Hey guys! Sorry I haven't updated in a while… The reason why is because I just enrolled into university and it was a very stressful time moving and starting off. I try to update more regularly! And please, if you have a request or an idea for the story you can always tell me! I like to hear different perspectives. Someone also asked me why Elena from The Vampire Diaries is not involved, that's because this story takes place later on in the TVD show where Elena is not involved at that moment either. I hope you guys still enjoy this story!

Chapter 3: Words behind the Pages

"Early mornings are the best they say, right?' Caroline sipped out of her cup of coffee as the others were still in a sleeping mood. They had settled at Granny's for some breakfast and of course coffee couldn't be excluded.

"The couch was very comfortable too if you'd like to know." Damon snapped and winked playfully. His brother just rolled his eyes.

"Anyway, don't forget why we're here. We need to get this spell as soon as..." Bonnie's phone rang, "Hi?"

"Oh hey Matt, is everything alright?" A long silence fell, "They went out of town to what?" ... "The spell... We're getting there yes." The others were waiting in silence. "Okay, thank you Matt, keep your heads up. Bye."

"It was Matt." Bonnie said when she hung up, "We need to hurry."

"What, they're burning off our houses?" Damon smirked.

"Well if you really want to know, they're looking for you. So don't be surprised if they rip your head off in Storybrooke." Bonnie sarcastically smiled at Damon. He was her best friend, but he could be a hell of a problem sometimes.

"I think it's for the best if we split up... To get everything sorted out. I can go and talk to Mr. Gold for a bit, seems like he knows more than we think." Stefan finished his breakfast right at the moment and shoved his plate to the middle. Of course they didn't need real breakfast, but the taste of actual food was always nice to have.

"I suggest Damon stays away from the mayor, we don't want a fight at the moment... So I'll ask her if we can get some blood bags from their hospital."

"Alright Caroline, then Damon can find the blonde woman... Emma was her name right? She seems to have great impact here." Bonnie spoke as they all stood up, "And I'll find Belle, she might need some help with all those books."

Caroline paid for their little morning breakfast and the coffees. The woman leading Granny's B&B didn't seem to really enjoy the company of the vampires, but somehow Caroline always got the sweet smiles. She had these elegant blonde curls, sparkling eyes but above all a gorgeous and kind face. No one really disliked her, she didn't choose to be a vampire after all. She used to be the annoying little cheerleader, but that all changed when she became immortal. Turning back human wasn't really something she thought of either. Elena was her best friend, turned into a vampire, unwillingly and eventually died because she got stuck in a tragic "accident" when she turned back to a human due to a potion. Caroline would never forgive herself if she died because she didn't fight back, now as a vampire, she had all the strength she needed, more than she could ever imagine.

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"Hello?"

"Miss Mills are you here?"

"You may call me Regina."

Caroline got shocked by the sudden voice, it was indeed the mayor, "Oh gosh, that got me scared." She laughed softly.

"I thought vampires heard everything around them?"

"Well I heard you... Just didn't see you. Anyway I came here to ask for a favour."

"And what might that be?" Regina took a seat on her desk, crossing her legs. She always looked so elegant with her high heels and fancy suits. Very professional.

"Well, of course you know that we're vampires. And well- you know... We need blood to survive. So me and my friends we're wondering if you were willing to give us some blood bags from the hospital."

"Are you crazy? We need that blood for people who die!" Regina stood up as she heard someone running through the hallways.

"Mom?" A little boy ran into the office, "Oh and who are you?"

"Hi, I'm Caroline!" The blonde vampire shook hands with the young boy.

"Henry, that's my name. Nice to meet you!"

Caroline smiled at him as Regina continued, "Miss Caroline..."

"Forbs."

"Yes, Miss Caroline Forbs. I think this is the end of our discussion, my son and I need to leave."

"But Regina, we really need the blood bags to survive."

"Oh my god, you're one of the vampires my mom talked about! Well my other mom Emma. It's a long story you see... Emma is my biological mom but Regina adopted me. Well... I can explain it on the way to the hospital! We'll get you those bags." Henry grabbed Caroline's hand to run out and show her the way.

"Henry, you can't do that!" Regina shouted.

"Mom, they need those to survive. People in our town can get cured by magic." Henry walked off with Caroline, leaving his mom alone. Gone was their lunch date at Granny's.

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Bonnie had spent some time with Belle already today. She was an outgoing girl, that Belle. Always smiling, talking, hopping around but most of all very, very smart. She knew everything about every book, it surprised her that she wasn't able to find this magical spell right away.

"So, you and Mr. Gold are…"

"Yes, we're married." Belle smiled as she put another stack of books on the desk.

"So, he would be the Beast then?"

Belle giggled, "Yes and no. His real name is Rumplestiltskin, the man who span gold for the miller's daughter according to the stories in this world's books."

"Ah… That makes clear why his surname is Gold."

"You got it." Belle gave her a wink, "Well Rumple's magic is not like Emma's… It's dark, pitch black. I try to keep him away from the dark side, but I already discovered that's the man he is. I love him with all my heart, but it's difficult sometimes. I will never understand his desire to use dark magic." Belle took a seat.

Bonnie laid a hand on Belle's shoulder, "I'm a witch… And I'm supposed to use my powers for good things, but sometimes when I get angry, I use it for bad thing. I go too far and I hurt people, even though I know it's wrong. He truly loves you too Belle, it's just hard to control… Magic."

"I know… That's why I gave him another chance, I hope he uses it well."

"Chance… Belle grab the small fairy tale book again you found earlier."

Belle stood up, "You mean the Beauty and the Beast one?"

"Yes, go quickly!"

Belle ran over the section where she found it, a small book, very old too. "Why do you need this?"

Bonnie took it out of Belle's hands and scrolled through the last page, the paper stuck to the binder was a bit ripped and Bonnie took the whole thing off, making Belle gasp about her precious books. Where a second chance appears, true love will follow the hidden page listed. "it has a number… 24-2-4."

"The riddle… Oh my gosh this spell is cut up in pieces, like a puzzle." Belle took a picture of the riddle and the number with her phone.

"But why would that number be there?" Bonnie said.

"I don't know yet… But we'll figure it out, we're one step further!" Belle and Bonnie hugged each other to show their excitement about the clue they found.

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"Hey wait!"

"Forgot my name already?"

Emma turned to Damon, leaning on to her car. She had this soft and gently look, but Damon knew she had burning fire inside. She was attractive that way.

"Emma right?"

"Yep, and how may I call you, vampire?"

"Damon…. My name is Damon. Hey do you have time for a drink at that Granny's place?"

"Sorry Damon, I gotta pick up my kid." Emma opened her car and stepped inside.

"Oh yeah right, kids. What to do without them right?" Damon forced a smile.

"I'm a single mom though." Emma winked and drove away, obviously leaving behind a hint for Damon.

"Hey, what was that?"

"Stefan! How nice to see you here, how was your little chat with the librarian's husband?"

"He wasn't there… but I can ask the same about you, were you flirting with Emma Swan?"

"A little distraction is never bad, my brother." Damon walked over towards the library, "Come on Stefan, we have a meeting to attend."