Ok all so I have another chapter for ya'll even though I would love to make it better it's better than nothing right?
Chapter Nine~
Archie had called Emma the very second Kara had left urging her to come to the point of begging. When she arrived he told her just what Jefferson had told her and Mary; Mr. Gold had kissed Kara that day in the shop and now not only did Regina know but she was using it against Kara. Emma was furious at this screaming for a full hour before collapsing onto the sofa asking,
"What can I do?"
"Deliver the package, if Regina somehow found out it never got there then Kara's in worse than before." Archie said getting both he and Emma a strong drink, they needed it.
"But what if that bitch finds out that I was the one to deliver it?" Emma asked as Archie handed her the glass and swallowing the bitter liquid in one gulp leaned her head back and closing her eyes said,
"If only this was a plain old normal town." Archie snorted at the comment and said darkly,
"I wish." it was a little later on that Emma finally decided to bring the package, her backstory was that she found it when Kara lost it, she was sure Kara would go along. The bell over the shop door to Mr. Gold's Antique and Pawn chimed as she entered and spying him dusting some objects on a shelf and when he heard the bell chimed he turned saying,
"And how can I—" but he stopped upon seeing Sheriff Swan and the package he knew was coming sooner or later. He just didn't know it would be delivered by the good old sheriff.
"Ah, Sheriff Swan, what can I do for you?" he asked sounding casual though inside he was annoyed; what could she want now?! Emma glares hard at the man before slamming the package on the counter before him asking,
"What the hell do you think you're doing?" the man laughs outright at this, tossing his head back in high amusement. Emma wants so desperately to slap the man but instead she takes the package and picking it up tosses it against a wall.
"HEY!" Mr. Gold shouts upon seeing his, his amusement vanishing in the blink of an eye.
"What the hell are you doing with Kara?!" Emma shouts her voice so high anyone outside might be able to hear her. The anger in Mr. Gold's eyes doesn't seem to faze Emma as he sneers,
"That was a very important package dearie, all the way from the Caribbean."
"I couldn't give a damn! I want—no—demand you tell me what you're up to!" Emma shouts picking up a golden lamp with a curved spout threatening to chuck it but Mr. Gold said quickly,
"Alright fine damn you! I just want—companionship."
"From an eighteen year old!? How sick in the head are you!" Emma says putting the lamp down and leaning towards Mr. Gold with a snarl on her face but again Mr. Gold simply throws his head back in a laugh easily getting Emma's goat and in so doing she leaves fuming with rage. Mr. Gold smirked a dark twisted grin before going over to clean up the remains of his package contents. As he slowly bent down he heard the bell over the door chime and the distinct sound of heels on his wooden floor. Not even needing to look up Mr. Gold said in a snide tone,
"And what can I do for you Highness?" standing behind him dressed in a dark gray pant suit and black heels was Madam Mayor, Regina tapping her lacquered nails on her hips as she asked,
"And why was the Sheriff here?"
"Brining me my package, which she so lovingly destroyed." Mr. Gold said slowly rising with the help of his cane and in his hand was the remands of what used to be a golden sea shell. Regina snarled upon seeing what was left of the item and stepping close to Mr. Gold said,
"That's too bad; after all, I meant for you pretty little love interest to bring it to you. Hasn't dear Kara been avoiding you as of late?" in truth it had been only a week since he had last seen her but Mr. Gold got the hint, the little snarky bitch.
"What do you want with her?"
"I can ask the same of you Mr. Gold." Regina replied in a snappy tone but Mr. Gold just rolled his eyes most childlike and snorting said,
"You need something, don't you? You always need something when you come to me." and at that he smiled wickedly as Regina realized he was right, sort of. Stepping around him she carefully walked through the shop saying as she did,
"I remember the contract you sighed with dear Kara's mother, or should I say Princess Karissa? I also remember how both you and Jefferson Hatter wanted her, both putting a claim on her before my Curse—"
"You're Curse ha! Twas my Curse long before you became Queen!" Mr. Gold said blocking her path from going any further with his cane extended in his hand, the shell pieces long forgotten on a countertop. Turning her ebony head towards him Regina's eyelids dropped as she said,
"But you gave it to me." Mr. Gold wouldn't even bother to object there, she had stolen it and she knew very well she had.
"I'm warning you Highness, leave her be else—" Mr. Gold tried but Regina cut him off asking while turning round to see him,
"Else what?"
"Else I do something you may regret." he said in a sickly dark tone, a bit of his old self seeping into his words. For a long while they just stared at one another before Mr. Gold said,
"Leave her alone—please." Regina felt a jolt of shock run through her, the one thing she couldn't deny—he dared to say now. With a lioness like growl she stormed out of the shop not bothering to look back until she was at Granny's Café where she noticed the sign in the window 'Karaoke Tonight Come One Come All!' and felt a wicked thought pop into her head. Within the café sat Kara talking with Mary and Emma who had both come to the same conclusion; she had to leave town.
"Leave town?! What the hell for?" she demanded getting a few of the other customers to turn and see her. Emma hushed her and Mary covered her mouth as both said,
"It's for the best." Kara shook out of Mary's hold and snapped,
"I'm not just leaving because of two men, that's so—so—stupid!" she didn't like the idea of simply leaving behind her problems, she was always taught to face them head on. But the simple thought of not one but TWO men plotting after her had her a little weak in the knees.
"Look, I bought both you and your mom a train ticket to Boston; I still have a few friends there who can help you get settled." Emma said but shaking her coppery head Kara stood from her seat and said,
"Not in a million years." and then headed for the door but not before Ruby came over asking,
"So, you going to come to karaoke tonight? It's our last night and I heard from a little birdy that you can sing." Kara rolled her eyes and turned to see Mary and Emma noticing Mary's sheepish smile and groaned. Oh Mary, had to blabber on and on about her behind her back; Emma included in the blabbing.
"So, you coming or not?" Ruby pressed and just wanting to get out of there Kara nodded and stepping round she said,
"Sure, I'll sing, if it will get you off my back!" as Kara exited the café she nearly ran into Madam Mayor but didn't notice so absorbed in her world was she. Regina smiled to herself as she entered the café and went over to stand before the booth where Mary and Emma were still plotting.
"So, I hear from a rat that you were the one to deliver Mr. Gold's package." Regina said as she put her hands on her hips and slanted her body one way. Both women stared up at Madam Mayor and blinked; how the hell did she find out?!
"Aren't you going to answer my question?" she pressed but Emma grabbed her wallet, pulled out a twenty and placing it under her plate said,
"There's nothing to talk about." and as she and Mary left Regina felt her face twisting with anger. First her plan didn't go as planned, then that rat bastard had to use her own words against her and no both the good old sheriff and dearly beloved school teacher were plotting against her.
"Time something was done about this whole mess." she said simply as her anger cooled into a strangle calm resolve.