Snow Falls
Events take place in Snow Falls
Storybrooke
Elizabeth's POV
Two weeks after the funeral I moved into my house and began my life back in Storybrooke. I already started my job back at the Animal Shelter. The hours fit perfectly, and I finally felt at ease after my parents passing. After a long day of work I was heading to my car when I noticed Mary Margaret talking to Emma, who was in her bug.
"Hey guys" both women jumped at the sound of my voice.
"Liz, you look good" Emma complimented, which got me to blush a bit. I noticed Mary Margaret was dressed up, it looked like she had a date.
"Had a date?" I asked my friend smirking.
"Yes sadly" the school teacher replied.
"Ahh I see it didn't go well, don't worry about it, so Emma" I turned to the blonde.
"Are you staying?"
"Yep, but I can't find a place to crash" the bonds bail man replied looking defeated. After a few minutes of conversing with Emma and Mary Margaret I headed to my car. The drive home was short; I was beat and shortly went to bed. I fell asleep into the dreams I kept having every night of that mysterious man.
Enchanted Forest
Zila paced back and forth in the dining room confused and worried. Her husband watched, concerned.
"My cycle should have started by now" this statement immediately got the Dark One to widen his eyes.
"You can't possibly be pregnant, due to me being immortal" Zila turned to her mate with a smirk.
"My love, even immortal men are capable to have children, however I want to see my brother-in-law to be certain" the she wolf said. Gabriel was Belle's husband who used to be a soldier, but eventually became a doctor. He was familiar with the process of childbirth. Zila decided to visit her family in Avonlea, on her own. A few hours later, the shape shifter returned home to her husband. Rumple immediately stood up as his wife came into the dining room.
"What is the news?" he inquired. Zila could only give a smile. She took both of her mate's hands and placed them onto her belly. Rumple broke into a grin.
"How far along are you?" he asked in delight.
"About a month, werewolf pregnancies can vary from 9 to 11 months" Rumplestiltskin gave his wife a passionate kiss. Zila was happy to comply.
Storybrooke
My alarm woke me about 9:30; I quickly turned it off so I wouldn't have to further listen to its annoying tone. As I had my coffee I looked through old photos of me and my parents. The photos held happy memories of us. My thoughts were interrupted as my phone vibrated. It was a text from Emma asking if I would like to have lunch with her at Granny's. I gave her my number awhile back. I sent a reply saying yes. Around noon I was in the diner sitting with Emma, and Henry.
"You're looking better Liz" Henry complimented. The ten year old sat next to me, which was good, because I gave him a playful pat on his head. I noticed Emma looked exhausted.
"Emma, you seriously look like crap"
"Due to sleeping in the car" the blonde joked. I knew she was serious, maybe I should talk to Mr. Gold about finding her a place to live. As we ate, Mary Margaret came to our table, and she looked like she was out of breath. She took a seat next to Emma. Henry recently figured out a coma patient at the hospital was Prince Charming aka Mary Margaret's true love. Emma and Mary both explained to me about Henry's book theories. Mary Margaret was Snow White, while Emma was the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming. Regina was the Evil Queen, Archie was Jiminy Cricket, Bella was really Belle from Beauty and the Beast, Carlyle turned out to be the beast and her true love, his beast reference was his wolf form, and then there was me Zila Night a shape-shifter that could phase into a huge black wolf, that was a warrior and the true love of Rumplestiltskin.
"He woke up" Emma, Henry, and I stopped what we were doing and stared at Mary Margaret. She worked as a volunteer at the hospital.
"He woke up?" I asked arching an eyebrow.
"He didn't really wake up, he grabbed my hand while I read to him" Mary Margaret explained.
"He's remembering you have to read to him again" Henry said excitedly. I had already finished my lunch so Emma paid the bill, and the four of us hurried to the hospital. When we arrived Sheriff Graham stopped us. I sensed something was wrong. Had someone been killed or hurt?
"Is John Doe alright?" Mary asked Graham.
"He's missing" he replied.
"How the hell can a coma patient just go missing?" I inquired.
"I don't know Liz, but he's gone" Graham answered me. I looked into the room where the mysterious John Doe had to be. Beside the bed, was Regina, she had a smile on her lips that sent shivers down my spine.
Enchanted Forest
After learning of the pregnancy, both Rumplestiltskin and Zila began to take precautions. The she wolf was already on prenatal care, and took a protective potion so the unborn fetus would not be harmed while inside her womb.
"What do you think the infant is?" Zila asked her husband. The both of them were reading in their bedroom.
"A girl" Rumple replied giggling.
"Just because you have premonitions mate of mine, does not mean their always right" Zila teased her husband.
"Nope, I'm right" Zila rolled her eyes. Then an idea came into her head.
"Alright smarty pants how about we make a deal hmm?"
"I'm listening" the Dark One said.
"If it's a boy I name it, if it's a girl you name it" Rumple smiled at his beautiful wife.
"Sounds fair enough" Zila smirked. She slid onto Rumple's lap and nipped on his neck, which caused the Dark One to giggle again.
Storybrooke
Regina's face went from smiling to fury, or well annoyance. She walked out of the hospital room like lighting.
"What the hell are you doing here?" she demanded from Emma. Before Emma could answer Regina turned to Henry. I sensed Emma's fire flicker, Mary Margaret was downright confused, Graham stressed out, and me I was just concerned. I walked past Regina and entered the room where John Doe had been in. His scent was easy to catch, to avoid being questioned at by Dr. Whale; I hurried out of the room and left the hospital. I phased at the base of the woods, and ran into them. I prayed I would find the missing coma patient safe and alive.
Enchanted Forest
Zila was out hunting; her mate was out one of his deal trips. The she wolf suddenly heard trouble and she quickly resumed her human form, following the sounds. She grabbed her sword from its scabbard and jumped onto her chestnut stallion Firestorm. She dug her heals into the horse's sides, and the stallion broke into a gallop. She got her steed to stop when she saw a human man in the midst of a fight with the resident trolls. Zila jumped down from Firestorm, and charged at the trolls. The trolls stopped dead when the she wolf arrived.
"Lady Zila" the leader stammered fear in his voice.
"Get out of here you know the rules" the trolls didn't hesitate to comply; they took off to avoid Zila's fury. She turned to the man she just saved.
"Did they hurt you?" she asked the man.
"No, I thank you" the handsome human had blonde hair, which matched with his blue eyes.
"You seem lost, what is your name my friend?"
"James, Prince James I am lost I was separated from my party"
"Come with me, I know this forest quite well, you heard the trolls I presume, I'm Zila Night" Zila said holding out her hand. Prince James shook it.
"You're the legendary Shadow Knight?" James asked.
"Indeed I am" Zila simply replied. She helped James onto Firestorm before she got on herself; she nudged the stallion's sides once more getting the horse to break into a gallop.
Storybrooke
I had been searching all day, and yet had no luck with finding John Doe. It was now night and I was getting irritated. At the toll bridge, I became human again, it was then I heard a moan. I turned to see a man out cold; his scent matched the coma patients. I rushed over to him and checked his pulse, it was normal, but he needed medical attention. I speed dialed Graham.
"I found the coma patient, call an ambulance, and get to the toll bridge pronto" once I hung up, I took off my jacket, and put it on John Doe's head. Emma, Henry, Graham, and Mary found us minutes later.
"Oh crap, he's not breathing" I didn't know CPR. But Mary Margaret sure did because she started the procedure on him. I watched in awe, as she continued trying to revive the coma patient. I also heard her whisper to him "Please come back to me" Huh? Suddenly the patient sat up and choked up water, and opened his eyes.
"Oh thank god" Emma said out loud. John Doe turned to me.
"You"
"Are you alright?"
"I think so, I hurt like hell though" He tried to sit up, but I made him lay back down.
"Moving won't help you my friend" I told him. Twenty minutes later all of us got back to the hospital. As John Doe was moved back into his hospital room, a blonde haired woman frantically hurried passed us.
"Who's that?" Mary Margaret asked.
"His name is David Nolan and that's his wife Katherine" Regina announced as she walked up to us.
Enchanted Forest
Zila was able to locate James's party, they all were worried. Zila smiled as the prince came to her.
"I thank you Lady Zila"
"There's no need to be formal, call me Zila" James smiled at his new friend's humor. He held out his hand to her.
"It's been a pleasure to meet you then Zila" Zila only smirked and took his hand.
"Perhaps our paths will cross again"
"I hope they do" with one last hand shake Zila got back onto Firestorm and got the steed into a canter. James watched as the Shadow Knight until she faded from view before he returned to his party.
Storybrooke
I was tired and hungry after finding David. I had just finished a snack when Regina found me with Katherine with her.
"This is Elizabeth Bane, she was the one who found your husband" I stood up embarrassed.
"Thank you for finding him" Katherine said to me.
"I was just trying to help" I replied blushing.
"You are a hero Ms. Bane, I hope you realize that"
"Mary Margaret and the others are as well Madame Mayor" I told Regina politely. I turned to Katherine.
"I am glad I found him alive, not dead, and you are most welcome Ms. Nolan" I gave the blonde a pat on her shoulder before I left. I was grateful to be home, because I smelled god awful. I took a quick shower, before heading to bed. When sleep overcame me, I didn't have any weird dreams thank god.