1Author's Note: I thank you all for being patient, I worked on other stories.
Now, before I begin, thank you to Dinosaur Imperial Soldier for the favorite and follow. Glad you're interested in the story.
So, let's get on with it!
Chapter 2
Several years have passed since Rapunzel heard about Flynn Rider's death. Now, she found herself engaged to Prince Hans.
"Five years later, the main square of Corona city…was filled as never before to hear the announcement…of the great Prince Hans's bride-to-be;" Maurice read.
Everyone in Corona gathered around to hear the news of the prince's soon-to-be wife.
Trumpets blared as Prince Hans and his parents, King Lance and Queen Cornelia appeared. Hans's right hand man Dr. Facilier, known as The Shadow Man stood on the balcony.
"My people…" Hans declared. "A month from now…our country will have its 500th anniversary. On that sundown, I shall marry a lady…who was once a commoner like yourselves…but perhaps you will not find her common now."
"Would like to meet her?" The red-haired prince asked.
"Yes!" The crowd shouted in response.
"My people, the princess…Rapunzel!" Hans announced.
Trumpets sounded and everyone turned to see Rapunzel making an entrance.
People bowed down as Rapunzel stepped forward, looking lovely as ever.
She wore a pale pink dress and her long, golden hair was styled beautifully.
Rapunzel glanced briefly at Hans.
"Rapunzel's emptiness consumed her. Although the law of the land gave Hans…the right to choose his bride…she did not love him." Maurice narrated.
Later that afternoon, Rapunzel went riding on Maximus.
"Despite Hans's reassurance…that she would grow to love him…the only joy she found was in her daily ride." Maurice continued.
Rapunzel kept riding until she got into the forest. When she came to a halt, someone asked "A word, my lady?"
Standing before Rapunzel were a trio of men: King Candy, former ruler of Sugar Rush; Naveen, and Willie the Giant.
"We are but poor, lost circus performers;" said Candy.
"Is there a village nearby?" He inquired.
"There is nothing nearby, not for miles." Rapunzel answered.
"Then there will be no one to hear you scream." Candy replied sharply.
Willie stepped forward and reached for Rapunzel.
The princess tried to scream, but was silenced.
Candy rips off a patch.
"What is that you're ripping?" Naveen asks.
"It's fabric from the uniform of an army officer of Arendelle." Candy answered.
"Who's Arendelle?" Willie asked, who was carrying a sleeping Rapunzel.
"The country across the sea, the sworn enemy of Corona." Candy explained.
"Go!" He commanded Maximus and the horse took off.
"Once the horse reaches the castle…the fabric will make the prince suspect…that the Arendelle is behind the abduction of his love." Candy continued.
"When he finds her body dead on the Arendelle frontier…his suspicions will be totally confirmed."
"You never said anything about killing anyone," Willie said.
"I've hired you to help me start a war." Candy pointed out.
"It's a prestigious line of work…with a long and glorious tradition."
"I just don't think it's right, killing an innocent girl." Willie said.
"Am I going mad, or did the word 'think' escape from your lips?" Candy snapped.
"You were not hired for your brains…you hippopotamic land mass!"
"I agree with Willie," Naveen piped up, jumping onto the ship.
"Oh, the sot has spoken!" Candy sneered; walking up to Naveen.
"What happens to her is not truly your concern! I will kill her!"
"And remember this, never forget this…when I found you, you were so slobbering drunk…you couldn't buy brandy!" Candy yelled.
"And you," The short man turned to Willie. "Friendless, brainless…helpless, hopeless!"
"Do you want me to send you back to where you were…unemployed in Greenland?" Candy demanded.
He walks away.
Naveen walks over to Willie.
"That Candy, he can…fuss." The dark-haired man said.
"Fuss, fuss…I think he like to scream…at us;" said the ginger-haired giant.
"Probably he means no…harm," Naveen added.
"He's really very short on…charm," Willie finished.
"You have a great gift for rhyme," Naveen remarked, smiling.
"Yes, yes, some of the time." Willie agreed.
"Enough of that!" Candy ordered.
"Willie, are there rocks ahead?" Naveen asked.
"If there are, we'll be dead." Willie answered.
"No more rhymes, now. I mean it!" Candy barked.
"Anybody want a peanut?" Willie questioned.
Candy screams in frustration, as the ship sails on.
A/N: Okay folks, this is going to be the last chapter I'm posting because I start school next week.
Until then, see you next time!
