AN: Thanks for all the incredible responses! Keep them coming! I know replies get long, but I love that so many are still following me on the incredible journey that is this story. See previous chapter for explanation on realms. Now that the realms are united, everyone is on Storybrooke time and aging for adults is very slow due to the Chalice.

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Below is a comprehensive list of face claims and all can be googled.

Face Claims:

Leo Charming Nolan: Matt Lanter

Eva Charming Nolan: Bailee Madison

Summer Charming Nolan: Joey King(young) and Luna Blaise(older)

Bobby Charming Nolan: Logan Lerman

Christopher Sean: Dr. Paul Sakura

Aphrodite: a blonde Ginnifer Goodwin

Xander(Robert) Nolan Charming: David Cubitt(the actor they cast for Robert in canon)

Clayton(even though he's finally dead): Vincent Irizarry

Mephisto: Formerly, Henry Fonda. Newly – Jeff Kober

Amora the Enchantress: Laura Dern

Seth: Rami Malek

The Major, Patricia Donovan: Camryn Manheim

Zorro: Galen Gering

Nick: Danny Pino

Angela: Jordana Brewster

Hermes: Nakia Burrise

Prince John: Paul Giamatti

Sir Hiss: Jesse Eisenberg

JJ: Garrett Wareing

Nora: Mae Whitman

Queen Serenity: Sarah Michelle Gellar

King Endymion: Freddie Prinze Jr.

Apollo: Amir Arison

Artemis: Rachel Leigh Cook

Drizella Tremaine (1.0): Melanie Lynskey – Drizella Tremaine 2.0(Ivy Belfry) is still Adelaide Kane.

Rodmilla Tremaine: Angelica Houston

Johnny Clayton(Junior): Paul Telfer

Natalie Zearing: Melissa Roxburgh

Thalia Zearing: Stacey Haiduk

Hera: Melissa Archer

Zeus: Greg Vaughan

Dione: Arianne Zucker

Athena: Catherine Sutherland

Nyx: Selma Blair

The agents:

Agent Tessa Green: Sasha Alexander

Agent: Brian Dorsey: Scott Porter

Agent Danielle Harding: Ellen Tamaki

Sirius Clayton: Billy Zane

John Clayton(the first): Hank Azaria

John Clayton(the second): Thaao Penghlis

Malina Pizarro: Alicia Coppola

Dr. Hector La Guerra: David Dayan Fisher

Adam Rodriguez: Santo

Cote de Pablo: Irina

Zia: Camila Banus

The Dragon Queen(Zia Troyano): Julia Jones

The Dragon King(Esteban Zhu Ling): Michael Copon

Mendoza: Javier Bardem

Tao Xang Li: Jay Laga'aia

Queen Nubia: Nadia Bjorlin

Ali Larter: Goldilocks

Le Fou: Josh Gad

Joe: Bobby Cannavale

Frankie: Ezra Miller

Grimm: Sam Rockwell

King Runeard: Alfred Molina

If I missed any, let me know and I will add to the face claims. :)

Here are individual responses to reviews:

Ghostwriter: Thanks! Glad you're enjoying it! Yep, lots going on.

Jennifer Baratta: Thanks! Glad you're enjoying it!

The Mandalorian Terminator: Thanks! Glad you're enjoying it!

Number Ten: Yep, Goldie is annoying and she's not going to get better, I'm afraid. I add another layer to her in this chapter, but it doesn't add much sympathy for her. She does make a point though. Some may see the Charmings as causing the trouble they are solving in the first place. But it's the Charmings, so they're still the heroes, especially to us. Yep, they have been controlling things before Storybrooke appeared, so having people from another land muck up what you've been doing for hundreds of years in a matter of days won't be taken lightly by those left. The rock is very mysterious and probably more than a rock. To what end will remain to be seen. I explain if Johnny has or does not have magic in this chapter. It's funny you mention Jekyll dying. Because I can tell you, without telling you anything else, that the final battle with him is imminent. Not in this chapter, but you'll see the ground work begin to be laid for that. Yes, the Fandral and Zorro team is a happy accident that was meant to be a one off, but they were such a great team and I made Zorro one of my favorite actors from Days of Our Lives, so I knew I had to keep Zorro as Fandral's right hand. I don't watch Family Guy, but do watch South Park on occasion so I know what you mean about the guilty pleasure thing. :)

Grace5231973: Thanks! Calypso was a surprise for sure. Glad you're enjoying!

Jaide Salvatore: Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! :)

Addison Faye: Thank you!

Zariah: No worries, I get it. Life gets very busy. I'm glad you like the story. I know there is a lot going on, but we will begin to defeat many of the current villains and finish many of the ongoing storylines very soon. I can't say if the rock is connected directly to Moana yet. It may echo themes from Moana or have a few nods to it. But I likely will not be bringing in anymore characters. I haven't seen Raya yet and likely will not be adding more as there is already an abundance of characters and a lot going on. Glad you're still enjoying though.

Gaby2019: Are you asking how old the Charming kid's significant others are? If so, well, we know Killian is probably somewhere between 300-400 years old. But if you cut out the years he didn't age in Neverland, he's probably in his forties somewhere, but we know that no one ages much in the United Realms, thanks to the chalice. Elsa is probably about Leo's age, in her thirties somewhere. Paul should be closer to Snow and Charming's biological ages, which is probably in their seventies. Obviously, Snow and Charming still look like they're in their thirties or forties. Paul was de-aged by his father the Dragon way back somewhere between chapters 50-60. JJ is about twenty-two or three, so just a few years older than Summer. And Bobby doesn't have a girlfriend, but both Olivia Flaversham and Zia Ramos are about his age, around 14-15. Hope that answers your question. :)

Sexystarwarslover: Yeah, it was the perfect way to end the chapter with some Snowing love. Yeah, it's not good, but it turns out, Li had no real idea if the jar had power and if it does, he didn't know how to use it. And yep, he doesn't know Snow and David. They saved the day, as they always do. Yeah, Hyde found himself a little family of sorts. Yeah, sounds like King Runeard was a terrible King. Yep, he encountered Gothel and stole the power he has. But no one will lose any sleep over Gothel's soul disintegrating. Ha, yeah Bobby's quips are on par with Emma's. Nope, Calypso will not get near the baby. Yep, the Charming kids in action. Thankfully, Calypso went down quickly and that's one less monster for the Charmings. Yep, I loved Leo teasing his baby bro about his crush. Yep, ending with a bit of Snowing love. Glad you enjoyed it! :)

AnonSnowing: Yep, this story is officially 100 chapters longer than DoL. It's a bit crazy that it's so long, but I love it. We'll at least make 250 with it probably. Nope, no mistrust or secrets with Snowing. David made me swoon too when he cupped Snow's cheek. He's just so dreamy. Yep, no one wants Goldie there. Yeah, they're having a quick vision, thanks to the chalice. Yes, Tao didn't trust Aphrodite, because of Zeus. He does seem like he might be a bit shady. Yep, they opened it and it's not what anyone thought it would be. So still a mystery as to what it does, if anything at all. I love Dashing Rose too. Creepyl takes the creepy to an astronomical level for sure. Yep, it's familiar. This is kind of my version of the gauntlet without murdering half the people. Yep, Hyde's invention may give them the edge they need. Nah, no heroes will die...but I am going to bring everyone to the edge probably with this coming battle. No, peace doesn't suit Runeard, so he'll have to go too. Yeah, Gothel ceased to exist. No one will miss her. At one time, I would have said that Jekyll would be the final big bad. But I've decided he's going to be the first in this batch of baddies to fall and fall hard. It's going to be epic with what I'm building to. Yep, just a green stone...or is it? Yep, the jealousy runs deep for Calypso. Summer's bubble power is still one of the best abilities. I love all their powers too though. Yeah, Goldie is like a gnat. Just like Blue was, only worse in some ways. Yeah, Bobby has a crush. It's adorable. Yep, Snowing love is the best way to end the chapter. Glad you enjoyed it!

Finding You Always

Chapter 233: I've Got You Under My Skin

Snow hummed sleepily, as her green eyes fluttered open and she found David's side of the bed empty, though still warm. She heard him talking and turned her head, only to see him on the balcony, just in his sleep pants that rested low on his hips. She watched him and admired his physique, as she often did and found his shirt on the floor. She put it on, buttoned a few of the buttons, and then padded out to the balcony with him. She put her arms around him from behind and rested her head against his back.

"Okay princess...we'll see you and the baby soon," he said, as she slid her hands up his sides and to his shoulders, before draping them around his neck. She proceeded then to start pressing kisses to the back of his neck and shoulders, enjoying how it made his voice go husky into the phone, at which point, he had to clear his throat. He chuckled.

"Yes...we'll have breakfast, including bacon when you get here," he told their daughter, as he hung up the phone.

"You are a very naughty bandit," he chided, as he turned to her grinning face and kissed her passionately.

"Then you better arrest me, Sheriff," she tempted, as his lips moved to her neck.

"Very tempting, but I'll let it slide this time," he teased, as he kissed her again.

"Emma is on her way?" she asked, as he took her by the hand and led her to the bathroom and started the shower.

"Yeah...she's bringing Hope and going with us to Cibola. She said first that we need to visit Hyde at the University, but wouldn't tell me why," he replied, as they undressed and stepped into the shower together. No matter how busy they were, they always found time for intimacy, even if it was during their morning routine.

She kissed him passionately and her hands roamed his sculpted body. Their passion, as usual, culminated in lovemaking in the shower. Then they proceeded to wash up together, which was an act almost as intimate as their lovemaking, with kisses, caresses, and sensual strokes. Once they were finished with their longer than normal shower, they wrapped themselves in fluffy towels and exited the bathroom with arms still around each other. It didn't matter that they had been married for over four decades, for the excitement and passion between them never dulled. Being together for them, was familiar and practiced, yet always thrilling. He never failed to make her weak in the knees and fall apart, sometimes with just a touch in the right place. Her body was a well explored map to him and he knew it well. It was the same for her. She knew exactly how and where to touch him to elicit a reaction.

As their lips parted, he pressed her flush against his bare chest and she pressed her forehead to his. They swayed gently together, needing no music, and she smiled at him.

"If we don't have bacon ready for Emma when she gets here...she will be very grumpy," she mentioned. He chuckled.

"Yeah…I guess we better get dressed," he said, as she sat at her vanity and combed her wet hair. It was shoulder length now and she had debated cutting it, but decided to keep it this length for a while. She dried it and then got dressed, while he waited. Once they were done, they went down to the kitchen, hand in hand, only to find that the staff was almost done with breakfast and the kids were already at the table.

"How do we keep forgetting that we have this now?" he asked. She smiled.

"Because we went almost four decades without it," she reminded him, as they sat down and were served coffee. It was still a little weird for them. They had liked and gotten used to doing all of this themselves while raising a family with five hungry kids at the table. They missed it, but knew they were far too busy with all their duties as rulers to manage a household by themselves, let alone a castle now. Regina had warned her to not go without a staff and she was right, for their castle would probably be a mess without the staff, for they were hardly ever home these days.

"Good morning," Snow said, as she kissed them both on the head and they sat down.

"Morning," Summer replied, as she continued to text.

"Are you texting JJ?" Snow asked curiously. She blushed.

"Yeah...he wants to go roller skating today. He's teasing me, because I've lived in Storybrooke all my life and didn't even realize Storybrooke had a roller skating rink," she replied.

"Oh yeah...this place was created in the 1980's. Roller skating was the thing to do," Emma said, as she arrived with Hope, who was toddling beside her.

"There's our little princess," Snow gushed, as she toddled toward David and he scooped her up.

"You know...after we get done with everything today, maybe we should swing by the toy store," he mentioned. Emma sighed.

"Dad...she's a million toys, most of them from you and Mom," the blonde chided.

"You can never have too many stuffed animals," he protested.

"Our spare bedroom says otherwise," Emma retorted, as Snow chuckled and sat Hope in her lap.

"So a roller skating date with JJ? Sounds fun," Snow gushed and David grunted beside her. She gave him a look.

"What? He's a nice kid, but I'm never going to get excited about my peanut...dating," he said glumly.

"Oh Daddy...I'll always need you," Summer promised. He smiled at her and planted a kiss on her head.

"I know, peanut. But you know me...letting go is not one thing I do well," he admitted and Snow squeezed hand, giving him a loving look.

"So…I guess you want to fill us in on what went on here while we were gone?" Snow asked. Emma smiled.

"Yeah...but it's actually not bad like you think. I mean, parts of it are terrible, but there's a good reason we need to go see Hyde today," she replied, as she opened up a file.

"Did we book Fidget again? I knew he'd reoffend when he was released," David said.

"Well, he did reoffend, but we didn't book him, because he's dead," Emma replied.

"How did that happen?" Snow asked.

"Well…Hyde came to Rose and Fandral and asked for their help finding his colleague, Hiram Flaversham and his daughter Olivia," Emma explained.

"Flaversham...he works at the University as an engineer, right?" Snow asked. She nodded.

"He and Hyde are good friends and apparently they are their own little family. Hyde is like an Uncle to his daughter. They went missing and so he went to Fandral and Zorro for help," she replied, as David read over the report.

"Pleasure Island?" he asked. She nodded.

"Their place was a mess when they investigated and Fidget left behind some evidence that he might be responsible so Fandral knew he likely had taken them there. Come to find out...Jekyll was behind it," Emma replied.

"Oh, that horrible monster…" Snow fretted.

"Please tell me he didn't hurt them?" she asked. Emma shook her head.

"No...they're both okay. Jekyll wanted Hiram's skills as an engineer to help him build more of his horrors and he used Olivia to force him to do it. Thankfully, Fandral and Zorro tracked Fidget pretty easily and made him lead them to Jekyll," Emma continued.

"So they were rescued?" David asked, as he continued to scan the report and signed off on it at the conclusion.

"Yeah, they did...but that's not even the best part," Emma said.

"Well...don't keep us in suspense," Snow urged.

"Before they went to Pleasure Island, Hyde unveiled a new invention that he and Hiram developed. A new metal that is very similar and nearly as durable to a pretty famous metal on the Earth in the realm that Fandral comes from," Emma said.

"Wait...you mean like Adamantine?" Bobby asked.

"Yep…" she confirmed.

"That's awesome!" he exclaimed.

"Adamantine?" Snow asked.

"You need to read more comic books, Mom," Bobby replied and Emma snickered.

"Comic books...right," she said.

"Anyway, Hyde created a new sword for Fandral made from this metal and it gave him the needed edge that I think we've been missing against Jekyll," Emma replied.

"What kind of edge?" David asked, almost afraid to hope.

"He cut Jekyll's hands off...and he couldn't use his demon fire to regrow them. Now, he's probably figured out a way since then, but he wasn't able to heal from it immediately," Emma replied. Their eyes widened.

"That's huge...does Fandral think he can defeat him?" David asked. Emma smiled.

"No Dad...but you can once Hyde reinforces the chalice sword with this new metal," she replied and he became thoughtful.

"Think about it...this new science created metal, combined with the magic of the chalice and Jekyll finally goes down," Emma said. Snow looked at her husband and he took her hand. Did they dare hope that this may give them the edge they needed to finally destroy him once and for all.

"If it can destroy Jekyll...then it could destroy Mephisto too, right?" Summer asked.

"Most likely, though I think the kid here could do that himself too," Emma replied.

"We haven't seen him since Italy. Do you think he's waiting or building an army out there?" Bobby asked.

"Possibly...we know he can possess untold amounts of people. It's unsettling that he's out there somewhere and there's no way to tell where until he decides to pop up," Emma replied.

"We'll deal with him when he does...but eliminating Jekyll is a top priority," David said.

"Yes...it has to be," Emma replied.

"What do you mean by that exactly?" Snow asked.

"Because of what he had Hiram help him to build, but I'm sure he can explain it better," Emma replied.

"Well...then let's finish up and get over there," David suggested, as they finished eating and were soon headed out.

Hours ago...before dawn

"I hate this...I hate this, I hate them...argh…" Goldie complained, as they trekked through the woods. As a resident of Storybrooke and the United Realms, there were only two official ways into town. Since Snow and Charming had created the barrier around them, it was impenetrable to outsiders and even those residents returning, unless you had the proper identification.

In the United Realms, much like the Land Without Magic, most had driver's licenses or non-driver identification cards. To make sure those residents returning from a visit outside their barrier, Emma had come up with the idea that they should magically encode all identification cards with a hologram signature, not unlike the one found on credit cards. If this extra layer was not present on the identification card, it was easily flagged when it was scanned at the two checkpoints, either the town line or the Harbor. It was a very secure system and everyone coming in and out of the United Realms had to go through the checkpoint, unless you were the Charmings and their clan, who just magicked in and out whenever they wanted.

Since they were both wanted, they didn't dare try to get through the town line check point, run by the dwarves, or the one at the Harbor, which was run by Harbor Master Killian Jones by day and his first hand, Smee, by night, they had to get creative.

There was only one tiny loophole in the entire system that few knew about, mainly just the smugglers on Pleasure Island. The stream that ran through the valley in the woods led to the Harbor and around any checkpoints. Once they followed it all the way, they would pop up at the docks, but past the checkpoint. But getting there was no easy task and was a hike that was not for the faint of heart.

"You and me both...these damn woods are hell," Grimm agreed, as they trekked the rocky outcroppings along the stream.

"Our latest podcast seems to be doing very well though," he said, checking his phone.

"Yeah...some negative comments about the precious Charmings, but still too many that love them," she grumbled, as she scrolled through her social media. Unfortunately for her, she stepped on an odd shaped rock and lost her balance, causing her to fall into the stream. She shouted in frustration, as her phone went dead and she was now wet and cold.

"Did I mention I hate them!?" she cried.

"Once or twice," he mused, as he extended his hand and helped her out of the water.

"We're almost there though," he said.

"Then you owe me a good stiff drink when we get back to your tavern," she replied.

"A drink? I'm gonna need a bottle," he said, as they finally reached the mouth of the stream which popped them up right behind the cannery. They were in and could now sneak onto a boat to Pleasure Island. Thankfully, it was the middle of the night. Getting past Smee was a lot easier than getting past Killian Jones.

Unfortunately, someone stepped out of the cannery to take a break from the night shift and it happened to be Goldie's sometimes drunken and always belligerent husband.

Well, well...if it isn't my wife, the star and murderer, apparently," he drawled, as he lit a cigarette.

"Shut up Sid," she snapped, as she glared at him.

"Temper, temper...new boyfriend?" he asked.

"The name is Grimm...and we're not together," Grimm replied.

"Smart man...trust me, she's a psycho," Sid replied.

"Takes one to know one, you sadistic prick," she growled.

"Give me one good reason not to call the cops on you? Maybe they'll give me a reward for turning you in," he said.

"You hate the cops and if you do, I'll spill everything I know about you and believe me, I have the evidence," she warned. He scoffed.

"Whatever bitch...I'm glad to be rid of you," he growled, as they made their way to the Harbor, while Sid finished his break and went back to work.

"Nice guy," Grimm mentioned. She snorted.

"That was mild," she replied.

"What do you have on him?" Grimm asked curiously. She smirked.

"Well...most of the hookers he brings home are borderline. He likes them young and he also gives them drugs. He also gets rough, as you know," she replied.

"Dealing and using drugs, rape, and assault. Yeah...he'd be wise to keep his mouth shut," he said.

"Don't worry...he won't go through with that threat. He's got a rap sheet a mile long and would face hard time if he crosses me," she assured him, as they found an unmarked boat and slipped past Smee. Grimm manned the boat and they set out for Pleasure Island.

Jekyll seethed, as he stormed around his lab. He was still livid at his defeat at Fandral's hands and the permanent loss of his limbs. He could not underestimate the Asgardian again, nor Charming. As much as he hated it, Snow White's prince was every bit a match for him as Rose Red's warrior.

Thankfully, he had Flaversham's designs for the devices he needed to take control of and defeat the entire family. With her husband and children under his control, Snow would finally be his.

For now though, it was time to test the new gloves he had just finished from Hiram's blueprints. He replaced one of the black gloves, giving him synthetic magic and replacing his hands at the moment for one of the new golden one. He stepped outside his lab and saw a man hobbling along from the tavern. He was shaking and probably in withdrawal. He was likely looking for his next fix and he approached.

"This is yours if you agree to help me with an experiment," Jekyll said, as he showed him several gold coins in his hand.

"What...what do I have to do?" the man asked.

"Absolutely nothing," Jekyll said, as he thrust his hand into the man's chest and pulled out his heart. It didn't look at all like a healthy, beating heart should. There were patches of black and parts of it were a sickly yellow, indicating the damage years of drug abuse had likely done. The man cried out, as Jekyll's fingers passed through his heart and extracted a tiny gem from inside it. This man's star gem had no spark and was useless, like most star gems, but the glove had allowed him to extract it without damaging the heart. He smirked with satisfaction.

"Excellent…" he said, as he placed it back inside the heart and thrust it back into his chest, before depositing the gold into the man's hand.

"You have been most helpful," he said, as he returned to his lab.

"Soon...my lovely Snow," he said wistfully, as he gazed at her portrait on his wall. He could barely contain himself at the thought of finally having her.

He still remembered the first time he saw her and how he thought she was Rose Red. He was then shocked to learn that she was but a look alike, but no less magnificent. In fact, he soon learned that Snow White was as brilliant as she was beautiful and his obsessive nature had sent his madness into overdrive. It had started with an admiration from afar and he agreed to help them with their initial fear of Hyde. He had even told Dr. Whale such himself. He was admiring her from the afar and nothing more.

"She is beautiful...I'll give you that. I've always thought so, but she has to be the most unavailable woman in the all the realms," Whale warned. Jekyll signaled for a refill on his drink.

"Quite…" he agreed.

"Yet you keep staring at her longingly. Trust me, Charmz will start to notice. The guy is as overprotective as they come, especially when it comes to his beloved Snow White," the other doctor warned.

"Trust me, I have no intention of taking any action. A man can simply admire from afar," Jekyll assured.

That conversation had been a lifetime ago and became a complete lie, as his madness had consumed him soon after. One afternoon of working with her was all it took for him to know he had to have her. He had faced nothing but rejection in his romantic life all his life. First, with Mary Lydgate, who wanted Hyde instead of him. Then with Rose Red, who was already married to Fandral, and then Snow White, who was already married to her Charming. He could no longer handle the rejection and snapped, leading him down the path to where he currently was. Even his time in the netherworld had not dulled his obsession with her and once he was given another chance, he had resumed his pursuit. As usual though, her husband and children stood in his way and he was not going to underestimate them this time. Despite his demon powers, the children seemed to have a well of unlimited magic. And Charming...he was now well aware that Hyde would provide him with his new invention, just as he had with Fandral. But he was determined to be the victor.

"Soon...my lovely Snow. Soon…" he promised, as he gazed at her image.

Snow and David arrived at the University, with Emma, Hope, and Bobby tagging along. Summer had parted ways with them and was off to spend the day with JJ. He was starting his new job as a paramedic very soon and she would be resuming classes at the University, as well as her dancing, so they were spending their free time together.

"Good morning," Snow greeted, as they stepped into the lab.

"Ah...good morning, Your Majesties," Hyde greeted, as they stepped away from the large cauldron, which they had over a contained fire.

"Your Majesties...this is my colleague, Hiram Flaversham and his daughter Olivia," he said, as they shook hands with the engineer.

"It's very nice to meet you and I'm so glad you and your daughter are safe. I am so sorry about that horrible man and anything he put you through," Snow said.

"You are very gracious, Your Majesty and nothing that madman did is your fault. Fortunately, we're okay," Hiram replied.

"I'm so glad and I don't know what I would have done if that monster hurt a child, especially since he's tried to hurt mine before," Snow fretted, as she put her hands on Bobby's shoulders.

"I'm okay too, Mom," he assured.

"I'm Bobby," he said, introducing himself to the blonde girl that was about his age.

"Olivia," she replied shyly.

"Is this the metal?" Bobby asked curiously, as he peered into the cauldron.

"It is...and we used a mold for the sword to create Fandral's weapon. But for this, we will need you to dip the chalice into the metal and then will harden around it," Hyde said. Snow and David summoned the Chalice between them and together, they placed it in the vat of molten metal. Once it was completely coated, Bobby used his magic to extract the chalice and set it down on the table so it could cool.

"You have magic too?" Olivia asked. He blushed.

"Yeah…" he answered shyly, as the metal proceeded to cool quickly and Snow and Charming separated the Chalice into their respective weapons.

"Before, your blade could withstand Jekyll's demon power and match it. But now, you should have an extra edge and like Fandral's sword, his demon fire cannot heal so quickly from any wounds you inflict," Hyde said.

"And your arrows should have the same power as well," he added, as he looked at Snow.

"Thank you...this is incredible," David said, as he examined his new fortified blade.

"Jekyll is a danger to everyone...he must be eliminated permanently," Hyde said. David extended his hand.

"I can assure you...I'm going to end him for good this time and then he won't be able to come after anyone we love," David assured him. Snow hooked her hand on his elbow and leaned her head against his arm.

"Thank you so much…" Snow said.

"You both have to face the true challenge of defeating him. This was the least we could do to help," Hyde replied.

"So...maybe I'll see you around school when I get back next semester?" Bobby asked. She nodded.

"I hope so," she replied. With that, the Charmings left the University and set out for the Harbor. Killian would be taking them to the island of Mu to consult the people there about the strange rock and the jar it was inside.

The upper level of the prison, the most heavily guarded with magically reinforced cells, didn't get much free time in the prison courtyard. But for about an hour a day, they were allowed to get a bit of fresh air and move around. There was also one computer with heavily restricted internet access and everything the prisoners did was monitored.

Johnny rarely had an interest in using it since you couldn't do much on it and usually sat on the benches, while a few of the other inmates watched what passed for news in the United Realms, especially now that Goldilocks was doing her own alternative show direct from Pleasure Island. But today's broadcast was suddenly of great interest to him, as he learned of what had just occurred.

"So once again, the Charmings have both created the problem and solved it. Washington DC was nearly both smashed to oblivion and flooded, apparently by some Goddess named Calypso," Goldie reported. That had been the very thing to get Johnny's attention. Calypso, also known as Callista Stavros, was dead. His mother was dead. Like Clayton, she had been a hands off parent in the early years. She had handed him off to various nannies or caretakers, while she trekked the globe with Clayton most of the time, making deals, running their operation, and collecting whatever had their attention that week.

When he was with her, he endured all the stories about the Goddess Aphrodite and how his father wanted her to bear him an heir. But when that fell through and his access to Snow White wasn't feasible due to the curse, he had settled on her as his third choice.

If that wasn't bad enough, once he was grown and began to learn his place as his father's successor, he then had to hear about his father's admiration of the Snow and Charming's children and how incredible their magic was.

Despite his mother being a Goddess and as a result, himself a Demi-God, he was born with no magic. Clayton had been extremely upset when he displayed no magical abilities when they were in Atlantis. He had no natural ability and despite his control over their lives, the fairies refused to teach him any magic. It had caused him to have, not only a chip on his shoulder, but a huge inferiority complex. Not to mention an intense hatred of the Charmings, especially their five magical spawn that he was constantly compared to.

His mother never really had a good answer for him as to why he had no magic, but Clayton considered him inferior because of it. Not having a magical sire was one thing he lamented. He had insisted that he could have avoided death at the hands of the Charmings the first time if he had someone with magic on his side. And Johnny was sure that he would say it led to his demise for the final time. Even though, so far, not even God magic had been able to overpower the Charmings. Even if he had been born with magic, it wouldn't have been a match for them and was moot at this point.

But that didn't change the fact that they had basically ruined his life from the beginning. His mother might not have been much of a mother, but she was still all he had now, even if she seemed un-bothered that they had looked him up and basically tossed away the key. And then there was Natalie...and his own child. She was pregnant with his sire, so he had heard through Goldie's broadcasts when she was mocking the Charming family, who was definitely the reporter's favorite foils. But that was his child and they were going to make sure he never even met him or her...let alone was involved in its life. But if he ever got out of here, which wasn't likely, he would do his best to make them all pay. A breakout from this place was nearly impossible. Even during the recent blackout, the prison had been operated on a backup set of generators and computer systems. But if he did manage it someday, he swore, he would make it count…

Snow and David stood at the bow of the Jolly Roger, as their son-in-law sailed them to the island of Mu. They could see it in the distance now and the brilliance of Cibola behind it as well. Snow leaned her head against his chest, as they enjoyed the sun beaming down on them and the breeze. It may have been winter in most of the realms, but Mu, through magic, retained its tropical climate, despite the fact that it now existed in the ocean off the coast of Maine.

"What are you thinking?" he whispered to her.

"I am thinking about that second honeymoon you and I have never really gotten to take," she mentioned. He smiled.

"Sounds like some good thoughts," he said.

"And I have every intention of making that happen...if we're ever not in mortal danger," he added. She smirked.

"I really hope that day is coming," she said.

"Me too, my darling," he replied, as he kissed her tenderly.

"I promise that you and I are going to go somewhere and be alone. Completely alone for at least two weeks," he promised. She smiled and bit her bottom lip.

"That sounds amazing...clothing optional," she mused, as she gave him a naughty grin. He grinned back.

"The less clothing...the better," he agreed, as he kissed her again and she rested her head on his shoulder with arms around his neck. They gazed out over the water together and were soon docking near the shore. From there, they boarded one of the dinghies to take them ashore. Word of their visit spread quickly once they were spotted and the Queen of Mu, along with Zia and her parents, were there to greet them as they came ashore.

"It's so good to see you again," Irina said, as she and Snow shared a hug.

"It's good to see you too," Snow replied.

"Bobby!" Zia called, as she waved to him and he shyly waved back. Emma smirked and nudged him forward.

"Hi Zia...it's really good to see you," he said.

"You too...mother and father said I can go to public school next semester if I want to. We're going to be in the same grade," she replied.

"That's great...I'll show you the ropes," he promised.

"What do we owe the honor of this visit, Your Majesties?" Queen Nubia asked.

"For starters...this," David said, as he showed them the jar. Nubia gasped.

"This...this has been lost for centuries!" she exclaimed.

"We happened to meet a man named Ichiro Suun Li. He claimed to be the ancestor of Tao Xang Li," Snow said.

"That would make sense. This jar has not been seen since Tao lived on this island," Nubia replied.

"That's what doesn't make a lot of sense to me," Emma chimed in, as attention turned to her.

"I mean...I get that he sought the truest loves, or children of the sun, as he called them, but why didn't he bring them back here to open the gates to Cibola? Wasn't that what he wanted?" Emma asked.

"That's a good question," David agreed.

"My ancestor and namesake refused to," Zia answered, as they looked at her.

"Was it because too many were looking for it?" Bobby asked. She nodded.

"She knew the kinds of people that were after the gold. She knew that the people of Mu and anyone else in their way would be slaughtered in the quest to follow her, Esteban, and Tao to the gold. She convinced Tao that the splendor of Cibola remain hidden until a time when it could be safeguarded came," Zia said.

"She knew that they couldn't keep it safe...but she hoped her successors could," Irina added.

"The legend says that it was never opened," Santo said.

"Until now…" Snow replied.

"You opened it?" Zia asked.

"I'm afraid he was threatening to blow up the entire museum, so we did what he asked and this is what was inside," David explained, as Bobby took off the item around his neck.

"We think it's a Pounama stone, but we have no idea why that's what would be in the jar," Natalie added.

"We were hoping you'd have more insight," Snow said.

"Well...it is a Pounama stone. You are correct about that. But I do not know what its significance is. There is no written record of what was inside the jar or what it does exactly," the Queen said.

"Unless it is information that only is accessible to those that possess the Chalice," Zia replied.

"You think it may be like when we visited the secret temple that the Dragon Queen hid in the Andes Mountains?" Snow asked.

"It's possible. Cibola does have a small library of very old books and scrolls," Zia replied.

"We can sail there on the Jolly Roger," Killian said. They nodded.

"Go along with them, Zia," her mother urged. She nodded and joined Bobby, as they returned to the ship and set sail for Cibola, the golden city floating in the near distance.

The last of the snow melted away, as Elsa used her magic to dispense most of it that was leftover from an overnight storm.

"Well...that should dig most everyone out," she said.

"You know, it is winter in Maine. It could have been natural," Leo mentioned.

"And if Storybrooke, the reserve and your parent's Kingdom were under two feet of snow, I'd believe that. But they're not," Elsa replied.

"Then you think your grandfather caused this?" Eva asked, as she and Paul had come to offer what help they could.

"This was his Kingdom and he could be lurking anywhere for all we know. But here makes sense...he wants it back," Elsa surmised.

"It's not his anymore. You are Arendelle's rightful Queen and he is a murderer," Leo replied.

"One that fears magic. He cannot be too happy about it being ruled by two magic users," she said.

"I just don't understand his game. I mean, even with his unique ability, he has to know that he's facing a lost battle already. If your parents can go head to head with Gods...then ultimately, he'll lose too," Paul reasoned.

"That's why he's lurking. He's like Jekyll...he knows he can't defeat us head on. So he'll lay in wait and strike only when he thinks he can with some advantage," Leo said.

"I hate this…" Elsa fretted and he put his arms around her.

"I know...but we will deal with him. You are Queen of Arendelle and he lost the privilege of ruling when he betrayed his people by massacring your mother's people. He belongs in a cell...and we will put him in one," Leo assured her, as he kissed her tenderly. She felt more at ease then and rested her head against his shoulder.

"It's time...they know what he did though. This is a part of history that our people have no knowledge of. I understand why my parents had the truth hidden...but the time for that is past," she said. He smiled.

"Then they will know. Let's call Henry and ask him to add this story into the book. Then it can be presented to all," Leo replied, as they joined hands and went inside. Paul and Eva followed, as they agreed to come with them to visit their nephew.

Jekyll watched with absolute rage, as Hyde helped Snow and David reinforce the chalice with the new, nearly infallible metal he had created. As if overpowering them wasn't hard enough, this was going to make stealing theirs and the children's star gems even more difficult. Facing them together would almost assuredly end him, which meant he needed to employ a surprise attack or preemptive strike.

He watched them for a while and seethed as he did. He would give anything to be rid of Charming and have the edge in the coming battle that had been brewing between them. If only he could find a way to isolate him away from Snow and the children. Isolate him from the Chalice as well...and then he realized that he just might have a way. If he could do this and initiate a battle between them; one where everything was stacked against the Prince...then he could finally do it. He could finally end him and make the entire United Realms, including Snow, watch him bring the legendary Prince Charming to his knees. He would make them all watch him slay their beloved Prince and break Snow White, making her ripe for his picking. It was a delicate plot, but if he could pull it off...then nothing would stop him. With the death of their father, the children would be easily subdued and he would take their star gems. Then he would use them to bring all the Kingdoms to their knees before him and Snow White would be by his side. Yes...it was time for this stalemate between him and the valiant Prince to come to a head. It was time to show everyone that their legendary Prince was nothing compared to his power and that time was now...