A/N: Hello, readers! Here is chapter 1 of Light in the Dark. Now that I've gotten caught up with Burning Flames, at least releasing chapter 6, I can start updating this one as well. I hope you enjoy Light in the Dark.
Erin watched Rumplestiltskin carefully, waiting to see what he would do. "I can help you of the forest," he suddenly spoke, his eyes glinting madly. "What's the catch?" Erin asked warily. "You will become my apprentice." Rumplestiltskin giggled. Erin blinked in surprise; being offered an apprenticeship like this was no laughing matter, but he seemed to take the proposition like it was a joke. "Oh, really? I suppose you know where I live," she replied, her voice dripping with sarcasm. Her face turned red when she realized what was said, hoping the dealmaker wouldn't do anything. "Do we have a deal, dearie?" Rumplestiltskin asked. He snapped his fingers, conjuring a contract and quill out of thin air. Erin's mind raced with emotions as she thought of the sudden possibilities that this could have. It would require her to open up, but also meant a chance to do her own thing for once and discover true potential. "Just sign on the dotted line, and remember: all magic comes with a price!" The dealmaker told her. Erin glanced at the contract and back towards the forest in question. Was this all worth it in the end? Taking a deep breath she grabbed the quill tightly, hesitating briefly as she raised her hand and signed her name on the paper that would bind the deal. "Excellent choice, dearie!" Rumplestiltskin giggled in delight. "Wait a minute. You said you'd get me home," Erin replied in a bolder tone. "Ah, yes! Here we are!" He chirped, waving his hand, which made a narrow path appear, bearing resemblance to the one that Erin had found. "How did you do that?" Erin asked. "I'm only showing you the way. I'll see you Monday, my dear!" Rumple called. He disappeared in a cloud of purple smoke, leaving Erin standing there, surprise flashing on her face. Erin's curiosity was drawn, wondering just what it was he wanted, but figured she'd get her answers in time. She followed the path, thanking the stars when at last everything started looking familiar again. The blue-eyed teenager reached her home, exhausted and feeling quite excited, quickly noticing that Darius wasn't home. She headed to the kitchen and began making her dinner, thinking of what she would be taught in her apprenticeship. Erin tapped the wooden spoon against the table, waiting until at last the chicken broth was finished. She sprinkled an herb over it, tasting her dinner to make sure it was right. Erin nodded in approval and sat down, slowly eating the broth. The youngest Whitley smiled faintly as she headed upstairs to bed, counting the days until Monday arrived.
A/N: I know this chapter is pretty short, but after I get used to writing this particular fanfic the chapters will get longer. I hope you all like this. Till next time, dearies~