Chapter 8: A Dark Heart

Miranda went back to the cabin with tears streaming down her face. When she saw her pretty kissing that creep it made her want to scream. She would have killed Bay right then and there but it would have made no difference. His younger self would still live and in the future would still take Faith away from her. Reaching into her coat pocket she pulled out an old photograph. It showed a 14 year old Faith and a 15 year old Miranda. Faith had her arms around Miranda's waist and was kissing her lips. Their first kiss and one Miranda cherished. She would admit to being possessive but she only acted that way because she loved Faith so much. Faith was her only true friend the only one who saw the real her. Then that creep Bay had to come along and give Faith a charming little smile and tell her lies and bam Faith left her to chase after Bay. Miranda tried everything to get Faith back but Faith thought they should be friends and when Faith married Bay that was the day her heart broke into a million pieces. But now she had a second chance for once she kills Bay's past self then he will not be able to steal Faith from her. Instead of wearing Bay's ring Faith will be wearing Miranda's ring. Then they will have a little family and live happily ever after. Soon an evil plan was cooking in Miranda's brain as she smiled happily at the picture of Faith. She pressed the picture to her lips and knew that tomorrow Bay will be officially out of the picture forever. The next day everyone took turns watching Bay for if Miranda succeeded then everything will be ruined. Sidney was trying to get in touch with Madison so he could let her know he would be there for their child. So far Madison remained silent but finally she said she would think about a visitation schedule. Sidney was happy to hear that and prayed he could see his daughter soon. During the day while Mr. Gold and Belle worked, Bay could watch himself. Then Angela would take over and then Henry and finally Faith would watch him. When one parent was off work then they would watch him while the others searched for Miranda. It was a basic plan but still they were all on guard. Faith was deeply saddened for once upon a time Miranda and her were very close. Yes, even one time in love but her possessiveness drove Faith crazy. If Faith missed a text or phone call Miranda accused her of cheating. Or if she wanted to go hang out with Angela then Miranda would throw a huge fit. Sometimes if Faith went somewhere alone Miranda would silently follow her to make sure no one would flirt with her. When she was at a diner with Miranda and some guy said Faith looked nice Miranda poured her still hot tea on him. Thankfully her mom was the sheriff for Faith said it was an accident but of course it wasn't and when Faith scolded Miranda for it. The blonde burst into tears begging Faith not to leave her and promised not to do it again. Faith was still in love with Miranda and forgave her but it kept getting worse. Until she turned 15 and met Bay at the park shooting baskets and everything changed. He let her play and she was actually having fun and when he hugged her she felt so different. Finally after another one of Miranda's jealous episodes Faith broke it off and went crying to the park. Bay found her and helped her through the break up and within a few months she began to date him. Now Bay was protective and a bit jealous but unlike Miranda he trusted Faith. If some guy was messing with her and if she said she had it then Bay would sit there and let her handle it. Of course he still threw punches in when Faith was done but the main point was he didn't try to control her. When he asked her to marry him it was like a dream come true. But once Miranda got wind of the news that dream turned into a nightmare and now Faith would do anything to keep Bay safe. When Belle got home she decided to relax herself by taking Bay to the park. Both Future Bay and Faith offered to come as bodyguards. Belle placed Bay on a swing and started pushing him. The little boy squealed with delight as he told his mommy to push him higher. Finally they took him near the slide and Belle went to go get his sippie cup from the bag. Leaving Faith and Future Bay alone with little Bay and then Henry and Angela arrived. Future Bay went over to see if they found Miranda. Little Bay wandered away from Faith's view and she began to search for him. A few feet away little Bay came face to face with a young woman with blonde hair that had a purple streak in her hair.

"Hello sweetie my name is Miranda what is yours?" the woman asked kindly.

"I'm Bay", the boy said with a smile.

"Nice to meet you where is your Mommy?" Miranda asked sweetly.

"Um I don't know", Bay said.

"You seem thirsty would you like a drink of my water", Miranda said offering him a bottle with a blue lid.

"Thanks", Bay said as he took the bottle from her. He was about to take a sip when Faith grabbed it out of his hands.

"Bay don't!" she cried and it was a good thing for she smelled the liquid and it was full of Clorox bleach.

"Hello my pretty I missed you", Miranda greeted as she batted her eyelids at her.

"Trying to kill an innocent child Miranda? You really are sick in the head", Faith hissed as she put Bay behind her.

"I had to pretty it is the only way for us to be together again", Miranda told her.

"Get this through your thick skull I am not in love with you anymore. I am happily married to Bay and I will never leave him. And I would appreciate it if you would leave me alone", Faith told her.

"Don't say that!" Miranda screamed. "I love you Faith I will never let you go!" she yelled. Just then Future Bay showed up along with Henry, Angela, and Belle. Belle scooped up little Bay in her arms and shielded him away from Miranda. Miranda gave Future Bay a deadly look as she yelled out "This is all your fault!" She pulled out a gun while aiming it at Bay and pulled the trigger.

"Bay look out!" Faith screamed as the gun was fired. Belle let out a scream as Miranda had a look of horror on her face. Faith pushed Bay out of the away and the bullet hit her square in the chest. Blood soaked through her clothes as her eyes rolled back and with a groan she fell to the ground. Miranda was in shock dropped the gun and disappeared. Bay cradled Faith's body as tears fell from his face.

"It is up to you guys now. Protect our past save our future. Remember this my love I will always love you", Faith said quietly as her body began to vanish.

"No Faith come back! Please come back!" Bay screamed as his heart shattered into pieces as Henry held a crying Angela as he cried as well. Belle held younger Bay as the small boy cried out of fear. In that moment time stopped and the time travelers were all wondering what to do next.

Author's Note: Hope you enjoyed this chapter and please review.