Book 2: Heal what has been hurt

Chapters

Prologue
Plans
Sunset’s family part 1
Sunset’s family part 2
Encounter with Mal
To the soul pit
Saving our loved ones
Rapunzel reunite
Epilogue
Previously…
The Isle
Saving Sunset

Prologue

Rapunzel
Mother Gothel had gagged me and chained my hands together. She pulled me towards her. Where was Eugene? Had he escaped from prison?

“Rapunzel? Rapunzel, let down your hair!” I heard him shout. I let down my hair, as he climbed up it. As he reached the entrance of the tower and pulled himself over, he looked up to see me. “Rapunzel, I never thought I’d see you again!” I grunted, trying to warn him that Mother was behind him.

Mother Gothel had snuck up behind him like a cat. She stabbed him in his abdomen from behind, then wrenched the knife out. Eugene groaned, as he fell to the floor. I struggled against the gag and binds I was constrained in.

I watched Pascal try to distract her, but she kicked him. I bit through the gag, telling her I would only go with her if I could save him. I felt her loosen the chains. I ripped off the gag as she chained Eugene to the wall. I hurried over to him, brushing my seventy foot long hair out of my face.

Eugene had his free hand over his wound, as he was slumped against the wall. I moved his hand aside, putting my magic hair on his wound. He shook his head, as he picked up a shard of glass.

I could see he was on his last breath.
“Rapunzel…” he said. “Wait…”
I leaned close to him, but he cut off my hair, so it was a messy brown bob.

Mother Gothel screamed; she pulled her hood over her eyes, screeching in anguish. Pascal put the remains of my hair in her path and she tripped over it, falling out of the window, decaying to dust. Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust.

Smoke came out my ears. I saw Eugene collapse. He lifted his hand weakly, reaching out to touch my cheek.
“You were my new dream,” he said.
“And you were mine!” I cried.

Eugene’s head fell, as life faded from from his eyes.

Plans

Flash

I knelt by her motionless body. She had been placed in a sealed glass coffin so her body didn’t decay. I felt a hand on my shoulder. It was Sunset’s best friend, Twilight Sparkle. Twilight sat down with me.

She smiled at me. I felt safe with Twilight. I could tell her everything.

I sighed. “Twi?” I asked. “I want to ask something. Do you think we could save Sunset?”
“Yes,” she replied. “But we have to go to The Isle of the Lost to retrieve her.”

I stood up. “We should begin packing.” I said.

Sunset’s family part 1

Flash
I sighed. A dark figure flew over. “Run!” shouted a young woman with blue hair. “It’s Maleficent!”
“Evie!” shouted a girl with purple hair, I assumed to be Mal. “She’s just lost my sister. My step-sister. I don’t care a frick about her.”

“The sooner we save them, the sooner we can stop Mal,” I said. “If she brings her back to life, who knows what will happen?”
“Let’s do this!” cried Rapunzel determinedly.
“We should find out directions from someone,” said Twilight.
I looked at my kids. “I know who we can ask.”

Sunset’s family part 2

Flash
“Who?” asked Twilight.
“Shere Khan,” I replied.

I led them to the pawn shop. I pushed open the door, the bell rang. “Sunny, is that you?” shouted a male voice.
I walked towards the counter. “No, it’s Flash Sentry. Sir, I have news.”

Shere Khan led me to the back of the shop. “Sir,” I began. “Sunset recently had my children… and she sadly passed away not long after that… I’m so sorry, Sir. I know you were her guardian for her childhood.”
“Thank you for telling me this,” replied Shere Khan. “I took her in when she was a few months old. Sunset and I had a great bond. I was there for her when she needed help, and I was the one who encouraged her to steal Princess Twilight’s crown. She… she was incredibly helpful. When vacation came, she’d help me rent out the snakes and count the money. But now… she’s gone.”
“Sir,” I said. “I… I wanted to try and bring her back. I wanted to know how to find Hades’s lair.”
“Well,” said Shere Khan. “I’ll come with you.”

Author's Note

Next chapter: encounter with Mal.

Encounter with Mal

Rapunzel
We walked down to the East of the Isle. Shere Khan pulled out a key from behind his ear, unlocking the door. A boy with black hair and brown eyes came out to greet us. “Good morning, Shere Khan,” he said. “You are in time. Mal is trying to bring back Sunset so she can use her magic to take over the Isle, which is rightfully Uma’s. I’m Nico Di Angelo. I’m Hades’s son.” he said to the rest of us.

He led us to Hades’s throne room, where Mal was sitting.
Mal was sitting on the sofa, her purple hair tumbling down to her chest. Her green eyes flashed in Flash’s direction, as if she could sense his plan to bring Sunset back.

She stood up, her green eyes on us. “Alright,” she said. “The race is on.”

Author's Note

Next chapter: To the soul pit

To the soul pit

Twilight
Nico led us to the depths of Hades’s palace, where there was a poorly dug pit with millions of souls. I saw Flash’s eyes well up with tears, knowing Sunset would be there. Mal appeared, her staff in her hand, over the pit. I looked at Rapunzel, who was rolling up her sleeves, preparing to dive to save her lover. Flash gritted his teeth. Shere Khan’s eyes widened, as he saw a soul come from the pit. I gasped, it was Sunset. Her body seemed to have lost all life. Her eyes bore into mine, never-ending. “Sunset?” I asked.
“You need to give a sacrifice,” said Nico. “Trust me, I know. I’m Ghost King.”

Shere Khan was next to me. His eyes welled up with happiness as he saw her. A tear fell from his left eye, falling into the pit.
“How can we bring you back?” asked Shere Khan.
“Only the one that loves the soul that wants bringing back the most can save a soul,” said a female voice.
“BIANCA!” shouted Nico.
Bianca smiled. “My brother,” she said.
“I guess that’s me!” said Mal proudly.
“We‘ll see,” said Bianca. “Dear sister, you may not be able to save both of us.”

Author's Note

Next chapter: saving our loved ones

Saving our loved ones

Flash.
Mal flicked her purple hair. She took off her jacket, diving into the soul pit, feeling around for Sunset. I saw Sunset swim away. She swam back up, spluttering, empty-handed.

I sighed. Rapunzel jumped in, feeling for her loved one. She smiled, as she grasped the slimy hand of her loved one. She swam back to the top. She climbed out, but slipped into the pool. I reached out my hand. She grasped it, as I pulled her out. “Get out of here as quick as you can,” said Nico. “Hurry! Lay Flynn down and he should be brought back to life.”

Rapunzel turned to me. “I’ll never forget you all for your help. Thank you. All of you. Good luck on getting your loved ones back.”

Rapunzel ran out, into the sunlight.

Author's Note

Rapunzel reunite

3rd person
Rapunzel lay down Eugene on the ground, as life flew into his soul. His eyes were closed, but he was alive.
At least he’s alive , thought Rapunzel.
“Eugene?” she asked.
Silence. Then he opened his eyes.
“Did I ever tell you I’ve got a thing for brunettes?”
“Eugene!” I shouted. I hugged him, kissing him.

We stood up. We ran to Auradon, back to Corona.

Author's Note

Saving Sunset

Epilogue

Nico di Angelo
After I brought Bianca and Hazel back to life, we went to meet up with Rapunzel, Eugene, Flash, Sunset, Twilight and Shere Khan in Ursula’s Fish and Chips. Shere Khan had booked a table. Sunset was talking to Uma, Harry Hook and Gil about next steps. We sat down, as Sunset herself came to our table to serve us.
“Come and join us,” said Bianca. “This is to commemorate our resurrection.”
“Afraid I can’t,” said Sunset. “Gonzo is sick today and Ursula wanted me to cover him. I’ve worked for Ursula since I was a child. I get paid a lot. Anyway, what can I get you? We have our unhappy hour menu... if you want.”
“3 seaweed sodas for Hazel, Bianca and I,” I said.
Sunset jotted this down in a small notebook. “Dad? Flash? Twi?” she asked. “And what about you, Rapunzel, and you, Eugene?”
“I’m fine,” said Rapunzel.
“Hand over the seaweed,” said Sunset.
I fished out a wad of seaweed from my jacket pocket. I gave it to Sunset.
“3 seaweed sodas for table 2,” she said, handing the seaweed to Uma.

After waiting for our food, Sunset sat down and joined us. “Well,” she said. “I guess Flash, Twi and I need to make moves. We have unis to apply for.”

She hugged each of us, and nuzzled Shere Khan. “I’ll be back,” she said.
Then she wandered over to the 3 pirates. She said goodbye then the 3 Canterlot residents disappeared from our sight.

Previously…

Sunset
When I finally got out of the hospital, Flash and I were in the gym, talking.

“Well, look what we have here!” cried Gilda from behind me.
I stood up. I passed Flash Eclipse and then I clenched my fists. Gilda and I engaged in a fist fight, each other matching up equally. I kicked her in her shin. She doubled over. She stood up, kicking me.

Gilda then came up behind me, a knife in her hand. I turned around, grabbing the knife, and twisted it out of her grip. I threw it across the room, into the wall. Gilda grabbed her knife. I backed into the wall, Gilda getting dangerously close. Then I felt an overwhelming pain in my abdomen. I looked down, Gilda had stabbed me, and I hadn’t even realised.

I let out a cry of pain as she stabbed me again. My stomach hurt like a son of a bitch.
I collapsed. Flash hurried to my side, putting down the twins. He put my head in his lap, as my eyes began to close.
“Don’t leave me, Sunset,” he sobbed. “Please.”
“I love you,” I said quietly. “ Look… after them.”

My head fell, as life faded from my eyes. I closed them, then I was still.

Flash
“No!” I shouted. “No!”
I buried my head in her clothes, sobbing. She was gone. I looked up. Gilda had escaped.

Now it was time for revenge. Save Sunset, and defeat her murderer.

The Isle

Flash
Twilight and I threw our supplies in a suitcase. I lifted Sunset and mine children into a pram. Eclipse wailed, as I strapped both of them in.

I then put the pram in the boot, strapping it. I then put the suitcase in the back. I then got into the car, Twilight next to me, as I drove to Auradon.

I jumped out of the car, as I took the pram out of the boot. I took the case out of the boot. I looked out at the bridge. Last time I came, I was with Sunset, visiting her father, Shere Khan. I noticed there was a barrier, but that seemed to have disappeared. I saw a young woman with short brown hair go across the bridge.

I looked at Twilight, as we followed her. The young woman turned. “Are you going to the underworld?” she asked.
“Yes,” I replied.
“I’m Rapunzel,” she said.
“Flash Sentry,” I replied. “This is Twilight Sparkle.”
“Oh!” cried Rapunzel, looking at the twins. “Who’s these little guys?”
“My dead girlfriend’s newborn twin daughters. That’s why I’m here. To save her.”

We walked across. I pushed the pram. We reached the bazaar.

Author's Note

Next chapter: Sunset’s family

Saving Sunset

Flash.
Mal sighed, running her fingers through her purple hair. “What do I do?” she asked herself.
“Mal,” I said. “Here’s the deal: since we all want Sunset back, let’s race for her. Whoever finds her can have her. Do we have a deal?”
“We do,” replied Mal.

I threw off my top half of my clothes. I pulled off my trousers so I was in my knickers. Mal, Shere Khan and I posed at the edge of the soul pit, ready to dive. “GO!” shouted Twilight.

We dived in. I swam, breathing bubbles through my nose. I reached out my hand as I felt for Sunset. I felt something on my hand. I looked, to see a soul clasping my hand. I looked into the soul’s face. I gasped. It was Sunset. I was so happy, she was here, holding me. I swam to the top of the soul pit, dragging her soul with me. I climbed out, shaking the excess goo out of my blue hair. Shere Khan emerged from the pit, placing her soul on his back. Then Mal appeared, glaring. She did a lot to stop me, but couldn’t. Love. Love could save her.

Mal let out an inhuman cry, as we ran out. Shere Khan bowed his head as he lowered her to the ground. Life was breathed into her. Her eyes were closed, her long red-gold hair curtained the rest of her face. I fell to my knees, brushing her hair out of her face.

Her eyes fluttered open weakly. “Sunset.” I said.
“Flash?” she asked. “Flash!”
I enveloped her in a huge hug. She returned it. We were in each other’s embrace for 5 minutes.
“Hem. Hem,” said Shere Khan. Sunset and I broke apart, blushing a furious red.
“Dad,” said Sunset. “I’m 18. I can make my own choices.”
“I know,” said Shere Khan. “I was so worried. But your boyfriend saved you.”
I smiled. “Sunset,” I said. “I love you.”

I kissed her gently, our lips locking into place, kissing like never before. It was as if we hadn’t seen each other for years.

I giggled, as she broke the kiss and nuzzled her head against my bare chest. She smiled.

We stood up. Shere Khan led Twilight, Sunset and I to his pawn shop.

Author's Note

next chapter: Epilogue