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Rapunzel's Return, Part 1
Rapunzel's Return, Part 2

Season	Episode	Overall
Three	1 2	49 (Part 1) 50 (Part 2)

Broadcast Information

Air date

October 7 2019

Production code

833T-301
833T-302

Credits

Written by

Ricky Roxburgh

Directed by

Tom Caulfield
Shane Zalvin

Episode Guide
Previous	Next
"Destinies Collide, Part 2"	"Return of the King"

"Rapunzel's Return" is a 43-minute, two-part episode of the third season of Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure. It premiered on October 7, 2019 and it is collectively the first and second episodes of the third season, as well as the forty-eighth and the forty-ninth episode of the series overall

Synopsis

After learning the reason behind Cassandra's sudden betrayal, a changed Princess Rapunzel returns to Corona only to find it taken over by one of her most dangerous enemies.^[1]

Plot

Part One

Continuing from where "Destinies Collide, Part 2" ended, Cassandra reveals what she saw while inside the House of Yesterday's Tomorrow. She had met a disembodied spirit who showed her a vision of her past. From this vision, Cassandra learned that she was the biological daughter of Mother Gothel, who abandoned her on the night she kidnapped Rapunzel. Convinced by the spirit that Rapunzel had been overshadowing her for the entirety of her life, and no longer wanting such a destiny, Cassandra has stolen the Moonstone and declared Rapunzel's destiny as her own. Even though she is confronted by Adira, who ordered her to give up the Moonstone, Cassandra easily repels the warrior away and steals her Shadow Blade. As the Black Rocks cover her, Cassandra escapes from the group, despite Rapunzel's pleas not to cross the line, and severs all ties with them, with Rapunzel devastated over the recent turn of events.

With Cassandra's sudden desertion, Princess Rapunzel, in a surprisingly cheerful attitude, tries to focus on a method of returning home to Corona, while Eugene suspects that she is in extreme denial over Cassandra's betrayal. Just then, the group spots a balloon flying their way, and it is revealed to be piloted by Ulf. With Shorty translating, Ulf informs them that Corona is in danger, and Rapunzel realizes they need to return immediately. With King Edmund and Adira deciding not to accompany them, Rapunzel and the others board the balloon and fly back to Corona, while being watched by Cassandra and Owl.

Upon arriving in Corona, the gang discovers that the kingdom is nearly deserted, save for Feldspar, who is mumbling to himself about a new order from King Frederic to mine unusual green crystals. Upon hearing this, Rapunzel and the group head for the castle and meet up with the King and Queen. But to her shock, King Frederic and Queen Arianna have no memory of who Princess Rapunzel is. A moment later, Andrew arrives with the Separatists of Saporia, declaring that Corona will soon be under their control. He also reveals that he has forged an alliance with Varian, who reveals that the Separatists have used a Saporian Wand of Oblivium to erase the memories of the King and Queen, and bend them to their dark will. He next reveals his plan to harness the memory-altering power of the wand and create a synthetic gas that will erase the memories of everyone in Corona, and he has dubbed it "Quirineon" in honor of his father. Deciding that this plan cannot be carried out, Rapunzel leads the charge against the Separatists, but thanks to Varian's chemicals, our heroes are easily outmatched. At Eugene's suggestion, they retreat with the Separatists in hot pursuit.

With our heroes having suffered defeat at the hands of Varian and the Separatists, they try to find a safe place to hide until they can formulate a plan. Just then, Xavier reveals himself along with other citizens that had not left the city. Xavier reveals that the King had ordered all the subjects to the mine to excavate crystals for Varian's chemicals. They wanted to rebel against this order, but doing so would be an act of treason. However, Xavier states that now that Rapunzel has returned, they have a chance to save all of Corona. Unfortunately, Rapunzel does not feel confident enough that she can lead them to victory. Xavier promises to give her time to think about it.

While Rapunzel works on a new frying pan to replace the one destroyed in the previous battle, Eugene notices the look of anger on her face and tries one more time to talk to her, saying that she's not alone in this battle. Rapunzel agrees with him, just as Xavier asks her to come join the others in formulating a plan. She promises to be there, but then ventures out on her own, returning to the castle and being secretly followed by Pascal.

Meanwhile, Varian is working hard to perfect his Quirineon formula, but the ensuing result is a powerful explosive. The Separatists decide to use the formula in its current state, as Andrew feels it can be more useful as-is.

Using stealth, Rapunzel and Pascal make their way through the castle and manage to avoid several of the Separatists until they reach Cassandra's room, where she is reminded that her best friend is no longer her best friend and finally breaks down over the recent betrayal. But then, she is captured by one of the Separatists and thrown in the dungeon.

As Rapunzel reasons with Varian that the kingdom was in danger by the blizzard and her people needed her, the Sundrop Flower's heavenly magics in her blonde hair did not work, she could not do anything to the amber and that she didn't mean to break her promise to him and desperately wants to be friends with him again, he reveals his true feelings and his belief that no one in Corona will forgive him for his past misdeeds, so he wants to make everyone forget about them completely and gain back their trust. Rapunzel says how could he be so sure if he don’t give them a chance, Varian points some of his actions that he took Queen Arianna prisoner, threatened Rapunzel and helped the Separatists to take over Corona. However, Andrew reveals that there has been a change in plans: They plan to use the Quirineon Varian created to destroy Corona instead. Upon discovering the double-cross, Varian tries to take back control of the situation, but throws the wrong chemical and soaks the Separatists in soap. He is subsequently thrown in the cell along with Princess Rapunzel and Pascal, as the gas spreads all over the island realm.

Part Two

With Princess Rapunzel and Varian alone together, he tells that her he knows that his father would be ashamed of him. She tells him that he was right about this whole thing being her fault and blames her adventurous spirit and curiosity for all the trouble and she apologizes to him for leaving him, and Varian says he thought if he could make her forget everything that happened, they could become friends again and learn to trust again. Suddenly, Eugene and Lance arrive, with the former having discovered that Rapunzel had gone off on her own. After being freed, she convinces her rescuers to allow Varian to join them in saving Corona, just as Andrew is sending the King and Queen away from the kingdom, locked in the royal coach, before the Separatists implement their plan.

Rapunzel sends Eugene and Lance to follow the coach while she and Varian concentrate on thwarting Andrew and the Separatists before they can use the Quirineon to destroy Corona. The twosome discover a giant airship and deduce that the Separatists plan on dropping Quirineon on the city from the air, like bombs. Rapunzel and Varian stow away just as the airship takes off, and Andrew drops the first of the bombs from the deck. However, thanks to Rapunzel's hair, she is able to catch the barrel before it can fall out of reach and explode. Then Rapunzel and Varian get on deck, and she battles the Separatists while he disables the ship and jettisons their enemies. However, they are losing altitude quickly, and if they crash, the Quirineon will explode and destroy the city anyway. Varian has an idea on using the Quirineon to give the disabled airship more altitude so that it will explode out of reach of Corona. He volunteers to do the deed himself, as atonement for his misdeeds, but Rapunzel, knowing that the ensuing explosion will kill him, suddenly jettisons him off the airship after regretting for leaving her kingdom helpless and turns the propane on the Quirineon, causing the ship to rise as she prepares to fix her one mistake.

Meanwhile, as Kai is driving the royal coach further away from Corona, Lance and Eugene are having trouble unlocking the doors, as Eugene has lost his lock pick in the commotion. Eugene realizes they need the original key to unlock the door, and distracts Kai onto the roof of the coach, while Lance tries to rein in the horse pulling, only to snap the reins loose. Eugene orders Kai to hand over the keys, but Kai refuses. On this, Lance ties Kai up in the severed reins and sends the freed horse running off and dragging Kai behind him, but forgets to grab the key. The runaway coach eventually is sent toward a cliff, but is saved from going over by Maximus and Fidella. However, Kai is not so lucky, as he is pushed off the cliff, and the King and Queen get out of the carriage, unaware of what happened.

Back at the airship, Rapunzel feels she has gotten it high enough to be out of harm's way and uses the remaining propane to detonate the Quirineon, while using her hair to shield herself and Pascal from the blast. As she falls back to the ground, she uses her hair to swing off a ledge and land safely. Rapunzel and Eugene share a hug in the wake of their toughest victory yet, and she tells him there's still a broken promise she must fix.

Inside Varian's home in Old Corona, Rapunzel tells him that she discovered something during her journey and prepares to make one last attempt to free Quirin from the amber where he is imprisoned. She has Varian prepared with a bucket of water and asks him to snap her out of it, in case her attempt does more harm than good. She begins to chant the Decay Incantation, which slowly melts away the amber, but cannot stop chanting it, and the water Varian splashes her with has no effect on snapping her out its trance. Varian tries to shake Rapunzel awake, only to have his gloves dissolved on contact. Believing in Rapunzel for not giving up on him, he declares his refusal to give up on her, and this stirs her awake, causing her to collapse onto her knees. The two hug before Varian cries and embraces his father, overjoyed to know that he is finally free and still alive. Just then, Varian notices the note his father wrote has dissolved along with the melted amber, and he asks his father what was written on it. Quirin simply states that the note said that he was proud of his son, and always has been.

With Corona safe for now, and King Frederic and Queen Arianna still without the memories of their lives and of their long-lost daughter, Rapunzel becomes Acting Queen in their place, and the entire kingdom celebrates a new beginning for itself. In the end, Acting Queen Rapunzel decides to finally open up to Eugene about how she really feels about Cassandra suddenly leaving her out pure spite.

Characters

Main

Minor

Adira
Fidella
Mother Gothel (flashback)
Enchanted Girl (debut; flashback)
King Edmund
Captain of the Royal Guards (flashback)
Conli (flashback)
Unidentified Guard 2 (Corona Castle) (flashback)
Orange-Haired Sisters (cameos)
Quirin
Shorty
Attila (cameo)
Vladimir (cameo)
Big Nose (cameo)
Monty (cameo)

Elements

Objects

Cassandra's Music Box (first appearance; flashback)
Cassandra's Battle-Suit
Eugene's Sword
Princess Rapunzel's Crown
Floating Lanterns
Princess Rapunzel's Satchel

Strong Magical Objects

Kingdoms and Realms

Locations

The Dark Castle
Moonstone Chamber
Corona Castle
The Throne Room
The House of Yesterday's Tomorrow (flashback)
Gothel's Cottage (first appearance; flashback)
Varian's Laboratory

Songs

Spell

Decay Incantation (partially)

Trivia

This is the second time that the closing theme "More of Me" is featured in an hour-long special, the first being Beyond the Corona Walls & the series.
Despite Varian returning in the premiere, Ruddiger is nowhere to be seen in this episode.
At the end of the episode, floating lanterns are shown in the sky, indicating that this episodes takes place one year after Secret of the Sun Drop, on Rapunzel's 20th birthday.
- This also indicates that Princess Rapunzel was away from Corona for a full year and is now twenty, and Cassandra is twenty-four.

Quotes

Part One

Princess Rapunzel: "You saw all of this in the House of Yesterday's Tomorrow?"
"Cassandra: "I saw everything, Rapunzel."
Princess Rapunzel: "Cass, if what you're saying is true, it means-"
Cassandra: "It means that I'm Gothel's daughter, and your destiny belongs to me."
Princess Rapunzel: "Cass, we are best friends. In fact, being Gothel's daughter, that makes closer than friends! It makes us sisters."
Cassandra: "Sisters!!? My own mother chose you over me!! My whole life I've been cast aside for you. No more."

Part Two

Princess Rapunzel: "Once I start this incantation, I won't be able to stop it. And it could seriously harm you and your father, so I'm trusting you to snap me out of it once your father is free."
Varian: "You can trust me, Rapunzel."
Princess Rapunzel (casts the first half of the Moonstone's decay spell of death and destruction)
Wither and decay
End this destiny
Break these earthly chains
And set the spirit free
Varian: "It's working. it's working!!"
Princess Rapunzel (continues to sing the first half of the decaying spell)
Wither and decay
End this destiny
Break these earthly chains
And set the spirit free
Varian: "Rapunzel? You didn't give up on me. I'm not giving up on you. Dad, the note! What did it say? I need to know."
Quirin: "All it said was: 'Im so proud of you, Varian. I always have been."
Varian: "I love you, Dad."

References

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 {{Episode
 |image      = Calling for Cass.png
-|season     = 3
+|season     = Three
-|number     = 1-2
+|number     = 1<br>2
-|overallnumber = 43-44
+|overallnumber = 49 (Part 1)<br>50 (Part 2)
 |airdate    = October 7 2019
 |writer     = Ricky Roxburgh
 |director   = Tom Caulfield<br>Shane Zalvin
 |production = 833T-301<br>833T-302
-|previous   = "[[Destinies Collide]]"
+|previous   = "[[Destinies Collide|Destinies Collide, Part 2]]"
-|next       = "[[Return of the King]]"}}'''Rapunzel's Return''' is the first and second episode one-hour special of the [[Season 3|third season]] of ''[[Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure]]'' and it is the forty-third overall. It premiered on October 7, 2019.
+|next       = "[[Return of the King]]"|title=Rapunzel's Return, Part 1<br>Rapunzel's Return, Part 2}}'''"Rapunzel's Return'''" is a 43-minute, two-part episode of the third season of ''[[Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure]].'' It premiered on October 7, 2019 and it is collectively the first and second episodes of the third season, as well as the forty-eighth and the forty-ninth episode of the series overall
+== Synopsis ==
+After learning the reason behind Cassandra's sudden betrayal, a changed Princess Rapunzel returns to Corona only to find it taken over by one of her most dangerous enemies.<ref name="wdtvpress">[https://www.wdtvpress.com/disneychannel/shows/tangled/episodes/rapunzels-return/]</ref>
 ==Plot==
-After learning the reason behind Cassandra's betrayal, Rapunzel returns to Corona only to find it taken over by one of her most dangerous enemies.<ref name="wdtvpress">[https://www.wdtvpress.com/disneychannel/shows/tangled/episodes/rapunzels-return/]</ref>
-==Plot==
+=== Part One ===
-Continuing from where "[[Destinies Collide]]" ended, [[Cassandra]] reveals what she saw while inside [[the House of Yesterday's Tomorrow]]. She had met [[Zhan Tiri|a disembodied spirit]] who showed her a vision of her past. From this vision, Cassandra learned that she was the biological daughter of [[Mother Gothel]], who abandoned her on the night she kidnapped [[Rapunzel]]. Convinced by the spirit that Rapunzel had been overshadowing her for the entirety of her life, and no longer wanting such a destiny, Cassandra has stolen the [[Moonstone Opal|Moonstone]] and declared Rapunzel's destiny as her own. Even though she is confronted by [[Adira]], who ordered her to give up the Moonstone, Cassandra easily repels the warrior away and steals her Shadow Blade. As the [[Black Rocks]] cover her, Cassandra escapes from the group, despite Rapunzel's pleas not to cross the line, and severs all ties with them, with Rapunzel devastated over the recent turn of events.
+Continuing from where "[[Destinies Collide|Destinies Collide, Part 2]]" ended, [[Cassandra]] reveals what she saw while inside [[the House of Yesterday's Tomorrow]]. She had met [[Zhan Tiri|a disembodied spirit]] who showed her a vision of her past. From this vision, Cassandra learned that she was the biological daughter of [[Mother Gothel]], who abandoned her on the night she kidnapped [[Rapunzel]]. Convinced by the spirit that Rapunzel had been overshadowing her for the entirety of her life, and no longer wanting such a destiny, Cassandra has stolen the [[Moonstone Opal|Moonstone]] and declared Rapunzel's destiny as her own. Even though she is confronted by [[Adira]], who ordered her to give up the Moonstone, Cassandra easily repels the warrior away and steals her [[Shadow Blade]]. As the [[Black Rocks]] cover her, Cassandra escapes from the group, despite Rapunzel's pleas not to cross the line, and severs all ties with them, with Rapunzel devastated over the recent turn of events.
-With Cassandra gone, Rapunzel, in a surprisingly cheerful attitude, tries to focus on a method of returning home to Corona, while [[Flynn Rider|Eugene]] suspects that she is in extreme denial over Cassandra's betrayal. Just then, the group spots a balloon flying their way, and it is revealed to be piloted by [[Ulf]]. With [[Shorty]] translating, Ulf informs them that [[Corona]] is in danger, and Rapunzel realizes they need to return immediately. With [[King Edmund]] and Adira deciding not to accompany them, Rapunzel and the others board the balloon and fly back to Corona, while being watched by Cassandra and [[Owl]].
+With Cassandra's sudden desertion, Princess Rapunzel, in a surprisingly cheerful attitude, tries to focus on a method of returning home to Corona, while [[Flynn Rider|Eugene]] suspects that she is in extreme denial over Cassandra's betrayal. Just then, the group spots a balloon flying their way, and it is revealed to be piloted by [[Ulf]]. With [[Shorty]] translating, Ulf informs them that [[Corona]] is in danger, and Rapunzel realizes they need to return immediately. With [[King Edmund]] and Adira deciding not to accompany them, Rapunzel and the others board the balloon and fly back to Corona, while being watched by Cassandra and [[Owl]].
-Upon arriving in Corona, the gang discovers that the kingdom is nearly deserted, save for [[Feldspar]], who is mumbling to himself about a new order from [[King Frederic]] to mine unusual green crystals. Upon hearing this, Rapunzel and the group head for the castle and meet up with the King and Queen. But to her shock, King Frederic and [[Queen Arianna]] have no memory of who Rapunzel is. A moment later, [[Andrew]] arrives with the [[Separatists of Saporia]], declaring that Corona will soon be under their control. He also reveals that he has forged an alliance with [[Varian]], who reveals that the Separatists have used a Saporian Wand of Oblivium to erase the memories of the King and Queen. He next reveals his plan to harness the power of the wand and create a synthetic gas that will erase the memories of everyone in Corona, and he has dubbed it "Quirineon" in honor of his father. Deciding that this plan cannot be carried out, Rapunzel leads the charge against the Separatists, but thanks to Varian's chemicals, our heroes are easily outmatched. At Eugene's suggestion, they retreat with the Separatists in hot pursuit.
+Upon arriving in Corona, the gang discovers that the kingdom is nearly deserted, save for [[Feldspar]], who is mumbling to himself about a new order from [[King Frederic]] to mine unusual green crystals. Upon hearing this, Rapunzel and the group head for the castle and meet up with the King and Queen. But to her shock, King Frederic and [[Queen Arianna]] have no memory of who Princess Rapunzel is. A moment later, [[Andrew]] arrives with the [[Separatists of Saporia]], declaring that Corona will soon be under their control. He also reveals that he has forged an alliance with [[Varian]], who reveals that the Separatists have used a Saporian [[Wand of Oblivium]] to erase the memories of the King and Queen, and bend them to their dark will. He next reveals his plan to harness the memory-altering power of the wand and create a synthetic gas that will erase the memories of everyone in Corona, and he has dubbed it "Quirineon" in honor of his father. Deciding that this plan cannot be carried out, Rapunzel leads the charge against the Separatists, but thanks to Varian's chemicals, our heroes are easily outmatched. At Eugene's suggestion, they retreat with the Separatists in hot pursuit.
 With our heroes having suffered defeat at the hands of Varian and the Separatists, they try to find a safe place to hide until they can formulate a plan. Just then, [[Xavier]] reveals himself along with other citizens that had not left the city. Xavier reveals that the King had ordered all the subjects to the mine to excavate crystals for Varian's chemicals. They wanted to rebel against this order, but doing so would be an act of treason. However, Xavier states that now that Rapunzel has returned, they have a chance to save all of Corona. Unfortunately, Rapunzel does not feel confident enough that she can lead them to victory. Xavier promises to give her time to think about it.
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 Using stealth, Rapunzel and Pascal make their way through the castle and manage to avoid several of the Separatists until they reach Cassandra's room, where she is reminded that her best friend is no longer her best friend and finally breaks down over the recent betrayal. But then, she is captured by one of the Separatists and thrown in the dungeon.
-As Rapunzel reasons with Varian that the kingdom was in danger by the blizzard and her people needed her, the sun drop in her hair did not work, she could not do anything to the amber and that she didn't mean to break her promise to him and desperately wants to be friends with him again, he reveals his true feelings and his belief that no one in Corona will forgive him for his past misdeeds, so he wants to make everyone forget about them completely and gain back their trust. Rapunzel says how could he be so sure if he don’t give them a chance, Varian points some of his actions that he took Queen Arianna prisoner, threatened Rapunzel and helped the Separatists to take over Corona. However, Andrew reveals that there has been a change in plans: They plan to use the Quirineon Varian created to destroy Corona instead. Upon discovering the double-cross, Varian tries to take back control of the situation, but throws the wrong chemical and soaks the Separatists in soap. He is subsequently thrown in the cell along with Rapunzel and Pascal.
+As Rapunzel reasons with Varian that the kingdom was in danger by the blizzard and her people needed her, the Sundrop Flower's heavenly magics in her blonde hair did not work, she could not do anything to the amber and that she didn't mean to break her promise to him and desperately wants to be friends with him again, he reveals his true feelings and his belief that no one in Corona will forgive him for his past misdeeds, so he wants to make everyone forget about them completely and gain back their trust. Rapunzel says how could he be so sure if he don’t give them a chance, Varian points some of his actions that he took Queen Arianna prisoner, threatened Rapunzel and helped the Separatists to take over Corona. However, Andrew reveals that there has been a change in plans: They plan to use the Quirineon Varian created to destroy Corona instead. Upon discovering the double-cross, Varian tries to take back control of the situation, but throws the wrong chemical and soaks the Separatists in soap. He is subsequently thrown in the cell along with Princess Rapunzel and Pascal, as the gas spreads all over the island realm.
+=== Part Two ===
-With Rapunzel and Varian alone together, he tells that her he knows that his father would be ashamed of him. She tells him that he was right about this whole thing being her fault and blames her adventurous spirit and curiosity for all the trouble and she apologizes to him for leaving him, and Varian says he thought if he could make her forget everything that happened, they could become friends again and learn to trust again. Suddenly, Eugene and [[Lance Strongbow|Lance]] arrive, with the former having discovered that Rapunzel had gone off on her own. After being freed, she convinces her rescuers to allow Varian to join them in saving Corona, just as Andrew is sending the King and Queen away from the kingdom, locked in the royal coach, before the Separatists implement their plan.
+With Princess Rapunzel and Varian alone together, he tells that her he knows that his father would be ashamed of him. She tells him that he was right about this whole thing being her fault and blames her adventurous spirit and curiosity for all the trouble and she apologizes to him for leaving him, and Varian says he thought if he could make her forget everything that happened, they could become friends again and learn to trust again. Suddenly, Eugene and [[Lance Strongbow|Lance]] arrive, with the former having discovered that Rapunzel had gone off on her own. After being freed, she convinces her rescuers to allow Varian to join them in saving Corona, just as Andrew is sending the King and Queen away from the kingdom, locked in the royal coach, before the Separatists implement their plan.
 Rapunzel sends Eugene and Lance to follow the coach while she and Varian concentrate on thwarting Andrew and the Separatists before they can use the Quirineon to destroy Corona. The twosome discover a giant airship and deduce that the Separatists plan on dropping Quirineon on the city from the air, like bombs. Rapunzel and Varian stow away just as the airship takes off, and Andrew drops the first of the bombs from the deck. However, thanks to [[Rapunzel's Magic Hair|Rapunzel's hair]], she is able to catch the barrel before it can fall out of reach and explode. Then Rapunzel and Varian get on deck, and she battles the Separatists while he disables the ship and jettisons their enemies. However, they are losing altitude quickly, and if they crash, the Quirineon will explode and destroy the city anyway. Varian has an idea on using the Quirineon to give the disabled airship more altitude so that it will explode out of reach of Corona. He volunteers to do the deed himself, as atonement for his misdeeds, but Rapunzel, knowing that the ensuing explosion will kill him, suddenly jettisons him off the airship after regretting for leaving her kingdom helpless and turns the propane on the Quirineon, causing the ship to rise as she prepares to fix her one mistake.
@@ Line 41: / Line 42: @@
 Back at the airship, Rapunzel feels she has gotten it high enough to be out of harm's way and uses the remaining propane to detonate the Quirineon, while using her hair to shield herself and Pascal from the blast. As she falls back to the ground, she uses her hair to swing off a ledge and land safely. Rapunzel and Eugene share a hug in the wake of their toughest victory yet, and she tells him there's still a broken promise she must fix.
-Inside Varian's home in [[Old Corona]], Rapunzel tells him that she discovered something during her journey and prepares to make one last attempt to free [[Quirin]] from the amber where he is imprisoned. She has Varian prepared with a bucket of water and asks him to snap her out of it, in case her attempt does more harm than good. She begins to chant the [[Reverse Incantation (spell)|Decay Incantation]], which slowly melts away the amber, but cannot stop chanting it, and the water Varian splashes her with has no effect. Varian tries to shake Rapunzel awake, only to have his gloves dissolved on contact. Believing in Rapunzel for not giving up on him, he declares his refusal to give up on her, and this stirs her awake, causing her to collapse onto her knees. The two hug before Varian cries and embraces his father, overjoyed to know that he is finally free and still alive. Just then, Varian notices the note his father wrote has dissolved along with the melted amber, and he asks his father what was written on it. Quirin simply states that the note said that he was proud of his son, and always has been.
+Inside Varian's home in [[Old Corona]], Rapunzel tells him that she discovered something during her journey and prepares to make one last attempt to free [[Quirin]] from the amber where he is imprisoned. She has Varian prepared with a bucket of water and asks him to snap her out of it, in case her attempt does more harm than good. She begins to chant the [[Reverse Incantation (spell)|Decay Incantation]], which slowly melts away the amber, but cannot stop chanting it, and the water Varian splashes her with has no effect on snapping her out its trance. Varian tries to shake Rapunzel awake, only to have his gloves dissolved on contact. Believing in Rapunzel for not giving up on him, he declares his refusal to give up on her, and this stirs her awake, causing her to collapse onto her knees. The two hug before Varian cries and embraces his father, overjoyed to know that he is finally free and still alive. Just then, Varian notices the note his father wrote has dissolved along with the melted amber, and he asks his father what was written on it. Quirin simply states that the note said that he was proud of his son, and always has been.
-With Corona safe for now, and King Frederic and Queen Arianna still without their memories, Rapunzel becomes acting Queen in their place, and the entire kingdom celebrates a new beginning for itself. In the end, Rapunzel decides to finally open up to Eugene about Cassandra.
+With Corona safe for now, and King Frederic and Queen Arianna still without the memories of their lives and of their long-lost daughter, Rapunzel becomes Acting Queen in their place, and the entire kingdom celebrates a new beginning for itself. In the end, Acting Queen Rapunzel decides to finally open up to Eugene about how she really feels about Cassandra suddenly leaving her out pure spite.
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 ==Characters==
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 * [[Pascal]]
 * [[Andrew]]
-* [[Clementine]] (only appearance)
+* [[Clementine]] (first appearance)
-* [[Kai]] (only appearance)
+* [[Kai]] (first appearance)
 ==== Minor ====
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 * [[King Edmund]]
 * [[Captain of the Royal Guards]] (flashback)
-* [[Pete and Stan]] (flashback; cameos)
+* [[Conli]] (flashback)
+*[[Unidentified Guard 2 (Corona Castle)]] (flashback)
 * [[Orange-Haired Sisters]] (cameos)
 * [[Quirin]]
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 ==== Spell ====
-* [[Decay Incantation]]
+* [[Decay Incantation]] (partially)
 == Trivia ==
-*This immediately follows the [[Season 2]] finale episode, [[Destinies Collide]] when Cassandra's betrayal was revealed to Rapunzel, Eugene and Pascal at the end.
-*Clips from the seven previous episodes are played at the beginning of the episode which are Secret of the Sun Drop, Beyond the Corona Walls, Rapunzel and the Great Tree, Mirror, Mirror, Rapunzeltopia, Lost and Found and Destinies Collide.
-*This is the second time that the closing theme "More of Me" is featured in an hour-long special, the first being the season two episode Beyond the Corona Walls.
-*The way Varian's outfit is shown up close during the first half and the second half of the episode is similar to the way Rapunzel's outfit and Eugene's outfit were shown up close at the beginning while Catalina's outfit is shown up close at the near end of the episode [[Vigor the Visionary]]. Also, Rapunzel's season two outfit is shown up close when she is playing the guitar during the dance-off during the episode [[The Brothers Hook]]. Varian's arm and hand are shown up close when he grabbed the [[Sundrop Flower]] at the near end of The Alchemist Returns. Also, Cassandra's arm and hand are shown up close while she grabbed the [[The Moonstone Opal]] at the end of Destinies Collide. Also, Varian's outfit is shown up close when he closed the cage's lid of the imprisoned Pascal during the episode Secret of the Sun Drop. Also Sugracha the Eternal's outfit and her Ram-Skull cane are shown up close when she starts to hypnotize Rapunzel during the episode [[Painter's Block]] by tapping it and at night when Rapunzel wakes up then her face and Sugracha the Eternal's face are shown up close also Xavier's face is up close when he is terrified of Sugracha the Eternal. Catalina's hand is shown up close when she holds the magical shell pendant at the beginning of Day of the Animals. Varian's outfit is going to be shown up close when he is carrying his frozen pet also Rapunzel's eyes and Cassandra's eyes are shown up close during the episode Be Very Afraid. The Captain of the Guard's outfit is going to shown up close when he is holding his helmet at the beginning of Flynnpostor. Plus, Clay's outfit and Raimundo's outfit was shown up close when Raimundo is about to leave Wuya and also Raimundo's outfit is shown up close when Raimundo puts the Golden Tiger Claws on his hand at the near end of the Xiaolin Showdown episode In the Flesh also Clay's Xiaolin robes and Master Fung's outfit is shown up close during the same Xiaolin Showdown episode. Also, Raimundo's outfit was shown up close during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Citadel of Doom when he is at the air hockey table while holding a striker when he is inside his game room. Rapunzel's outfit was shown up close up close when she is about to storm into the throne room at the beginning of the episode [[The Alchemist Returns]]. Plus, Kiera's outfit and Catalina's outfit are shown up close when they are fleeing during the episode [[Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf?]]. Also, May's outfit and Ash's outfit is shown up close during the Pokémon: Advanced episode Get the Show on the Road!. Plus, Ash's outfit is shown up close during the Pokémon: Advanced episode Gonna Rule the School!.
-*The way Eugene's sword is knocked of his hand and it lands on the ground during the first half of the episode when he fights Andrew is similar to the way Cassandra's sword is knocked out of her hand and it lands on the ground during the episode Mirror, Mirror when Rapunzel's evil doppelgañger is fighting her. Plus, it is similar to the way Omi kicked the Serpent's Tail out of Raimundo's hand at the near end of the Xiaolin Showdown episode In the Flesh.
-*When Rapunzel and Pascal are inside Cassandra's bedroom during the second half of Rapunzel's Return, Cassandra's quote "When your dad is the Captain of the Guards, you tend to collect...stuff" from [[Tangled: Before Ever After]] is heard when Rapunzel opens the armoire to take Cassandra's handmaiden dress.
-*The way Rapunzel cleans up Varian's mess during the second half of the episode when the latter made the Quirineon is similar to the way Rapunzel and Pascal cleaned up Eugene and Cassandra's mess during the arguement of the latter two had during the episode [[Cassandra v. Eugene]].
-*Varian's expression on his face when Eugene walks by to free Pascal from a chain is similar to the expression on the faces of Ash, Misty and Brock in Pokémon season one episode The Bridge Bike Gang when they are surrounded by Chopper and the other bikers.
-*This is the second time Varian is shown to be crying although this time he has tears of joy unlike the end of the episode Queen for a Day when he had tears of sadness.
-*Rapunzel, Eugene and Varian mentioned what the latter had done during the season one finale episode Secret of The Sun Drop.
-*The way Varian is feeling down the second half of the episode when he sits on a bed while being remorseful is similar to the Rapunzel was feeling down when she sat on her bay window during the episode Secret of the Sun Drop.
-*The way Pascal trips Andrew during the second half of the episode to save Varian is similar to the way Pascal tripped Mother Gothel in Tangled to save Eugene. Also, it is similar to the way Pascal and Rapunzel tripped the evil doppelgañgers of Eugene, Cassandra, Lance and Shorty during the episode Mirror, Mirror.
-*The way the memories of King Frederic and Queen Arianna are erased during the episode plus they don't remember their daughter is similar to the way the memories of Rapunzel has been erased and she doesn't remember Cassandra during the episode [[Rapunzel: Day One]].
-**Although Varian plans to erase Rapunzel's memory during the second half of the episode but he decides against it once Andrew, Clementine, Kai, Juniper and Maisie tell him and Rapunzel about their plan of destroying Corona alongside the citizens.
-*The way Rapunzel puts her hands on the bars when she is inside the cell and Varian also puts his hands on the bars when he is outside of cell during the episode is similar to the way Rapunzel puts her hands on the bars when she is outside of the cell during The Eye of Pincosta and is also similar to the way Eugene and Cassandra put their hands on the bars when they are locked inside a cell during Cassandra v. Eugene. Also, Eugene put his hands on the bars when he said " What? You can't lock us in here" during the same episode. Plus, it is similar to the way Kimiko, Clay, Jack Spicer and Omi put their hands on the bars when they are inside the cell during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Citadel of Doom. Also, it is similar to the way Ash, Misty, Brock and Ritchie put their hands on the bars when they are inside of a Team Rocket cage during the Pokémon: Master Quest episode A Promise is a Promise. Plus, it is similar to the way when May, Max, Brock and Pikachu put their hands on the bars while they are inside of Team Rocket cages during the Pokémon: Advanced Battle episode Hooked on Onix. Also, Ash, Brock, Todd, Jessie and James put their hands on burs during the Pokémon: Indigo Plateau episode The Breeding Center Secret. Plus, May, Max, Brock, Treecko, Jessie, James and Meowth put their hands on the bars when they were trapped inside the cages during the Pokémon: Advanced episode A Corphish Out of Water.
-*This is the second time Rapunzel and Varian fight each other before the latter redeems himself after finding out the true colors of Andrew, Clementine, Kai, Juniper and Maisie.
-*Andrew made a reference to Under Raps when he dated Cassandra, also Andrew mentioned he took Cassandra, Rapunzel and Eugene for a ride with his hot air balloon during the same episode.
-*The way Varian, Andrew, Clementime, Kai, Juniper, Maisie and later Eugene, Lance and Maximus are outside of the cell during the episode is similar to Stalyan is outside of the cell during the Beyond the Corona Walls also it is similar to the way Rapunzel is outside of the cell in The Eye of Pincosta and Cassandra v. Eugene.
-*The way Varian talks to Rapunzel when she is locked up inside a cell during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Constable Lumph talks to Rapunzel when she and her friends are locked up inside a cell in The Eye of Pincosta is similar to the way Stalyan talked to Eugene when he is locked up inside a cell in Beyond the Corona Walls and it is also similar to the way Rapunzel talked to Cassandra and Eugene when they are locked up inside a cell in Cassandra v. Eugene.
-*The way Rapuzel gasps when she sees Varian after he trapped Eugene with goop and she gasps when she sees the Wand of Oblivium during the first half of the episode is similar to the way Rapunzel gasped when she saw Varian after she and her dad were trapped with goop in Secret of the Sun Drop.
-*The way Andrew grabs Varian by the vest to throw him off the ship during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Rapunzel grabs Vex by the shirt for refusing to talk during the first half of Beyond the Corona Walls is similar to the way Cassandra grabs Pete by the uniform during the episode The Alchemist Returns and it is similar to the way Cassandra grabbed Varian by the shirt during the episode What the Hair?! Plus, it is similar to the way Clay grabbed Jack Spicer by the trenchcoat during the Xiaolin Showdown episodes Dangerous Minds and Saving Omi. Also, Dojo grabbed Omi by the Xiaolin robes during the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Life and Times of Hannibal Roy Bean. Also, it similar to the way Joey grabbed Yugi by the shirt during the Yu-Gi-Oh! episode The Shining Friendship. Plus, it is similar to the way Tristan grabbed a Rare Hunter by the robe during the Yu-Gi-Oh! episode Friends 'Til the End, Part 3. Plus, it similar to the way PandaBubba grabbed Jack Spicer by the trench coat during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Pandatown. Also, Kimiko grabbed Jack Spicer by the trenchcoat at the beginning of the Xiaolin Showdown episode Citadel of Doom. Plus, Ping Pong grabbed Raimundo by the Xiaolin robe at the near end of the Xiaolin Chronicles episode The Fall of Xiaolin. Also, Omi grabbed Raimundo by the Xiaolin robe during the Xiaolin Showdown episodes The Year of the Green Monkey and Dream Stalker. Plus, Raimundo, Kimiko and Omi grabbed Clay by the shirt during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Bird of Paradise. Also, Rapunzel grabs her dad by the shirt during the episode [[The King and Queen of Hearts]]. Plus, Eugene grabbed Sideburns by the shirt during the movie Tangled. Also, Omi grabbed Jack Spicer by the trenchcoat during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Something Jermaine. Plus, Omi grabbed Raimundo by the shirt during the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Evil Within. Also, Chase Young grabbed Jack Spicer by the trench coat during the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Year of the Green Monkey. Plus, Brock grabbed Max by the shirt during the Pokémon: Advance Challenge episode I Feel Skitty! Also, Wuya grabbed Jack Spicer by the trenchcoat during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Hannibal's Revenge. Plus, Raimundo grabbed Clay by the bandana at the beginning of the ''Xiaolin Chronicles'' episode Tokyo Madness. Also, Misty grabbed Ash by the hoodie at the beginning of the Pokémon: Advance Challenge episode The Princess and the Togepi. Plus, Cassandra grabs Eugene by the uniform during the episode Once a Handmaiden... Also, Cassandra and Rapunzel grabbed Calliope by the robe during the episode [[Keeper of the Spire]].
-**The way Andrew pulls Varian to the side while grabbing him during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Eugene pulls Varian to the side while grabbing him outside to talk during the episode What the Hair?!
-*The way Varian does tricks with his alchemy balls during the second half of Rapunzel's Return while and Rapunzel are fighting against Andrew, Clementine, Juniper and Maisie on the ship is similar to the way Eugene showed Cassandra that he is a skilled warrior with her halberd during the episode Cassandra v. Eugene.
-*The way Rapunzel wraps her hair around Varian during the second half of the episode is similar to the way an illusion of Varian tied a rope around an illusion of King Frederic in Happiness Is... and it is similar to the way the Collector tied a rope around Cassandra, Eugene, Lance and Hook Foot during the episode The Return of Quaid and is also similar to the way Anthoney the Weasel and Baron's men tied ropes around Eugene, Lance and Shorty during the first hal of the episode Beyond the Corona Walls.
-*The way Adira tells Cassandra to release the Moon Stone during the episode is similar to the way King Frederic told Varian to release him and Rapunzel from the goop during the second half of the episode Secret of the Sun Drop.
-*The way Rapunzel is asking Eugene what are you saying when she is still feeling down about Cassandra's betrayal during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Rapunzel asked Varian what are you saying when she didn't know that the rocks are encasing his dad during the second half of the episode Queen for a Day.
-*The way Rapunzel went through the five stages of grief during the episode is similar to Varian when he goes through the five stages of grief throughout his character arc.
-**He refuses to give up on freeing his father from the amber and desperately seeks Rapunzel's aid (denial), he vows revenge on Rapunzel and eventually descends into a fit of rage (anger), he performs amoral actions in hopes of saving his dad (bargaining), he breaks down in tears and comes to believe Quirin would be ashamed of him for what he did (depression), and he redeems himself, earning his father back by helping Rapunzel save Corona (acceptance)
-*What Cassandra saw and endured behind the mysterious door inside the House of Yesterday's Tomorrow is revealed. That she is the biological daughter of Gothel.
-*The way Varian walks inside of the fog during the first half of the episode when Andrew tells Rapunzel and Eugene "You might recognize my former cell mate" is similar to the way Varian escaped the castle after the fog clears at the near end of the episode The Alchemist Returns.
-*The way Rapunzel is begging Varian to turn against Andrew, Clementine, Kai, Juniper and Maisie during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Varian begged Rapunzel to come to Old Corona alongside him during the second half of [[Queen for a Day]]. Plus, it is similar to the way Raimundo wanted Omi, Kimiko, Clay and Dojo to beg for mercy during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Days Past. Also, Eugene begs his dad to stop calling him Horace during the episode [[Plus Est En Vous]].
-*The way Eugene runs towards Cassandra during the first half of the episode is similar to the way Eugene ran towards an automaton that appeared inside the castle the first half of the episode Secret of the Sun Drop. Plus, it is similar to the way Raimundo ran to Wuya during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Citadel of Doom. Plus, it is similar to the way Omi, Raimundo, Kimiko and Clay ran towards Chase Young during the episode Master Monk Guan.
-*The way Rapunzel calls the Quirineon "Quirineo" when she didn't say it correctly but Varian tells her the proper name in the episode is similar to the way Rapunzel called an Automaton "Tick Tock" and "Metal Head" during the episode The Alchemist Returns but Varian told her the correct name. Also, Rapunzel called a sneezeweasel "Pricklepuss" during the episode Goodbye and Goodwill but Lance told her the name of the sneezeweasel.
-*The way Varian reveals himself to Rapunzel, Eugene, Pascal and Maximus during the episode is similar to the way Varian revealed himself to Rapunzel. Pascal and King Frederic during the second half of the episode Secret of the Sun Drop.
-*It is shown after one year Princess Rapunzel and her friends traveled outside of Corona is revealed.
-*Quirin is finally released from the amber, as Princess Rapunzel casts a portion of the decaying spell.
-*Varian made a reference to "[[Secret of the Sun Drop]]" as part of his misdeeds, the time when he took Queen Arianna and he attacked Rapunzel.
-*Rapunzel made a reference to "[[Queen for a Day]]" in this episode when her kingdom needed her while her mom and dad are going to the mountain.
-*The way Pascal looks at Varian and Rapunzel during the episode is similar to the way Pascal looked at Eugene and Rapunzel during the Secret of the Sun Drop.
-*This is third time Varian named his chemical after a person when he named Quirineon after his dad. The first two times that Varian named a chemical Flynnoelum after Eugene's alias Flynn Rider during the episode What the Hair?! and Great Expotations when he named his element Cassandrium after Cassandra.
-*This is the second time Varian fights Rapunzel during the episode before he redeems himself. The first time Varian fights against Rapunzel was Secret of the Sun Drop.
-*The way Varian wants to sacrifice his life to prevent the Quirineon from destroying Corona during the episode is similar to way Eugene nearly sacrified his life by walking to the snowy mountain to find Rapunzel's parents and also Pascal nearly sacrificed his life at the Demanitus Chamber during the episode Queen for a Day to stop the blizzard. Plus, it is similar to the way Raimundo wants to drink the Lao Mang Lone Soup to give Omi, Kimiko, Clay, Dojo, Jack Spicer and Chase Young enough time to escape during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Time After Time: Part II.
-*The way Rapunzel won't let Varian clean up his mess during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Kimiko won't let Raimundo drink the Lao Mang Lone Soup during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Time After Time: Part II.
-*Varian redeems himself and becomes friends with Rapunzel again.
-*When Varian says "Clementine, here, she added a bit of, uh, a texture" during the first half of this episode and Eugene says "after everything hairstripe, here has done" during the second half of the episode is similar to the way when Eugene said "Lance, here" during the episode Big Brothers of Corona. Plus, it is similar to the way Kimiko said "Rai, here would know" during the Xiaolin episode The Crystal Glasses when she, Raimundo and Clay are talking to Omi about the latter's fake evil that he saw while wearing the Crystal Glasses. Also, it is similar to the way Duke Devlin said "Me and Tristan here" during the Yu-Gi-Oh! episode Mechanical Mayhem, Part 1. Plus, Clay said "Now, you wouldn't bamboozle our buddy here just because he put a heap of hurtin' on you in trainin', now would ya? during the ''Xiaolin Showdown'' episode Chameleon.
-* The way Pascal frees Rapunzel's hair after it is trapped with goop is similar to the way Varian freed Rapunzel from the goop during the episode Secret of the Sun Drop and it is similar to the way Varian freed Rapunzel and Cassandra from the goop during the episode What the Hair?!
-*It is the fourth time Rapunzel unleashes the protective shield from her hair, following to "What the Hair?!", "The Quest for Varian" and "Lost and Found". Rapunzel will unleash the protective shield from her hair during the second half of Cassandra's Revenge when Cassandra tries to crush her former best friend.
-*The way Cassandra sliced off the bridge that she made from the black rocks to leave Rapunzel stranded at the Dark Kingdom during the first half of the  episode is similar to the way Mother Gothel sliced off the bridge during the flashback of the episode and it is also similar to the way William sliced off the bridge during the episode Vigor the Visionary.
-*The way Varian says Welcome home, Rapunzel when he greets her after she enters the castle during the episode is similar to the way he said Welcome back, Rapunzel when he greeted her after she went to his home during the episode Secret of the Sun Drop.
-*It is revealed that the memories of King Frederic and Queen Arianna are erased after sometime Rapunzel left Corona to follow the black rocks to the Dark Kingdom alongside Eugene, Pascal, Maximus, Fidella, Cassandra, Owl, Lance, Hook Foot and Shorty.
-*The way Varian asked Rapunzel are you okay after he says you didn't give up on me, I'm not giving up on you before they hug at the near end of the episode is similar to the way King Frederic asked Rapunzel are you okay after she fainted on the ground at the near end of the episode Secret of the Sun Drop and it is also similar to the way Eugene asked Rapunzel are you okay when he saw her hanging in midair at the beginning of the episode The Quest for Varian.
-*The way Rapunzel, Pascal, Eugene, Lance, Shorty, Ulf, and Maximus fell to the ground after Andrew throws the powerful chemical that Varian made during the episode is similar to the way Rapunzel, Eugene, Fidella and Maximus fell to the bottom of Snake Canyon during the episode Vigor the Visionary after William sliced the bridge.
-*This is the second time Rapunzel uses her hair to free Quirin and it works, but the first time when Varian tried to free Quirin with the help from Rapunzel and her hair, it didn't work during the second half of the episode Secret of the Sun Drop because she didn't know about the decay incantation until the episode Rapunzel and the Great Tree
-*It is revealed after one year Rapunzel and her friends traveled outside of Corona.
-*When Rapunzel told Varian that the decay incantation could seriously harm him and his father at the near end of the episode foreshadows the series finale episode Plus Est En Vous when Zhan Tiri recited the decay incantation on Varian and everyone else that fought against Zhan Tiri herself.
-*The way Varian trapped Eugene with goop and also Rapunzel's hair is trapped with goop during the first half of the episode is similar to the way the Varian's alchemy balls trapped Rapunzel and her father during the second half of the episode Secret of the Sun Drop and it is similar to the way The Captain of the Guards and the other members of the guards were trapped with goop during the episode The Quest for Varian and it is also similar to the way Rapunzel and Cassandra were trapped with goop when they entered Varian's house and also Maximus were trapped with goop when he sees an apple tree and pick an apple from it during the episode [[What the Hair?!]].
-*Varian's chemical balls is the inspiration of Honey Lemon from Big Hero 6 and the first time that chemical balls also shown during the episode What the Hair?! when Rapunzel, Cassandra, Maximus, Fidella and Ruddiger are trapped. The chemical balls reappeared during the episodeThe Quest for Varian when Rapunzel throws them at the Captain of the Guards and the members of the royal guards. The chemical balls made an appearance when Varian throws them to the ground and escape the castle during the episode The Alchemist Returns. The chemical balls are also appeared during the second half of the episode Secret of the Sun Drop after Varian poured his alchemy into the balls to trap Rapunzel and King Frederic.
-*The way Rapunzel is happy to see Ulf, King Frederic, Queen Arianna, Xavier, Feldspar, Friedborg, Monty, Big Nose and Attila again during the episode is similar to the way Rapunzel hugged Hook Hand during the episode The Brothers Hook is similar to the way Rapunzel is happy to see Stalyan has returned to the match to help her fight Malice Marauder during the episode The Eye of Pincosta is similar the way Rapunzel was glad to see Kiera and Catalina again at the near of the beginning of Vigor the Visonary is similar to the way Rapunzel is glad to see Varian again during the episode The Alchemist Returns. Plus, it is similar to the way Raimundo was glad to see Kimiko, Clay and Dojo were outside of Wuya's Palace during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Citadel of Doom.
-*Andrew is seen again for the second time but this is the first time that Clementine, Kai, Juniper and Maisie appear during the episode. He was last seen during the episode Under Raps.
-*The way Varian and Lance are worried about Rapunzel during the episode is similar to the way Eugene was worried about Rapunzel during the episode Secret of the Sun Drop.
-*The way Rapunzel wants Cassandra to give the Moonstone to Rapunzel herself is similar to the way Rapunzel wants Varian to give her the Sundrop Flower in The Alchemist Returns.
-*This is the second time Rapunzel and Eugene wear brand new signature outfits during a new season.
-*Rapunzel's reactions to Cassandra's betrayal is applied from the five stages of grief.
-*Beginning at the end of the episode, Rapunzel becomes acting Queen of Corona until her parents regain their memories which foreshadows the episode [[The King and Queen of Hearts]] when they see Rapunzel and Eugene hug each other.
-*When Varian said You know what I mean! to Rapunzel and her friends in Rapunzel's Return, it is the exact same line that Rapunzel said to Cassandra during the episode Goodbye and Goodwill after Rapunzel went into Cassandra's tent to find ideas for the festival.
-*It is revealed after one year Rapunzel and her friends traveled outside of Corona.
-*As Varian try to stop Rapunzel singing of the Decay Incantation and free Quirin from the amber share parallels with Cassandra in season two episode Rapunzel and the Great Tree.
-*The way Maximus bandages Eugene's arm during the episode is similar to the the way Clay bandaged Omi's head at the end of the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Return of Master Monk Guan. Plus, it is similar to the way Willow AKA Chase Young's apprentice Shadow bandaged Omi's head during the Xiaolin Chronicles episode A Girl Named Willow. Also, Misty bandaged James' arm during the Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands episode Pikachu Re-Volts.
-*It is also for the first time Varian seen without his gloves.
-*Varian mentions the events of the episode Secret of the Sun Drop as part of his misdeeds.
-*This is the seventh special, followed by Tangled: Before Ever After, Queen for a Day, Secret of the Sun Drop, Beyond the Corona Walls, Rapunzel and the Great Tree and Destinies Collide.
-*Varian dons his bad boy outfit until he, Rapunzel and Pascal defeat Andrew and the Saporians.
-* Quirin is finally released from the amber that imprisoned him for one year by Princess Rapunzel utilizing the part of the decay incantation she learned on her journey
-* Starting at the end of the episode, Rapunzel and Eugene wear brand new signature outfits for the third season.
-* The way Varian manages to snap Rapunzel out her trance successfully when he says "You didn't give up me, I'm not giving up on you" during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Eugene successfully managed to snap Rapunzel out of hypnosis at the near end of the episode Painter's Block. Plus, it is similar to the way Yugi managed to snap out of his depression during the Yu-Gi-Oh! episode The Shining Friendship. Plus, it is similar to the way Joey managed to snap out of Marik's control at the end of Yu-Gi-Oh! episode Friends 'Til the End, Part 4. Also, Mokuba managed to snap out of Noah's control at the end of Yu-Gi-Oh! episode Brothers in Arms, Part 3. Plus, Ash managed to snap May out of her temper when he said "Hey, May!" You're thinking way too much! You gotta focus on the match!" during the Pokémon: Advance Battle episode A Cacturne for the Worse.
-** Although Eugene and Lance tried to snap Rapunzel out of her dream during the episode Rapunzeltopia and also Cassandra tried to snap Rapunzel out from saying the Decay Incantation during the second half of Rapunzel and the Great Tree. Also, Rapunzel will tell Cassandra to snap out of it during the episode Plus Est En Vous. Also, it is similar to the way Téa told Joey to snap out of it when the latter is brainwashed by Marik during the Yu-Gi-Oh! episode Friends 'Til the End, Part 2. Plus, it is similar to the way Raimundo told Omi to snap out of it during the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Crystal Glasses when he, Kimiko and Clay need Omi's help to fight Jack Spicer's Jack-bots and Vlad.
-** Plus, it is similar to the way Varian tells Rapunzel to wake up from her trance during the second half of the episode.
-* The unnamed orange-haired sisters make cameos at the end singing with the rest of the people during the song ''Stronger than Ever Before.'' Also unnamed orange-haired sisters made a cameo during the episode Secret of the Sundrop they will make a cameo at the end of the series finale episode Plus Est En Vous.
-*The way Varian throws his alchemy on the ground during the first half of the episode to make Maximus dizzy is similar to the way he threw his alchemy to the ground at the near end of the episode The Alchemist Returns to escape from the guards, Cassandra and Eugene.
-*This is the only episode Varian says Pascal.
-* The note that Quirin had written to his son, during the second half of the episode "[[Queen for a Day]]", is destroyed.
-* This is the last episode that Varian is wearing his outfit from the first season.
-* The way Varian walked out of the fog during the first half of the episode is similar to the way he escaped via the fog during the episode [[The Alchemist Returns]].
-** It is also similar to the way Varian appeared from the fog during the episode [[What the Hair?!]].
-* When Rapunzel entered Cassandra's vacant bedroom after sneaking into the castle alongside Pascal, Cassandra's line When your dad is Captain of the Guards, you tend to collect...stuff is the same line that she said in ''Tangled: Before Ever After ''when she and Rapunzel are sneaking out of the castle before the Coronation.
-* The way Varian asks Rapunzel "what are you doing" during the episode when the former is wrapped around the latter's hair is similar to the way Rapunzel asked Cassandra "what are you doing" when the former asked the latter after the latter is taking the Moonstone during the episode Destinies Collide.
-* The way Eugene doesn't want Rapunzel to make a noise by throwing a wrench is similar to the way Varian puts his hand on Rapunzel's mouth in The Alchemist Returns and it is also similar to the way Angry told Red that the latter shouldn't talk in Big Brothers of Corona.
-* The way Varian was locked inside the cell alongside Rapunzel and Pascal after Varian betrayed the Saporians is similar to the way Eugene was locked inside the cell alongside Cassandra after Rapunzel can't stand the argument of Eugene and Cassandra in Cassandra v. Eugene and it is also similar to the way a tyrannical King Frederic told the guards to lock Rapunzel, Eugene and Cassandra inside a cell in Not in the Mood and it is also similar to the way Eugene, Lance and Shorty were locked inside a cell in Beyond the Corona Walls. It is also similar to the way Eugene, Cassandra, Lance, Maximus, Fidella, Hook Foot, Shorty are locked inside a cell but Rapunzel is also locked inside until Constable Lumph freed her and Pascal from the cell in The Eye of Pincosta and it is also similar to the way Eugene and King Frederic are locked inside the cell by a guard In Like Flynn. Plus, it is similar to the way Omi, Raimundo, Kimiko and Clay were locked inside a cell during the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Black Vipers.
-* Varian was feeling down when he was locked inside the cell alongside Rapunzel and Pascal in this episode is similar to the way Shorty was feeling down when he was locked inside the cell alongside Eugene, Cassandra, Lance, Hook Foot, Fidella and Maximus in The Eye of Pincosta.
-* The way Varian puts his hand on his elbow during the second half of the episode when he is feeling remorseful is similar to the way Eugene puts his hand on his elbow during the episode Not in the Mood when he isn't his normal self.
-* When Varian is saying that all he ever wanted was to make his father proud during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Cassandra said that all she ever wanted was to make her adopted father proud during the episode Secret of the Sun Drop.
-* The fight of Rapunzel, Pascal, Eugene, Lance, Ulf, Shorty and Maximus against Varian, Andrew, Clementine, Kai, Juniper and Maisie inside the throne room during the first half of this episode is similar to the fight of Rapunzel, Pascal Cassandra, Hook Foot, Adira, Eugene and Maximus against Anthony the Weasel, Stalyan, The Baron and his men during the second half of the episode Beyond the Corona Walls.
-* The way Varian tried to stop Rapunzel from singing the Decay Incantation to free Quirin from the amber parallels the way Cassandra tried to stop Rapunzel from singing the Decay Incantation to destroy the tree during the episode Rapunzel and the Great Tree, though while Cassandra had her arm burned and blackened by the evil incantation the only thing that happened to Varian was his gloves melting off.
-* The way Rapunzel sees Varian his dad hug at the near end of the episode is similar to the way Varian saw Rapunzel and her parents hug during the second half of the Secret of the Sun Drop.
-* Varian's chemical balls also appeared during the episodes What the Hair?!, Great Expotations, The Quest for Varian, The Alchemist Returns and Secret of the Sun Drop.
-* The way Pascal blows a raspberry at Rapunzel during the episode is similar to What the Hair?! when Rapunzel found him after Hide and Seek. Pascal and a young mole will blow a raspberry at each other during the episode A Tale of Two Sisters.
-** It is also similar to the way Catalina blew a raspberry at The Baron's men during the episode  Big Brothers of Corona to escape from being captured by them. Plus, it is similar to the way Raimundo blew a raspberry at one of Jack Spicer's Jack-Bots during the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Shard of Lightning. Plus, Gigi blew a raspberry at Omi, Raimundo, Kimiko and Clay during the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Demon Seed. Also, the monkeys and Jack Spicer blew a raspberry during the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Year of the Green Monkey.
-* When Varian revealed his plan to synthesize the Wand of Oblivium's power into to erase everyone's memory, he also said And I named it Quirineon, so no one will ever forget they turned their back on my father but Varian said Everyone turned their back on me. It has to be this way. After he revealed that he gave the people cookies that has truth serum in The Alchemist Returns when Rapunzel noticed Xavier's Mood Potion was in Varian's possession.
-* This is the second time that the Saporian Wand of Oblivium appears after [[Rapunzel: Day One]].
-* The way Eugene taps Rapunzel's shoulder and Kai's shoulder during the episode is similar to the way Varian tapped Cassandra's shoulder during the [[Great Expotations]] also it is similar to the way the Captain of the Guard tapped Eugene's shoulder in [[Fitzherbert P.I.]] Also, Jack Spicer tapped Omi's shoulder during the Xiaolin Chronicles episode Xiaolin Redemption.
-* The way Kai and Maisie hear a noise during the episode after Rapunzel and Pascal sneaks back into the castle is similar to the way Pocket and Otter heard a noise after Eugene and Maximus hitched a ride on the prison barge during the Max and Eugene in Peril on the High Seas.
-* When Varian worries about Rapunzel, Eugene, Pascal, Lance, Maximus, Ulf and Shorty after they fell to the ground during the episode is a sign of Varian becoming a friend of Rapunzel's once again.
-* The way Lance and Maximus won't let Varian leave the cell when the latter follows Rapunzel outside of the cell during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Constable Lumph's guards won't let Cassandra, Lance, Hook Foot, Shorty, Fidella and Maximus leave the cell when the latter six are walking out of it during the episode The of Pincosta.
-* Varian's bravery side is shown for the first time during the second half of the episode when he is going to ask Andrew, Clementine, Kai, Juniper and Maisie to step inside the cell.
-** Varian's bravery side is shown again during the three upcoming episodes Be Very Afraid, Cassandra's Revenge and Plus Est En Vous.
-* This is the second episode that Rapunzel's frying pan is destroyed during the fight. The first episode that the frying pan was destroyed during the epsiode The Eye of Pincosta when Malice Marauder.
-* The way Rapunzel and Pascal hide from Kai and Maisie during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Rapunzel and Eugene hid from Lance at the near of the beginning of the episode [[The Return of Strongbow]]. Plus, it is similar to the way Raimundo and Dojo hid during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Pandatown. Also, it is similar to the way Omi hid during the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Return of PandaBubba. Plus, Raimundo hid during the  Xiaolin Showdown episode Oil in the Family. Also, Varian hides during the second half of Cassandra's Revenge. Plus, Pascal hid during the episode MIrror, Mirror. Also, Ash, Misty, Brock and Todd hid during the Pokémon: Indigo Plateau episode The Breeding Center Secret. Plus, Ash, Misty, Tracey and Officer Jenny hid during the Pokémon: Adventures in the Orange Islands episode Pikachu-Re-Volts.
-* The way Varian greets Rapunzel during the first half of the episode is similar to the way he greeted her during the second half of the episode Secret of the Sun Drop.
-** It is also similar to the way an illusion of Varian greeted Rapunzel during the episode [[Happiness Is...]]
-*When Lance puts his hand on Adira's shoulder at the beginning of the episode then Adira puts Lance's arm behind his back is similar to the way Clay puts his hand on Raimundo's shoulder during the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Return of Master Monk Guan then Raimundo tossed Clay to the ground.
-*When Varian is feeling down after he sees Rapunzel, Eugene, Pascal, Lance, Maximus, Ulf and Shorty fell to the ground during the first half of the episode is similar to the way when Raimundo was feeling down after Kimiko, Clay, Dojo has been sucked into the dungeon alongside Jack Spicer during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Citadel of Doom.
-*The way Rapunzel wants to stay and fight at the castle rather than fleeing during the episode is similar to the way Raimundo wanted to stay and fight at the Xiaolin Temple rather than fleeing during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Mala Mala Jong.
-*The way Rapunzel says "But you're making it worse." to Varian during this episode is similar to the way Raimundo said "You're only making things worse." to Omi during the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Return of Master Monk Guan.
-*The way Cassandra is angry when she has her eyes closed and her teeth are showing while she has her back turned at the beginning of the episode foreshadows at the near end of [[A Tale of Two Sisters]] when she leaves Rapunzel inside the cave. Plus, it similar to the way Raimundo was angry when he has his eyes closed and his teeth are shown while he has his back turned during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Mala Mala Jong.
-*The way Eugene runs back to take Rapunzel away from the castle when the latter wants to stay at the castle to fight rather than fleeing during the episode after being defeated by Varian, Andrew and the Saporians is similar to the way Omi, Kimiko and Clay walked back to take Raimundo with them when the latter wanted to stay at the temple rather than fled during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Mala Mala Jong despite Master Fung's orders.
-*The way Andrew walks next to Varian while the latter is feeling down after Rapunzel, Pascal, Eugene, Lance, Maximus, Ulf and Shorty fell to the ground during the episode is similar to the way Wuya walked next to Raimundo when the latter felt down after Kimiko, Clay, Dojo alongside Jack Spicer are sent to the dungeon during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Citadel of Doom.
-*The way Rapunzel and Pascal are sneaking into the castle during this episode and [[No Time Like the Past]] is similar to the way Raimundo sneaked into Jack Spicer's house alone by himself during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Oil in the Family. Plus, Omi and Katnappé sneaked into Jack Spicer's house during the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Apprentice. Also, Omi sneaked into Jack Spicer's house at the near end of the Xiaolin Showdown episode Royal Rumble.
-*The way Kai and Maisie caught Rapunzel crying inside Cassandra's former room during this episode is similar to the way Jack Spicer's security dinosaur caught Raimundo sneaking inside Jack Spicer's house during the Xiaolin Showdown Oil in the Family. Plus, it is similar to the way Jack Spicer, Katnappé, Chameleon-Bot and Tubbimura surrounded Omi after sneaking inside Jack Spicer's house to rescue Raimundo, Kimiko and Clay at the near end of the Xiaolin Showdown episode Royal Rumble.
-*The way Lance points his finger at Ulf during the first half of the episode and also Varian points his finger at Andrew during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Cassandra pointed her finger at Eugene during the episode Cassandra v Eugene. Also, it is similar to the way Eugene pointed his finger at Kiera during the episode [[Big Brothers of Corona]]. Plus, it is similar to the way Varian pointed his finger at Cassandra during the episode [[Great Expotations]] and the way Eugene pointed his finger at Varian during the episode [[The Alchemist Returns]]. Also, it is similar to the way Omi said "Secret elaborate plan" when he pointed his thumb at Raimundo then Kimiko said "Omi, there's no plan" "He's stealing our Shen Gong Wu" when she pointed her finger at Raimundo and also Omi said "Raimundo, I am starting to think you are not enacting some sort of SECRET ELABORATE PLAN" when he pointed his finger at Raimundo himself during the Xiaolin Showdown episode In the Flesh. Plus, it is similar to the way Omi pointed his finger at Raimundo during the Xiaolin Showdown episodes Days Past, Hear No Evil, See No Evil and Judging Omi. Also, it is similar to the way Omi pointed his thumb at himself during the Xiaolin Showdown The Apprentice. Plus, it is similar to the way Raimundo pointed his thumb at himself during the Xiaolin Showdown episodes The Return of Master Monk Guan and Time After Time: Part II. Plus, it is similar to the way Raimundo pointed his finger at Clay during the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Life and Times of Hannibal Roy Bean. Plus, Misty pointed her finger at Magnemite during the Pokémon: Indigo Plateau episode Sparks Fly for Magnemite. Plus, it is similar to the way Raimundo pointed two of his fingers at Kimiko at the end of the Xiaolin Chronicles episode Fly the Dragon!. Also, Varian pointed his finger at Rapunzel also Lance pointed his finger at Pascal and Cassandra also Eugene pointed his finger at Varian during the second half of the episode [[Cassandra's Revenge]]. Plus, it is similar to the way Omi pointed two of his fingers at Jack Spicer and Wuya during the Xiaolin Showdown episode In the Flesh. Also, Omi pointed his finger at Chase Young after the latter rescued former and Dojo from being attacked by Hannibal Roy Bean, Wuya and Master Monk Guan during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Time After Time: Part II. Plus, it is similar to the way Omi pointed his his finger at Raimundo during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Days Past and also Jack Spicer pointed his finger at Clay during the same episode. Also, Omi pointed his finger at Clay at the end of the Xiaolin Showdown episode Citadel of Doom plus Dojo pointed his finger at Raimundo during the same Xiaolin Showdown episode. Plus, Raimundo pointed his finger at Dojo during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Dream Stalker. Also, Chase Young pointed his finger at Hannibal Roy Bean during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Hannibal's Revenge. Plus, Raimundo pointed at Hannibal Roy Bean and Master Monk Guan pointed his finger at Raimundo during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Dream Stalker also Raimundo pointed his finger at Kimiko, Omi and Clay at the end of the same Xiaolin Showdown episode. Also, Téa pointed her finger at Serenity at the beginning of the Yu-Gi-Oh! episode So Close Yet So Far. Plus, Raimundo said "Yeah, maybe you shouldn't drink so much before you nap" when he pointed his finger at Omi during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Wu Got the Power. Also, Cassandra pointed her finger at Eugene during the episode [[Cassandra v. Eugene]]. Plus, Master Monk Guan pointed his finger at Raimundo during the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Return of Master Monk Guan. Plus, Kimiko pointed her finger at Raimundo and Omi during the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Evil Within. Also, Burgundy pointed her finger at Ash and Cilan during the Pokémon the Series: Black and White episode A Connoisseur's Revenge! Plus, Raimundo pointed his finger at Jack Spicer during the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Year of the Green Monkey. Also, Jack Spicer pointed his finger at Kimiko during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Hannibal's Revenge. Plus, Carla points her finger at Elena during the ''Elena of Avalor'' episode The Lightning Warrior. Also, Demanitus and Zhan Tiri point their finger at each other and Kiera pointed her finger at Varian's hair stripe when it turned into a snake during the episode [[Plus Est En Vous]]. Plus, Clay pointed his finger at Raimundo and also Raimundo and Clay pointed their finger at Omi and also Raimundo and Omi pointed their finger to a cup during the ''Xiaolin Showdown'' episode Chameleon and also Omi and Kimiko pointed their finger at the Chameleon-Bot at the near end of the same ''Xiaolin Showdown'' episode. Plus, Omi pointed his finger at Raimundo, Kimiko and Clay during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Judging Omi. Also, Varian pointed his finger at Eugene during the episode [[Race to the Spire]]. Plus, Eugene pointed his finger at Vigor at the near of the beginning of the episode [[Vigor the Visionary]]. Also, the two Rapunzel pointed their finger at each other during the episode [[Rapunzeltopia]]. Plus, Brock pointed his finger at Ash at the beginning of the Pokémon: Advanced episode Gonna Rule the School! Plus, Omi pointed his finger at Dojo during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Enter the Dragon. Also, Cassandra pointed her finger at Adira during the episode [[Rapunzel and the Great Tree]]. Plus, Ash pointed his finger at Iris at the near at the beginning of the Pokémon the Series: Black & White episode Dreams by the Yard Full!
-*The way Varian wipes his tears during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Omi wiped his tears at the end of the Xiaolin Showdown episode Time After Time: Part I. Plus, Brock wiped his tears at the near end of the Pokémon: Master Quest episode Gotta Catch Ya Later!
-*When Varian betrays Andrew, Clementine, Kai, Juniper and Maisie because the latter five want to harm people and destroy Corona during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Raimundo betrayed Wuya because the latter wanted her golems to crush Omi, Kimiko, Clay, Dojo and Jack Spicer at the near end of the Xiaolin Showdown episode Citadel of Doom. Also, Cassandra betrays her villainous ally during the episode [[Plus Est En Vous]]. Plus, Varian realize that being evil wasn't what he wants to be just like Raimundo realized that becoming a villain wasn't what he wanted during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Citadel of Doom. Also, both of them redeemed themselves then they both became more responsible and learn from their mistakes as the series went on despite both of them have betrayed their friends during season one of their respective series and stolen an item. Also, Cassandra stole an item at the end of [[Destinies Collide]]. Plus, Cassandra also realizes that during the episode [[Once a Handmaiden...]] when she started to feel remorseful of her actions as a villain but Zhan Tiri manipulates her mind again when she realizes that Zhan Tiri was right about Project Obsidian like how Wuya manipulated Raimundo's mind again when his former friends played keep away at the end of the Xiaolin Showdown episode In the Flesh.
-*The way Cassandra puts her hands on the door during the song [[Crossing the Line]] is similar to the way Jack Spicer put his hands on Hannibal Roy Bean's prison cell during the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Life and Times of Hannibal Roy Bean.
-*The way Varian says "Sorry, guys" during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Kimiko said "Sorry, guys" during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Hannibal's Revenge.
-*The way Cassandra cries at the beginning of the episode and also Rapunzel cries when she is inside Cassandra's vacant bedroom during the second half of the episode because of Cassandra's betrayal is similar to the way Omi cried during the Xiaolin Showdown episode In the Flesh because of Raimundo's betrayal. Plus, it is similar to the way Raimundo cried twice at the near end of the Xiaolin Showdown episode Saving Omi when he was hurt by Omi and because of Omi's loyalty to Chase Young. Also, Omi cried at the end of the Xiaolin Showdown episode Time After Time: Part I. Plus, Varian cried at the end of the episode [[Queen for a Day]]. Also, Cassandra cries at the beginning of the episode and at the near end of the episode [[Plus Est En Vous]]. Plus, Kimiko cried during the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Return of PandaBubba. Also, Serena cried at the near end of the Pokémon the Series: XY episode A Showcase Debut! Also, Dojo cried during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Master Monk Guan. Plus, Chase Young cried during the Xiaolin Chronicles episode Chase Lays an Egg. Also, May cried during the Pokémon: Advance Battle episode A Cacturne for the Worse and the Pokémon: Battle Frontier episode Channeling the Battle Zone!. Plus, Brock and Ash cried at the near end of the Pokémon: Master Quest episode Gotta Catch Ya Later! Also, Max cried at the end of the Pokémon: Advanced Challenge episode True Blue Swablu
-*The way Pascal is exhausted after fighting Clementine, Juniper and Maisie during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Omi was exhausted after he finished the chores at his home during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Omi Town. Plus, Varian was exhausted when he finished Cassandra's chores during the episode [[Great Expotations]].
-*The way Eugene is standing with one foot in front of the other one while Rapunzel is between him and Cassandra at the beginning of the episode is similar to the way Raimundo stood with one foot in front of the other one while he warned Wuya to stay out of his head plus at the beginning of the Xiaolin Showdown episode In the Flesh also Raimundo stood with one foot in front of the other one during the same Xiaolin Showdown episode. Also, Rapunzel, Eugene and Cassandra will stand with one foot in front of the other one during the epsiode [[Cassandra's Revenge]]. Plus, Omi, Kimiko and Clay stood with one foot in front of the other one at the beginning of the Xiaolin Showdown episode Days Past. Also, Varian will stand with one foot in front of the other one during the episode [[Flynnpostor]].
-**Plus, it is similar to the way Rapunzel and Cassandra are standing on opposite sides during the second half of Cassandra's Revenge. Also, it is similar to the way Varian stands when he is mad at Lance for tampering with the Rooster by pouring too much Flynnoelum.
+*This is the second time that the closing theme "More of Me" is featured in an hour-long special, the first being Beyond the Corona Walls & the series.
-* The way Eugene says "I'm going after her" when he notices that Rapunzel left during the episode is similar to the way Kimiko asks Omi "should we go after him?" when Raimundo stormed out of the Xiaolin Temple at the end of the Xiaolin Showdown episode Mala Mala Jong. Plus, Raimundo said "Better run, 'cause I'm coming after you" during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Citadel of Doom. Also, it is similar to the way Rapunzel, Eugene and Cassandra went after Andrew at the near end of the episode [[Under Raps]].
+*Despite Varian returning in the premiere, [[Ruddiger]] is nowhere to be seen in this episode.
+*<nowiki/><nowiki/><nowiki/><nowiki/><nowiki/>At the end of the episode, floating lanterns are shown in the sky, indicating that this episodes takes place one year after [[Secret of the Sun Drop]], on Rapunzel's 20th birthday.
+**This also indicates that Princess Rapunzel was away from Corona for a full year and is now twenty, and Cassandra is twenty-four.
+== Quotes ==
-* The way Rapunzel felt down at the near end of [[The Alchemist Returns]] when she realized that Varian has betrayed her after stealing an item from the Royal vault is similar to the way Omi, Kimiko and Clay felt down when Raimundo has betrayed them at the near end of the Xiaolin Showdown episode In the Flesh after stealing an item from the Shen Gong Wu vault. Plus, it is similar to the way Rapunzel and Eugene saw in horror as Cassandra has betrayed them at the end of [[Destinies Collide]] after grabbing an item.
+==== Part One ====
-* The way Varian says "Hey! Get back here with that!" when Pascal grabs an alchemy ball from his belt during the first half of the episode is similar to the way Raimundo said "Hey! when Omi kicked the Serpent's Tail from his hand then Raimundo said "Give it" when Dojo grabbed it at the near of the Xiaolin Showdown episode In the Flesh.
-*The way Rapunzel says "up and 'em" at the beginning of the episode is the same way as Master Monk Guan said during the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Return of Master Monk Guan.
-*The way Shorty makes a fist with one hand during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Joey made a fist with one hand during the Yu-Gi-Oh! episode Best of Friends, Best of Duelists, Part 1. Plus, it is similar to the way Cassandra made a fist with one hand during the episode [[The Alchemist Returns]]. Also, it is similar to the way Raimundo made a fist with one hand during the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Emperor Scorpion Strikes Back. Plus, Rapunzel put two fists next to each other during the episode [[The Return of Quaid]]. Also, the Chameleon-Bot made a fist with one hand during the ''Xiaolin Showdown'' episode Chameleon.
-*The way Varian says "These guys" during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Raimundo said "These guys" during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Citadel of Doom.
-*The way Pascal flies while making a fist inside a bubble when he launches himself towards Clementine, Juniper and Maisie during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Raimundo flew while making a fist while launches himself towards Hannibal Roy Bean at the near end of the Xiaolin Showdown episode Time After Time: Part II.
-*The way Varian turns the other way around when he is feeling down during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Raimundo turned the other around when he felt down during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Citadel of Doom.
-*The way Rapunzel, Eugene, Pascal, Maximus, Lance, Ulf and Shorty notice that Corona is deserted during the the first half of the episode is similar to the way Dojo noticed that the Xiaolin Temple is vacant at the near of the end of the Xiaolin Showdown episode Night of the Sapphire Dragon. Plus, it is similar to the way Raimundo noticed that everyone is gone when he lifted his head during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Days Past.
-*The way Varian sees the bucket that he is holding at the near end of the episode is similar to the way Raimundo saw the puzzle box that he held at the near end of the Xiaolin Showdown episode Citadel of Doom. Plus, it is similar to the way Kiera and Catalina will see their empty jars that they are holding during the episode [[The King and Queen of Hearts]] after Pascal ate the insects.
-*The way Rapunzel tells Varian "We were friends" during the episode is similar to the way Téa said "We're your friends" to the brainwashed Joey during the Yu-Gi-Oh! episode Friends 'Til the End, Part 2. Also, Kimiko said "We're your friends" to Raimundo during the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Return of Master Monk Guan.
-*The way Varian says "When your memory has been erased" during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Yami Marik said "Your memory of Joey has been erased" during the Yu-Gi-Oh! episode Mind Game, Part 2.
-*The way Xavier says "You have returned" to Rapunzel during the second half of the episode is the same way Omi said "You have returned" to Raimundo during the Xiaolin Showdown episode In the Flesh.
-*The way Rapunzel says "Is there anything you can do?" to Varian during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Raimundo said "Master Fung, is there anything we can do to get Omi back?" at the beginning of the Xiaolin Showdown episode Finding Omi.
-*The way Varian is briefly mad at Rapunzel and the way Eugene, Lance and Maximus are briefly mad at Varian during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Varian, Eugene, Lance and Fidella are briefly mad at Cassandra at the near end of [[Once a Handmaiden...]] plus, Rapunzel is briefly mad at Cassandra during the episodes [[Challenge of the Brave]], [[Beyond the Corona Walls]], [[Race to the Spire]].
-*The way Eugene says "What was that?" to Rapunzel during the second half of the episode is the same way Professor Birch said "What was that?" to May at the near end of the Pokémon: Advanced episode Get the Show on the Road!.
-*The way Rapunzel begs Varian to turn against his villainous allies during the episode is similar to the way Omi, Kimiko and Clay begged Raimundo to turn against his villainous ally at the near end of Xiaolin Showdown episode Citadel of Doom. Plus, it is similar to the way Kiera begs Catalina to stop attacking Captain Creighton at the near end of the episode [[Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf?]] Also, Rapunzel begged Varian to stop encasing her mom during the second half of the episode [[Secret of the Sun Drop]]. Plus, Rapunzel, Captain of the Guard, Varian and Eugene beg Cassandra to stop her villainous ways during the first half of the episode and also [[Islands Apart]], [[Cassandra's Revenge]] and [[Once a Handmaiden...]]
-*The way Rapunzel says "We need him" when she is referring to Varian during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Kimiko said "We need you, Dojo" during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Master Monk Guan.
-*The way Varian returns to the good side during the second half of the episode even though he was temporary evil during the first half of the episode is similar to the way Raimundo returned to the good side at the near end of the Xiaolin Showdown episode Citadel of Doom even though he was temporary evil during the same Xiaolin Showdown episode.
-*The way Eugene says "Anyone else" during the episode is the same way Raimundo said "Anyone else" during the ''Xiaolin Showdown'' episode Hear Some Evil, See Some Evil.
-*The way Cassandra sees her younger self at the beginning of the episode is similar to the way Raimundo saw his younger self during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Dream Stalker.
-*The way Rapunzel and Varian fight against Andrew, Clementine, Juniper and Maisie during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Kimiko and Clay fight Wuya's golems during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Citadel of Doom.
-**Plus, the way Eugene and Lance have trouble opening the carriage during the episode is similar to the way Omi and Jack had trouble opening the puzzle box during the Xiaolin Showdown episode Citadel of Doom.
-*When Eugene asks Rapunzel "How you holding up?" during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Raimundo asked "Clay, how you're feeling at the near end of the Xiaolin Showdown episode The Evil Within.
-*The way Rapunzel sends Eugene and Lance to go after Kai during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Wuya sent Raimundo back to the Xiaolin Temple during the ''Xiaolin Showdown'' Xiaolin episode In the Flesh.
-*The way Eugene and Lance jump off Maximus and Fidella during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Kimiko jumped off Dojo and Raimundo jumped off a horse during the ''Xiaolin Showdown'' episode Big as Texas.
-*When Rapunzel can relate on how Varian feels about a friend's betrayal during the second half of the episode is similar to the way Kimiko and Clay can relate on how Omi felt about Raimundo's betrayal during the Xiaolin Showdown episode In the Flesh. Plus, Rapunzel can relate on Catalina feels during the episode [[Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf?]]. Also, Varian can relate on Cassandra feels during the episode [[Cassandra's Revenge]]. Plus, Rapunzel can relate on how Varian feels during the episode [[Be Very Afraid]].
-*The way Varian says "No, making them forget is the only way to fix what I've done." during the episode is similar to the Xiaolin Showdown episode Citadel of Doom when Raimundo said "Guys, guys, I did a lot of damage. So I gotta do whatever it takes to make it right again". Plus, it is similar to the way Cassandra will say "I've done terrible things" during the series finale episode [[Plus Est En Vous]] when they realized the error of their evil ways were wrong.
+* '''Princess Rapunzel:''' "You saw all of this in the House of Yesterday's Tomorrow?"
-== Continuity errors ==
+* '''"Cassandra:''' "I saw everything, Rapunzel."
-* Varian said "everyone turned their back on his dad Quirin" during the episode but during the episode The Alchemist Returns and Secret of the Sun Drop, Varian said everyone turned their back on him".
+* '''Princess Rapunzel:''' "Cass, if what you're saying is true, it means-"
-* Even though Varian referenced the time when he took Queen Arianna and he attacked Rapunzel during the second half of the episode Secret of the Sun Drop, he didn't mention that he grabbed Cassandra and Queen Arianna via the giant robot arms.
+* '''Cassandra''': "It means that I'm ''[[Mother Gothel|Gothel']]<nowiki/>s daughter'', and your destiny belongs to me."
+* '''Princess Rapunzel:''' "Cass, we are best friends. In fact, being Gothel's daughter, that makes closer than friends! It makes us ''sisters''."
+* '''Cassandra:''' ''"Sisters!!?'' My ''own mother'' chose you over me!! My whole life I've been cast aside for ''you''. No more."
-== Goofs ==
+==== Part Two ====
-* When Shorty is inside the castle, Fidella disappeared.
-** Fidella reappeared when she, Lance, Eugene and Maximus are chasing Kai.
-** Fidella disappeared again when Eugene, Lance and Maximus see Rapunzel falling from the airship
-** Fidella also disappeared when Eugene, Lance and Maximus run towards Rapunzel.
-* When Varian is working on the Quirineon, the chemical balls are gone and when he is inside the cell with Rapunzel and Pascal, the chemical balls are gone also the chemical balls are gone when Varian follows Rapunzel out of the cell. The chemical balls are also gone for a brief moment on the ship before Rapunzel, Varian and Pascal are fighting against Andrew, Clementine, Juniper and Maisie.
-* When Varian is on the ship, he is missing his bandana before he, Rapunzel and Pascal fight against Andrew, Clementine, Juniper and Maisie.
-*Varian wasn't wearing his goggles when he and Rapunzel got onto the blimp with a barrel of Quirineon. But after Rapunzel told Varian to grab his gear and neutralize the chemicals, his goggles' back on his head.
+* '''Princess Rapunzel:''' "Once I start this incantation, I won't be able to stop it. And it could seriously harm you and your father, so I'm trusting you to snap me out of it once your father is free."
-* Varian is wearing his gloves at the celebration but his gloves are melted off when he touched Rapunzel while she was chanting the Decay Incantation, although it's possible that he had a spare pair.
+*'''Varian''': "You can trust me, Rapunzel."
-* Kai was imprisoned inside a cell alongside his team, after he was shown to be falling off a cliff.
+* '''Princess Rapunzel''' ''(casts the first half of the Moonstone's decay spell of death and destruction)''
-* After Varian freed Pascal from the bubble, the test tube has disappeared from Varian's hand when Andrew sliced the rope via his sword.
+*''[[Reverse Incantation (spell)|Wither and decay]]''
-* Even though Varian tosses his chemical to dissolve Andrew's sword, Andrew has a spare sword that he took from his jacket.
+* ''[[Reverse Incantation (spell)|End this destiny]]''
+* ''[[Reverse Incantation (spell)|Break these earthly chains]]''
+* ''[[Reverse Incantation (spell)|And set the spirit free]]''
+* '''Varian''': "It's working. it's working!!"
+*'''Princess Rapunzel''' ''(continues to sing the first half of the decaying spell'')
+*''Wither and decay''
+* ''End this destiny''
+* ''Break these earthly chains''
+* ''And set the spirit free''
+*'''Varian''': "Rapunzel? You didn't give up on me. I'm not giving up on you. Dad, the note! What did it say? I need to know."
+* '''Quirin:''' "All it said was: ''<nowiki/>'Im so proud of you, Varian. I always have been."''
+* '''Varian''': "I love you, Dad."
 ==References==