Sounds like painter's block.
Princess Rapunzel
Painter's block? You mean like writer's block?
Yeah. You're just having a hard time being creative, is all.
What the Princess needs is a way to punch through the painter's block.
Or what she needs is a little inspiration.
Princess Rapunzel
That's it! Come on, Pascal! Let's go find some real inspiration.
SESugracha the Eternal
Well, dear, making difficult choices is a part of life. (starts tapping her ram-skull cane to hypnotize Rapunzel)
Princess Rapunzel
Making difficult choices is a part of life. (talks in a monotone voice after hypnotized then she turns and she frowns as she turns towards Sugracha the Eternal)
SESugracha the Eternal
There. Isn't that better? (takes the paintbrush with the green paint from Rapunzel and gives her the paintbrush with the purple paint) (Rapunzel smiles a bit when she is given the paintbrush with purple paint then she frowns again when she turns towards the easel)
Princess Rapunzel
Much better. (speaks in a monotone voice again) (frowns again and continues to paint due to being put into a trance)
Princess Rapunzel
It was just like the dream I had after my coronation, only more intense. It was like it was trying to tell something.
Princess Rapunzel
I don't know. The rocks, my hair, Varian- It's like they're all connected and I need to find out how.
Sorry to interrupt here, but is anyone else a little concerned as to how Rapunzel woke up suspended in midair?
Princess Rapunzel
Eugene, was I saw meant something.
OK, let's say it did. But what if it was a warning? Telling you to stay in the castle, where you're safe? We got it pretty good here, right? Why don't you leave the mystery behind these rocks alone.
Rapunzel
No, I can't. I need answers and I think I know where to start looking.
The kite! It's just like the one from my dream! There's a note- from Varian:
Rapunzel, I need you help now more than ever
I may discovered the mystery of the rocks
Find the bronze graph-tic in my lab
But be careful
They are watching and will do anything to stop you
It's always something with that kid.
PRPrincess Rapunzel
I'm sorry, Dad. We gotta go to Old Corona.
Princess Rapunzel
Oh no. It's Varian's father.
Princess Rapunzel
Maybe you were right. Maybe my dream was telling me to stay in the castle, where I belong.
CCasandra
Rapunzel, what are you talking about?
Princess Rapunzel
I touched those rocks and now this.
Oh, come now. We don't know if any of this is your fault.
Princess Rapunzel
We don't know that it's not.
(Revealed to be none other than her adopted father)
Princess, we had orders to take the scroll, to keep it from you.
Princess Rapunzel
Who? Who ordered you?
(Shocked, Rapunzel looks at the scroll, which reveals that the mystical golden flower was made from a single drop of pure sunlight, and that the sinister rock spikes were made of from one single drop of moonlight)
Why would your father wanna keep this from you?
Princess Rapunzel
I don't know. (firmly) But I'm gonna find out.
M1Maiden 1
Good morning, Princess.
Princess Rapunzel (coldly) (slams the door) You lied to me. (Nigel and a guard walk away)
Rapunzel, I just heard what happened in Old Corona. I, I assure you, my only intent was to protect you.
Princess Rapunzel
From what? Your own men? It's time for answers, Dad. I want to know why you lied about Old Corona, and why you've covering up the fact that our kingdom is being destroyed by those black rocks. What are you trying to hide?
I'm sorry, my dear. I did not want to lie to you. But you are not ready for the truth.
Princess Rapunzel
Oh, Dad, we are beyond what I am and not ready for. People are in danger!
Rapunzel! I am the king and I have the situation under control. (Rapunzel is still mad at her father then she starts to walk away)
Princess Rapunzel
(sighs) You know, you are not the first person to lie to me and tell me I am not ready for the real world. (leaves) (slams door)
So, I guess it's a pretty safe bet that Corona won't be hosting a daddy-daughter dance anytime soon? (laughs) (Rapunzel and Pascal stop pacing and looks at him angrily) (Pascal squeaks) Yeah, sorry, not the time for jokes. (Rapunzel sits next to him)
Princess Rapunzel
(sighs) I'm not sure what's going on, but I know Corona's in some kind of danger. And I feel like I'm the only one who wants to do anything about it.
No, no you're not. Listen. Blondie, no matter what we're up against, I'm with you all the way.
Princess Rapunzel
I know, thank you, I just... (sighs) I think I need some time alone.
Understood. (about to leave) You know... Things do seem pretty dark right now, but if anyone can find a light, it's you. (Rapunzel smiles) I've got a feeling everything's gonna be okay. (hears Stan) (opens the door)
Quit being so mean, Pete!
Wait! All I said was your breath smells like tree-rot, you are a sub-standard croquet player, and previous instances where I asserted you had a lovely singing voice were patently false. (gasps) (Stan gasps and turns around)
You've always loved my voice! (Rapunzel runs to Pete and Stan)
Princess Rapunzel
Pete! What are you doing? Stan's your best friend!
I know, I can't help it! It's like... I have to say whatever's on my mind!
Oh, yeah? Well, you have cookie crumbs on your cheek. (points to Pete's cheek) (runs) (Stan sobbing)
Stan, wait! I'm sorry! (runs after Stan to apologize) (Eugene walks to Rapunzel)
You've got enough on your plate, Blondie. Go get some rest. I'll handle this. (walks to the same direction as Pete and Stan)
Princess Rapunzel
(sighs) (goes back to her room to sleep on her bed) (having a dream) (waltz music playing) (opens the door and walks into the throne room)
Princess Rapunzel
Dad, what it all this? (dancing with her dad)
Look, darling, I feel horrible about the way we left things, and, well, I'm hoping to make it up to you.
Princess Rapunzel
Oh, Dad, I'm so relieved to hear that-- (crackling) Ah! (people screaming) Oh! (crackling and rumbling) (panting) (groans)
Stop running, Rapunzel. (appears behind Rapunzel)
Princess Rapunzel
(turns around and sees Varian) (gasps) (Varian bends down to pick up Rapunzel's hair then holds her hair)
Face your destiny, or all you hold in your heart will be in grave danger. (tells Rapunzel) (tense music)
Princess Rapunzel
Uh... (Rapunzel wakes up and sees her glowing and it knocks the clock and her journal off the nightstands (Pascal squeaking) No, Pascal! (runs to grab her pet when he has tied up) (Pascal squeaks) Oh, Pascal! I would never do anything to hurt you. Come on.