Chapter 5

Gothel froze at the man's introduction, but with a deep breath she mustered up her sassy fearlessness and said, "Alright Mr. Black, what can I do for you?" Pitch shook his head and said, "And with that 'can do' attitude, I get to my point. Oh but Gothel, do you really think I need anything from you? Ha, right, that's hilarious. Try more like what I can do for you."

Gothel cocked an annoyed eyebrow, "You want to do something for me? Ha, right, that's hilarious." She said mirroring Pitch's accent. Pitch pouted sticking a fake lip out, "Ouch Gothel, I'm truly hurt, but nonetheless, if you do not wish to get your dear daughter back I guess I'll be on my way." He started walking back into the shadows and Gothel's face fell. "Rapunzel? You can get her back to me?!" She began asking impatiently and Pitch laughed with a full of himself manner, "Yes, yes I can get your prized daughter back, but you are not fooling me. I know your little secret, Gothel."

Gothel glared at him threateningly, "I have no idea what you are talking about." Pitch chortled ominously and began yelling and screaming, "Oh shut it Gothel. I know about Rapunzel's hair. I know everything! Only because you fear it. You fear losing it and growing as old as you really are! I am the king of fears!" Gothel halted, stuck within her fright of the boogeyman.

"Fine!" She yelled back at him, "But why do you want to help me?" Pitch stood up straight and fixed himself once more, "The boy who helped her escape could get in the way of my bigger plans, so naturally because of my whole-heartedness, I came to the most malevolent person this side of town." Gothel rolled her eyes and said, "Alright, Pitch. You help me I'll assist you." Pitch smirked toothily and said, "Let us begin," while disappearing into the shadows leaving visible only his eyes and eerie grin.

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Meanwhile at Jack and Rapunzel's camp, Rapunzel slept silently while Jack sat up in a tree and watched the night sky, not necessarily needing sleep. He looked down at the sweet teen and smirked at the way Pascal snuggled into her neck and shoulder. At first she seemed peaceful but suddenly Jack noticed that Rapunzel began to stir and mumble in her sleep.

"Mother..." Jack heard from her almost inaudible murmurs, "No...Jack…lights…" Jack raised his eyebrows at how much she was talking in her sleep, he wondered if this was a normal thing for her. She even woke up Pascal and he stared at her completely puzzled. "Umm Rapunzel?" Jack dared to ask but she did not wake up and even she started hyperventilating.

"No! Stop!" She began shouting in her trance and Jack was growing concerned now. "Rapunzel?" Jack asked again crouching down and rubbing her arm gently. "Don't! No! Help!" She screamed once more and Jack watched as she sweat beads fell from her forehead with her cries.

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"Rapunzel how could you?!" Mother Gothel screamed at Rapunzel as she plummeted to the floor and disappeared to dust under her cloak. "No! Mother!" Rapunzel screeched, horrified from witnessing this horrible nightmare. Everywhere was gloomy here and shadows moved throughout the black nothingness. "How could you do that to your poor innocent mother?" A sinister voice shouted at Rapunzel from the shadows, "The woman who raised you all by herself!" Rapunzel sobbed in the only light there was, that shined directly on her. "No…" Rapunzel babbled repetitively, "Mother…"

"You rotten little monster!" She heard her mother's voice say from the shadows, "This is how you repay me after all these years?!"

Rapunzel felt utterly terrible, and she wished she was out of this disturbing world. She heard a faint chuckle and a shine-tingling voice say, "We will soon meet again, flower." And suddenly everything was turning white and Rapunzel began to hear Jack's voice.

"Rapunzel? Are you alright?" Jack said as Rapunzel opened her eyes slowly. She looked around franticly and breathed hard. When she realized she was fine she grabbed Jack and pulled him in close for a hug and cried into is jacket.

"It…it was horrible Jack. There was this evil voice and my mother…s-she called me a monster for what I did to her!" She cried and Jack rubbed her back softly, "It's alright Rapunzel, you're safe now. As long as I'm here you will be safe Punz." Jack said smiling reassuringly, "Do you want me to stay down here with you tonight?" She nodded still pretty shaken up from the nightmare. Jack leaned back on the tree trunk and Rapunzel leaned next to him and put her head on his shoulder.

She soon fell back asleep, exhausted from her fight. Even Jack fell asleep after a few hours of thinking to himself. He worried about the poor girl and prayed she wouldn't have another nightmare. He cared for her no doubt but for now he just wanted her to feel safe. Hopefully tomorrow would be a better day.

A/N: Hey guys! I know this chapter is kind of short but the next ones will introduce the other characters sooo yay! Just wanted to tell you guys that I love your reviews and love that you guys have followed and favorite Something Different! I love The Big Four and Rise of the Brave Tangled Dragons sooo much! Don't be shy to review and PM if you want! Thanks again so much! xoxo