Hey guys! Sorry for the long wait, I honestly had a horrible case of writer's block when it came to this chapter, which is probably why it isn't as long as the others, but, enough excuses. This is when we meet the main antagonist, but we'll find out a lot more later on in the story. Without further wait, here is chapter three of Life Ever After.

Disclaimer: I don't own Tangled, but I forgot to mention on my list last time that I own the 3D Blu-Ray pack and the soundtrack on ITunes… Does it count now?

Chapter 3

Evil Intentions

A small ray of sunlight filtered in through the bars on the window of one of the cells in the Corona Prison, casting eerie shadows across the walls. At first glance, the room appeared empty, nothing but stone and stone tenebrous echoes from surrounding cells.

Yet as the sun rose higher behind the metal bars, so, too, did a dark figure, hidden in the shadows of the corner of the cell. The shape stepped into the light, revealing a man of slender build, jet black hair, and piercing icy blue eyes. He began to pace, as per his usual morning ritual.

It had been a year since he had been caught. Those blasted idiot brothers, the Stabbingtons, had turned him in when they were being questioned before their sentencing to the gallows. Much to everyone's surprise, though, they had managed to mysteriously disappear just hours before their hanging, leaving behind nothing but an empty jail cell.

Yes, they had turned him in, and had they ever dare to show their pitiful mugs near him again, well, they had best come prepared. But enough of those two lugs, he had more important things, or rather, people, on his mind. He walked over to the small window, grasping the bars as he peered outside, looking at the street below him. He gave a dark chuckle as he watched the people preparing for the day at their market stalls and shops that lined the street on both sides.

He did a double take as he spied a young couple walking down the street. It couldn't be! Speak of the devil, and he shall appear.

None other than his former accomplice, Flynn Rider, was walking down the street, his arm around the girl, stopping every so often to whisper something in her ear to make her laugh, or to kiss the top of her head, or the like. But this wasn't just a girl, it was the Princess of Corona, the once-Lost Princess of Corona. He had heard rumors that Rider had struck lucky with royalty, but he had expected them to be just that, only made-up whispers. He glared back out at the man laughing with the girl. He growled and turned away, frustrated.

Rider had betrayed him, unknowingly, when he had let down his part of what was sure to be the biggest heist in the history of Corona, maybe even the whole world. And where did that leave him? Rotting, alone, in a jail cell, while Rider lived out his dream, sitting in the lap of luxury in a castle that would, if the other rumors were true, would be his sometime in the somewhat near future.

Already, a plan was beginning to formulate in his mind as he glanced back out of the window again. An evil grin crossed his features as he began to think of ways to get what he wanted. He leaned forward slightly, studying Eugene Fitzherbert- yes, he knew his real name- as he walked with the Princess of Corona.

Yes, Rider had betrayed him, but he would get his comeuppance. Oh, yes, he had a plan, a devastatingly brilliant plan, and he would get his revenge on Flynn Rider. He would get his revenge if it was with his dying breath.

Uh oh, looks like someone has it out for Eugene… Tell me what you think of our new villain. But first, I need some help. First of all, I need to know if you want our bad guy to have a last name, and if you do, what should his last name be? I will also give you a little game to play, your reward will be having you mentioned at the beginning of the next chapter, so here it goes. The name of the bad guy is a main character from a very famous Shakespeare comedy about romance and mischievous people in an unusual setting. If you can guess what his name is, then I will mention you, as I said. You don't have to play, but it might be fun, you never know…

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