I am so happy to finally get another chapter up. I hope you are enjoying the story so far. This has turned out to be a lot of fun to read. As you all know I own nothing of OUAT. Please read and review.

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Flight to New York (Day 1/14)

Henry had practically burst from the car tugging Emma to the airport. Just before entering the small airport he watched a plane take off. It was a smaller airport that connected to the larger international ones an hour or so away.

"So, what airline are we taking? Can I get a window seat? What food do they serve on the plane I heard that airline food isn't that good. Do we...?" He had too many questions and Emma did her best to answer them as Gold arranged tickets.

"We're ready and have a short flight. I changed the tickets as I wanted to make this as memorable for you as possible. I arranged a charter airplane. We won't have to fly with the public." Gold addressed Henry. "I have never flown before as well believe it or not. The old realm did not have airplanes."

Henry was ready to ask another barrage of questions but Emma stopped him. "Henry why don't you go and buy something to drink. I have to speak with Mr. Gold for a minute."

Henry looked at Emma and nodded. "Alright, I need some money I only have a quarter on me."

Gold handed Henry five dollars. He addressed Emma when Henry was far enough away. "And what is it you have to speak to me about?"

"What are you doing with Henry? I can understand your manipulation of me but I will not allow you to hurt him."

"I'll have you know I have no intentions of ever hurting him." Gold had his defences up now. "I only desire to make him happy and ensure that he enjoys his time. The poor boy has been through enough and it may surprise you to know that I have a soft spot for children. Regina did enough damage to him to last a life time."

Emma could tell that he was telling the truth. "Why did you bring him along other than to keep him from Regina?"

Before he could answer Henry was back with a Pespi in his hand. "I'm back or do you want me to get something else?"

Emma really wanted to be angry with Gold but she had to admit he did his very best to keep Henry entertained and that he had no interest in hurting or manipulating him.

"No, we're good here."

Gold smiled and had them follow him through security before they were brought to a chartered plane. "It's not as fast but we can talk about things without worrying about other people listening in."

Henry practically ran onto the airplane and jumped into the first row next to the window. He put his bag next to him and stared out the small window and watched as a plane was getting ready to take off.

Emma took his bag being placed next to him as a sign that she didn't have to feel obligated to sit next to him. Emma wanted to give Henry some space as she was sure he would ask the air hostess a ton of questions.

Gold waited for Emma to sit and was pleased to note that she sat on the opposite side from Henry and one row back. Gold sat next to her pinning her between him and the window. She thought of protesting but she didn't want to fight and ruin things for Henry.

"We could've flown coach you know."

"Oh, I know Emma but it's the first time I've travelled in 28 years. I have the money to spend from all the rent I've collected over the years. Baking is rather brilliant in this world if you are able to save five thousand a month over two decades." Gold gave her a look that told her that he would have no issues with paying for everything while on this trip and would insist if she tried to pay for anything herself.

The air hostess approached them. "We'll be leaving shortly. I have to give a safety presentation before we can take off. Your son seems to be enjoying himself."

"Yes, he's always wanted to travel so I decided to give him a trip to New York." Gold smiled, happy to show off. "Wouldn't you agree dear?" Gold held Emma's hand and kissed it. "Don't worry Emma the flight will be fine."

The hostess smiled with a light blush.

Emma was speechless and wondered if Gold lost his mind. She spoke in a quiet voice not wanting to bring any more attention to herself. "What are you playing at? We are not married and Henry is not your son."

"He could be especially if you are going to live with me soon."

"Who said anything about me living with you?" Emma's voice raised a few octaves not liking where the conversation was going.

The hostess began her presentation and while doing so Henry looked at everything that was mentioned. It was all so new to him despite him living in this world. Emma was starting to realize how isolated he had been all his life.

The engines started and they were soon in the air. Henry was thrilled and his smile grew as he took off.

Gold on the other hand became rather uneasy with the slightly bumpy take off. He took Emma's hand again but this time for support. He had no control over the plane and it showed in his features.

"It's just a bit of turbulence and it's common for smaller planes." Emma said trying to calm Gold down. She should have enjoyed his discomfort but she didn't like seeing him so...out of character.

He let go of her hand and calmed himself then resumed with the conversation he was having before they took off. "You don't have to share my room when you first move in."

"Just because I'm dating you doesn't mean I'll marry you. I just found out that you are a completely different person than whom I thought and everyone fears you for a very different reason now."

Gold sat back further in his seat and looked straight ahead putting the words in his head. "In 14 days everyone in Storybrooke is going to return to the old land. Their lives will be disrupted once again. You'll learn to hate the people you discovered are your parents. I'm the only one that will understand you."

Emma looked at him with deep concern. "Going back?"

"Yes, when I created the curse the longest I could keep the town here when the curse was broken was no more than two weeks. After that everyone will return."

Emma wanted to say that she'll say behind with Henry but things were far too complicated now. She had to focus on not freaking out while on the plane. "Can we talk about this when we get to our hotel."

"No time for hotels Emma. My son needs to be found first. After that we'll have a very long conversation back in Storybrooke. Remember I am not able to stay from Storybrooke for more than 24 hours."

"Then why bring it up now?"

"You needed to know."

The hostess came by with some refreshments and drinks. Emma asked for two bottles of wine to settle her very rattled nerves. Gold and Emma didn't speak to each other until they landed. Henry was too busy to notice that anything happened as he was too busy looking at everything out the window.

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Regina was nearly torn apart by the townspeople until David intervened and saved her life. Dr. Whale made an attempt to harm her but his chance was taken from him by the self appointed sheriff, David. It seems he was now more Charming than David and took to leadership straight away. She wondered where Emma and Henry were.

Sidney arrived a few hours after with some papers in hand. "I have something that will really help you out. All the money Gold has been saving for 28 years, well it seems to have compounded and he is far wealthier than anyone has thought. The curse didn't keep all the money here just our lives."

Ragina looked at the number of his bank account and was simply dumbfounded at the assets he has. "I knew he was wealthy but not to this degree."

"If he had to stay here he has enough wealth to sustain himself for a very long time. In this world money is considered magic."

"I see he found a way to keep his power and influence. We only have fourteen days to ensure that he remains here. But I want to take that wealth away from him first." Regina had no interest in allowing Rumplestiltskin to return to the old land again. After the damage that he had done to her and so many he simply didn't deserve it.

Sidney knew what she as planning and had already made arrangements. "It will be easy to arrange transfer of funds. On these pages it looks like you two have been happily married for about ten years now."

"Ten?" Regina had to say that she was impressed with Sidney. "Of course when Henry was adopted. A happy couple that couldn't conceive would adopt. We'll need photos of our happily ever after wedding. I'm sure you can arrange that."

"You'll think I made them with magic. Also wanted to tell you that Gold left Storybroooke with Emma and Henry. Apparently he called in that favour she owed him."

"Why didn't you tell me sooner?" Regina was livid knowing that they took Henry.

"I just found out. People became rather tight lipped when they remembered who I really am."

Regina stood in thought for a moment. "He's looking for someone. That's the whole reason he brought everyone here to get to his..."

"Son, yes I know. He had me do some investigating through a few contacts I made over the years. I never knew who he was looking for until the curse broke."

She knew very well about this son as she complied all the research that Sidney gathered but never remembered gathering for so long. "Gold will do his best to bring his son to Storybrooke before everyone is sent back. In fact he'll do his best to drag him back. He never listened to anyone but himself for so long he is unable to see anything but what he desires."

Sidney nodded and listened. "It would be a shame if Gold were left here penniless and his son were to come home with us."

"It would be torture for him."

With that Sidney smiled and walked out of her house.

Regina looked at the amount of wealth that Gold had acquired over the years and smiled when she began her plan to take it all and leave him in this world at the end of two weeks. Sidney was always an asset and even more so with his previous cunning and now his investigative skills.

Soon there would be a new resident in Storybrooke and she needed to make him feel welcomed.

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Fairy Tale Land

Dr. Brook wondered why he made a deal with Rumplestiltskin. The infamous Imp always held a twist on his deals and this would be no different, Dr. Brook was sure of it. But he had to figure out this odd phenomenon called magic in this realm. It was interfering with helping his patients. He didn't like not knowing why things didn't work, it was too messy in his oppinion.

He asked to have an audience with Blue a few weeks ago to see if she could provide any answers to his questions. Though she was kind and offered great sympathy for his plight she told him that things follow fate in this world. His science can help some but most would follow fate rather than be healed no matter how diligent his efforts.

It was then he asked why some were fated to life while others died.

"Dr. Brook that goes well beyond the understanding of the Fairies. I honestly wish I had an answer for you. Some are fated to a grand story while others simply are not. Your world was a lot like the one from Storybrook was it not?"

"Yes, but also different." He really didn't want to get into that conversation with her. "Would Rumplestiltskin have answers to what I am seeking? I know your feelings towards him. His curse turning you human must not have been a pleasant experience."

Blue lowered her eyes a little before speaking. "He did study what you are seeking. There is a way to alter fate but not give free will. Rumplestiltskin is only one of four in this land that has free will."

"You're speaking of myself, Emma and Henry aren't you?"

"Yes but you three are different than Rumplestiltskin. If he loses his power then he too will be at fate's mercy. I can see you desire to have the knowledge he found but he won't give it up so easily. If you are going to deal with him you must understand that he will trick you or use you in whatever plans he has."

"I have no desire to seek that man out. I was pulled from my world because of him."

Dr. Brook brought himself back to the present moment. He wiped the sweat from his brow and pondered his decision. He felt like Rumplestiltskin held power over him and he hated it. He heard stories that the Dark One has power over those that gave their names to him. Dr. Brook wondered if there was an element of truth to this. He shook his head as a man of science and brushed off the idea that it was possible. There was magic indeed but power through a name was simply ludicrous.

As he approached the unsettling door to Rumplestiltskin's cell he could see inside. Rumplestiltskin was standing at the window looking at the view. " You brought the items." He then turned around and walked to the door of his cell.

"I am a man of my word."

"As am I."

Dr. Brook noticed that Rumplestiltskin's fingernails were turning darker. "I see some of the transformation is starting."

"Unavoidable, but we must do our best to deal with things that are out of our control."

"I'll need to fill this bag up again before I leave. Full bags look suspicious when they leave empty."

Rumplestiltskin was expecting this and prepared a few things for the curious doctor. He stepped back from his door and handed what looked like wooden shapes to Dr. Brook. "Taken from my furniture."

In return Dr. Brook handed him the journal with ink and quill along with the twin mirrors and a rose taken from a patient's garden as payment for his work. "Everything is here that you requested. So now I can go to your castle with no harm to me for the knowledge."

"There is no guarantee that you'll be able to use the answers you seek."

Dr. Brook looked in the words for any clues as to what Rumplestiltskin was really trying to say. "There's no such thing as a guarantee. I've learned that that hard way."

"Don't sound so bitter Dr. Frankenstein."

"I am no longer that man!" He shouted then calmed himself. "Things are different now."

"That is your real name Dearie and changing our name will not alter who you really are. You think you know so much because you held science so close to your heart."

"As you hold Emma, your jailor, to yours." Dr. Brook smiled realizing he hit his target. "Now, I'll be leaving to your castle. I can trust that you will keep to your end of the bargain."

"But of course but you'll need something first; a few drops of my blood."

Dr. Brook pulled out a small knife and reached out to the finger that was offered along with a handkerchief to collect the blood. "Take that material with the blood stains and you'll be able to enter the castle with no harm to you. If you forget it I assure you it will be very messy."

Rumplestiltskin watched as Dr. Brook carefully cut the finger offered and saw the drops of blood fall onto the snow white material. It was rather pretty actually and it sealed the contract between them. Rumplestiltskin drew back his hand and smiled. "That seals our deal. I may be behind this door but my contracts are air tight. Oh, you'll find a letter on my work table in the study. Open it and read it, you'll find the information very useful to your research."

Dr. Brook was satisfied with the arrangement and left, putting the wooden items in the bag before meeting the guards one final time. He hoped that this would be the last time he would ever have to see Rumplestiltskin again but knowing how things work here he'll end up seeing him again.

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Hours passed before familiar footsteps graced his ears. Two sets in fact.

He walked gracefully to the door to find Emma and Henry approaching. Emma was dressed in a beautiful pale blue gown and Henry in the traditional prince dress that was customary. He had to smile that the clothes suited Henry far more than Emma. Henry looked like he was ready for an adventure filled with dragons and knights. Perhaps that will be in his future but only if his grandparents allowed him some freedom.

Emma on the other hand looked so out of place in the fine gown. She didn't have the posture for them or the regal breeding. She should wear darker colors and an attire suited for a queen rather than a princess. He knew that Snow and Charming were playing their roles and Rumplestiltskin knew that the dresses were made to impress.

"Your parents are trying to set you up with a husband. I'm surprised you haven't rejected everything yet and fled the kingdom." Rumplestiltskin half mocked through the spaces of the door.

"I have a role to play as well. The whole princess act won't last much longer."

"Now that's a lie and you know it."

Henry felt uncomfortable but he didn't let it show as he really wanted to speak with his grandfather. "Are you treated alright?"

Rumplestiltskin held a genuine smile. "This is a palace compared to the last place I was imprisoned."

"Mom, do you think I could have some time alone with Rumplestiltskin? Just a few minutes?"

Emma knew that if she denied Henry this she would never hear the end of it for weeks. "Twenty minutes. I'll be back then." Emma walked away leaving Henry and Rumplestiltskin to talk.

Henry wasted no time. "You have to get out of here, please. I'll find the dagger and get you out myself if I have to."

"No, Henry this time I cannot undo what has been done."

"But this life is killing her. She tries to hide it but she's so unhappy here, as a princess."

Rumplestiltskin wondered why Emma was so compliant. It was not in her nature to be so subdued. He was sure that it had to do with her pregnancy. "Emma is pregnant Henry and does not want to add stress to her body. Bearing a child is no easy feat. But let's not talk of that. How are you?"

"I'm fine. Snow and Charming are busy rebuilding the kingdoms and helping restore things again. They worry about me a lot and keep telling me they don't want me to suffer like they have."

Now it was time to give Henry his gift. "Can you keep a secret and hide something for me?"

Henry was intrigued. "I'm listening."

Rumplestiltskin handed Henry a small mirror. "I took a page out of those Harry Potter books and enchanted these mirrors. We can talk to one another. Every time you mention my name mine will light up and we can talk."

Henry took it but got really worried. "But I thought you couldn't do magic."

"I can't within three feet of the doors. Past that I have limited powers."

"So we can talk whenever I want?"

"Yes, unless I get a visitor and that will be rare indeed." Rumplestiltskin knew what Henry needed and was disappointed with Snow and Charming. "I am sorry that you could not live with me. I would love to have taken you on some wonderful adventures."

Henry got some ideas in his head and looked back to make sure that Emma wasn't approaching. "Is there any way out of the castle that you know of. I just want to get out from time to time."

Rumplestiltskin had to smile. "You really are my grandson. Indeed there always is. It will require the simplest of magic if you are interested. This type of magic requires no price. I won't tell you here, use the mirror tonight and keep it hidden."

Emma returned after about twenty minutes and found Henry and Rumplestiltskin laughing. "I see you too are having fun. I hope he's not teaching you any bad habits Henry."

"No, not today anyway." Henry joked. "I take it you want to speak with him as well. I'll wait for you outside.

Emma forgot how observant Henry was. "I hope you two had a good conversation."

"We did and he's bored."

"And what would you have me do? The last time I decided to do things on my own when I first came here I was very nearly killed by an ogre."

Rumplestiltskin heard about that. "Yes, a gunshot was not too bright of you. But that's beside the point. Why are you so compliant and doing what your parents tell you?"

Emma was on the verge of tears and she didn't know if it was her emotions or the fact he had that effect on her. "I have nowhere else to go and with you insisting to be locked..."

"You would live with me despite not knowing the man I'll turn into?"

Emma nodded then voiced it. "Yes, I would. You're the only one that understands me."

"Give it some time and fight back. Or at the very least dress in some leather. I once had a thing for leather before Storybrooke. I kind of miss it."

Despite how she was feeling she laughed. "Leather while pregnant. I'll see what I can do about the color though. I really hate this pale blue. I only wore it because I was hoping it would get torn or stained on the way here or back."

Rumplestiltskin tore the bodice of her dress, just enough to give him a beautiful view. "It's torn." He spoke deep while looking at her exposed breasts longingly.

"So is this." He reached through the door's teeth and tore the buttons of his pants. "I'll have to make up for that." She stepped closer as her hand reached in and began to awaken him. Emma didn't need to work hard as he was ready.

He grabbed her though the bars and kissed her while massaging one of her breasts. He desired human contact and she gave him far more than he had expected in this visit.

"Thank you." He whispered in her ear as she finished her work. "As much as I desire to continue our fun you have a son waiting for you."

Emma reluctantly pulled away. "It will be some time before I can visit again. No one knew I was coming here with Henry."

"You'll survive."

"I know, I'm just tired of fighting things all the time."

"It won't last, things always change."

Emma nodded and gave him one last kiss before leaving.

Rumplestiltkin desired her more now than ever and that is what hurt him the most while being confined.

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