Well, it has definitely been awhile since I have written. I had got so discouraged when I was younger with my other fic's because of lack of responses that I eventually just gave up altogether :/ Three years and four college writing classes later, I'm finally back :) Hopefully in that long period my writing has grown. I plan to revise and rewrite my older stories that were wrote sometime around when I was fourteen lol. Anyways! My first new story coming back is Same Beginning, New Ending! I'm really excited about this story...its been in my head for over a week and I finally decided to type it up and get it on here, so I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I do writing it.
Disclaimer: I don't own Tangled and none of the quotes or characters in this story! All credit goes to Disney...the only thing I own is the name of the twins if I can come up with some good ones lol -_- Well, on to the story!
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Chapter 1: Birthday Surprise
(Flynn's POV)
"I am so sick of running around! Why can't anything I do ever be right!"
A young Flynn angrily whispered as he ran through the dense forest. He stopped and leaned on a tree to catch his breath for a moment, before reluctantly resuming his run. He could still hear some of the palace guards shouting, so he knew they were close, too close for his liking or comfort. 'Honestly! You take an apple every once in a while, and suddenly your the most wanted criminal in the kingdom!'
At the young age of thirteen, Flynn was already very accustomed to stealing and dodging palace guards. He had only ever been caught once, and was let off the hook, but old habits die hard. Still, he had to wonder as he ran deeper into the foliage, if an apple had been worth this whole exhausting man-hunt. He would be caught and once again thrown back into the hell-hole formerly known as an orphanage.' I won't let my self be caught this time, I'll never see light again if they get me into that place again.' With that worse-than death fate keeping him running, he pushed on.
He slowed down slightly when he came to what appeared to be a wall of vines. He stepped to it and pushed his hand through, finding an opening. Not questioning his good fortune, he quickly slipped behind the vines and ran forward . He looked back once to assure his self he wasn't being followed, and when he turned around he stopped in awe. There before him was a huge tower, with a beautiful waterfall in the background. He slowly walked up to it, wondering if the isolated tower was occupied or not.
As he stepped closer, he caught something golden in the corner of his eye, and turned to see a young girl leaning against the singular window frame, with what seemed to be a bored and sullen expression, although her eyes were closed and her brows furrowed. When he was standing directly from the tower, he took a quick moment to look at her. The first thing he noticed was her hair. It was a beautiful golden color, healthy looking and very long. It hung off the window blowing in the wind at least three or four feet down. It was longer than he had ever seen a girl wear their hair. Her skin was a fair complexion, and since her eyes were closed, he couldn't see their hue. To Flynn she appeared about five or six. He was curious as to why she in a tower so far from the market and so isolated, and finally since he arrived, voiced his questions.
"Hey, girl! What are ya' doing up there?"
Flynn watched as the girl nearly lurched from the sill in shock, whether from his sudden appearance during her dozing, or the fact that he was even there, he couldn't tell. Judging by how far into the forest, and how well hidden the tower was, he supposed it was some secret of sorts. The unknown girl stared down at him with huge green eyes that held a mixture of shock and fear in them. What could possibly have her so terrified? He couldn't have startled her that much, could he?
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(Rapunzel POV)
Early that morning, mommy had me sing for her again. She softly brushed my hair, and as I finished, I heard her usual sigh of content. Today was my birthday, and as a special treat mommy made me a big breakfast with all of my of my favorite foods. After we ate, she handed me two presents, one being a new princess book to add to my slowly growing collection, and the other was a baby doll with hair that was my color. She wore a happy smile and pretty pink dress. I thanked mommy many times and she smiled softly at me. She came to stand in front of me an crouched down, placing her hands on my small shoulders.
"Sweetheart, mommy has many errands to run today. Can you be a big girl for me and wait till I return?"
She stared at me and my face must have fallen because she took my chin and lifted my head back up. She stared waiting for an answer and I sullenly gave her my usual reply.
"Yes mommy."
She then promised me that she would be back by dinner to make my favorite dinner, hazelnut soup. I tried to smile and act cheerful, but the thought of being alone for my fifth birthday saddened me. As mommy was packing a lunch to take with her, I blurted out the question that sat on my tongue.
"Why can't I go outside?"
I looked at her, and her calm face turned dark. She slowly looked at me, her eyes looked just as sad as I felt inside, before she replied.
"The world is a dark and dangerous place, filled with horrible selfish people. You must stay here were it's safe. Do you understand flower?"
I ducked my head my a little as I looked up replying with a soft 'yes mommy'. Her face then lit up as she came and kissed me on my head, before opening the secret passage on the floor to the stairwell, and slowly climbed down. As she faded from view, I slowly covered her path as she had taught me, and then ran to the window to see her off. When she emerged from behind the tower, she looked up at me smiling and saying,"I'll see you in a bit my flower!" I waved back saying,"I love you mommy!" As she slowly disappeared through the rock-like opening to our secret tower, my smile quickly faded to a lonely. I missed her already...
I turned around wondering what to do for the remainder of my birthday, before remembering the new book that mommy had just got me. I quickly ran to grab it and my new dolly, officially named Sarah, and ran back to sit by the window sill. After I finished the book, my head filled with the fairytale dreams and princess stories, I sat it down and stared out the window with my elbows on sill. It was such a beautiful day, and I wished I could of enjoyed it first hand.
(Normal POV)
After watching the scenery for a bit, Rapunzel didn't notice that she had started to drift. Sometimes when she dreamed, she could see a bright sun surrounded by purple, although she had no clue as to what it meant. Her brows slightly furrowed as she day-dreamed over the odd image that appeared in her mind from time to time. Just as she was almost asleep, she heard something that made her heart skip a beat.
"Hey, girl! What are ya' doing up there?"
