Wow! Thanks for all of the stellar reviews everyone! Just for that, here's another one-shot! This time, it's in honour of the holiday season.
Side Note: I'm working one chapter 3 for "What Once Was Mine" as we speak (or...type:P) But y'know, tis the season for exams!
Disclaimer: Trust Me Pets... Mother Knows Best!
Rapunzel shot a quick glance over her shoulder, her green eyes wide and wary. Mother would disapprove, but this was something she wanted to do, and gosh darn it, she was going to do it!
Mother was upstairs, singing loudly to herself while she moved things around. It was very odd... behavior (was that the right word?), but Rapunzel hardly noticed. She'd also smuggled something up with her under her cloak, something Rapunzel was curious about, but Mother forbade her from going upstairs till she called her up.
Taking a breath, Rapunzel chewed nervously on her lower lip. She squeezed her eyes shut, hummed a quick, calming tune, and pushed open the window panels.
A sharp winter breeze greeted her, making Rapunzel gasp in shock and delight. Snowflakes drifted, merrily swirling in the wind; one landed on her small, freckled nose, melting instantly, making her squeal.
Then, timidly, Rapunzel stuck out her tongue, and burst out into quiet giggles when the flakes made impact. It was just like water! Snow was fun!
"Rapunzel!"
The four-year old girl gasped out of fright this time, nearly falling off of the chair she was standing on. Not even bothering to close the shutters, Rapunzel turned slowly, her eyes lowered, her cheeks loosing they're happy pink glow.
Mother's arms were crossed, and her expression was not a happy one. Without a word, she strode forward, and slammed the shutters closed, making Rapunzel flinch.
"Oh Rapunzel, how could you?" Mother demanded, her voice heavy in the dramatics. "You know that it's cold outside, and you know that the window has to stay closed until it goes away," She peered at Rapunzel, her eyes as hard as pebbles. "You know that, don't you, Rapunzel?"
"Yes mother..."
"Because you know if the window is open while it's cold out, you will get sick, die, and leave me here all on my own?"
Rapunzel made a small noise. "Yes mother..." she murmured, tears pooling at the corners of her eyes. With a great sniffle, she ran into Mother's arms.
"I'm s-sor-wy Mommy!" She wailed while Mother (awkwardly) stroked her beautiful golden hair. "I don't want to never ever die and leave you on your lonesome!" She buried her face in Mother's dress, breathing in the spicy scents of cinnamon and pine.
Mother heaved a sigh, "Well that's a good girl," she said, lifting Rapunzel's head up to stop her from drenching her skirt. "Now, dry you're eyes and come with me; Mumsy has a wittle surprise for you!" She sang and flounced up the stairs, with a dejected Rapunzel trailing behind her.
When her feet landed on the top step, Rapunzel lifted her head, her mouth fell open in wonder, and her eyes began to sparkle once more.
A small Christmas tree stood at the end of her bed, and underneath were some pastels, a tiny canvas, and a teddy bear with brown fur and soft, loving eyes. The tree wasn't decorated, like all the ones she'd seen in picture books, but it was still very pretty, and it was all hers!
Rapunzel shot forward, wrapped her arms around Mother's legs, and hugged super-tight, "Thank you Mother!" she cried.
"You are welcome, my beloved flower," Mother answered, resting her hand atop of Rapunzel's head, surprising herself with the act of tenderness. Just another step on the road to being a mother, I suppose.
Short and sweet :). I'm thinking about writing one of Rapunzel hitting puberty next :P You're thoughts? Also, I kind of want to write some Flynn one-shots ;D Wait and see, shall we?