Fair Game

by Buhawi Buzz

Thessia Bells is 19 years old, Chairman of the Parks Committee and Director of the office of Parks and Recreation. Her passion is the forests of Storybrooke, Maine where she spends most of her time. But what will happen when she starts letting others into her life? Can she be what Henry wants her to be? Or will her nature take over? (Starts in S1 and works up till S2)

1. Prologue

Disclaimer: I do not own Once Upon A Time, or anything relating to it.

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Prologue

Thessia Bells watched in dismay as she saw her files scatter across the floor, in front of none other than Regina Mills, Mayor of Storybrooke, Maine and by all accounts the most intimidating woman in the world. At full speed Thessia grabbed each and every paper and neatly put them back into the folder before Regina could take more than two steps. Regina was impressed, but then again how impressive was it to pick up paper?

"Who are you?" Regina asked looking at the graceful klutz that made a mess in front of her.

"Thessia Bells, Ms. Mills. Pleasure meeting you." Her voice was strong and when Regina looked up she saw the most electric blue eyes covered by the long strands of blonde curls. Two things were made apperant, she was 19 years old if even that. Secondly, her country like charm was too familiar. Yet, Regina with her perfect memory had a hard time placing those practically glowing eyes.

"It's Madame Mayor to you Ms. Bells. Please see to it that you are more careful, temps are easily replaced." Regina dismissed Thessia Bells with cold indifference, upset that she couldn't recognize her from… well from a land very far away. Unfortunately, she did not have the luxury to spend her time thinking about this girl, she had to think about Henry… and getting his biological mother away from here.

Thessia Bells took her leave with ease, much to her surprise. Regina had, up to that very moment, made shake like a leaf on a tree, but not today. Today, Thessia felt… indifferent to Regina's arrogance and it put a little sway in her step. In fact, Regina should have at the very least thanked her for being in the office so late to work! Thessia crinkled her nose, she was used to being looked down upon… but why? Something stirred in the deepest part of her mind but she could not summon what the thought was. Thessia shook her head slightly, letting her curls jingle down her back. It no longer mattered why. No, what mattered was that it wouldn't be like that again. Thessia had made her way into her small office, she couldn't begrudge the Mayor for thinking she was a temp… most girls her age were. In fact, Thessia was in charge of the office of Parks and Recreation, which included the forest that was everyone's back yard. Thessia turned to gaze out of her window noticing the library clock tower… 8:16pm… definitely time to go home.