and so we have reached the end... much love to every one of you who have stuck with me and read this whole story, as well as those who have reviewed it. i have received so many reviews on this story, which has completely blown me away. although i wouldn't mind a few more to let me know how you like the ending of this! ;) enjoy the rest of the summer !


Epilogue

Tinkerbell's location spell worked perfectly and they found Anna with her husband Kristoff and their newborn daughter living in a small cabin just outside of the town. Anna cried happily as she learned that her sister was in Storybrooke. The redhead explained to the fairy and Regina that she and Kristoff had fallen through a portal in the woods and landed in the Enchanted Forest. When the first curse broke, they heard nothing of Elsa or Arendelle so they tried to put their past behind them. They decided to live a quiet existence in the woods, away from all the unfamiliar people, which is why no one had first recognized her when Elsa wondered where she was. They had been so focused on their new baby they hadn't even heard about the Ice Queen who was threatening the town. The redhead gave the fairy and mayor grateful hugs before they led the small family to the station where Elsa was still being held.

Their reunion was sweet and there was not a dry eye as Elsa met her niece for the first time. Robin wrapped his arm around Regina's shoulders and pulled her to him. She leaned her head against his chest and smiled. The Charmings watched the sisters talk happily with tearful expressions. After a little while Regina pulled Robin out of the room to give them more privacy. The Charmings weren't far behind but they headed back to their apartment. Henry and Roland waited for their parents outside.

"Can I get pancakes?" Roland asked sweetly as he grabbed the hands of his father and 'new mommy' and they started walking to Granny's.

"You can get whatever you want." Robin responded with a smile to Regina.

"Can we stop at the library for a minute?" Henry pointed at the clocktower. "There's this book I want to check out."

Regina smiled, grateful that her son was enjoying reading again instead of playing his games constantly like he did when he didn't remember his life in Storybrooke. "Of course, dear."

He ran ahead, Roland letting go of the adults to follow him. Robin pulled Regina closer to him and kissed her cheek lightly. "I love you."

"I love you too." She smiled.

He held open the door for her and she stepped through. Henry was headed to the left and Roland was making his way through the aisles on the right with great interest. Robin and Regina exchanged looks as they each headed after their own kid.

Robin caught up with Roland quickly. "What are you doing, Roland?" He knew the boy didn't know how to read yet, so he wondered what he was looking for.

"Lookin'. It's reaaaallly hot in here, Papa."

Robin realized it was pretty warm in the building but he didn't think much of it. Perhaps they had forgotten to turn down the heat after Elsa's storms.

The librarian, who Regina had explained was Gold's new wife, walked up to them with a smile. "Can I help you find anything?"

"I don't think so." Robin replied politely.

The brunette nodded and watched Roland. "He's adorable."

"Thank you."

"It must be the dragon breathing fire downstairs! That's why it's so hot, Papa!" Roland exclaimed excitedly. He pointed at the floor.

"What dragon?" Robin glanced at Belle, who shrugged and looked at the boy again.

"'Gina said there was a dragon below." He responded quickly before running off to find Regina and tell her.

Robin excused himself politely and followed him. He could hear Regina's laugh from the other side of the library and followed the sound that was like music to his ears. Roland was in her arms, explaining excitedly as Henry held onto the book he found and listened with a smile on his face. Regina looked up and met his eye with a grin.

"What's this I hear about a dragon downstairs?" He asked as he joined them and wrapped his arm around Regina.

"Her name is Maleficent. She used to be Mom's friend, but she trapped her as a dragon downstairs during the first curse." Henry explained.

Robin gave his fiancée a look, to which she shrugged. "Long story. I'll tell you another time."

"Can we go see the dragon?" Roland asked.

"Certainly not." Robin replied. "We're going to get you some pancakes at Granny's."

"Oh yeah." Roland said thoughtfully. "Let's go!"

The adults chuckled as Henry went to go check out his book. He met them at the front door a few moments later and together the family happily walked to Granny's diner for one of many, many meals together.