Regina looked over at Belle with a frown on her face. "Have you got any information on Morgana Le'fey?" she asked before turning to her step-daughter. "Snow what do you know of this woman?" she asked curious as to Snow's reaction. She had never heard of a Le'fey before but by the look on the younger woman's face she knew who she was or had at least heard about her.
Snow grimaced. "Lancelot used to tell me stories about a witch from his land. He would tell us how wicked and evil this woman was. She was cold and callous and she never let an opportunity to manipulate someone go to waste. I don't know much about her but I do know her name and that she would've made you, before Storybrooke, look like an angel. If this is the woman that was made into the first dark one then we have our work cut out for us." She said as a small shiver went down her spine at the thought of who they were possibly dealing with.
Belle shivered at the thought of anyone worse than the Evil Queen. She had only ever heard snippets about Morgana Le'fey but what she had heard wasn't the best. "I have some books on old folklore that should have her in it. Although if you look for Queen Mab or Mordrid you should find her as well. I've read a few things that have mentioned her. She tricked King Arthur into sleeping with her although they were half-siblings. She gave birth to Mordrid who wasn't a walk in the park. And I believe she worshiped or was taught by Queen Mab. Something like that." She explained.
Regina nodded at Belle and thanked her before the bookish girl left them to their research. "Well then it looks like we are looking for Mordrid to help Henry save Emma." she said. She didn't like how Belle spoke of Mordrid. Belle seemed to like nearly everyone and for her to not like someone usually meant they were awful.
Snow quickly shook her head. "No! It can't be Mordrid. He was worse than his mother and besides he was killed. He died before I even met Lancelot. So there must have been another child. Mordrid must have a sibling." she said. The thought of relying on a dead man was not a good one. Surely Morgana had more children. Right? Snow sure hoped so.
Regina frowned. "Well then we should start looking into this Le'fey woman and her son then go from there. Surely they are mentioned somewhere. Maybe at the apprentice's mansion." She said trying to come up with ideas as to where to look for more information. She watched her step-daughter as the woman nodded her head and began to look around the library for more information. She didn't like how Snow's shoulders seemed to droop or how her face was in an eternal frown. Where was the happy little princess that would play in the gardens? Where was the young bandit that seemed to know exactly where her men were and ambush them? Where was the young woman that put her infant daughter through a wardrobe? Regina didn't like how the woman was changing. She needed to find little Snow again. But for now they had a mission to complete. But she vowed that she would find that little girl again. No matter what.
(Break)
Robin walked Roland's hand as they went to Henry's room. Robin hadn't seen the young boy all day and was determined to get the child out into the warm sun. Roland always brightened his day so maybe he would be able to brighten Henry's day as well. In the child's other hand was a hand drawn card. Robin had told Roland that Henry's mommy was missing and that Henry was very sad so the little boy drew his best friend a card to help him feel better.
Once they reached Henry's room Robin opened the door and sighed to see the child still in bed. Roland frowned at the sight. The sun was out and they had already had breakfast. Why wasn't Henry up then? He didn't know but he would do whatever it took to get his best friend up. Roland ran to Henry's bed and climbed up clumsily still holding tightly to the card. He leaned into Henry's ear. "Henry! Henry it's up time!" he yelled. Henry grunted and rubbed at his eyes. He turned over to look at Roland and gave a small smile. "I'm going to stay in bed today Roland. I'm not feeling well." He said before turning back over. Roland didn't like the idea of Henry going back to sleep so he shoved the paper into Henry's face with a big grin on his face. "Here Henry!" he said excitedly.
Henry groaned but took the paper from the little boy. At first he frowned unsure of what it was. But not too long afterwards he noticed the little stick figures. One tall with brown scribbles. One short with brown scribbles. One tiny with brown scribbles being held by another tall figure with brown scribbles. But what he saw that made him tear up was the tall figure with yellow scribbles. He looked over at Robin hoping to get some help in deciphering although he knew who each figure was.
Robin chuckled. "I told him that Emma was missing and that is his get well soon card for you to feel better." He said his heart warmed by the littlest boy. Henry looked at Roland with tears in his eyes. "Thanks Rolly. I love it." He said to which the little boy grinned happily. Henry smiled. "Now why don't we read a story?" he asked the little boy. Roland grinned and went over to Henry's books before picking up "Once Upon A Time". Henry frowned at the old brown book and quickly snatched it from the little boy. "No Roland. Why don't we read something else? Fairy tales are silly." He said.
Robin sighed and left the room. He was glad that Henry was no longer sulking but the fact that he refused to read that book and said what he did about fairy tales bothered him. But he supposed every little victory counted.
(Break)
Charming sat with Killian on his couch in the apartment that evening. He still couldn't believe that his daughter was gone. She had once again been snatched from him. It just wasn't fair! They were the good guys. They were supposed to win! But he supposed that even heroes fall eventually. He watched as the man that sat beside him drank away his worries and pain with his ever present rum. Maybe he needed something as well. Something to take away the pain. But what? What could possibly take away his pain?
(This takes place a week after the season 4 finale. This will be a large fic but I cannot promise how often updates will be as I have other stories that I'm updating right now. Please please please read and review! OUPAT is owned by ABC. I simply play in the incredible world.)
