Chapter 7: Mother Still Knows Best

Warnings: Child Abuse, Emotional Abuse

"I'm going to go get some firewood." Cassandra announced as she walked away. Rapunzel smiled. "Blah blah. She's annoying isn't she?" A familiar voice questioned. Rapunzel turned around to see Gothel. She gasped. "Mother?" Rapunzel questioned. "How did you find me?". "It was easy. I just followed the scent of complete and utter betrayal. Now, let's get you back to your tower.".

"No! I've seen and learned so much out there.".

"This is why you never should have left!

Dear, this whole love at first glance that you've invented,

Just proves, you're too naive to be here

Why would she like you?

Come on now really!

Look at you! You think that she's impressed?

Don't be a dummy

Come with Mummy

Mother…"

"No!" Rapunzel protested.

"Rapunzel knows best

Rapunzel's so mature now

Such a clever grown up miss

Rapunzel knows best

This is why she's here!

Don't let her deceive you!

Trust me, my dear

That's how fast she'll leave you

I won't say I told you so!

No, Rapunzel knows best!

So if she's such a dreamboat

Go ahead and put her to the test!"

"Mother, wait!" Rapunzel begged.

"If she's lying

Don't come crying

Mother knows best!"

Gothel vanished, leaving Rapunzel looking completely terrified. Cassandra came back. "Hey, is there any chance that the magic gives you super strength?" Cassandra questioned. She noticed that Rapunzel was looking completely terrified. "Hey, are you okay?". "Yes." Rapunzel lied.

"Good. And by the way, by any chance, does my hand have super strength? Because that would do wonders right now!". Rapunzel giggled.

Meanwhile, little did they know, Gothel was watching them. "Time to get my flower back!" She quietly mumbled to herself.