A/N: Sorry to keep you waiting. But I'm normally not allowed on the computer during weekdays because schoolwork. So here's the chapter you've all been waiting for.


It was hard to believe, Stephan decided to go very direct with the wedding arrangement. He announced that he and Rapunzel would wed without even asking for her hand. And to make things more infuriating he also announced not only to his kingdom but also the Rapunzel's kingdom a little while before they all left. This day just kept on getting the heroic couple a bit more than a little worked up.

His sister, Alexandra, was more than furious against Stephan. He would do just about anything just to get one thing no matter how insignificant it may seem to him or even others. The announcement he made at the masquerade only proved that anyone would make a better ruler than him. But she still kept her silence so she wouldn't upset anyone or even make things worse. She needed to make sure that this wedding wouldn't take place, but she had to make sure her brother knew nothing about her rebellious knowledge.

Rapunzel could barely stand on her own two feet, after Stephan's announcement. He was the last person she would ever marry. And yet he still wanted her all to himself. The princess wasn't too sure of what to do, but she knew one thing for sure the choice she made would forever affect her life.

Rapunzel felt a deep surge pound her as she lightly gripped Eugene's sleeve and her breath quickened, "Did he just say, we're getting married?" She whispered in a slightly panicky tone.

And unfortunately, the silver princess and the ex-thief both nodded numbly.

Rapunzel tried to relax her breathing as Eugene tried to comfort her. "Don't worry," he assured her, "we'll figure something out."

Unfortunately Eugene's comforting didn't exactly comfort his princess girlfriend. In fact, she seemed slightly more distressed. "I hope you're right," she replied as calmly as she could. The princess decided to stop thinking about her dilemma for a while and enjoy herself. She loosened her grip on Eugene's sleeve and asked for a dance.

"Sorry, sweetheart. But I'm busy 'working' as Stephan calls it, "he says disappointed. "Maybe some other time o-"

Alexandra cut him off quickly, "Don't worry about my brother," She takes the tray on top of his hand, "I'll take care of everything." The silver princess grabs the ex-thief by the arm and asks Rapunzel to wait. "And make sure to keep faaarr away from my brother," she warned.

Rapunzel gladly obeyed, as she stood at her spot, shortly alone. If she'd learned anything from her eighteen years of solitude, is that you can always find several ways to distract yourself. But this was different; she was just going to be standing still until the two arrived. And although she didn't really like sitting around, she was more than pleased that she would get a chance to dance with Eugene.


This was the second time Eugene ever saw a princesses- and the first time was in his girlfriend's room. It was a bit strange at first normally when he was around anything involving royalty he'd be stealing it. And this new lifestyle of his wouldn't even exist if it weren't for his princess girlfriend. Alexandra was going through her closet and Eugene had a hard time trying to figure out how a princess' wardrobe would possibly do any good for a man who's a bit taller that her.

"I know they're around here somewhere," said Alexandra poking through her closet.

"Is there anything I can help you with," Eugene asked awkwardly. "By the way, what are you looking for?"

"One of my old disguises," she answered briefly.

Her answer only puzzled the ex-bandit further. There was quite a difference between their heights; he'd be very surprised on how he was going to fit in any of her old clothes. No matter what kind of clothes they were they, he wondered how on earth he was going to fit in anything of the silver princess'.

Alexandra reached her hand and pulled out a very rich but simple black suit. It was made from rather fine material and the whit lining accentuated the shinning effect of the fabric. "I used to play dress-up in some of my father's old clothes," she admitted playfully.

She threw the out fit towards Eugene and pointed in small opening of a door near her closet, "You can change in there," she said calmly, "After all I'm sure we don't want to keep your girlfriend waiting."

The ex-thief chuckled at the young princess as he headed for the door. Alexandra had some very remarkable traits; of course, they weren't as remarkable as his girlfriend's. Rapunzel was sweet and innocent while her colleague was sweet but rebelliously shy. But the one thing the two princesses obviously shared was a great sense of adventure and a questionable taste in men. After all, it wasn't every day you see princesses falling for the formerly most wanted criminal mind in the entire kingdom or any kind of ruffian or thug.

Eugene was so distracted from his thoughts he barely sensed that he almost tripped against the bed. And his princess friend heard the small nearly inaudible grunting.

"You okay?" she asked as she turned around to face him.

"Yeah," He rubbed the back of his head, "I'm fine."

In truth, he wasn't exactly fine; there was so much getting in the way of his relationship with his princess girlfriend. And try as he might, stopping this wedding would be the hardest thing he's ever done. Risking his life and his freedom for the return and safety of the lost princess was one thing, but convincing a full blood, stubborn prince to change his mind was a whole new challenge.


Rapunzel stood nervously, hoping her friend and boyfriend would hurry. Stephan had already started eyeing her and people were beginning to congratulate her and her possible future husband. And the young princess could only reply with a smile and a faint nervous chuckle. She didn't even approve of the arrangement and now she was being forced against her own will into such an affair. The very fact that her life was being decided for her only reminded her more of life trapped in the tower, where her fake mother would always chose every single detail of her life. She had already had enough of being told what to do and now she wasn't sure if she was going to go through with Stephan's little announcement or tell the truth.

Several minutes passed while thought took over Rapunzel's entire mind. She barely noticed the light tap on her shoulder. As the dazed princess turned around she slowly started to notice the tall and dashing ex-rogue before in a neat black and white suit with all the fineries and embellishments of a proper royal's apparel.

Eugene his hand he way a proper gentleman would and she gladly accepted as they drifted off into dance. The two continuously stared at each other as they graced across the room, the warm smiles across their faces. For that moment it felt like nothing existed only the loving gaze from a princess and an ex-thief-or preferably an orphaned boy. There was no time, no worries just simple happy little thoughts.

The two made their way outside and sat down a nearby fountain. Eugene instinctively reached for his pocket when a strange grunting came out of nowhere and movement appeared from the bushes.


A/N: Again sorry it took song. You know how it is with school and everything. I'm really glad the DVD came out and don't worry I'll finish the story, but I might need your help. Tell me what you want for the next part and I just might consider writing it.

P.S. This chapter is only a filler.