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First encounters, Second Chances.

Chapter 11

The weather outside was chilly. It felt like a winter wonderland. It felt time stop and created a mystical barrier of beauty and mystery all over Storybrooke. Elsa powers were under better control but she it still created snow all over. All the white around made it feel like Christmas but they were actually in the middle of spring which made all the snow even more magical. Flowers being decorated with tiny bites of white making them even more appealing to the eyes. The town was enchanted.

It was 5 o'clock when Henry and Daniel were making their way to Regina's house. It occurred to Daniel that might want to be alone for a while, let herself to fully grasp the situation a little more clearly. To this thought Daniel stop his tracks making Henry suddenly turn around.

"Is something wrong?" Henry asks Daniel with his brow raised a bit.

Daniel looks at Henry a bit nervous at first but then he proceeds to answer Henry inquiry.

"I think we should leave Regina alone for a bit. She had company all day but I think she needs a little time of her own" Daniel got close to Henry and put his hand on his shoulder. Henry shrugged at Daniel touch. He remembered the last and only time he met saw Daniel and it was with Daniel hand around his neck.

Daniel notices the sudden fear that came across of Henry's face. He retracted his hand and continue to talk.

"I am deeply sorry." Daniel was going to continue talking but Henry cut him short.

"Why don't we go to Granny's and eat something. That way mom gets her alone time and you eat something. I am pretty sure you haven't had anything yet since your arrival." Henry sends s timid smile.

Daniel agrees with Henry.

"You lead the way. I'm still not use to this place and it will probably take some time…" his word crosses a blank space in his mind. Does he have time? Daniel felt like he being alive was going to bring many repercussions. Henry notice his features full of confusion and fear but he decided that he could talk about it during dinner since he was really hungry as well.

"Well we can keep talking when we get to Granny's honestly I'm really hungry." Henry started walking and Daniel followed.

With every step they took Daniel was taking in all of the weird and amazing things of Storybrooke. He could now pay more attention to his surrounding since they weren't focus on something specific other than the hunger he was beginning to feel. The difference between the town and the Enchanted Forest was very noticeable he wondered how everyone got so used to the big change. He suddenly felt out of place once he saw his clothes. Maybe later he could find something more suitable for this time.

They arrived to Granny's made their way inside and took a seat in the booth near the door. Henry was looking at Daniel with the most curious look he could bring out. Daniel was looking around taking in everything. Henry couldn't help it and just smile.

"This is all so strange to you isn't it?" Henry ask still with a smile on his face.

Daniel directed his eyes to Henry with an almost comical look on his face.

"Well it is. This is a strange land with a lot strange contraptions but oddly enough I feel like I can fit in quite nicely." Daniel continues to look around when Ruby approaches their booth and ask if they are ready to order.

"I'm afraid I do not know what to ask for. Henry you mind picking something." They boy gave him a smile

"Sure." He said directing his gaze to Ruby. The woman gave him a smile. "I think we should start easy. Burger and fries seem appropriate to start your Storybrooke transformation." Henry looks a Daniel and gives him another smile. Ruby gives a wink and turns on her heels making her way to the counter.

"Storybrooke transformation?" Daniel ask with a bit afraid of the implications that may bring.

"Don't worry is nothing bad. You just need to get used to things." Henry assures

"Well you are Regina's son I know I can trust you completely" Daniel smile fades a bit when he remembers what transpire a while back in the stables. "Henry… I- I am really sorry for what happened. I wasn't in control. Honestly felt like a monster was inside of me. I didn't want to hurt and specially not Regina I really feel bad about it." He felt in his heart a tugged that fill him with sadness..

Henry understood. He knew it wasn't Daniel's fault and he knows how hard was to his mom to let him go again. But now here he was sitting in front of him with full control of his body and mind. He couldn't help feeling overwhelmed that his mother first love was alive but then again so was Robin's which only made things even more complicated, for everyone. He really want it to know what was going to happened and he had a lot of questions for Daniel. When Henry was about to tell him to not worry about the past Ruby appears with their food. The wolf girl put everything on the table and ask if they want it something more when both of them declined she went the same way she arrived.

"So this are fries and a burger. Seems delicious. How do you eat it?" the curious tone on Daniel's voice was precious.

"You'll need only your hands." Henry went and showed him to eat it. Daniel mimicked his action and when the food when to his mouth and chew he moaned with full delight. Henry chuckled and continue eating.

A few minutes past and Henry couldn't keep quite no more.

"Your apology wasn't need it you know. I understand quite well that you weren't yourself. My mom know this as well so you shouldn't worry." Henry then picked up a fry and ate it.

Daniel was relieved to hear Henry's words he was going to add more to the conversation but the food was too good to stop eating. Once they both were done. They got to know each other more. Henry asked a lot about his mom when she was younger and he couldn't contain the smile that tugged in his mouth when Daniel talked about his mom with so much love and adoration, made his heart sore. Daniel also asked about Regina. Henry fill him in everything that had happened to his mom, why she changed. How she became evil and how she was turning her live around, how she became a hero. When Henry mention Robin's name he immediately stopped talking. It was clear that both of them were going to be uncomfortable with the topic but Daniel encourage Henry to keep talking.

"Robin is a great guy and I'm pretty sure he loves my mom. But things changed in a matter of seconds. What I learn from last night is that the tiniest action can make a chain reaction." Henry said he was actually getting comfortable with Daniel presence, made him understand why his mom loved him so much he continue talking "He was able to break all the walls my mom had up. I just wish things didn't happened like they did. But even though I don't know what is going to happen from here my mom got me, Tinkerbell and now you that gives me hope for her and a lot" Henry smiled so tight that made Daniel smile as well. To this Daniel added.

"She will always have amazing people then. But I must say I yet to meet this Tinkerbell." To their surprise Tink was entering the diner and heard her name.

"What did I do now?" Tink said with a smile on her face.

"We were just talking about my mom and how she got our full support." Henry moves over so Tink can sit in their booth.

"Ha! She won't get rid of me that easily." Tink takes a sit.

"Oh. You guys haven't met" Henry says pointing to both of them "Tink this is…"

"Daniel" She interrupts "I know quite well who he is." Tinkerbell smiles although doesn't reach her eyes.

"So you know me. Apparently a lot of people do." He slouches a bit but continues "it's weird to be in a place where you don't know anything or anyone but you still are recognized." Daniel sounded disappointed

"Anyway the important thing here now is that you got friends. Consider me and Henry your new friends." Tink says in a sweet voice and Henry just agrees with her. That makes Daniel a bit more relax.

Tink quickly stands up.

"Well I better get doing what I can to do. I'll visit Regina later on. I was going to do it now but it is wise to leave on her own for a while. I definitely don't want to get burn with her furry, I just got my wings back." Her joking tone was present on her voice.

"It was nice meeting you Daniel. I hope we get to talk again soon." She waves goodbye and turns around.

Daniel looks at Henry who was studying him.

"She is a character." Daniel says and a small chuckled leaves his throat.

"I think she is the only one here who can't truly whistand the heavy aura my mom sometimes have" he laughed.

"Come on Regina can't be that bad." Daniel said but he then remembered Henry story of her change. "Anyways you can always get through to her with patience and a lot of love. And I'm willing to give her all the love in the world." His words were sincere and Henry knows it.

"You really love her?" Henry asked already knowing the answer of the question.

Daniel sigh "I do, always have, always will." His cheek turn a little pink and to this Henry laughed.

"glad to know. We should get going. We can go to my grandparents house and find you something to wear. With this cold you might freeze to death."Henry said while standing up. Daniel took the same action and left the diner.

Daniel got lost in his thoughts and Henry began to wonder what was going through his head. He didn't ask he thought that he also needed to analyze what was happening.

All of a sudden Daniel open his mouth and his words shock Henry to the very core.

"I don't think I have much time here." He said with a sad expression on his face.

Henry turned around. "What do you mean?" was all that Henry was able to voice.

"I mean me being here isn't right. Destiny took me away years ago and I'm afraid me being here is going to make things worse for everyone specially Regina." He moved to Henry side and continue his line of thought "I know I am going to fade away." He shocked his head and gave a smile to Henry. "Well we don't have to worry about this anytime soon. Shall we continue it's really getting cold here." Henry couldn't help feeling admiration for this man. Admiration because he knew exactly what he was in for but he want it to live his life, this second or well third chance to the fullest. Henry knew that having Daniel around would have a positive effect on his mom and he couldn't help feeling good about it.

Henry clears his throat and continue walking Daniel followed. They arrive to the Charmings house hold, made themselves inside. David was with baby Neal while Snow was taking a nap. She seemed so peaceful. David stood up when he saw Henry and Daniel cross the door.

"Hey Henry" David said in a low tone not wanting to wake Snow.

"Hey Gramps." He said in the same tone as David. "I need a favor. Can you give Daniel some clothes? The weather is horrible and I don't think my mom would appreciate Daniel freezing to death." Daniel and David laughed at that.

"Sure, let me put baby Neal down and I'll search for something." He proceeded to do what he said while Henry and Daniel took a sit on the couch. Daniel was looking at Snow so curious.

"I can't believe that is little Snow. The last time I saw her she was half my size." He smiles.

Henry then remembered that Daniel was there when his mom save Snow. He had so many more question about his mother. Minutes passed while he was trying to get his ideas in order and begin another round of 20 questions. He was about to say something when David cut in.

"Here. I hope these fit." David said while giving Daniel the clothes

"Thank you. I hope they fit as well. But I'll need a bit of help" Daniel said and David offered to explain how the clothes worked.

Henry was laughing he saw the interaction between and it looked like something father and son would do. As soon as David explained he directed Daniel to the bathroom so he could change.

David made his way to Henry.

"How is Regina?" he ask with worry in his tone.

Henry turns to him "I really don't know. We are actually on our way to my mom house. She needed time alone" Henry releases a sigh "I hope she isn't to sad. She doesn't deserve this. It's frustrating not being able to erase her pain away." Henry drops his gaze to the floor. David give him a light squeeze on his shoulder.

"Regina is strong. You said It yourself. And as long as she have you she will become ever stronger. Your faith in her, your love gave her the power to stand things a lot worse." Henry looked his gaze with his grandfather "You just need to give her love. That's all that she will need right now." Henry smiled and gave his thanks. Daniel got out of the bathroom .

"Well this feel different" Daniel said. He was wearing Jeans, A red flannel with a leather jacket and some boots.

"Now your Storybrooke transformation is completed." Henry said laughing and David joined his laughter. Daniel smiles and thanks David again for the clothes.

"What time is it?" Henry asked David. He response that it's 8:15.

"Ironic" Henry voices. "Anyways we should go and see mom before she begins to think something happened." With that they wave their good bye and leave the house making their way to the masion.