A/N: Okay warning, this chapter contains sensitive story line that may serve as triggers. I don't have the heart to actually write in detail a rape scene so that part would be implied. Also this chapter is purely regarding the story Mary Margaret shared with Cora from last chapter. No swanqueen scenes, this is more of snowing.

For all who are PRO Leopold White this chap is detrimental to your health. This whole story might give you an early aneurysm so stop reading now, there is no light in his tunnel.

I went to an all girls school in high school. Before the fourth year bivouac and prom night (where we invite all boys school) we had a SAT and Unified NSAT exam, whole day exam and our entire batch (except for 11 nerds) decided to skip class the next day, as punishment all privileges were cut so I have no idea what goes on on Prom night except from movies I see.

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A BEAUTIFUL SWAN

[Dies]

[A little more than three decades ago]

"Mary?" David Swan looked around and when he saw her alone he smiled that cheeky smile that were sure to catch at least fifty percent of the female population of Storybrooke high, the other fifty could be given to his cousin, the dashing James Nolan who is much favored for his economic status in school and town, forget about his lacking heart and brain. "Are you okay being here?" he said looking beyond the bleachers

"I'm watching your game," she smiled, "Eugenia is going to take care of father."

The smile widened, "I should probably find your sister something nice this coming holidays." He said as he stepped close to the woman who had fully captured his heart.

"She'll probably want our first born!" She said laughing.

The small town of Storybrooke is home to the rich and famous family White. The Patriarch Leopold and his wife Eva, their two daughters Eugenia and Mary Margaret. Leopold was a middle class merchant who happens to get lucky and caught the eyes of the daughter of a business tycoon and Mayor of said town. The two got married and they were happy, though it had been years before they were blessed with an heir.

Leopold was a good husband, he is also a good business man which endears him greatly to Eva's father and he showed his love to his wife very well. No one dared think or question his love to his wife, same goes with Eva who had been the best wife. But that all changed when Eva's parents died and Leopold took over the family's business. He became hard, and harder still when Eva's second pregnancy left them with another daughter instead of a son he wanted so very much, then to be declared that Eva cannot bear another child or risk dying.

Eva remained loving and never went against Leopold's decision despite the sudden coldness of her husband. It was how she was raised by her mother who despite being the main authority in town, remained subservient to her husband – at home, in private and she blamed herself for her husband's change. Eva was happy though that she doesn't have the responsibility her mother had and she liked that she was left alone to take care of their daughters.

Eugenia have her father's look, her father's business mind and character strength. Mary Margaret the second child was the spitting image of Eva including her big heart, but she have inherited her father's stubborn nature unlike Eugenia.

This story was not a secret to the town, being the richest family and Mr. White having the boldness to run against town favorite politician Rupert Gold two times in a row and lost. Mr. White's hold over her entire family and his propensity to meddle in his daughter's personal affair is also the talk of the town. It is known to the town that David Swan would never be the man's choice for his daughter. He is the only son of a small time rancher and he's in Storybrooke high only because he is the best quarterback player in town, and he'd probably go to college on football scholarship which doesn't really got him any positive points from the White's patriarch.

It was not also unknown that Mr. White is leaning to give away his daughter to the next rich kid in town, David Swan's cousin who is the heir to the famous dairy factory in Maine – James Nolan. Something about stability and alliance he said, but alas, Mary Margaret inheriting her father's stubborn nature didn't go with his father's plan for her life willingly. She had been fighting it ever since it begun.

"Well we probably should get through the prom first," He smiled, "I heard the news that you," he pulled Mary closer to him and leaned down, "...are to be crowned Prom Queen,"

Mary laughed, "No thanks to my family's money for sure,"

Brunette head shook, "You are the most beautiful woman in this town, you are the rightful Queen."

Another laugh from the woman, "And you should be King," a sad smile graced the man's face

"And we all know who will be King,"

"No offense, I never liked your cousin."

"None taken, besides you're not alone on that thought," they both laugh before David leaned fully capturing Mary's lips. David pulled away, "Lots of eyes are on us,"

"I know,"

"Your sister is going to blow a fuse, she's hanging her neck for the two of us."

"My father is not going to punish Eugenia, she is such an obedient child she's actually marrying that disgusting Antonio Lucas." she bit her lower lip, "He's like my father's age!"

David massaged Mary Margaret's arm, "She agreed to it, it's not your fault-"

"I know! But she doesn't have to you know? She could have fight him about it."

"And we both know nothing is going to come out of her fighting your father." He chuckled, "I think only Mayor Gold had that advantage in this town."

Mary frowned, "What are you implying David?" David shook his head, "Are you giving up on us?"

"No," he grinned, "We're fighting 'till the bitter end, remember?"

Further conversation was interrupted by a coughing sound. The two looked to where the sound originated. David's eyes turned into slits while Mary Margaret rolled her eyes. "Aren't you two getting too cozy in front of everyone?" the blonde haired man was frowning and he stepped close to Mary Margaret. "Come on Mary, you are not supposed to be talking with this man." he took the woman's arm near him

"And this man have a name James," Mary said yanking said arm away, "And it's David and..." She sighed, "...who are you? My security guard?" David almost laugh.

"I do believe I am only the man who your father chose!"

Mary laugh, "You can marry my father then," she turned her back on the man.

"You are going to marry me,"

She turned abruptly, " .NOT." then she took David's hand, "Leave us alone,"

"I'd be a better husband than David and you know it."

The brunette woman's head turned down, "Maybe, but I won't be a good wife to you because I can never love you."

"Why?"

"Because I love David."

Silence broken by David and Mary marching towards the player's bench. "What does he have that I don't?"

Mary looked back at the frowning man, "Heart," and then they left him seething.

-0-

"Father please stop!" Eugenia screamed as another hard slap landed on Mary Margaret's right face which cause the younger woman's lip to bleed.

"How many times have I told you to stop seeing that man? And you defy me and whore yourself to that good for nothing man in front of everyone? Are you trying to dishonor my name!" He screamed, veins were visible in his neck and his face was red in anger.

"I LOVE DAVID!"

"You have no idea about LOVE! You are nothing but a child and YOU will obey what I command you!"

"I am not your puppet! You already have mother and Eugenia for that!" she screamed back which earned her another slap.

"Leopold..."

"Don't intervene Eva! This daughter of yours should be taught a lesson!"

"Father I don't think-" Eugenia

"Then don't think!" He stepped closer to his daughter who was slumped on the ground, "This coming promenade gathering in your school, you will go out with James-"

"NO!"

"You will be with James or I swear I will run that Swan family out of this town!"

Mary's eyes widened, "You can't do that,"

"I can and I will so don't test me Mary Margaret! Don't test me!" He said as he turned and walked out of his study. Mary looked at her mother, her eyes begging for help but Eva just looked down.

"Come on Mary," Eugenia said helping her sister up.

"You'll just stand there and be okay with this?"

Eva bit her lip before replying, "It's just prom Mary, it's not as if he's telling you to marry James."

"But mother..."

"He means good,"

"He is dictating my life, yours and Eugenia, how can that be good?"

"James is a good man-"

"So you said, because you don't see him and know him like I do." she shook her head and chuckle, "What's the point, you have never lifted a finger to protect me against him." she then walked passed her mother who unbeknownst to her cried as she left the room.

-0-

[Prom Night]

Mary Margaret had not seen David in the last three weeks before the prom. She had sent him a message regarding his father's plan of running his family out of town if she disobey, but she told him they would just have to lay low until she graduates then with or without her family's consent, she is running away with him.

So she was not overjoyed at the prospect of going to Prom with James Nolan.

Jame's sister Ingrid wasn't excited too. She didn't won the Prom Queen and she was dying to be the queen alongside her twin brother. Unlike her brother who was famous in school, Ingrid had remained his shadow and sometimes even called snow queen because of her icy disposition, but it's not wrong to dream of being beside her brother at this important event right?

At the end of Prom night, before the big party, the announcement came. As per prediction, Mary Margaret White and James Nolan were named Queen and King of Prom. One waltz together and they will finally separate ways. Mary was relieved. Not long now, and few more weeks and she could be free with David.

"Here," James handed Mary a glass of punch, "We should celebrate our victory."

"I'm not in any celebratory mood," She said as she tried not to look at her partner.

"Come on, just one drink and then we'll go separate ways. For all I know, you might have a plan to go off with David again and I won't have this chance to celebrate with you."

Mary sighed. He has a point. This will be the last time she's going to interact with this man. She looked at him and saw a contrite expression on his face. Maybe he had a change of heart and finally accepted that David had already won? "Just one?" she asked.

A smile, "Just one,"

And they toast.

-0-

"James?" Ingrid Nolan decided to find her brother when he failed to show up on their designated meet up place. She went with him and she was convinced that she would be leaving the prom with him as well. It's not as if she knows how to drive. So she searched for him and finally saw him at his usual parking lot and she frowned when she saw him dragging an almost unconscious Mary Margaret, "What happened to her?"

James face paled for a while and that didn't go well with Ingrid, "She had too much to drink, she's fine though I'll just bring her home."

"What about me?"

"I told Carrie if you could ride with her, and she agreed. She's taking you home."

"And you?"

"Don't worry about me," he smiled that dashing smile once again.

"Alright,"

"No Ingrid..."

She thought she heard Mary's weak voice calls her, but maybe she was just hearing things so went to find Carrie.

-0-

Everything hurts, even in parts she never thought would hurt. She opened her eyes and it was like something was pounding on her head, and then flashes of memories of last night. The glass of punch, and her suddenly feeling dizzy. She opened her eyes fully and screamed, she was not in her room, she have no idea where she is, but her state if undress and the aches... she started crying.

"No... God no..." she mumbles and she heard the door open and when she look up, anger so strong built inside of her as the man he thought had changed entered, a grin on his face.

"Whoa," James said as he raised his arms to stop the punches that Mary gave him, "You don't have to worry Mary, I'm going to marry you!"

"I hate you! I hate you! I don't want to marry you! I don't want to be anywhere near you!"

"Whoa hey wait... we did enjoy last night!"

"YOU RAPED ME!"

"Stop it!" James shouted and in his anger slapped Mary. He stood frozen as the woman fell on the bed, "I'm sorry – I'm sorry -"

"You are a monster!"

"I said I'm sorry, It won't happen again..."

"GET OUT!" she screamed out loud and he was sure his entire house would have heard her so he scrambled on his feet and out of the room. Left alone, Mary Margaret wailed. About an hour later, she had the strength to put her dress from last night on and stood to go but she was stopped as the door opened once again.

Automatically she took something from the cabinet, a Polo trophy and was ready to hit James in the head if he so much as breath in the room, but it was Ingrid. Eyes red rimmed and shoulders slumped.

"I'm sorry..." Mary frowned as she put the trophy down, "I heard everything... I heard him and I saw you before..."

"You... you were at the parking lot, I wasn't dreaming-"

Ingrid shook her head, "I wanted to keep believing my brother cannot do such an act... he..."

"Get out-"

"I'm a coward, I didn't stop him and I'm sorry."

"And your sorry will not bring back what he took will it?" Blonde head shook, "I thought so, just get out... I cannot accept your apology."

"Mary-"

"Out," and Ingrid did leave, and she slumped on the bed once again.

-0-

Two weeks had passed, Eva and Eugenia were coaxing Mary out of her room. She was not eating, she's not going out not even going to school. Eugenia in her desperation called David while her parents are away, but even David's presence didn't get Mary to get out.

It just so happens that one afternoon, Mary went out of her room to go to the kitchen to find something to eat, she had not been feeling well in the last three days and had been vomiting in the morning, probably due to the dizziness that had assaulted her lately, when as she passed by her father's study she heard his voice and then that anger once again reared its ugly head and without preamble she went inside the study.

"MARY!" Leopold screamed at the intrusion, "How dare you..."

"HOW DARE YOU COME HERE!" she screamed, her anger directed on the man in front of his father – James Nolan

"We are having a meeting-"

"He is a monster!" Mary screamed and attacked the man who defended himself but did not stop the woman. He was grinning though. "You got the nerve to come here after what you did to me!"

Leopold huffed, "Mary let it go, he is going to be your husband anyway."

The sudden cold descended on Mary Margaret as realization hits, "You," she said looking at her father "You knew?" then she looked at her mother who have a confuse look on her face, "You planned him to rape me on my prom night father?" and here Eva's eyes widened,

"It wasn't rape if your father consented," James said grinning

"I didn't give anyone consent! You fucking moron!"

"Language!"

"You had me raped and you had the audacity to call out my language! Your a monster! You two belong together!"

"I did tell you you should be taught a lesson!" Leopold screamed

"Not like this... I cannot forgive you father, you ruined me!"

"I did not ruin you, I just gave you the push at the right direction!"

"I hate you," she looked at her mother who just keeps standing, "You'll just stand there and cry?"

"This doesn't have to escalate, you will marry James anyway and everything will go back to normal." Leopold said as he return to his seat. "Now leave us,"

Mary wasn't crying anymore, but she had had enough... she just hopes David will still take her even if she now damaged good. She turned and ran from her father's study. She didn't stopped, in her PJ she ran out of the house never looking back. She ignored the calls of Eugenia who saw her running, of her mother who had run after her... there is no looking back for Mary Margaret. If David does not accept her then she will get out of Storybrooke and live on her own. She doesn't need her parents... she doesn't need her family.

-0-

David's parents opened the door for her, worried at the state Mary Margaret was in. It was them who had coaxed the brunette to tell them everything that had happened, and she did. The Swans were livid, their son loved this woman and she their son. Why can't Leopold leave them be?

It was at this heartening moment that David arrived and Mary ran to her arms. David was worried at the state he found his girlfriend, he remained silent as Mary cried at his shoulder until she was too tired. So David lifted her up and brought her to his room then left. He confronted his parents and it was them who told him what happened.

He didn't let his parents finish, he went out, went in his pick up truck and drove his way to the Nolans who let him in. He hurried to his cousins room and as soon as he saw him he punched him hard causing the blonde man to lose consciousness, and then he was off, back to their ranch, back to his Mary.

They didn't waste time, they knew Leopold White is just waiting for the right time, he is going to come and get his daughter back by hook or by crook so David's father Andrew Swan decided he is going to send his son and Mary Margaret off Storybrooke – and that's what they did.

David took Mary out of town and decided to lay low. Minimum contact was made between David and his parents. Then he learned that the Swans had been threatened by Leopold and that they enlisted the help of Mayor Gold who had been helpful in the matter.

Ten years later after learning that James Nolan had suddenly gone missing in Storybrooke, and with David's father's death, Mary Margaret and David Swan returned to Storybrooke with their eldest child Emma, then ten years and Ruby, 6.

No contact were made between the Whites and the new Swan family. A motion from Leopold White to make Mary Margaret persona no grata to Storybrooke was denied by Gold and the rest was history.

TBC

I think I might have burned my Champorado... I'm blaming Leopold! LOL.