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"I wish you both well." The Queen kissed Rapunzel and Eugene in turn on the forehead, still leaning on the King for support. The gesture was no surprise to Eugene, as he had found Rapunzel's mother to be very affectionate and loving toward him.

"I wish you better health, Your-" Eugene stopped himself at the Queen's knowing gaze. You would think after three years that he would be used to this. He cleared his throat and corrected himself. "Mother."

"Feel better soon." Rapunzel stepped forward and hugged her mother gently. At least the Queen was able to stand today and move slowly.

"There's one more thing," said the Queen, speaking with deliberate slowness and seemingly a little hesitant. "Just like your hair had magical qualities, Rapunzel, your cousin Elsa has some sort of magical power over ice." Her expression fell, just the smallest bit. "My brother often wrote to me and told me how her powers grew stronger as she grew older. Her feelings are sensitive, so be careful. But don't mention this to anyone, even Anna."

"She's kept it a secret from her sister?" wondered Rapunzel, seeming concerned.

The Queen hesitated. "It's a long story, one that I'm sure you'll learn in due time." She smiled again. "But for now, go, and have a wonderful time!"

"Send your cousins our love," added the King with a small smile.

"We will. See you in a few weeks!" Rapunzel hugged her mother and father together, waved, and then practically sprinted out the door. "Come on, Eugene!" she called after him.

Eugene smiled and gave the King and Queen a lax salute. With a bow and a "See ya soon," he sauntered out the door after Rapunzel. With luck, he would be able to sleep for a while in the boat on the way to Arendelle...

Rapunzel pointed at another ship's flag, her brow furrowed. "The Southern Isles." With a hopeful gleam in her eye, she turned to look at Eugene. "Am I right?"

"Yep! What about...that one?" He directed his pointer finger toward a white flag with a red crescent moon in the center, outlined in black.

She strained to remember. It looked so familiar, but she just couldn't place it... "I don't remember," she sighed, hanging her head. Being suddenly thrown into the life of a princess hadn't been easy in the slightest; learning how to dance, dress, talk, draw up treaties and trading agreements... Not to mention memorizing the kingdoms that traded with Corona, along with their well-known dignitaries and rulers. By now, she had most of it down, but often there were still things that slipped her memory.

"Hey." Eugene ducked his head and met her eyes. "Don't worry, it's a lot to remember! It takes people their whole lives to learn this stuff." He placed his hand under her chin and gently coaxed her head up. "We can't represent Corona if you're going to be defeated so easily. Come on, lighten up a little." His grin made it impossible not to obey.

Rapunzel smiled and hugged Eugene, so glad to have him around. Not only did she love him, but he gave her courage, made her better. With him, she could face anything.

"Oh!" she jumped out of the embrace and looked at the flag again. "It's Weselton, isn't it?" Finally, she remembered the name of the kingdom that reminded her of weasels.

"You got it!" He beamed held her hand, his eyes then wandering off to take in the scene around them. Rapunzel followed his gaze to a mountain in the distance, looming up in the clouds over Arendelle down below. Though the top was concealed by a passing cloud, it was obvious that snow covered the top portion of it. It was strange to imagine, as it was a warm summer's day. However, a crisp breeze that must have been characteristic to the north made it just about the perfect temperature. In Corona, the summer sun was relentless and sweltering, and humidity was added on top of that. The only respite was down by the ocean, where a cool breeze was almost constant no matter what time of year.

Their boat set anchor, and Rapunzel could hardly keep from bouncing on her toes. She could already hear the voices of people from all over that had come to celebrate with Arendelle. There were hundreds upon hundreds, probably even thousands of people walking about, all dressed in their finest.

Rapunzel looked up at Eugene, representing Corona in a dark purple tunic with yellow straps that buttoned on the top of his shoulders. The color actually suited him well, though he expressed his distaste for it every chance he got. She was used to purple gowns, and she was wearing her favorite one now. It had a light purple bodice, though the bottom was a darker shade to match Eugene, with swirling yellow patterns down the front.

Without further delay they were rowed to shore, and Rapunzel could barely contain her excitement as she stepped into the kingdom of Arendelle, greeted by a kind-looking man. The buzz of eager chatter was in the air, and Rapunzel immediately caught the hottest topic of conversation: the gates. For some reason, it was a big deal that they were being opened.

"Do they keep them closed?" wondered Rapunzel out loud to Eugene, who she was sure had been listening too.

"Sounds like it. Seems strange, though."

They made their way through the bustling town, vendors calling out from their stalls, women gossiping, and royal dignitaries quietly conversing. But there was one point of focus; the castle. It stood above everything, its green towers surrounding the tallest spire, which rose up triumphantly in the middle. It was absolutely breathtaking.

"Come on, let's go!" Rapunzel tugged on Eugene's hand, trying to make him go faster. She wanted to see inside and finally meet her cousins, though that probably wouldn't happen until after the ceremony. Still, her curiosity was raging.

Eugene cleared his throat, and his eyes darted all around them. Rapunzel frowned at him. "Eugene?"

"Look around," he muttered under his breath. Rapunzel looked, and realized people were staring at them. The looks of wonder mostly came from the rulers or dignitaries, who also cast glares of disdain at Eugene. Rapunzel shrunk back and hooked her arm through Eugene's, trying to ignore the whispers and stares.

She knew that other kingdoms hadn't been all too happy about her marriage to this mysterious and infamous thief-turned-prince. As one of the most prosperous kingdoms, Corona traded with several other wealthy kingdoms that had borne eligible princes. For some of these countries, a union had been expected since she had been born; if not to one of their own, then to another wealthy prince or nobleman. After she had gone missing, most of their hopes had been dashed, of course, but after she returned and wed a notorious thief, some kingdoms turned up their noses at Corona. To them, it was a huge blow, and it would probably take them several more years to get over it, if at all.

But mother and father had said to pay them no mind. They both heartily approved of Eugene, though he had had to go through some long and serious talks with the King and Queen before he had earned that status.

Rapunzel shook herself out of her reverie, determined to focus on taking in the beauty of Arendelle. They were crossing the bridge to the gates now, and Rapunzel made sure to capture every detail, clasping her hands behind her back as she and Eugene silently explored it all with their eyes.