A/N: Giving you guys a little treat, as I was late in posting the last chapter. Bonus chapter!
Disclaimer: I do not Own ABC, Once Upon A Time, or any of its characters.
"Henry, look up at people when they are talking to you," I said after my mother started going on about Cradle Cap.
"I'm sorry." He said putting his game down.
"That's alright Henry. I hear you like reading. There's a library, if you wanted to go check it out, get you a few books." Mary Margaret said and Henry smiled, "Yeah, just let me get my coat."
"Cradle Cap," My mother said, looking at the book.
"I should get you the one I was reading when I was pregnant with Amaya," I said as I heard a voice say, "It goes away."
"It goes away. It doesn't hurt the baby." The red headed woman said, and my stomach filled with a sense of dread.
"I know that. I can tell her anything she needs to know," I said as I got my mother up. Mary Margaret looked surprised at my tone of voice, but I pulled her along to where Henry was doing up his coat.
"Aria, that wasn't very nice," She said quietly, and I gave her a look. One that said we would discuss it later.
"So, library?" Henry asked. We got him several books to read, and I was looking for his storybook. I was upset that I couldn't find it and I would ask my mother if she's seen it later, but as we took Amaya and Henry to the park, I got a glimpse of a shadow.
Neal? I thought to myself.
"How do you do this?" Emma said as Regina and I made quick work of weaving dream catchers.
"You wave it overtop of the person, and it retrieves forgotten memories." Regina said.
"I just want to make sure this will work," Emma said as Mary Margaret and David sat patiently waiting.
"If we figure out what happened during our year away, with only the three of us to go on, we may have even figured it out already in the Enchanted Forest," My mother said, holding David's hand as I finished my dream catcher.
"Now," I said, "How do we make it work?"
"It will only work if whoever is doing the retrieving, was not the person whose memories you're retrieving. Meaning, you and Emma have to do this."
"I only had one lesson," Emma said, "A year ago."
"And mine has been known to… falter and die when I'm using it."
"Dark magic won't work with you two. You're magic is pure, light magic. Love is the source you'll use." Regina said and I looked to my father.
"Go ahead," He smiled. I returned the smile, focusing on my love for my father, and why we needed this. I heard Emma gasp but I concentrated as I felt the energy in my body pull from my father's mind. I felt the maximum reached and opened my eyes to watch the memories play like a movies for all of us.
"She's… who?" Regina asked angrily.
"Oh god. Mom, that's who was trying to talk to you in the Diner." I said, "That's why I felt like something had died inside me and I wanted to puke at the sight of her."
"But, we cast the curse," My mother said, watching with tears in her eyes as she crushed my father's heart into the cauldron.
"But he came back, because Regina split your heart," Emma said as we watched the Wicked Witch put her own ingredients in the cauldron.
"So, I don't have to do that?" Emma said, not really wanting to learn magic. I grabbed hers and stood in front of Regina.
"We still don't know why she's doing this," I said, as I pulled Regina's memories from her. We watched as she explained who she was and Regina was shocked that she even had a sister. Once Regina's were through, I retrieved my mother's and at once, the three of them gasped as their eyes glowed.
"My memories, they're back." Regina said, as my mother gasped, "Mine too."
"Okay, so what's her plan?" Emma asked.
"That, we do know." Regina said, a slightly evil grin coming over her face.
"She means to go back in time and kill Snow's mother, prevent her from telling Leopold that Cora was with child when he fell in love with her. It's never been done before."
"She'll destroy her, meaning Snow won't be born, meaning Regina won't be born. Meaning the curse never existed and neither of you will be born." My Dad said, as I realized, "Amaya and Henry."
"Oh, this bitch just messed with the wrong mother," I growled, before turning to Regina, "Teach me."
"Magic? Aria, you have light magic, and I can't teach you when I have dark magic."
"Regina, why is your magic dark? Because that's all you know. Think about Henry, and the love you feel for him." I said and she paused.
"Even if I did suddenly change, my heart is still black." She said as my parents watched.
"Better someone who knows the temptations of darkness, that knows how it's not worth it." Mary Margaret said, squeezing Regina's hand.
"I will protect my family, and to do so, I need your help." I said.
"Killian says that Henry's up and wondering where we are. I'm gonna head back to the house." Emma said and my parents said they'd better get home too.
"Now, we can make that potion," Regina said, showing me how to once everyone was gone.
After several hours, we managed to make the potion, and instead of giving it to everyone individually, I suggested the Well. Regina liked the idea better, because Zelena would have no way of stopping that.
"She may have Gold, and we can't risk her sending him out." I said as we put up a protection spell around several local spots. Granny's, the school, the Town Hall, and the Library would be protected against the flying monkeys that Zelena had kidnapping people.
"She won't be able to tear these down," We explained to Blue, "It's woven with both light and dark magic."
"Twice as strong," I smiled, as Henry walked by with Purdy.
"Henry, this is Mother Superior. She's the head of the nuns here," I said, introducing him to Blue.
"And this is Regina Mills. She's the mayor of this town," I said, when I noticed how Regina was staring at him.
"Hello," he said, and Regina smiled at him, "It's nice to meet you."
"Henry was just going to get himself some ice cream, wasn't he?" I narrowed my eyes at him. He smiled sheepishly and said, "You always catch me."
"Perhaps Regina can accompany you? Give you a tour of the town?" I said and she nodded, "My treat."
"Wow, thanks," Henry said as she led him away.
"Blue, we need to protect the convent." I said and she agreed. She and the other fairies went off to protect their home and the church, while I went to shield my parent's loft.
"She's going to try and take the baby, so we need to protect every possible place from her." I said, feeling the exhaustion in my head from all the work we did this morning. My mother was reading a book to Amaya and Dad was building the crib for the baby.
"Aria, go home and rest." My Dad said.
"That's the next spot on my list. And then the hospital," I yawned.
"Did you sleep last night?" My mother asked, as she watched me protect the loft.
"I got a 20 minute power nap." I said as Emma called.
"Need magical back up. House on the Northern edge of town near the Toll Bridge."
"Be there in fifteen with Regina."
"Can you guys watch Henry?" I asked, remembering that Killian was helping Emma.
"Absolutely," My mother beamed, "We are going to grandparent him, even if he doesn't remember us."
"Just, be fun. He's getting kind of bored here, without remembering." I said before calling Regina.
"I need you to bring Henry back to my parents." I said, feeling dizzy.
"What's wrong?" She asked, confused.
"Emma needs our help. Magical help. Lord knows she didn't admit that without it being Killian's idea." I said as I watched Amaya turn the page of her book.
"I'll be back," I said, shaking my head to wake up. As I walked out to the car, I found myself falling forwards; only to be caught by what I assumed was my father's arms.
"I can walk, I'm good." I said as I leaned against my vehicle, before looking up and gasping, "Neal?"
"Aria, I need your help," He said and I just stared in shock.
"How do I know it's really you?" I asked, knowing Zelena could be using anyone's face.
"What? What kind of question is that?" He asked, and I narrowed my eyes at him.
"Why does Emma call me heartless?"
"You didn't mind being an orphan. It was easier to not feel, than to believe they were out there." He said and I smiled, "It's you!"
"Where have you been?" I asked as he caught me again.
"We need to get you to the hospital," He said concerned as he helped me walk. As we walked I asked again, "Where have you been?"
"I don't know. At first I was with Belle in my Dad's shop, but I got hit over the head on my way to Granny's. I was being held in a storm cellar with my Dad, but he got out. He's gone a little off the deep end with whoever it is controlling him. She has his dagger. He wouldn't say who she was."
"Her name is Zelena, she was a student of his, before he chose Regina to cast the curse to find you. She wants to go back in time to stop her mother from giving her up, and kill Snow's mother."
"Really? That's messed up. Hey wait, that means Emma and you wouldn't have been born."
"Which means that Henry and my daughter won't either." I finished as we were in sight of the hospital.
"So, when do we go after her?" He asked, as I lost consciousness.
"Wakey wakey," I heard Dr. Whale's voice say.
"What?" I asked confused as I woke up under bright lights.
"Whale?" I asked squinting.
"Oh, you just don't know when to stop." Regina said from my side.
"I'm confused. Where am I?" I looked up at her.
"The hospital. You were severely dehydrated, weak, and your blood sugar was low."
"Well that's the last time I skip breakfast. And lunch," I said as Killian's form rushed into the room.
"You will be the death of me Swan," He said, holding my face in his hands.
"Nope," I said, "I'll be the death of myself apparently."
"Rest and liquids for you," Dr. Whale said, as the rest of my family came in. Amaya wanted to be held by me, so I let her tuck herself into my side.
"I'm fine. I just didn't get a whole lot of sleep last night."
"Or food, or water," Regina said as Emma and Neal locked eyes.
"Neal?" She asked, looking at me. I nodded, "That's actually him."
"You checked?" Regina said and I nodded, "Only one person knows what I confessed in Echo Cave."
"What did you?" My mother asked, as Henry came in.
"Another time," I said, giving her a polite smile.
"Auntie, you've done this two times this month, not including this time." Henry sighed.
"I know kid. I just run myself ragged some days for yours and Amaya's sakes." I said softly.
"You can't pour from an empty cup love," Killian said softly, bending down to kiss my forehead. I sighed softly, remembering the night he first said that to me.
"Am I missing something?" Henry said as he watched. I froze and said, "Killian and I actually knew each other before this case. We've been together for a little over a year now and we just got engaged the day before we left New York."
"You didn't mentioned him before last week," Emma said, going along with Henry's confusion to support my story.
"We were trying things out. I didn't think I could love again, after Adam. But Killian opened my heart in a way I didn't see coming. Henry, you'll have an Uncle now," I smiled at the boy. He looked up at Killian and said, "You hurt my aunt, and I'll find a way to hurt you."
"Henry," My sister chastised him for his rudeness.
"I understand the lads defensiveness. Know that I will never hurt her, or your cousin Amaya. Their safety and wellness come first to me. I will gain your trust, and I promise to be there for you Henry." Killian said, holding out a hand to my nephew. Henry shook it, warily before turning and noticing Neal in the corner. Emma's eyes widened and Henry said, "You look familiar."
"I'm… I'm yo-"
"Henry, you were right. I have been keeping something from you. The reason we were here was because Killian was asked to bring us to find someone. He was asked by Neal, Neal Cassidy." Emma said, introducing her son to the man.
"But he's…" Henry said putting the pieces together.
"Yes. He is your father," Emma said, as Henry's face contorted with anger.
"You left her! You let her go to jail!" Henry said, running into Neal's stomach. Neal caught him in time to avoid either of them getting hurt, and he held down Henry's fists while he said, "And you will never know how deeply sorry I am for that. I made a mistake, but if she didn't, she wouldn't have turned her life around to raise you. We would have had you, and the next time one, or both of us got arrested, they would have taken you."
"You aren't my father." Henry said, running from the room. Emma sighed and ran after him.
"I'm personally glad that happened. For Emma, not so much." I whispered to Killian. Regina gave a little smirk and Neal sighed, "I was expecting worse."
"He doesn't remember any of this Neal. Give him some time. For now, we need to protect you. Zelena was in love with your father and was mad that he chose to find you over her." I said, as Regina nodded. She used her magic to protect his heart, and we warned him to stick to places we had already protected. Killian just softly rubbed the back of my hand with his thumb and hummed to me as I rested.
"When can I go home?" I asked Whale.
"When your blood sugar is normal again. Rest, and eat some jello. That's an order." He said and left the rest of us as a nurse brought me said wiggly dessert.
"Yay," I sighed, taking my spoon and digging in reluctantly.