Episode Reaction: Interesting start to the second part I would say, and the jokes made between Regina and Emma were pretty hilarious. I also got a kick out of the demon thing(I know they called it something else I just don't remember what it is)from Fantasia, as that is my favorite sequence out of the whole movie(and the Sorcerer's Apprentice I suppose). I mean, all I could think about was the big booming music from Mussorgsky playing in the background and all those ghost things flying around that used to give us nightmares as children. Anyway, I was also extremely happy at how far Emma and Hook's relationship has gone... I mean seriously, it practically took them two seasons to finally admit their feeling for each other, and their just so good with each other! Still kinda wishing Rumbelle was back in the picture, but patience is a virtue I guess! Anyway, I'm excited to see what they come up with next, and to see the so called "good vs. evil" thing the producers have been talking about.

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Chapter 13

The Forest Within

Things quickly went back to normal after the small argument Emma and Graham had, and pretty soon it was time to start living like a peasant woman in a world coming straight out of the Middle Ages.

It took awhile to truly get used to it, as Emma could no longer take a luxurious bath everyday, nor set the temperature exactly how she would like it.

Every meal they had was hand cooked and fried, and while delicious, she couldn't faze the thought of how they got the animals.

While Graham was going into town to run some errands. Emma was sleeping on the bed, dreaming of emptiness as she was already in one herself.

She continued to try to keep herself occupied, playing with some weapons Graham had on his shelves, or going through an old trunk and praying she would find a jacket of some sort, to no avail.

It wasn't that she was getting bored, but simply that she wasn't used to this new world unlike Graham and her parents...

But Emma just kept telling herself that.

She suddenly jolted upright as she heard noise outside the cabin, and smiled brightly as she saw Graham appear through the dusty window.

She walked outside to be shocked at seeing two horses being lead at his side.

"Sorry it took so long, darling... got a little carried away at the marketplace."

Emma opened and closed her mouth at the sheer size of the animals. "I'd say so... how could you afford them?"

He shrugged his shoulders. "I guess there's a lot of loopholes in this world... usually I would have to sell deer hides for a good year to even get a fair sized donkey."

She placed her hand on one of the horse's necks and started petting softly, moving her hands in slow and graceful movements.

"So which one do you want?"

He pointed to both of them, signaling it was her choice. "You have to have a noble steed... it's just not natural in this world if you don't."

She shook her head. "No Graham this is too much... I can't accept these!"

He rolled his eyes. "Just pick one already... before I grow a grey hair."

Emma smirked and started circling the horses.

One was pitch black, with a couple of white socks here and there.

The other was a dapple grey, full of different colored shades and spots that reflected against the sun's rays.

"That one." She finally said, pointing at the dapple.

"Ah good choice."

He grabbed a saddle blanket and gently placed it over the horse's back.

"Wanna give him a ride?"

Emma's eyes widened. "Oh God... I'm not exactly one for horses you know."

Graham finally picked her up and placed her on the horse. "Oh don't be such a girl... it's not that bad."

Emma frowned at him. "I'm not a girl... I'm a woman. And I can prove that I can ride a horse right now!"

Graham signaled her to go. "Fine, then. Go around those trees as a practice run and come straight back. Hold onto that mane, and squeeze your legs to make him go."

She did as she was told, only to find herself losing her grip and falling head over heels on her back, knocking the wind out of her quickly.

He was laughing, which made Emma cock her eyebrows. "You're laughing at me... great."

Graham held out his hand towards her, and she screeched as he pulled her up onto his lips.

By the time they pulled away from each other again, they were both laughing hysterically.

She brushed his cheek softly. "I don't want this to end... please don't leave me."

Graham's laughter suddenly subsided as he stared lovingly into her eyes. "I can't guarantee I'll be here forever."

Emma held back tears. "I know... I just had to say it. It's been on my mind and I-"

He placed his finger on her lips and simply kissed her again to quiet her mumbling. "You talk way too much."

He pulled his horse's halter closer towards him and mounted from the side. "Here let me help you out this time."

As she joined his back side, he held her close to his waist, and she stole a kiss on the cheek.

"Ready?"

Emma smirked. "Absolutely."

And with that, they galloped off into the wilderness...

Unknown of the time that was left for them.