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Sophia shuffled on her feet as she waited for Emma, her mother, to say something. When she did, Sophia was met with softness in Emma's eyes that Sophia was never met with before. "So, kid, why are you here? Where are your parents?" she asked gently.

"Uhm…" well, this was the tricky part. Her mother was a human lie detector, how was she supposed to do this without lying just a little bit? Perhaps the best move now was to play a little small, helpless and lost. She hated playing like she wasn't strong and independent but she knew that it sometimes wouldn't get her anywhere if she did, "my… foster parents, they don't care for me. They were supposed to bring me back today, before I escaped."

When she looked up she saw sadness and understanding in Emma's eyes. How could she understand? She always had her parents… but maybe not in this world. Perhaps the cursed version of her mother was an orphan just like her. It would explain the look in her eyes that somehow seemed lost, "Please don't send me back, I hate it there! Nobody even seems to care about me!"

Emma nodded and gave her a sad smile, "what do you say we get something to eat first. You look a little pale."

Like on cue her stomach began to rumble. Emma let out a laugh as she walked toward the exit of the station. Sophia followed behind her and pulled up the hood of her hoody again.

"Why the hood?" Emma asked.

"I don't want to track to much attention. It seems not many new people visit this town."

Emma nodded again and walked out of the station, Sophia close behind her.

"Wait!"

Both women turned to Captain Hook as he walked toward them, "may I ask you what the name is of this captain you're sailing with?"

Emma and Snow looked at each other for a second before Snow answered, "he said his name was Captain Blackbeard."

Hook let out a growl, "don't go with him, he betrays everyone he comes across. You'll be saver travelling with me." He didn't know why but he somehow felt protective over this blond woman and her friend. The fact that he was actually felt something was enough to convince him to help her. Perhaps it was a bad idea but for now he didn't want this to be the last time he saw her, even if they only just met.

"Oh, well thank you than, what do you want as payment?" the woman with dark hair asked him. What did he want? He didn't need any gold or jewellery, he just didn't want them to go with Blackbeard. He couldn't tell them that, if anyone heard it they would think he had gone soft. He couldn't let that happen. Perhaps some extra gold wouldn't hurt.

"What do you have?" he didn't want to ask them to much.

"We have about… 10 gold pieces, is that enough?"

"4 will do, 2 for you and 2 for your friend," he gave them one of his trademark smirks which made most women blush of giggle, but it had clearly no effect on them as they just handed him the gold pieces and smiled back, "my ship, The Jolly Roger, will set sail in about an hour, make sure your on board by then."

They nodded and where about to leave when he asked, "I didn't catch your names."

"Oh, I'm sorry, this is Mary Margaret Blanchard and I'm Emily Swan," said the blond. Swan. He liked the sound of it, it suites her.

"Well then, see you later, Swan." He said before turning on his heels and heading back to his ship. Oh, he was in big trouble.

As they entered the diner named 'Granny's' Emma turned to Sophia. "go get us a seat, I'll get us something to eat."

Sophia nodded and walked over to one of the booth and sat down. She looked around the dinner, it was nice and cosy. Not too many people were there this early in the morning. She let out a sigh as she pulled down her hood. She grabbed her bag that was seated beside her and got out her sketchbook and a pencil. She opened it on an empty page and began to draw the diner.

After a few minutes Emma came back with two mugs of hot cocoa with cinnamon. "Thanks" she said as Emma placed the mug before her.

"The food should be ready in a few minutes," Emma said, "wow, that's really good! Where did you learn to draw like that?"

She didn't even know, was is really that good? "Nowhere, I just like to draw, must be a family trait or something." She didn't even know if her mother or father where good at drawing, she just always said that if someone commented on her drawings.

She put her sketchbook back in her bag when the food was brought to them. She said a soft thank you to the waiter before noticing it was Red Riding Hood from earlier that morning. "Hey! It seems like you found her. So, how is it going Emma? Any news?" she asked brightly.

"Okey, I guess. Not much to tell except that we have a new visitor in town for the first time in what feels like forever," Emma said as she smiled at Sophia. Sophia couldn't help the smile that spread on her own face.

"Ruby! Come back to the kitchen!" a voice said from somewhere in the back of the diner.

"Sorry duty calls, see you later Em's" Ruby said before looking between the two of them one last time and walking toward the back.

Sophia looked down at her plate, waffles, scrambled eggs and 2 pancakes. when was the last time she had that much to eat without having to share with anyone? She hesitated for a moment before grabbing her fork. Emma seemed to have seen her hesitation as she said, "Go on, eat up. It's all for you."

Sophia didn't need to be told twice as she dug into her food. Emma did the same but on a much slower than she was eating. "Wow, when was the last time you ate?" Emma asked. she could hear the concern in her voice. Before she could answer though the bell rang by the door announcing someone entered.

"Fancy seeing you two here," Killian voice came from behind her, "Swan, Lady Jones," he greeted them.

"Lady Jones, really?" Emma asked him as she raised an eyebrow and took an sip of her hot cocoa.

"You could be Lady Jones two if you want," he said with a smirk and a wink.

Emma spit out her hot cocoa all over his shirt and caught a few times before glaring at him. The smirk on his face quickly turned to a frown as he jumped back. Sophia couldn't help but laugh at the whole thing. If only they knew. Killian looked over at her, trying to give her a stern look and failed as he burst out in laughter. Even Emma's lips curled up in a smile with she hid with her hand.

"Well, you ruined my favourite shirt, Swan," he said as he came to sit down next to Emma, "the least you can do now is offer me your lovely company."

"Or I could buy you a new shirt and you could just leave us alone"

He put a hand over his heart and pretended to look hurt, "you do know how to wound a man, love."

Emma just rolled her eyes and turned back to Sophia, "Sophia, do you have a place to stay for the time being?"

Sophia's eyes widened, "you're not sending me back?" she asked in disbelieve.

"Of course not. I know how terrible it is to grow up in the system, I'm not sending you back, not when I can help you."

Sophia relieve wash over her and her eyes began to sting with tears. She only met her mother this morning and she is already looking out for her. Sophia couldn't help the tear that rolled down her cheek. Emma smiled at her and grabbed her hand and gave it a small squeeze.

"If you like you could stay with me for the time being," both Emma and Sophia looked up at Killian, "my house is big enough and I wouldn't mind some company."

She wanted to answer but Emma cut her off, "that's sweet of you Killian but I don't think that is an good idea, she barely knows you, or me for that matter."

Killian nodded and looked away, trying to hide his disappointment, "you're right, I'm sorry, lass, almost forgot we just met." He looked back at her and gave her a fake smile.

She smiled back at him, somehow saying without words that is was okey before turning back to Emma, "where will I be staying if not with one of you? I don't know anyone in this town."

"You could stay at Granny's. This diner also rends rooms if you go upstairs. I could pay for as long as necessary."

"Oh, you don't have to do that. I've saved some money myself, I could pay the rent myself," she didn't want to bother her parents to much. Emma simply nodded and went back to eating the rest of her food. Sophia did the same and Killian just sat there kind of awkward. After a few seconds he scratched behind his ear and stood up. Both Emma and Sophia looking up at him.

"I got to get this washed before it sets in too much. I hope our paths will cross again, Lady Jones, Swan" he gave them a dramatic bow before turning to leave. Before he could leave though someone entered the diner. A tall man with dark hair and a neatly trimmed beard. Sophia looked shocked for a second as she realized who he was. Arthur.