This pairing is wrong for a variety of reasons
they're way too similar so there's no unique dynamic, i guess that's the point but it's still bland as unflavored grits
we don't get a backstory on how they met, so it comes off really forced like they needed an excuse for Charming not to be in love with Fiona anymore even tho whole his plan involved getting back at Shrek for" stealing" her, so it made no sense for him to move on just like that
Rapunzel would get sick of his immaturity eventually
Charming only sees her as a fling/arm candy despite her showing a personality (well as far as satellite love interests go)
Rapunzel is the aforementioned satellite, only exists to give Charming a new love with none of the development, total waste of Maya Rudolph
Undermines Charming's villain arc bc why would he date another princess?
It would've made much more sense if Charming's new love interest was a villain or outcast herself that was we get more insight on how that side were affected by the status quo and forces charming to do something legitimately important
Tbh Rapunzel simply fits better with her friends her betrayal feels forced like they needed an evil princess
We barely see them together so again, it ends up feeling shoehorned for the sake of plot
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This is really long. Longer then I thought it would be. For some reason I wrote this like a movie script. Like this going to turn into a Shrek movie XD. Anyway hope you enjoy.
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A light shines down on a storybook, lying face up on a table in a room of some sort, the candlelight reflecting off the pages. The pages are covered in symbols in an unknown language that can only be read by touch, the pages were old and worn but there was some sense of beauty to the book.
Y/N: "Once upon a-Opps! "
The page on the book is quickly lifted from its resting place by a magical hand, looking around frantically until they spot the correct page.
Y/N: "How stupid...."
You mutter to yourself before picking it up again.
Y/N: "Once upon a time, many centuries ago, when The Land of Oz was ruled by a Wicked king, he ruled his land with cruelty and brutality. Glinda the Good was a good witch, caring for everyone's needs, her love and kindness were appreciated by many. Not wanting to see the people of Oz suffer under the cruel reign of the Wicked King, Glinda came up with a plan to save the people of Oz from their miserable existence as the wicked ruler's servants.
Glinda placed the Forbidden Fountain on the grounds where the Royal Palace of Oz The Wicked King and all his subjects drank of it, and afterward grew wise together. The Wicked King realized his mistakes and tried to fix his mistakes, but alas, his greed had gotten him so far into his mistakes, he couldn't bring himself to change anything. With great reluctance and regret, he decided that he would resign the throne to Glinda."
While reading the story ingredients as each magical word is read out loud and the spell cast, you notice something strange. There were several spells used at one point, yet none of them seem like they have been written in a long time. The writing on the pages has faded over time, making it hard to see certain words or phrases. A single sentence catches your eye, it reads: "The fountain will not last forever. It is now empty. I wish it was never created. The Wizard will return."
Y/N: "Well, that seems...interesting... but that's not important now. I wonder what familiar I'll get. I hope it's a unicorn. No a dragon! Or maybe both, they're cute..."
You start giggling to yourself at how silly this all sounds but you continue anyway, because the more you think about what your familiar could potentially look like, the more excited you become.
You gather all the ingredients needed to complete the spell together and then begin casting it. You take the paper from the book and start chanting softly, the spell is simple.
Y/N:" I bind thee to me and make thee mine ally for my fight against The Wicked. Though thou mayest hate me, if we part we shall always be true comrades."
The fireplace behind you bursts into flame, and the cauldron in front of you fills with bubbling black goo.
Y/N:" That's not how-"
Before you can finish speaking, the cauldron explodes, and the smoke coming out of it turns solid and forms a man.
Y/N: "Not again..." You sigh heavily. "Not even a dragon?!"
Prince Charming: "Where am I ?" His eyes darted back and forth wildly, trying to take in everything in the room.
Y/N: "I'm sorry. I didn't mean-...Wait?" You cut your apology short and stare at him.
Y/N: "No way..." You whispered and moved closer to Prince Charming. Placing your hands on either side of his face, you stare deep into his eyes, trying to find some kind of answer. "Prince Charming?"
Prince Charming: "Unhand me!" He snaps and tries to free himself from the cauldron he was trapped in.
Y/N: "Yep, you're definitely him but...I don't understand...where's all the magical energy coming from.
Y/N: "No way..." You whispered and moved closer to Prince Charming. Placing your hands on either side of his face, you stare deep into his eyes, trying to find some kind of answer. "Prince Charming?"
Prince Charming: "Unhand me!" He snaps and tries to free himself from the cauldron he was trapped in.
Y/N: "Yep, you're definitely him but...I don't understand...where's all the magical energy coming from..." You mumbled as you continued to stare at Prince Charming with wide eyes and a gaping mouth, unable to believe it was happening right before you.
Prince Charming: "Unhand your King!" Charming yells at you.
Y/N: "Uhh...King? I don't think you married Princess Fiona. She married that Ogre. " You point out.
Prince Charming: "She didn't marry me. She married that Ogre. Now please, Let. Me. Out!" Charming tries to push Y/N away but to no avail.
Y/N: "I'll let you out when you explain why you'll still be in Far, Far Away," you chuckle softly.
Prince Charming:" I don't need to explain anything! The only thing that matters, is getting me out of this cursed cauldron and back to my kingdom. Now Unhand me." Prince Charming said again more sternly.
You hummed quietly, thinking hard while still holding onto Prince Charming. After a few seconds, you let go of his face and move back, a small smile on your face. You look around the room for your staff. The staff was made out of wood, and on the top was a white crescent moon piece with a chain of a boy fishing on the end with leaves attached to its sides. On the bottom was a broom brush in case a witch ever needed to fly, you always had a few in case of emergencies. You walked back to Charming and placed your hand on Charming's forehead.
Y/N: "To get you home you must allow me to see the last location that you were in." You started and began to tap Charming's forehead with your finger.
Prince Charming: "Fine. Just hurry up and get me out already." Charming snapped again, still frustrated about being stuck.
place one of your hands on top of Charming's temples.
Y/N: "Now let's see.."
The magic begins to swirl up and around the staff. Charming squints his eyes from the intense light radiating off your staff and begins to feel uncomfortable due to how bright it is.
Prince Charming: "Hey!" He yelled. Trying his best not to shout.
Y/N: "Oh!"
The magic from the staff turned into a projector screen with images of the stage, with curtains, props and costumes, villains, and an Ogre. Charming's jaw dropped and Y/N couldn't help himself. You burst into laughter.
Y/N: "So that's why you didn't want to tell me."
Prince Charming: "What are you talking about, peasant? This is nothing compared to what I have been through! How could this be funny?"
Y/N: "You're hilarious when you're mad, your grace." You replied sarcastically.
Prince Charming: "Excuse me?! Do you know who you are addressing, peasant?!"
Y/N:" Yes I do. Some who's wanted for Treason and Conspiracy Against Her Majesty."
Prince Charming: "Treason! Why on Earth would you even consider that?!"
Y/N: "You're the Evil King of Far, Far Away."
Prince Charming: "...You're insane."
Y/N: "Not according to my staff, Your royal highness. You snitched on yourself" You snickered."But enough about me. I should probably get home. I wonder what my reward will be for turning into a criminal. "
Prince Charming:" Wait! Turn me in?"
Y/N: "Yes Your Royal Highness." You smile at him. You turn around and place both of your hands on Charming's shoulders.
Y/N: "Don't worry. I heard jail isn't that bad. It's better than the death penalty ."
Prince Charming: "Death?!" Charming gasped loudly, feeling panic rise inside of him. "Wait for a second! H-How about we make a deal?"
Y/N: "I'm glad you brought it up. You felt the magic from the spell from earlier right? That's all from you. Here's my deal: Become my familiar, and I'll protect you, and won't turn you in."
Prince Charming: "What?! That is absolutely unacceptable! Never!"
Y/N: "So you'd rather go to jail or die than stay by my side?" You ask with a raised eyebrow.
Charming: "I don't like the idea of dying."
Y/N: "Then do we have a deal?"
Charming thought long and hard. Eventually, after a few minutes, he sighed defeated.
Prince Charming: "I suppose if you're willing to give me a chance, I'll agree with you."
Y/N: "Excellent! "
You tap your staff on the floor and it ejects Charming from the cauldron. He lands in a pile next to the cauldron and slowly lifts himself up.
Y/N: "Now follow me, your highness."
Charming groaned as he got up, but followed you anyway. He was confused, confused, and just confused. Why was some witch helping him? Was it just an act? No, you seemed too genuine. There was something off about you, there was something he couldn't figure out. But at least he was safe...right? Right?
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Again. I hope you like it and thank you for reading my crack story idea. Happy New Year's Everyone!
Also here's part 2 if you want to read it.
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