Here it is, sorry it took a bit longer but it's because it's twice as long as all the other chapters. I stayed up all night (literally) to get this out to you guys. 3 cups of coffee and half a pack of smokes later...I hope you like it.


Somehow they had all managed to arrive at the airport on time, and had all made it through boarding without any upsets or disruptions. Regina wished she could say the same for the flight itself. They'd been delayed on the tarmac for over an hour, and now that they were in the air, the pilot was mulling over a layover in Nebraska. NEBRASKA, what the hell was she going to do with 10 people while waiting for a connecting flight, stuck in an awful airport terminal, too afraid to leave for fear of missing the plane? She prayed…to something, not sure what, but she did. She prayed over her lukewarm airline coffee.

Due to the circumstances, the plane had enabled the in-flight entertainment and she was currently suffering through Henry and Ruby giggling on either side of her to whatever trash they were viewing on the 12 inch consoles. All she could do was sit, and stare at the top portion of the back of Emma's head. She refused to choose a movie from the given titles, mainly because the idea of wearing those uncomfortable looking headphones made her want to personally crash the plane. Of course she'd landed in the center seat, of the center aisle. She would have to remember to con someone out of an outer seat on their connection. Maybe she could fake being pregnant or something? Ahead of her Mary-Margret grabbed the flight attendants attention and requested a neck pillow.

Ever the little Princess, aren't we Snow?

She tried to sleep, maybe a quick nap would damped the hatred boiling inside her. She raised her hand to press the "call attendant" button. The light came on, but no one came. So she pressed it again. Giving it a few extra minutes this time, she understood that this was a commercial flight and that they were probably busy with other requests, if only she could use her rank in this instance. Again no one came.

What the hell…am I suddenly invisible?

Maybe she had pissed someone off earlier while trying to situate her luggage in the overhead compartment. She insisted on carrying all of her most valuable possessions with her, unlike the rest of those fools, who checked their items. Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.

Also…she'd seen movies with travel scenarios and in every one someone lost a bag and was left with one outfit for their entire trip. She'd be dammed if that ended up being her. Needless to say she could imagine how she may have come across, ranting and raving when her bag wouldn't fit. Denying the assistance from employees, yet requesting that Ruby put her small carry-on somewhere else.

She decided to try a new tactic. She pressed both Henry and Ruby's light, folded her slender arms and waited. Finally it seemed as though one of the women in blue took note of the blinking lights. Halfway down the aisle she must have recognized the frowning woman because she suddenly became very busy with another passenger. Completely rejecting and disrespecting Regina. Ruby and Henry weren't helping in the least as they both looked completely enamored with their programs, she must have noticed Regina's gaze and caught on to her little ploy. When finished with the other guest she made her way back to the huddle of other employees and began to chat, stealing glances Regina's way and chuckling candidly with her coworkers. All of them were looking her way and smirking. Regina huffed in disgust and kicked the seat in front of her.

Emma felt a harsh nudge to her back and turned to catch the assailant in the act. Her eyes met Regina's and instantly all her rage drained from her body.

"You okay back there?"

Regina's lower lip began to pout, unbeknownst to the brunette. Her deep brown eyes projected the most defeated, almost watery stare. The sultry woman's perfectly manicured eyebrows knit in the saddest little face. Emma had seen Regina sad, several times…all revolving around Henry, but this was different, and it melted her.

"That woman up there, in the god awful get-up is completely ignoring my light!"

She had a stern sound, but her face told the truth.

Why do you always have to look so gorgeous? And why am I just now noticing that I've always thought that?

"What do I do?"

God she sounds so small. Ahhhh Stop! You're not allowed to have cutsie feelings for girls EM…especially when they are the super evil that stole your life! Wahh but look at her! She's like a sad little puppy, with perpetual bitch face!

"Well she's obviously just a bitch."

Regina pulled her shoulders in and up, and giggled the tiniest giggle in the world. Emma likened it to one of those anime girls. apparently being 1,000's of feet up in the air turned Regina from Overbearing ruler, to infinitesimal little girl.

"Obviously."

"Here, I'll turn my light on and wave my arms around a bit, maybe get her to stop being an asshole. What did you need from her anyway?"

"I just wanted one of those pillow things like your mother got. Apparently you need to emote hearts and stars from your eyes to get anything in this tin can with wings."

Emma ignored Regina's spitefulness and accepted it for what it was.

"You got it Babe."

Uhhhh…the fuck did I just say. Dammit, dammit, dammit. Idiot!

Regina flipped…inwardly of course. She retained her composed exterior.

Oh My…did she just? No…couldn't have. What?

Henry had been secretly listening to the exchange between his two favorite women. The thought had never really crossed his mind before, up until about a week ago…and so far…things were going according to plan.

Seconds after Emma's light ignited the same rude woman made her way to Emma's aisle.

"How may I help you Ma'am?"

"Hey, actually I don't really need anything. Unless ya got some cheeseburgers or something back there. My friend behind me however has been tryin to get your attention for a while now. I think she want to try to sleep, think maybe you could grab a pillow for her, and like a blanket? One of those little eye shieldy deals and a couple a ear plugs. She really has a hard time relaxing on flights."

Emma leaned in towards the woman who looked put off. Sensing that this chick wasn't picking up on the seriousness of the situation Emma had to take it up a notch.

"Her parents both died in a plane crash when she was a kid, so this flight's really got her rattled. I don't want to see her suffer through anymore stress. I guess she's been completely ignored by the staff…ya know she's got a lot of pull with the airlines since the accident, I'd hate to see her put up a stink over the service. Don't want anyone to lose their jobs, hear what I'm sayin?"

The woman's eyes bugged and she looked to Regina.

"Yes, of course. I'm so sorry, I don't know why we didn't see your light earlier. I'll have to ask maintenance to look at it once we land. I'll be right back with your things. Anything else I can get you while I'm at it Miss?"

Regina loved it when they groveled.

"No, that will be all. Thank you Dear."

Behind the woman she caught Emma's blue eyes, a smile lurking in them, and a proud sneaky smile on her luscious lips.

I could definitely get used to this, partners in crime thing.

The stewardess scurried quickly on her 2 inch heels, when she reached the curtain she started to speak in hushed tones to the same few workers from before. All of them changing their expressions, to shock and regret.

"Good one right? You poor thing, the product of tragedy. All you needed was a little attention."

"Hahaha that was something to witness I will admit. I'm impressed. Thank you Emma."

She couldn't play ungrateful and indifferent this time. It just didn't feel right somehow. Seconds later the girl, and a clearly very effeminate man appeared carrying her requested items and a glass of wine for each of the women, as well as a few far more appetizing snacks.

"Here you are ma'am, again we're both so incredibly sorry for both, your inconvenience and loss. Please don't hesitate to call if you need anything further. Myself and Ryan are at your complete disposal."

They almost bowed as they left. Regina was feeling regal once again. And Emma was cracking up at the whole exchange, not at all trying to hide it. The two conspirators clinked their glasses together, and drank up. They'd gathered a few on lookers, their party included, no one saying much of anything, just silent curiosity.


Regina slept through the remainder of the flight…which was only a little over an hour. Then it was through customs and to the waiting. Thankfully they didn't have to collect their checked luggage, it was going to be in California before they were at this point. David and Rumple went to find out some information on when the flight from Nebraska to LAX would happen.

"Mom, Mom…can I go to the food court? Ruby, Hook, Belle and Dad are gonna go?"

Regina flicked her wrist.

"Sure, just try to find something not completely made of sugar?"

Emma's ears perked at the mention of sugar and she ran off to catch up with the others. Regina was left…with Snow.

"I hope the delay isn't too long. Did you want to go get a coffee or something to eat while we wait?"

Regina…was going to puke. Nothing in the way she was standing gave off any vibe that said, "Hey, I'm open to chit chatting."

Find security, tell them there is a suspicious woman roaming around. You believe she's an escaped mental patient. You saw her trying to talk to the stuffed woodland creatures. Help, she's frightening! No…that would just further delay our good time…

She sighed and looked around the space.

"Sure, Starbucks?"

Mary-Margret's cheeks flushed and she bore her pearly whites.

"That sounds lovely."

Snow led the way, Regina making mocking faces in her wake. Regina took the liberty of placing their orders and they stood at an arms width apart, awaiting the calling of their names.

"Regina, Grande Iced Coffee with Soy and light ice?"

She grabbed her cup and politely waited with Snow. This whole graciousness thing would more likely than not cause an aneurysm before the day was done.

" Snow White…"

The barista stated unsure.

"Caramel Frap, no whip?"

Snow's jaw fell to the ground, she should have known Regina wouldn't do something without a hint of enmity. Either way she wasn't going to call her out on it. Mary-Margret always or at least mostly, took the high road. With her step-mother it always seemed like such a steep unyielding road.

"Shall we sit?"

Snow extended an arm to several vacant tables. Regina answered by taking the table furthest from the crowd of anxious airport patrons. For the first several minutes they sat, speech free, across from one another. Shockingly Regina was the first to break the oath of silence.

"So, are you excited to be enlightened to the ways of Disney?"

"Oh yes! Ever since the curse…"

She paused on the word, they both knew it had happened and who had done it but it was still a reasonably tender topic.

"Once, "IT" was broken and I connected what I knew of my Passed Life, with what I'd learned of my current one, I became very curious to see what the rest of the world thought of us. Characters…it's such a strange feeling to have. People actually believe we are simple fiction. It kind of makes you think…what else do we believe to be just stories, when in reality they're very much fact?"

Oh what have I done? Walked myself into a full blown assault of dialogue from this ninny.

"It is isn't it?"

Short, sweet and to the point. You can sip your syrup water in silence now.

"Aren't you curious to see what they've re-imaged You into? I don't know if you've seen any of the films. Or even Googled yourself, but I have…and it's very, well…one sided."

Regina completely missed the empathy, and was stuck on the term Googled. It had a whole other meaning to her and her stomach was finding it hard to grasp coming from the mawkish woman.

"No, I have not. Henry has shown me one or two photos of what THEY have painted me as, yes. But I've not done any real looking into it. Up until this little venture, I really didn't want to know. Why would I? They don't know my story. They only know what's been relayed. And from what I understand there is always a hero and a villain. Those of us that don't distinctly fall under the more glorified category get clumped into the other. Why try to understand a fable that the teller themselves don't even comprehend?"

Snow felt almost sorry for her step-mother. It was true, none of what she had read fully expressed Regina's side. Or any of the other so-called villains. They were misrepresented and classified as evil, to make the bitter pill that is life feel a little more black and white and easier to swallow. People of this realm didn't understand grey, but as she thought on it more, neither did her former realm either.

"Well, it should be a rather interesting trip for you. I know that these people don't know the stories the way we do. How could they? But does it really matter? We're learning to move on, I know that the past is the past now Regina. And I also know, that you are not that wicked witch they've written you to be. Not any longer."

Regina wanted to be nice, for a change in character. Something about hearing this from Snow White infuriated her in ways she thought all too familiar. Always so forgiving, always making her feel like a wretch for everything she's ever done. Why did SHE always have to be the one to be forgiven? Why couldn't she be the one to move on, forgive and forget.

"It's not really for you to decide is it? They'll never know what happens once the original story ends. Happily Ever After is always going to be the ending. Why dig up dead tales to redeem the antagonist? Maybe one day, but it doesn't look likely. People need a Villain to know what a hero looks like, otherwise their moral is lost."

Snow's eyes began to water. Not entirely because of the topic, but for the first time in many long decades she saw the woman who saved her from that horse. And all she wanted to do was reach out, and love her.

"Regina…I"

They were interrupted by Charming and Rumple sitting at the table beside them.

"Well the schedule says it's going to be at least two hours until we board. I guess we can do some shopping. We ran into the others, they all seem pretty preoccupied wandering around. Hey, Snow? Are you okay? You look like you're going to cry!"

David put an arm around his small wife who was still staring into Regina's eyes longingly.

"Snow?"

"What? Oh, yes I'm fine…I think it's just some dust."

She shook of the words she wished she could have said. The moment not being lost on Rumple, but he chose this moment not to pry as he normally would have reveled in. It would seem everyone was having a change of character. Being away from Storybrooke was doing something to all of them.

The foursome managed to carry on a surprisingly normal conversation, Rumple and David ordering themselves drinks and small sandwiches to hold them all over for a while.

Meanwhile…the younger bunch had been running rampant in the shops and wreaking havoc. Well, not really, but they were pretending they were. They'd all bought sunglasses with "Nebraska Native" written on the side. Henry had conned a t-shirt purchase out of his father, and a pop gun out of his mother. They hadn't even arrived at Disneyland yet and already the boy was racking in the swag. It definitely paid off to have not two, but 3 guilt ridden parents and 3 grandparents that desperately wanted to win him over. The kid had it made…being the youngest of the group certainly had its perks. Even the adults that weren't technically part of the family were victims to his cuteness. Ruby got them each a huge bag of candy to take on the next plane; he figured it was less for him and more for her. But that the offer had been made because Belle had been within ear shot. Henry was a very intuitive young man, and if Ruby wouldn't admit her obvious crush on the demure girl he'd use it to his advantage whenever the opportunity presented itself.

Hook and Neal were leading the pack, feeling very smug walking around with three gorgeous women in tow. Henry was helpful too, nothing helped with wooing women that having other women around and a cute kid to seal the deal.

"Hey, you want a bite?"

Ruby tipped a bag of gummy bears in Belle's direction.

"Oh, thank you Ruby."

Belle dipped a milky white hand into the package. She kept perfect eye contact with the wolf the whole way down, letting her hand linger a while as if searching for just the right bear. They'd created a very close friendship over the last year, but Belle was still very much naive to Ruby's blatant adoration and less than subtle flirtation. The only deterrent from her taking the little looks and touches further was Belle's significant other. Normally she wouldn't have let that be any sort of issue, but Rumple was not a man you wanted on opposing sides. Not again anyway. Ruby watched in delight as Belle brought the red colored teddy up to her pink lips. She almost fainted as an equally amaranth tongue peeked out from between her teeth. The blood rushed to her face and she had to look away, but the gravitational pull of Belle's sex appeal wasn't allowing such an action. She needed to do something before she popped right there in the middle of the Lincoln Airport.

"Uhhh look, Arcade games!"

Belle looked confused and then when the rest of the group followed Ruby's lead she brushed it off and followed along.


Time came for them to board and Regina managed to finagle an aisle seat. She planted herself firmly and refused to swap, even when Neal tried to convince her he needed to sit there because he needed to talk to Emma about "Something".

Nope, MY SPOT, sorry not sorry bucko.

Neal slunk away back to his only other option which was next to Hook, Belle and his father. He felt as though this was going to be a reoccurring grouping.

I guess Hook is my partner this week.

Ruby, Henry, David and Mary-Margret were in the center aisle, perfectly happy to sit together and share snack foods and have a group viewing of some nonsensical comedy Henry had chosen. Emma and Regina scoring one of the few two seat deep sections, ensuring that the remainder of their sky high journey would be the least amount of annoying. Funny how things work out sometimes.

The captain come on over the intercom and gave a rundown on the trip to California.

"Hello folks. My name is Captain Mike, and I'll be flying you to LAX today. We're expecting mostly clear skies, but fair warning we will be flying over Colorado and they've been having some sporadic storms, so we could end up experiencing some turbulence. But never you worry, I've been flying for the better part of 20 years, so I promise to get you there safe and sound. Alright, sit back and relax and enjoy the view!"

Regina didn't like the idea of turbulence; she knew she'd be worrying about it the rest of the way. No one else seemed rattled by the possibility and that set her more on edge than if they had. Thank the stars they offered booze on this flight. She waited for the flight attendance (now dressed in red) to make their way up the aisle. She found them the hard way when the beverage cart was harshly pushed into her protruding elbows. As she rubbed the pain from her joint, she realized now why no one but Neal had put up a stink when she asked for that seat. She grabbed to flight sized bottles of vodka and downed them to make the time pass.

"So, you uh wanna watch a movie or something? Or are you planning to just get zonked and pass out till we land?"

Emma asked her.

"I don't really feel like dulling my senses with anything the plane has to offer in the way of cinema, and no, I don't plan of getting "zonked"."

"Cards?"

"What about them?"

"Do you want to play cards?"

"Umm."

"I bought cards at the Lincoln. Figured I could do something more constructive with my time. So, how bout it? Challenge me to a game? You seem like a War kinda gal? Unless you'd feel more comfortable playing Old Maid"

"I'm not entirely certain why I'm not hitting you for either of those suggestions right now."

Emma gave her an award winning grin and proceeded to lower her tray and shift her body to face her opponent as much as she could.

"Well?"

Regina huffed.

"War…now deal."

"We're gonna play Poker next, if I win."

"And if I win?"

"Old Maid."

Regina weakly punched Emma in the arm and scrunched her face.

"Gin Rummy."

"You got it Your Majesty."

After about 20 minutes of back and forth battling, Emma had beaten Regina. Poker it was, and Regina was tempted to try and slit Emma's throat with her jacks. She hated to lose.

"Sorry, bets a bet. You wanna be dealer?"

"Don't be smug. I'll squash you."

"Mhmmm, just look at your hand."

In the middle of their tenth hand a sudden jerk of the plane sent Regina's cards falling to the floor. She immediately looked in Henry's direction without hesitation. She found the boy asleep, his head resting on a snoozing Ruby. His grandmother looked at Regina with a reassuring expression. It didn't do anything to placate her worries. Another jolt and the plane started to steadily rattle. Regina's pulse began to rapidly quake. Her hands were trembling and her mind was racing. Was this turbulence? How was the plane not being torn apart? She was too young to die! Emma had jinxed them when she made up the altruistic lie about her phony parents.

Emma could see the terror written all over Regina's typically placid demeanor.

"Hey."

Emma put her cards down and used the hand to still Regina's shaking limbs.

"It's okay. This is normal. We're gonna be fine."

She wanted to believe the savior, but Emma had no power over whether or not this heap of scrap metal sent them plummeting to their deaths. Emma witnessed the complete lack of effect her reassuring words had on Regina. So she took it a step further. She moved her hand from the elder woman's forearm and let it wrap itself atop her hand instead, giving it a humble squeeze.

"I promise, nothing will happen."

She made sure to lock her eyes with those of the fright filled woman beside her. Regina did the same, trying to contain her horror, by getting lost in Emma. She was trying as hard as she could to remain somewhat composed. Though every part of her being wanted to rip away from her body and go anywhere else.

"Just ride with it. Think of it as a car going over speed bumps, or a dirt road. That's all it is…unpaved street."

That comparison struck her and eased her a bit. She focused on her breaths and the soothing ministrations of Emma's thumb on the back of her hand. Before she knew it the plane evened and the shaking stopped. She let go of Emma's hand and smoothed her hair back, letting her head rest against the seats backing.

"See, piece of cake."

"Sorry about that there folks. We should be through the worst of it now, and we're only about an hour out of Los Angeles. Smooth sailing from here on out."

"You heard the man, smooth sailing. How about you just chill out for the rest of the flight, I'll whoop your ass in Poker later."

Regina rolled her eyes and then let them shut completely. Trying to get in a power nap, for once they landed she knew her son would keep her going until late into the night.


Emma woke to the sound of a bell pinging above her. The "fasten seat belts" sign flashing red.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are now arriving at LAX, please buckle your belts and remain seated until the plane comes to a complete stop. I enjoyed our trip together and hope you did as well. For those of you who have never been, Welcome to the great state of California, for those of you who have, Welcome back, and to those of you like myself…Welcome Home! Over and Out."

Emma stole a glance at Regina who was passed the fudge out, to the point where she was sorta drooling. Emma carefully reached over and jarred her awake.

"Hey there Sleeping Beauty, we're landing. Ya gotta buckle up."

"I resent that, I'm a lot more capable than that nitwit."

Ahhhh there she is, I missed you grumpy cat.

The Scooby Gang gathered up their gear and followed the rest off the plane. They rode the moving sidewalks all the way to baggage claim, as Henry was just too enthralled with them to walk on a floor that didn't move. The more simple minded adults seemed to be pretty enamored too. (Hook and his dim bulb Sidekick boy-wonder)

Surprisingly everyone's bags made it safely with no delay, Charming took the liberty of loading them all on a trolley and wheeling it to the rental car holding. The group made small talk while Regina retrieved the cars, until they heard an all too familiar shouting coming from the window.

"What do you mean you don't know where they are? I specifically placed them on hold to avoid this exact situation. I want you to find them and have them parked outside within the next 10 minutes or I want a direct number to your highest ranking manager, and you sir will happily never have to "Deal" with my again, because you will no longer have a job to speak of."

Regina fumed.

"Looks like Ol' Queenie didn't need long to make an appearance."

Ruby mused openly.

"Well, what are you waiting for you bungling idiot, GO!"

Snow wasn't one to intentionally make people feel like shit, but she had to give credit where credit was due. Regina could make things happen without hesitation. She got the job done, and she knew more words and phrases to call someone incompetent than anyone else in all the lands combined. It was a natural talent. The group all pretended not to have witnessed the outburst, though to be fair they were pretty certain that the entire office had seen the display. Regina clomped back to the pack aggressively.

"It would seem as though "Someone" has given away our cars."

"What? How, I thought you put them on hold!"

Neal was the brave soul who spoke first. Regina however, completely ignored him as usual. The only way she'd get through this pilgrimage without burying him in the ground was to disregard his existence entirely.

"They're looking for an alternative now. It shouldn't be much of a wait, seeing as I made myself very clear that I have no time for milling about."

Rumple found Regina's stately posture and roguish demeanor impressive. He'd raised a creditable pupil.

Within moments a terrified looking young man ran up to the towering woman with 4 sets of keys.

"Hee….re you go Ma'am, they threw in an extra for the inconvenience."

"Thank you, which ones are they?"

They lanky boy pointed to a row of all black cars. Ruby, Hook, Neal and Emma instantly started to salivate uncontrollably like a pack of rabid wolves. Lined up like playboy bunnies for a photo shoot, were; two black on black 2014 Lincoln MKX's sitting powerfully shimmering in the sunlight, beside them, a black on black 2014 Cadillac CTS Sedan, and the crown jewel (or so Regina thought) a black on black Mercedes S65 AMG Luxury Sports Sedan. Okay, so maybe she'd used a little magic to get the sort of transport that a Queen required, but even she had to admit the thrilling feeling she got not only upon seeing the cars, but upon seeing the looks everyone in the building got looking at them.

"Oh holy mother..."

Neal could feel his knees giving out, he was a bit of a gear head and this was giving him massive overload.

"Can I drive one, anyone I don't care which?"

"I personally don't care who drives them, we're all listed as drivers. Except Hook, just because you can steer a boat, doesn't mean you can drive a car."

"Awwww what? It can't be that much of a difference!"

"Naw, it really is Mate."

Emma said in a mocking tone.

"Either way, you can all fight over driving rights. This one however…is Mine."

She made her way over to the Mercedes seductively. Regina would have brought her own with her if it had been an option, but this model was like her baby had gotten a feather lift and collagen injections. She was lusting slightly. She ran her hands along it's lengthy curves, as if familiarizing herself with a long lost lover. She tossed the remaining keys in the direction of her cohorts and let them duke it out.

"Henry Darling, would you like to ride with me to the hotel?"

"Sure Ma. We're gonna go to the park right after right?"

"Whatever you'd like honey, this is your trip."

He bounced with glee and tossed his bags insipidly in the trunk. Neal had won rights to one of the SUVs, as did Charming. Emma had won a rock paper scissors match against Ruby for the Cadi. She did a happy dance which sent Ruby into a tiny riot.

The caravan took off in the direction of the Disneyland Hotel, it was quite a sight to behold. A barricade of black making its way through Los Angeles traffic.

Inside the lead car Regina and Henry talked opening.

"Are you excited Dear?"

"Oh yeah! There is so much I can't wait to do!"

"Well, don't rush it love, you've got plenty of time to do everything, there's no need to overdo it in the first day."

"I know, I know. But there are just so many cool things I gotta get to!"

Regina laughed with ease.

"Well a week is a long time, I'm sure you'll get it all accomplished. What do you want to do first?"

"Honestly?"

"Well of course…"

"I kinda want to ride the Dumbo ride…"

Oh my God, I couldn't be more head over heels for this boy! Every day a new surprise, how did I manage to raise the cutest kid in the world!

"Oh, well then…that's just what we shall do. First thing, we're boarding a flying Elephant."

She ran a motherly hand through his messy hair and he couldn't help but smile. She never judged him when he wanted to be small. She almost relished the opportunity to be his Mommy again. Too many years were lost because of the curse, and her fearfulness of losing him to everyone else. It was nice to have a few opportunities to get his childhood back, and for her to get her little boy back all to herself.

Forty minutes later they were all parked and making their way to the concierge desk. Unfortunately their rooms wouldn't be ready until 5 which left them with just over an hour to kill.

"Okay, so we have a couple options. We can all go to the park and explore together, we can go to the park and split up, or we can roam the resort…or we can all just break off and do our own thing. What does everyone think?"

It was Charming who initiated the question. Rumple spoke up first.

"I think we should do whatever Henry wants to do."

The little boy lit up like a candle.

"I want all of us to ride the Dumbo ride!"

They all collectively chuckled at his frenzy.

"Dumbo it is then."

Belle clapped her hands together and they marched in a group. So far Regina didn't want to murder anyone. It had only been the first few minutes and she had yet to come down from her motor head high.

They all made it through the lines and turnstiles without delay. Only Hook receiving any strange side glances. He looked rather odd a man wearing the amount of black leather that he did on a hot Anaheim day. He'd regret his choices sooner, than later. Upon passing the gates the group was greeted by a cast member wielding a large camera.

"Would you like a family photo to remember the magic with?"

Rumple didn't know how to respond or why He of all of them had been approached.

"Yes, that sounds...good."

The young man smiled comically large and tried to usher the troop into a well groomed huddle. Regina took in the background of the photo. A miniature train station, and an over-sized floral version of the mascot himself.

"Alright everyone, Say Cheeeeeeese!"

Mary-Margret, Henry, Neal and Belle were the only ones to comply. The rest just giving their best camera ready grins. Rumple was handed a card and told he could take it and purchase prints at the end of their day, or anytime after. Regina grabbed a map and located the Dumbo ride.

"Here Henry, how about you take charge of the map…and we will follow your lead."

He galloped with glee. He was certainly in his element.

"Hook, you be my co-captain, and help me read the map yeah?"

Hook was now giddy as well, finally feeling like he was being included in this little venture. Emma instantly started to notice random characters popping up in sections of the park. So far none of them were people she'd brought along with her. She knew the moment one of them were to spot their Disney Selves things would get interesting. The boys had led them passed The teacups and Alice's ride, so far nothing significant had been spotted that would shell shock the team. They made it to the Elephant ride and waited in the short line. Traffic at the park was surprisingly low today, and for the Emma was eternally grateful.

"Moms, will the you two sit with me?"

Emma and Regina exchanged looks of question between each other, unsure of how to handle the request. Neal had overhead the inquiry and couldn't help but feel nicked. He wanted his son to want his mothers, both of them, but at the same time he just felt a little left out and regected.

"Of course kid, if that's what you want."

Snow didn't know what Henry was getting at, she knew it wasn't wise to press the women to act chummy, but she had to admit a significant decline in their usual rigidness. She didn't have high hopes for it to last though, she knew better. Hook and Ruby were the first to board the pachyderm. Belle and Rumple took a yellow one, Charming and Snow a blue, Neal and…himself chose a red, and Regina, Henry and Emma squeezed into a purple Elephant buckling themselves snugly in the seat.

The amusement started up and they lifted up off the ground. Henry was wielding the lever that caused them to move vertically. He chortled in unabashed frivolity. Everyone was enjoying the ride, as none of them other than Neal and Emma had ever experienced anything like it before. Neal looked plainly miserable, aside from seeing the sheer exuberance on his young sons face, he hated everything about this.

Regina soaked in the moment. This was a memory she wanted to savor and hold onto. Her son was the happiest she'd ever seen him, and having these morons along with them was not hindering her positive mood at all…for now.

Emma stole a quick glimpse at the chestnut haired elephant rider. She captured a mental image of her son, and his mother sharing something spectacular in the moment. She found it really hard to hate this person right now, she wanted to, because that was an easier emotion. The ride ended and landed them back in reality, which taking into consideration where they were, wasn't really that harsh a place to be. Henry quickly maneuvered them through the lines of both the Alice in Wonderland ride and The Teacups, everyone but Henry and Ruby deciding never again to ride those horrible cups of doom. Everyone felt like they were going to be sick.

Regina took over once more letting everyone know that the rooms should be ready now, and they should probably head over and settle in before they went back out for a late dinner. The all agreed and followed their pint-sized captain to the exit. As they made their way through Fantasyland, Emma's greatest fear became a paramount problem. There, standing before the decuple, in all her Technicolor glory…was Snow White, and not of the Mary-Margret variety. Emma watched as both her mother, and her sons mother simultaneously noticed the poor costumed girl.

Ooooooooh fuuuuuuuck. Shit just got real.


Yay for chapter 7. Gave ya'll a little taste of what's to follow in chapter 8. Bout to get some much needed sleep and when I wake back up I'll start in on the next installment. Sorry if none of you enjoyed my little car ramble...I'm a bit of an enthusiast and want to give everyone something to enjoy. This story is shaping up to be rather long, given that I have a slew of things I want these guys to do, and a bunch of trouble I want them to have to work their way out of...so saddle up guys you're all in this with me now!

Till next time, goodnight...or good morning, whatever 3