Once upon a time fanfiction

Merida/Belle pairing- slow burn- femflash. A fandom not yet explored as far as I know. Giving it a shot. Let me know what you all think.

The chime of the inn door pulled Granny from her routine dusting of the antique wood work. Turning her body slightly to get a good look of the source, the elder came face to face with one of StoryBrooke's newest residence. Merida had been putting off coming to the old inn for days. After camping out in front of the good mayor's home on Mifflin street, hounding for an answer on how she was to get back home to her kingdom, her people, her family. Weeks of being in a foreign land, held hostage by the new bringer of darkness, the warrior was hoping for a quick and easy fix. So, when the former Queen informed her that not only was it far from easy but it would take time. Arguing with Regina proved to be unfruitful.

As Merida stepped across the threshold her eyes wondered all over the room. From the fading wall paper to the old grandfather clocks ticking away giving the building a never-ending tune. Granny slowly walked forward to the front desk, looking Merida over with suspicious eyes.

"Welcome...Can I help ya?' Granny spoke up, pulling Merida out of her exploration. The warriors body stiffened upon the thick cloud of awkwardness swirling around the two.

"yes...I need a room." Merida voiced, not making eye contact with the old women. Granny explored the girl's uncomfortable stature for a moment before leaning on the wood of the desk.

"I see, for how long?"

"To long..." Merida mumbled shifting her weight between each foot. Her bow firmly in hand despite the lack of danger. Granny noticed this and straightened her posture.

"Alright, you got the money? Its 20 bucks a night or 100 for a week not including breakfasts."

At this declaration, Merida shifted her eyes to the inn keeper and struggled to find words. She had no money and couldn't begin to understand the workings of currency in this land. As if the old women had read her mind, she sighed and walked around the desk to stop in front of Merida.

" You planning on making a life here in StoryBrooke?" Asked Granny, hands on her hips. Merida gave the short elder a confused glance, looking between her eyes.

" Wha?"

" I mean people who have to deal with a loss find it easier if they have a purpose, you say you're gonna be here awhile? I'll make you a deal, instead of me throwing you out on your ass I'll give you room and board here on one condition." Granny explained as she walked back around the desk, grabbing a room key off the wall. Merida walked forward to the desk, placing her bow on the surface as she listened to the women's purposal.

" You find a purpose. Get a job and make a life for yourself while you're here. I won't have some lazy wollower or some manic trouble maker under my roof." Granny stated sternly. "do we have a deal?"

Find work? Here? The old wench was mad! What would she even do? She was a warrior! A fighter, first and foremost...But this woman was offering her room and board and despite all of the hero's in this town, that kind of generosity was hard to find. When Merida weighed all of her options she realized, in all honesty, she didn't have much of one.

"Ey...we have a deal..."

…...

Looking at herself in the mirror, Belle relayed her schedule for her day in her head. After all the coax of Merlin and with almost loosing Rumple, she was excited to get back to a normal life, of sorts.

"Belle, are you almost done in there?" Belle heard her loves voice from the other side of the door. She let out a sigh and gave herself one more reassuring glance at herself before she turned and stepped through the door. Giving a smile to Rumple as she past him.

"Be patient, I was only in there maybe ten minutes."

"well when there is only one bathroom in the home dear its apparent to to be as quick as possible."

Belle nodded, knowing it was pointless to argue with him. Ever sense the close encounter with death from Merida, Rumple had been on edge. Constantly asking her to change her routine that she had developed in his absence. always wanting to know where she was going or what she was doing. Part of her supposed this was how a relationship was supposed to be. Maybe this was his way of caring and finally being brave.

"So, what do you think?" Rumples words pulled Belle out of her thoughts.

"I'm sorry, what was that?" She replied clearing her throat trying to give her full attention to her love. After a moment of Rumple just staring at Belle in slight irritation, he spoke up.

"I said how do you feel about lunch at the diner today at noon."

Belle looked toward the small digital clock on their nightstand. 9:45 am the clock read. With everything that has happened, Belle had been looking forward to getting back to the library. There was so many things that needed to be done to the building. She wanted to paint, to get new books.

"Um...maybe, I have some things I want to get done at the library today. And-"

"Well revaluate your day dearie. I just want more time with you Belle that's all. Please?" Rumple begged taking ahold of Belles hands. Sense his run in with Emma he had been more keen on spending as much one on one time with Belle as he could and while this was originally something that made Belle's heart swell, it had become increasingly problematic for the women when it came to her alone time. Belle gave Rumples hands a squeeze before leaning up and kiss his scruffy cheek.

"Of course, ... I'll meet you there." She says softly in his ear before pulling away and grabbing her bag. "I'll see you later Rumple."

"Yes, Belle?"

Belle turned to look back at the man. "I love you..."

Belle smiled politely, "Yeah, you too."

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Merida watched as Granny jimmied the lock on her room door.

"You uh...Need some help there?"

The older women just chuckled as she put all her weight in to the door as it gave way and popped open.

"I may be old but I'm not incapable. Not yet anyway." She said as she walked in to the room Merida close behind.

"It's not much, but it's one of the warmer ones. Has a phone, and we just got new mini fridges." Granny explained as Merida let her eyes wonder around the room. The warm color of the hard wood floor contrasted well with the crème colored walls. The big bay window let in rays of light over the queen size bed. Merida smiled softly at the floral bed spread, dragging her hand along the itchy fabric. Turning her gaze, she looked over to the small writing desk and long dresser against the wall.

"I think its grand miss, thank you." Merida said as she turned back to Granny who stood by the door, ready to make an exit.

"call me Granny, Welcome to StoryBrooke." Was the last thing the older women said before she closed the door behind her, leaving Merida to her own devises. The quite that spread through the walls left an oddly pleasing yet uncomfortable feeling with Merida. After one more glance around the room, she placed her bow beside her new bed and unhinged her quiver from her belt. After placing her sword on the bed, she went to sit by the window looking out over the small community she would have to become a part of. Today had been a pain and tomorrow will not be much better. This was the main thought that was running through Merida's head as she sat there for the remainder of the day.

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