1 - Entering Storybrooke
Quick rundown: Allison is actually dead, they know Mona was A but no Charles. For OUAT, Robin is alive (no camelot or underworld) but no Marion etc. Anyway (please review) and enjoy...
"You're sure these are the coordinates Caleb got from the phone trace?" asked Emily, for the 400th time.
"Yes Emily, I am sure" Spencer tried to keep her tone even as her hands clenched a little tighter around the steering wheel, "I know it's a long shot!"
"Long way to go for a long shot" muttered Hanna, from the back seat raising her eyebrows.
"Look Hanna, do you want to know who A is or not?" snapped Spencer, glaring at her in the rear view.
"Guys please. We have another couple of hours together could we please not fight!" Aria said.
Although the girls were good friends, 7 hours together in a car was a enough to put anyone on edge.
Leaning back, Spencer kept her eyes fixed on the road but her mind wandered. Maybe this had been a mistake, it was definitely a long shot. Glancing at the sat nav, she was unwelcomely reminded that the coordinates led to a random woodland area in Maine with nothing for miles either side. Maybe she was just desperate for answers and this was a pointless trip. Oh well, too late now, 7 hours in, no going back now.
"If you're getting tired we can switch Spence. I'm happy to take over" said Aria, trying to change the subject again.
"Sure, I could use a stop anyway!" gratefully, Spencer welcomed the conversation change.
"Yeah I have to pee!" butted in Hanna, in her usual blunt manner.
"Stopping it is!" said Aria, shooting a look at Hanna who remained oblivious.
It was 5pm when the Sat Nav announced in it's monotone drone "you have reached your destination". Aria killed the engine and the girls sat still just staring at where they were, which appeared to be the middle of nowhere. There was a general air of disappointment, despite none of them really believing there was anything to find in the first place.
"What were we expecting?" asked Emily, bitterly.
"Alright Emily, you were right are you happy?" snapped Spencer, folding her arms.
"Relax Spence, everybody lost" said Aria.
"Let's just keep driving and we need to find somewhere to stay anyway. If we're up here we may as well make a weekend of it" said Spencer, clipping her seatbelt back in.
Slowly, Aria slid the car into gear and they started forward. After about 3 meters there was what appeared to be a flash of sunlight causing all the girls to momentarily squint and suddenly Aria slammed on the brakes stopping them dead.
"Woah Aria, relax you're going to mess up the brakes!" said Spencer, very aware that it was her car they had decided to drive.
"Umm, guys. I swear that sign wasn't there earlier?" said Aria slowly trying to sound calm.
Slowly following her gaze, the others glanced around and saw the green road sign that stated in clear white letters ENTERING STORYBROOKE.
"You probably just missed it earlier. At least we don't have to drive that far to get a room" said Emily, trying to reassure her.
"Sorry guys, I guess I'm just a bit on edge" said Aria, starting the car again.
"We all are, don't worry about it"
"Storybrooke, I've never even heard of it" said Spencer, pulling out her phone to try and search it up.
"Looks like the type of town that's never heard of wifi" said Hanna, looking distastefully out the window.
"No phone signal" said Spencer, giving up and looking out the window, "Lets hope they have somewhere for us to stay"
There was a knock on the door and before the occupant had time to reply Emma Swan burst into the office.
"There is no point in knocking if you're not going to wait for a response Emma!" said Regina, rolling her eyes as she told the blonde sheriff for the 12 millionth time.
Ignoring Regina's remark Emma said, "You're going to want to hear this?"
"Go on then, shock me" said Regina, putting down her fountain pen and leaning back in her leather chair folding her arms.
"Someones just seen a silver toyota cross the town line. 4 girls inside, according to David he's never seen any of them before" Emma serious tone was a sharp contrast to the mayor's teasing.
That was something Regina was not expecting, that Emma could tell by the small frown that played on the mayor's red lips. Her worry was warranted, seeing as no stranger had crossed the town line since Emma and August's arrival almost 3 years ago. No one should be able to find Storybrooke, so what made these girls so special?
"I believe it's time we welcome our guests, don't you think Sheriff?"
Alright I know this is a short chapter, but I really wanted to start the ball rolling on this one. They should be a longer in future! Please review and let me know what you think - RH
