The scent of vanilla is intoxicating against the oak and pine of the walls as the soapy bubbles caress the flesh of pale coarse yet subtle skin, the light of the candles illuminating the dark room while the cool breeze of the high open window sends shivers down her spine.

Lex's eyes fall closed at the soothing feel washing over her, her crimson lips suck a sharp breath and she sinks beneath the layer of water. It comforts her, the darkness behind her eyes with the trifling gleam of shaped light… just as the night sky, but this time, for the first time, at the same time as Emma Swan clips that badge onto her belt a flood of film bares to Lex's eyes, her own lips wide and sharp voice screeching, plaguing agony coating every nerve in her broken body as blood taints the clarity of spring washed waves.

She sees her own eyes sparkling in a way unbeknownst to her now barren orbs that snap to attention, the earth quivering, dog barking and cabin fighting for structure as she bolts upright in the tub gasping "what the fuck?"

As the quake ends the brunette jumps up, quickly drying, sliding into the nearest clean clothes, throwing her dripping curls into a raggedy bun and tugging her hoodie over head as she and the German Shepard race downhill. At the sound of fussing voice's and tires Lex pulls the hood over her face, standing on the bridge of the tree's and looking out to see the crowd, Beatleguise holding back behind her and she raises a brow to him "well, this could be entertaining…"

A smile climbs to her face as she watches Regina argue with the sheriff and the blonde. She watches the fuss the mayor makes and takes a few steps closer when she sees her speaking to Dr. Hopper. As Regina threatens the man she sees something over his shoulder, leaning against the trees, thrusting the umbrella into him she walks briskly over to the figure and shouts in a hushed tone "what the hell are you doing here?"

"Nice to see you too" Lex barks as the black haired woman grips her arm in a vice like grip, pulling her aside

They stop on the edge of the wood and the mayor's angry gaze burns into the girl "Alexandria, what are you thinking coming down here?"

"Aw auntie, you do care" her hand comes to her heart with a tilt of her head as she smiles wickedly

This only fuels Regina's rage as she bites "go back to the cabin, we'll talk later"

Lex rolls her eyes and raises her hands "fine… but bring me something good if you want to get through the door!"

With the mayor's back to her the young girl sighs heavily, thrusting her hands into her pockets and gives a low whistle, Beatleguise racing to her as she kneels before him, casting a glance back to the busy raven haired woman, a toothy grin on her face "looks like we got some time to play!"

Knowing Regina would be too busy with the tunnel quake Lex pulls her damp curls loose to dry and for better coverage as she wonders through town, unable to hold back her giggle as Beatleguise growls and scares passersby, she looks up at a certain flower shop with a hard snarl and walks over to the shop display, pulling something from her pocket that reflects the sun and quickly, stealthily decapitating the blooms she watches with a smile at the rainbow of colors laid on the stone walkway.

She hears the rumble of her stomach and the whine of her companion, hand on her stomach she looks from the dog to granny's diner "come on boy, feeding time"

She walks into the diner head down, hood up, hair covering and slides into a far booth, Beatleguise talking a seat beside her as a voice says "no animals on the seats, sorry"

Lex looks up enough to see her waitress, but so they can't see her, she shake her head at the scantily clad girl and smacks the toe of her boot down twice, the dog immediately pouncing under the table and lying beside her "two pancakes with everything, soda, tea, two pieces of cream pie and side of fries"

Ruby quickly scribbles the order down and smile's "coming right up, you know I love your nose ring. I was thinking of getting something pierced myself but I thought I might really hurt so I'm…"

"Listen honey we're not friends, I don't know you and I don't want to, so don't think that because we have similar hair and makeup that we have anything in common, we don't! For example I don't dress like a curb-crawler looking for her next john… so why don't you be a good little girl and go get my fucking order!" Lex bites harshly to the girl who then gives a shocked huff before walking off

The bell of the door chimes and Lex's head can't help but snap to attention, seeing a child walk up to the counter and order a hot chocolate and ask for some candy bar's from the adjoining shop. Her interest immediately dies and she pulls the switch blade from her pocket, using it to clean and shape her nails "hello… I don't think I know you"

She looks up to see the child and lower her head again "get lost dweeb"

"I'm Henry" he says chirpily, sliding into the facing seat

She looks at him though her hair and asks "are you deaf?"

"No, I heard you, but I've never seen you before and we don't get strangers in this town so I figured you must be worth talking to" he just smiles across from her

She raises a brow to the boy, most people avoided her and her them, but this kid didn't seem the slightest bit intimidated by her. Henry just tilts his head as Granny walks over, handing the boy his hot chocolate and candy bar's with a smile, while eyeing the girl reproachfully before walking away "what?"

"I'm just wondering who you are…" the boy asks with innocent curiosity

She leans in and says through clenched teeth "I'm the mean girl with the big mean dog who doesn't like pushy little brats"

Instead of him scampering off like she thought he shrugs "and I'm the pushy ten year old whose mother just happens to be mayor and biological mom is the deputy sheriff!"

She can't help but laugh "you're either a real brave kid or a moronic child"

"I guess we'll find out which at some point… I should go I have an appointment, it was nice talking to you" he says, taking a long sip of his drink, scooping up his candy and leaving

She shakes her head in annoyance after the boy while humming, tapping her fingers and waiting for her food. She gets some snide looks from others in the diner as she places a plate of pancakes on the floor for Beatleguise, snarling at Granny and Ruby when they tried to tell her off…

Later that day she gets a call on her cell while walking down a car park. At seeing the number she closes her eyes in apprehension "hello?"

"Miss French? Hello this is Dr. Whale… I'm just calling to confirm the appointment your Aunt, Regina Mills made for this afternoon" as she rounds the corner she rests her head on the glass of a window

"Yeah sure… whatever…" her tone is dull and bored as she hangs up, taking in a sharp breath before opening her eyes, only to look into the shop and see an array of objects

The brunette looks to the dog and opens the door "don't pee, dump or eat anything! I can't afford this junk"

They walk inside as Lex smiles and spin's the windmill, turning on her heel to look at the creepy wooden dolls when a voice sounds "can I help you with anything dear?"

"Nah" she answers, not even casting a glance to Mr. Gold, her hood and hair hiding her face as she turns and looks into a glass cabinet filled with jewelry

Gold examines the girl, taking in her dark tight ripped jeans, her black worn boots, the peak of a red shirt coming from under the grey hoodie with curls of mismatched blonde and chestnut falling out of the long hood covering her face, he recognizes her from somewhere, but can't place it. He looks to the German Shepard who just sits by the door like a guard "your dog seems very well behaved"

She doesn't answer him, just places her hand on the glass case seemingly outlining something, Gold staggers over, keeping a comfortable distance from the obviously reclusive girl to see what she'd admiring, he sees it's a Victorian crown ring, fashioned with shimmering flat white pearl coating it, lined with gold trimming and pattern and a glittering princess diamond. It was in fact the crown of a young princess fairy he'd bargained with to fix a wish shed soiled "it's an interesting piece… would you like a better look"

Lex feels shivers and Goosebumps at the tilt of his voice, feeling him take a step closer to her, his breath gently brushing her hair and just then at the urge to turn and come face to face with this man, a man she once claimed as her true love the ground shudders for a moment before stopping and Gold, steady's himself then looks to the girl, her hand gripping the side of her head "are you alright dear?"

Lex storms from the shop followed by Beatleguise and quickly rounds the nearest alleyway and falls back against the hard wall, gasping for breath, Beatleguise nuzzles into her slightly with a whine as she pulls something from her pocket, a tube of pills and stealthily, with a shaky hand throws one down her throat and waits the pains to pass…

After a few minutes Lex hears a voice question "are you ok?"

Her eyes snap to see a short black haired woman looking in; she quickly pulls the hood over her face and stands "fine"

"Are you sure?" she asks as Lex tries to pass

"Listen lady I don't need any help, even if I did, why would you care?" the sun streaked brunette scoffs, bumping hard into Mary Margret as she passes

"I just thought…" the kind hearted princess tries only for Lex to turn back and snap "No you didn't, people like you never do! You assume that because you slap on a smile and push your nose into other people's lives that it makes all the troubles of the world go away? Well it doesn't, in fact, it usually makes it worse… so don't walk into my life, you're not welcome!"

With that Mary Margret watches wide eyed in thought as the girl quickly storms off out of town…

When she gets back to the cabin Lex groans at the sight of a blonde man leant against the car "where were you?"

"Shut up" she sighs opening the door of the cabin and walks inside while kicking off her shoes

"So should we get started?" Wale asks as he stands in the living room

Lex pulls her pill bottle out and tosses it to him before walking into the kitchen and grabbing a drink "they suck… get me new ones!"

She walks back into the room and takes a seat on her plush green colored chair, taking a long swig of her chilled beer "well these are a trial drug and that doesn't help… aren't you underage?"

She sends him a hard glare and leans forward on her knees, Beatleguise growling from behind the blonde, making his jump and Lex giggle "like you care how legal I am"

He gives her a snide look before gesturing to the dog but she only smiles "not scared of my little mutt now are you doc?"

"… Lex, please" with a roll of her eyes she gives a sharp whistle, Beatleguise instantly calming and laying down

The good doctor walks over to his patient and takes out his flashlight to examine her, he checks her eyes, mouth and touches her head and neck, asking if it hurts and then if there's been any change. Not looking at him she takes a gulp of her beer and leans back "it nearly happened earlier…"

"What were the conditions?" he asks only for her to give him a pointed look

"Come on Lex, if I'm going to help you I need to know… I promise Regina won't hear about it from me" he smiles charmingly

Lex lets out a harsh laugh and shakes her head "please you're so her bitch… I was in a store, looking at some old junk, there was another quake or something, my head hurt, I got dizzy, everything was blurry then I bolted!"

He nods and starts taking notes "ok, well until the end of the trial I suggest you continue taking these for now…"

He stands and places her pills on the table, but then he leans over her, pulling the beer from her hand and looking her in the eye, face's just inches apart "and lay off the alcohol"

He doesn't pull away from her, his greedy eyes falling on her supple lips and he leans in… his breathing holts as his back reaches the floor, Lex's body hovering above with one hand tilting his head back, with the other firmly pressing her blade against his throat "you don't touch me… EVER!"

His eyes widen in horror at the pain that sparks through him, but Lex her diamond cut orbs widen with excitement at the sight of crimson leaking from around the blade… she sees it all, the bristles he missed shaving, the drops of sweat smearing with the thin layer of blood and there it is, right there, that little voice screaming at her 'do it Lex, do it, enjoy it, take it, go on… FUCKING KILL HIM!'

"LEX!" her eyes snap up meet his and she stand robotically, only pulling the knife away at the last moment

"Goodnight Dr. Wale" she says turning on her heel into another room and the man scurries to his feet and races from the lodge

She lies in bed then, waiting for something to happen, but it doesn't, nothing happens, nothing changes… before she realizes it the stars are out and the day is over, she takes a heavy breath at seeing the message tone on her cell and listens to it "Alexandria, honey, sorry I didn't call earlier but there's been a change of plans Henry got himself trapped in the mines, he's fine now but I think it's best if I don't stray too far. Dr. Whale called he said your making progress with this new medication, so remember to take it, we don't want a repeat of last time. I'll be up when I can get away, behave"

Lex shakes her head as she hangs up, looking over to Beatleguise sleeping in his basket and swipes a hand over her face, through her hair as she stands and walks to the window, she opens a cupboard and gains a pensive expression before raising a hand to pick up her choice, she goes back to her bed and examines her choice, it's a figurine of a rickety old house caged in a glass sphere, she gives it a hard shake, smiling as the fake snow falls… but she doesn't take her pill, she forgot, she just picked one of her globe collection instead, she liked watching the pieces fall… and that's all she remembers before her body betrays her…