Rapunzel (Sunlight)

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> **Rapunzel:** I can't free myself from the Witch's grasp! She's too powerful!
> **Henry Mills:** If you believe in yourself, she'll be nothing but a cowardly woman with a bit of magic. *You* have the power to free yourself.
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—Rapunzel and Henry Millssrc

**Rapunzel**is a character on ABC's *Once Upon a Time*. She débuts in the seventh episode of the seventh season. She is portrayed by Meegan Warner, and is the original counterpart of **Laura Gardener**.

Rapunzel is based on the character of the same name from the fairytale "Rapunzel" and the Disney film *Tangled*.

## History

### Original Timeline

#### After Fourth Curse

For unknown reasons, Gothel imprisons Rapunzel. Many years after her imprisonment, Rapunzel has lost hope that she will ever be freed from Gothel's grasp. However, one day, a man, Henry Mills, comes across her tower and climbs up the vine ladder set by Gothel for when she needs to get up the tower. Rapunzel is surprised that Henry is there, especially since he's not someone she's ever met, and initially acts hostile. However, Henry calms down Rapunzel and explains what he's doing in her tower. Rapunzel explains that Gothel imprisoned her, but Henry says that Gothel has been incapacitated. Rapunzel and Henry then travel down the tower, where they meet up with Regina Mills, who says that Hook and Zelena will be waiting, but not before remarking that Henry's found himself a girlfriend. (*"Sunlight"*)

Afterwards, Henry and Rapunzel are trekking through the forest until they come across a stately manor, from which they hear yelling. Henry draws his sword and Rapunzel her dagger as they edge closer. Rapunzel asks Henry what's going on, to which Henry states that they're going to investigate the source of the sound. Rapunzel nods, and they enter the building. However, Henry's instincts fail him, and he allows - not by will, of course - Drizella to hold a dagger to his throat. However, Rapunzel manages to disarm Drizella and tells her not to interfere or the next time, she'll slit her throat. Amazed, Henry helps Rapunzel tie up Drizella, after which they proceed to the source of the yelling, only to find Lady Tremaine forcing Cinderella to do her chores, but not without rebellion from Cinderella. Henry tells Rapunzel that the spell Regina cast to find the perfect ally has led them to Cinderella, but before they can have Cinderella join them, they need to stop Tremaine. After a heated battle against Lady Tremaine, Rapunzel frees Cinderella, and the three heroes set off for their next journey. (*"Pretty in Blue"*)

Sometime after Rapunzel and Cinderella join the heroes, they come across Merida, who is fleeing the Revision Curse which destroyed DunBroch. A bit later, they are joined by Anna, who is fleeing a similar fate. Rapunzel contemplates their future if a time-and-space-transcending curse has been cast. (*"Brave of Heart"*)

### Revised Timeline

#### During Revision Curse

After Ellen Belfrey casts the Revision Curse, Laura Gardener is transported back to the Enchanted Forest, and she becomes Rapunzel once again. However, Rapunzel is now evil and on the Evil Queen's side against her husband Henry. Rapunzel is present at the Evil Queen's war council, sitting next to Gothel. (*"Reverse and Revise"*)