Escape the Dark, Hold the Light
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Last published Thu, Mar 12, 2026
(aka "Alone?") I adopted this fanfic from @CartoonsAreAmazing.
There's always a light at the end of the tunnel.
Varian has been groomed and abused by Saporian Andrew since their jailbreak. After Princess Rapunzel and company return from their journey, they must defeat the evil separatists in order to save Corona and Varian. Soon after his father is freed from the amber, the young boy is taken into the care of Rapunzel and Eugene. The couple have come to view Varian as their own. They're determined to be whatever Varian needs as he heals from Andrew's abusive influence. But nothing ever comes easy for the little alchemist. A secret enlightens the child to a spectacular destiny. And a creeping evil is approaching, threatening to shroud Corona in eternal darkness and its eyes are unfortunately pointed at Varian. What will become of the teenage boy? Is he doomed to be swallowed in pain and loneliness forever? Or will the light be his greatest salvation?
Enjoy this rewrite of Tangled the Series season 3 full of found family, angst, hope, and magic.
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