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Chapter VI

"What is the meaning of this?" North asked, as Jack and Rapunzel stepped in through their door.

"I'll explain later", Jack said out of breath from holding Rapunzel for so long," She's freezing. She needs to be by the fire. With a lot of blankets."

North nodded and walked over to the living room closet quickly and got fur blankets out.

"I'm going to go get a hoodie for her", Jack told him, sitting Rapunzel down in front of the fire," I'll be right back, okay?"

Rapunzel nodded at him while holding herself, staring blankly into the fire.

"I'll be right back dear", North said softly to her, placing a jacket over her shoulders. He went upstairs to find Jack in his room, throwing clothes all over the place to find something warm for her.

"Jack, what is going on?" North sternly asked, shutting the door so Rapunzel wouldn't hear them.

"You just wouldn't believe it dad. How such a nice, shy girl was living. I hate to think how her mother was to her in the past", Jack grimaced.

"Jack, start from the beginning... What happened?" North asked sitting on his sons bed.

"I was dropped off some of my extra credit at school", Jack slowed down to talk," I took a different route to fly than I usually do. I went through the valley between one of the mountains. And I saw a tower..."

"A tower?" North murmmered, rubbing his chin," What happened next?"

"Like I said, there was a tower. A tall tower, like you wouldn't even believe tall. So I flew towards it to see what it was all about. And when I got closer I heard shouting. An older woman telling Rapunzel that she can't go to school anymore; and Rapunzel just pleading with her."

"I wonder why she has such a problem with her coming to our fine school..." North pondered.

"I don't know", Jack answered, going back to finding clothes," The mother left using Rapunzel's hair to out the window to leave. I flew in and found Rapunzel tied to her bed frame, gagged. She was gagged with a clothe dad! Like who does something like that?"

North stood," Son, calm down. She's safe here. Relax. What happened when you found her?"

"I untied her of course", Jack looked at his father," She has bruises by the way. All over her wrists from the rope being so tight. She told me to hurry. Her mother would come back to call her any second. Her hair was strewn everywhere. Her hair is so long. Like you wouldn't even suspect how long it is. It's probably about 100 feet long. So we tied it up best we could and we flew here. I couldn't leave her there dad. I'm sorry this is so unexpected."

North walked to his son, his eyes filled with pride," Son, you did the right thing. I would have done the same. Her mother could have hurt her worse if she stayed any longer. Now, let's go see our guest and see if we can make her more relaxed."

"How are you doing dear?" North asked Rapunzel when he and Jack were in the living room.

"Much better, thank you", Rapunzel offered a small smile," I'm sorry. This is such an unexpected visit."

"My dear, I wouldn't have it any other way", North reassured her," Jack told me what happened. Now, if you wouldn't mind, we need to discuss your mother. Has she done stuff like this to you before?"

Rapunzel looked around," Where's Jack?"

"He's fine. He's just upstairs looking for some extra clothes. I told him I want a minute with you anways. Please, just relax and answer my question if you may miss", North grabbed her hand and smiled sadly.

Rapunzel looked down and nodded her head," It's only when I disobey her wishes. I can be so bad. It's usually with chains though. She went easy of me this time. Oh, she's going to be so mad at me when she comes home and I'm not there. OH! It's probably right now!"

Rapunzel started to tear up and her chest started to heave.

"Rapunzel, my dear, sshhhh", North rubbed the back of her hand," As long as you are with Jack and I, no harm will ever come to you."

She looked up and smiled through her tears," Thank you."

North smiled back at her just as Jack came bounding down the stairs.

"Here ya go", he handed Rapunzel a hoodie," It might be a little big on you."

Rapunzel took it and pulled it over her head.

"I might need a little help", she told him, gesturing to her hair. Jack chuckled lightly and helped pull her hair out of the hoodie.

"Why don't you get a haircut?" Jack asked her.

Rapunzel turned around with her eyes wide," Oh, I can't! If I do, then the magic doesn't work anymore."

"Well I guess that's a good reason", Jack smiled.

"It's getting late and Rapunzel does have school unlike some people", North smirked at Jack," I'm heading off to bed. I suggest you do the same Rapunzel. It's been a busy day for you."

"Goodnight dad", Jack got up, and gace North a half hug. Rapunzel jumped up off of her chair and threw her arms around North.

"Thank you so much for your generousity", Rapunzel released North and backed away.

North smiled at her," My dear, it's my pleasure. I'll see you in the morning."

North headed up stairs and left Jack and Rapunzel alone in front of the fireplace.

"So, where am I going to sleep?" Rapunzel turned to Jack.

"Well..." Jack rubbed the back of his head," The only extra bed is in my room."

"Why do you have an extra bed?" Rapunzel laughed.

"Well, I used to have a lot of sleepovers before the duty of winter and all", Jack shrugged.

"So, I'll be sleeping in your room?" Rapunzel said nervously. She's never been on private time with a boy. Let alone the most gorgeous boy she's seen.

"Yeah, but I can sleep on the couch if it makes you more comfortable", Jack offered.

Should I let him sleep on the couch? Rapunzel thought. She wanted to sleep in the same room as him. She wanted to be able to say she's seen into his private life.

"No", Rapunzel shook her head," I'd be to scared about my mother and being in a different place. You said you'd always protect me."

"I did, didn't I?" Jack smiled.


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