Hi people, I finished this story and I'm just just posting it every week, I hope you like it! it took a long time to do! This story is a tribute to a friend of mine.
Prologue
Sometimes things appear in ways that we least expect, things that shouldn't be there, but they came, that's what happened to our carefree young girl, "Matsuda", A girl with red hair and green eyes, with a left robotic arm, with some freckles on her triangular face, but If you look lost, but don't worry, I'll tell you everything from the beginning because to know how things ended, we must first know how they started.
I didn't know how long it was before everything happened, but it could be said that it was, a month or two, in a spaceship, the girl was sitting in her chair waiting for time to pass, extremely bored, looking only into outer space:
— Oh seriously, you have nothing to do ? We could do some fun activity, don't you think? — said the redhead while standing up while watching Yasuo setting up a house of cards, he seemed to be very focused, as he always was.
— Hey, don't you want to play cards with me? just to kill time!
He didn't answer, he just kept putting the cards together carefully, he seemed so focused that he didn't even know about Matsuda's presence there.
— YASUO! — she screamed, it caused him to lose his concentration totally, and ended up accidentally unscrambling his house of cards.
— Now can you hear me?
— It is the third time that I am trying to build this house of cards without anyone interrupting me ... — he said quietly in a serious way, a little disappointed, because it wasn't his first attempt to build a house of cards:
— Oh please, let's do something, play cards, something fun!
— It could be more fun if you stay in yours and leave me alone.
— Get cold there, you're sooo annoyed! — she said relaxed, not caring if he had irritated or not, the girl then with her red hair.
She then saw Malphite, a giant blue monster that was busy doing nothing, "Matsuda" then decided to approach him with a persuasive smile:
— Hey, big guy, can you play chess with me? go at least one match!
He shook his head, apparently, two people denied having fun with the redhead, but she still didn't give up, sulking, she then looked around and kept looking at Yasuo concentrated with the cards, stacking them carefully, so that they couldn't fall:
— Hmmmm ... — the redhead was watching a little more, still sulking and bored, since there was nothing to do at that moment, she then watched that quiet girl who was always training her powers whenever she could, what was the name of herself? oh yes, Sona, Matsuda then approached the girl:
— Hey, I know you're not much to talk about, but don't you want to do something with me?
The girl ignored what the redhead said, just continued training her powers, she wore a cape that covered her face, only her yellow eyes were noticeable:
— Oh, come on, please!
The girl was slightly irritated, but took a deep breath said nothing:
— Okay okay, I forgot, you don't talk.
The redhead sulked and then Yasuo would come back and continue watching him doing his house of cards:
— CAREFUL ! — Matsuda shouted, causing him to tear down his house of cards again, and she ended up laughing at the situation, while he got even angrier than before, soon then, a buzzer rang and then everyone was in position and a female announcer said:
— Attention, everyone in position, I have a new mission for you. — then all crew members were in position
— Mission? What mission ? — she smiled while getting up
— You will have to go to a village that is in a parallel reality, the monsters that are causing a threat to the kingdom at night , they woke up from a very deep sleep, they are destroying crops and killing people.
~ Monsters ... ~ — thought Matsuda
— Your mission is to kill these monsters before they cause even more problems, understand?
— Ok, we understand ... — Quickly after hearing the announcer speaking, Yasuo started preparing his weapons for the mission, Matsuda smiled and took his weapons happily, everyone seemed more busy at that moment, just when everything was ready, Matsuda took his bag was one of his transistors, which were golden globes made to create portals and then he threw them on the floor thus creating a large portal that gave directly to a kind of city in another reality, so everyone from the crew hurriedly entered that portal.
— Today, this day will be great! — she would say while entering the portal
After entering the portal, the redhead looked around, she was in a totally different place than before, a place maybe more spacious than the ship, they were in the forest near the bridge, and in the front there was a castle, where was the kingdom:
— Ok, we need to know where the village is, maybe we should ask the people in that city? — Yasuo suggested while looking at Matsuda
— It doesn't seem like a bad idea. — Kayn says, who was also one of the most arrogan- I mean, I mean, one of the most beautiful and very intelligent of the group.
— But we're going to have to leave Malphite here, you know, it can scare people a little bit. — The swordsman claimed
The monster was a little sad, having to be alone only for a few moments, not that he likes to be alone, but he is also not a big fan of company.
— Oh, let's not be like this! we'll be back! — Matsuda would say trying to comfort the blue monster, patting him on the back.
— Anyway, let's go. — Yasuo says as he entered the city
— So this would be ..
— Corona's kingdom, yes, that one. — said Yasuo, completing the redhead's speech
They then walked towards that city, looking around, and saw that usual normal movement, several people passed through the streets, normal and calm as always:
— Stay here with me, and don't try to do any nonsense this time, okay? I will keep my eyes wide open.
— Why are you saying this to me as if I were a child? — she asked
— Because you act like one.
He replied roughly, but spoke the whole truth about Matsuda anyway, sometimes being irritating and energetic like a child:
— Okay, Okay, I'll stay close to you. — she agreed
It was a while, two times, three times, and Yasuo was still talking to the seller, but Matsuda's eyes were distracted, she was looking at a carving made of ceramics that seemed to be from afar, the king and queen of Corona, so she took advantage that the boy was busy, and approached that notch, it was the queen and the king along with a little baby, with golden hair and big green eyes.
~ What a cute baby ... ~ - she looked at the castle and would smile
~ Is there something valuable that is waiting for me? Or should I continue with the mission ...? ~ — She thought
— Hmmm ...
~ It doesn't matter, I think this realm needs a little fun. ~
A somewhat machiavellian plan was emerging in the redhead's head, she then took advantage that Yasuo was still distracted and ran towards the castle
— Matsuda? Matsuda! — the swordsman quickly noticed her running and ran after her too.
— Excuse me, excuse me ... — she would say the people who stood in front of her, she would then hide behind the bushes that could hide me enough when she saw the guards and Yasuo, and at the right time, on the prowl of the castle, the girl then walked and stood behind a guard and then cut his neck with a dagger and when the other guard reacted, Matsuda shot him in the head with a gun.
She then entered the great gate reaching the castle, there was a pillar with a cushion in front, where she had a tiara, Matsuda then noticed the relic, so all the guards saw the redhead entering the kingdom clandestinely, pointed the spear at her trying to protect the tiara, little did they know that it carried a missile launcher.
— Show time.
It would throw the missile launcher at them, causing a big explosion in the castle, which was a little noticeable, but the missile was weak, and did not cause major damage to the building, but it killed all the guards that were there, after the dust settled, the tiara with the impact of the fall ended up going to the ground, the redhead took the tiara, and when she noticed that the guards were coming towards her, she ended up running away from the place, but ended up bumping into Yasuo:
— What were you doing there !? — he said in a desperate and serious tone
— I was just blowing up a few things maybe, and stealing a crown.
— You ... Grrr ... do you know what the hell are you doing !? — he shouted as he shook the redhead's shoulders.
— I dunno... I wanted to see what was there in the castle ... and ...
It was possible to see the guards running towards them:
— Now we're screwed! For your fault !
— Hey, it's not my fault that they got angry! — she tried to defend herself while she started running with the swordsman
— But can you imagine yourself as a castle owner? I can do it, it would be amazing if we had one.
— It's not time to joke, just run!
While the two morons ran to not be arrested for what they did, at the back of a forest in a hidden tower, there lived a girl with a really long hair, really, that shines as gold, eyes green as emerald, called Rapunzel, she was painting on a wall with curtains that was in front of the tower, she was touching up some details, the painting was of herself looking at the night sky where there were several "stars" floating over there, which clearly represented her dream of knowing one day what would be those stars that she sees every time on her birthday, and there she was touching up, while her green chameleon, Pascal, watched everything from her shoulder:
— Let's see ... I think I'm done!
Soon she looked at the painting and started to save the paints while talking to her chameleon:
— This's it, this is a very big day, Pascal, I'll finally gonna do it, I'm gonna ask her !
— Rapunzel ! Let down your hair! — a familiar voice could be heard from under the tower, Rapunzel was excited to hear that voice.
- It's time. - Pascal was reluctant.
— You're right, you're right, come on, don't let her see you ... — She put the chameleon on the wall and hid it between the curtains, as she hurried to meet her mother,
— I'm already so old to wait! — Gothel says, who wore her black cloak hoping to climb the tower
— Coming, mother ! — she would say as she reached the window, putting her hair on the hook, throwing it to her mother who caught it while her daughter pulled it up, making her climb to the top:
— Welcome home! - Rapunzel said
— Ah Rapunzel! how maneged to do that every single day without fail, it seems absolutely exhausting, darling.
— It's nothing !
— So I don't know why it takes so long! * laughs * darling, I'm just teasing !
Rapunzel gave a nervous laugh, trying to pretend that she liked the joke, she then smiled and said she smiled and said, approaching her mother who was looking at herself in the mirror:
— Alright, so ... Mother, as you know tomorrow is a very special day-
— Rapunzel look in the mirror, do you know what I see ? I see a strong, confident and extraordinarily beautiful lady — said Gothel as he followed his daughter to the mirror
— Look, You're here too, * laughs * just teasing, don't take everything so seriously, okay?
— Okay, so ... as I said tomorrow is day-
— Rapunzel, Mother is feeling very tired, would you sing for me dear? We'll talk later ... — replied the lady, wanting to interrupt the blonde's words
— Oh, Of course Mother ! — quickly the girl fetched a chair and put it on the floor, and then took a stool and put it on the floor too, and then put her mother to sit on the chair giving the comb to her while Rapunzel sat on the stool.
— Flower, gleam and glow, let your power shine, make the clock reverse, bring back what once was mine.
— Wait, wait, wait! - exclaimed Gothel, everything seemed quite fast for her, really Rapunzel was quite energetic at that moment
— Heal what was hurt, change the fates' design, save what was lost, bring back what is mine! - Gothel quickly brushed Rapunzel's hair and rejuvenated again
— Rapunzel! - Gothel would say a little disappointed
— So Mother, remember when I was saying that tomorrow is a big day and you even response so I'm going to tell you, IT'S MY BIRTHDAY! - the blonde said animatedly while shaking her mother lightly
— No, it can't be, I distincly remember, your birthday was last year.
— That's the funny about birthdays, are an annual event ..
— Mother ... I'm turning 18 and I want to ask... what I really want to this birthday actually what I wanted for several years, right ... — she murmured, while stroking a lock of her hair looking at the side
— Please Rapunzel, stop with the mumbling, you know how I feel it about mumbling , blah blah blah blah ! it is very annoying, just teasing! you are so adorable ! I love you so much darling ! — she clearly ignores what Rapunzel says, so much that it left her with nothing to answer and with a sad look.
— ... Ah I want to see the floating lights !
— What ? - Gothel asked while he was packing the baskets
— I was hoping to take me to see the floating lights ..
— Oh...You mean the stars ...
— That's the thing ! — she would say while pulling her hair to a small door opening and showing a map of the stars
— I mapped the stars and they are always the constent, but these.. they only appear every year on my birthday, only on my birthday ... and then I can't help feel like..., they're meant ... for me ..
— I need to see them, Mother, but not from the window, in person, I have to know what they are ..
— Do you want to go outside? Oh Rapunzel. — Gothel would say while walking closing the tower window
— You are as fragile as flower ... still a little saplling, just a sprout, you know why we stay up in this tower ?
— I know but-
— That's right, to keep you safe and sound ...dear
— Guess I always knew this day was coming..
— Knew that soon you'd want to leave the nest!
— Soon, but not yet !
— Bu-
— Shh trust me, pet..
— Your mother...knows best !
— Mother knows best, listen to your mother, It's a scary world out there..
— Ah!
— Mother knows best, one way or another...
— Something will go wrong, I swear!
— Ruffians, thugs, Poison ivy, quicksand!
— Cannibals and snakes !
— The plague !
— No !
— Yes !
— Also large bugs, men with pointy teeth, and stop, no more, you'll just upset me !
— Mother's right here, mother will protect you, darling, here's what I suggest !
— Skip the drama and stay with mama, your MOOOOOOTHER knows best !
— Mother knows best, take it from your mumsy, on your own, you won't survive !
— Sloppy, underdressed
— Immature, clumsy
— Please, they'll eat you up alive !
— Gullible, naïve, positively grubby, Ditzy and a bit, well, hmm vague..
— Plus, I believe, Gettin' kinda chubby...
— I'm just saying 'cause I wuv you !
— Mother understands, mother's here to help you, All I have is one request !
During the darkness, in the center, was Gothel with open hands waiting for Rapunzel's embrace, who quickly embraced his mother
— Rapunzel...?
— Yes.. ?
- Don't ever ask me to leave this tower, again. - she stated clearly, while looking into the blonde's eyes
— Yes mother...
— Ah, I love you very much dear ...
— I love you more...
— I love you most... — she gave Rapunzel a kiss on the head
— Don't forget it ...you'll regret it, mother knows best... — she left Rapunzel lost in her sad thoughts about going in search of such "Floating Lights", a dream that for her, will never be realized:
— Bye-bye ! I'll see you in a bit my flower ! — The lady came down from the tower with the help of the blonde's hair, leaving Rapunzel alone.
— I will be here ... — she would say a little discouraged while watching the view through the tower as a prisoner in her own world.
Meanwhile in the forest there would be the two idiots still running around the place, soon the redhead would stop at a tree to rest a little from her chase, Matsuda would be a little breathless for that:
— Hey, look at this .. — she would say while taking a wanted poster with her face out of her satchel
— Do you think they will do one of these? I found this in the city where I lived, you know I had a really big fame there!
— What does it matter ? — Yasuo asked
— It matters that we will probably win a fame here too!
Up on the hill, the guards came looking in their direction, Then, they ran from the hill, trying to find another way out to capture the two.
— Come on ... we'll have to get out of here! — said the swordsman as he started running again, until without them waiting, there was a large plateau ahead, almost 8 meters high. Which would prevent them from proceeding:
— Okay, you bring me up and I'll pull you.
— Done. — he agreed
It then she climbed onto his shoulders as he climbed the valley to the top of it.
— Hurry up, help me! — He said in a hurry
When the redhead was going to reach out, she heard a noise of galloping horses coming towards her.
— What are you looking at !?
— ... Well I guess I have to go ! I have a looooot of work to do. — she would say while running, leaving Yasuo there, it was even possible to hear a shout sent by him:
— MATSUDA !
The girl smiled as she continued to run away from the guards who were now swarming with their horses during the dead of the midday sun:
— Retrieve that satchel with any force ! — the guards leader exclaimed
— Yes sir ! — the others replied while the white horse neighed to the others, all the guards aimed the beasts towards the redhead, but she turned to the right, and they ended up hitting all the arrows in a tree
She then ran even faster, and then, all the guards end up behind, leaving only the leader with his white horse:
— We get him now! — the guard would say while continuing with the chase, when he heard what his owner said, the horse ran faster.
The redhead then pulled out her pistol and grazed the leader, who would fall to the ground with the impact of the bullet, she would quickly climb on Maximus but he would quickly stop and look at her with an irritated look:
— What's it ? let's go !
He then tried to bite the satchel that Matsuda carried:
— What are you doing ?
He continued and continued and soon the bag was thrown away and ended up on a kind of branch that was close to a precipice, the redhead then got off the horse and aimed the pistol at the horse's face:
— I'll give you to the count of- time's up ! — The horse turned and kicked the girl, which caused her to drop the weapon falling on the precipice.
— Hey !
— And you won't get this bag, because I'll get it first! — she would say while running towards the precipice, while the horse tried to hinder, but she did not give up, she quickly grabbed the tree trunk where the bag was, the horse was on the branch, and hit with hooves to try to make her fall but she got close enough until she finally took the bag.
— Hahahahaha, you stupid horse, what did you think?
But she felt that something was breaking until the tree could not bear the weight of the horse and simply fell:
— AAAAAAAHH ! — the redhead screamed
The tree crashed to the ground, while the two ended up falling in two different paths, the horse in turn survives the fall, since the grass was soft and therefore, cushioned its fall, he then started sniffing in search of such problem girl, who was passed out in the corners of the forest:
— Uh ...
She slowly woke up, still trying to remember what happened, but everything seemed to go blank for her, so she saw the animal hunting for her and then hid behind some bushes.
End of the Prologue