#scene nine

[bobbie-robron]

I don’t believe a word she says.

15-Jul-2026

[words-and-coffee]

FX1: hymn of shuffling feet. Psalm of awkwardness. People line up along the centre isle. We follow a white boi as she moves closer to the box. She is startled to find not her friend the stud inside, but a young woman in a cerise ballroom dress, as though the coffin were the display case for a doll. Her face is battered with makeup. Her hair is hair but the boi knows that under the wig the stud has a clean undercut. Her severed strings are arranged carefully around her. The woman inside the coffin looks at the woman standing over her. The woman in the coffin looks like a woman.

Joelle Taylor, C+nto & othered poems: Scene Nine

[bobbie-robron]

I’m not going to the police, okay? Victoria is like a daughter to me, and I would never do that to her.

27-Apr-2026

[bobbie-robron]

I’ve already lost one mum, and now I’m gonna lose another. And my dad.

12-Apr-2026

[bobbie-robron]

Aaron… keep him in line from now on. 😒

15-May-2026

[yourfaceinapuddle]

Rise of the Brave Tangled Dragons - Believe

Tangled - Scene Nine

Scenes:One | Two | Three | Four | Five | Six | Seven | Eight

Fanfiction.net: Rise of the Brave Tangled Dragons – Tangled

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Rapunzel wrapped her golden hair about Eugene's hand, "so, you're being awfully cryptic as you wrap your magic hair around my injured hand." He said, trying not to let his nervousness show.

Jack snorted, leaning against his staff as he watched the scene unfold before him. It was hilarious how a full-grown man could be so scared of a girl younger than him who was obviously intent on helping him. Eugene winced as Rapunzel finished, "sorry." She grimaced, "just don't... freak out." She directed this at Jack as well, who shrugged.

"Hard to freak me out," Jack replied.

Eugene simply sat still, giving her a boggled expression. Rapunzel closed her green eyes and began to sing. Jack listened intently as her hair began to glow and when she was done, she uncovered Eugene's hand.  The previous wound was now completely healed.

"Ah..." Eugene squeaked. "Please don't freak out!" Rapunzel said quickly. "I- I'm not freaking, I'm just very curious about your hair and the magical properties it posses. How long has it been doing that?" Eugene tried desperately not to freak out, his voice pitched higher and he rocked back and forth, forcing a smile.

Rapunzel sighed and began to explain her tale.  Jack watched them and felt lonelier than ever without Hiccup and Merida, and even Toothless, there was no one to talk or banter with. He stood and drifted toward the dark wood as Eugene and Rapunzel shared their stories.

Something in the woods caught his attention, and he narrowed his eyes. He thought he saw a shadow flicker, but it was hard to say since the woods were completely black and the only light came from their fire. He looked over his shoulder at the pair and then back to the woods. For a while, he just stood there, his mind working. He felt his heart squeeze a bit as he heard Rapunzel giggle.

Jack's head suddenly jerked up as a shadow danced over the trees. 'Toothless!' He thought. Quickly, he summoned the wind and zipped to the top of the trees. It was hard to tell what it was, but he was fairly certain it was Toothless. He saw a mass of something flying off the back of the creature and smiled, knowing that mass of curls. "Merida!" He followed them and Toothless wheeled around hearing his voice.

"Toothless!" Jack exclaimed and collided with the Dragon's face. "Agh!" He hugged the black scaly creature and smiled, "hey buddy!"

The dragon grinned.  "Whoa, Jack! Are you okay?" Hiccup asked, staring at their friend.  Merida leaned around Hiccup, "Frosty!" She greeted a huge smile plastering her face.

"Hi, glad to see you guys are okay." Jack lifted off into the air and floated along next to them.

"Where are Rapunzel and Flynn?" Hiccup said, steering Toothless toward the light below.

"That fire is them," Jack pointed.

"Alright, Toothless can land a little farther away! We'll be there in a second."

Jack grinned impishly, "what about Merida?"

"He said 'we' didn't he?" Merida said, putting her hands on her hips. Jack edged closer, "sure he did."

"Jack, don't you dare!" She pointed at him, "I'm warning you." But the warning was lost on his ears and he wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her with ease off the back of Toothless. "AH! JACK!" She screamed, clutching to the boy's hoodie and pressing her face into his hair and neck. "I hate you!" She snarled.

Jack's laugh tickled her ear, "I know you do." He lowered to the ground with practiced ease, a little ways from the campfire, he didn't want to break apart Rapunzel and Eugene. Though, Eugene wasn't there. Jack's eyes narrowed and he stiffened.

"Don't ever-" Jack's hand clamped over Merida's complaint and he put a finger to his lips, jerking his head in the direction of Rapunzel. Merida's blue eyes followed and she watched as a dark cloaked figure morphed from the darkness. Words passed between her and the Princess. They listened as the woman, who Rapunzel called 'mother', sang (again) and then disappeared. Rapunzel looked completely dismayed as Eugene returned.

Merida and Jack exchanged looks, "that woman," Merida whispered. "She doesn't sound like a very good mother."

"Also, didn't you notice? There was another shadow with her. She wasn't alone." Jack replied, his tone hushed. "I think the shadow creatures have found us again." Merida's eyes widened, "we're all in danger."

Jack nodded, "let's get back to them, Hiccup will be here soon." Together they walked back to the campfire.

"Merida!" Rapunzel exclaimed, jumping up and embracing the fiery redhead, "I'm so glad you're safe!"

Merida smiled and returned the hug, something she wouldn't have done a few days ago. "Same for me. I'm glad you're safe." She looked at Flynn who watched the scene with a smile.

When the girls parted, Merida nodded at him, "thank ye, for taking care of our brave lass."

Eugene tilted his head, "the pleasure was mine. Well, it wasn't really a pleasure since we almost drowned..." he shrugged, "but still, happy to help." Merida shook her head, smiling as she took a seat across from Rapunzel and Flynn.

"So, how'd you escape?" She asked as the fire popped merrily.

"Well, I didn't think we would," Eugene began. Jack stood behind Merida, he sighed and was turning when Merida's hand grabbed his sweater.

"Where d'ya think your goin'?" She asked, her blue eyes sparking with amusement.

"I... was just going to go think." Jack lied.

Merida gave him a look, probably one she learned from her mother, "you sit down right now, Jack Frost."

Eugene blinked, "uh... what? Can I ask what is going on here?"

Rapunzel bit her lip and looked at Merida. Before either of them could speak, two dark shapes materialized and Hiccup appeared with Toothless. "Hey guys." He grinned. They silently stared at him.

"What?"

"Wait, so you guys all talk to this... Jack Frost guy?" Eugene inquired, looking at each teen in turn.

"Yeah..." Merida said, releasing Jack's shirt. He turned to face the thief, wondering how long it would be before the man believed in him.

"Okay, I'm lost. Why, why, why, do you talk to him? Is it just.. something that makes you feel better?" His eyebrows drifted up and they stayed quiet for a few seconds. "Sort've?" Hiccup offered.

"Jack's a friend." Merida said. Eugene's puzzled expression only worsened as he look at them, they must sound nuts. Jack snorted, "forget it guys. He's an adult. They, of all people, have the hardest time believing."

Rapunzel shook her head, "Eugene, just... open your mind to the possibility." "I'm not sure if I want to." He leaned his hands against the log. "I mean... how do I do that? How do I believe in something that's not real?"

Rapunzel sighed, "remember that snow you saw when the guards attacked? And the ice they slipped on?" Eugene nodded. "That was Jack."

The thief's eyes narrowed, "really?" he asked in disbelief.

"Jack, just throw some snow at him!" Hiccup said, waving his hand. "You can't really ignore evidence when it's as cold as that."

Jack smiled, Eugene stared at Hiccup, "your kidding right? Snow in the middle of-" A white powder slammed into the man's face and he froze. "What the heck?!" He dusted it off quickly. "Where did that come from?" He shivered. "Jack. Just like we told you." Merida said smirking. Jack chuckled, "it was worth it to see his face."

"Just believe," Rapunzel whispered. They all sat silent, waiting for Eugene to start believing. He even sat utterly still, attempting this. What was there to believe in? So snow had randomly appeared, yes that was weird and extremely uncommon. But that didn't prove Jack Frost was real. He closed his eyes concentrating. These kids believed it, and they couldn't all be crazy.

"I don't think it's working. Sorry guys." He opened his eyes and gave a shout of surprise. "AH! Where-Who-When?!" He stammered, jabbing his finger at Jack. "Who's that?!"

Jack blinked, Merida laughed and Hiccup smiled. "That's Jack." Rapunzel said, taking Eugene's hand. "You see him!" She grinned, "you believed despite yourself." Eugene glanced at her, hesitant to speak, "I... uh..." He cleared his throat, "when I was a kid, I always wanted to believe in... in the spirit of winter. B-but, I..." he stared at Jack, "I never thought I'd really see him."

Merida chuckled, "Trust me. None of us did."

Jack shoved her head and sat down next to her, "good to finally be seen." He said. "Nice to meet you, officially."

Eugene nodded, still a bit freaked out, "yeah. Same."

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Pitch watched the woman, she had made such a loud noise of rage that it had drawn his attention. "So, you lost someone, did you?"

The woman's head jerked up and she stared at him, "how did you get in here?!" She hissed, jumping to her feet, brandishing a dagger.

Pitch rolled his eyes, "please, as if your mortal dagger could harm me." He kept his arms behind his back, "I can't help but feel that you and I have certain... common interests."

She quirked a brow, "what do you mean?"

"I'm looking for someone, and I have a hunch you'll find your quarry where I will find mine." He shrugged, "A proposition." The woman lifted her head, "how do I know I can trust you?"

"Well, being as dark as we both are, I doubt very seriously you can." He smirked, "but instead, we could have an alliance. And that only takes having the same goal."

"Why should I help you?"

"It's not me that needs help. The shadows tell me your the one in need of assistance." He grinned wickedly, "do we have a deal?" He held out his hand.

"Very well," she shook it. "What's your name?"

"I'm Pitch or the Boogeyman as many have come to call me." He released her pale hand, "and you are?"

"Gothel."

[slizzynick]

[meshugganeh]

[Hypnotist:] You are once again surrounded by a brilliant white light. Allow the light to lead you away from your past and into this lifetime. As the light dissipates you will slowly fade back into consciousness, remembering all you have learned. When I tell you to open your eyes you will return to the present, Feeling peaceful and refresh. Open your eyes Nicholas. [Miracle:] Friday evening The blood still on my hands To think that she would leave me now For that ungrateful man Sole survivor No witness to the crime I must act fast to cover up I think that there`s still time He`d seem hopeless and lost with this note They`ll buy into the words that I wrote This feeling Inside me Finally found my love I`ve finally broke free No longer Torn in two I`d take my own life before losing you [Victoria:] Feeling good this Friday afternoon I ran into Julian Said we'd get together soon He`s always had my heart He needs to know I`ll break free of the Miracle It`s time for him to go This feeling Inside me Finally found my love I`ve finally broke free No longer Torn in two He`d kill his brother if he only knew Their love renewed They`d rendezvous In a pathway out of view They thought no one knew Then came a shot out of the night "Open your eyes, Victoria" [Sleeper:] One last time We'll lay down today One last time Until we fade away One last time We'll lay down today One last time We fade away As their bodies lie still And the ending draws near Spirits rise through the air All their fears disappear It all becomes clear A blinding light comes into view An old soul exchanged for a new Familiar voice comes shining through [Nicholas:] This feeling Inside me Finally found my life I`m finally free No longer Torn in two I learned about my life by living through you This feeling Inside me Finally found my life I`ve finally broke free No longer Torn in two Living my own life by learning from you We`ll meet again my friend Someday soon [CNN report:] "... their lead story, all anticipating the outcome of the man considered to be a member of American nobility. And as you can imagine, as the skies have grown darker here over Washington, The moon has grown darker as well and people here are beginning to resign themselves to the possibility that they are witnessing yet another tragedy in a long string of misfortunes. Reaction from everywhere, from Washington and certainly from around the world has guess..." [Hypnotist:] "Open your eyes, Nicholas'" [Nicholas:] "AAAH!"

Mükemmel bir albümün, yeryüzüne inmiş en iyi konsept albümün sonu. Nicholas uyanır; AAAH!