Hey guys! I have been planning this fanfic for a little while, and finally I had time to start it! I hope you guys like it! This fanfiction takes place at the beginning of Fable and will most likely be a Jarina story because why not. Let's see what Mina Grimes life would be like as Rapunzel! As always, thanks for reading!:)

Sophomore year was coming to a close, and Mina Grime couldn't be happier. She has spent the last year learning that she was part of some curse and literally fighting for her life against the Fae. It's been two months since the quest that turned Mina into an evil queen occurred, but of course, it was almost as if it never happened.

"I'm going to miss you so much, Mina." Nan Taylor, Mina's bubbly best friend, said.

"I'll miss you, too. Don't forget to call me whenever you have the chance." It was the last day of school and Nan would be leaving the next day to go to an all-summer-long-all-expense-paid-because-she's-awesome drama camp in New York.

"Well, duh!"

The final bell rang marking the end of sophomore year. Mina and Nan walked the halls together one last time before they'd return in the fall. Robert, Nan's step-dad, was already in the parking lot waiting for Nan. She had started packing weeks before and just finished last night. If there was an award for over-packing, Nan would get it. Hands down.

Nan sighed then looked at Mina. "Well, I guess this is goodbye." She said pulling Mina into a hug.

Mina chuckled. "You sound like we will never see each other again."

"Hey! You never know. Maybe I'll meet the guy of my dreams and run off to the city with him."

"Well in that case, maybe it is goodbye." Mina pulled away and waved to her friend as her step-dad drove away and his brand new SUV.

Nan stuck her body out of the passenger side window and called out "Don't have too much fun without me!" before Robert pulled her back into the vehicle.

Mina's only two friends were Nan and Brody Carmichael, and both would be gone the entire summer. Mina dreaded the fact that she'd have to spend her three months off of school alone. There was always Jared, but he wasn't as much of a friend as he was an acquaintance. Besides, he was always with that girl, Ever who didn't have much of a liking for Mina.

Mina hopped onto her bike and started riding towards her apartment above The Golden Palace. When she got to her street, she noticed that a new tenant was moving into the apartment to the left of the Chinese restaurant. It was an older lady dressed in a stylish, light blue dress. She seemed to be struggling with her boxes, so Mina decided to help. She parked her bike in front of her building and went over to introduce herself to the woman.

"Excuse me, Miss?" Mina said approaching the woman. "Hi, My name in Mina Grime. I live next door and noticed that you have a lot of boxes you need to unpack. I was wondering if you wanted some help."

The old woman looked at Mina and smiled. She gave off a warm vibe and was actually quite pretty for a woman her age. She had long hair that was pulled from her face and green eyes. When she was young, she was probably quite beautiful. "Would you? That would be very helpful! Thank you." She said. Mina parked her bike in front of her building and went over to tell her mother she'd be next door.

Mina ran back outside, grabbed a few boxes, and made her way into the woman's home. "I didn't catch your name!?"

"Oh right! It's Dama. Dama Gothe." Mina shook her hand.

"Wow. You're home is beautiful." Mina looked around. It was bigger than her apartment, but not by much. It was artsy and had a very homey feel to it. The cabinets were all oak and the appliances were new. The walls were cream and a candle lit in the corner smelled like cinnamon.

Mina began helping Dama unpack. The furniture was already in the apartment, so all they had to do now was set up nicknacks and picture frames. Mina picked up a photo from a cardboard box and on the photo was a girl about her age whom she assumed was Dama years ago. She had long blonde hair. It was so long it went past her butt. She was putting the frame onto the book shelf when Dama called her over.

"Thank you, Mina, for welcoming me into the neighborhood. I'm done unpacking for now, but if you ever want to talk, feel free to come over." She said with a warm smile.

"It was nothing. I'd love to come back sometime!" Mina walked back over to her house.

"Hey, Charlie! How was your last day of school?"

He smiled and nodded, signing that he had a great time. Now, he was sitting in the small living room in his yellow rain boots, a captain america shirt, and bat man pajama pants.

"How was your day, Sweetie?" Sara came out of her bedroom and asked Mina.

"It was fine. I'll miss Nan, though." Charlie looked up at Mina remembering she'd be gone all summer. I'll miss her too he signed.

"I'm going to go to bed." It was late when Mina had finished helping her new neighbor. She got her pajamas on and laid in her bed, but she couldn't sleep. She decided to go onto her rooftop area and look at the stars. When she got up there, she saw that Dama had a very extravagant garden. How had Mina missed it before? "I didn't even know she had a backyard." She said to herself. There were plants everywhere. All different types and colors. In fact, the backyard was so packed with different flowers that Mina didn't notice the very intricately placed stone path. Next time she went over, she'd have to ask to see the garden.

I really think you guys will like this story! Leave reviews about what you think of the idea/ how the first chapter was! I always appreciate your guys's feedback:)