A/N: alskjdlsakdlksajdlkjsad. guise. i'm so sorry this took like over two months to update. i'm just lazy, and i got really, really unmotivated for a while. anyways. this is more a filler for right now because things are just blah. it's cute for the most part because you guys deserve something for the wait. anyways. this is also a part for my dear friend, amy. i am hoping this will make her feel better as she goes in for her thing tomorrow morning. love you, bro. 3 and without anything else, here is the next part.

Elthon was disgusted with the fact he had been caught so easily. He was planning to have a little fun with the Princess so easily there. Obviously she was bit smarter than he thought. And now he was in jail? This wasn't going to do at all for him. He never thought that he needed a back up plan. Proves just how foolish he really was.

At least his brother was aware of his current situtation. Maybe he could carry out his work until Elthon was able to get out. He didn't have much hope out for him though.

Elthon groaned and leaned against the wall. This was horrible.

Everything was just turning to shit.

His plan.

Everything had gone horribly wrong.

Elthon had no idea that the girl was going to be so, what was the word, resourceful. Something along those lines. He didn't expect her to be so prepared. Or so quick on her feet. She was obviously smart and quick. Obviously he was going to have to rethink his strategy if he wanted his way. Elthon wasn't going down so easily. Or without a fight.

Elthon was going to get what he wanted, and he was going to kill anyone who got in his way.

Even if it was her family.

-x-

After a few hours of getting to know his children, Eugene had taken to getting some rest. His body was still entirely sore, and he hadn't gotten proper rest for many months. Rapunzel took the kids before heading down to her parents' study. She balanced the babies in her hand, using her foot to knock on the bottom of the door. Her mother opened the door as Rapunzel walked in. Rapunzel went and took a seat in the couch, setting the kids on the floor as they crawled about onto the ground. Rapunzel was absolutely exhausted and her parents could tell.

Rapunzel's mother sat next to her, putting an arm around her shoulder, gently rubbing it. Rapunzel leaned her head against her shoulder, letting out a sigh, "How are you holding up?" She asked, looking down at Rapunzel.

She let out a slightly shrug before giving out another sigh, "I think I'm doing okay. Relieved to see that Eugene is finally home. I missed him so much." She said. The Queen gave her shoulders a small squeeze, stroking her hair slightly.

"You've been very strong, sweetie." The Queen said, quietly. Rapunzel nodded in agreement, realizing how much she had been. If it weren't for the kids, she's probably be all kinds of broken down. The Queen looked at her again, "How did Eugene react to seeing the children?" She asked.

Rapunzel broke out in a beaming smile before looking up at her mother, "Oh! It was wonderful! You should have seen the look on his face, Mom." She said, smiling at the thought of the memory, "He was so happy. Probably the happiest I've seen him since I told him I was pregnant. He couldn't stop smiling. Eugene even fell back asleep with the smile on his face. It was the sweetest thing."

The Queen smiled and nodded her head, "That's wonderful." She said. Rapunzel let out a slight yawn before nestling into her mother a little bit more. The Queen noticed and let out a small laugh, "Darling. How about you go up to your room and rest? And be there just in case Eugene wakes up. Your father and I will watch the children for a while." She offered. Rapunzel agreed and got up. She bid her parents goodbye for now, giving a kiss to each of the kids before heading up into the room.

She tried to be as quiet as she could but once walking in, she saw Eugene was already up. Rapunzel closed the door before walking over, climbing onto the other side of the bed, "Hi honey." She said, quietly, stroking his head, "How are you feeling, love?" She asked.

Eugene slightly sat up, putting his arm around Rapunzel, "I'm still pretty sore. And tired. But it'll pass in time." He said, "How are you?"

Rapunzel adjusted herself, gently resting her head against his shoulder, trying not to hurt him, "I'm good. So much better now that you're finally home." She admitted. Eugene rested his cheek against the top of her head, "I missed you so much Eugene. Those months when I never heard back, that was the worst time for me. I thought you were dead. I tried not to think that, but it was hard. And then when I got that letter, I never felt such panic before. That was the most horrifying thing ever, and I was hoping it was all just a dream."

Eugene tightened his arm around her, once hearing the fears she previously had, "I'm sorry you had to go through that. I hate making you worry, Rapunzel. You were on my mind everyday when I was there. I thought about you and the kids, wondering how much they've grown and how they looked. I never thought things were going to get that bad. Being confined for so long, it was terrible. I honestly thought I wasn't going to make it out alive. But then you came." He said.

Rapunzel turned her torso to look up at Eugene, placing a gentle kiss on his lips, "But everything is okay now. You're safe and sound, no one is going to hurt you." She said.

Eugene smiled, "I hope you're right, Blondie." he said.

Rapunzel smirked at him and rolled her eyes, "Honey. I'm always right." She said, smugly, "You should know that by now."

Eugene rolled his eyes at her. He adjusted himself so that he was leaning against Rapunzel, trying to get comfortable. Rapunzel wrapped her arm around his shoulder, being mindful of his injuries. Eugene rested his head comfortably against the crook of her neck, closing his eyes as he listened to her breathing. Rapunzel played with a piece of his hair, resting her cheek against his forehead.

"Rapunzel?" Eugene asked, not bothering to look up.

"Hmm?" She asked, slightly looking down at him.

"What are the kids like?" He asked.

Rapunzel smiled and took to stroking his hair. She found the motion comforting to her, making it seem like everything was fine, "Hmm. They're wonderful." Rapunzel said, "They're a bit of a handful to take care of alone. I'm just glad that I've had Mom and Dad to help me. Henry is usually quiet for the most part. He really only makes a fuss when he wants something. Other than that, he doesn't make a sound. Though he's really attached to me and usually doesn't like to let to go. It gets irritating after the first couple of times. Alys is definitely the worse. She gets very, very fussy, and yells a lot. She likes to get into trouble. Many times I've set her down for a quick second and the next thing I know, she's made some kind of mess or have hidden. Alys channels you a lot, Eugene. It's very cute." Rapunzel said, smiling.

Eugene chuckled as he listened to Rapunzel. It sounded wonderful. He looked up at her, "Hmm." He muttered, "Could you get them? Please?" Eugene asked. Rapunzel smiled and nodded. She kissed his forehead before putting him into a more comfortable position.

In a few moments, Rapunzel was back with the squirming twins. She sat back next to him, adjusting herself before Alys crawled over on top of Eugene, gently poking at his chest. Rapunzel tried to get Henry to give to Eugene, but the small child clutched his mother's dress tightly. Eugene took Alys in his arms, inspecting the young girl. She definitely had his eyes, and his nose. Alys titled her head to the side to inspect her newfound father. She reached out and grabbed her father's nose with interest. Rapunzel looked over and giggled, while she cradled Henry.

"Taking interest in your daddy, hmm?" Rapunzel observed. Alys turned her head to look over at her mother, looking as if she was about to say something. She looked back at Eugene, "That's your daddy, dear."

Alys poked one of the cuts on Eugene's face before pulling back once seeing the slight pain that caused her father. She looked at him and giggled, "Daddy." Alys muttered, testing out the word she heard from her mother. Rapunzel quickly looked over at Eugene and Alys, hearing her first word. Eugene looked at her with disbelief. Her first word and it was directed just for Eugene, and nothing felt better.

"Say that again, honey?" Rapunzel asked.

"Daddy!" She said loudly, clapping her hands together at her new discovery. Alys began to repeat the word over and over. Eugene smiled and held her close to him. He looked over at Rapunzel, grinning like an idiot. Alys nuzzled against her father, "Daddy." She said again, knowing that this was indeed hers.