I do not own Once Upon A Time or its characters. They belong to the awesome creators Adam Horowitz and Eddie Kitsis. I only own the characters my Elizabeth Bane/Zila Night, Carlyle Emile, Dakota Night, and Athena. I got the pics used from the internet, their not mine!

Also Zila's sword was inspired by Sephiroth's sword. I don't own the Masamune used in FF7. I just thought y'all would get a kick of a girl using that awesome sword. Also Zila/Elizabeth would be portrayed by Natalie Portman. Gabriel/Carlyle would be portrayed by Olivier Martinez from Blood and Chocolate. Dakota was actually inspired from Renesmee, I fell in love with her after reading "Breaking Dawn" Mackenzie Foy would portray Dakota, and Athena would be portrayed by Eva Green. Thanks for reading and enjoy!

Pilot

Enchanted Forest

Cries of agony filled the castle halls. A man with green-gold skin, grayish brown hair dressed in a black vest, dark blue sleeves, and black leather pants, and boots was holding his wife in his arms. The woman was 35 years of age, had fair skin, auburn curly hair that matched her pale blue eyes.
"God how much longer Athena?" the man asked a red haired woman in front of him.
"Not much longer my friend, Zila you need to push hard now"
The brown haired woman did as she was ordered, and soon cries of an infant filled the room. Athena quickly took the newborn, and began to clean the child free of blood. The man began to heal his wife's body. Athena brought the newborn to its father.
"She's beautiful Rumple" Rumplestiltskin carefully took his daughter from the Sorceress's arms. The baby girl had fair skin except it glittered like his, her ears were pointed, and a patch of auburn hair rested on top of the child's head. Zila let out an impatient growl to her husband, not wanting to further annoy her, Rumple gave the baby to his wife. The infant immediately opened her eyes when her mother touched her. Dark green orbs stared back. Athena took her leave in a cloud of crimson smoke to allow the couple to have privacy with their new child.
"What would you like to call her Rumple?" Zila asked looking toward her husband.
"Dakota it fits, after all she will inherit your genes" the Dark One replied. He gave his wife a kiss on her forehead, before doing the same with his daughter.

Boston/Massachusetts

Elizabeth's POV

I was glad to be home. It had been a very long day at the vet's. My name is Elizabeth Bane, and I'm 35 years old. I have curly brown auburn hair, along with fierce pale blue eyes. My skin is fair, although I may appear to be human, I am not. I am a werewolf, meaning I could transform into the actual animal. My wolf form is black as the night itself. My parents along with my god sister Bella and her mate Carlyle are also like me. It was August 2, when I learned of a tragedy, and my life changed. I was about to get out of my green scrubs, when there was a knock at my door. When I opened it a boy no more than ten years old stood before me as well as a woman with blonde hair.
"May I help you guys?" I asked them politely.
"Are you Elizabeth Bane?" the boy questioned me.
"Yes, and who are you?
"You may not remember, but I'm Henry Mills"
"And I'm his birth mother Emma Swan" the blonde added. I nearly passed out. Of course I remembered Henry.
"Henry, what in the hell are you doing in Boston?" I demanded allowing both of them to come in.
"To find her" Henry began nodding at Emma, and then he turned back to me.
"And you, something has happened to your parents"
I usually talked to my parents every other day, but in the past 48 hours, I had not heard from them. I immediately got concerned.
"Are they alright?"
"I don't know my mom couldn't reach you"
"I switched cell companies" I then turned to Emma.
"Are you taking him back to Storybrooke?"
"Yep" she answered.
"Then I'm going with you, hold on a second" I quickly gathered some clothes and other important items, including an onyx wolf crystallized pendant on a silver chain. After putting it on, I locked my apartment and followed Henry and Emma out to her car which turned out to be a cute yellow bug.

Enchanted Forest

Time for Rumplestiltskin and Zila went fast. After their daughter's birth Zila became immortal. She was also given an anniversary gift; Rumple began to teach her how to use magic. Normally people with magical abilities were born with such powers, but Zila didn't. It just came to her; of course she was the product of true love, so that could have been the birth of her magic. Dakota grew to be a healthy child, she was currently four years old, however she was mature enough to act as a 13 year old. Her hair was the exact version of her mother's only her eyes and skin matched her father's. One evening Zila became very worried, her mate didn't come home. Zila quickly took Dakota to her sister's Belle's, before she went to look for her husband it didn't take long to find him. She walked down the dungeon halls underneath Cinderella's castle.
"Step aside" the she-wolf ordered the guards, who obeyed.
"Leave us" Zila commanded the guards once she came upon Rumple's cell. They didn't hesitate to leave.
"I hoped you wouldn't find me my dear" Rumple now stood in front of her, inside the bars, so she could see him.
"I am your mate and wife, Rumple, I love you, I'm just surprised you fell for Cinderella's trick" Rumple gave a nervous giggle.
"I was only trying to give that baby of hers to a family who couldn't have children" Zila shook her head, before putting her left hand through the bars so that she could caress her mate's right cheek. The Dark One did the same with her.
"I'm going to be in here for awhile sweetheart"
"I will visit you every morning and night mate of mine"
"Will you bring Dakota on some of your visits, she's mature enough"
"Done" Rumple pressed his lips against his wife's head.
"Go your tired dearie, get some rest" Zila nodded and gave her husband one last kiss before she took her leave.

Storybrooke, Maine.

The ride to Storybrooke was long. I ended up sleeping most of the way in Emma's car. Henry finally shook me awake, I needed to see Regina, and figure out what happened to my parents.
"Please don't take me back there" I heard Henry beg Emma as I got out of the bug.
"I have to, your parents must be worried sick" Emma answered him.
"I don't have parents only a Mom and she's evil"
"Evil isn't that a bit extreme don't you think?" Emma asked turning to Henry.
"She doesn't love me she only pretends to" Emma bent down to Henry's level.
"Kid, I'm sure that's not true"
The door to Regina's house opened and the mayor rushed out towards us. She grabbed Henry in a tight hug.
"Where have you been?" Regina asked her son worry in her voice.
"I found my real Mom" the boy growled and ran into the house. Sheriff Graham who stood behind Regina went in after the ten year old. Regina looked to Emma, clearly confused.
"Your Henry's birth mother?"
"Hi" Emma replied nervously.
"Good to see you again Regina" I told the mayor who immediately turned to me and her eyes widened.
"Elizabeth is that you?"
"In the flesh why is Henry concerned with my parents?" Regina suddenly got quiet.
"Why don't you go inside to my study I'll meet you there in a few minutes to explain" I nodded and went inside her house. I found the study and walked in. Regina came into the study five minutes later, Graham following her.
"What is it?" I inquired.
"Elizabeth there is no easy way to say this, but your parents were found dead last night in their home, they were most likely poisoned because the medical examiner found an unknown substance in their blood" my feet collapsed from underneath me, and Graham caught me. Tears poured down my face as I began to cry hard.

Sometime Later

I did end up fainting, because I woke up on Regina's couch. Bella sat beside me as I came to.
"Belle's"
"Are you alright?" Bella was beautiful, we could be mistaken for twins since we looked so much alike, only Bella's hair had a darker shade of brown, and her eyes were lighter than mine. She owned a bookstore in town due to the library never being open.
"No I feel like hell" I answered her question as I sat up. Regina walked back into the study with Bella's husband Carlyle behind her. Carlyle was quite the looker, he was from Romania, and his accent could even make any female melt. He was the one of the towns local OB/GYN's. His hair was jet black and short which matched his fierce green eyes.
"Ms. Swan delivered your things to their house Elizabeth" Regina nodded at Belle's and Carlyle.
"You're staying with us for the time being Lizzy" Carlyle said. I nodded and got up with Bella's help. A short drive later we arrived at the Emile house. I was out like a light, when I finally went to bed.

Enchanted Forest

Nine months passed since Rumple was locked away. Zila kept to her word and visited her mate twice daily. However this time, Zila had company who wished to see her husband. Behind her followed the newly married couple, Prince James, and his heavily pregnant wife Snow White. Due to the threat of the Evil Queen, Snow wanted to seek council with the Dark One.
"Rumple" Zila called to her husband. The Dark One jumped down from the ceiling in his cell.
"Hello my dearest, I see you brought guests, Snow White and Prince Charming" Rumple laughed evilly, which got the she-wolf to roll her eyes.
"You insult me step into the light and take off those ridiculous robes" Rumple requested. Both Snow and James did as he asked.
"We came to ask" James began, but Rumplestiltskin interrupted him.
"Yes, Yes! I know why you are here; you're worried about the Queen's threat"
"Tell us what you know!" Snow ordered.
"Oooh, tense aren't we fear not I can ease your mind, but it's going to cost you something in return"
"No, I knew this was a bad idea" James said, but Snow walked up to the cell.
"What do you want?"
"Zila will tell you" Both Snow and James turned to see Zila.
"He wants the name of your little one"
"Absolutely not!" protested James.
"Deal, what you know" Rumple smirked before he replied.
"The Queen has created a powerful curse, and its coming, soon we'll all be in a prison, just like me only worse, your prison all of our prisons will be time, for time will stop, and we will be trapped someplace horrible, where everything we hold dear, everything we love will be ripped from us, while we suffer for all eternity, while the queen celebrates victorious at last! No more happy endings"
"What do you mean time will stop!" Zila demanded.
"What can we do?" Snow asked.
"We can't do anything" Rumple replied to her.
"Who can"
Rumple reached out towards Snow's swollen belly.
"That little thing growing inside your belly" Zila swiped at her husband's hand and gave him a warning growl.
"Zila my sweet that wasn't nice" Rumple teased, before turning back to the couple.
"The infant is our only hope get the child to safety, get the child to safety and on its 28th birthday the child will return, the child will find you and a final battle will began" Rumple then laughed manically.
"I've heard enough, we're leaving" James said taking his wife with him. Rumple continued to laugh until he started protesting.
"Oh ho! Ooh! Yoo-hoo! Hey! We made a deal! I want her name! We made a deal! I need her name!"
"Her it's a boy" James said.
"It isn't James the child within Snow is female" Zila told her friend.
"Missy, Missy you know we're both right tell us what's her name" Snow turned to Zila, then to Rumplestiltskin.
"Emma her name is Emma" she replied. Rumple seemed pleased as the couple walked away.
"You have some explaining to do mate of mine, what do you mean time will stop" Zila demanded to her husband.
"It means my love, time will stop for twenty-eight years, and everyone in this realm will have their memories erased, including ours"
"I can't do this Rumple I will not leave you" the she-wolf said to her beloved coming to the bars. The Dark One caressed his wife's face.
"You will remember me Zila, but it will take time, give me your pendant" Zila took off the onyx crystallized wolf pendant she had on and handed it over to her husband through the bars. The Dark One uttered a spell, and returned the necklace to his wife.
"That pendant holds the key to reuniting us in the new land, when the time is right it will awaken you"
"What about Dakota?" Zila asked concerned for their only child.
"Dakota will be reborn in the new land, she understands what is going to happen" Zila could only nod.
"I won't forget you Zila, I will wait for you"
"As I will wait for you my love" the she-wolf replied to her mate.

Storybrooke

The rays of the sun woke me, as I sat up in the bed I went into deep thought. Because of the deaths of my parents meant I had to make funeral arrangements, which wasn't cheap. I shook my head and stood up. I made the bed before I headed downstairs. Bella was watching the "Today's Show" when I walked into the kitchen.
"Good morning" she said as I sat beside her on the couch.
"Hey Belle's thanks" she handed me a cup of coffee which I really needed.
"We have a lot to do in the next few says"
"Yes I know, I however want the funeral to be private, you, Carlyle, your father and myself"
"What about inviting Mr. Gold, he has been worried about you" I blushed at the mention of the Pawnbroker. Mr. Gold was the town's wealthiest resident, thanks to him I was able to land the job I had in Boston.
"Yes I want him there" I replied to Bella's suggestion.
"How about we go to Granny's for breakfast, I closed the bookstore for a few days"
"That's sounds nice let's go"
15 minutes later the two of us sat at Granny's Diner eating away. I wore a black tank top along with my favorite jeans, and black boots, my hair was pulled back into its usual pony tail. Granny and Ruby were happy to see me again; they gave their condolences which I thanked them for. Bella wore a yellow sundress, with matching flats. August could get very hot in the summer time in Storybrooke.
"So what are you plans?" Bella inquired.
"I'm moving back here to Storybrooke, its time I returned, I guarantee I can get my old job back at the shelter" I explained. I had a few good references when I lived in Boston.
"Well until you find a place, you can stay with us" Bella said and took my hands into hers.

Enchanted Forest

Zila held her daughters hand, as she walked towards Rumple's cell.
"Ahh I see my little jewel has come" Rumple said as he saw Dakota with me.
"Papa!" the four year old shouted happily, Zila released her daughter's hand. Because of her being half immortal and inheriting her father's magic, Dakota easily slid into the cell. The Dark One scooped his child into his arms. Zila joined them shortly in the cell, due to her magic.
"My little one, you do understand this is the last time you will see me for awhile" Rumple said to Dakota.
"I understand" Dakota replied.
"I love you my dearest one" Rumple told the little girl. Zila decided to leave, she wanted Rumple and Dakota time alone before the curse came.

Storybrooke

Throughout the day I stayed busy with Bella. I was glad she was by my side, I couldn't ask for a better best friend and god sister. When Carlyle came home he cooked up his famous lasagna, he loved to cook. Bella made salad, along with Italian bread. While we sat down and ate dinner, Carlyle told us of the day's events. I was surprised to learn Emma was still around, and she accidentally crashed into the Storybrooke sign. The accident was due to her trying to avoid hitting a wolf. I laughed. Some people say wolves didn't exist in Storybrooke, dead wrong. There were wolves besides myself, Carlyle, and Bella you just have to know where to look. After dinner I excused myself for the evening. After showering I put on my red tank top and black sleeping shorts. I was on the computer when Bella knocked on my door.
"Come in" I shouted.
"You have a visitor" Bella explained after she opened the door.
"Who is it?" I asked curiously.
"Hello Elizabeth" a familiar voice answered. Mr. Gold limped into the room. I immediately stood up and walked over to him. I started to cry and the pawnbroker took me into his arms in a loving hug. Bella excused herself.
"It's alright Elizabeth" Mr. Gold said comforting me.

Enchanted Forest

Dakota didn't show her emotions until it was time to say goodbye to her mother. The four year old was crying as her mother held her.
"Be brave my little wolf" Zila said to her daughter.
"I'll try" Dakota replied. Zila pressed one last kiss onto her daughter's head before she turned to her sister Belle. Zila hugged her as well.
"We will meet again Belle's take care of her" Zila meant her daughter.
"I will" Belle answered. After their embrace, Zila disappeared into a cloud of smoke and appeared in James's and Snow's castle which was under attack by the queen's army. Zila threw off her black cloak to reveal her battle attire. It consisted of a purple poet's shirt with a black corset, which matched the black leather pants and boots she wore. Zila removed her blade from her back. The blade was very long, Zila nicknamed the sword Masamune. The handle was jet black with silver rings. Zila made her way through the halls and found Snow and James with their newborn daughter. Snow cried and kissed her daughter goodbye before giving her to James. The couple kissed and James grabbed his sword. Zila followed her friend towards the room that held the magical wardrobe. Zila protected the new father from the queen's men. Zila stopped outside of the nursery that was meant for Emma, so James could bid his child goodbye. Two guards of the queen suddenly ambushed the she-wolf and knocked her over. Zila could hear them stabbing her friend. With anger surging through her veins, Zila got back up, and stormed into the nursery, and killed the two men with her blade. Before Zila could check James, the queen appeared behind the she-wolf. Zila was pinned against the wall, the evil queen in front of her smirked. Then the queen pushed a silver knife into Zila's ribs. A cry escaped the warrior's lips in pain. To survive Zila pushed the queen away, and took out the blade. Silver was fatal to werewolves. Zila knew only one person could save her; the wolf shape-shifter disappeared into a cloud of smoke and collapsed onto the floor in Rumple's cell. Rumplestiltskin immediately went to his wife. He gave a curse when he saw the injury Zila sustained. He quickly healed the wound and held his beloved in his arms.
"It's coming" Zila said weakly. Rumple nodded and sensed the dark curse fast approaching them. The dark couple shared their last kiss together.
"I will find you my love" the Dark One said to his beloved wife.
"I know you will, mate of mine" Zila replied to her husband. Rumplestiltskin put his head against his wife's and the two of them closed their eyes. Both remained together in their embrace, as the dark fogs of the curse came upon them both and swallowed them into its depths.

Storybrooke
Mr. Gold's POV

Elizabeth had exhausted herself from mourning and she now slept. I gave her a gentle kiss on her forehead before I left her room.
"Mrs. Emile thank you for allowing me to come" I thanked Bella.
"Of course Mr. Gold" Bella replied. Both she and her husband looked exhausted.
"Before I leave, there is something you two should know, Ava and Eric Bane gave Elizabeth their house in their will"
"Not surprised" Carlyle replied.
"What about the mortgage?" Bella inquired.
"Everything is paid off, the house is hers" I answered.
"Good Elizabeth doesn't need to worry about moving right now especially rent" Bella pointed out. I nodded.
"Your right she doesn't need any more stress" Bella walked me to the door. As I walked to my car I looked to the window that went into Elizabeth's room. I gave a sad smile, I had her back finally.