Hey guys so if any of you all were like me you were completely enamored with the new Ruby Slippers ship (or KansasWolfy whatever you want to call it) and if you were like me you were slightly annoyed that there relationship didn't have more substance or screen time. So I wrote this lovely fanfic to satisfy my own heart but hey i thought some of you guys might like it as well. So please enjoy and I'm just gonna say it, if you don't like this ship then DON'T read this fanfic. Let me know what you all think? Btw this takes place right where the episode ended so immediately after their kiss. ENJOY

"Ruby are you sure you guys don't want to come back with me?" Snow asked.

Ruby nodded, "Yes," She looked over at Dorothy, "Dorothy won't leave her people, and I won't leave her."

Snow smiled, after years of being separated from Charming she understood all too well the lengths people would go to, to be with their true loves. "Okay well then I'm off." Snow looked around once at all the munchkins and Oz. It truly was a bizarre realm that she hoped to one day be able to explore more. Snow glanced at her feet where the silver slippers now were. Snow closed her eyes and envisioned her perfect baby boy, Neal. Snow started to click her heels and count, "One…Two…Three"

Suddenly Snow disappeared along with the slippers. Ruby had desperately wanted to go with her back home and see Granny but it suddenly felt less urgent than staying in Oz to make sure the realm remained intact. That's the funny thing about falling in love. The things your partner cares deeply about, suddenly become very important to you as well. Dorothy turned to Ruby "I think we should probably go talk." She said lowly.

Ruby turned to look behind her, "We do… but what about your people? You said you wouldn't leave them."

Dorothy nodded, "You're right. And I won't." Dorothy glanced up and gestured to Mulan to come hither. "Mulan, would you watch over Oz for a small period of time." Dorothy glanced at Ruby and chuckled nervously, "I have some things to figure out." Ruby was stunned that Dorothy would agree to leave her people to be with her, even if only for a short while.

Mulan grinned, "Absolutely. No harm will come to anyone here at the hands of a witch."

Dorothy smiled at Mulan and turned to address the munchkins. "People of Oz. Thank you for your support while I was under the witch's curse. You are truly a second family to me. But I need to go away, for a short while." Dorothy paused wondering if she was making the right choice, she looked over at Ruby and as soon as her eyes met Ruby's stunning green eyes all of her doubt vanished. "But I will be back, and rest assured you will be in the very capable hands of Mulan."

Dorothy stepped down from the dais and grasped Ruby's hand. "I know a place we can go. Not far from here, about a day's journey."

Ruby smiled, "Lead the way."

"So Zelena is still alive… even though she is in the underworld." Dorothy clarified as they walked through the woods accompanied by Toto. Ruby had just finished telling Dorothy about her crazy journey through the underworld to rescue her.

Ruby nodded, "But to be honest I don't know if she'll come back to Oz. She seems pretty preoccupied with her baby and staying in Storybrooke." Dorothy nodded but didn't say anything. She knew all to well that Zelena was unpredictable.

"There's something else you need to know too." Dorothy sensed Ruby's reluctance and paused to look at her.

Ruby took a deep breath, "Your Aunt Em was in the underworld."

Dorothy's heart fluttered for a moment until she realized what Ruby said. "You said was."

Ruby nodded. "She was going to save you. We were going to bring you a bottled kiss from her. Since she truly loved you." Ruby swallowed hard, "But Hades found out about our plan and killed her. Well I guess killed isn't the right word" Ruby paused unsure of how to say the next part, how could she tell Dorothy the only family member who loved her was in a worse place, "she's in the river of souls now."

Dorothy felt a lone tear leak out and quickly turned away from Ruby. She didn't want Ruby to see her as weak. Ruby gently placed a hand on Dorothy's back. "It's okay to be upset. She's your family."

Dorothy quickly wiped her eye and turned back around to Ruby, "For so long she was the only family I had. The only person who believed in me." Dorothy's face hardened, "But she's been gone for a long time." Dorothy grabbed Ruby's hand, "You're the only family I need Wolfy." Toto barked ahead of them and both women chuckled. "Well you and Toto are the only family I need," she corrected as she started walking, pulling Ruby with her.

Ruby smiled but she knew Dorothy was still affected by Em's death, even if she claimed not to be. Dorothy was always brave, and it was one of the things Ruby admired about her. But Ruby still wanted to break down some of those walls. However, she knew that now wasn't the time to do this, so she promptly changed the subject. "When are you going to tell me where we're going?" She asked.

Dorothy chuckled, "It's a small house… well cabin is more that right word. It's mine." Dorothy admitted. Ruby bit the inside of her lip, Dorothy was bringing Ruby back to her house. "Unfortunately I haven't really had the time to stay there very frequently. Toto and I are always witch hunting," Dorothy continued. Ruby yawned unintentionally. "You're tired." Dorothy noted.

Ruby shook her head, "No, no I'm fine. Let's keep going." Ruby said as another yawn overwhelmed her.

Dorothy shook her head, "Let's make camp there for the night." Dorothy pointed to a small clearing in the woods. "It's getting dark anyways. We'll get an early start tomorrow and be at the cabin by evening."

"If you're sure." Ruby said already sitting down on a log. The truth was, she was exhausted. Crossing multiple realms would tire anyone out, but the emotional roller coaster she had been on was an added tiring stress.

Dorothy looked down and smiled. Ruby rarely put her own needs first, always others first. "You stay here and I'll go find some wood to make a fire." Dorothy told her.

"I'll go with you!" Ruby volunteered as she started to stand up.

Dorothy placed a hand on her shoulder, "Ruby I'll be fine. Stay here and rest. It's alright." Ruby slid down so that her back was leaning against the log feeling defeated. Dorothy leaned down, "Ruby you've done enough. Let me take care of you." Ruby nodded and Dorothy leaned in and pecked Ruby's lips ever so lightly. Something she had been wanting to do perpetually since their electrifying kiss in Oz in front of all the munchkins. "I'll be back soon." Dorothy looked over at Toto, "Stay here and bark if there's any trouble." Toto yipped and Dorothy chuckled as she stood up before cautiously walking into the forest.

After almost half an hour Dorothy came back to the clearing carrying an armload of firewood. Ruby had fallen asleep leaning up against the log and was snoozing peacefully, Toto curled into her backside. Dorothy took a deep breath as she stared at Ruby intently. Studying every inch of her face, focusing on her soft lips. God she was so beautiful. Dorothy could stare at her forever but Ruby shivered once lightly in her sleep and Dorothy set to work making a fire so Ruby didn't freeze. She made the fire a few feet in front of Ruby so that she could feel the warmth but not accidentally burn herself.

Dorothy warmed her hands by the fire and then settled down next to Ruby, leaning up against the log as well. Dorothy was sitting a few inches away from Ruby and carefully slid closer so that their shoulders were touching. Ruby gasped in her sleep and Dorothy froze, worried that she had woken Ruby but Ruby simply leaned over nestling her head in the crook of Dorothy's neck before settling again. Dorothy let out the breath she didn't realize she had been holding. Upon her next inhale she breathed in Ruby's scent. Ruby smelled like jasmine and musk plant. Her natural fragrance drove Dorothy wild with desire.

Dorothy carefully tried to pull her arm out that was sandwiched between herself and Ruby, before it started going numb. But as soon as she moved it Ruby lifted her head slightly and yawned, opening her eyes. "Dorothy?" She said sleepily as she lifted her head off of Dorothy's bosom.

Dorothy stroked Ruby's hair. "I'm sorry I didn't mean to wake you."

Ruby shook her head as she sat all the way up, "No, no it's alright." Ruby looked over and saw the fire. Dorothy had done a nice job building it and warm heat waves flooded over her. "I'm sorry I fell asleep. I had wanted to talk when you got back."

"About what?" Dorothy asked as she interlaced her fingers with Ruby's.

Ruby smiled and looked down at her hand now bound with Dorothy's. She looked back up at Dorothy and got lost in her amber eyes and completely forgot anything and everything she had planned to say. "You know, I can't remember." Ruby said as she scooted a tiny bit closer to Dorothy.

Dorothy certainly did notice Ruby move closer and felt her own heartbeat speed up. Dorothy was glad Ruby was awake, she knew Ruby needed her sleep but wanted to talk to her as well. Because something had been gnawing at Dorothy that she hadn't mustered up the courage to ask, until now. "Ruby, how did you know the kiss would work? That it was true love and it would break the curse."

"I didn't." Ruby admitted as she used her thumb to trace the back of Dorothy's hand. "Not for sure." Ruby looked down. "I went to talk to you, the night you left. To tell you how I felt…but you were already gone. And then well, I told you what happened in the underworld. But it wasn't until Snow pointed it out to me that I realized I was truly in love with you. And the majority of me said that you could never feel the same way about me. But a smaller part said that of course you did or else we wouldn't have connected so intensely after just meeting."

Dorothy nodded and squeezed Ruby's hand, "Ruby I know I already said it but I'm so sorry for leaving that night. I was just so scared of losing you… I still am. I've never met somebody that just understands me." Dorothy smiled, "I'd never even told anyone about my family trying to commit me and here I meet this strange wolf-girl and she somehow unearths my whole life story in a matter of minutes."

"I know exactly what you mean." Ruby said. "Up until now I thought Peter was my true love. And I did love him, and I believe I always will. But when I think about you compared to him, I realize I was never in love with him. Yes, I loved him but how I felt about him was nothing compared to how I feel about you."

Dorothy smiled, "And how is that?" She joked.

Ruby smiled and leaned in to Dorothy barely an inch from her face. Ruby paused for a second before placing her lips on Dorothy's. That second long pause was all the time Dorothy's heart needed to intensify in speed. The kiss started slow; soft. Then Ruby let go of Dorothy's hand and placed that hand on Dorothy's jaw and neck, pulling her closer. Ruby's other hand found its way to Dorothy's upper thigh. Dorothy opened her mouth slightly in surprise before leaning into Ruby fully. Ruby's lips were just as soft as they looked. Dorothy could kiss her all day, but Ruby slowly broke off leaving Dorothy panting… and wanting more.

Ruby looked down shyly, and cleared her throat. "Ahem…did that give you a good idea?"

Dorothy smiled again, "That gave me a couple ideas. But I think it's time you went back to sleep." She said softly in Ruby's ear.

Ruby nodded and laid down again. She hesitated before snuggling up to Dorothy. Ruby wanted to be closer to her but didn't want to overwhelm Dorothy with too much to fast. Dorothy sensed her hesitation and wrapped her arm around Ruby's shoulders puling her close. Ruby once again nestled her head onto Dorothy's neck, though this time consciously and tenderly wrapped her arm around Dorothy's waist, unable to get enough of the beautiful brunette.

Dorothy gently rested her chin on the top of Ruby's head. She still couldn't quite believe how quickly she had fallen in love with Ruby. And she still felt horrible for leaving Ruby that night. Dorothy could only imagine how she would feel if Ruby left her with no explanation.

"Ruby?" Dorothy said quietly.

"Mhhh." Ruby mumbled, her eyes were closed and she was in that sweet place where she was almost asleep but not quite there yet.

"I promise I'll never leave you again." Dorothy promised.

Ruby tilted her head up slightly and kissed Dorothy's neck since it was the only exposed skin she could reach without moving to much. "If you do leave me, I'll come back for you. I always will." Ruby vowed.

Let me know what you guys all think :P this story unlike my OQ fanfic is not going to be a series of one shots it will have a continuous plot line from here on that most likely will follow the OUAT plot depending on what, if any, Ruby/Dorothy substance they add.