A Twilight and Tangled Crossover:

The Girl In The Forest – Chapter 7

It has been three months since the Cullens, Quileute's, and most importantly Jacob, have met Rapunzel and learned of her identity. Rapunzel has been living with Jacob and his father Billy Black. She has enjoyed living here and living the life of a commoner. Rapunzel is also good friends with the Cullens, and visits them frequently along with Jacob. Throughout these past few months, she has become very good friends with Leah Clearwater, along with the other Quileute wolves.

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Rapunzel had spent the last week doing hobbies and activities, along with Jacob. Most of these hobbies were reckless and consisted of riding motorcycles, not to mention cliff diving. Rapunzel had been worried about this first, the cliffs especially – they were twice as high as the dam she'd fought at, along with Eugene, but in the end she'd become used to it, and enjoyed it. Jacob explained in the past, that it was better to cliff dive when the weather was calm. He didn't want to repeat with Rapunzel, what happened to Bella, when she was still human. He would not have another friend almost drown.

Jacob had been developing feelings for Rapunzel. She eventually realised she felt the same way! Rapunzel dreaded the worst fear and thought in her mind – betraying her husband, Eugene Fitzherbert!

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No! This cannot be happening to me. I'm not in love with Jacob! I love Eugene. My heart belongs to him!

Rapunzel didn't know what to do, or whom she seemed to love. Eugene died 700 years ago, because of the great plague. And she loved him dearly. Ever since Eugene's death, there had been no other man. No way would Rapunzel dare to let that happen. She was lying to herself, about how she felt for Jacob.

Rapunzel was walking through the forestry, attempting to clear her thoughts of what she was experiencing. Suddenly, Rapunzel heard voices, calling her name.

"This way," a female voice said. It sounded familiar. Then Edward and Bella suddenly appeared in front of Rapunzel. This time, she was a little startled; better than being frightened.

"Rapunzel, we learnt the truth," Bella said.

"Alice had visions and I read her mind," Edward explained.

About my feelings for Jacob, Rapunzel thought.

"About your feelings for Jacob," Edward echoed.

"Bella, Edward, I can't tell you how sorry I am," Rapunzel said, speaking and spelling out worry.

"Rapunzel, don't worry this is perfectly normal," Bella told her. She comforted Rapunzel.

"You're not betraying your husband," Edward explained, "Eugene would want you to be happy and move on, without suffering."

They were right, but Rapunzel wasn't ready to move on. She was not prepared to love someone else.

"You probably don't understand how much I loved Eugene," Rapunzel said, "And the thought of developing feelings for someone else."

"I have a pretty good idea about that," Bella told her, thinking back to her own memories of what she went through. Right now, it seemed Rapunzel might be following in the footsteps of Bella. Except this time, Rapunzel was finding it more of a challenge to deal with.

"We're going to head back to the house," Edward eventually said.

"Just do what you think is right and follow your heart," Bella explained.

Then, Edward and Bella vanished, heading for the Cullen house, leaving Rapunzel standing there, hoping she would be okay.

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Jacob Black had finally learnt that Rapunzel had feelings for him. Of all the Cullens, it was Edward and Bella who realised Jacob had learned the truth.

Jacob and Bella were running through the forestry when Jacob suddenly stopped.

"Jake, are you alright?" Bella asked.

Jacob got his breath back, and then spoke.

"How long has Rapunzel had these feelings for me?"

"About two and a half months, I think," Bella replied, "But she feels she's betraying her husband, Eugene."

"Rapunzel's the spitting image of you, Bells," Jacob said.

"I know," Bella told him.

Jacob and Bella continued running through the forest and Bella stopped to hunt down another mountain lion, her favourite source of prey.

Nearby, Rapunzel was taking a peaceful walk by herself. It helped push her feelings for Jacob a little to the side, although this didn't last long. Rapunzel soon gave in and admitted to herself that her feelings for Jacob were strong, very strong. She didn't know what to do, knowing she still loved Eugene. She stopped by a towering tree and sat with her back to it, along the soft grass.

I really don't know what to do anymore, Rapunzel thought, How can I take Bella's advice like that? Eugene, I need you so much.

"Rapunzel, where are you? Are you here?"

Suddenly, Rapunzel looked up after hearing the voice, Eugene's voice.

"Eugene, it's me," Rapunzel called out, "Where are you?"

There was no reply. Rapunzel rose to her feet, so certain she had heard Eugene's voice. It had been 700 years, since the last time she heard him. Then, Rapunzel started walking again. She saw the spirit of her husband. He stood tall, with his back to her. Eugene's dark brown hair was pushed back and slightly to the sides. He was wearing dark brown boots and his trousers were baggy, the shade of light brown. He had his plain white shirt, with the sleeves rolled up part way up his arms. Over the shirt, Eugene wore his hard strong jacket. It was sleeveless and blue, like the sky. Around him, Rapunzel noticed the sparkling of glistening gold.

"Eugene, I'm here," Rapunzel called.

He turned, facing Rapunzel, seeing the relief in her eyes.

"Rapunzel my love, it's really you," Eugene said. He almost choked on his words. He ran to Rapunzel, and she ran to him. Eugene cradled his wife.

"You've changed so much," he told her.

"I know," Rapunzel said, "My hair was tidied up and I was given a new look."

"I've looked out and watched over you the whole time," Eugene said.

"You don't know how much I wished I could have saved you," Rapunzel told him, "All those many years ago."

Rapunzel started to cry. The memories in her mind were so powerful.

"You tried your best, love," Eugene explained, "That's all I can ask from you."

Rapunzel slowly stopped crying.

If only I had saved you sooner, Rapunzel thought sadly.

"It's good to see you," Rapunzel said, "I'm so old but I feel so young."

"718 years old," Eugene mentioned, attempting to make his beloved Rapunzel smile.

"That age is going to haunt me." Rapunzel mildly chuckled.

"Who are these people you've met?" Eugene asked.

"The Quileute's and the Cullens," Rapunzel replied, "The Quileute's are werewolf shape shifters and the Cullens are vampires."

"Rapunzel!" Eugene exclaimed, "Werewolves and vampires! You're friends with werewolves and vampires!"

"The Cullens feed on animal blood and the wolves protect humans," Rapunzel explained.

Eugene slowly calmed down. He was right Rapunzel had changed a lot. But no matter how much she changed, she was always his Rapunzel.

"I love you so much," Eugene softly whispered in Rapunzel's ear.

Rapunzel sighed, showing hints of sadness in her voice. What Eugene said reminded Rapunzel of how she felt for Jacob.

"Eugene, this isn't exactly easy to say but I… I think I've developed feelings for someone else," Rapunzel explained, "But I feel I'm deeply betraying you."

"Who have you got feelings for?" Eugene asked sympathetically.

"His name is Jacob Black," Rapunzel replied, "He's a Quileute wolf. We met three months ago and it's only been two months since I realised I started to fall in love with him."

"Rapunzel, be happy and follow your heart," Eugene told her, "That's what I want for you, my love."

Rapunzel's eyes swelled sadly with tears. She took a step back from the spirit of her husband.

"My heart belongs to you!" she cried at him.

"Please move on, as a favour for me," Eugene said. He knew Rapunzel kept her promises she made. "I know Jacob is exactly right for you."

Eugene slowly walked to his wife, Rapunzel.

"Oh, come here," he said softly to her. He brought his face close to hers and kissed her gently. Then, Eugene faded back into the sky. Rapunzel stood motionless and let the tears run free down her face. Her tears were silent, but heavy, showing the sadness and the emotion that spelled out from deep inside her.

Some time later, Jacob found Rapunzel sitting on the towering peak edge.

"Rapunzel," he called out to her.

She turned and stood up.

"Jacob I…I." Rapunzel started stuttering.

"I know how you feel about me," Jacob told her, "We've fallen in love."

"I know," Rapunzel responded, "And I'll follow my heart as a promise for Eugene. You're exactly right for me, Jacob."

Rapunzel had quoted Eugene's words. Then, Jacob and Rapunzel slowly stepped closer to each other. They were inches apart. Jacob wiped the last tear from Rapunzel's eye. For a moment, they gazed at each other. Jacob held Rapunzel and pulled her close to his warm heart. He gently stroked her cheek, just like Eugene had; that night on Rapunzel's eighteenth birthday where they'd been surrounded by the floating lanterns. Jacob and Rapunzel closed their eyes and their lips met. Eventually, they kissed passionately. This moment was perfect and right now, nothing else mattered. Rapunzel gently pulled away, but Jacob gave her one last peck on her lips.

"Right now, nothing in the world could make me happier," Jacob said.

"Nothing in the world," Rapunzel whispered, softly and gently.

A/N Hope you're enjoying my story. This is hard to write so please review. For a while I had the fantasy of having Jacob and Rapunzel falling in love. I don't know why it was just a thought, they seemed like a good couple and I eventually brought that together in this story.