Sidekicks

by rosexknight

Rumbelle Superheroes AU. Upon registering as a Superhero, Belle finds herself the partner of Rumpelstiltskin, an odd man with the inherant ability to make any sort of deal or terrible scenario go his way. With Belle's powers as an Empath, they seem like the perfect team...Until Belle goes on a blind date with someone who looks REALLY familiar.

2. Chapter 2

Sidekicks

By: RosexKnight

ashadeofpemberly asked: How long have you been working with Rumpelstiltskin? How did you two meet?

Chapter Two

"Belle, this is your new partner, Rumpelstiltskin."

The man standing before her didn't look like a man at all. His skin was almost…scaly as it shimmered in the light of the office. He was dressed oddly, like something out of medieval times. She glanced at Regina (No not Regina here. The Queen), but the woman didn't notice her as she closed a folder and turned to her new partner.

"Belle is an Empath. I thought you two would make a good match."

"Isn't that more of your mother's department?"

"The Queen of Hearts has tried to find you a partner multiple times. And Hatter isn't fit for this anymore and bowed out of the society." Rumpelstiltskin didn't seem fazed by her. Regina sighed. "You know the rules. You have to have a partner. It's Belle now. I suggest you get along with her."

Belle's brows furrowed as she looked to him for a moment. Normally, she could inherently feel anything someone was feeling. It was a subconsious thing. This one, this Rumpelstiltskin, was different. She couldn't read him at all.

"You'll need a new costume. Just a mask won't do at all." He said with a sing-song voice.

"Sorry I didn't have any dragonhide handy." Belle said. "I'll try and remedy that, yeah?"

Rumpelstiltskin only chuckled, but seemed like he wanted to say something else. However, he was cut off by The Queen clearing her throat.

"Here, Belle." She said, sliding a paper across her desk to her. "This is the contract we agreed on. Sign it and you're officially his partner.

Belle would have been lying if she didn't admit she was having second thoughts, but something compelled her to take the pen from The Queen. Something about him was intriguing, and she liked that.

"No take-backs." He said before the tip of the pen could touch the contract. "You sign that and it's permanent. Sign that and it's forever, dearie."

Belle only smirked, signing her name in elegant script. She couldn't tell if he was happy or annoyed at that, but she didn't care as she gave him a grin. "I guess that goes the same for you eh, dearie?"