Happily Ever After?

As my eyes fluttered open to the rays of sunlight licking upon my carpet, I couldn't help but sigh. Smiling, I replayed the past moments in my head, probably the most amazing ones I've ever had.

First of all seeing my parents for the first time was one of those things that gave me that warm feeling inside. all those years they searched for me, relentless, until one day I found them. I loved being a princess. Being with all of the adoring people, and the children who played with me squealing with delight... I loved each and every one of them. I sat up and stretched, feeling relief as my arms fell back down to the bed. I looked over to my left and felt my heart give a flutter as it always did whenever I see him. Eugene. One of my best friends, supporters, and I loved every part of him. Smiling, I softly caressed his cheek with my hand, not wanting to disturb him. After a moment, I reluctantly got up from the bed and over to my window, gazing out at the breathtaking view. The kingdom stretched out in its whole intereinty to me. I could see the shopkeepers begin to open up their shops, and the steady trickle of people began to fill the streets. I loved it. I had to admit though; Eugene was my favorite part of my life. He made me special and beautiful. Always made me smile when I was down.

Suddenly, two strong arms wrapped around my waist, making me nearly jump to the ceiling. My pulse began to accelerate, and my mind began to work its way into fight mode as my body tensed, ready to whip around to face my captor.

"Hey there beautiful." my captor said softly into my ear. I immediately relaxed, it was only Eugene. I smiled and turned to face him. He was also smiling back at me, a small crinkle in the corners of his brown eyes. With a chuckle I replied, "Hey to yourself." And I gave him a little tap on the nose with my finger. Eugene reached out and brushed back some of my brown hair out of my green eyes, "What are you thinking about sweetheart?" I blushed and averted my eyes to my feet. "Oh, just how amazing my life is these days." He laughed, "You think your life is amazing? Look at mine, I'm no longer the kingdom's most wanted, I can finally go into the street without having an entire fleet of guards after me, I get to live in a castle," he paused to tilt my head back up to his with his finger, "with the most amazing woman I have ever had the privilege to meet." I blushed even more profusely. It was still a miracle that my parents and the town finally accepted that Eugene had in fact given up his criminal ways. Even more of a miracle to convince my parents to let him live here. My best defense was that he saved my life, but stole my heart. I smiled to myself, every part of that statement was entirely true. I wrapped my arms around Eugene's neck and he pulled me towards him. I rested my head on his shoulder, how could this go anywhere wrong?

-Castle Dungeons-

Menace sighed, he couldn't believe he was here, in the dungeons. He clenched his fist, it was all that stupid Rider's fault. He betrayed him, LEFT HIM, just for a ditzy, little princess. What a pretty boy. Menace rolled his eyes. He looked over at his brother, Disaster, who was eating noisily at his food, apparently lost in his thoughts. By the glare that Disaster had on his face, and the low growl coming from him, Menace guessed he was thinking about Rider. Menace knew he had to get back at him, no matter what. He needed to take what he prized most in his life, and make sure he never got it back. He smiled, of course, the ditzy princess and his little prim and perfect castle life. He gave a delighted chuckle and let an evil grin escape his lips. Disaster looked over at him, "Yo, Menace. I know that look. Lemme guess, you gotta plan, am I right?" Menace gave another dark chuckle. "Oh yeah, I gotta plan all right."