WATCH: Disney’s Rapunzel meets Pascal for the first-time in this tragic yet beautiful origin story

Back in 2010, Disney fans witnessed the quirky and dynamic friendship between long-lost princess Rapunzel and her reptilian sidekick Pascal in Tangled.

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Now in Tangled: The Series, fans got an even better look into the unbreakable bond formed by these two characters during a preview of their beautiful yet heartbreaking origin story.  And just a warning, you may need a new box of tissues once you finish watching the video.

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The video starts off with Pascal and his mother fleeing for their lives as a deadly snake attempts to hurt them.

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In the same tragic fashion as Bambi, Pascal’s mother sacrifices her life to save Pascal from the predator.

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When Pascal is left to fend for himself, he finds a strange tower hidden beside a waterfall. Instinctively, he climbs up the tower for shelter.

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Unbeknownst to Pascal, the snake is right behind him. So once he reaches the top of the tower, he is met with a snake bite.

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Luckily, the young chameleon is saved by the little girl with the glowing hair, beginning their longstanding friendship.

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Watch the full video here and weep:

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