Rapunzel's POV:

"I think this is it for today, Pascal."

Pascal nodded and I put my art supplies back in the casket. Whew! I looked at my hands. There were bits of red and blue paint in my fingertips. Pascal and I just finished painting a mural in the walls of the tower. Mother had just left, to find food again. Basically it's me and Pascal left alone in the tower. I looked at the clock to see that it was now seven o'clock. Need to do chores again, I think.

I swept the dust from the floor, dusted out the furnitures, fold clothes, polished the floor, baked pastries, sew dresses, made candles, swept the floor again and now I've finished doing basic chores as 15 minutes had passed.

Hmm what should I do next? Oh I know! How about read a book? Or maybe play the guitar? Paint the walls maybe? Play darts and puzzles and chess? Bake again? Knit? Do paper mâché? Ballet a little? Pottery making? Ventriloquy?

Exercise? Climb up?

Oh man it looks I've been doing these like forever! Well the usual things. Read books, maybe not. Paint the walls, how come? They are all painted in every spaces. Then I brushed my super long hair till the very end of it. Do I usually have to do things like this forever? I've been in this tower for like 18 years and now I am already 18. Wait! My birthday is today!

The lights! They usually appear every year on my birthday. How I wanted to know those lights. Mother said they're just stars but I know there's something more than stars. Maybe if I'll  just.....step outside and see the lights maybe? I hope Mother understands. Whenever I say things like these, Mother says I keep mumbling but I know I don't and that everything I say is real. Could she at least let me go for a while?

I pondered these questions in my head. I stared at the sky once more. The beautiful glow of the sun with clouds painted on the blue, blue sky. The leaves rustled and birds are singing and fluttered away. What's it like there? Outside this lonely tower? I sighed and went back inside with Pascal.

(Time Skip)

It's been twenty minutes and Mother hasn't come back yet. I looked out the window once again. Pascal climbed up my shoulder and I patted his head and placed him on my hands. I'm so bored right now. I've already done chores and did everything to ease boredom and yet it's not yet that good. Ugh! What am I going to do? That's when I saw a part of the wall that has not been painted yet. It was covered by some chair and curtains, making that part gloomy. I got an idea!

I picked up my paintbrush and paint. I climbed up there and first covered the wall with navy blue paint. Then I painted some gold and yellow circles. After that I painted some outlines in it and trees. And lastly I painted myself sitting on a tree looking at the lights. I sighed. I wish I know what those lights are.

After painting I talked to Pascal again. Pascal was just a small green chameleon with a big heart. When I'm always alone, he provided me constant company and I appreciated it. He's the only friend I can find in this lonely tower.

Suddenly I feel something. Air. But it's not that humid. It's cold. How weird. I live in a sunny place but I've never felt any cold air in here. I put Pascal in my shoulder and he shivered then hid himself and used a strand of my hair as a blanket.

I saw a swift movement. I looked up. Nothing. I looked here and there, nothing. Was it a bird or a butterfly? There goes the wind again. The temperature inside somehow got colder and colder. I shivered. What is the cause of this? I went to the kitchen and picked up my trusty frying pan. I may have not used it regularly but somehow it serves as a weapon for any intruders who'll get me and cut my hair. It's what Mother says so that's why she wants me to stay here always.

Seconds later, I hear laughter. Someone laughed? Oh I hope it's not a ghost. I armed myself with the frying pan and went on defensive mode. I kept a strong eye on my surroundings.

My hands gripped tighter on the handle of the frying pan. I kept looking everywhere. Then......

I saw blue eyes! Icy blue eyes! I tilted my head. A person! The person is a male. He was clad in some weird looking clothes with white dust on it. Strangely, he has pure white hair. I have blonde hair and he has white hair but he's not that old. In fact he looked younger than me. He was holding a staff with a curved end on it that resembles a shepherd's staff. He smiled at me and yelled.

"Surprise!"

I shrieked.

Bam! I hit his head with my frying pan. He was lying on the floor unconscious. I hope he's not dead. But wow! It's the first time I saw a person. Mother told me that people are usually bad and will do anything to have my hair and use it for their own purposes. I actually hit a person by myself! I have never been this great before! But where should I put him? He can't be in the kitchen or through the small nook hidden in the stairs or in my bedroom at least. I spotted a small closet and hid him there.

I closed it and put a chair on the handles so that he won't escape. I was breathing heavily and Pascal had appeared. He looked at me then I told him everything and he nodded. Then he told me that I should finish him off. Wait what?!

"Pascal I would never do that!" I said.

He looked at me once more and put two fingers in his mouth and he turned red, which means persons are monsters.

"Are you sure?" I questioned the little chameleon. Pascal nodded. Then I took out my frying pan and I used my hair to open the handle right before when......

"What are yer doin?"

I gasped. I turned around and saw a woman with reddish orange curly hair. She wears different clothes and she is holding a bow and arrow. I gripped the handle tighter. Pascal hid again and I am quivering in fear right now. Who is he? Who is she? How did they get in here? Will they cut my hair? The more questions starts forming on my head, the more I get scared. But I have to be brave. Toughen up Rapunzel!

I breathed slowly and I faced her bravely as I can. I pointed the frying pan near her face.

"Who are you?!" I asked defensively.

"The question is who are you?" She glared at me. She spoke with a thick Scottish accent.

I frowned.

"Who are you? And how did you find me here?!" I said, ready to hit her with my frying pan.

"Look Blondie, I didn't come here to fight. I have to tell ya somethin." She said, approaching me. I stepped back but remained in defensive pose. I frowned even more.

"Okay so where are-"

"WHO ARE YOU?! ANSWER MY QUESTIONS FIRST THEN I'LL LET YOU GO!" I shouted, feeling agitated.

"You want a fight? I'll show you a real fight!" She said, cracking her knuckles and nocked an arrow to her bow and aimed at me. I don't know who this crazy woman is but I'll let her know I can't be dead. I will see those lights before I die. We were about to attack when two big hands appeared in front of us.

"Stop! Stop you two!"

" But North, she wants to-"

"Merida, don't kill Rapunzel. We need her right?" A man said. He's one big guy.

Somehow the woman lowered her bow and didn't utter a word. I stared at her then at the man.

"Who are you? And how did you know my name?" I asked.

"Now, now Rapunzel. Just-just calm down." He said.

I scrutinized him and held my frying pan up high. He wasn't shocked and I have no choice but to hit him.

"Ow! Why did you do that for?" He said, rubbing his forehead.

I hit him again.

"Rapunzel, please-"

I hit him twice.

"For the love of candy canes! Just-"

Now I hit him thrice. He didn't tumble on the ground and lose consciousness however he was just stunned and giggled something about pine trees and Christmas lights. I just gave him a concussion. Oh great! The woman looked at me, shocked.

"What did you do?!"

"Why because I have to!"

"You really damaged his noggin!"

"I didn't mean to do that! I was trying to protect myself!"

"You only did that just to kill all of us!"

"Look I'm sorry!"

"You did that on purpose!"

"No I didn't!"

"Yes you did!"

We kept arguing like little children fighting over a toy. I keep saying that I really didn't mean to do it but she accused me of saying I cracked his skull or something. We were still arguing when suddenly someone coughed

"Girls quit fighting each other!"

We stopped and looked at the man who regained his sanity and stood up. Silence stirred in the atmosphere. Little by little it's getting awkward. I blushed in embarrassment and I squeezed my hands. I should apologize to him .

"Mister, I am so sorry for hitting you. I really didn't mean to do it on purpose." I said shyly.

"It's okay Rapunzel. I am sorry too." He said.

I didn't look at him. I feel ashamed for hitting him thrice in the head with my frying pan. I squeezed my hands tight until they got hurt. I glanced at the clock. Mother should be here by now at any minute. But these people are still inside. If Mother sees them, I'm sure she'll get furious. Should I let them leave?

"Look I'm sorry for what I did but I think you should leave now. My mother would be home by any minute." I said.

"Rapunzel, we have something to tell you. This is important." The man said. I listened carefully and he continued.

"You are chosen to be a Guardian by Man in Moon. We are called to protect the children of Earth against the enemy Pitch Black." He said informally.

"Now as I have said this, will you come with us?" He said kindly, extending his hand to me. I looked at him and the woman who avoided my look and the closet in which I have placed the boy there. I know what he said was important but what if Mother finds out? I don't want to leave her. And lastly I'm not going anywhere without seeing the lights on my 18th birthday today.

I shook my head and said no. The man looked sad. The woman didn't say anything. I looked down and picked up Pascal, who was at my feet. I patted his head and urged me not to go.

"I...hope you'll understand." I said, turning away from them.

Minutes later I heard a voice coming from the bottom of the tower. Outside.

"Rapunzel let down your hair!" Oh no! Mother! But they're still here. How will I get them out?

"Oh um.....c-coming Mother!" I shouted. I turned to the two persons and urged them to leave.

"Look you should leave now!"

"And why?" said the woman named Merida.

"Now's not the time! Please leave! My mother doesn't want to see any people here!" I pleaded.

"But Rapunzel, would you like to join us?" The man said.

"I would love to but now's not really the time." I whispered

"Rapunzel, I'm not feeling any younger down here!" Mother shouted.

"Wait a second, I-I-I uh......got tangled in my hair." I faked an excuse.

"Didn't I tell you not to do ballet again?"

"Come on please! Just leave now!" I said to the strangers.

"Yes or no?"

"Look I-I uh.... I don-"

"Yes or no?!"

I sighed. "Fine I guess I'll go."

The man smiled and said. "Okay I'm going to throw a snow globe here and you can leave with Merida and Ja- speaking of Jack, where is Jack?" I forgot he's still in the closet.

I opened the closet and he was still unconscious. I put my arm on his shoulder to support him and then Merida and I, as the man said, went to some magical opening that leads you in some places imaginable. I gulped. As we were about to go, "Wait what about Mother?" I asked.

"Oh yeah I haven't thought about that." The man said. "Sandy! Come here!" Few seconds later, a small and stout man went in the tower. I was surprised to see that his skin is gold as well as his hair and his eyes. He was just wearing a simple robe and he waved at me. I waved back when Merida pinched my arm, urging me to go and I went to the magical opening.

"Your call, Sandy." Seconds later, gold Dreamsand flowed out to the window of the tower as Gothel was about to reach it but to no avail.

(Time Skip)

We rode in some flying vehicle and we went up flying in the sky. I marveled and touched the clouds as we passed them. I laughed and I let Pascal touch a cloud too. From now, I was smiling. I don't know how but flying in the sky just made me feel wonderful. It's so amazing!

" Oh um.....I don't know your name Mister." I said.

"Oh sorry. Where are my manners?" He said. " I am North, also called as Santa. That boy beside you is  Jack Frost and the lass is Merida DunBroch." He introduced himself and pointed at the persons sitting beside me.

"Also this is Sandy." North pointed at the small gold man and waved at me. I shake his hand and we both smiled.

"Hi North, hi Merida, hi Jack Frost and hi Sandy! I'm Rapunzel." I cheerfully said. They all said hi too except Jack. He was just beginning to open his eyes and regained consciousness.

"Huh, whe-where am I?" He asked.

"Jack you're up here in the sleigh. Allow me to introduce to you, Rapunzel." North said. I squeezed my hands.

Then Jack looked at me and said "Oh hi Blondie." I smiled then I said, "I'm sorry for hitting you earlier. I got a little scared."

"Oh it's okay. I'm sorry if I startled you." He said.

"Now let's go to our final place, Berk! Where we can find the last chosen, Hiccup." North said cheerfully.

I turned to see but a vast blue sky. North threw a snow globe in the sky and made another magical opening.

"Merida have you told Rapunzel our plan?" Jack asked.

"Oh right! I forgot." Merida said. Then she whispered something to me and I nodded but I don't think I should trust them.

"North?" I asked. Jack and Merida gave me a don't-say-it look at me.

"Yes Rapunzel? Anything I can do for you?"

"What happened to Mother?" I asked. Jack and Merida gave a sigh of relief.

"Oh about that....she..uh...took beauty nap for a little moment."

I nodded and nuzzled Pascal. I wonder who will be the next one we're going to meet?

A/N: Hi! Sorry if it took long for this part to be published. I spend all day trying to think of a plot of Rapunzel's part. Ok I'll ask some questions. What are the plans of Jack and Merida? Will Rapunzel join in the plan or not? What happened to Mother Gothel? Stay tuned for the next chapter. Thanks for reading!

Bye!!!

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