Bound by chains and blinded by lies, will the truth ever be revealed? Who am I, you may ask. I am their little 'marionette'. I am not living, but merely existing. Forced to wear a mask, will I ever break free of this hell? Constantly haunted by the endless nightmares, will I have a happy ending? "Papa, where are you? Why did you and Mama leave us?" ShikixOC

"Mary Margaret felt so much hurt for this young girl, and she wasn't sure why. She quickly convinced herself that it was probably just the teacher inside of her. Yet, she felt a tug of something for Emma... Almost maternal..." AU: Young Emma lives in Storybrooke with abusive foster parents during the curse. Trigger warning - abuse.