Tangled the Series: Go The Distance (Varian x Reader) Book 1

Chapter 70

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Chapter 70 -
The Alchemist Returns
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The smell of cookies waffled in the home and you pull the covers over your head to block it out. You groan and hop off the top bunk of Varian’s room.

You go to the kitchen, but it didn't smell in there and you follow the aroma up to Varian's lab. You raise a brow and try to open the door, but it's locked. “Since when did this have a lock?” You ask to yourself then knock.

The door opens a bit and Varian peeks through, “What?”

You smile sheepishly, “Are you making cookies in your lab?”

Varian blinks then chuckles, “Uh…..yeah! Weird right? Nothing worry about.” He thinks then closes the door. He comes back and hands you one, “Here. I'm almost done, might as well try it.” He gently pats your head and slams the door.

You hold the cookie in confusion and shrug, “Okay?” You head back down while seeing the cookie is purple. With a small bite you taste it and it’s normal.

You finish it and sigh, then jump when Varian comes out. “Hey, we're going to see the princess.”

You look at him worry, “Is it safe to go out?”

“I'm sure.” Varian smiles and fixes his bag, “Come on. Let's take the tunnel.”

In the tunnel, you just hear Rudiger and Mimi chasing each other around you two.

“(_____).”

“Hm?”

“Where do you think the Sundrop Flower would be?” Varian asks.

“It would've been in the Royal Vault, but I took it.” Your eyes widen and you cover your mouth.

Varian stops and turns to you, chuckling while shaking his head, “What do you mean YOU took it?” He stares at you seriously.

You held a hand over your mouth, but it's like you couldn't help to tell the truth. “I knew you were going to get the flower, but it doesn't hold its power anymore.”

Varian narrows his eyes more.

“Varian, please don't be mad. The book I was searching for is in the vault and I knew that flower would be useless.”

Varian sighs deeply, fingers pinching the bridge of his nose. “Change of plans….” He continues walking, “I'm not mad, but next time tell me. We're getting the book then you'll give me the flower afterwards.”

You gulp then nod, “Okay.” You try not to say anything else and bite your tongue.

“The serum will wear off in a bit. I only gave you less than it should be.”

You blink at him, “Serum? Varian why would you-”

“To get truthful information. I didn't want to, but you know the castle more than I do.”

You grab his shoulder and turn him to you, “Varian, you've been acting weird since I got back. Did anything happen?”

Varian doesn't look at you, “I don't know what you're talking about. Nothing happened.” He takes off your hand, “I'm acting how I should be.”

You frown and follow him. “Varian-”

“Shut up! I'm fine now leave it at that!” Varian yells at you.

He has never yelled like that especially to you. Your eyes start to water a bit and you felt a pain in your chest. “Okay.”

You walk out of the tunnel once you get to the exit and walk a few feet away from Varian. Not long, you feel arms wrap around you.