Chapter 10: A Seed of Doubt
Rapunzel's POV
Just as everything's going well, something had to go wrong.
Elsa and I were walking along the path when all of the sudden, Elsa slipped on loose ground and got a bad cut on her knee. I helped her over to the nearest clearing and sit her down.
"So Rapunzel, let's see that magic hair in action." She said with a weak smile.
I carefully wrapped my hair around her knee and sang the song.
"Please don't freak out!"
But she didn't. She stayed perfectly calm, and smiled.
"It's getting kind of late, so let's stay here for the night. I'll go get some wood for a fire." She walked away on her newly healed leg and was quickly out of sight.
"Well, I thought she'd never leave!"
"Mother? How did you find me?"
"It was simple really, I just followed the sound of complete and utter betrayal and followed that. Come on Rapunzel, we're going home."
"Mother, I met someone."
"Yes, the queen who nearly destroyed her kingdom. I'm so proud!"
"But, she's really nice, and I finally have a real friend."
"Rapunzel, did it ever occur to you why she's helping you?"
"Because she's a good person and wants to help me live my dream."
She took a deep breath and said nothing (for once.)
"Just be warned Rapunzel.
If she's lying don't come crying! Mother Knows Best!"
Then she disappeared into the night.
'Lying? About what?'
All of the sudden, Mother made me think differently about my new friend. I started to hear a voice, but I was too busy contemplating if Mother was right about Elsa.
"Rapunzel? Are you okay?" It was Elsa.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Just lost in thought I guess."
She shrugged and just started building a fire. She made it look easy.
'Ironic, since she's the Snow Queen of Arendelle.'
"Elsa, can I ask you something?"
"Of course Rapunzel."
"Why are you helping me with this whole floating lantern thing? It's not like you're getting anything in return."
"It's because, well..." She paused for a moment. "You seem like a nice girl, and there's nothing better than helping someone realize their dream."
"Oh, okay then. Well good night Elsa!"
"Night Rapunzel."
I curled myself up in my hair and fell asleep.
