Neal and the Swan Princess

by charmedfan120

Set seventeen years after Lost Son: Who I am. A much happier Neal finds himself in a pocket realm where Madam Mim seeks ultimate power. When Neal gets in the way of her plans she curses him to be trapped in a different form and bound to a lake in the day Neal has to figure out a way to get help from his family. While he grows closer to a girl called Odette.

11. Chapter 11

Chapter 11 Family Stands Together.

Back over at Penelope and George's old castle. Neal who is once again training is greeted by his parents and siblings. This isn't much of a surprise to Neal, after all, they are his family. But that didn't mean he wanted them here a place that represents one of the darkest times in his life.

"You guys really shouldn't be here," Neal commented.

"Neither should you, Madam Mim could attack anywhere at any time," David replies.

"I know and I need to be here to grow stronger. To be as strong as I was Daniel or somewhat close to it." Neal says.

"Daniel was a killer someone who killed and tortured without asking questions. He practically had no understanding what it meant to be human. George and Penelope beat all the compassion out of him." Snow points out.

"Daniel, no I during my time as an assassin I have killed and tortured without asking. But I did have some humanity and compassion that George and Penelope failed to beat out. If I didn't I wouldn't have planned to run away and marry Nina, I wouldn't have destroyed Storybrooke to only fail to get her heart." Neal spoke.

"The strength you want comes out from inflicting pain. Madam Mim destroyed an entire room when Emma and Oliver tried spying on her. What do you plan on doing if you comfort her what will you do kill her?" David questions.

"I-I look I don't think I have what it takes to kill Madam Mim, but the Star chose me and Odette for a reason. I have to have faith in that there was a reason behind that. You taught me that if faith and hope do go a long way. What if there is something behind me and Odette working together that will be effective against Madam Mim?" Neal responds.

"This Star protects the Sanctuary from this crazy witch who happens to be someone stronger than what we have faced in the past. If you're truly planning on going straight ahead against her. Then I won't step in your way." Ollie tells Neal surprising the others.

"Oliver, are you serious?" Neal asked.

"Yep, I'm serious I'm not going to stop you, you're right faith is a powerful thing. But if you think that I'm, that your family will sit on the sidelines while you and Odette go against Madam Mim. Then you are sorely mistaken, we take her on as a family." Ollie responded. Neal lets out a smile.

"Fighting together like old times, I guess," Neal spoke.

"But this time better. We're fighting on our own terms." Ollie told Neal. Neal then picks up a sword and tosses it to David.

"Ready old man?" Neal questioned.

"Always," David replies.

End of chapter 11.