Gothel snatched the crown from the man's hand, despite his protests when a certain fairy, along with her two companions, flew towards her face, causing her to fling her hands up, and the crown went flying and landed on the carpet in front of them. Hiccup ran towards it, almost snatching the crown, but what had to be realized was that since the fairies were back, so was Stabbington. He took the end of the rug and shook it, just as the Haddock's arm was about to close over it.

The crown went flying towards the guard, who did not miss it. Now Stabbington had the crown. And Astrid was smart enough not to engage him in a fight.

Gothel shut the fairies in in the case the crowns had been kept in, and walked past her, smirking victoriously. This was her moment. Had they really lost?

No one noticed the black dog who ran right behind Stabbington. At least, they didn't notice him until the guard was knocked onto the floor.

The crown flew again. Straight over Gothel's head, straight over Astrid's head.

Rapunzel caught the crown.

Time seemed to freeze as everyone looked at her. The room fell silent and she slowly walked forward.

The only two people who moved were her mother - who had raised her and told her she would rule the kingdom - and Astrid - who had done nothing for her. Bumped into her, teased her, and who Rapunzel had insulted. Both girls knew that their relationship was not ideal as that of friends.

But unlike her mother, she had a sense of right...and wrong,

She stepped towards Astrid, and placed the crown on her head.

Everyone's jaw dropped as the crown began to sparkle, shine, glimmer. Little balls of light flew around Astrid, and she felt her uniform become something else. Much heavier, and much more grand. It swirled around her, changing her clothes, and Astrid realized, with some amusement, that this was being filmed. It was on Live TV. Phlegma and Gustav were watching.

No one breathed when she was done.

For about two seconds.

"You stupid girl!" Gothel shrieked at Rapunzel, who whimpered and stepped back, "How could you? I kidnapped you and eliminated the rest of the family so that you could be the princess one day!"

Everyone let out a collective gasp.

Gothel seemed to realize what she said as she looked around the room, laughing lightly. "Ah, no, that's not what I meant."

"Guard," Toothiana said firmly, "Take her away. And him for good measure too," she added, gesturing at Stabbington.

As the woman screamed profanities and was taken out, Astrid turned to Rapunzel. The princess had a few tears in her eyes, and she bowed.

Astrid hugged her. "You see, don't you?"

She felt her nod. "I'm kidnapped, and - and -"

"Rapunzel," Astrid whispered, "Kidnapped from the royal family. You're Princess Rachel. You're - you're my sister."

Rapunzel's grip tightened.

"Astrid," Toothiana interrupted, "Ahem, excuse me. Princess Astoria, is there anything you'd like to say to your new subjects?"

She took a deep breath, released her hold on her sister, and stood up on the stage. Ruff beamed at her.

"Hi." Smooth, Astrid, just smooth.

"Trust me, I'm just a normal girl." She glanced down for a second before continuing.. "But I think Headmistress Toothiana is right when she says everyone has princess potential." She took another deep breath. "It is an honour to be your princess."

Applause filled the room, and Astrid waved at the cameraman, intent on having this small connection to her mother before she brought the two of them to the castle.

Tooth stepped up gracefully. "Ahem, your Highness, this is usually the time when the princess chooses her lady royal."

Astrid looked at her two friends, only to see Ruff mouthing, "No way, dude," and Heather shaking her head lightly. She turned to the other girl who had helped her get here. "Rapunzel?"

A few tears had poured down her cheeks. "M-me? But Astrid, I was horrible to you."

"I wouldn't be here without your help. Plus, I won't make the same mistake my mom made. So, sis, wanna be my lady royal?"

She didn't say anything, only stepped up, and the man next to the case handed her a crown, which was placed on Rapunzel's head.

"Princess Astrid, and Lady Royal Rapunzel, of Berk!"

Crowns were thrown into the air, but the two girls didn't notice; they were hugging each other again.

ONE MORE CHAPTER!
Guys, there's a carnival here and oh Thor I don't wanna go cause it's not fun alone but I am vastly outvoted so...*sighs*