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Storybrooke (Day 2 )

Gold looked at Sidney wondering what possible deal could be struck to get him out of this. He was also wondering how things became so chaotic that Regina would be trusted by the fairies. Though it wouldn't be that hard to imagine as he would be the last that they would trust knowing the history between them.

"I would have thought that keeping me in here would be your greatest wish. Getting me out would only put a frown on Regina's face and that would break your heart."

"I am in love with her, anyone in this town knows that. You see I'm here to get you out to Regina's benefit." Sidney stated with more confidence that Gold thought possible.

"How is letting me go going to help her then?"

Sidney pulled out some documents and handed them to Gold. "Take a look at them."

Gold looked at them and a cold burn seized his heart and stomach. "You want me to sign over all my wealth to her." After some consideration he looked at Sidney and wondered what the man was really planning. "The money is only good in this world and needs to be transferred to a bank outside this town. After two weeks this town would not exist and any evidence of it will also disappear."

A chair was pulled over and Sidney sat in it with a very serious look on his face. "That's why I set up an account in her name with one of the larger national banks with some money in it. Some property has already been bought in a semi large city where she could fit in. With your money she could easily set up a business of her own and live a decent life."

This was a twist he had never thought to come about. Shocking was too weak a word to express what he was hearing. "Why would you do this? Regina is as power hungry as I am, though I don't hold a streak of insanity. She doesn't have town memories like everyone else so will remember knowing how to use magic and crave it for the rest of her life."

"Like you would let her live if she returns. She's the only proof you are the one that is responsible for everyone's misery. While in her mirror I saw every horrific thing you did to her, every manipulation and word you used to hurt her." Sidney's words were bitter and laced with a coldness that Gold had not expected to hear from the man he realized he knew so little about. He took it for granted that Sidney was one of Regina's simpleton servants. "Now it would be a shame if Emma ever found out what you did to Regina from the very start."

Gold went to the bars and gripped them with all his strength. "You wouldn't dare do anything. If Regina ever found out what you are planning she'd kill you herself." He was struggling to not lose focus. Emma would be in trouble as Regina held no fear of retribution. The fact that, that sodding Blue nuisance was siding with Regina was another matter he had to worry about as well.

Sidney flicked some imaginary dust of his cheap coat. "After that she'll go for Emma. Tell me how painful would it be to lose a child before it was even born? Oh, and there's your son that you are looking for. I am well aware of you and everyone else in this town and all their business. How do you think Regina knows so much?"

Daggers were in place of Gold's eyes. "It seems you desire a slow and painful death."

"I've been a mirror for almost a century. Do you honestly believe that threatening me with death affects me?" Sidney scoffed. "Now, how about we look at things this way. Give her all your wealth, leave her here and you get to live your life in comfort with the woman you love and a baby on the way. Regina has earned some peace."

"You seriously think she'll be happy here?" Gold mocked now leaning on one of the iron bars.

"It will be if her memories are altered. From what I observed you are good with potions or something of that order."

Gold handed Sidney the papers through the bars. "Keep these. I don't believe a single word you said so far."

Sidney looked at the papers but didn't reach up to get them. "She deserves to be happy."

Gold started laughing once he realized what Sidney was planning on doing. "You want to alter her memories, keep her finances in order and set up a life where she's dependant on you." This was simply amazing. "The memory charm will only last a month or two because she'll be in a land with no magic." The thought of Regina depending on one of her servants was almost too tempting a thing to pass up. He looked at the possibilities and knew that Sidney was hiding something from him. The man was a mirror for a while so his future was harder to read. Gold decided to play along for a bit.

"Well Gold it seems you understand where I am coming from."

"She'll never love you, Dearie." Gold said almost in his old tone.

Sidney held the papers in his hands and handed them back to Gold. "You get to chose her personality, but, nothing that would make her want to kill me when she wakes up from the memory alteration."

"So how soon can you get me out of here?"

"As soon as you sign these papers."

Gold took them and looked them over. Sidney was smarter than he gave the man credit for. "This is dated to transfer three days from now."

"There's always a price. You won't be able to afford to take expensive trips to New York to visit someone." Sidney smiled with delight. The knife struck and he twisted it. Gold grimaced with the realization of what was happening. "You can't magic wealth here like you can in the old world. You can spin all the gold you want but its worthless if you can't leave to sell it. Oh, there's also an issue of the authorities wanting to know where you got the gold string in the first place. Only a select few get to handle gold to that degree in this world."

The price was high but Gold signed the documents after rereading them over and over just to take up time. The document was only a formality to fax off to some bank. Gold signed off almost all his money save for a little to live off of for two weeks.

Three hours later the woman he knew as Mother Superior entered the station.

"Ah, Blue I must say that mortality looks good on you." Gold quipped from behind the bars.

She didn't say anything as she released the spell on the cell. "You're free Rumplestiltskin, for now."

Gold stepped out of the cell with the sound of his cane filling the air. "Good luck getting me behind bars again, Dearie. I am curious as to why you are releasing me."

Blue sighed knowing that he would find out anyway. "I don't have to give you explanations for my actions Rumplestiltskin."

Gold looked at her for a moment curious about her statement then left. His thoughts were consumed with finding Emma and Henry at the moment. He pushed past Blue and made his way out of the station.

After Gold left Sidney walked into the station. "Did he buy it?"

Blue materialized into Regina in a puff of smoke. "Yes, but I am not sure for how long."

"I can't believe he thought that Blue would side with you." Sidney smiled pleased that he did well and got one up on Rumplestiltskin.

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Three Hours Earlier

Emma and Henry were picked up by Charming after Emma tried and failed to get a hold of Gold.

"I can't get hold of Gold, he tried to transport us all into town but only he left." Worry marked Emma's words as Charming held a confused look in his face.

"He'll be fine. I'm sure Regina has something to do with it. First let's get Henry home and then we'll talk."

Henry looked despondent as he wanted to get involved in the conversation but he already yawned a couple of times before getting into the car. When they arrived at Mary Margaret's they were surprised to meet Regina who held a look on her face that told them she wasn't leaving without Henry.

"Henry you need to come home now." Regina smiled sweetly to him.

"No, you lost. I am not your son."

"You're my son." Regina stepped forward and started to create a ball of green smoke in her hands.

Not wanting to discover what the green smoke could do Henry relented and stepped forward. "Alright, I'll go home with you but you have to promise that you won't hurt Emma or any of her friends." Henry was almost in tears but held in the strong emotions that were slowly tearing him apart.

Emma could hear the struggle in Henry and vowed that Regina would pay for putting Henry in such a position. As much as she hated it she would have to go to Gold for help in this matter. Regina was simply too powerful.

"Where is Gold, Regina? He tried to get us into town by magic, he disappeared and he's not answering his cell phone."

"He got what he deserved. Don't worry you'll see him soon. He'll be home in a few hours."

Regina lowered her arm and the green smoke dissipated and she brought Henry to her car. Henry turned to look out the window with a streak down his face. Emma had never seen Henry cry through everything that has happened but he was really frightened of the woman who had raised him for over a decade. It was the first time that he had shown fear of her instead of anger. Henry was losing faith that things were going to be alright.

Anger built up in Emma and she closed her eyes to control the scream that she wanted to let out. Everyone in town had something they wanted to take revenge on Regina for. Her training as a bondswoman she learned that you had to find your target, corner them and learn where they would run to in order to catch them.

Charming stepped forward. "Emma, look I know this isn't the best time but Snow and I really would like to talk with you."

Emma looked at Charming the man who only looked a few years older than her, but was in fact her father. She knew that Snow and Charming wanted nothing more than to speak with her and say how sorry they were for not being with her for all those years.

"Look, Gold, Rumplestiltskin...he can wait and believe me he's a lot stronger that you know. I don't understand your relationship with him but for right now all I and Snow want is to speak with you."

Desperation was filled the features on his face and Emma nodded and made her way to Snow who was waiting with the smell of coffee and a just boiled tea kettle on the stove.

"I didn't know what you wanted to drink so I had coffee and tea ready." Snow said with an awkward smile on her face and the uneasy posture of someone that wanted to reach out and hug someone she hasn't seen in so long.

Emma sat down and smiled not really knowing what to think at the moment. Everything was so surreal and knew now what it was to be in one of Salvador Dali's paintings. Everything was really something else, twisted just enough to ensure that you couldn't see the whole picture without being in it. No that was Picasso.

"We spoke before and I am not angry that you had to leave me here alone. Don't worry I am not angry so please don't bring that up." Emma never liked to rehash things.

Snow sat down across from her on the island. "I wanted to discuss you living with us in the Enchanted Forest. It's a very different life there and you need to be prepared."

"I am now pregnant with Gold's child. While in New York I bumped into the man who is Gold's son; who by the way is Henry's father."

Quite descended upon the apartment and you could only hear the light ring from the light bulbs above them.

Snow was the first to speak. "You mean you are pregnant with Rumplesiltskin's child? Wait Rumplestiltskin has a son?"

"Yes, that would be right on both accounts. I take it from your expression that I'm in for quite the adventure."

"You could say that. He's a very dangerous man, Emma. He's the one that created the curse." Charming was worried and held that protective stance combined with a bemused restrained.

Emma wasn't sure what she was supposed to say at the moment."He created the curse so he could find his son. That's what all of this is about. Regina was used as much as you in this. The whole reason everyone is here is because he wanted to find his son. We found him and things didn't go as well as planned."

Snow and Charming were not too surprised but they held no anger in their expressions either. Snow explained to Emma that Rumpleskiltskin was a master manipulator and this really wasn't too surprising.

"So who's the real villain in all of this? A woman driving to insanity to cast the curse or a man who drove her to cast it to find his son?" Emma stood up. "Look I am really very tired and need to rest."

"Where are you going?" Snow asked wondering why Emma was heading towards the door.

"I'm going to Gold's he has answers I need right now. We'll talk but right now there's more important things than the Enchanted Forest."

Before they could protest Emma left and closed the door behind her.

Charming let out a breath he didn't know he was holding. "Well family dinners will be rather complicated from now on."

"We'll have to let her be for a while. The curse is lifted but the major players are not done yet. Regina will be gunning after Emma and Rumplestiltskin soon. She's not going to let go of the control she had over everyone."

"I've set up a meeting in the town hall tomorrow morning to plan the next course of action. Blue has decided to help out as much as she can. She had no magic here but she's the oldest of everyone and may have some answers." Charming also wanted to keep everyone calm. Not everyone were friends before and he was nervous that old rivalries would spring up. He already had to put out some fights that extended from arguments that started before the curse.

...

Gold walked home not wanting to chance that he would end up in another cell if he attempted to transport himself though magic. By the time he returned to his house he was in agony from his leg. When he entered his kitchen for some ice he saw the most beautiful sight; Emma.

She was sitting in a chair at the table her head resting on her arm. Her hair shaped her face as she breathed in softly with the innocent look on her face everyone has when they are asleep. To him she was an angel and was more than a reward for his pain.

He walked up to her in more pain than he realized and gently nudge her awake. Emma woke up and saw the sorrow in his eyes and she broke down. Everything hit her and she needed to let it out. She stood.

"Regina took Henry. There was nothing I could do. I hate her. I'm not sure how I feel about you as well. You created the curse and had her cast it to find your son."

The look in her eyes was accusatory. Before he became the Dark One he would have never have thought of hurting anyone. At times he was sure that was the reason so much had gone wrong in his life. He was far too callous now to care about the pain that he had caused so many people. "I did what I had to do Emma and I am not going to apologize for that. Life in that world is very, very harsh and unless you have power your life is nothing there. No matter how good a person you are."

Emma saw a flash of something deep in his eyes. "Will you be so callous when it comes to me and our child?"

He deserved that and he knew it. "I can only promise that I'll never hurt you, Henry or our child."

"You've hurt so many before."

Gold knew that this would only lead to a long messy conversation. "There is a lot I need to tell you but for right now all I want, need is you in my arms." He stepped towards her with a lance of pain shooting up his leg.

Emma saw the pain in his face and posture. He was in debilitating pain and only his pride was hiding it from her. "Come on, I'll help you with your leg." Despite her reservations with him she hated to see people suffer, even when they needed a good smack in the face, with a chair...on fire.

They made their way up the stairs and Gold collapsed on the bed with his shoes on. He honestly didn't care that he was fully clothed in his suit on his bed. This was highly out of order for him. Even during his days as Rumplestiltskin he changed his attire for sleep. It was a luxury to be able to change from day clothing and that for sleep. It was a sign that you had the money to spare and a warm enough accommodations during winter.

Now his thoughts were consumed with the amount of pain he was in. He attempted to fix his leg but this was part of the curse that could not be altered. Though the pain exhaustion was beginning to settle in and he wanted nothing more than to simply hold Emma in his arms.

Emma took off his shoes and then socks, afterward she inspected his leg and was surprised how angry the scar looked. It was etched out of the skin on his leg like some manic and perverse art work. Her hands gently massaged his leg to help take down some of the swelling and pressure. She really didn't know why she was doing this as she should be angry with him and asking where he was after he attempted to transport everyone.

Like a talk with her parents the timing was not right and she could read that he would provide answers but the too early hours in the morning wasn't the time.

He winced a few times but never complained as her fingers helped relax was could never fully relax. Emma finished her work got up and turned off the light. In less than a minute he felt the dip of the bed and her body next to his. Within minutes both of them were fast asleep.

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Enchanted Forest

Snow and Charming got together with Emma to discuss what had happened with Blue. The now mortal woman in question was fussing with the rather stiff material of her dress. She was not used to the feel of manmade fabric on skin that was so sensitive.

Emma heard what had happened and despite her feelings towards the fairy she could not help but feel deeply saddened by the event. She knew all too well what it was like to have her reality altered but she highly doubted that Blue would care much for her sympathy.

Charming was the first to approach Emma with plans to deal with Rumplestiltskin. He was direct with his usual softness that was always a part of his personality and well, charm. "Emma I am sure you understand that his cell needs to be cleared out and after this he'll have to be placed in his old cell. He went too far Emma, I'm sure that despite your feelings for him you can see that."

Her feelings for Rumplestiltskin were far more complicated than simply understanding that he had to be moved to a mud pit like some animal. She wouldn't allow that. "I could make more conditions."

"Emma he'll find a way around those conditions, he's proven that already." Snow interjected to support Charming.

Blue remained quiet trying to hold onto what is left of the serene personality that she knew was slowly slipping away. But she had to convince Emma that things had to change. "Emma, he's planning something. Never has Rumplestiltskin ever done anything without a very good reason for it. What he did to me was for a purpose not for blind revenge. He had to plan what he did to me and if he wanted revenge there are far more horrific things he could have done to me other than turn me mortal."

Emma's heart thumped and her stomach dropped. There was a cold hard truth to what Blue was saying but Emma wasn't about to interrupt Rumplestiltskin's plans. In all honesty she wanted him to win.

"I'll need time to think about this."

"Emma we need to sweep his cell and change his location to a more secure one soon. He abused the privileges that were given him." Charming iterated now with a little hint of anger.

Emma had to admit to herself now that Rumplestiltskin had taken advantage of what was offered. "Tomorrow morning then, it has to be me. I don't want anyone else to command him with that dagger."

Blue spoke up. "Why do you insist that only you should use the dagger?

"I don't trust that he won't try to kill anyone else. He won't harm me as he knows I'll never use it to harm him or made any order out of ill will. But if he feels that my arm has been twisted he'll go after the one that commanded me." Emma gave Blue a pointed look.

Snow saw the look Emma gave Blue and knew that this meeting should conclude. "We'll go first thing tomorrow morning."

Everyone left but Emma asked Blue if they could speak together. Blue nodded not knowing what Emma would have to say.

"I know my apology isn't useful considering I am in love with the man that did this to you. I also know that he intends on using you or manipulating you in some way. He always does." Emma had her arms crossed and her tone was more factual and held very little sympathy.

"Why are you telling me this?" Blue was fighting the emotions that she had to learn how to control.

Emma thought for a moment to make sure she was saying what she needed to say correctly. "I need to know if I have to worry about you. You still have a wand and your knowledge of magic."

Blue felt sadness fill her as tears fell from her face. "I don't know Emma. I have no idea what I am supposed to do now. With every step and breath I can feel the mortality of my body. I'm frightened of what I'll become and how I'll handle these emotions that I have. I can feel the beginnings of anger and I don't like it." She hugged herself for support. "I felt anger when in Storybrooke but it was different there, it was muted somehow compared to this."

Emma softened her posture and her tone. "Don't forget that you are a fairy, a good one. I believe you made a mistake long ago but your intentions were pure. Every action I have seen from the fairies have always been for good reasons. There isn't a trace of malevolence in them."

"You don't understand, when a fairy becomes mortal we don't become human versions of ourselves like you saw in Storybrooke. I'm going to go dark and it won't be Rumplestiltskin's magic either. It will be mine because my thoughts and emotions are no longer pure. Fairies can only be one or the other."

"There is no way you could do any harm. It's not in your nature."

Blue was very quiet then. "That's what many thought of Maleficent when she lost her wings."

Emma turned a shade paler upon hearing that name. She was the dragon she fought in the caverns below Storybrooke. When everyone had returned to the Enchanted Forest the remnants of the brutalized yet still living Maleficent would be a danger. She was bound in the remains of her castle.

"I understand now. What can be done to help you so you don't go that far?"

"There is nothing honestly but to let things run their course and for me to find that balance in a difficult manner or die trying."

Emma nodded and walked away leaving Blue in a body she was slowly learning to detest.

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Rumplestiltskin knew that he had gone too far and that he was going to lose every privilege he had. Things were going according to plan. He saw flashing out of the corner of his eye. The mirror flashed telling him that Henry wanted to speak with him.

"Hello Henry, it's always good to hear from you."

'Same here but I can't talk long, there's a problem a very serious one. They're going to put you in your old cell. I overheard Snow and Charming talk with my mom over what happened to Blue.'

"Indeed Henry I am in a serious spot of trouble. I took revenge when I shouldn't have and will have to suffer the consequences. This will be the last time we'll get to talk to freely for a very long time. I am very sorry."

Henry was shocked and he did his best not to show how sad he was. 'I'll talk to them. I'll do my best to help you.'

"You would do best to smash the mirror after we finish talking. You will get into a serious amount of trouble if it is found in your possession. Reputations get ruined here far faster than in Storybrooke. Here you are almost a man, a young one, but still old enough to suffer the consequences of his actions."

'I want to help.' Henry was almost pleading now but knew that he would be told the same again, not to help no matter what. In the end Henry nodded and said his goodbye to Rumplestiltskin who was the only father figure he had.

In a fit of anger he smashed the mirror on the ground and left it there and headed straight to his room. He was angry at Rumplestiltskin for getting into trouble. Now they won't be able to talk every day and the was the only one that seemed to fully understand him.

...

Sleep soon took Emma and in her dream she was sitting in Granny's cafe holding a cup of coffee in her hands. She was wearing her burgundy leather jacket she always wore and sitting across from her was Gold.

Emma smiled and looked around and found they were alone. "We're the only one's here."

"We're the only two that are bound by that spell, Dearie." He was dressed in his Storybrooke attire and his fully human features were back in place.

"I rather liked you in the clothes I had made for you." Emma took a sip of the coffee and smiled at the man she had fallen in love with.

"That can be changed easily enough." In an instant he was dressed in the dark clothes she made for him and they were taken to a different room overlooking mountains. The table and chairs had changed and instead of coffee there was an ornate tea set. He poured a cup for her.

Emma's clothes didn't change and she felt strangely out of place. She was about to change her clothes but he smiled playfully and she looked down to realize she was no longer wearing anything.

She didn't react but smiled as his clothes slid from his body. As he reached out she was surprised that she found herself falling on what had to be the biggest and softest bed she had ever felt before. "This is a nice surprise."

He was kissing her neck and spoke gently in her ear. "You have no idea how much I want this." He was beside her as to not lay on her stomach. A hand reached down and caressed the beautiful roundness beneath his fingers. His lips kissed down her neck, between her breasts and he stopped a moment as if deciding if they should get any special attention. Soon he was at her belly and he kissed it with a tenderness she had never seen before.

"Emma, this is the most beautiful gift anyone can give a man. I have no idea why men are so upset when they hear that a woman is pregnant with their child." He kissed her belly once again then lay next to her, looking into her eyes. "What do you desire Emma?"

"Right now to live with you."

Rumplestiltskin smiled sadly. "You may not say that if you saw what I'll truly look like."

"Then show me here and now. Let me see the man I love and am falling in love with all over again." Emma held a hand up to the side of his face. He closed his eyes and kissed the inside of her hand.

He nodded and slowly his well maintained hair changed into a wavy slightly shaggy style. It suited his face as the skin turned a golden colour that held a shine that enhanced his dark reptilian eyes. The skin on his chest and back were lightly scaled but were very, very fine. Emma traced the scales with her fingers and were surprised how soft they were. She looked at every inch of his body gliding her fingers over it giving a slight massage as she went along.

She looked into those deep eyes of his and pondered upon another feature that she heard about his personality. "I hear you speak differently as well."

Rumplestiltskin smiled, revealing the rotten teeth where so many sweet words had past. "I'll let you get used to that one. I'm far more animated than what you're used to."

"Let me hear you as you are." She reached up and kissed him, surprised that his kisses tasted different. He held a woodsy taste, very earthy.

His voice went up an octave and his accent deepened. "You'll have to get used to this Dearie if you ever hope to live with me. Oh, and you will live with me one day." He let out a giggle he was known for when he was excited.

Emma stood still upon hearing the giggle and burst into fits of laughter. Tears ran down her face. "I'm sorry Rumple but it's nothing like Gold."

"Most are afraid of it."

"You are more animated."

"In more ways than one." He placed his lips to her ear while a hand reached between her legs. "I don't have a bad leg and believe me you'll tire out long before I do. After three hundred years you learn a few things."

She closed her eyes enjoying his crafty fingers. "I can't wait until we can be together. I want you."

"I fully intend on enjoying you to the fullest."

"Can't we here?" She opened her eyes.

He sighed. "What happens here happens in our lives. Women have been known to become pregnant through this spell. Believe me I don't want any harm to come to our daughter and what I want to do to you will not be gentle."

Emma was further aroused and she moaned out loud as his fingers did her service. She breathed deeply and recovered from his...caresses.

"I have to tell you that everyone knows about what you did to Blue."

"I am not surprised about that but you not being the slightest bit angry with me does."

Emma turned on her side to speak with him. "I'm not happy. She's going to suffer and I know you wanted revenge but this is really cruel. What are you planning?"

"You'll find out soon, Emma. Now I must go as we don't sleep when we're together here."

"I don't want you to go. I can sleep later in the day."

He kissed her deeply and when she opened her eyes again she found herself in her bed. Emma sighed and realized that she was a little more moist downstairs than when she first went to sleep. She could still feel him on her and smell him in the air. Soon she drifted off to sleep to await the morning.

The morning came all too soon and Emma was not in the mood to see the sun rise. But she was thrust awake from the sound of running and yelling. Snow entered Emma's chambers, a room allotted her while visiting the palace with Henry's room just next door.

"Emma, wake up!"

Emma was surprised by the alarm if not accusation in her voice. "I'm awake, what happened?"

"Do you have it, please tell me you have it?"

"Have what? I just woke up."

Snow looked at her wide eyed and pulled her out of the bed. "Come with me and I'll show you."

Emma was ushered down a familiar hallway to a room she had vowed never to enter again unless it was very necessary. Then she saw it or rather what the commotion was all about. Rumplestiltskin's dagger was missing.