Happy 2011! :) Here's an update for ya! I'll probably update again tomorrow, so be on the lookout. This story is officially 50 pages on Microsoft Word, and the world count is 27,708 and I'm still barely started! I'm so excited! :) And this chapter is where things start to get interesting...

Well, I'm glad you're enjoying this (from those of you I've heard from), but please let me know what you think in a review! And also tell me if there's anything you want me to include. I don't usually do this, but I will for this story because I can probably work it in somewhere.

Oh, and the whole 'Princess Helene' thing (pronounced Hel-ENE by the way, the stress is on the second syllable) is my idea. I thought that Gothel probably didn't know Rapunzel's real name, and I figured that the King and Queen would have named her something different. So there ya go! :)

Disclaimer: I don't own Tangled or Narnia. :'( I seriously wish I owned Eugene or Edmund, but, alas, I do not. :'( Reviews will make me feel better! :) Please enjoy this!

Chapter IV – Welcome to Corona

The next two weeks passed even more quickly than before. Soon, High King Peter and Queen Lucy were walking through Corona toward the castle. They supposed that they were only an hour or so away from their destination. Lucy thought that the forests of Corona were beautiful. They were full of animals (even though they didn't talk) and were open and inviting and not somewhat primitive like Narnia's could be. But maybe it was just the lighting.

Soon, Lucy and Peter and the party were at the edge of the forest, looking at the bridge that crossed the lake and went into the village that surrounded the castle. Peter laughed a few seconds after seeing the island for the first time. "What?" Lucy asked.

"Well, I think it's ironic that the entire setup is a bit like Tashbaan's. Don't you think?"

Lucy looked at it and then giggled a little. "I suppose you're right. But I hope they are a little more hospitable than the Calormenes."

"I think we all hope that, your majesty," Jerian, a centaur, said.

They laughed and the party of about fifteen traveled across the bridge and into the town. As soon as they crossed into the town, people began to stare. Some little children screamed upon seeing the centaurs. Little girls pointed at Lucy and Peter's crowns. Little boys were fascinated with the swords. Parents were concerned about the mythological creatures that had walked into their vicinity. No one did anything rude, but they just stared and whispered and then continued on with their daily business.

King Peter and Queen Lucy led the party through the village and up to the castle, where the King and Queen of Corona were waiting. "Welcome to Corona!" the King bellowed. "I am King Harold and this is my wife, Queen Julia."

"I am High King Peter the Magnificent, and this is my sister, Queen Lucy the Valiant," Peter said.

"Please, come inside," Queen Julia said. The King and Queen of Corona led the King and Queen of Narnia through the large castle and into a private sitting room. "How was your journey?" Queen Julia asked.

"Long," King Peter answered. "But not difficult. Once we got out of Narnia and Archenland, the journey was pleasant and easy."

"Good," King Harold said. "How long did it take you?"

"About three weeks," Queen Lucy answered, not wanting to be left out because she was the youngest.

"Who is ruling in your stead?" Queen Julia asked.

"Queen Susan and King Edmund," Queen Lucy answered.

"You have two kings and two queens?" Julia asked.

"Yes," Peter answered. "Aslan, the true king of Narnia, crowned our entire family, thus crowning two kings and two queens. I am the oldest, and Lucy is the youngest."

"So you are all siblings?" Harold asked.

"Yes."

"How peculiar," he said. "How old are you? How long have you been ruling?"

"Seven years," Lucy answered. "Peter is twenty-one, Susan is twenty, Edmund is eighteen, and I am sixteen."

"You are but children," Julia said. Peter and Lucy looked put out. They immediately straightened up to seem larger than they were and looks of maturity and wisdom quickly spread across their faces. "I apologize for offending you. I only mean to say that you have been ruling for quite some time to be so young. It is quite impressive. Our…our daughter turned eighteen a month ago."

"You have a daughter?" Lucy asked, brightening at the fact that she might have someone her age to talk to.

"We did," Julia said softly, staring at her hands. "She was kidnapped as an infant and we haven't seen her since. My precious Helene…"

Harold walked to his wife and placed his hands on her shoulders. He choked, "We looked everywhere for her, but never found her. Every year on her birthday, we send out thousands of flying lanterns in the hope that she will see them and return to us."

Lucy and Peter didn't know what to say.

"Well," Julia said with a false smile, "Why don't we let you clean up before supper?"

"That sounds like a good idea," Lucy said.

"We'll show you to your chambers," Julia said. Lucy followed the Queen and Peter followed the King into different halls in the East Wing of the castle. "Here you are, dear," Queen Julia said to Queen Lucy. "I see all your things have been placed in here. Supper is in one hour, and don't hesitate to ask if you need help with anything or need something."

"Thank you," Lucy smiled.

Queen Julia walked out of the room, closing the double doors, and leaving Lucy alone in the vast chamber. It was nice, but not as comfortable and cozy and familiar as her bedchamber at Cair Paravel. Lucy walked to the window. The view overlooked the town and the woods in the distance. She saw that there was a door across the room that led out onto a balcony, but Lucy didn't want to go outside just yet.

She walked over to the bags that had been placed on the large bed. Lucy dug through the bags, finding a dress that was suitable for dinner with Queen Julia and King Harold. The one she chose was a deep red with gold threading and ribbon along the edges and along the sleeves. Lucy laid it out on the bed and found the bathroom that was attached to the bathroom.

Lucy found that Corona had running water. It reminded her of England, whereas in Narnia, the tubs had to be filled by hand. Lucy quickly filled the tub and slipped in. She washed her body and her hair, and then climbed out and dried off. There was a white robe on a chair next to the tub, so she wrapped that around herself and walked back into the bedroom. Lucy wrapped her hair in the towel, like she had seen Susan do so many times before, and then put the maroon dress on. Once she was dressed, Lucy slid on her gold slippers and took her hair out of the towel.

She walked onto the balcony and watched the people below, allowing the wind and the warm, summer air dry her hair for her. Lucy knew that the people of Corona were kind. She hoped that there would be some way for King Harold and Queen Julia to get their daughter back.

There was a knock on the bedroom door. Lucy turned and walked back inside to answer it. "Hello?" she asked.

Standing outside the door was a very pretty girl with long, dark brown hair and tan skin. "I am Hadassah, your majesty," the girl said with a curtsy. "Queen Julia sent me here to see if you needed anything."

"Oh, do come in!" Lucy said. "No, I don't need anything, thank you. You are welcome to stay if you like. Unless there's something else you need to do."

"I don't think so," Hadassah said. Her green dress flowed behind her as she walked. "I'm going to be helping you while you are in Corona."

"Oh, how nice!" Lucy exclaimed with a smile. "How old are you, Hadassah?"

"Eighteen," Hadassah answered. "And you, your majesty?"

"Sixteen. I have a brother who is your age. And you don't have to call me 'your majesty' or 'your highness', unless we're in public, I suppose. You can just call me Lucy."

"Alright…Lucy," Hadassah said with a soft smile.

Lucy beamed. She had a friend in Corona! "Well, I suppose I should write a letter to my brother and sister telling them that we arrived. You are welcome to stay, if you like."

"I should probably be going. I'll come back later, Lucy."

"Goodbye, Hadassah!" Lucy said, and then sat at the desk in the room. On it were quills, ink, and sheets of parchment. She picked up a peacock quill and began to write.

The weeks passed slowly for Susan and Edmund. They were worried about Peter and Lucy. Surely they should have heard something by now! Their emotions grew more frantic as each day progressed, especially when Lillian arrived back, saying how they came across a girl and a woman and she was supposed to follow them, but lost them in the forest. Susan wasn't upset with Lillian, just frustrated that Peter and Lucy hadn't sent any word.

Edmund was the first to read the letter, once it arrived. Peter and Lucy had been gone for more than six weeks when it arrived. He read the letter and immediately took it to Susan, who was sitting in the throne room. "Are they alright?" Susan asked her brother.

"Of course!" he answered. "Just read the letter and find out for yourself!"

Dear Ed and Su,

Things are going splendidly! We arrived three days ago and were welcomed with open arms! Well, open arms and a few stares and crying babies and such. You get the idea. Apparently, there aren't any centaurs or fauns or any creatures other than humans in Corona! It's actually quite odd being around only humans after having no human company other than you two and Peter.

Peter has been extremely busy. He's been negotiating an alliance with King Harold, and discussing trading and construction of roads and town between here and Narnia to make traveling easier. The people of Corona want to be friends with us! I completely understand why they wouldn't want to be friends with Calormen or Archenland. Of course, there's nothing wrong with Archenland, other than King Lune can be somewhat annoying at times. Not to mention that pest, Corin. Erg. Have you heard from him? I think I finally got him to stop writing me letters every day! But I digress.

King Harold and Queen Julia are very, very kind people. They are just like parents to me and Peter, which mostly annoys our brother, I think. Oh, and I have a friend here! I met her just before I began writing this! Her name is Hadassah and she's a servant, but she's so nice! You both would like her, I think. Things are so busy around here. That's why it's taking me three days to write this letter!

I'm learning so much about King Harold, Queen Julia, and Corona from Hadassah. She is so sweet! Anyway, Queen Julia (and Hadassah) told me that they had a daughter (who should be eighteen now), but she was kidnapped as a baby and they haven't seen her since. They send off lanterns every year on her birthday, hoping that she will see them, know that they're meant for her, and come home. Her name was Helene. I think it's a pretty name. Of course, I've always loved that name because it's Mum's name! Funny how I just remembered that.

I hope things are well in Narnia. Please tell Mr. Tumnus that I say hello, and tell the same to the Beavers, as well as all of our other friends. Peter sends his love, I'm sure.

Love Always,

Lucy

"Well, at least we know she's safe!" Edmund said as soon as Susan looked up.

"Yes, for the time being," Susan said.

"Oh, come on, Susan! Stop worrying!" Edmund exclaimed. "They're fine and you know it."

Susan opened her mouth to say something else when the double doors in the back of the room opened and Oreius walked in. "Your majesties! There is a girl here who says that she must speak with you immediately!"

"Send her in, General," King Edmund called.

Oreius stepped aside and in walked a skinny girl. As she walked nervously toward the thrones, both Edmund and Susan noticed that she had the longest blonde hair and biggest green eyes that they had ever seen on anybody. Susan's heart broke at the sight of the girl wiping tears from her eyes. Edmund thought to himself, She's really pretty…

"Who are you?" Susan asked.