This is based on the Big Four fandom, but through out the story I will be putting different Disney, Pixar and Dreamwork characters in the story line to fill character positions. Try and spot them if you can, they will be somewhat hidden.
I hope you enjoy this story, and that it's a little different from most of the Rise of the Brave Tangled Dragons stories that you've read. Yes there's romance, but I intend to make it more complicated than simply, Merrcup, Jerida, Jackunzel, Hicunzel. Hopefully it'll be interesting ;) Enjoy! And don't forget to leave comments and feedback!
"It is done." The woman informs, standing behind his tall black figure in the midst of the dark cave of misfortune and terror. "I have successfully captured the girl and locked her away where no one will ever find her, also having removed her memory, as you wished." Her green cat eyes glow compared to her ash black hair and cloak that consume her tall, lanky body.
"Excellent. Well done Gothel." He hisses, not turning back to acknowledge the woman. His stare remains locked on the silver bowl of water lying before him.
"And what about the others?" She asks bitterly. "Have all the curses been released?"
A small, chilling chuckle escapes Pitch's gray lips. "Indeed. The Nightmares have already been casted." Drawing his hands from his black robe, Pitch dips a boney finger into the bowl and causes ripples to form. Then, emerging from the water, an image of three small children comes into view.
"How adorable." He sighs as he watches the children, each one in present time. His yellow eyes flicker towards the one girl, with a head of wild red curls bouncing up and down as she runs about. In her small grasps she holds a bow made just the right size for her. Pitch can't help but laugh at the little girl as she plays around, practicing with her new gift, barely even able to hold the arrow steady.
Then his vision is drawn towards the boy, who could be no older than five. Tucked in, the scrawny child lies in a giant bed, the rugged blankets consuming his dinky body. His big, shy, green eyes gaze in the direction of his mother, a burly woman with brown, straw like hair and fully clothed in armor. In her hands is a book, a big one filled with adventure and imagination. The boy listens attentively, each word his mother speaks getting stored in his big head for safe keeping. With a grin his mother messes up his brown hair, and the boy lets out a loud giggle.
Finally Pitch's eyes beam at the last child. A girl. As she creeps down the stairs and through the circular walls that confine her, with long, golden hair dragging behind her, she comes to the only window in the tower. Pulling up a chair she climbs it, becoming just tall enough to look through. Her small palms press against the glass and push the windows open. Eyes dazzling, reflecting the stars in the sky, her cheeks glow and pink lips form a tiny smile.
Pitch brushes his finger against the girls face and smiles gently. "They're so innocent and harmless." Then from the depths of his chest, an evil, numbing laughter crawls from his throat and booms violently into the air, almost causing the cave walls to tremble. "And yet these are the ones who threaten my reign and existence?" Suddenly a burst of black dust escapes from his hands and cloak, surrounding him and Gothel. The ceiling shakes, dropping a few rocks and stones. But they both remain still.
"Yes." She agrees, once the room has calmed down. "It is indeed hard to believe that such weaklings could ever take down a mighty power such as yourself. I almost don't see the point in going through all the trouble to ensure that they stay separated. They are kids after all."
"Kids indeed. But one day they will grow up to be rulers of the most powerful kingdoms in the land. Dunbroch, Berk, Corona, and Arendelle. And I cannot allow that to happen. Or at least let them rule at their most powerful." Pitch returns to his gaze at the bowl of water.
"Merida- a flame, burning with courage, leadership, and bravery- if not put out could cause a wild fire. That's why, in order to tame this spark, her power and headship must become her fear and down fall as well."
"And how will you do this?" Gothel questions.
"By poisoning her with a darkness, selfishness." He raises his hand and dips his cold finger once again into the water. But this time, spilling from his touch, black ink forms in the water and dances around the girl. "The selfishness of Mor'du." Roaring from within the water the black ink comes together and consumes the girl, transforming into the face of a great, terrifying black bear.
"Hiccup- a boy with the power of intelligence, imagination and creation- is next in line to lead the most dominant Viking village, Berk. But no matter how smart he may be, physical strength is expected in every Viking. So what is better than a weak leader? A weak leader with the fear of never becoming a strong one." With another evil grin he dips his finger above the boy and the darkness consumes him as well, transforming into a wicked beast, with long wings, green eyes and vicious fangs. "The Nightfury will take care of that."
"Then finally little Rapunzel- the girl with the power of the sun. Born into one of the most powerful kingdoms in the world, Corona, and possessing the power that she does, she poses an even greater threat." He slightly turns his head in Gothel's direction. "That's why she must be locked away from everyone. All those she loves and cares for. For a flower can only bloom if the sun is shining, and will die if left in the shade." He dips his finger in the water. "Let the outside world be her fear." The blackness transforms into the woman standing behind him, Gothel. "And let the sun set for good."
Pitches growing laughter once again fills the room, as the once crystal clear water is infected by the darkness and turns into a pool of black. "Fear will rule their lives, and they will be their own down fall!"
"What about Jack?" Gothel interrupts his cries. "Jack of Arendelle?"
"Jack?" Pitch says, becoming silent. "He's already been taken care of." His smile stretches to the side, showing all his pearly sharp teeth. "Let's just say he's been removed from the problem."
"Removed?" Gothel asks.
"Yes." Pitch says, finally turning towards the woman and looking at her straight on for the first time. "Jack no longer exists in this world. I've put him elsewhere." His body stands only a foot away from Gothel's, and then leans down to reach her eye level. "I've put him in a place where no one can see him."