When I heard that Meghan Ory left twitter because of overzealous people that would never call fans, and other things, I decided to write this as a response. I have supported Meghan ever since the beginning, and like many true fans, I was devastated.

This will be a two part, then I will go back to the three stories I have active. By the way, the Everafter series is on hiatus.

Hints of SwanQueen, SnowingWolf. The Wicked Witch is Elphaba until a name is mentioned on the show.

TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide attempt.

The usual disclaimers. We love you Meg.

Five people entered the cave just at the edge of the dreaded town line: Regina, her sister Elphie, her lover Emma, David (aka "Charming"), and Snow.

They knew that she had been missing for days. Everyone knew why she would go off for three days. Usually, it wasn't a major event. But this was different. This was not like any other time.

The full moon was only ten days before this.

The charges were many, none of them true. Royal Cole was in the hospital. He was a beloved businessman in Storybrooke. Many knew his as "Old King" Cole before the memories came back. He was looking at some backwoods when he was attacked.

Dr. Whale at the hospital said it was a wolf.

He said it with reservations for he only knew one. One he was in love with.

Some of the hotter heads in town formed their own war council, though Sheriff Swan called it better as a lynching party. The accusations started with the attack on Cole, but soon went to other attacks. Other crimes. Vandalism. Some fires. Near attacks on children.

Then there were accusations of compromise of morality. Lascivious intents on both women and men of all ages. She had definitely replaced Regina Mills and even her wicked sister as the source of all evil in Storybrooke.

Ruby Lucas had to die.

The cave was sturdy. It seemed like a good hiding place. Ruby probably uses this as shelter during wolf time. And probably to hide from angry townspeople who refused to listen.

It started with a 911 call. When Sheriff Swan got to Granny's Diner, she found the place in shambles. Behind the lunch counter, lay Eugenia Lucas...Granny to many...hanging to to consciousness for dear life. Emma told Granny to stay quiet, but she had to get something out.

"Told Red...to save herself...she's innocent...make sure...she's safe...she's..." For Granny, it want black right there.

When Snow and Charming got to the diner, they were shocked at what they saw. And when Emma told them why, anger within the duo rose like the head of a viper about to strike. Emma called Regina, and in moments purple smoke rose in the center of the vandalized dining area, revealing Regina and her emerald-tinted sister. Regina always had a soft spot for both Granny and Ruby, for their courage and their passions. For Emma, after Snow...or Mary Margaret back then...Ruby was her best friend.

For Elphie, it was different. There was a time when Ruby...then Red...was the wolf of the Wicked Witch. It was after Red's mother died, and for a time Red had separated from her best friend, Snow. The one thing Elphie knew about Red was that she was loyal. And when they were adversaries, she was fierce. Elphaba understood that when given a chance to kill the wicked witch the wolf refused.

For Charming, the wolf was truly an ally. Red was the first to recognize Charming and Snow as a couple. Many things changed between, but their friendship stayed constant.

As for Snow. it was simple. She was her friend. She was her battle partner. She was her co-conspirator in crime. And she was one of only two people she ever fell in love with. And she was in love with both of them today.

The reverie of the quintet was disturbed by two noises: the noise of the ambulance siren coming for Granny, the other an angry crowd looking to kill a wolf. The five knew that Granny would be alight...they were off to save their friend.

The cave became darker and darker, except for the light given by powerful flashlights.

Then...Elphie was the first to note it...and amber light that was in front of their vision. A light that meant a fire was set. They all knew who set it.

As the group got into range, they could sense their friend was ahead. There was only one person they knew who Red might listen to, especially since listening seemed to be a rarity in Storybrooke right now.

"RU-BEEEEEEEEEEEE!" Snow's voice was strong. And it denoted concern...

"RU-BEEEEEEEEEEEE!..." Snow tried again. Was she here? Did she want to be found...?

"GO AWAYYYYYY!" It was Ruby. She was alive. She was scared.

"RUUUUUUUBES...WE NEED TO TALLLLLK!"

"MY MOTHER WAS RIGHT...HUMANS WILL NEVER TRUST ME!"

"DO YOU TRUST ME, RED...DO YOU TRUST ME?

"

"PLEASE SNOW...GO AWAY...PLEASE...!"

"I'M COMING IN...ALONE!"

Snow then signaled to the others to stay behind while she walked towards the fire. When she got to the end she saw a naked Ruby about to apply a very sharp knife to her wrist.

Snow lunged, grabbing the arm of her friend and forcing the knife out of Ruby's hand.

Then Red's face contorted, and she started to weep, hard, as her friend and love, Snow White embraced her tightly.

And from both women, the tears flowed freely.

TBC