Chapter 2
Reunions
A day after the message was sent, the young woman walked in Granny's diner and Charming was the first to turn and acknowledge her. And acknowledge her he did. He rushed forward and swept her into a tight hug and she hugged back before he returned her to her feet.
"You came."
"Did you ever doubt I would, my Prince?" The young woman smiled, dropping him a low curtesy. Charming smiled and took in the young woman in a kind manner, they had not seen each other in years and yet she looked the same- a youthful beauty. Clad here in a suede pencil skirt, with two split up wait her side, stopping just shy of remaining decent, with a light brown leather jacket and cream camisole. Upon her tanned feet she wore simple brown slip on ballet flats. The young woman was tanned, with a slender figure, long dark hair and Hazel eyes around her neck she wore her signature moonstone and turquoise necklace and Charming couldn't resist gathered her into another hug.
"I am glad to see you, Pocahontas."
"As am I, my prince." Pocahontas, her Storybrooke name being Hanna, smiled back and then charming took her by the hand as he done when they were children and led her over to meet his family. Charming led her to his family and introduced her.
"Snow, this is..."
"Pocahontas!" Snow cried and hugged the young woman with one arm, baby Neal, nestled in her other.
"Princess." Pocahontas greeted warmly as Snow released her. Pocahontas then bowed to Henry who was sat in the booth behind her.
"You requested my help, sire, yet you have not told me why." Pocahontas added as Charming encouraged her to sit by Henry. Snow sat in the booth as did Charming who sat opposite Pocahontas.
"My daughter, princess Emma, has engulfed the power of the dark one and I must find the great sorcerer Merlin to free her and destroy the darkness for ever." Charming explained. "I ask for your assistance in finding him. You are the best tracker I know, if anyone can find him, it is you. I do not care of the cost."
Pocahontas took Charming's hands in her own. "I shall help you, Charming, I only ask one favour in return."
"Name it."
"You help me find John and my children. Since we returned I have not been able to locate them."
"A fair exchange of services, Pocahontas. When we find Merlin and my daughter we shall search for John and your children. I promise you." Charming vowed and he smiled at her. "You have my word, old friend."
"Yours is a word I trust." Pocahontas replied before joining the Charming's for lunch.
