The next chapter is already there! This chapter unlike the others was ENTIRELY written by me. (except the oracle phrase, because I wanted it to be written by DarkShadow) Enjoy!
Disclamer: I own nothing, the fanfic is non profit. OUAT goes to ABC/Disney and SM to Naoko Takeuchi/Toei. Oh, and the mentioned "The Little Prince" book was written by Antoine De Saint Exupéry. :)
Broken Thunder! Sailor Lightning strikes!
Unknown location
"Good thing that the traitor is dead now." – said Queen Exitiumia – "Now, I give the duties to you, Zehlia. Don't you dare disappoint me!"
"Oh no, Your Majesty. You can count on me." – replied the woman.
Then, Queen Exitiumia once again turned to the Oracle, asking him about the next chosen.
"The next child is born from a broken love will smite the evil with thunder."
Enchanted Forest
In his castle, Sir Maurice learned that the town of Avonlea in his lands was under attack by ogres. He lost all hope and thought that Ogres already won.
"Maybe he's already on the way here." – said his daughter, Belle.
"It's too late, my daughter… it's too late…"
Then, they heard a loud knock on the door. Maurice ordered the guards to open it. The doors open, they saw no one. But then, a voice from behind made them to turn around:
"I got your message."
It was no other than Rumplestiltskin. He continued:
"It was something like… 'Help! Help! We're dying! Can you save us?' And my answer is… yes. I can save your town, but for a special price."
"We already promised you gold." – said Sir Maurice.
"Well, you see… I make gold." – explained the Dark One – "That's why my price is…" – he pointed his finger in Belle's direction – "…her."
A man named Gaston stood in front of her, saying: "This lady is engaged. With me."
"I didn't ask if she was engaged! I'm not searching for love. I need a servant for my castle."
Belle and others looked at him with shock, until Maurice shouted:
"Go out of here… GO OUT!"
Rumplestiltskin was about to leave, but after a minute of thinking, Belle said:
"No, wait!"
She approached the Dark One, and asked calmly:
"I'll go with him."
Rumple giggled in contentment, and Sir Maurice with Gaston tried to make Belle change her mind. The woman protested, saying that they can't decide for her. Belle agreed to go with the Dark One forever, so the war won't be lost. Sir Maurice tried to make her change her mind, but Belle already decided, and the deal was done. Then, the Dark One and Belle exited the castle.
Storybrooke
A teenager named Emily, who spent a tiresome night in the airport, arrived at Storybrooke. She was walking in the town with a bag in her hand, taking her time to look around her and at the habitants. She liked the town, even if it wasn't exactly how she always imagined herself live in the USA. Emily lived in the United Kingdom from her baby age. She was a smart student at school and appreciated by teachers. But she couldn't tell she was happy. The fact to live in a foster home was a thought which always saddened her. For long years, she wished to know her real family, and that's this way she developed her love for books. When she was a kid, Emily was often sad because of the fact she's an abandoned child, and to distract herself from those sad thoughts, she picked a book. Books can always lead her to another world, to make her live an adventure or to learn something new. The eager to read more was growing, and the girl became a very studious student. But this fact prevented Emily to have friends.
"The library is closed… That's sad…" – mumbled Emily to herself.
Slightly disappointed, she decided to eat something at "Granny's". The teen ordered some cocoa and a piece of pie, and once she took a sit, she grabbed the only book she was allowed to take from the foster home in UK. She was so submerged in her reading, that she didn't notice Mr Gold (who just arrived) stare at her in shock.
Enchanted Forest
While Belle was serving tea, Rumplestiltskin was telling all the tasks Belle will had to do as his servant. Belle only nodded nervously.
"You'll serve the food and clean the castle."
"Alright."
"You'll remove the dust and wash my clothes."
"Yes…"
"You'll bring me straw when I spin."
"Alright…"
"Oh, and you'll help me skinning kidnapped children!"
That last sentence made Belle gasp and let the teacup fall on the floor. But she relaxed a bit, when Rumple said with a little giggle:
"I was joking!"
Belle knelt to take the dropped cup, and then noticed that it was chipped. She started to apologize nervously, but the Dark One cut her, telling that it was just a cup.
Storybrooke
"So… you prefer be left alone?" – asked Emma awkwardly to Cecilia.
Emma, Alexandra, Danielle and Lux were in Cecilia's room at "Granny's Bed & Breakfast" she occupied. Last night was very hard for the girl. She spent most of her time crying Forzer's death. When her cries became hysterical, Danielle and Alex had to go to buy some tranquilizers. But gladly Mr Clark (the pharmacist) gave it them free of charge, after they explained the situation (avoiding to talk about their secret identities and about evil enemies, of course). After taking the pills, Cecilia slept the rest of the night, but now she still wasn't well. The pain in her heart and soul was still vivid, she definitely couldn't recover that fast.
"You girls go, I stay with her." – said Lux the cat.
"It's okay, I can…" – started Cecilia.
"No, no. It's not a good thing to be all alone for hours." – protested Lux – "I promise I will be silent, I won't bother you with conversations… unless you wish it at some point."
"Alright…" - nodded Cecilia.
Three other girls left silently. They were very worried for Cecilia, but none of could really help her.
Enchanted Forest
A few months passed since the day Belle became the Dark One's servant. Belle was on a ladder, trying to remove the curtains. Rumplestiltskin was spinning, a few steps from her. Belle asked:
"Why do you spin so much..?"
"I like to watch the wheel… It makes me forget." – her master replied with a distant tone.
"Forget what..?"
"… I guess it worked!" – Rumple said with a smile a funny tone.
Belle couldn't help but giggle at that.
"What are you doing?" – asked Rumplestiltskin.
"I'm trying to remove the curtains, because it's almost spring." – Belle explained, pulling at the curtains once again – "What did you do, nail these down..?"
"Yes." – he replied as it was the most normal thing to do.
Belle pulled stronger, which made her fall from the ladder. But Rumple caught her in time. They looked at each other a few moments, before Belle spoke: "Thank you…"
Rumple hurried then to put her down, replying awkwardly: "No matter…"
Belle then suggested that she puts the curtains back up, to which Rumplestiltskin replied that there's no need, before he walked out the room. Both Rumple and Belle noticed at that moment that something much more was developing between them.
Storybrooke
"No… that's impossible…" Those were Mr Gold's thoughts when he noticed the girl who was reading a book. Those mimics she had when she was reading, this way to hold a book… it was all so familiar. Even her physical appearance was quite a reminder of a certain servant he had long ago, in the Enchanted Forest. Then, not understand himself why, Mr Gold approached slowly (but surely) the girl's table, asking:
"The Little Prince?"
The teenager looked at him a couple of seconds, before replying quietly:
"Yes… It's probably my favorite book. It has so much to learn us."
Mr Gold noticed that the young girl's eyes hadn't the same color as his servant's. It was brown, just like…
"Do you like the book, sir?"
"I've read it once. Not much my style." – said Mr Gold.
"That's a pity. Just like the fact that youths give less value to books than before…"
Emily had no idea why she said that to him. Maybe was it because she barely spoke since the moment she boarded her plane in London's airport?
"Are you new in the town?" – asked Mr Gold. The question was stupid, but he just had to ask or tell her something.
"Yes, I'm actually from the UK." – Emily replied.
"Well, I hope you'll like the town, miss…"
"My name's Emily."
To which Mr Gold said his own name, and said that he'll let her to her reading. He then turned around and went in the door's direction, only to face Emma, Danielle and Alex, who entered moments ago.
"Good afternoon, ladies." – Mr Gold said politely as he went outside.
"Good afternoon…" – Emma replied with suspicion, before heading Emily's table.
Enchanted Forest
Belle asks Rumplestiltskin why he wanted her there. Rumple tried to answer very neutrally:
"It was very dusty here."
But Belle didn't buy it: "I think that you felt alone. Any human would feel alone."
"I am not a human." – Rumple stated simply.
After a very short pause, Belle said: "Very recently, I found some clothes upstairs. It was small, like for a kid. Was it yours, or… did you have a son?"
"Yes…" – he answered after hesitation – "I had one. But I lost him. Just like his mother."
"I… I'm sorry…" – Belle said honestly, then asked – "So, you used to be human?"
But the Dark One didn't seem be ready to talk about it with her. Sighing, the maid said:
"Look, if I'm doomed to see no one for the rest of my life, can I at least know you?"
But to keep from giving too much away, Rumplestiltskin jokes in a fit of self-deprecating humor:
"Perhaps… perhaps you're trying to find the monster's weaknesses!"
"You are not a monster." – Belle says with a smile.
Then, they heard a knock on the doors. Rumple went open it, and Gaston showed up. He wanted to fight the Dark One to get Belle back, but he was quickly turned into a rose, which Rumple gave to Belle a few moments later.
"You know, you had a life before… that." – Rumple suddenly says – "Why did you choice to come live with me?"
"Because… I always wanted to be a hero, to be brave. This was my chance, I saved my town."
"But what about… your suitor?"
"Our marriage was arranged. To be honest, I never cared for Gaston." – Belle stated – "You know… for me love is… a mystery to be solved."
Rumplestiltskin was looking at her with amazement and thoughtly. "Yes, indeed…" – he thought for himself. It seemed like he really fell in love with Belle…
Storybrooke
"Hi. Hum… did Mr Gold bother you?" – asked Emma as she approached Emily.
"No, he… he wasn't." – Emily replied with a slight smile – "Why this question?"
"Oh, for nothing… You just arrived at the town?"
"Yes. I'm from England, and I arrived in America yesterday night."
The three girls sat at the opposite sit to the new girl, each introducing themselves.
Then, Danielle asked if Emily came to Storybrooke alone, and why. Emily explained to the girls her situation, which involved her love for books and because of this, she never really had friends. She was "too smart for them", people usually were annoyed or bored. This made her wish to change the her living environment, and since she always wished to see the USA, here she was now. The fact teachers appreciated her was a help, since it was them who gave her authorization to go live in USA, and go to a school there.
"I hope you'll like here, and that things will change for the best for you." – said Alex honestly.
"I hope too…" – replied Emily – "Well, I want to go visit the school. I guess we'll see each other someday."
As Emily left the cafe, Danielle suggested that she could be an other chosen one. Emma agreed, because of the fact she arrived alone in Storyrbooke and has about their age. Girls agreed they definitely had to talk with Lux about her.
Enchanted Forest
Belle was doing her usual work around the house. When it came to dry just washed clothes, she had to go out, in the garden. Belle was almost done to hang the clothes, when she suddenly saw a woman standing a little distance from the garden. Belle had no idea that the woman was actually the Evil Queen.
"Oh..!" – she had a little cry of surprise – "Sorry, I didn't notice you arrive…"
"It's alright, dear. I was just taking a walk around." – Regina replied – "Do you live here?"
"Well… I'm the servant of the castle." – Belle said.
"It must be very difficult for you to serve the Dark One…"
"No. I mean… it was at first, but now… it's going… better." – Belle tried to sound neutral, but couldn't hide a very light hint of a smile on her face.
"Hmm… you seem to find your situation bad after all." – noticed Regina, making the maid feel uncomfortable.
"You know, madam… I don't think Rumplestiltskin would be pleased to learn that I spoke to you… or to anyone… I'll go inside."
"You know, if I catch the think right… you don't have reasons to worry about him."
"I… Sorry, I don't understand what you mean…" – said Belle, trying to avoid eye contact.
"Well, I won't bother you, I'll head my home." – Regina walked a few steps away, before saying – "Maybe I got the whole thing wrong… the Dark One might stay a monster forever… "
Those words caught Belle's attention: "Wait! What do you mean..?"
"You see, people as horrible as the Dark One sometimes just need to understand them… to love them." – said Regina – "But seems he won't get it from you."
"But if I ever happen to give him… love?" – asked Belle.
"So, 'the monster' could turn somewhat better."
At those words, Regina walked away, leaving Belle thoughtful. She surely couldn't take seriously the words of a stranger, but… didn't she say something she already knew deep inside..?
Storybrooke
"Lux! I think the next Chosen arrived!" – said Emma, when she entered Cecilia's room.
"She gives all the clues to be one! She's an orphan like us and she's about our age!" – explained Danielle, to which Alex nodded in agreement.
Pensive, Lux answered: "Now that you said, I sensed a positive wave today. It must have been caused by her arrival. But now, I sense something else… she might be in danger! We must go find her, and tell her everything! And fast!"
"You're right, let's go." – said Cecilia, and stood up, to everyone's surprise. They didn't dare to ask if she was truly ready for all of this. She was the one to decide.
Enchanted Forest
During an evening, Belle approached Rumplestiltskin and asked: "You still didn't tell me…" – she paused – "What happened… to your family?"
After a moment of silence, Rumple suddenly (but not violently) grabbed Belle's wrist, approaching her a little to him.
"What happened…" – he put his arms around her waist – "…is that I'm a man difficult to love."
Belle couldn't move, couldn't speak. She was paralyzed because of the intimacy between her and her master. She experienced lots of feelings at that moment.
"I lost my son, just like his mother. There's nothing more to tell." – Rumplestiltskin finished.
His maid regained her power of speech, and said with a sad look:
"And since then, you didn't love anyone… and no one loved you…"
Rumplestiltskin looked in her eyes. He saw sadness, concern and… something else. Was it…? He didn't dare to put the word on it in his mind, but still, he couldn't prevent his heart from reacting, to beat a little faster. The pair looked in each other eyes for a moment, and then slowly, their lips touched. Belle felt a huge happiness and love. After a moment, the Dark One's hand took Belle's one, their fingers interlaced. It was at that precise moment that something sparked between them, they enlaced and their hands and lips never breaking contact for the rest of the night, with moonlight as the only witness of their love.
Storybrooke
Emily was walking in the street, after she got registered in the Storybrooke Junior High School. Suddenly, a womanly figure appeared in front of her, from nowhere. It was no other than Zehlia.
"Look what we got there… You must be the one Oracle predicted about. You radiate strong power from you."
"What are you talking about..?" – asked Emily confused.
"It doesn't matter, since I'll get rid of you!" – the evil woman shouted. Without thinking twice, she hit the girl, and threw 'The Little Prince' book far behind, ripping it in process.
"You… you ripped my favorite book!" – Emily yelled trembling.
"I'm about to do much worse, girl." – Zehlia said calmly, grabbing her arm. Emily closed her eyes, prepared for worse, but it never came, because of a shout: "Stay where you are, monster!"
Enchanted Forest
The next day, Rumple left his castle very early and spent the whole day far away. He tried to justify himself his last night action, but this task was just useless. What will - no, does – it mean for him and Belle? How could she have feelings for him? Wait… no, she just couldn't. Something vicious had to be hiding behind this.
He came back very late, Belle was waiting for him. She said, with embarrassment:
"Rumplestiltskin… look, we better talk about… well, yesterday." – she blushed – "But… I don't regret it, because… I would be only if there weren't any feelings."
Her master stood silent for a moment. Belle started to get worried. Suddenly, he said:
"There's a reason behind this, isn't it?"
"What…?"
"It was most likely a part of your plan, try to make me weaker! It's like… domesticate a beast!"
"No! No, it was not! I was honestly concerned and all..! Like someone said to me, some people just need someone give them understanding and love! And I was truly ready to give it to you!"
At that moment, Rumplestiltskin grabbed her arm and shouted angrily:
"You talked about me with someone?! Who said that to you?!"
"I don't know, who she was…" – Belle mumbled.
"She?!" – Rumple didn't need to think long to guess who 'she' was – "You're working for the Evil Queen, who expects to be more powerful than I am, aren't you?"
"No, I am not! How can't you see that it was love? Why don't you believe me?" – said Belle with tears on the edge and with almost pleading tone.
"Because no one can love me!" – he shouted.
Then, he paused some time, before saying, in a quite dangerous tone: "I don't need you anymore. Just go away. And don't come back."
"You're a coward! You just can't believe someone can love you. I will go, and all you'll have is an empty heart and a chipped cup." – Belle said, before she exit the castle, trying very hard to fight her tears.
Storybrooke
"The Chosen ones…" - grunted Zehlia.
"We won't let you kill her! A such inhuman act can't be forgiven! We'll punish you in the name of the light!" – yelled Sailor Light.
But Zehlia just laughed in the girls' faces, telling they're no match for her, Queen Exitiumia's Plant General. She attacked them with a petals hurricane, which caused lots of cuts on the girls' arms and legs. They couldn't attack properly, since they had to protect their faces from bloody cuts.
"Look at you, you're so powerless!" – Zehlia laughed, then noticed Sailor Wind, and added – "So, you already forgot your dead love?"
This was a very strong provocation. Sailor Wind, stood proudly, without caring about the cuts, shouted to her enemy: "Never! I'll never forget Forzer!"
Cecilia made a couple of steps closer to Zehlia and yelled louder: "Howling Wind!"
Her attack immobilized Zehlia for a moment and made her fall on the ground, making the hurricane disappear. Lux approached Emily, and said:
"Emily! You're a Chosen One like Emma and others! Give me your crystal!"
Without thinking twice, Emily give it, and the cat turned it into a yellow pen. Then, he gave her the instruction of how to transform.
"Lightning Prism Power!"
Once this phrase said, Emily turned into Sailor Lightning. Her sailor collar, the skirt, short boots were yellow. The back and front ribbons were dark blue. There also were yellow star earrings. She looked at herself with surprise, but thought there would be time for questions later. Following her instincts, she shouted:
"Supreme Lightning!"
Zehlia was very strong. Despite the power the thunder had, she resisted hard, until she couldn't anymore and said: "It's… not… the end…"
At those words, she disappeared. Cecilia mumbled something like 'coward' before all girls turned in their new ally direction.
"Welcome to our team, Sailor Lightning." – said Emma.
"Thank you…" – she answered, still very surprised – "…but what does it all mean?"
"Come with us in the hotel, we'll explain." – said Lux, before the team headed 'Granny's Bed & Breakfast'.
Enchanted Forest
The Evil Queen showed up and asked Rumplestiltskin to make a deal with her, concerning a mermaid. To which he replied that he's not in the mood. Then, he added:
"Your little attempt failed, Regina. You'll never be more powerful than me."
"Oh, you're mad because I talked to that girl, hmm? But I swear I have nothing to do with that tragedy." – Regina said.
"What tragedy?" – Rumple asked, interrupting his activity.
The Evil Queen then explained that because of Belle's interactions with Rumplestiltskin, Maurice treated her with cruelty. When she returned home, he locked her in a tower for an "exorcism". She couldn't bear this and she threw herself off the tower, and she died. Rumplestiltskin calls her a liar at first, but she gave him the contrary impression. Regina then left, mocking him by telling that he should get a new girl, because the place is getting dirty. Full of grief, Rumplestiltskin replaced a golden chalice on a pedestal with the chipped tea cup, quietly sobbing afterwards.
Storybrooke
The next morning, when Emily exited the room she occupied, she saw a small package on the floor. She opened it, revealing a new edition of 'The Little Prince'. She smiled at it, but then found a note, which confused her.
"I learned what happened to your book. This is a replacement. Take care of this one."
The note was signed by Mr Gold. Emily wondered why he would do this for her.
Meanwhile, Regina went through a code locked exit door and down into what appeared to be the psychiatric ward, in the basement of the hospital. She gave a rose to the nurse, asking if someone has come to see "her" that day. The nurse replied that no one has. Regina walked down the hall and approached a door. Inside the room, there was Belle's counterpart, locked up in a cell.
Enchanted Forest
Prisoner in Evil Queen's castle for months now, Belle was rocking her baby, to prevent her from crying. Suddenly, the door unlocked and the Huntsman entered.
"Belle… The curse will be casted soon. Say goodbye to your daughter, but do it fast."
Nodding her head, Belle kissed her daughter's forehead and full of tears, gave it to the huntsman. She had been informed by a cat about Emily's destiny, and that huntsman was on their side. The man took the baby, and hurried to Snow White and Charming's castle. Belle could see him with her baby thought the small window a few seconds, saying: "I love you, Emily…"
A/N: That was a long chapter, huh..? Since Rumbelle couple had to have a kid together, I had to change sircumpstances of how Belle met Regina and how she was "kicked out" the caslte. I hope I did well... It's something I really had hard to write, especially when they... well, you see... it's not my zone of comfort, but it was necessary to have them have a daughter. Like it? Hate it? Please, review. Oh, and if you wanna know how Emily looks like, imagine Emma Watson.
