Whoa cool the jets, whats wrong? Emma asked before sipping her coffee with a confused look. It wasn t like Mary Margaret to act so strange and panicked. It made her wonder if something happen between her and David, but everything seemed so peaceful between them and everything else in the town.
One one of my students went missing, I tried calling her house, looking for her..nothing! I cant find her.. She said gasping for air as she slide into the booth across from Emma. She took a deep breath as she adjusted her hat and tried to calm herself so she could explain everything more clearly to Emma. All she wanted to do though was find the poor girl, it wasn't like her to disappear like all this. Mary Margret had thought about finding her by herself but with her luck she get lost her self. You have to help me find her, Im worried. She pleaded leaning a little on the table, grasping the edge tightly. It was Emmas job after all to find missing children and there was no doubting her ablitiy but this child just made Mary Margret worry a little extra more.
Slow down..When did this child go missing? Emma asked setting down her coffee as she leaned forward a little to listen better. Are you sure she just didn t go wonder home? She asked, it was the most reasonable reason after all. Most missing children reports were like that, a kid wondered home early or a few blocks away then were found a few hours later. Emma shifted in her seat and could tell by the look on her friends face that obviously she didn't believe that. "Fine, why not explain what happen?"She asked.
I saw her this morning before school, I came in to get my usual coffee .but when I got to the school I didn t see her, I didn t see her in class .I even looked for her through out the school when I got the chance I even tried calling her house..and I never received a answer. Mary Margret explained, worry was written all over her face. It was odd, it was like she just vanished from plain sight. She tired to keep postie thoughts but it was difficult. The idea of her going home early was not logical sense her house was the other way she was headed this morning. Plus she looked happy and smiling when she seen her, so it didnt appear like she was running away either.
The people around keep casting them odd looks and trying to listen in. The town drunk just huffed and rolled his eyes before storming out while mumbling to himself at how stupid they seemed. Soon the news of a missing girl be spread around town, probably in less then a hour, the town was small and news spread fast. A light giggle of the bell above the door chimed out and the towns people glanced up before turning their attention to their own business. As soon as Regina entered, everyone was quick to shut up and look away and she almost smiled at that. Her mind was focused on something else though, something more important. Her eyes scanned the place before setting on Emma.
She made her way to the table, there was no hesitation in her stride, Where is he? was the first thing out of her mouth, not a hello not even a fake smile she did so well.
Where is who? Emma was confused on who she meant, she was dealing with a missing child right now, and from the looks of it Regina was accusing her of some one else missing as well. What a lovely way to start out the morning.
Henry..He hasn t come home yet. I assumed he was here with you. She said glancing around the diner, By the looks of things, it seems he isn t here .Well as acting sherif its yours job to find him I demand you find him and send him Straight home and with that Regina turned and walked off right out the diner to her car. She wasn t up for games, and she would have to get Sydney to spy on them. More or less to make sure her Stay away from Henry order was still in effect. They didn t need to spend anymore time together then necessary right now, when ever they were together things got shady . She had to put a complete stop on that and regain order in her town. It was bad enough she had to deal with Rumpelstiltskin once again. It was infuriating he hadn't fallen under her damn spell like she had hoped.
Emma let out a sigh and rolled her eyes before getting up and leaving Ruby her tip. Lets go walk and talk She suggested to Mary Margret, it probably be better then sitting their and getting all those weird stares. This day was just getting filled and filled far to much drama for her to stand right now. Once outside Emma brushed her hair from her face and let out one more sigh. alright so we have two missing one is Henry, and well this is to be expect..probably finding a new place to hide since the castle is gone . She noted, And the other one She paused realizing she didn't know about the other one. Who was the student that went missing? She asked curiously.
Her name is Mary-ann She is a fine student, but..at times its like she is in a world of her own She day dreams and always has these bizarre stories to tell .Im afraid she will get hurt..and.. Mary Margret hesitated a little before carrying on, she was unsure if she wanted to bother explaining the next bit but Emma was her friend and needed to know all she could to find the Mary-ann. and well this may be the last strike before she is put in the mental hospital or something They have been watching her..hoping she just grow out of it or she just playing..but..she believes these things are real . She explained as sadness slowly took over. It was tragic really to think a young child could be put away like that because she was being a child. Though Mary ann did believe those things were real and her constant talk of those things was concerning. She also get horribly upset when ever anyone denied their exist or tried to explain they didn't exist.
What things? I mean couldn t she just be talking of imaginary friends? Emma said, it seemed foolish to put a child in a mental ward for that. If that was the case most of the children in story brooke and every where else would be put away then. Children made up stories, talked of made up things, and had imagery friends, it was just what children did.
Mary Margret nodded with a sad smile, Its possible, I like to think it is but she speaks of these things She truly believes they are real Like talking caterpillars, or fancy white rabbits .and we should celebrate every day over tea because its our un-birthday She talks about this world constantly and draws picture of it its just.. concerning I suppose for her guardian, she hopes the same thing but She sighed and adjusted her scarf as they walked towards the station. I suppose that could be normal for some children She said trying to rationalize it in some way, but her mind was more focused on how was she to explain this to her guardian once she managed to get a hold of them? It wouldn't be easy to tell a already over protective guardian their kid was missing.
Emma walked in silence for a moment trying to wrap her head around everything Mary Margret was telling her. It sounded like the girl probably wondered off somewhere, it was unlikely she got kidnapped, but because it was unlikely didn t mean it was probable. Then a thought sparked in her brain, maybe just maybe it be the answer to finding the lost girl. You said she drew pictures of this so called place? She asked to double check she heard right.
Mary Margret nodded, Yes, all the time in class, she called it wonderland. She said unsure how that was at all helpful. I have some in the class room if you think they are some help.. She tried to figure out what Emma was thinking, she obviously had some plan. Mary Margret would just have to trust Emma on this one.
Lets go then, I wanna see these pictures. She said digging through her coat pockets removing a set of car keys. We can take my car. With that Emma lead Mary Margret to her yellow bug and headed to the school.
Once they arrived Mary Marget unlocked the classroom door and flipped on the lights before riffling through her supply closet in the box of art projects. "Here we go.."She said picking up a stack.
Mary Margret laid out Mary-anns hand drawn pictures on her desk for Emma, who slowly looked over each piece. She focused taking in each detail trying to get some clue where these place might be. She frowned a little as she gazed at the pictures, there was a repeating pattern in the background of each picture, and that must be where the place was located.
They all take place in the woods. She said setting pictures on the desk, she meet her gaze and sighed. looks like we are taking a hike. It made since after all, if this girl believed wonderland existed then the first place she probably go to find it was in the woods, unless she made her own wonderland there already.