Tangled: Before Ever After

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Flynn Rider: This is the story of how I died...

and went to heaven!

Okay, so the Kingdom of Corona, to be exact,

but hey, let's not get hung up on semantics.

Once upon a time,

a single drop of sunlight fell from the heavens--

You know what?

I'm just gonna give you the rapid-fire shorthand here.

The sundrop created a golden flower with healing powers,

creepy, old, Mother Gothel sang a song to said flower to regain her youth.

Yada, yada, yada, the queen got sick, flower healed queen,

queen gave birth to Rapunzel, who was born with the flower's magical healing powers,

and everything was all flying lanterns and cheering subjects,

until... Gothel stole the princess

and kept her locked in a tower for 18 long years.

Then the princess was rescued

by a dashing, steely-eyed, suave, smoldering,

devilishly charming rogue.

Now, some people might have called him a thief,

but I always preferred the term "misunderstood good guy."

You see, it wasn't always easy for young Eugene.

Raised as an orphan on the rough streets of--

Rapunzel: Hey, Eugene. Focus?

Eugene: Huh? Oh, right. Sorry.

So, the beautiful young maiden, that's you,

and the handsome rogue, that's me, made a deal.

We followed some lanterns, I saved you from Gothel,

you saved me from... death,

and then you got arguably the world's most overly dramatic haircut.

-And then-- -Rapunzel: And then,

I was reunited with my long-lost family.

But that is where our new story began.

Six months had passed,

I was loving life inside the Kingdom of Corona,

and my coronation to officially become princess

had finally come.

Eugene: We all had a few surprises that day.

-Didn't we, sunshine? -(Pascal squeaks)

Eugene: Laugh it up, frog.

Rapunzel: Now, I know what you're all thinking.

Yes, Eugene and I did get married.

But make no mistake,

getting to the wedding day and our happily ever after

would be the biggest adventure we would ever face.

Eugene: Oh, that's good.

They're gaining on us.

There's more of them!

Good. It'll keep things interesting.

Man, these guys are persistent.

So am I. I'll meet you at the wall.

Sounds like a challenge.

Think you can keep up?

Oh, it's not me you have to worry about.

Uh-oh.

They're your problem now.

Oh, great.

Okay, Max, follow my lead--

Oh, log, log, log!

Ooh, good thing the ground broke his fall.

-(squeaks) Huh? -Whoa, bunny crossing!

Careful Fidela, watch out, watch out. Cute little bunnies.

-(horse grunts) -(bunnies squeak)

You're not getting away this time!

-Rapunzel: Hiya! -(whinnies)

Sorry.

We're almost there.

Oh, come on!

Rapunzel: Whoo-hoo!

-(groans) -(grunts)

-Looking good, Cap. -(whinnies)

Huh?

Pascal, look at that view.

Haha!

Okay, okay, I know what you're thinking.

Now, it may have seemed like you won,

but you gotta take into account that my hair

is actually longer than yours now,

so we gotta factor in wind resistance.

Hmm. Wow.

Have you ever seen anything so beautiful?

Yes. Yes, I have.

Captain: The game's over, Your Highness.

The welcoming ceremony is about to begin.

Well, I think we showed those guards who's boss.

Now, what do you say we go make you an official princess?

Oh, is that today?

Haha, very funny.

Now come on, we better get you back to the castle.

Ooh, maybe I can squeeze in a royal massage.

Before my daily trim, of course.

I know, Pascal. We'll get out there soon.

Ha. Race you back to the castle.

Rapunzel: ¶ This is life after happily ever after ¶

¶ And it's all just as sweet as the stories say ¶

¶ I feel wild, free, as light as can be ¶

¶ And ready to explore ¶

¶ With nothing at all standing in my way ¶

¶ True, there are certain customs I have to follow ¶

Curtsy.

¶ Several small obligations I can't avoid ¶

Princess, the time.

¶ A few rules, too-- well, more than a few ¶

¶ Commitments by the score ¶

¶ Aside from all that, though, I'm overjoyed ¶

This way, Princess.

¶ And sure there are corsets and buckles and bows ¶

¶ Plus all those names to recall ¶

-Jane? -Ethel.

Right.

¶ Still I can hardly complain, I suppose ¶

¶ This is happily ever after, after all ¶

That's enough. I'll take it from here.

How you holding up?

Busy.

But busy is good.

I'm glad you think so, Raps,

'cause this welcoming ceremony is just the beginning.

Tomorrow's the festival, followed by the royal banquet,

and that's all before the actual coronation on Sunday.

Oh, come on, really?

Look, Rapunzel, I know this princess thing is new to you,

but you've got to at least try to act the part.

Trust me, Cassandra,

I know how important this is to my dad.

As you've requested, Your Majesty,

we've doubled security on both

the main gates and the south towers.

Good. We have guests from all over the world.

I want them to know that they are safe.

Everything for my little girl's coronation weekend

must be absolutely perfect.

Hi, Dad.

¶ And now that at last you are here in my arms ¶

¶ I won't permit you to fall ¶

¶ I must protect you ¶

¶ From all the world's harms ¶

¶ We'll live happily ever after, after all ¶

Now, as princess, you are not only representing yourself and the family,

but all of Corona.

Don't worry, Dad. I won't let you down.

But while we're on the whole princess, coronation thingy,

I mean, all these royal activities are great,

but do you think I might be able

to catch a little downtime soon?

I know this is all new, but you'll adjust.

After all, your friend seems

to be getting on just fine.

Ooh-hoo-hoo, Helmut, my man,

this hat ties the whole outfit together.

Now, I know what you're all thinking.

"Why is Eugene in such a good mood today?

"I mean, what gives?"

¶ Now that we're living splendorly ¶

¶ Our dreams fulfilled extendedly ¶

¶ Why leave things open-endedly ¶

¶ For Rapunzel and moi? ¶

¶ Tonight I'll hand this rose to her ¶

¶ Kneel down and then propose to her ¶

¶ And give this ring I chose to her ¶

Nice.

¶ Life's gonna be like strawberry sherbet ¶

¶ Once she is Mrs. Eugene Fitzherbert ¶

Okay, not great, but how about this?

¶ Once she is Princess Eugene Fitzherbert ¶

And what better day to propose to a princess than at her coronation?

Rapunzel and Eugene: ¶ This is life after happily ever after ¶

¶ And our story has finally reached its end ¶

-¶ Settling down here ¶ -¶ Year upon year ¶

¶ Contented and secure ¶

¶ With dozens of duties we'll have to tend ¶

Both: ¶ And now that we've gotten the dream that we chose ¶

¶ Now that we're in for the haul ¶

¶ Now our adventures can come to a close ¶

¶ Living happily ever after, after all ¶

Rapunzel: ¶ Now that I've gotten the dream that I chose ¶

¶ Why does my world feel so small? ¶

¶ If this is it ¶

¶ And it is, I suppose ¶

¶ Is this happily ever after, after all? ¶

Okay, no pressure. Just introducing myself

to the most important people in the world.

Representing my mom, dad,

and the entire kingdom.

We got this.

Lady Caine, what is it?

Time to pay our respects to our beloved royals.

We're good at making people feel welcome.

This is completely doable... ish.

Your Highness, I present

Dame Elizabeth Van Hoskins of Rochester.

Get in here!

So nice to meet you.

Um, perhaps you should refrain from the bear hugs, sweetheart.

Oh, no bear hugs. Gotcha. Sorry.

I present Lieutenant Commander General James Rutherford-Carver III.

Phew. That's kind of a mouthful.

Is it okay if I call you Jimmy?

I'd prefer you didn't.

Well, um...