Islands Apart

**Islands Apart** is the eleventh episode of the season three of *Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure* and it is the fifty-fourth overall. It first aired on January 19, 2020 to 0.30 million viewers.

## Synopsis

After receiving a message from Owl, Rapunzel and Eugene travel back to the island of the Lorbs, where they reconnect with the Captain of the Guard.

## Plot

Rapunzel and her father are reminiscing on past adventures, revealing that at last, King Frederic has finally regained his memories. Suddenly they receive an unexpected visit form Cassandra's pet Owl. He shows up exhausted after a long flight, but has come alone and only has in his possession a piece of fruit that only grows on Terapi Island, leading Rapunzel and Eugene into action in their pursuit to find Cassandra. However, they find the village strangely quiet, but after some searching, they find the Lorbs and find themselves reunited with the Captain of the Guards. Surprisingly, he is quite happy and cheerful.

The Captain has had the time of his life on the island. Apparently the Lorbs really like his moustache. The Captain goes into detail about his absence, revealing that after learning of Rapunzel's return to the kingdom and Cassandra's "other arrangements", he found himself on Terapi Island as well as a shocking surprise, a child version of Cassandra. Rapunzel and Eugene suspect something fishy is going on, especially when they see this Cassandra has no shadow. While Rapunzel keeps a close eye on the Captain and "Cass", Eugene and Owl try to figure out the magic behind it. Eventually the truth comes out. Rapunzel and Eugene find out the Captain learned of the existence of a magic wishing well on the island and used it to make child Cassandra appear, but learn it is only a matter of time until the pure wish turns into a full-on nightmare.

Rapunzel and Eugene confront the Captain and finally learn the full story. It turns out after learning what Cassandra had done, the Captain changed his plans and went in search of her where they reunited at the ruins of the maze that Rapunzel and Eugene previously visited. The Captain confronted Cassandra over her actions, leading Cass to lash out at her father for hiding the truth about Mother Gothel and refused to have anything else taken from her. He could not recognize his own daughter after their encounter and after finally seeing what she had become, he was too ashamed to return to Corona to face everyone after what she did and basically went into a self induced exile on Terapi Island. The Captain blames himself and now he wants to make up for it by having a second chance at being a better father to a young Cassandra.

Eventually the sun goes down and the craziness finally happens when various clones of Cassandra appear and start attacking Rapunzel and the others. They once again attempted to reason with the Captain, only to find him attempting to flee with their hot air balloon. All hopes seems lost for the Captain, but he finally comes to his senses after seeing that child Cass does not have a shadow and sets course back to the island to make things right. After a hard goodbye, the Captain atoned for his mistakes and made all the evil Cassandras disappear. Rapunzel, Eugene and the Captain finally set out to return home. Meanwhile, Cass and the Enchanted Girl return to the Great Tree  in hopes of finding any usable scrolls for the Moonstone, but after seeing they are all destroyed and upon a single mention of the Demanitus Scroll, Cass changes their destination to Corona.

## Characters

#### Major

* Princess Rapunzel
* Eugene
* Pascal
* The Captain of the Royal Guard

#### Minor

* Lorbs
* King Frederic
* Enchanted Girl
* Cassandra
* Lance Strongbow (mentioned)
* Queen Arianna (painted in journal)

## Elements

#### Places

* Corona Castle
* Tropi Island (final appearance)
* Demanitus Maze (flashback)
* The Great Tree

#### Objects of Immense Heavenly Power

* Magic Blonde Hair
* Moonstone Opal
* Black Rock Spikes
* Shadow Blade

#### Objects

* Eugene's Sword
* Cassandra's Battle-Suit
* Princess Rapunzel's Satchel
* Princess Rapunzel's Journal
* Floating Lanterns

## Trivia

* The episode title is a play on *World's Apart*.
* Rapunzel and the Captain of the Guard made a reference to Rapunzel's Return when Rapunzel, Pascal, Eugene, Lance, Maximus, Fidella and Shorty traveled back to Corona alongside Ulf after Varian teamed up with Andrew and the Saporians to take over Corona and erased the minds of King Frederic and Queen Arianna with the Wand of Oblivium.
* Rapunzel, Eugene and Pascal reunite with Cassandra's adopted dad and the Lorbs during the episode of season three and the series respectively.
* The way The Captain of the Guard doesn't want to hear what Rapunzel is saying to him during the episode of season three and the series respectively. Also, it is the exact same way Kiera didn't want to hear what her sister Catalina was saying during the season three episode Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf? and the series respectively. Plus, it is the exact same way Raimundo Pedrosa didn't want to hear what Omi was saying during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Shen Yi Bu. Also, it is the exact same way The Captain of the Guard didn't want to hear what Rapunzel's boyfriend Eugene was saying to him during the season one episode Fitzherbert P.I. and the series respectively.
* Rapunzel, Eugene and Pascal return to Tirapai Island since their departure during the beginning of the season two episode Max and Eugene in Peril on the High Seas and the series respectively.
* Lance, Varian, Angry, Red and Maximus did not appear even though Lance was mentioned by Eugene at the beginning of the episode.
* The fake copies of Cassandra are wearing the guard outfit that the real Cassandra wore from the previous episodes Great Expotations and Not in the Mood also the winter outfit from one hour special episode Queen for a Day, also the handmaiden outfit from the animated movie Tangled: Before Ever After and the season one episodes What the Hair?! Fitzherbert P.I., Challenge of the Brave, Cassandra v. Eugene, Great Expotations, Under Raps, Pascal's Story, One Angry Princess, Queen for a Day, The Quest for Varian, The Alchemist Returns and Secret of the Sun Drop also the other outfits that the real Cassandra wore.
* The way The Captain of the Guard hug Rapunzel and her boyfriend Eugene when the former sees the latter two on Terapi Island during the episode of season three and the series respectively. Also, it is the exact same way Catalina hugged Rapunzel, Pascal, Eugene, Kiera and Lance at the end of the season three Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf? and the series respectively. Plus, it is the exact same way Rapunzel hugged Varian during the season one episode The Alchemist Returns and the series respectively.
* The way Rapunzel tells The Captain of the Guard "I know how difficult this must be for you" during the episode of season three and the series respectively. Plus, it is the exact same way Rapunzel told Catalina "I know it's not easy, but you have to find a way to get through to your sister" during the episode Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf? and the series respectively. Also, it is the exact same way Rapunzel told Varian "Look, I know how much it hurts to have someone you trust let you down. I mean, after you go through something like that, how can you ever trust anyone again?" during the second half of the special one hour episode Rapunzel's Return of season three and the series respectively.
* The way Eugene's girlfriend Rapunzel and one of the fake Cassandras jump up during the episode of season three and the series respectively. Plus, it is the exact same way Raimundo Pedrosa jumped up when he was about to fight against Kimiko Tohomiko and Clay Bailey during the Xiaolin Showdown episode In the Flesh. Also, it is the exact same way Kiera's sister Catalina jumped up during the episode Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf? of season three and the series respectively. Plus, it is the exact same way Raimundo Pedrosa jumped up at the end of the Xiaolin Showdown episode Time After Time: Part II. Also it is the exact same way Flint and Lola's oldest son Brock jumped up during the Pokémon: Indigo Plateau episode To Master the Onixpected.
* The way Eugene says "well, we're all ears" during the episode is similar to the way he said "I'm all ears" at the end of the episode Rapunzel's Return. Plus, it is the exact same way Brock said "Yeah, we're all ears" at the near end of the Pokémon: Master Quest season five finale episode Gotta Catch Ya Later!.
* The way King Frederic says that his biological daughter Rapunzel never gave up on him and his wife Queen Arianna at the beginning of the episode of season three and the series respectively. Also, it is the exact same way Varian said that Rapunzel didn't give up on him at the near end of the second half of the one hour special episode Rapunzel's Return of season three and the series respectively.
* There are several references from Rapunzel and Eugene's time on Tirapai Island when the caravan was wrecked.
	+ Eugene mentions the giant fire-breathing firefly from the season two episode King Pascal and the series respectively.
	+ Eugene also mentions the Vodniks from the season two episode There's Something About Hook Foot and the series respectively.
	+ When the Captain is dancing during the episode, it is similar to Lance and Hook Foot's dance moves during the episode Happiness Is... of season two and the series respectively.
* Rapunzel, Eugene and Alfons all make a reference to the Lorbs' dark magic, including the Idol of Vershaftsbezeigungengien from the season two episode Happiness Is... and the series respectively.
* Pascal will also ride on Owl during the series finale three part special episode Plus Est En Vous of season three. This is the second episode of the series that Rapunzel's pet chameleon Pascal is shown to riding on a bird after the season three episode Day of the Animals and the series respectively when he is riding on Hamuel.
* The way The Captain of the Guard is barefoot during the episode of season three and the series respectively. Also, it is the exact same way Eugene and Cassandra were barefoot and don't wear gloves from the six previous episodes King Pascal to Happiness Is.... of season two and the series respectively.
* The way "Little Cassandra" tells Rapunzel's boyfriend Eugene, "can it" during the season three episode and the series respectively. Plus, it is the exact same way Rapunzel's boyfriend Eugene told Shorty, "can it" during the second half of the special one hour of the season one finale episode Secret of the Sun Drop and the series respectively. Also, it is the exact same way Rapunzel yelled "can it!" to her boyfriend Eugene during the episode Not in the Mood of the season one and the series respectively. Plus, it is the exact same way Johnny Lawrence says "Can it" to Bert during the Cobra Kai episode Kicks Get Chicks.
* The way one of the fake Cassandra say that the Captain of the Guard will pay for his wish during the episode of season three and the series respectively. Also, it is the exact same way Andrew said "Traitors to Saporia pay with their lives" when he grabbed Varian by the coat and dangled him at the edge of the airship during the second half of the special one hour episode Rapunzel's Return of season three and the series respectively. Plus, it is the exact same way King Frederic assured his biological daughter Rapunzel that Varian will pay dearly while Varian told Queen Arianna that "everyone will pay for turning their backs on me" during the part two of the special one hour episode Secret of the Sun Drop of season one and the series respectively. Also, it is the exact same way James said "You're going to pay for that last attack" to May's little brother Max during the Pokémon: Advanced Battle episode Do I Hear a Ralts?.
* The way The Captain of the Guard wants Rapunzel and her boyfriend Eugene come alongside him and show them "Little Cassandra" during the episode of season three and the series respectively. Plus, it is the exact same way Varian wanted Eugene to come alongside him and show him an invention during the first episode What the Hair?! of season one and the series respectively.
	+ The way Rapunzel asks The Captain of the Guard to have a word with her and Eugene during the episode of season three and the series respectively. Plus, it is the exact same way Rapunzel and Adira had a private conversation during the episode Keeper of the Spire of season two and the series respectively. Also, it is the exact same way Rapunzel, Eugene and Cassandra had a conversation during the episode The Forest of No Return of season two and the series respectively prior Adira joined the conversation of the former three about the latter. Plus, it is the exact same way Eugene and Varian talked outside twice at the latter's home during the episode What the Hair?! of season one and the series respectively. Also, it is the exact same way Rapunzel and Catalina had a conversation during the season three episode Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf? and the series respectively. Plus, it is the exact same way Varian and Rapunzel had conversations during the four previous episodes Great Expotations, The Alchemist Returns, Rapunzel's Return and Be Very Afraid.
* The way Eugene and Rapunzel grab on the latter's hair during the episode of season three and the series respectively. Also, it is the exact same way Varian grabbed onto Rapunzel's hair twice from falling during the episode Be Very Afraid of season three and the series respectively.
* The way Little Cassandra says "Daddy" during the episode is similar to the way Varian said "Daddy" during the second half of the special one hour episode Queen for a Day of season one and the series respectively.
* The way King Edmund's biological son Eugene helps his girlfriend Rapunzel up during the episode of season three and the series respectively. Also, it is the exact same way Eugene's girlfriend Rapunzel helped Quirin's biological son Varian up during the during the season one episode The Alchemist Returns and the series respectively. Plus, it is the exact same way Raimundo Pedrosa and Clay Bailey helped Toshiro Tohomiko's youngest daughter Kimiko Tohomiko up during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Omi Town. Also, it is the exact same way Delia Ketchum's biological son Ash Kethum and Walker and Camile's biological son Goh help Hop's older brother Leon up at the near end of the Pokémon Journeys: The Series episode Shield and Sword... The Legends Awaken! then Sonia helps the latter up. Plus, it is the exact same way Mother Gothel's biological daughter Cassandra helped Eugene's childhood best friend Lance up while Stalyan helped her dad The Baron up at the near end of the second half of the one hour special episode Beyond the Corona Walls of season two and the series respectively. Also, it is the exact same way Flint's childhood best friend Volkner helps his Electivire up after Ash Ketchum's Pikachu defeated the latter at the near end of the Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series episode Ultra Exciting from the Shocking Start!. Plus, it is the exact same way Delia Ketchum's biological son Ash Ketchum and Flint and Lola's oldest son Brock helped Max's older sister May up during the movie Pokémon: Jirachi: Wish Maker. Also, it is the exact same way Ash Ketchum's Lucario helps Cynthia's Garchomp up at the near end of the Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series episode. Plus, it is the exact same way Delia Ketchum's biological son Ash Ketchum helped Mewtwo up alongside the former's Bulbasaur and Chikorita during the Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns. Also, it is the exact same way Mars helps Saturn up during the sixty-three minute movie Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles. Plus, it is the exact same way Mimo's older brother Kiawe helped Delia Ketchum's biological son Ash Ketchum up during the Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon episode Mounting an Electrifying Charge!. Also, it is the exact same way Mimo's older brother Kiawe helps Walker and Camille's biological son Goh up at the near end of the Pokémon Journeys: The Series episode That New Old Gang of Mine!. Plus, it is the exact same way Hop's older sibling Leon helps Flint up during the Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series episode Meeting Up With the Monarch!. Also, it is the exact same way Adrien Agreste helps Marinette Dupain-Cheng up while the former is helped up by Nino Lahiffe briefly during the Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir episode Deflagration while Alya Césaire helps the latter up while Marinette Dupain-Cheng's superheroine alias Ladybug helps Juleka Couffaine's girfriend Rose Lavillant up at the near end of the same episode. Plus, it is the exact same way Master Fu helps Marienne up briefly during the during the Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir episode Furious Fu.
* The way Rapunzel says "I'm starting to think" to her boyfriend Eugene during the episode of season three and the series respectively. Also, it is the exact same way Omi said "I am starting to think" to Raimundo Pedrosa during the Xiaolin Showdown episode In the Flesh.
* The way King Edmund's biological son Eugene climbs up on Rapunzel's hair at the near end of the episode of season three and the series respectively. Also, it is the exact same way Delia Ketchum's biological son Ash Ketchum, Misty, Flint and Lola's oldest son Brock and Cullen Calix climbed up the rope during the Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns. Plus, it is the exact same way Delia Ketchum's biological son Ash Ketchum, May and her little sibling Max and Flint and Lola's oldest son Brock climbed up the rope to the blimp that Misty and her Togepi were on during the Pokémon: Advanced Challenge episode The Princess and the Togepi.

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