Recap
The girl frowned slightly, "You know though…I feel rather up sad Pascal. I don't for the life of me know why though…Oh well." She shrugged slightly and left to her room.
Jack looked up at her, "It's because I didn't come…" He frowned deeply. Tooth fluttered in, "Oh Jack…this is why you were in such a rush to leave…" She reached to touch him but he smacked her hand away harshly. He rose to his feet and glared deeply at the four in front of him, "This…This is all your fault! She was the one…the one person who saw me and you took that away!" He clenched his fists, his glare not leaving as he quickly shot out of tower in rage, a huge snow storm hitting the kingdom in his rage.
Tooth looked at the big bellied man with worry. North frowned and rubbed his bearded chin, "This is not good…not good at all…" The guardians looked up at the room in which the girl slept before making their way out of the tower themselves.
Three of the four Guardians met back up at the North Pole, Sandman needing to attend to the sleeping children. Bunny sat on the windowsill, looking melancholy as he idling sharpened his boomerang. Even as much as he hated Jack Frost because of their constant war on Easter, he couldn't help but feel guilty for being one of the four that caused the winter spirit to lose his only believer. North rubbed his hand down his long beard as he was in thought. Even as he munched on a cookie in his silence, there was no joy in his eyes as there normally was. The normally buzzing Toothina was only slowly ordering her baby tooths where to go, her pink eyes holding such sadness. Finally she looked over at the Russian man and softly stated, "You know, he'll never accept being a Guardian now…"
Blue eyes looked over at the fairy before North rubbed crumbs out of his beard, "Manny said that he is guardian, so he will accept. I'm not saying I don't know when, but it will happen. My only concern is…" He looked up at the glowing moon that hung in the dark night sky, "If Man in Moon decided to choose a new Guardian, does this mean something bad is about to happen?" He patted his belly as he spoke then looked at his two fellow guardians, "Well! Until then my friends, I suppose you can go back to your own world. Here, I'll give you portal." With that, North pulled out two globes and whispered to one, "Tooth Palace." He then threw it and a portal appeared for the Tooth Fairy. She smiled, "Thanks North." And then she fluttered into it, it disappearing once she did. The bearded Guardian looked over at the Easter Bunny and motioned the globe to him in an offering manner, "Hm?" The giant bunny rose from his seat and he shook his head, "Nah mate, I'll stick to my tunnels." With that said, his giant foot tapped the wooden floor and he fell into the hole that appeared. As it closed up, a tiny flower appeared which made Saint Nick huff.
The curly haired woman pulled up the hood of her cloak as she exited her secret opening that was at the bottom of the tower. Her grey eyes looked up at the window to make sure her daughter wouldn't see her before she went off into the woods. Gothel let out an aggravated sigh as she came to a really old bed frame that had mold growing out of it. Underneath it was dark hole that didn't seem to have an end. With a roll of her eyes, she put a hand on her hip and called out, "I really hope you don't expect me to come down there, Pitch." A devious chuckle was heard as a shadow came up behind her then formed a man. Gold eyes laid on her, "Oh? Have a little fear of the dark?" The witch shook her head as she turned to the evil spirit and waved her hand in the air, "I'm pretty sure what you wanted has now happened. She covered up her painting of that white haired male you so despise." She then crossed her arms, "Now, I need her power to work permanently. That was the deal."
Another low chuckle came as the boogieman slipped back into a shadow and then appeared back, standing on top of the almost broken bed frame, though he didn't seem to have put any weight on the molded planks. He gave a sharp toothed grin as he looked at the woman deceitfully, "Oh, but your part of the deal has yet to be complete, my dear." Rage came over to the falsely young face as Gothel spun around and growled out, "What do you mean?! I swear Pitch, if you double cross me!" A dark laugh left his throat as he jumped off the broken bed and walked over to the enraged human, "Now, now, do calm down." He looked at his hand as he slowly started to have black sand swirl around it, "Jack Frost is raged, and I'm lucky that it's at the Guardians right now." He clenched his fist around the sand to make it disperse, "But he won't just leave that child of yours so soon. He feels something akin to love for her. We need to completely crush him." An evil grin came to his face as amusement came to his eyes, "I need you to let your darling Rapunzel fall in love with someone else."
Mother Gothel scoffed as she crossed her arms over her chest, "Pitch, you know I couldn't do that. If someone knew she was the lost princess…" Her eyes narrowed at the thought, "I'd lose her and what power she does possess." Gold eyes narrowed as a slightly angered voice spoke to her, "It's not my fault you lost the flower to a girl." Then Pitch Black allowed his form to sink into the shadow that was beneath him, "Well Gothel, you're smart. But I fear your daughter wouldn't even get to close to realizing feelings of love until she's a bit older…" His voice echoed as he slipped into the dark hole, "Until that time arises, just continue to make sure she doesn't believe…" The curly haired woman let out a sigh. She didn't think she could trust anyone. She started her way back to the tower. She knew if she was going to do this, she'd have to have someone who's also the enemy of the kingdom. A snort came from her, hating that the spirit of fear was making this process so drawn out.
Jack finally landed on a mountain top, crouching down and gripping his staff. He had pulled up the hood of his jacket and was letting it shadow his face. As his breathing finally slowed down, he blinked as he realized his face was wet from salty tears that had been falling from his face. He wiped his face and then looked up to see Sandy at his work, bringing pleasant dreams to all of the children in the village below. As he watched the golden sand swirl and take many different shapes, Jack found it somewhat comforting. Finally, the winter spirit came off his perch and floated up to the bright cloud in which the Sandman stood doing his work. His gold eyes looked at the boy that floated near him and he offered him a caring smile before sending some sand his way. The pale hand of the boy slowly touched it and blinked as he saw it take two shapes. One was of Rapunzel, her long hair seeming to blow in wind. The next to come from the sand was one that looked like Jack. Confusion was brought to the white haired male's face as he glanced at Sandman who only gave him a shrug and a look that urged him to continue watching.
Jack complied as his blue eyes looked back and saw that the two figures were now sloppily dancing, which made a soft chuckle leave his throat. Then the two slowly stopped and Rapunzel was hugging Jack tightly, looking up at him. The watcher looked on intently, leaning forward a bit. When he saw the girl start to lean her head up to the sand Jack and that's when a blush came to a pale face as the white haired male made his hands mess up the sand and destroy the figures. "What was that Sandy," the embarrassed boy asked, looking away a bit. A silent chuckle came from the dream spirit which received a slight smile from Frost. Jack put a hand on Sandy's head, "Thanks…" When the floating boy received a nice nod from the working guardian, he took his hand off and then waved goodbye before letting the wind carry him back to Corona. The ice spirit had found a new found hope from the scene that showed from the magical sand. Until he could find a way to make her believe, he was going to protect his blonde friend and would be by her side for as long as it took.
An excited blonde woke up as she came down the stairs, her yards long of hair trailing behind her. She smiled at chameleon friend, "I'm turning 18 tomorrow Pascal! 18!" She clapped with joy before she started on her chores for the day. After sweeping up the tower she took out her brush and started brushing every inch of her golden locks. Then her eye spotted a spot above her fire play that held a decretive shield. She eyed it before taking it down. She was a bit surprised that the space was of pure white. The blonde shrugged it off though as she got her paints out, set it on the fireplace then crawled up beside it. She started painting a night sky with trees everywhere. In the sky, she put glowing lanterns. Then, to finish up her picture, she drew herself on top of a tree, staring into the sky with her golden hair touching the ground. Her emerald eyes held sadness as she stared at her picture, "I'm…I'm going to ask her, Pascal."
An invisible boy floated in the air beside Pascal. He sat criss-cross as he smiled softly at her picture, looking over at the green chameleon, "She's always such an amazing painter." The lizard gave him a nod, a smile on his face. Rapunzel then jumped off from her spot on the mantle and put up her paints. She then heard her mother call to her and she scooped up her pet and put him behind the curtain that now hid her newest painting. "Don't let her see you," She whispered to her only friend and then made her way to the window. The lonely girl threw her hair over the hook and let it fall down to the woman that requested her. The blonde heaved up the older woman up as she backed up into the tower. Gothel let out a pleasant sigh as she stepped into the tower, "Oh, thank you so much my dear Rapunzel!" The younger female pulled her hair fully off the hook and gave a tired smile to her mother, "Oh, it's nothing mother…" She then put her hands together in a pleading way and she bit her lip then looked at her mother, "Um, but I'd like to ask you something…" She was mumbling a bit due to the fact of her nervousness.
The dark haired woman rubbed her forehead, "Oh you do know how I hate the mumbling, Rapunzel!" She looked at the mirror and pulled at her crow's feet as she turned to look back at her daughter, "Would you sing for mommy?" A frown came to Rapunzel's freckled face but she hurriedly put her felt stool in front of her mother's large chair and ran to get the brush before putting it in Gothel's hands and pushing her into the chair. She sat down and started to sing quickly which made the old woman have to brush through the glowing locks quickly just to get rejuvenated. Her grey eyes widened as she watched the young girl jump up to her feet. Finally the witch sighed, "What is with you Rapunzel?" The blonde bit her bottom lip as she rubbed her arm slightly, now debating whether or not she should even ask now.
Jack watched from his spot near the stairs, frowning a bit in the shadowed area. He whispered softly, "Go on…You have to stand up to her…"
It was as if it was like she had heard his words of encouragement, Rapunzel's plump lips pressed into a thin line before she straightened up and started speaking, "As you know, tomorrow is my birthday…" Gothel waved her hand, "Yes, I'll make you hazelnut soup." The girl started to mumble as she was cut of which received a grunt from the older woman, "Mumbling!" Finally the long haired female spat out in excitement, "I want to see the floating lights!"
A smile came to the spirit's lips as he finally saw her speak her mind, 'There you go, Punz.' A laugh came from the curly haired woman as she rose from her spot in her chair, "Oh you mean the stars." This caused Rapunzel to frowned, "No mother…you see, I charted stars." To prove her point, she used her hair to pull down a latch and allow light to shine on her painted ceiling that she had up there. "They are constant, but these…they only come once a year, on my birthday. Only on my birthday…I just want to see them. And not just from my window but in person…" She turned to her mother and then all hope left her face as she looked at her mother's angered mother's face.
"You're not leaving this tower," Mother Gothel said as her face shadowed. Her voice was laced with anger but didn't get loud. Her grey eyes glared down at the girl, causing her to shrink back and softly said, "Y-Yes Mother…" Rapunzel's green orbs clouded with sadness as she looked down, rubbing her arm more. Gothel sighed, "Of course, now making me the bad guy. I'm just protecting you. The outside world is a scary place dear." She patted her head, "Now, I'm going to go get you something special." She hugged her then let her lower her down to the ground.
Jack's eyes narrowed as he looked over at Pascal, "The outside isn't as horrible as she makes it seem." He groaned and floated over the blonde girl he was protecting. He stared down at her, "Oh if only you realized how much she was using you…" The spirit of winter let out a sigh as he seemed to lie in an invisible hammock.
Gothel walked around the woods with her hood adorn on her head. She was thinking back to the deal that Pitch had offered and what she'd have to do. She groaned inwardly and then caught sight of a flier for a wanted thief. A slight smirk curled on her lips as she ripped it off the tree, "Mmm, a good looking male who is an enemy of the palace? You may just work for what he wants…" Then she went on her hunt. Her eyes caught sight of a brunette resting on a log with a smug look on his face as he looked at the recent jewels he had salvaged. The witch let the flyer blow out of her hand and land in front of him before she called in a melodic voice, "Oh Flynn Rider."
That's when the man shot up and grabbed his satchel and quickly pulled it around his neck and put up his hands, "Now, now I don't want to hurt you lady." A frown came to his goateed face. Gothel waved her hand in the air, "Oh posh. I'm not going to turn you in; I just need a little favor." A smug look came to her face as she saw his brown eyes light up in interest. Flynn relaxed a tiny bit and he raised a broad eyebrow, "Alright, I'm listening." The curly haired woman put a hand on her wide hip as she bounced a bag of gold coins in her free hand, "I need you to go to a tower. There is a girl in there. I need you to take her the lantern show, but make it seem as if she needs to convince you. Oh, and make sure to use that charm on her. She's never seen a boy in her life, so her hormones will go crazy." Her eyes darken as she straightened up, "She must fall in love with you or there is no deal, thief." Flynn smirked a bit, "Well that won't be a problem lady, but can I ask how much my payment will be?" An evil grin came to her, "Oh, it'll be worth your while, trust me." When the male nodded in agreement, Gothel led him to the opening of the tower then left him alone.
Sooooo I'm sorry for those who like Flynn/Eugene but he's gonna be kind of evil here. HE's just the best guy that I can manipulate! Anywho, ever since I started my new RotBTD story, I'm able to make longer chapters! Yay! You should be glad :) But please do check out the story! Three Kingdoms is the story and I'm actually really into the plot! I'm even drawing pictures for the outfit designs! Not many have read it though so...yeah...
It's a Jackunzel and a Mericcup! So yeah :) I hope you enjoyed this chapter!
Update 8/2/15: Fixed some spelling/grammatical errors.