Everyone struggled to free themselves from the to-do list.
"Remind me why you guys are wrapping everyone in the kingdom," Varian states as he unties Ruddiger.
"This is a list of preparations, Hairstripe," Eugene points at the list with a deadpan look on his face.
They glanced at the frantic princess as she goes from shop to shop to pick up random items.
"Is Rapunzel alright?" Kiera asks. "Because she's normally not so... stressed."
The brunette princess walked up to the five. She was carrying shopping bags and boxes in her hands, her hair was messy from the day's events.
"Sorry, guys. It's just that the party is coming very soon and we've been really busy. Not to mention Cassandra is coming back for the holidays. So are Adira, Hector, and King Edmund."
The gang all gave knowing looks to her. They haven't seen Cassandra for about a year, since she left after reforming and helping them save Corona from the evil Zhan Tiri. She sends them letters during her journeys, but it was still exciting to see her again.
Edmund and the rest of the Brotherhood had also returned to the Dark Kingdom. Since then, the king has kept in touch with Eugene, his long-lost son.
"Blondie wants everything to be great for both the holidays and for Cass and everyone else," Eugene states. Even though Rapunzel no longer has her long blonde hair, he still calls her "Blondie" once in a while.
"We can help you with the party," Catalina offered. The others murmured in agreement. "You've done so much for us and we want to return the favor."
Rapunzel put her hands to her heart, touched by this offer. These past three years, they've always had her back with practically everything. And she can't be anymore grateful to them.
"Thanks everyone," She says, smiling.
"Anytime, now I suggest that we break the list down in separate parts so that we get few items at once," Varian states, everyone nodding their heads in agreement.
The princess rips the list in four pieces and hands one to each of her friends.
"Okay, Lance and Angry; you two will be in charge of the food. Varian; you, Ruddiger, and Catalina are going to be the ones to provide the tree for the party. Eugene and Max will make sure that the guests are entertained. And finally, Pascal and I will stay at the castle to make sure everything is running smoothly."
"Um, speaking of which... where is Max and Pascal anyway?" Lance asks, looking around.
"Oh, we must have left them in the castle. C'mon Eugene!" Rapunzel ran back to her home, with her fiancée following at foot. "We'll meet you guys tomorrow morning!"
*At the beginning, there was also a reference to My Little Pony as well. Hope y'all enjoyed reading chapter 2.*