Rapunzel healed Flynn but wasn't so successful. She leaves with Gothel never to be found again, however she might find hope and love again when she stumbles into the kingdom of Andalasia.
The First two chapter are all 'Enchanted' the 'Tangled' Crossover begins in chap 3. Giselle/Edward are together.
Chapter 1: The Understanding Prince
Giselle felt a thrill run through her as she went downstairs with Edward. She had always dreamed what it would be like to attend a ball with a handsome prince and now it was coming true. If only she could be sure that it was the prince that she actually wanted.
As they took the first step Giselle saw Robert and Nancy embrace as the song finished. Seeing that, she squeezed Edward's hand for courage. She was too busy watching the interaction between Robert and Nancy to see the concerned look that Edward gave her.
"I'm somewhat surprised to see you here" Robert said with a smile as he and Nancy came to meet them.
"I'm surprised. You said you couldn't dance" Giselle teased.
"I said I didn't, I never said I couldn't" Robert said with a smile, sending an affectionate glance at his dance partner, Nancy. Aware that the social proprieties were not being met, Edward softly cleared his throat.
"Oh" Giselle exclaimed guiltily. "This is Edward". She paused, "He's my prince" Giselle finished simply.
"This is Nancy". Robert stuttered unsure how to introduce Nancy. Girlfriend seemed too immature and date didn't seem to qualify for a relationship that had spanned almost as long as his daughter had been alive.
"We're together" Nancy clarified calmly reaching over to take Robert's hand.
"And this beautiful lady is Giselle" Edward said "The love of my life, my hearts true desire".
Nancy stared in awe.
"Is something wrong?" Edward asked noticing.
"No. It was just the way you said that. So straightforward. It's really romantic" Nancy replied.
Edward smiled "Why thank you"
"Well folks it's that time of night I'd like to ask each gentlemen to invite a lady he did not accompany this evening to dance the King and Queens Waltz"
A pop ballad started to play on the speaker. At the hearing of the announcement Edward graciously turned to Nancy "May I have the pleasure?".
Sparing a quick glance at Robert, Nancy nodded her head and smiled taking Edwards hand and he led her to the dancefloor.
After a few moments Robert held out his hand and with a smile "Shall we?" Giselle took his hand and Robert began leading her on the dancefloor.
You're in my arms
And all the world is calm
The music playing on for only two
Feeling the music flowing through her Giselle felt herself surrender to the music. She had these feelings inside her she had never felt before. She began move gracefully around the dance floor.
So close together
And when Im with you
So close to feeling alive
A life goes by
Romantic dreams will stop
So I bid mine goodbye and never knew
So close was waiting, waiting here with you
And now forever I know
All that I wanted to hold you
So close
Her position switched so that she was facing away from Robert as they spun around the room. Her heart broke when she spotted Edward and Nancy dancing with hurt looks on their faces. She didn't want to hurt anyone.
So close to reaching that famous happy ending
Almost believing this was not pretend
And now you're beside me and look how far we've come
So far we are so close
Then the music quieted and they were faced with Edward and Nancy.
"May I cut in?" Nancy asked quietly with only a slight note of accusation in her tone.
How could I face the faceless days
If I should lose you now?
Were so close
To reaching that famous happy ending
And almost believing this was not pretend
Lets go on dreaming for we know we are
So close
So close
And still so far
Giselle murmured "Yes, of course". She turned to Edward who had his hand out she took it and the two made their way upstairs. Giselle felt all these strange feelings inside her at once. As they climbed the stairs Giselle tried to hold back her tears.
Edward stopped "Your sad" he remarked.
Giselle smiled turning to him "Oh no, I'm fine".
Edward knew she wasn't. "No your not". He led her to nearby chaise and sat her down. Edward sat next to her, he took both of her hands into his. "Tell me what's wrong my love, so I can help you".
Giselle was shocked. Edward actually noticed. How was she supposed to tell him she was in love with someone else?
"Giselle?" he prompted gently. He gave her hands a soft squeeze. "Just tell me what's wrong".
Giselle cried, she leaned forward and rested her head on Edward's "I've been so confused ever since I came here. Robert and I had such a nice conversation at the restaurant before Pip showed up. But I was still waiting for you and when Robert told me I needed to accept you weren't coming I got so, so, so angry with him and then I started feeling confused about Robert, what I felt about him. I-I just don't know what to do. I don't know what I feel anymore".
There was a hint of sadness in Edward's eyes. But he mostly looked concerned for her. "Giselle I want you to be happy. You have managed to do it all by yourself. I love you Giselle and I do want to marry you. But more than that, I want you to be happy. I would never force you to do something that you don't want to do. I'll give you time".
"Edward, thank you" Giselle whispered. She had just seen a side of of Edward she had never seen before.
Giving her a small smile Edward stood up. "Why don't I go and get some refreshments I saw some downstairs and try a second date?".
Giselle nodded returning the smile "That would be wonderful".
With a slight bow in her direction Edward strode back down the stairs and headed towards the refreshment tables.
Giselle was grateful knowing that Edward was giving her the time to make her decision. She needed time to think and relax. She stood up and took a deep breath. She turned to the dancing couples and spotted Robert and Nancy, they looked happy together. She did not want to ruin their 'happily ever after'. Nancy was happy with Robert and he was happy with her.
It was rude to spy so Giselle decided to walk back to the chaise to wait Edward's return. As she turned around she gasped in horror. It was the hag who pushed her down the well. "You! She exclaimed taking a step away from her. "You sent me here!"
"I'm so glad to see you. I've been so very worried," the hag lisped giving Giselle an earnest look. "It was such a horrible accident that brought you to this terrible place with so much sadness" Giselle shivered as the hag began to stroke her hair while continuing to speak "So much pain". The hag noticed her staring at Robert then at Edward who was struggling with the drinks . "To never be with the one you love. Doomed to be with another . . . for eternity".
Tears came into Giselle's eyes. "But it doesn't have to be that way" The hag crooned "I can stop it. I can make all those bad memories disappear".
Giselle felt a bit of hope rise through her. She wanted to forget everything, then it wouldn't have to be so hard.
The hag quickly produced a shiny, perfect looking red apple and held it in front of Giselle's face. "Just one bite and then all of this will go away. The people that you met, you won't remember anything" the hag promised still holding out the apple. "Just sweet dreams and happy endings"
Trembling Giselle took the apple out of the hag's hand. That's what she wanted more than anything, to forget ever going here. She wouldn't have to choose between Robert and Edward. It would just be Edward, him and her living in eternal happiness.
"But you must hurry" The hag insisted. "For the magic will not work unless you take a bite before the clock strikes twelve. Hurry now. Hurry." The hag began to tap her fingers together anxiously as Giselle raised the apple to her lips. "Yes, yes, yes".
Giselle took a bite. With a small gasp she fell to the floor, the apple slipped from her hands and rolled down the stairs.