Rapunzel needed Mother Gothel to leave, right now! Not that the young woman could tell her mother why she wanted her gone. If she knew...Rapunzel would never get rid of her. She just hoped he didn't show up before Mother Gothel was well on her way. Rapunzel tried her best to not rush, her mother always seemed to know when she was up to something. She would never leave her alone in the tower, if she was thought something was up. And if Mother Gothel saw him...No, that would be bad. Rapunzel just needed her mother to leave and soon.<br/><br/>Mother Gothel had to head into the city to get them their monthly supplies. She also would borrow Rapunzel books to read and get her new paints to keep her from being too bored. She kept the girl looked away in the tower, it wasn't hard to get bored. She had painted just about every wall of the tower. Rapunzel packed her mother a basket of food and placed a stack of books next to it. She tied a leather strap around the books and told Mother Gothel with a smile.<br/><br/>"These were very good books. I hope you'll be able to find me some more to read."<br/><br/>"Possibly, I think you'd read just about every one that Philippe owns now."<br/><br/>Mother Gothel replied, her daughter did love to read. It kept her occupied, which Mother Gothel preferred. Rapunzel nodded her head.<br/><br/>"Probably but maybe he has a friend that has books I haven't read yet."<br/><br/>"I'll see what I can do."<br/><br/>Mother Gothel replied and Rapunzel gave her an eager hug in reply. Letting her mother think she was just excited about getting new books to read. Not knowing she needed her long gone before<span style="font-weight: bold">he</span>showed up.<br/><br/>"Oh! Could you get me some new paint too? I'm almost out."<br/><br/>Rapunzel asked and Mother Gothel looked at her in annoyance.<br/><br/>"More paint? But that's an even farther journey."<br/><br/>"I know but...Please? I really wanted to paint a new mural for you."<br/><br/>Rapunzel said with begging eyes. Acting younger then her twenty years. Mother Gothel made a face but after a moment, she sighed. Giving into her daughter.<br/><br/>"Fine, but sing to me first."<br/><br/>"Of course, Mother."<br/><br/>Rapunzel said with a grin. Mother Gothel took a seat in her rocking chair and Rapunzel sat down on the footstool in front of her. She handed her mother a brush. Mother Gothel brushed her hair and Rapunzel sang to her. Her blond hair glowed yellow as she sang and Mother Gothel's wrinkles disappeared and her gray hairs were gone. Mother Gothel felt much younger and refreshed. After the song was over, Rapunzel helped her mother grab her things. Mother Gothel used Rapunzel's very long, strong hair as a rope to climb down the tower. She had to do, there were no stairs to enter or exit it.<br/><br/>"I'll see you in a few days, love!"<br/><br/>Mother Gothel said, waving after she reached the ground. Rapunzel waved by and replied.<br/><br/>"Take care and safe travels, Mother!"<br/><br/>They exchanged their goodbyes and Rapunzel quickly pulled her hair back into the tower. She rushed around to get herself ready for her prince that said he would be coming.