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And it's back home we go!

"Are you sure we can't convince you to stay here, sweetheart?" Helen asked. She and the rest of the family was outside the clock tower.

"I'm sure, as nice as this town is it's not home. We have to get back to our lives. In the Land of Untold Stories." Bernadette held Andrew's hand. She was ready to go home.

"Take care of yourself." Michael hugged her tight. "Please visit if you are able to. Don't become a stranger again."

"I'll see what I can do. She exchanged hugs with Helen and Julia. Then she noticed Snow and David standing close. Were they expecting good bye hugs also?

Well it wasn't going to happen, she was nowhere near that close with them. But they did get a well-meaning wave. And thankfully they accepted them.

Emma was another story. The Savior stepped up. "It was good to meet you and I hope you find everything you are looking for."

"Yeah, same to you." That sounded so lame to her ears. "I wish you nothing but happiness." Bernadette smiled.

"Bye bye." Andrew said next to her.

What kind of good bye was Killian expecting? What was Bernadette willing to give him? Why was everything so complicated and awkward?

Bernadette held her small wishing stone in her hands, touched it to her lips and tossed it on the ground. A portal appeared and the smells of home greeted them. She and Andrew were ready to set in.

"Wait."

That voice stopped Bernadette and she had no idea what to expect. She turned around and Killian was walking towards them. He got down to Andrew's level. "I wanted you to have something to remember your short time in Storybrooke." He handed the child a small wooden ship.

Andrew took it. "Thank you."

Killian nodded, keeping all of his emotions inside. He got back to his feet and just looked at Bernadette.

What was she supposed to say? "Killian, if I need anything, I'll let you know." She told him. Would she keep her promise, probably not but at least it was out there now. And he knew it.

He nodded and watched along with everyone else as Bernadette and Andrew left Storybrooke.

They landed in the middle of the town, causing people to stare at them. Bernadette didn't care, she was home.

"Come on, you are going to Mother Hubbard. She will want to make sure you are safe. I have to go make my own visit."

The school house was empty and quiet when Bernadette softly knocked on the door. She didn't want to startle him.

The man at the desk looked up and a bright smile out on his face. "Miss Bernadette, you're back." He stood up and for a moment it looked as if he was going to run towards her but changed him mind. "I was worried you wouldn't come back."

"This is my home, Mr. Crane. I would always find my way back." She walked into the room.

"Rumor has it that you went to another realm. Please tell me all about it." He offered her his arm, he was always such a gentleman.

She smiled and took his arm. "I went to Storybrooke, met up with a few old friends. There's nothing more to tell."

"I heard Andrew went with you."

"Not exactly. He was kidnapped."

"Kidnapped? Is he safe? What happened?"

Bernadette squeezed his hand. "Andrew is safe and sound. I called in a favor to save him and I kind of saved the world in the process." That just dawned on her.

"Then that calls for celebration." He went to his desk and pulled put a flask.

"I thought you didn't drink." Bernadette chuckled.

"Don't mar the celebration. And don't tell any of the parents this is here."

"My lips are sealed." She grinned. She sat herself on the desk and he sat below her in the chair.

"So tell me of your adventure." He was truly interested, after his eyes left her lips.

Bernadette realized in that moment she couldn't deny him anything. "Storybrooke was strange, strange food which was actually quite delicious, strange clothes which I did not try on and it had what they call modern conveniences. Lights inside that aren't candles, running water inside so you can have a hot bath whenever you want. I did meet up with a few old acquaintances. Snow White and Prince Charming are still happily married with two children and a grandson. Storybrooke seems to be a place of second chances, the Evil Queen isn't really evil anymore, she is just Regina now, a good person who made bad choices. But the Dark One is still the Dark One. I was reunited with my adopted parents, Andrew got to meet his what he called his grandparents. It was really the only highlight of the trip."

"You met up with someone else from your past, didn't you?" He wanted to know.

Bernadette had planned on staying away from that topic. But if she wanted this relationship to go forward, she was going to have to be honest. "Andrew's father was there."

"How was that reunion?"

"As violent as our last fight. But in the end, we came to an understanding. Neither of us is the same person anymore, we both changed for the better. He's a good man, he's in a relationship with the Savior. I wish them all the happiness in the world."

"Did he want anything from you?"

"Just to know that Andrew was safe and loved and has a good role model in his life."

"Well, Andrew has you. You are easily the most brilliant and brave woman I have ever had the privilege to know."

Bernadette smiled. This was why she came back. The Land of Untold Stories was her home. Now she had to take a leap of faith. "Kiss me."

Ichabod stared for a moment then his eyes softened. "I thought you would never ask, Bernadette." He leaned up and suddenly everything was perfect.

OMG, it's Ichabod Crane, the version for the show Sleepy Hallow. So he's smart, witty, funny and cute. Very sad that show ended, but when the main character dies and it's a show based on friendship...

Reveiws? Thank you for all the support for this story.

Alright, this is the end of my experiment with the Untold Stories. I hope you enjoyed this journey, I know I did.

For those wondering if this is my last story in the Once Upon a Time world, it was supposed to be. But then inspiration struck. Something very different, came to me as I actually paid attention to the first 10 minutes of Pacific Rim. So yeah... it's kind of like Recruited but more family drama. I have no publication date, and barely an outline and a few scenes for it. I am currently working on a book that I want to get published by the end of this year (I'm the "third" draft right now). So maybe sometime next year for the Once story.

Starting up next week, I'm going back to the world the Librarians with "Easier Said Than Done".