Disclaimer
I do not own Disney, Dreamworks, Square Enix, Pixar, or Kingdom Hearts (Even though I do own a copy of it.) All non-original characters belong to their respective studios. (Also, the OC Ymke belongs to ymke1000. Thank you for letting me include your character, and let me know if I accidentally change her personality.)
Rapunzel's POV- Campsite
Flynn insisted that it would be best to sleep off the night, despite Rapunzel's constant pleading to keep going. Everyone was asleep, but for some reason Rapunzel couldn't. It was midnight, and she heard some rustling in the bushes.
To Rapunzel's surprise, Mother Gothel appeared from behind the bushes. She was carrying a familiar-looking satchel. Then it hit her; That's the satchel that contained the crown of the lost princess.
Gothel: "Oh, come now! Don't look so astounded."
Rapunzel: "How did you even find me?"
Gothel: "Oh, simple really. I just followed the sound of sweet and utter betrayal."
Rapunzel sighed. She couldn't believe her mother, why would her new friends ever betray her? They already showed that they weren't after her hair, what else would they be after?
Rapunzel: "Mother…"
Gothel: "We're going home, Rapunzel. Now."
Rapunzel: "You don't understand. I've been on this incredible journey, and I've seen and learned so much. I… I even met someone."
Gothel: "Yes the Wanted thief. I'm so proud. Come on, Rapunzel."
Rapunzel: "Mother, please. I think… I think he likes me."
Gothel: "Likes you? Please, Rapunzel; That's demented."
Rapunzel: "But Mother, I-"
Gothel: "You see? This is why you never should have left! Dear, this whole romance that you've invented just proves you're too naive to be. Why would he like you, come on now! Really. Look at you! You think that he's impressed? Don't be a dummy; come with mommy."
Rapunzel: "No!"
Gothel: "No?! Oh, I see how it is. 'Rapunzel knows best. Rapunzel so mature, now. Such a clever, grown-up miss.' Rapunzel knows best. Fine, if you're so sure now…"
Mother Gothel pulls off the satchel, and jerks it forward.
Gothel: " ...Then go ahead, and give him THIS!"
Rapunzel: "How did you-"
Gothel: "THIS is why he's here. Don't let him deceive you. Give it to him. Watch, you'll see!"
Rapunzel: "I will."
Gothel: "Trust me, my dear." *Snaps her fingers. "That's how fast he'll leave you. I won't say 'I told you so.' Now, 'Rapunzel knows best.' Now, if he's such a dream-boat, go ahead and put him to the test!"
Rapunzel: "Wait!"
Gothel: "If he's lying, don't come crying! Mother knows best!"
At that, Mother Gothel ran through the dense fog behind her. The fog then dissipated. Flynn woke up, a little ways away, and before he noticed Rapunzel, she hid the satchel in a nearby log. Flynn came running over, carrying a bundle of sticks.
Flynn: "Hey, are you alright?"
Rapunzel: "Oh, yeah. Just lost in thought, I guess."
Flynn stared at her blankly, then shrugged. He set down the sticks, and began tending to a nearby dying fire. Rapunzel stared off into the distance, knowing full well that Mother Gothel was somewhere close by, watching their every move.
-Author's Notes-
So, how was it? I know it was short, but I couldn't fit it with the next chapter. There was just no way, whatsoever.
