A/N: This is a story set in my Christmas In Storybrooke Universe and will lead into this year Christmas story. For those who haven't been following, this universe is divergent from canon after Queen of Hearts. The pairings include Swan Queen, Snowing, Red Beauty, Sleeping Warrior, Mad Whale, Dwarf Star and a few that I introduce in this story.
Here's What You Missed In Storybrooke:
Christmas cheer brought more than just snow and presents. Ruby and Belle were brought closer, Mulan and Aurora were brought together, both Grumpy and Nova and Jefferson and Whale were reunited, August became human again and Henry spent his first Christmas with all of his family.
Regina's present to Henry and Emma sent the Charming family on a vacation to Disney World. Their vacation was cut short when Cora killed Rumplestiltskin to become "The Dark One" and she and Hook made their way to "The Most Magical Place On Earth." Emma and Regina united in more ways than one to defeat Cora and the day was saved.
The trip wasn't all fighting however, Snow found out that she was expecting a child, Henry met his father for the first time, and Emma and Regina fell in love. The family, along with Neal, returned to Storybrooke welcomed as heroes.
Back in Storybrooke, things were heating up between Mulan and Aurora, Grumpy proposed to Nova at the cost of her wings being removed, Whale found a family with Jefferson and Grace, Snow and Charming decided to name their son after the great warrior Lancelot, Regina, Emma, and Neal had "the talk" with Henry, and Ruby and Belle moved in together.
And that's what you missed in Storybrooke.
Nova stood in front of the mirror, checking herself out. She wore a light pink dress, with smoky eye shadow. She looked ready for the wild evening in front of her. She glanced down at the diamond engagement ring on her finger. The ring gleamed with the promise of love that she and Dreamy shared, but it was weighed down with the sacrifice she had made. Though she was thrilled about marrying the man she loved in just a few days, she wished that she could have her wings back.
"You look hot," said Tinkerbell, coming out of the bathroom that the two now shared. A month ago, Dreamy pleaded with Regina to find a way to abolish the town line so that he and Nova could have a proper honeymoon outside of Storybrooke with their memories intact. As a wedding present, Regina and Emma worked together to destroy the line that confined Storybrooke's residents. Their efforts dragged two princesses and a former fairy into Storybrooke. Tinkerbell was staying with Nova in a room at Granny's, Ariel with the prince that she had recently reunited, and Rapunzel in Regina and Emma's guest bedroom. The situation was only temporary until the dwarves finished the new apartment complex that would house Storybrooke's newcomers, and the new home for Dreamy and her.
Nova blushed shyly in response, "Thanks, and thanks for planning my Bachelorette party."
"No problem," Tink grinned, "You're going to have the most kickass party ever."
When both girls were ready, they made their way out of the Inn and walked towards The Rabbit Hole. They were greeted by most of the other women in Storybrooke, except Snow who was due to give birth any day now. When they saw the guest of honor, they showered her with compliments.
Soon after, Tinkerbell led them into the bar, which was empty besides the bartenders because Regina bought out the bar for the night. The party sat at the tables and ordered their drinks as they talked amongst themselves. Nova sipped her champagne as Belle talked to her about her upcoming wedding.
The music started and several of the girls left their drinks to dance. Nova joined them, but sat down after a few minutes of stepping on and tripping over other peoples' feet.
Hours passed, and Nova sat at the bar ordering drinks and making conversation with those taking a break from dancing. She was having a great time, but her worries were weighing down the back of her mind. At about one in the morning, the rest of the girls left the bar, saying goodbye to Nova and sharing their excitement about the wedding.
It was just Nova and Tinkerbell now. Tink sat next to her at the bar and ordered another drink talking excitedly about the great things that this world had to offer.
"Thanks for the party," Nova said slurring her words slightly.
"No problem," Tink slurred back, "Anything else you want to do?"
"I want my wings back," Nova said suddenly. She broke down, her tears flowing down her cheeks and ruining her mascara.
Tinkerbell patted her friend on the back, "Me too. The Blue Fairy's a bitch."
"We'll never get them back from her," Nova sobbed. Tinkerbell however had an idea.
"Maybe there's another way," Tink said. Nova looked at her, "Perhaps The Dark One's old pawn shop might help us find an alternative."
Nova thought about it. It was a stretch, but it could possibly work, "We can talk to his son tomorrow."
"Let's go now," Tinkerbell exclaimed, "We can go in, search for a solution, and be out before he knows we were there."
While Nova wouldn't normally agree to breaking and entering, the alcohol made the decision for her. "Let's do it," she said standing up and steadying herself.
The two left the bar and made their way over to the pawn shop, giggling at their attempts to be stealthy. When they reached the shop, Tinkerbell took a hairpin out of her hair and fumbled with the lock. After several tries, the door opened with a click and the girls stumbled into the shop. Tinkerbell looked along one side of the shop while Nova looked upon the other.
A combination of her natural clumsiness and her drunkenness caused Nova to knock over a vial on the counter. It hit the ground with a crash. A blue smoke escaped the shattered glass and it filled the room. Nova and Tinkerbell looked at each other in fear and ran out of the shop, the smoke following them.
Stopping to catch their breath the former fairies looked at each other. "We don't tell anyone about this," Tink said.
Nova nodded and the two stumbled back to their room as though nothing had happened. They fell on their respective beds and fell asleep instantly.
Unbeknownst to them, the smoke made its way throughout the town affecting its citizens in a way that would shock them when they woke up.