Chapter 1 Before Ever After Part 1 (The Race)

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The thunder of horses hooves racing over the field echoes as two young adults race by. Keeping up with them was an 8 foot tall black wolf with a lavender streak running through her fur. Her  silver eyes glisten with excitement. As she raced along with them.

Rapunzel was in the lead  followed by Eugene on Max and the wolf racing right next to both of them. Rapunzel glances back. "They're gaining on us!" She shouts. "There's more of them."

Valor looks back as well watching as more guards race up. She whines as she looks back. This was the only thing she hated about this form. Being unable to talk with the others. Yet. Max sorts and she nods. "Good it will keep things interesting." Eugene adds as he and Max take the lead.

"Man these guys are persistent." Eugen comments. Valor growls. 'You're telling me.' Stretching her limbing trying to keep up the pace. She might not have the longest legs, but she had great stamina and could run for miles. 

"Well, so am I." Rapunzel replies back. "Meet you guys at the wall!" She shouts taking the high road. "Sounds like a challenge!" Eugene shouts back. "Think you two can keep up?" Rapunzel challenges them. Valor gives high pitch yip. 'Not problem.' She smirks.

"I don't know what you said Wolfe. But of course I agree. Though it's not me or Wolfe you have to worry about." Eugene points out as Rapunzel glances behind her. "Uh, oh." The castle guards were right behind her now. "They're your problem now!" Eugen states as they broke apart.

The smug look wiped from his face as he saw the guards following him they had split up. "Oh, great.Why did you saying anything!" Eugene shouts at Valor. Only to have her shoot her a sharp silvery look. "Oh, right. You can't speak human in that form." Valor twitches her ears. "Right focus." Valor smiles. 'At least you know the signals.' "Okay, Max, Wolfe, follow my lead-- oh, log, log, log!" Eugene shouts as a fallen limb blocks their way.

Valor pulls ahead. Leaping she easy scales it. Eugene was not far behind. But one of the guards did get thrown from his horse while the other scales with ease. "Oooh, good thing the ground broke his fall, huh Wolfe." Valor yips in reply.

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As for Rapunzel. She was out pacing the guard. Looking back briefly to see he was still keeping up. But once she looks ahead. "Huh? Whoa, bunny crossing!" She gasped. "Careful Fidella, watch out, out." Fidella careful steps around all the bunnies. "Cute little bunnies." Said the princess as they raced off.

As for the guard. Well he didn't stop in time and as he and the horse skidded to a stop. Both rider and horse were covered in bunnies. Pascal swipes the carrot from one of the bunnies as they raced away.

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As for Eugene and the others. They were doing just fine. The guard was on their heels. "Your not getting away this time!" He shouts only to have his horse rear up. Just as Rapnuzel joins them. "Sorry." 'Nice save Rap?' Valor growls. "It was nothing." Rapnuzel said only guessing what her friend said. "Where almost there." Rapnuzel points out to them right as the Captain of the Guard appears behind them. "Oh, come on!" Eugene says. 'Guys ahead. Look!' Valor growls.

Before the group a stream  greeted them. Another log leading to the others side. "Good eyes, Wolfe." Valor twitched her ears at him in thanks. "Let's go!" Getting closet. Valor picks up sound of the water. Whining lightly she shuts her eyes. Allowing her body to keep moving and then jumping over it with Rapnuzel and everyone else.

Right as her feet hit the ground. Her eyes flash open to see the guard landing in the water. Grinning she gives a light howl of laughter. "Looking good Cap." Eugene complements. As they left the Captain in the water watching them escape.

Rapnuzel soon reaches the wall. Pulling Fidella to a halt. They walk over to it. Valor trots up panting her tongue hanging out like a dog. Fidella gives Rapnuzel a boost up. 'Good job Fidella. You two are quite a team.' Valor compliment. Fifella whinnies happily.

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Rapnuzel stares out into the vast world. Valor scrambles up next to her. "Rap. I have to admit, you and that horse are quite formidable." The 14 year old girl said. She has black hair with a purple streak. Stretching her slightly pale skin arms up.

"You think?" Valor nods walking over to her. As she tucks part dyed purple and black hair behind her ears. "Haha!" The two girls turn just in time to see Max and Eugene racing towards them. Suddenly stop, Max abruptly causing him to buck Eugene off him. Sending him flying through the air. Only for him to land right between the girls.

"Okay, okay. I know what you're  thinking." Eugene said. "Uh. No." Valor said with a cheeky grin. "We don't." The young werewolf points out. "Well. I know it looks you've won. But you have to take into account that my hair is now longer than yours." He said flipping it. "So we got to factor in wind resistance." Eugene said moving his hair about.

"You know if that was the case. I would be the winner not.. uh.. you." Valor points out a sly look on her face. "Yeah. But you were in your other form. So.. yeah I guess that would make you overall winner." Eugene admits. Valor beams proudly.

Rapnuzel smiles watching her boyfriend and her friend interacting with each other. "Wow. Have you two seen anything so beautiful?" Rapnuzel asked them. Valor looks over the vast world. It truly was a beautiful site to see.

Eugene looks over at Rapunzel and grabs her hand. "Yes. Yes, I have." They turned around to kiss. Valor yelps. "Eww, gross!" She said with light laugher looking away. "You know Wolfe. You won't always think that." Eugene points out. Valor rolls her icy blue eyes. "The games over Your Highness! The Welcoming Ceremony is about to begin." The Captain shouts up at them. Valor shouts back. "We hear  you loud and clear!"

"I think we showed those guards who's boss. Now what do you say we go make you an official princess?" Eugene asks. "Oh, is that today?" Rapnuzel sarcastically ask.

Valor grins while watching the two of them tease each other. "Haha, very funny. Now come we better get you back to the castle. Ooh, maybe I can squeeze in a royal massage. Before my daily trim, of course." Valor laughs.

He really has changed but yet hasn't at the same time. "Hey! Rap? You coming?" Valor asked her standing near the edge. Rapunzel was looking out into the vast world out there? "I know Pascal. We'll get out there soon."

"Rap?" Valor tries again. Rapunzel walks past her. "Ha. Race you back to the Castle!" Valor leaps down shifting, let's her paws thumb the ground as she lands. And they race off heading back home.

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