Curiosity killed the cat, they say. But satisfaction brought it back. A few years after the war Hermione is a widely respected academic about to start her latest research project. To see its completion, however, she will truly have to venture into the unknown. Cissy/Hermione pairing in due time.

When Belle forces Rumple to leave Storybrooke, what will happen when he returns 9 months later? After everything that they have been through will Belle forgive him or was that the final straw. Rumbelle angst/Romance. With hints of Outlaw Queen, Captain Swan and Snowing.