A/N: Sorry to keep you all waiting, but I was running short on ideas and I've been busier than a bee in a hive. I do hope this chapter was worth the wait and I look forward to whatever suggestion or review you have in store for me.

Rapunzel searched her surroundings trying to find something that might be useful. Unfortunately, the room was bare, nothing in sight but a small bed and a chain that bound her ankle to its post. She knew all the struggling was pointless, but she gave her best shot. She remembered how vicious the Stabbingtons were before and she didn't want to go back there.

The voices in the neighbouring room were pretty incoherent, so it was pretty hard to tell whom the tenacious twins were working for, but the voice of their employer seemed very familiar and almost scary. But she couldn't focus on that right now she was much too busy elaborating an escape plan.

Alexandra's mare, Aphrodite sped across the path with the speed of a full force hurricane. The sound of her hooves came at short quick bursts and her golden mane flowed vigorously with the grand tempest that was her speed. Alexandra was still holding on to her bridle with no fear in her eyes, only sheer determination. It didn't matter what Eugene had told her, she wasn't to be ordered what to do.

Eugene was at a fair distance from her and he and Maximus soon noticed her behind them and came to a full stop.

Eugene dismounted Maximus as Aphrodite came to a stop as well. "I thought I told you to stay in Cassiopeia."

"Like I'm going to let you tell me what to do," she replied with a bit of force.

"But-"

"No buts," she interrupted firmly, "you need my help and you know it."

As much as he wanted to argue, she was right. He needed all the help he could get and a local expert never hurt anyone, so he gave in and two rode off at their quickest pace together towards the nearest town.

"How much longer 'till we get our pay?" asked the twin without the eye patch.

"Patience boys patience," said the mystery voice, "You'll get your due." A cloaked figure tossed a small sack that made a clinking sound once it hit the table. "Consider this a down payment."

The two brothers grinned maliciously at the amount of coins before them, it wasn't much, but it was more then they could ever steal in a month maybe even more. They gladly took the sack and evaluated its contents, counting every single coin as the black cloaked figure quietly rushed out through the door.

Even though the Stabbington brothers didn't have a clue who their employer was, it didn't matter. He was willing to pay handsomely for the kidnapping of the dear princess Rapunzel and was rewarded as such. They managed to sample small bits, but the real treasure was too well guarded to even get close- even for two highly trained and highly persuasive thieves. All they could do was wait until whatever other matters he needed to tend were taken care of.

Alexandra and Eugene dismounted their horses as they finally arrived to a quaint little village by the dense forest. The two asked around if they had seen any suspicious activity, or maybe two twins carrying something or someone. Sadly, they all replied in the same way, "Sorry I didn't see anything."

Eugene grunted as he slouched against Maximus, not caring if he was going to be bumped then suddenly, he felt something poking him from the saddlebag. He opened it and found a tiny little reptile changing from green to a more frightened or surprised blue, after letting out a terrified squeak.

"Pascal," he exclaimed in surprise, "What are you doing here?"

As usual, the reptile replied with a certain series of squeaks, which-of course- Eugene couldn't understand one bit. But the raven-haired princess managed to translate after taking a quick lesson of chameleon speak from her colleague and friend.

"It looks like he wants to help," Alexandra suspected.

Pascal nodded happily at least someone could understand him aside from Rapunzel. Of course, he wanted to help, Rapunzel was his best friend and after their first encounter with the Stabbingtons, he had become extra cautious about leaving his best friend in the custody of two terrifying twins. Pascal didn't care what anybody told him he was helping whether they wanted him or not.

Eugene knew how stubborn he was when it came to the princess and he couldn't really blame him, but one tiny chameleon wasn't going to make a big difference. Still he reluctantly agreed to his demand, before letting out a sigh of discouragement. He hadn't felt this helpless since their last encounter with the twins, only this time his girlfriend really is trapped in their hands with little chance of escape.

He felt something tap his shoulder as he turned to face the black haired princess before him.

"Stop moping," She scolded him like a parent, "we're going to find her."

"I hope so," he said morosely, "It's just that…"

"I know," she assured him,"I know."

Meanwhile, Maximus couldn't keep his eyes off Aphrodite; it was as if he was under a wonderful spell that he himself never wanted to break. The way her golden mane seem to flow in the wind, the way her coat seem to shimmer in the sunlight and the way her eyes sparkled like sun touched water. His mind was set on winning her heart, but it all seemed so hopeless. She didn't want anything to do with him and obviously shared the stubborn mind of his native princess, and he already knew how Rapunzel was during her stubborn moments. He was sure that his goal could never be obtained.

Aphrodite grazed at the emerald patch of grass before her. Never in her life had she seen such tempting grass, it looked so pure, so clean, and so juicy. She couldn't resist at least sampling even a fraction of its possible. Unfortunately, it was on the other side of a fence circling a small amount of land owned by a rather vicious man and her rider, the princess was nowhere insight, but temptation was stronger than her own will power.

She took a few steps back and sped at full force, and once her instinct told her the proper distance she leapt right above the fence without even touching it. It was one of the most nimble feats any horse of her age and her type could accomplish, and her pride swelled more than her deep breathing stomach. She was about to claim her reward, when suddenly a stick violently hit the ground she could even taste the green edible nectar. It was the owner of the land and he wasn't exactly happy about his little intruder.

He was rather old and the lines on his face indicated a lot of frowning or grumpy faces throughout his years.

"No one comes in my land," he shouted with all the force of his old lungs. He raised the stick and was about to hit a blow, when something else caught his attention. The loud sound of neighing filled the air and a set of black hooves touched the same patch of land right in front of Aphrodite. He stood with his head held high giving the old man an authoritative stare. The man quickly noticed the symbol of his allied kingdom and realized the possible penalty, if he should so harm the brave white horse, so he dropped the stick and nervously invited them both to feast on the grass at will.

Aphrodite was genuinely impressed. Never before had she met a horse so bold to go into action without giving second thought. As her thoughts soaked her mind, Maximus lay a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers of different colors right before her eyes. To his surprise, the golden mare gladly accepted his offering and chewed it hardily; she even bothered sharing some with her colleague and for that one moment, the white stallion could've sworn the Aphrodite almost winked at him.

A/N: I know it's not exactly what you had in mind, but I don't want to give everything away so quickly. After all, why should I spoil everything when the suspense helps add to the dramatic effect? But, don't worry I'll update when I get the time.

Also I need a couple of ideas to get me stated if you just so happen to have one send me a private message or you can just write down on reviews. I'd love to hear your thoughts.