Chapter 7
Eugene gasped and showed everyone his fully healed hand. (Y/n)'s jaw dropped at his hand. They were about to scream, but Rapunzel stopped them. "Please don't freak out!" She begged.
Eugene and (Y/n) paused before they could speak. Eugene was able to find his voice again. "I'm not freaking out. Are you freaking out? How about you, (Y/n)? I'm just very interested in your hair and the magical qualities it possesses.
"How long has your hair been doing that?" (Y/n) asked. "Forever, I guess. Mother said when I was a baby, people tried to cut it. They wanted to take it for themselves." Rapunzel begins to explains as she reveals the hair that was cut off. "But once it's cut, it turns brown and looses it's power. A gift like that, it has to be protected. That's why Mother never let me... That's why I never left the..."
"You never left that tower." Eugene finished for her " And you're still gonna go back?"
"No! Yes. It's complicated." Rapunzel was in conflict, but she turned her attention to Eugene and (Y/n). "So, Eugene Fitzherbert and Princess (Y/n), huh?"
(Y/n) chuckles nervously. "I guess I have some more explaining to do." Rapunzel pats a spot for (Y/n) to sit. (Y/n) stood from the grass and sat next to Rapunzel. "Well, I am the second princess everyone's looking for. Don't get me wrong, I love my people and home, but I also love my sister I've never met. Ever since I was born, dad barely lets me out. He thought I would be lose like my sister. I felt trapped in my own home, so I decided to leave home and find my sister on my own." (Y/n) told her whole story.
"I guess when your older sister went missing, I guess I could see your old man getting all protective." Flynn said as (Y/n) nods. "So, what about you?" (Y/n) asked.
"Ah, yeah. Well. I'll spare you both the sob story of poor orphan Eugene Fitzherbert. It's a little bit of a downer." Flynn said. Rapunzel and (Y/n) scoot closer to him and ready to listen to his story. "There was this book. A book I used to read every night to all the younger kids. The tales of Flynnigan Rider. Swashbuckling rogue, richest man alive, not bad with the ladies either. Not that he'd ever brag about it, of course."
"Was he a thief, too?" (Y/n) raised her brow as she smirked. "Well no. Actually, he had enough money to do anything that he wanted to do. He could go anywhere that he wanted to go. And for a kid with nothing, I don't know, I... Just seemed like a better option." Flynn finished his life story. "You both can't tell anyone, about this, okay? It could ruin my whole reputation."
"Ahh, you wouldn't want that." Rapunzel teased. "A reputation is all a man has." Rapunzel and (Y/n) laugh as they smiled at him. Eugene smiles, but he quickly clears his throat. "Well I should..I, I should get some more firewood." Flynn stood up. "I'll help too." (Y/n) offered. "Sure thing, princess." Eugene ruffled her hair as she playfully glared at him.
"Hey. For the record, I like Eugene Fitzherbert much better than, Flynn Rider." Rapunzel admits. "I second that." (Y/n) raised her hand. Eugene smiled at the girls. "Well, then you two are the first. But, thank you. The both of you."
Eugene and (Y/n) separate to collect from more firewood. (Y/n) kneels down as she collect some wood and Brielle gives her hand. Satisfied with the amount she has, (Y/n) allows Brielle to climb on her shoulder and went back to Rapunzel. (Y/n) was getting closer to the camp, but stopped in her tracks when she heard Rapunzel talking to someone. She quickly hid behind a tree and saw who Rapunzel was talking to. Her eyes widen when she saw who it was. Gothel.
"How did she find us, Brielle?" (Y/n) whispered as Brielle shook in fear. She silenced herself as she continued to listen in on Rapunzel and Gothel's conversation.
"Mother..." Rapunzel was about to speak.
"We're going home, Rapunzel. Now." Gothel tried to get Rapunzel away from here.
"You don't understand. I've been on this incredible journey. I've seen and learned so much. I even met some people."
"Yes, the wanted thief and the runaway princess. I'm so proud. Come on, Rapunzel."
Rapunzel stopped walking. "Mother, wait. I think they like me."
Like you? Please, Rapunzel, that's demented
This is why you never should have left
Dear, this whole romance and friendship that you've invented
Just proves you're too naive to be here
Why would they like you? Come on now, really!
Look at you, you think that they're impressed?
Don't be a dummy
Come with mummy
Mother
"No!" Rapunzel stood her ground.
No?! Oh, I see how it is.
Rapunzel knows best
Rapunzel's so mature now
Such a clever grown-up Miss
Rapunzel knows best
Fine, if you're so sure now
Go ahead, then give him this
This is why he's here!
Don't let him deceive the princess and you!
Give it to him, watch, you'll see!
Trust me, my dear
That's how fast he'll leave the both of you
I won't say I told you so
No, Rapunzel knows best!
So if he's such a dreamboat
Go and put him to the test
If he's lying
Don't come crying
Mother knows best
Gothel left Rapunzel in the forest. (Y/n) understood more why Rapunzel didn't leave the tower, her mother is insane. (Y/n) heard Eugene coming closer so she decided to join him, but not before seeing Rapunzel hid the satchel.
"So, can I ask you something? Is there any chance that I'm going to get super strength in my hand? Because I'm not going to lie. That would be stupendous. Hey, you all right?" Eugene stopped his rambling and saw Rapunzel looking concerned. "Oh! Sorry, yes. Just um, lost in thought, I guess." Rapunzel lied. "Are you sure you're okay, Rapunzel?" (Y/n) asked. She knew Rapunzel was lying. "Yeah, I'm okay." Rapunzel nods.
"I mean because here's the thing. Superhuman good looks, I've always had them. Born with it, but superhuman strength? Imagine the possibilities..." Eugene went back to rambling about superhuman strength.
Not far from them, Gothel and the Stabbington brothers watched the trio. The brothers were about to go after them, but Gothel stops them. "Patience, boys. All good things to those who wait."
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