A/N: Thank you so much, everyone! Sadly, we have come to the end of our journey. I want to thank everyone for all of the reviews, follows, and favourites. Getting reviews made my day, knowing that people liked where I took this and wanted more. Knowing that people connected with Rapunzel and the Queen and all the turbulent emotions they were feeling. I hope you all enjoyed the ride. I certainly did.
Disclaimer: I don't own Tangled or Anywhere But Home.
Epilogue
You ain't going anywhere but home.
~Anywhere But Home by Alannah Miles
Rapunzel turned to Eugene, her face bright with happiness and excitement. She bounced on the balls of her feet, unable to stand still with all the nervous energy running through her.
Eugene laughed. "Calm down there, Blondie." He pressed his hands on her shoulders, keeping her rooted to the ground. He looked her over. She was dressed in an elegant green silk dress that made her eyes shine, and her hair had been twisted expertly into twist at the back of her head. The same crown that Eugene had stolen all those years ago perched atop her head, catching the light. He felt his heart jump. "You look beautiful," he said sincerely.
She grinned up at him, and then crouched down and straightened out Jacques' uniform. He moaned and groaned as she pushed his hair back and wiped some dirt off of his face. Then she stood up quickly and moved to brush away imaginary lint from the shoulders of Eugene's dress uniform. She pulled and twisted the material, attempting to make all the creases perfect. Her smile turned into a frown as she saw a stubborn wrinkle. She batted at it until Eugene grabbed her arms. "Rapunzel," he said. "It's going to be fine. Really. They're going to love you."
She breathed deeply, and then nodded. She slid her hands down his arms and clasped his hands in hers. "And they're going to love you too," she said.
He didn't really think so, but he didn't say that. He knew the road ahead of them was hard, but they were together. And Rapunzel was happy. That's all that mattered.
Eugene's response was interrupted as the king and queen entered the room, both dressed in their finest for the grand announcement. "Are you ready?" the queen asked, looking to both Rapunzel and Eugene. Rapunzel nodded but squeezed Eugene's hand until he thought she was going to break bones.
The royal couple gave them a smile before stepping out onto the balcony. The crowd greeted them with a roar.
Eugene smiled down at Jacques and grabbed his hand. "Are you ready, son?" Jacques nodded, not quite grasping just what he was ready for. Eugene turned to Rapunzel, watching her expression as the crowd cheered for the return of their Lost Princess.
"…we present to you, our daughter, Princess Rapunzel Fitzherbert!" The king's voice boomed.
Eugene gave Rapunzel a quick kiss on the cheek before the three of them stepped out into the sunlight and the roar of the ecstatic crowd.
