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Authors note
Hello there, lovely readers. This is my first ever Fanfic, and I am really nervous about whether people will read it or not. Please leave reviews on what I need to change or edit throughout the story, or any ideas or predictions you have. I would love to hear from you! I will be updating once a week, unless this Fanfic gets 15 reviews, then I will do it twice a week! I've already finished 4 or 5 chapters of this story and wouldn't mind posting them early as long as I get some reviews...Anyways, read on! I hope you enjoy it!
I sat alone in a compartment, my leg bouncing impatiently as I waited for the parting whistle, indicating that I would finally be leaving this station to start an hours long journey to freedom.
I stared out the window dully, trying to discern my parents from the many faces crowding the station. I couldn't spot my fathers towering figure, nor my mothers glinting golden crown among the hubbub of people.
Behind me, came the faint scraping of the sliding door, opening to admit a friendly face, framed with golden locks, all tucked into a large braid nearly running the length of girl herself.
"Hello?" She asked, her voice light and airy. "Is this compartment taken?"
I smiled and pointed at the seat across from me. " Go ahead lassie. There isn't anyone in here but me."
The girl gave a small smile and brought in her cat. "I hope you don't mind my cat. Her name is Sola." She told me.
I shook my head. "Of course not, got a cat myself, back at home."
Once the girl had had time to settle into her seat, I turned my attention to her.
"So, whats your name?" I asked her.
"Rapunzel Corona. What's yours?'' Rapunzel tucked some hair behind her ear.
I gave a firm nod. "Merida DunBroch, of Scotland." I didn't feel the need to tell mention I was royalty. I wanted to start anew here, and that included dropping the title of 'princess'.
Rapunzel smiled and peered out the window.
"Who is that?" She asked, leaning closer to the window.
Curious, I peered out the window as well. A tall burly man, with large muscles caught my attention. He stood, looming over a small skinny boy carrying a large cage with a tiny owl nestled inside. The man carried the trolley behind him, as though it weighed nothing.
"Oi, that's quite the scrawny boy he's got there." I told her.
"I wonder if that's his father...he's so...huge." Rapunzel said nodding, observing the odd pair.
Suddenly, the man reached down to pat the boy in a somewhat reassuring manner, only to nearly knock him over.
I scoffed. "Poor lad."
I watched as the boy stepped up on to the train after what seemed a briefly awkward conversation. For some reason, I felt a certain attachment to this boy. While others stared at the behemoth of a man looming over them, I focused on the boy. Something deep in my mind pulled at the sight of him, making me feel as though I had met him before or known him very long ago. I couldn't shake the feeling even after his father disappeared from view.
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I peered through the glass of another compartment's door, only to find it full as well. I sighed. How did they all fill up so fast? The train had already pulled away from the station and was now beginning to rumble along it's tracks. Surely, there had to be another compartment? As I approached the back of train, I was beginning to lose hope. That is, until I discovered one of the last three compartments to be nearly empty. I took a deep breath and knocked on the door.
A girl slid the door open and looked at me. She beckoned for me to enter, smiling.
"Thanks." I muttered. I stepped into the compartment. A second girl sat there, though this was one looked much different.
The girl who had opened the door for me had long, golden hair tucked into a thick braid, woven with a few flowers. The second girl had a mane of fiery hair, wild and untamed. While the first girl had gentle facial features and large, doeful green eyes, the second girl had defined cheekbones, but a softer jawline. Her bright blue eyes sparkled with determination.
"I-uh, was wondering if this compartment was full." I stammered. "I mean it's fine if it is or something, I mean I could go sit outside or-"
"It's fine." The fiery-haired girl said, her voice ringing with a strong Scottish accent, reminding me of home. "We weren't expecting anyone else."
The girl with the long golden hair smiled kindly. "Go ahead and sit." She gestured to the seat beside the Scot.
"Uh, thanks." I muttered, relieved I wouldn't have to sit outside for the train ride. I walked over and sat down beside the Scot, close to the door.
The green-eyed girl sat down across from me and stroked her cat, who was laying in the sunlight. I shuffled nervously in my seat before the Scot spoke up.
"So, wee lamb, whats your name?"
"Uh...Hiccup. Just Hiccup." I said with a small nod.
"That's an odd name." The Scot frowned.
"Yeah, I know. Could be worse though, my cousin's name is Snotlout."
The Scot gave a short laugh.
"Well, Hiccup, my name is Merida DunBroch of Scotland." She jabbed a thumb over at the second girl. "Blondie over here is Rapunzel Corona."
"Hello." Rapunzel gave a small wave.
Merida and Rapunzel, the Scot and Blondie.
"So, Punzie" Merida said. "How did you get you're letter?"
Rapunzel gave a tiny hint of a smile. "It's not a very exciting story."
"I don't care." Merida said. "Tell us!"
"Okay...I guess." Rapunzel blushed slightly and began her story. I listened intently, interested as to how others received their letters.
"Well, one day I was just sitting at home, reading..."