So, I've always felt that Regina needed a child. Yeah yeah I know what you're thinking she has Henry but that's not the child I meant. I mean a child that's only hers. One that she doesn't have to fight for or share. One that she could love all by herself. Her back story will be explained throughout the course of this story. Stay tuned because I have a lot of great ideas. Enjoy reading!
Ch. 1 Welcome to Storybrooke.
All of their heads snapped up when they heard a quick knock at the door. Charming walked toward the door his hand already on his gun. He opened it ready for Regina but it wasn't her. Instead on the other side was a girl standing at 5'. She had dark skin, was wearing a green enchanted forest like dress and had chocolate brown eyes.
"Um, someone named Mr. Gold told me to come here and that whoever lived here would help me." She looked passed Charming to the confused looks of Snow and Emma. Snow quickly composed herself and said, "Well, why don't you come in." The girl walked into the kitchen and into the small apartment.
"Kid, what's your name?" Emma asked. The girl turned to look at her. "Annie. My name is Annie." She said slowly as if trying to remember.
"Well, Annie, I think I have some old clothes you can wear, they might be a little big but I'm sure they'll do. You can change in Henry's room." Snow said. Annie nodded and started to ascend the stairs. As soon as she was out of earshot Emma turned to Snow and harshly whispered "What are you doing?" Snow shrugged.
"I don't know she looked like she needed help, so …" Snow's voice trailed off.
"Mary-Margaret we have no idea who this girl is and why Mr. Gold sent her here." Charming said. They were again interrupted when the front door flew open and one of the most feared people in Storybrooke walked in. Just as she was about to unleash her powerful magic on the small family her face changed and her voice was barely audible as she whispered, "Annie?" Snow gasped fully realizing who this young women was.
"Annie." She said. The girl in question had changed from her green dress into a pair of jeans and a t-shirt and had stopped short coming down the steps.
"Wait how does she..?" Emma started to ask. "Mom?" Annie said staring at Regina.
Annie rushed up to her mother and Regina looked down at her with tear filled eyes. She embraced her daughter and looked up. Into the eyes of Snow White. It seemed for a moment that Regina left and The Evil Queen returned.
"What are you doing with my daughter ?" she hissed. Snow opened her mouth in an attempt to explain but no words came.
"They were helping me. Mr. Gold told me to find them." Annie said. Regina took a deep breath.
"Of course he did. Annie c'mon sweetie let's go." She said. Annie turned to look at Snow a soft smile in her face.
"Thanks for the clothes." They started walking towards the door.
"Hey why did you come here?" Emma asked. Regina paused.
" To find Henry." She walked out of the door of the apartment Annie following close behind. They exited the front door and walked to the mayor's car. Annie looked around taking everything in.
"So what is this place?" Annie asked stopping to look in Geppetto's shop. Regina smiled slightly.
"This is your home. Annie, welcome to Storybrooke."