Hey, I'm back with the ninth chapter. In this chapter, Rapunzel, Eugene, and the pub thugs go to the tower to deal with Gothel. I decided I should do some chapter songs for this. There are many songs that go with this chapter. Here is a list of some of the songs that go with parts of the chapter:

Song #1: .com/watch?v=1EBw_da7BZk

Song #2: .com/watch?v=WHnpUz3WlVg

Song #3: .com/watch?v=0WpvgHEpfrk

Song #4: .com/watch?v=8v_4O44sfjM 2:14-3:37 is where I think the fight was like. I pretended most of the girls were the thugs and the guy was the ghost of Gothel in the video. Also, I thought the last girl (the one the guy threw on the ground) was Eugene. Also, 3:41-3:57 is where Rapunzel stands up to Gothel.

Song #5: .com/watch?v=5anLPw0Efmo May not be the best song for this chapter. I thought this would be good for the part where Rapunzel remembers some memories.

I guess you'll see that these songs go well with this chapter. They're all on YouTube of course.

Disclaimer: I don't own Tangled.

The Ghost of Gothel

Chapter 8 Fights, Rescues, and Sacrifices

Everyone was riding horses to the tower. Rapunzel didn't want to do this, but she had to. For the sake of the kingdom and the sake of Eugene who already knew he would probably get killed. He felt like he was on the road to Hell. The thugs were right behind them. They were scared and curious at the same time. They wondered what the ghost looked like. And why is she threatening Rapunzel and Eugene. They did absolutely nothing wrong. They finally made it to the tower. Rapunzel gulped as she got off Maximus.

"Now remember, give us the signal when you need us." said Eugene as he was about to give Rapunzel a kiss goodbye. "What's the signal again?" slurred Shorty. "Mother, don't help me!" exclaimed the thugs. Eugene gave Rapunzel a last kiss before she went up to the tower to face her fears. Eugene and the thugs along with their horses hid in the bushes that were surrounding the tower. Rapunzel took a deep breath as she climbed up the stairwell leading to the top of the tower.

It looked exactly the same as last time. Glass shards everywhere, chains to the staircase, a broken mirror, and a crimson stain marking where Eugene had died. Rapunzel shuddered at the thought of it and looked around for Gothel. Suddenly, a mist came out of nowhere. It felt wet, cold, and windy. Rapunzel's chestnut hair blew slightly as she turned around to see a faded image of the woman who caused so much trouble and hurt many people. "Hello dear," said the woman.

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"Have you seen Rapunzel and Eugene?" asked Queen Anne to the Captain who was busy with work. "No, I haven't seen them two recently." said the Captain not taking eyes off his work. "Well, I'm getting really worried." said Queen Anne. "None of my business to know where Rider and his little girlfriend went." said the Captain nonchalantly. "Your highness, I found this in the stables!" said Thomas, a stable boy.

"Dear Mother and Father,

Don't look for me. If you do look for me, you will be in grave danger and also that's why I can't tell you why I'm at where I'm at. I know you'll probably miss me, but I'll come back as soon as this is over. I need to do this for the sake of you, the kingdom, Eugene, and me. I promise. And when I promise something, I never ever break that promise.

Love your loving daughter,

Rapunzel"

Read the Queen.

"Oh my god! Rapunzel is somewhere dangerous and she can't tell me or Henry or else we'll be in danger!" said Queen Anne freaking out. "Calm down your highness," said the Captain. "Never tell your boss to calm down! Because if they're already freaking out, it just freaks them out even more!" exclaimed Queen Anne. "Look Queen Anne, how about you, me, Henry, and the guards try to find your daughter, okay?" asked the Captain. "Okay," said Queen Anne calming down.

King Henry, Queen Anne, the Captain, and some of the guards got on horses so they can save Rapunzel and Eugene. A chambermaid found a map of the forest and its buildings. On the map, it also had the tower on the map. They thought Rapunzel and Eugene would be at the tower. They hurried to the tower to save Rapunzel and Eugene.

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"Mother, what do you want with me? I don't even have my hair anymore." said Rapunzel. "Your tears." said the ghost as she put her arms around Rapunzel. "My tears?" asked Rapunzel. "Yes, your tears." said Gothel. "Why do you want my tears?" asked Rapunzel confused. "Because those tears healed your little thief after he died." said Gothel laughing evilly. "No! I won't give you my tears!" said Rapunzel. "No? Looks like I need to help you." snickered Gothel. "Mother, don't help me!" screamed Rapunzel. The men knew it was the signal.

Hook Hand walked around Gothel the grabbed her, but the ghost showed no mercy and tossed the thug all around. Hook Hand had enough and demanded to be let go. Gothel released him and Hook Hand walked away. Big Nose tried, but Gothel grabbed him and she threw him off to the side. Vladimir jumped on top of the ghost, but Gothel got the thug off her back and she didn't let him go and beat up the thug. Rapunzel was surprised because Vladimir was probably three times her size. Vladimir managed to get away and he ran away from her. Then Gothel saw Shorty and pulled him from the corner. He beat the ghost with a drumstick he had and Gothel plummeted to the ground.

Eugene was the only one left and he ran towards her with a frying pan, but the ghost grabbed him. "For someone dead, you sure are stronger." said Eugene as he struggled to get free. "Looks like we're going to have to do this again." said Gothel as she grabbed a dagger and plunged it into the same spot she did last time, but this one was harder. Eugene plummeted to the ground in pain. "Eugene!" screamed Rapunzel bloody murder.

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King Henry, Queen Anne, the Captain, William, and Thomas had all went up the stairs of the tower. They heard the entire ruckus at the top of the tower as they climbed up the steps. They hid underneath the block that hid the stairs underneath it. They saw Eugene fight Gothel. The king and queen silently cheered on Eugene. Everyone had horrible looks on their faces when they saw Gothel stab him; including the Captain. They were also heard Rapunzel scream.

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"I've got one question for you. Why?" said Rapunzel. "Why?"Asked Gothel confused. "Why? Why are you doing this? Why did you kidnap me? Why did you keep me locked up? Why did you use me for my hair? And more importantly, why are you hurting all these innocent people? They did nothing wrong! Who do you think you are?" demanded Rapunzel. "Because I didn't want to die!" screamed the ghost. "What?" asked Rapunzel confused?

"I wanted you because you had healing powers, and I used that flower that caused your healing powers so I could stay young. That's why you would sometimes see me turn old a few days after I use your powers. Because it would wear off. And if it wasn't for your father and his men, I would've never even been in your life or any of these others. And-Oh!" said Gothel as she held her nose. "What?" asked Rapunzel? "Do you have any garlic? Oh!" said Gothel.

"Garlic?" asked the Captain confused. He sniffed and found out the garlic smell came from Thomas. "Why do you smell like garlic?" asked the Captain. "I'm coming down with a cold and the doctor said I should sniff this to help clear it up." said Thomas stuffily. "Garlic! I read in a book that people used garlic to keep away the dead!" said King Henry. "Perfect! Hey Gothel! Catch!" yelled the Captain as he threw the pouch of garlic towards Gothel. Gothel ran away from it like it was a grenade. Hook Hand caught the spirit in a bag. Gothel was gone forever. Everyone started celebrating, but their festivities ended when they heard Eugene coughing.

"Eugene!" screamed Rapunzel as she ran to him. "Get him to a doctor! Fast!" ordered King Henry as William and Thomas lifted Eugene up. "Don't worry Mr. Fitzherbert, the doctor will be able to help you." said William as he and Thomas lifted him up. Rapunzel saw her mother and father and ran to them with tears in her eyes. She sobbed in their shoulders. "Rapunzel, don't worry. The doctor will take care of him." said Queen Anne as she stroked her daughter.

Oh-No! Eugene! In the next chapter, the doctor is going to examine him and try to help him. Please listen the chapter songs! Remember, the URL's are at the top of the page. Also this is the longest chapter in this story. I hope it's not too long because if it's too long I can always fix it. Review please!