Co Author: Nerwen Aldarion. AU After Skin Deep. Emma has to take care of Rose French, Moe's granddaughter, after he is hospitalized. She begins to investigate Rose's missing mother and unknown father, uncovering a secret story from another world. Meanwhile, Mr. Gold struggles with the knowledge that he might have another child, one he must protect from Regina.

Bates and Anna's road to happiness has already had more than its share of bumps; his arrest and what comes of it is only the next test of their love. Short vignettes covering on- and offscreen scenes in their romance; sequel to "For This Love."

AU. Each night, in Lord Maurice's castle, the revelers dance, celebrating their deliverance from the Ogres. Belle, mistress of Lord Gaston, endures it as she endures everything since her husband, Rumplestiltskin, died, trying to protect their son, Baelfire-till Lord Maurice sells the boy to a vengeful Dark One. Nominated for Best Rumbelle AU for the TEA awards.

"It's you." Esme opens her eyes to a new life, and the man who has haunted her dreams for a decade. Follow her tale as she discovers herself, gains an unconventional family, and lives a love story that rivals the classics.

This is a creation for my inner child, who always wondered what happened to Belle and her prince after they stopped dancing. I did my best to honor the character development already established by the movie. To me, Disney's Beauty and the Beast is one of THE great love stories. This a direct continuation of the story, picking up just moments after the movie ends.

"Good friends are like stars; you don't always see them, but they're always there." I feel that this applies to Carlisle and Esme - they've been in the background the whole saga and never got enough of a voice. This is my opinion of that voice. Canon

Here's a series of Carlisle/Esme one-shots about their years as a couple, as parents, and as individuals. Some fluff, some angst, and lots of stories from various points of view. Hope you enjoy!

It's been tradition to foretell the future of those in Maurice's family for as long as he can remember. When the fairies read Belle's future they see great darkness there: she will bear the Dark One a child. At her father's request, the fairies seal her in a tower from which she can never leave. Rumplestilskin knows, however, that there's something he wants in that tower.

An in-depth exploration into the backstories and personalities of the characters of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Semi-prequel, but will eventually explore life during and after the events of the movie.

AU Belle hasn't had an easy life. Her father stole her crown, shut her out and deemed her the village whore unworthy of any kindness. She isn't at all surprised when he sells her to the King of Scotland. A man so evil that there are rumors that he steals and skins children for their pelts. But she isn't as defenseless as she seems. Nor he so cruel. Can they find love? Please review

She laughed at his jokes and looked after him. She was beautiful and kind and Bae adored her. … she was also seventeen, and off-limits.

What if Rumplestiltskin HAD rescued Belle from the Evil Queen? What if Belle had never been in the asylum, instead right there at Mr. Gold's side as the story unfolded? Highly AU, a look at how Season One may have played out had Belle been present for each episode.

Sixteen year old Esme finds herself given in marriage to a doctor she barely knows. Set in 1911. - but decided to include Edward, he is way too endearing to Carlisle and Esme to be left behind.

In a hospital basement, the desperate Jefferson rescues a woman thought long dead from Mr. Gold's past in order to obtain the Dark One's help in the war against Regina that is about to begin. Half the curse is broken but there are hearts to mend and evil queens to kill in order for it to be fully obliterated. Sequel to 'Tale as Old as Time', but can stand as it's own story as well

Belle sells herself to Rumple as a slave in exchange to save her fathers kingdom. But as time passes does she see her sacrifice bloom into something more with the seemingly devious Rumple? Alternate ending up.

Carlisle was obliged to marry a woman of regal manners, but fell in love with the modest girl of caramel hair. A forbidden love that flourished at the beginning of the XX century, and lasted the rest of their immortal lives.

An exploration of Carlisle and Esme's experiences during the newborn battle in Eclipse. Canon interpretation.

The Human Years begins when Esme is just a child. She tells her own story as she meets Dr. Cullen for the first time, teaches, marries, escapes and then falters in the face of the ultimate heartbreak. It is the true story of your favorite vampire mom.