Today is Rarity's birthday and the girls are going to give her a surprise party because it was Pinkie's idea. She loves surprise parties.

They are decorateing her room with sparkling ribbons and anything class because those are the stuff Rarity likes. "Oh man, wait till Rarity sees her room when she comes home. She is going to flip." said Rainbow Dash. "Yep. And I'm thankful for Pinkie to remind us that today is her birthday. She knows everyones birthday." said Twilight. "Yeah. That's my thing. Also, tomorrow is Mrs. Cake's birthday and has the same birthday as Big Mac." said Pinkie. "I heard she likes French vanilla. So, Pinkie and I made a French vanilla flavored cake with fancy looking icing." Applejack said. "I don't remember the last time we had a birthday party. Was it Twilight's birthday or Rainbow Dash's." said Fluttershy.

But when they were busy getting ready, Rainbow Dash saw Rarity humming to herself with a basket of thread. "Here she comes! Get ready!" she shouted. Everyone got a chance to hide and turn off the light.

They hear Rarity coming in and turning on the light. That is when her friends shouted out, "SURPRISE!" Rarity jumped in surprise and said, "Oh my goodness. What a surprise." "Happy birthday, Rarity." Twilight said. "Thank you. I can't believe all of you remembered my birthday. And you threw this party just for me? Look at this. It's just the right touch. And the cake. Is it French vanilla?" said Rarity. "It sure is. Your personal favorite flavor." Pinkie answered. "Then, let's eat this thing!" said Rarity. "Wait. You have to blow a candle to make a wish." said Fluttershy as she puts a candle on the birthday cake. Rarity thought hard on her wish and she blew the candle. The mane six cheered for her.

...

While celebrating, the Book of Disney is calling them.

"Wow, Rarity. It sounds like the Book of Disney has something for you on your birthday." said Twilight. "Oh, how nice. Let's see what the story is." said Rarity.

When they get to the throne room, Twilight went to the Book of Disney and opens to the next chapter. The next story is Tangled. She began to read,

"Once upon a time, a single drop of sunlight fell from the heavens and formed into a magic golden flower. It had the ability the sick and injured. Where it grew, there was a kingdom nearby. The kingdom was ruled by a beloved King and Queen. But the queen was about to have a baby and got really sick. She was running out of time and everyone is trying their best to find a cure for her. As for the flower, an elderly woman named Mother Gothel used its powers to keep herself young and healthy for centuries and all she has to do is to sing a special song. When she hears someone coming, she ran off and accidentally knocks over the bush where she is hiding the flower. The guards found the flower and took it back to the kingdom. The magic of the golden flower healed the queen. A healthy baby girl. A princess was born with beautiful golden hair. Her name is Rapunzel. To celebrate her birth, the king and queen launched a flying lantern into the sky. Everyone was happy until one night. Mother Gothel broke into the castle and stole the child just like that. Gone. She took the princess away because her hair has the flower's power and she uses it to keep herself young. The kingsom searched and searched, but could not find her. Rapunzel was hidden in a tall tower away from everything in the world. Gothel had found her new flower, but this time. She is determined to keep it hidden. She tells Rapunzel that the world is filled with horrible selfish people and the only place safe is the tower. But, the walls of the tower could not hide everything. Each year on her birthday, the lanterns released thousands of lanterns into the sky. The kingdom was hoping one day, the lost princess would return."

Once Twilight is done reading, she and her friends got sucked into the book and off for the adventure.

...

They ended up near the tower where Rapunzel was held captive.

"Wow. That's the biggest tower I've ever seen!" said Pinkie. "Do you think Rapunzel is in there?" Rainbow Dash asked. "I guess so. Since she's been locked in a tower all of her life. Do you think she will be scared of us?" said Fluttershy. "I hope not. I don't know what Mother Gothel taught Rapunzel throughout the years." said Twilight. "She did tell her that the world is a terrible place. Which is not." said Rarity. "Yeah. We better tell Rapunzel the truth." said Applejack.

When the mane six were about to enter the tower, they hid behind the tower because Mother Gothel is coming down with the help of Rapunzel's hair. They saw her leave and into the world. Once she's finally gone, they came out from their hiding place to see Rapunzel. "Ok, coast is clear." Twilight said. "So, can we go and say hi to Rapunzel now?" Pinkie asked. "Yep. Since Mother Gothel is gone and will kill us once she sees us." Applejack answered.

"Mind if I go up there first?" Rainbow Dash asked. "Sure, give it a try." Twilight said. Rainbow Dash took a deep breath and flew up to the tower. There, she saw Rapunzel sitting there like a lonely person. "Hello." Rainbow Dash said. Her hello gave Rapunzel a scare as she screamed and fell backwards. "Oops. Sorry I scared you. My friends and I are here to help you." Rainbow Dash explained. "Are you a ruffian? A thug? A giant bug?" Rapunzel asked. Rainbow Dash laughed really hard because of what she said. "No, I'm not all of that stuff. Who told you such ridiculous things about people you haven't met yet?" Rainbow Dash asked. "My mother." Rapunzel explained. "Really? Well, don't listen to what your mother says. Listen to what you have to say." said Rainbow Dash. "Well, ok. Since you and your friends are not ruffians, can I see you guys and come into my tower?" Rapunzel asked. "Of course. Wait right here." said Rainbow Dash as she flew down towards her friends to tell them that it's alright to come up.

"Ok. She wants to see us now. Come on." she said. "Really? I guess she's not scared of us at all." said Fluttershy as she picks up Rarity and flew up to the tower. The rest of her friends followed her. Rapunzel was amazed that the mane six are not dangerous. Instead, she finds them gentle and kind.

"Hi there." Twilight said. "Hello. I'm half you guys are not scary and mean as I thought you were." said Rapunzel. "Why would you say that you were expecting us to be scary and mean?" Applejack asked. "Well, my mother told me that the world is dark and selfish and cruel. And the people are the same thing too." Rapunzel explained. "Really? Why would your mother tell you such terrible things about the place you're living in. You know there's good things about the world." Twilight said. "Ok. I know the world is nice, but I have to be careful with the people. That's the problem. By the way, I didn't get your names." said Rapunzel.

"Why didn't you say so? Allow us to introduce ourselves. I'm Twilight Sparkle and these are my friends. Rarity, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Applejack. What's your name?" Twilight introduced. "My name is Rapunzel. So, I heard you guys wanted to help me with something. Is that right?" said Rapunzel. "Why yes. Something is reminding me that tomorrow is your birthday! Yay!" Pinkie shouted.

"That's right. Tomorrow is my birthday and I'm turning eighteen. I told my mother that the lights are going to appear and I've been curious on what they are. I wanted her to take me, but she refuses because of the stuff she's been warning me about for all of my life." Rapunzel explained. "I know what these lights are that appear on my birthday. They're floating lanterns people lit up for the lost princess." Rarity explained. "Lanterns? I knew they weren't stars." said Rapunzel. "I know, right. But, what about them?" Pinkie asked. "I wanted to see them in person. Not just theough the window, but right near my face so I can touch them." Rapunzel explained. "Now that's what I call a birthday gift!" said Applejack.

"Well, what are you waiting for? Let's go!" said Rainbow Dash as she was about to leave the tower, but Twilight stopped her with her magic. "Hold on, Rainbow. We have one problem. We don't know how to get there." she said. "But how? We don't want to ruin her birthday." Pinkie asked. "Maybe we should ask someone to get us there." said Fluttershy. "Good idea, Fluttershy. Oh, and I hear someone coming." said Rarity as she hears someone climbing up the brick wall.

"Quick, hide! I'll take care of this!" Rapunzel yelled.

...

Once the girls hide, a young thief called Flynn Rider entered the tower with his satchel on his shoulder. What he stole was a crown for the lost princess.

"Alone at last." he said. And just before he opens that satchel. WHAM! Rapunzel whacked him with her frying pan and is knocked out just like that. Then, she hides behind the mane six. "Wow. That's one massive frying pan you got there, Rapunzel." said Rainbow Dash. "Is he dead?" Pinkie asked. "No. He's just knocked out." said Twilight. "So, now what?" Fluttershy asked.

Rapunzel went towards Flynn to see if he's a monster like Mother Gothel told her about. Strangely enough, he had no razor sharp teeth, doesn't have any bugs on his hair, doesn't have any weapons on him, and doesn't look dangerous at all. "Well?" Twilight asked. "He doesn't seem dangerous." said Rapunzel. Then, Flynn starts to wake up which frightens Pinkie. "QUICK, HIT HIM AGAIN! HES A ZOMBIE!" she shouted as she hits him with Rapunzel's frying pan many times. "Pinkie, he's not a zombie. Now stop whacking him before you kill him." said Rarity. Pinkie stopped whacking him and dropped the pan. "Sorry."

"So, now what do we do with him?" Applejack asked. "Tie him up and torture him in order him to make him see the lanterns." said Rainbow Dash. "What? No, Rainbow. We can't do that. But, that tying up thing wasn't a bad idea." said Twilight.

"Hey, what's this? Ooh, shiny." Pinkie asked as she gets into the satchel and pulls out the crown. "A crown? Is that what's in there?" Rarity asked. "Its so beautiful. Who do you think it belongs to?" Twilight asked. Rapunzel picks up the crown from Pinkie and tries it on. Then, she looks at herself in the mirror. The mane six were amazed at this. "So, can we deal with the guy now?" Rainbow Dash asked. Everyone nodded at that.

So, Rapunzel ties up Flynn in a chair with her hair. "Good thinking, Rapunzel. Tying him up with your hair." said Rarity. "Now, we just have to wake him up. Pinkie, will you do the honor?" said Rainbow Dash said. "Absolutely." said Pinkie in a mischievous way as she went up to Flynn and brings out her air horn. She shakes it and pressed on it, making a loud noise. The noise immediately wakes up Flynn and Pinkie ran back to her friends. Flynn screamed when he woke up and he finds himself tied up with hair.

"Is this hair?" he asked. "Don't try to struggle. It's pointless." said Twilight. "What?" Flynn asked. "I know why you're here and I'm not afraid of you." said Rapunzel. "What?" Flynn asked again. The mane six and Rapunzel came out of their hiding place and showed their faces to the young thief. "Who are you and how did you find us?" Rapunzel asked.

Flynn said nothing to them, just stood there looking at Rapunzel's beautiful face. "Hey! Didn't you hear what she said? Who are you and how did you find us?!" Rainbow Dash yelled. Flynn cleared his throat and said, "I don't know who you are nor how I came to find you. But, may I just say. Hi. How ya doing? The names Flynn Rider. How's your day going, huh?" "Really?" Applejack asked. "Really really. It's how I talk to women." said Flynn.

"Who else knows my location, Flynn Rider?" Rapunzel asked. "Alright, Blondie." said Flynn. "Her name is Rapunzel!" Fluttershy yelled. "Bless you. Listen, I just saw the tower and. Oh no! Where is my satchel?" said Flynn. "We've hidden it. Somewhere you'll never find it. Perhaps you'll never see it again." said Pinkie. Flynn looks around and saw the satchel in the pot. "It's in that pot, isn't it?" he asked. The girls looked at where he's looking and gave him a look. "QUICK, HIT HIM AGAIN!" Pinkie shouted as she hits Flynn again with the frying pan.

"Seriously, Pinkie? Do you have to do that?" Rainbow Dash asked. "What? He's getting on my nerves. Besides, he's onto something. Maybe he's after Rapunzel's hair." Pinkie explained. "Nonsense. Flynn Rider is not after her hair. I think he came here just to hide." said Rarity. "Hide from who? The police? His worst enemies?" Fluttershy asked. "I don't know. He didn't tell us." said Twilight. "So, what can we do with this satchel?" Rarity asked. "Keep it?" Applejack guessed. "No, we can't keep it. This crown might belong to someone who's royalty like a princess. I think we should take it back to the kingdom where it was made. Agreed?" Twilight said. The girls agreed with her.

But then, Flynn starts to wake up again with the girls in front of him. He saw Twilight holding his satchel and said, "Hey, that's mine! Give it back!" "No. We are taking it back where it belongs. Also, turning you into a better person." Twilight explained. "What?" Flynn asked in confusion.

"Do you know why we had you like this?" Rapunzel asked. "No." Flynn answered. "You're like this because we wanted you to do something for us. Mostly her." Rarity replied. "What do you want me to do?" Flynn asked. "Look over here." said Twilight as she turns the chair to the painting of the lanterns Rapunzel drew. "You know what they are?" Rainbow Dash asked. Flynn looked at the painting and asked, "You mean the lantern thing they do for the princess?" "Exactly. You will be our guide, take us to the lanterns, and return me home safely. Then, and only then will set you free." Rapunzel explained.

However, Flynn refuses. "No can do. You see, the kingdom and I don't really get along very well. So, I'm taking you anywhere." he said. "Oh, you will take us. Whether you like it or not." said Pinkie. "Something brought you here, Flynn Rider. What is it? Fate, destiny." Rapunzel said. "A horse." Flynn replied sarcastically. Rapunzel pulled him towards her and the mane six went face to face. "You can tear this tower brick by brick. But, with our help, you will never have your precious satchel. Why? Because it's going back the way it belongs. And I am never ever breaking that promise. Ever." said Rapunzel.

"Alright listen. I didn't want to do this, but you leave me no choice. Here comes the smolder." said Flynn as he shows the girls his most famous cute face. Rapunzel wasn't amused. Twilight was disgusted, Applejack was confused, Rainbow Dash was about to laugh at him, Rarity made goo goo eyes on him, Pinkie was imitating his face, and Fluttershy was blushing. "This is kinda an odd day for me, this doesn't really happen. Fine. I'll take you all to see the lanterns." said Flynn.

"Really?" Rapunzel asked in excitement. "You really mean it?" Pinkie asked. "Wonderful. Lets get going." Twilight said.

...

When Flynn and the mane six were exiting the tower, Rapunzel was nervous about going out of her tower for the first time in her life.

"You coming, Blondie?" Flynn asked impatiently. "Give her time, darling." said Rarity. Rapunzel takes a deep breath and goes down to the ground. But suddenly, she stopped. She looked at the green grass and pressed her foot onto the soft ground. "Are you ok, Rapunzel?" Fluttershy asked. "I've never felt this excited before in my entire life. I'm free. Im completely free. I can't believe I did this. I can't believe I did this!" Rapunzel shouted as she ran towards the outside world where she can run all over the place.

The mane six were surprised at her enthusiasm. "Wow. I guess she's that excited about going to the lanterns." said Pinkie. "Wanna follow her so she won't hurt herself?" Applejack asked. "Good idea." said Twilight.

They keep watching her being happy and being sad at the same time which annoys them, mostly Flynn. "So, can we go to the lanterns now? This is boring." Rainbow Dash asked.

After Rapunzel went all over the place, she started crying. "What's wrong, Rapunzel? You were happy for being out of that tower and now you're this? Girl, get a grip." Rainbow Dash asked. "Don't cry, Punzie. There's still your birthday we have to celebrate." said Pinkie. "You know. This whole idea wasn't a good one at all. Maybe we should go back. What would her mother say? She'll be worried sick. You know what? I'm not doing this anymore." said Flynn.

"What?" Rapunzel asked. "But, you promised." Twilight said in disappointment. "Did you lie to us?" Pinkie asked. "Maybe." Flynn answered as he walks away with Rapunzel, but Rainbow Dash stopped him. "No! We are seeing those lanterns!" she yelled. "We have to. Ive been dreaming about them my entire life." said Rapunzel. "Oh, come on! How am I ever getting my satchel back from unicorn fairy?" Flynn asked. "First of all, I'm an alicorn. Not a unicorn fairy. Second, I'm going to hold onto this satchel till we get to the castle. And third, quit being so self centered." Twilight scolded. Flynn groaned at her.

Pinkie's stomach begins to growl. "Oh man. I didn't eat anything ever since we got here." she complained. "Are you hungry. Because I know a perfect place for lunch." said Flynn. "Where?" Fluttershy asked. "Oh, you'll see." Flynn replied.

He leads the girls to the "perfect place" for lunch.

...

He led them to a little place called The Snuggly Duckling.

"The Snuggly Duckling?" Applejack reads. "That sounds adorable. I wonder if they have ducklings in there." Rarity suggested. "I do like ducklings. They're so adorable." said Fluttershy. "Does it have parties for birthdays and other celebrations?" Pinkie asked. "So, what's really in there?" Rainbow Dash asked in curiosity. "Come on, girls. Our meals await." said Flynn as he takes the girls inside the pub.

"You're finest table please!" Flynn shouted out. Rapunzel gasped out loud and the mane six screamed at what they saw. They saw a lot of ruffians and thugs staring at them. "You know what? I think I take it all back. Let's get outta here!" Pinkie shouted. "Flynn, I thought you said its the perfect place for lunch. But, you lied. Look at us, we're scared to death." Twilight said. Rapunzel tried her very best to defend herself with her frying pan with Fluttershy behind her back.

"Wow, you girls don't look so good. Maybe we should go home and give it a rest." said Flynn as he takes the girls out to the door. "I see what's going on. You sent us here to scare us just so you can get that satchel from Twilight and run off. Dude, get a life." said Applejack. "How'd you guess?" Flynn asked. "I'm honest with everyone I'm with." Applejack explained.

The thug slammed the door in front of them and asked while holding a wanted poster of Flynn Rider, "Is this you?" Flynn looks at the poster of himself with his nose looking bad. "Oh, come on. They just can't get my nose right." he complained. "Oh, it's him alright. Get some guards. His reward is going to get me a new hook." said a thug who has a hook. "I could use the money." said a thug with his face covered as he grabs Flynn. "What about me? I'm broke." said the thug as he grabs Flynn also.

"Hey! Put him down! Ruffians!" Rapunzel yelled. "This is kinda interesting." said Applejack. "Applejack!" the girls shouted. "What? We're here because he wants to get rid of us just so he can run off with his thieving life." Applejack explained. "But, we still need him because he knows where the lanterns are. Not us." said Rarity. "Ok, fine. Let's save him." Applejack groaned. Twilight uses her magic to make a sparkling noise to get the thugs' attention. Once she did, the sparkles went high in the air and exploded into smithereens. "Put him down!" she yelled. The thugs stared at the mane six and Rapunzel.

"Ok, look. I just need him to take me to see the lanterns because I've been dreaming about them my entire life. Find your humanity. Haven't any of had a dream?" Rapunzel explained. The hook thug went to her and said, "I had a dream once." "Wow. Who knew a big guy like you has a huge heart." said Fluttershy. "Indeed. I always wanted to play the piano." said the hook thug as he shows the girls his piano and plays for them. "Want me to tell you my dream?" said Big Nose. "Sure. What is it?" Pinkie asked. "I really wanted to find a connection? Can you see me with a really lovely lady? Rowing in a rowboat down the stream?" Big Nose explained. "Aw, that's so sweet." said Rarity.

"This guy wants to be a florist. Over here, he's really good at design. Ulf is into mines. Attila's cupcakes are supreme. Bruiser knits, Killer sews, he owns a puppet show. And Vladimir collects rare unicorns." the hook thug explained. "What about you, Rider?" Applejack asked. "I'm sorry. Me?" Flynn asked her. "What's your dream?" Pinkie asked. "Whoa whoa. Sorry, girls. I don't do stuff like that." said Flynn. In response, the thugs were aiming their weapons at him and forcing him to tell his dream.

"I have dreams like you. No really. I wanted to live somewhere warm and sunny. On an island, rested and alone. Surrounded by a thousand piles of money." Flynn explained nervously. "Really? That's your dream? Just to be all by yourself surrounded by shiny things that'll make you blind?" Rainbow Dash asked. "What?" Flynn asked. "We know what you're is, Rapunzel." said Twilight. "Take it away, Punzie!" Pinkie shouted.

"I just wanted to see the floating lanterns clear. Every passing hour, but m so glad I left my tower. Like all you lovely folks, I've got a dream." Rapunzel explained. Everyone cheered for her. "Alright, girls. Its your turn to tell everyone your dream." said the hook thug. "Well, you see. We all have the same dream. To have an amazing adventure with each other." Twilight explained.

But after the mane six told their dreams, the guards showed up looking for Flynn Rider. They searched everywhere for him, but found nothing. Flynn, Rapunzel, and the mane six were hiding underneath the bar from the guards. The hook thug helps them escape by showing them the secret passage.

"Go. Live your dream." said hook thug. "I will." said Flynn. "Your dream stinks. I was talking to her and the ponies." said the hook thug. "Thanks for everything." said Rapunzel as she kisses him on the cheek and goes into the passage.

They all went inside the passage and off to find the way out.

...

While walking through the passage, Flynn is curious about Rapunzel and her decision why she wants to go to the lanterns so badly.

"Phew! This passage way smells like something died in here." Pinkie complained. "That's because someone did die, Pinkie. Look at the dead pirate who got stabbed." said Applejack. "I hope we get outta here before we get caught by the guards." said Rarity. "Don't worry. We'll be there before they could even see us." Twilight promised.

"So, what made you go see the lanterns?" Flynn asked. "Well, I've been dreaming about them my entire life. So Flynn, where are you from?" Rapunzel asked. "Whoa whoa whoa. That is totally classified." said Flynn. "Why?" Pinkie asked. "Because I said so. By the way, if you wanted to go see the lanterns so badly. Why haven't you gone before?" said Flynn. "Well, um." Rapunzel stammered. "We don't know how to get there, and that's why we forced you to take us there to see them." Twilight answered.

But all of the sudden, the guards and their horse named Maximus are chasing after them because of Flynn Rider. "Uh, Flynn!" Rapunzel shouted. "They found us!" Applejack shouted. "Rider!" the captain of the guard yelled. "Run!" Flynn shouted. The mane six and Rapunzel ran for their lives.

They kept running until they reached the sunlight and to the edge. There, they saw the guards, Maximus, and the two guys Flynn used to work with. "Who the hay are these guys?!" Rainbow Dash shouted. "Let's just assume that everyone here doesn't like me!" said Flynn. "Yeah, no kidding!" Twilight yelled. "Let's get outta here!" Fluttershy yelled as she flies away to the other side in fear. "Good thinking, Fluttershy. Let's get to the other side so the guards won't get us." said Twilight as she picks up Raity and flew to the other side where Fluttershy is. Rainbow Dash picks up both Pinkie and Applejack to the other side as well. "Made it." she said. "But, what about Flynn and Rapunzel?" Applejack asked.

"Don't worry, girls! I got it all covered! You might wanna stay back!" Rapunzel shouted out as she uses her hair as a rope and swings to the other side. As for Flynn, he was fighting off the guards with Rapunzel's frying pan. After he fight them off, Maximus was fighting him too. But, Rainbow Dash managed to save him just in time. "Thanks, Rainbow Dash!" said Flynn. "No problem. No, let's get outta here." said Rainbow Dash.

But before they can, a huge wave of water came in and destroyed everything. Everyone survived including the mane six, Rapunzel and Flynn. They managed to get into a cave where they get trapped in. "Oh no. There's no way out!" Applejack shouted. Rapunzel tried to find a hole to get through. Flynn did the same thing, but he cuts his hand by accident. "Flynn, are you alright?" Fluttershy asked. "I'm fine. I can't see anything." Flynn answered. "Then, I'll use my magic for light." Twilight suggested as she uses her magic to light up the room. But, here's one problem. It's not bright enough. "My light isn't bright enough. We need more light. Anyone know where can we find more light?" said Twilight.

"Well, I have magic hair that glows when I sing." said Rapunzel. "What'd you say, Rapunzel?" Applejack asked. "I have magic hair that glows when I sing." said Rapunzel. "Better sing now!" Rainbow Dash shouted as the water gets close to her. Rapunzel begins to hum her song. And when she did, her hair immediately glows, which surprises everyone. Her light really works as they found a way out. Flynn moves every rock out of the way until they reached the surface.

Once they got out, the water bursts open and they fall into the stream. They got out of the water safe and sound. "That was close. I thought we were going to be there forever." said Twilight. "We're alive! We're alive!" said Rapunzel. "Her hair glows." Flynn muttered. "I know. I feel the same way." Applejack agreed. "Why does her hair glow?!" Flynn shouted.

"It doesn't just glow." said Rapunzel.

...

Later that night, the mane six get settled in for the night while Rapunzel is healing Flynn with her magic hair.

"So, this is kinds awkward that you are wrapping hair around my injured hand." said Flynn as he yells in pain. "Sorry. Just, don't freak out. Girls, you too." said Rapunzel. "Why?" Fluttershy asked. "You'll see." said Rapunzel. She takes a deep breath and begins to sing,

(Flower, gleam, and glow

Let your power shine

Make the clock reverse

Bring back what once was mine

Heal what has been hurt

Change the fates design

Save what has been lost

Being back what once was mine

What once was mine)

As she sings, her hair began to glow. The mane six were amazed at the sight while Flynn is just confused. When she's done, Flynn unwrapped his hand and was shocked to find his hand completely healed. He began to scream, but Rapunzel stopped him by saying, "Please don't freak out!" "I'm not freaking out. Are you freaking out?" Flynn asked.

"That was amazing! How did you manage to do that and how long?" Twilight askd in excitement. "Forever, I guess." Rapunzel guessed. "Wow. Have you healed someone else before?" Rainbow Dash asked. "No, just my mother. When I was a baby, people try to take the power by themselves by cutting it. But once it's cut, it turns brown and loses its power. A gift like that has to be protected. That's why I never left." Rapunzel explained.

"You never left that tower." said Rarity. Rapunzel sadly nodded yes. "You know, there are some people who aren't like that." said Twilight. "They're not?" Rapunzel asked. "Well, it depends on the person you meet." said Twilight.

"Can I tell you girls something I've never told you before?" Flynn asked. "Sure. What is it?" said Fluttershy. "My real name is not Flynn Rider." said Flynn. "Then, what is your name? Bob? Larry? Hiccup?" Pinkie guessed. "No, none of those. My name is Eugene Fizterbert. Kinda lame, isn't it?" said Flynn. "No, actually. It's a really nice name. It's much better than Flynn Rider." said Rarity. "Thanks. No ones ever said that to me before." said Flynn. "Does that mean we call you Eugene from now on?" Rainbow Dash asked. "It doesn't matter to me. You can call me whatever you want." said Flynn. "Nah. We just call you Eugene. It's more appropriate for you." said Rapunzel. "Thanks, girls. Oh, it looks like we are out of firewood. I'll just go out and get some more. Some of you can go with me. Rainbow Dash? Pinkie Pie? Applejack?" said Flynn. "Ok." said Rainbow Dash as she, Pinkie, Twilight, Fluttershy, and Applejack went with Flynn to get some firewood.

Rapunzel giggled at him. "Aw, I think you like him." said Rarity. "Yeah, I think so, too." said Rapunzel. They both giggled until Mother Gothel showed up. "Well, I thought he would never leave." she said. Rapunzel and Rarity were shocked to find out she's here. "Mother? How did you find me?" Rapunzel asked. "Oh, it was easy really. I just followed your voice, listening to your heartbreaking cries." said Mother Gothel. "That's not true. She had a wonderful time with us. You just say that for I don't know." said Rarity. "Who's this? She might've hurt you badly." said Mother Gothel. Rarity was disgusted at this and yelled, "I did nothing terrible to her. And I will never do that to anyone I see."

"You see, mother. I'm not going back home." said Rapunzel. "Oh, I see how it is. That satchel is why he's here and I won't say I told you so. If he's lying, don't come crying! MOTHER KNOWS BEST!" Mother Gothel yelled as she vanished.

"What in Equestria just happened? How does she know Eugene?" Rarity asked. "Let's hope she won't get to him or you and your friends." said Rapunzel. "But, she's mostly after you, Rapunzel. I don't know why though." said Rarity. "Well, she's just protective. That's all." said Rapunzel. This makes Rarity suspicious about what Rapunzel just said. Is Mother Gothel really protectingbthe sweet girl or treating her like a prisoner?

When everyone else got back getting firewood, they dropped the firewood right next to the fire. "Hey, you two okay?" Twilight asked. "Yes, we're fine." said Rapunzel. "Girls, can we talk alone? It can take a minute." said Rarity. "Sure. What is it, Rarity?" Twilight asked.

Rarity leads her friends to a tree next to the one Eugene and Rapunzel are. "What's going on, Rarity? Is something bad?" Twilight asked. "Yes, it's bad. While you guys are gone, Rapunzel and I have been encountered by Mother Gothel. The lady who trapped Rapunzel her entire life. I think she's onto something, but what?" Rarity explained. Her friends gasped at this. "Mother Gothel was with you? I thinks she's been following us and I know why." said Twilight. "Is it because of Rapunzel's hair?" Rainbow Dash guessed. "I think so. Since Rapunzel has healing powers with her hair, I think Mother Gothel wants Rapunzel because of her hair." said Twilight. "Well, that means we have to protect Rapunzel no matter what." Applejack suggested.

"Then, let's protect her until we realize what's going on around here." said Twilight.

...

The next morning, everyone was asleep until Maximus showed up trying to capture Eugene.

Once he screams, the mane six and Rapunzel immediately woke up from it. "Eugene!" Rarity shouted as she went towards him to save him from Maximus. Her friends followed her as they drag Eugene towards them while Maximus is dragging him towards him. "Let go of him!" Twilight shouted.

Maximus finally lets go, but he still has Eugene's boot. "You okay, Eugene?" Applejack asked. "No. That horse is trying to kill me!" Eugene shouted. "I'll handle this." said Fluttershy as she went towards Maximus to calm him down. "Whoa whoa. Easy boy. Easy. Easy." she soothed. Maximus calms down by her words. "Now, sit." Fluttershy ordered. Maximus tried to, but refused. "Sit." Fluttershy ordered again. Maximus finally sits down. "Now, drop the boot." Fluttershy ordered. Maximus refuses. "Drop it." Fluttershy ordered again. Maximus finally dropped the boot in front of her. Fluttershy was proud and starts petting his head which he really likes because his tail is wagging like a dog. "You're such a good boy. Yes, you are." said Fluttershy.

"Fluttershy, what are you doing? He's a bad horse." said Flynn. "Oh, Eugene. He's nothing but a big sweetheart." said Fluttershy as he keeps petting Maximus. "Hey, guys. Guess what? It's Rapunzel's birthday!" Pinkie shouted. "Happy birthday, Rapunzel." said Twilight. "Thank you, girls. Today is pretty much the biggest day of my life and I want you two to do me a big favor." said Rapunzel, gesturing Eugene and Maximus. Maximus snorted at this and Eugene turned away and ignores it. "I just wanted you not to get him arrested. Just for twenty four hours, and after that, you can chase him all you want to. Ok?" Rapunzel explained. Eugene showed his hand to make a handshake, but Maximus turned away. "And it's also my birthday. Just so you know." said Rapunzel. Maximus snorted and shook hands with Eugene. "Thank you for not ruining her birthday." said Rainbow Dash.

But then, Rapunzel and the mane six hears some church bells not too far away from here. The church bells are coming from the kingdom that does floating lanterns for the lost princess. It was beautiful. So bright all the time with nice people.

When they got there, Rapunzel was so excited to go there that she ran off without them. "Rapunzel, wait for us!" Rarity shouted. "Hold on! One at a time!" Twilight shouted. "This is so exciting. No wonder why we are like this." said Fluttershy. "Are you kidding? This place looks great! I can tell they have the sun as a symbol just like Princess Celesita's cutie mark." said Rainbow Dash.

While walking through the village, Rapunzel is having trouble with her hair since its long and people are stepping on it. "We better do something with your hair so no one can step on it." said Twilight. "And I know just the thing." said Rarity as she leads Rapunzel to sit down. She lifts her hair and turns it into a braid. Then, she adds flowers to it just to make it look pretty. "All done. What do you think?" Rarity asked. Rapunzel looked at her hair and spins it around. "Oh. Thank you, Rarity." she said. "Your welcome, darling. Anything for the birthday girl." said Rarity. Eugene smiled at her.

They walked through the town and discovered many things that amazes them. When they are getting something to eat, Rapunzel was looking at the picture of the King and Queen with their baby daughter. "What are you looking at, Punzie?" Pinkie asked. "That baby looks familiar." Rapunzel answered. "I know, right. She looks just like you." said Pinkie. "Yeah, I think so." said Rapunzel. "Look! There's a band! Let's dance!" Pinkie shouted as she takes Rapunzel to the dance floor.

"What are you guys doing?" Twilight asked. "Dancing. For Rapunzel's birthday." Pinkie answered. "Yee hah! Let's boogie!" Applejack shouted as she went to the dance floor with Pinkie and Rapunzel. "Come on, everyone! Let's dance for the birthday girl!" Rainbow Dash shouted. Once everyone was dancing, Eugene just watches them. "Come on, Eugene! Dance with us!" Rarity shouted. "No thanks, I'm good." said Eugene. Maximus pushes him to the dance floor where Pinkie grabs him and dances with him.

Eugene tries to dance with Rapunzel, but ends up dancing with other people. Finally, he has her in his arms to the final dance. "To the boats!" a man shouted. "Alright, the lanterns. Come on, guys." said Twilight.

"Ready for your dream to come true, Rapunzel?" Rarity asked. "I sure am, Rarity." said Rapunzel.

...

Eugene bought two boats for the mane six and himself with Rapunzel. Once it got dark out, they are ready to see the lanterns.

"Ok, they're going to be out any minute." said Applejack. Rapunzel sighed sadly. "What's wrong?" Eugene asked. "I'm terrified." said Rapunzel. "Of?" Rainbow Dash asked. "Well, I've been living in the tower for eighteen years dreaming about what would happen in the night sky. What if it's not that I dream it would be?" Rapunzel explained. "Well, your dream will happen, but won't be like the one you expect. Just appreciate what you have right in front of you." Twilight explained. "Thanks. But, what do I do after this is over?" Rapunzel. "That's easy. You go on and find a new dream." said Eugene. Rapunzel smiled at him.

Finally, the first lantern was up in the sky. Rapunzel was up on the edge of the boat to see it. "There it is! I see the lantern!" Pinkie shouted. "Look, there's more of them." said Rainbow Dash as she saw dozens of more lanterns coming up. "Wow." the mane six said at once. "Best birthday wish ever!" Pinkie shouted. Rapunzel giggles at them and waves. The mane six waved back.

Fluttershy noticed Eugene and Rapunzel are about to kiss for the first time. "Girls, look. They're in love." she said. They watched attempted to kiss, but Eugene stopped for a reason. He was looking at something behind her and saw his enemies. "Is everything okay?" Rapunzel asked. "Eugene, what's going on over there?" Twilight asked. "Nothing. Um, there's just something I'm going to take care of." Eugene explained.

Once they went to the shore, Eugene left and promised he will be right back. Twilight handed him the satchel and he went off to deal with something. "Does this have to deal with Mother Gothel?" Fluttershy asked. "Let's hope not." said Twilight. "It's alright, girls. He'll be back like he promised." Rapunzel promised.

After a while of waiting for Eugene, the girls saw a shadow that looks like Eugene, but it's not. "Whew. I thought you just ran off without me." said Rapunzel. "He did." said the stabbington brother. "No, he wouldn't. He would never do such a thing." said Rarity. "See for yourself." the stabbington brother said as he lets the girls see that Eugene is leaving on a boat without them. "Eugene? Eugene!" Rapunzel shouted. "How could he do this?" Applejack asked. "Fair trade. For a crown with the girl with magic hair that can keep you young and healthy forever." said the stabbington brother as he touches Rapunzel. "Get your hands off of her!" Rainbow Dash shouted. "No. Please. No. No!" Rapunzel shouted as she runs away. "Run, Punzie!" Pinkie yelled. "We'll be right behind you. We just have to deal with these guys." Applejack promised.

But before they do, a cloaked figure went up behind them with a big branch and knocked them out. Including the stabbington brothers. "PUNZIE!" Pinkie shouted as she got knocked out by the figure.

The figure who knocked them all out was Mother Gothel.

...

The next morning, the mane six found themselves in a cage and near the dungeon.

"Ugh, what happened?" Applejack asked. "Something really big and hard knocked us out just like that. How did that happen?" Rainbow Dash asked. "Wait. Where's Rapunzel?" Twilight asked in worrisome. The mane six gasped in horror as they realize Rapunzel is missing. "Punzie! What happened to her?" Pinkie asked. "I don't know. All I remember is Eugene is about to deal with something with the satchel and the next thing I know is that he left us. And these two twins attacked us and we got knocked out by someone else." Fluttershy explained. "Does that mean Mother Gothel is behind this?" Rarity asked. "I believe so, since the twins didn't knock us out. A cloaked figure did. Which means that cloaked figure is Mother Gothel. She must've kidnapped Rapunzel." Twilight explained.

The mane six gasped. "Well, we can't just sit there. Let's get outta here and save Rapunzel!" Rarity shouted. "Then, let's go right now." said Twilight as she uses her magic to break out of the cage with her laser spell. When they got out, Fluttershy realizes they're missing someone. Eugene. "Wait. What about Eugene? He must be worried about Rapunzel too." she said. "What about him? He left us. I believe he's in jail by now." said Rainbow Dash. "Well, let's find Eugene to find out what really happened last night." said Twlight as she and her friends went to the dungeon to find Eugene.

They found him being taken away by the guards. Twilight uses her magic to freeze the guards and frees Eugene. "Girls. What are you doing here?" Eugene asked. "Rescuing you, of course. Also, you got some explaining to do." Twilight explained. Eugene sighed and said, "I know you girls are angry at me for leaving you and Rapunzel. But, I didn't leave you. What really happened is that the stabbington brothers knocked me out and tied me up to the boat. Then, I was taken by the guards and was sentenced to death. Thankfully, you girls showed up and saved me. I'm sorry that this happened and your guys didn't trust me at first because I was trying to get rid of you for that satchel and we really just." The mane six stared at him like 'really'. "Yeah, we should go." said Eugene.

Twilight used her magic to get out of the dungeon and into the village. There, Maximus was waiting for them and runs with them. He nieghs at them to get the attention. "Max. Glad you can join us. Now, let's go save Rapunzel!" Twilight shouted. Eugene was on Maximus' back and rides alongside the mane six.

And they're off to save Rapunzel.

...

They ran as fast as they could to get to Rapunzel's tower as soon as possible. When they got there just in time, the tower sounded like it was empty.

Rainbow Dash flew up there and opened the door. "Don't worry, Rapunzel! We're coming!" she shouted in the dark. She flew back down and said, "Let's go up there!" She picks up Eugene while her friends follow her to the tower.

But when they got up there, they found Rapunzel all tied up and gagged screaming as she is trying to warn them. "Rapunzel!" Twilight shouted. "What is she saying?" Fluttershy asked. They didn't know that Mother Gothel went up to Eugene and stabbed him. Eugene fell to the floor in pain. "Eugene!" Rarity shouted. "Mother Gothel!" Applejack growled. "Let go of Rapunzel right now, you wicked old witch!" Twilight shouted. "You will never see Rapunzel again. Because we are going somewhere no one will ever find you again!" said Mother Gothel as she drags Rapunzel to the secret passage.

"Oh no, you don't!" Rainbow Dash shouted as she attacks Mother Gothel, but she shoves her out of the way. Rainbow Dash got up and tried to fight back, but Rapunzel stopped her. "No. No. I wouldn't stop for the rest of my life I would fight. I would stop trying to get away from you. But, if you let me save him, I will go with you. The girls will be free from you and they don't have to worry about me anymore. Just like you want." Rapunzel promised.

"Punzie, no. You can't live like this." said Pinkie. "I'm sorry, Pinkie. But, it's best for everyone. Even Eugene." said Rapunzel. "Don't do this, there's gotta be another way!" said Twilight. Mother Gothel let's her go and allows her to heal Eugene.

Eugene was on the edge, holding onto his wound. "Eugene! Are you alright?" Rarity asked. "I'm fine, it's just. Ahh!" Eugene said. "I'm so sorry, Eugene. It's gonna be okay. You have to trust me." said Rapunzel. "But, if you do this. You will die." said Eugene. Rapunzel hushed him softly and said, "Hey. It's gonna be alright." "Hang in there, Eugene. You're gonna make it." said Rainbow Dash.

Before Rapunzel can sing, Eugene stopped her by saying, "Rapunzel. Wait." He was about to kiss her, but instead. He uses a broken piece of glass and cuts Rapunzel's hair, making it short and turning brown. "Eugene, what did?" Rapunzel asked. "You cut her hair! What have you done?" Twilight asked. "No!" Mother Gothel shouted. Rapunzel's hair is completely brown and Mother Gothel begin to age.

"What have you done? What have you done?" Mother Gothel asked in horror as she turns into an old woman. She covers herself with her cloak and was about to go to the window. Rarity pushes her to the window where she falls to her death. "Good riddance." she muttered.

Rarity turned arounds and saw her friends trying to save the dying Eugene. "Oh no. Eugene." she said. Rapunzel holds him as she tried to save him. "No, don't go. Stay with me Eugene. Flower gleam and glow. Let your power shine. Make the clock reverse. Bring back what once was mine." Rapunzel sang. "Rapunzel. Girls." Eugene said. "What? We have to save you." said Twilight.

"You were my new dream." Eugene said. "And you were mine." said Rapunzel. "That's a good dream. It's much better than your last one." said Rarity. Eugene smiled, but he closed his eyes and was no more. The mane six gasped and starts crying. "No. No. Eugene, please. Don't do this. Please." Rarity cried into his chest. Rapunzel was crying too. She bagan to sing the song one last time,

(Heal what has been hurt

Change the fates design

Save what has been lost

Bring back what once was mine

What once was mine)

When she did, her tear fell onto Eugene's cheek and still cries for him. But all of the sudden, the tear went inside Eugene's body and into his wound to heal. Then, it began to glow. The glow got inside Rarity as the power wants her to have healing powers instead of Rapunzel. "Girls. What's happening to me?" she asked. "Rarity, you're getting healing powers from the flower. That's amazing." Twilight explained. "I am? Wow, that is amazing." said Rarity.

Once the healing is done and it passed onto Rarity, Eugene starts to wake up. "Rapunzel?" he asked in a weak voice. "Eugene?" Rapunzel asked. "Did I ever tell you I got a thing for brunettes?" he asked. "EUGENE!" the girls shouted as they gave him a group hug. "I'm so glad you made it." said Twilight. "Me too." said Eugene. Rapunzel went to him and kissed him on the lips. Eugene kissed her back.

When they're done kissing, Rapunzel has something very important to say to the mane six and Eugene. "Guys, there's something I want to tell you. I'm the lost princess. I'm the one people have been hoping for." she said. "You're what?" the mane six and Eugene asked at once. "So, you really are a princess. That means your parents are the king and queen. We have to see them. Now." said Twilight.

So, they got out of the tower and went back to the kingdom.

...

When they got there, they wait for the King and Queen to show up and let them see his daughter for the first time in years.

When they show up, Twilight presents them to Rapunzel by saying, "Hello, your majestys. I would like to introduce you to you long lost daughter, Rapunzel." The Queen went towards her and regonized her. She immediately hugs her. The King hugs her too. The mane six and Eugene watch the family reunion.

"Well, girls. I think it's time for us to go." said Twilight. "You're leaving already? Ok. Thanks for celebrating my birthday. It's the best one I've ever had." said Rapunzel. "I'm a changed man because of you girls." said Eugene.

"Bye Rapunzel! Bye Eugene! Bye King and Queen!" the mane six said as they disappeared. "Byes, girls." said everyone.

...

When they got back home, Rarity was proud to have healing powers thanks to Rapunzel.

"Wow. I could really use my new healing powers from now on just in case any pony gets hurt." said Rarity. "That's a good idea, Rarity. I believe that's the best birthday gift for you." said Twilight. "Yeah, I believe so, too." said Rarity. "Happy birthday Rarity!" the girls shouted.

...

Later that night, Rarity went to the Disney Journal and begins to write her lesson. She wrote,

"What I learned today is about birthday wishes. If you really wanted something for your birthday and didn't get what you expected, that's okay. Just appreciate what you have. You can have other wishes, just do one at a time. If your dream has already came true, ho out and find a new one. I'm so glad I have healing powers now. I might be powerful because of that."