"Jack!" Rapunzel screamed as Stephen's sword went through, right through. Because there was no one for the blade to imbed in, the momentum sent Stephen sprawling on the floor, his sword clattering to the side. Jack took several deep breaths, he hadn't realized how scared he had been, he had been so worried about Rapunzel's safety that he put his own to the side. Jack placed his head on the crook of the staff, he wasn't feeling too good, but then he glanced at the terrified look on Rapunzel's face, he had to do it for her. He sighed and walked over to where she knelt in shock, then tapped the floor with his staff, the floor quickly frosted and just as quickly melted, but it was enough. Rapunzel's eyes widened at the sight of the frost, then glanced up to where Jack should be standing, but saw nothing. How could she? He had disappeared the instance Stephen's sword had touched him, confirming that he was indeed Jack Frost. The lanky brunette who had always made her smile had returned to his white-haired sprite form, the form that no human could see. The tears began to fall from her eyes, she could never see him again, though he would be close and it seemed to be best for he would always watch over her. She glanced up, Stephen was standing up, but what she couldn't see was Jack standing protectively in front of her.

"It's true, isn't it? Everything that Jack said, it's true, isn't it? You saw me taking care of that little animal and thought that hair like that would bring you a fortune, until you cut it and found out that the hair can't leave my head if you want it to work. So you two came up with a plan for one of your to marry me, and then you'd do whatever you want with me. Using me as a tool to get rich while never once considering me as a human being!" She rose to her feet, while tears of rage flowed from her eyes.

"There's no proof of that," Stephen stated, grabbing her by the arm. Jack blew cold air on them, reminding them that he was still there, watching, and though it was spring, he still had enough power to take out Stephen if need be. Stephen glanced at the spot where Jack stood invisible and gritted his teeth, the sprite was a gaping hole in the plan.

"Yes there is, your brother just confessed to the whole thing." The crowd murmured as the goons walked through the doors with Stan Stabbington, formerly Kubla Kraus, in chains. They quickly chained up Stephen as well, not wanting to take any chances.

"That stupid Jack Frost, always ruining everything!" Jack laughed at Stephen's outburst, though no one could hear him, having foiled the twins' plans felt great. Though it meant he would forever be invisible to Rapunzel, at least she was safe.

"What did you do to him?"

"Nothing, he just disappeared."

"No, the real golden knight, what did you do to him? I don't think you really took the time to learn how to be chivalrous."

Stephen glanced at Rapunzel, a cruel smile playing on his face, "What do you think we did to him?"

"Knowing the villains that you are, you murdered him in his sleep."

"Possibly," remarked Stephen as the goons took him and Stan away, suggesting that they be put in the dungeon until a real knight comes along to take care of them. Rapunzel's parents rushed to her, hugging her.

"Oh darling, we're sorry, nothing turned out right," her mother sympathised.

"It's not your fault, Stephen played his part well, and Jack was the only one who saw through it. He saved me, again, and, now, I think I was always in love with him. But now …" she couldn't finish as she burst into tears on her mother's shoulder. Her mother patted her on the back, none of them knowing the scene that unraveled around them.

"Jack, I'm so sorry, you almost made it," Peri said, trying to console her friend. She and Dewey had arrived at the church before the Stabbington brothers had been taken away, and Jack explained the whole thing.

He sighed, "I know, but, I needed to save Rapunzel first, she's more important than being human."

"I am sorry, Jack, I'm afraid that this was the only time I could do this, no second chance," stated Lord Milori as he entered the church. The three friends bowed.

"It's alright, Lord Milori, I made my choice, and I ran out of time."

Dewey chuckled, "Besides, winter wouldn't be the same without you, Jack, so, in a way, I am glad that you didn't become human. Sorry it had to be this way, though."

Jack sighed with a soft smile on his lips, "That's alright, Dewey, in a way I'm kind of glad too, I can protect Rapunzel better this way."

"I know of an even better way," remarked a female voice.

"Queen Clarion!" The three took a bow again while Milori took her hand and kissed it.

"And what way is that, my dear?"

"My dear?" Jack whispered to his friends.

Dewey winked, "You weren't the only one with love problems."

"Jack, Lord Milori informed me of the information you gave him concerning Rapunzel's hair and I had to look into it. By protecting her you have done a great service, not just to her, but for all of us, especially the sun."

"The sun?"

Clarion nodded, "Yes, the sun. He sent a drop of his power to the earth nineteen years ago, and it formed into a flower. Rapunzel's mother was having difficulties during her pregnancy, and the town found the flower to save her and Rapunzel. The power of the sun now resides within her, revealed in her hair. The Stabbington brothers will not be the only ones who want this power for their own selfish reasons. That is why I must give her my proposition. The sun and the moon both agree that it is for the best. Will you please introduce us so that she will not be frightened?"

"Uh, yeah, sure, but, there's one problem."

"Oh?"

"Jack!" Jack turned around, looking for the person who called his name. He found himself engulfed in a tight squeeze.

"Rapunzel … can't … breathe."

"Oh, sorry," she said as she quickly let go, letting Jack gulp in several big breaths.

"Wait, how can you see me?"

"Jack, everyone can see us," replied Queen Clarion. Rapunzel noticed the fairies for the first time and instinctively grabbed Jack's arm.

"Um, who are they?"

"Oh, right, uh, Rapunzel, this is Queen Clarion and Lord Milori, you humans refer to them as Mother Nature and Father Winter. Queen Clarion did some research on your hair, and, well, she wants to talk to you about it."

"Oh, do you know why my hair is like this?"

"Yes I do, Rapunzel. I'm sure your parents remember the flower that saved you and your mother." Rapunzel's parents nodded. "That flower was a gift to the earth from the sun. As you know, it has the power to heal when Rapunzel's little song is sung. What you might not know is that it can also grant immortality to the one whom the power was given."

"I-it can?" asked Rapunzel.

"Seriously?" Jack quipped in amazement.

Queen Clarion nodded amidst the buzz of wonder, "Mr. and Mrs. Corona, do you remember the number of petals on the flower?"

They nodded and replied, "Six."

"With three anthers," Mrs. Corona added.

Queen Clarion nodded, "That meant on Rapunzel's eighteenth birthday, she would become immortal." Everyone gasped at the news, glancing with wonder at Rapunzel.

"Wait, you mean to say she's immortal now?" Jack asked incredulously.

"Yes, which brings me to my proposal, something to which the sun and the moon have both agreed. Rapunzel, with the permission of your parents, I would like for you to marry Jack Frost and come live with us fairies. You see, the sun wanted your powers to be shared with everyone, and because the moon gave us Jack Frost, they believe this is the best route." Jack's mouth dropped open, but there was a look of pure joy and hope in his eyes as he glanced at Rapunzel. Mr. and Mrs. Corona glanced at each other before sighing and nodding. A brilliant smile lit up Rapunzel's face, but it slowly disappeared.

"Um, your majesty, I would love to, but, would I ever get to see my parents again?"

Queen Clarion smiled, "Of course you will, child. When Jack Frost comes to earth, the people of January Junction will get to see the both of you, until your anniversary." Rapunzel glanced at her parents, then at Jack, who was grinning from ear to ear.

She laughed, "Alright, I accept." A cheer went up from the crowd as Jack gave Rapunzel his arm and led her to the altar, Queen Clarion and Lord Milori, with all the fairies, following.

"Wait, there are two things. " Everyone paused to look at the fairy queen. "First, Jack, you must be properly attired for your wedding." With a wave of her hand, pixie dust swirled around Jack, changing his clothes into an elegant, frosty-blue suit. "Secondly, Bishop, will you marry Lord Milori and myself?"

The bishop smiled warmly, "Of course, your majesty." With that, the ceremony began, binding summer and winter, the sun and the moon.