A/N: I hope you enjoy this next chapter. And remember I'm open to any available suggestions.

All of the thugs from the Snugly Duckling enjoyed Alexandra's presence almost as much as they enjoyed Rapunzel's. It was amazing how alike the two princesses were, people could almost believe they were twins. Each thug showed their new princess visitor their unique talents and told them their different dreams- or rather sang to her- and she was about as impressed as Rapunzel was, during her first visit here.

Everything felt so amazing to Alexandra's eyes and she took absolutely nothing for granted. These men seemed to treat her as their equal and she was amazed by their respect- and self-control, when they wanted to beat someone up. You couldn't expect anything less from these thugs, always out to impress.

Eugene was just as impressed as Rapunzel, when the thugs quickly accepted Alexandra just like they did Rapunzel. Rapunzel was a one-of-a-kind, and he didn't expect anyone to, even, come close to her personality. Where all that energy and enthusiasm came from, he had absolutely no idea.

"Eugene!" Rapunzel noticed her boyfriend at the door and rushed towards him and everyone else noticed him too.

"Rapunzel what are you doing here?" He knew how Rapunzel liked coming here, but she usually had an escort or something.

"Alexandra and Aphrodite brought me here," she answered, a bit afraid that Eugene might be upset at her.

"Aphrodite?"

"Alexandra's horse."

"Little sister." Alexandra corrected. "She may be a horse to everyone else, but she's one of my closest friends."

"You mean that golden filly Max fell all over. Literally." Eugene chuckled, it wasn't every day you see Maximus go weak in the knees for some girl.

Alexandra on the other hand looked a bit shocked. She knew all to well that Aphrodite carried the attention of sever handsome stallions, but getting her attention was really hard. Anytime, someone tries to swoon her they eventually get hit hard on the head literally. Aphrodite had better interest than men and she had good reason too: the last stallion she dated broke her heart hard and after that, she never wanted another boyfriend.

"Just make sure he doesn't get too close," Alexandra warned. "My little sister prefers to be far away from stallions."

Eugene nodded and agreed, then looked at his girlfriend. "So… do your parents know you're hear by yourself?"

"Technically, I'm here with Alexandra." Rapunzel laughed a bit and then came to a realization: "Why are you here?" she asked Eugene.

"Uh…well…I…uh."

Hook-Hand saved the day by asking Alexandra about her dreams, though she seemed a bit shy about admitting them.

No one had ever asked her that kind of question before, but with the thugs, Rapunzel's, Eugene's and Pascal's encouragement she started to sing. Her voice was so clear, so beautiful and so strong that the whole pub kept quiet as she began sing.

"I've all my life on, dreaming

Though I hope, it's worth believing

Grieving that it's worth less than attention"

Everyone stared at each other for a moment confused.

"But despite my parents plans

For princes to win my hand" She holds out her left hand.

"I want to get my name in mention"

Everyone started to understand she was arranged to be married soon so she wanted to enjoy her freedom as much as she could.

"Can't you see me as a strong little fighter?

Showing the whole world how strong, I can be" She walks towards a group of thugs who fall at her feat.

"Though I may be considered a girl

I want to help my world

'Cause way down deep inside I've got a dream"

All the thugs sang in chorus. "She's got a dream, she's got a dream"

"And I hope someday I'll be a great champine"

She walks over a bunch of thugs who look love-struck and pretends to knock them over.

"Goodbye to all the charming princes" The thugs all stand up and continue to stare at her.

"Who no doubt, want me for my riches

'Cause way down deep inside I've got a dream

Yes. Way down deep inside I've got a dream"

At the end of her song everyone clapped, amazed at how devoted she was and how beautiful her voice is. Rapunzel and Eugene were the most impressed of all: it was hard to believe that any parent would arrange their child's own wedding.

"Alexandra that was amazing!" Rapunzel exclaimed. "I had no idea you had such an incredible talent."

Alexandra simply shrugged. "It's no big deal really."

"I can't believed your parents are forcing you into marriage." Rapunzel complained.

"Where I come from," Alexandra explained, "women are simply things that you marry off…"

Alexandra continued with her explanation, saying that mostly women off high birth are married to wealthy men to sustain their Kingdom and that women have no right to claim a position of power. But Alexandra hopes that, if she's given a chance to rule as queen she could restore a new order to kingdom, an order where everyone has an equal share, an order where people are heard before sentenced. Her brother Stephan is destined to take the throne, but under his rule no one is heard and nothing is given the slightest chance at anything.

"That's horrible!" Rapunzel pouted and Pascal nodded in agreement, turning into a more morose color.

"Is it always like that in your Kingdom?" asked Eugene.

"I'm afraid so."

Everyone heard her story and wanted to try and console her. Though it seemed a bit pointless.

And then there was a loud neighing sound from outside and wasn't coming from Maximus or Aphrodite. Everyone peeked outside and found a tall well-dressed prince heading towards the pub.