Hey guys! Sorry if my summary is hard to understand, it is hard to explain without giving away the entire plot. It's better than it sounds! :) R&R :)

VERY IMORTANT: In this story, Rapunzel was never kidnapped when she was a baby or anything, but that will be explained a little more once you start reading. So that means she grew up as a princess, in a castle, yada yada yada. I just didn't want you guys to be confused.

And sorry if this is similar to anyone else's story, I haven't read much Tangled FF. Sorry in advance, but this is an original idea :)

Disclaimer: I do not own Tangled or any of its characters. I only own the storyline I made and any other new characters not in the movie.

Rapunzel's POV

I can't sleep.

My mind is still too full, still too busy to even comprehend sleep. I can't stop thinking about next week. It's supposed to be the best day of my life, right? I turn eighteen, essentially starting a new era of my life. But I'm not even looking forward to it in the slightest.

My mother tries to assure me that it just seems that way at first, but that it all changes once it actually happens. I'd like to believe that too, but I'm not so sure.

Once I turn eighteen, I get no more leisure time. At least, not even close to as much I have now, or have had my entire life. And it's not that I've had all that much, what with all my duties and such. But, still, I will have to miss out on my daily stroll through the royal gardens, my walks through the town, the trips to my art room. Soon it will have to be scheduled meet the people days, or planned "relaxation hours". I will lose most all of the little freedom I possess.

And freedom to me is everything, because I've never really had it.

I'm not complaining, though. I do have it good. I have two parents who love me very much, food, clothing, a castle. But I'm not as happy as some would think. Sometimes I think I just wasn't cut out for the royal life. I want adventure, freedom to go wherever I want, do whatever I want, meet whomever I want. Apparently, though, life has other plans for me.

I finally give up on sleep and get out of bed. My hair streams out in a long trail behind me. When my hair isn't up in an intricate braid, it gets really annoying.

But I ignore it and take a wool sweater of a hook hanging by my balcony, wrapping it around my body. I lean my arms on the rail and look out at the kingdom. I close my eyes and feel the cool wind gently blow on my face. I open my eyes upon hearing the sound of music humming. I look down and see the town lit up. I smile and watch the little people dance in the streets. Even though it's late, around 11, the villagers still dance. Lights and music fill the packed town square. Who knows what the party is for, the villagers just have them. Oh, how I wish I was one of them.

I love coming out here, just watching them and hearing them. Even though I watch from high above, far away, I feel like one of them, like I am with them. But I'm not. I have to be stuck up here, waiting for my life to be taken away from me.

Sighing, I continue to gaze out at the festival. I close my eyes and allow myself to feel the music running through me. I hum along, and before I realize it, I'm dancing around the balcony, mimicking the people below me. When the song finishes, I laugh to myself and go back to where I was previously standing. My smile soon faded upon realization that I probably would never actually be there, dancing and laughing with the people.

Or would I?

I widened my eyes as the idea hit me. Why not? Why not go to one of the town's festivals? What would be so bad about that? My parents would be fine with it. And what villagers wouldn't want to have a celebration with the very princess of their kingdom? But I'm probably more anxious to meet them than they are to meet me! And I know one thing now; I am not going to lose my freedom before I have a chance to go to one of these parties.

Tomorrow, I decide. I'm going tomorrow. After reaching this conclusion, I feel content and make my way to my bed and climb in.

I still can't sleep, but this time it's for a different reason. This time, I'm excited.

I'm already up and bolting out of my bedroom as the maid comes to wake me for the day. My hair still long behind me, I rush to the dining hall to find my parents sitting at the long table, about to begin eating.

"Good morning, dear," my mother says. She smiles as I take a seat.

"Good morning, mother," I call back, anxious to get breakfast over with and get out into town. The festivities don't start until later that day, but I want to spend the whole day in town.

I scarf down my breakfast (which was a delicious dish of pancakes and eggs) and quickly thank the staff for my food. I'm about to exit the room when I hear my father's voice behind me.

"Why are you in such a rush, Rapunzel? You have hardly spoken to us all morning," he says with an amused expression.

"Sorry daddy I just… was really hoping I could spend the day in town today?" I look up at them hopefully.

"Sweetie, we're supposed to work on the details of your party next week and…" my mother pauses when she sees my puppy dog eyes, begging her to allow me to go. She looks over at my father and sighs. "Yes, fine, but that means a lot of work tomorrow."

"Oh, thank you thank you thank you!" I run and hug them both.

"Be safe!" they call as I leave the room. I wave at them I leave the hall for my bedroom to get ready for the day.

I reach my room and go to my wardrobe, throwing open the doors to examine my choices. I finally decide on a pretty green dress. It's a light green, with lace trimming the hem, sleeves, and neckline. White pearls snake around the midsection, leading to the silky skirt with light swirls sewed in.

I pull the gown on and call my maid to braid my hair.

"Well, don't you look nice," my maid, Angelee, comments as she enters.

"Thank you." I stand in front of the mirror as she braids my hair in my usual intricate braid. When she finishes, my hair barely reaches past my ankles. I inspect myself when she finishes. My braid looks great, as always, thanks to Angelee. I also notice that the green of my dress brings out my vibrant green eyes and my pink lips.

I gasp at my appearance. "Thank you, Angelee!" I'm too excited to listen to her respond that all I do is kiss Angelee on the cheek and run out the door. I laugh as I run down the stairs. Today is going to be great! I think as I exit the front door of the castle. When I get to the front gate, the guards immediately open the heavy doors. I smile as a thank you, and walk out into the kingdom. At this moment, however small it may be, I feel free.

Alright, well that's it for this chapter. I really hope you guys liked it! It will get better, I promise :) You will not be disappointed. Please review, I'd love to see what you guys have to say! :)