A/N- Thank you to you all for liking and following this story. I hope you all like it and I thank you for being patient. I hope you like this chapter.
Chapter 4
Storybrooke was beginning to get warmer. Selena was happy that school was in summer break. She made sure that as much as Regina worked from home she would watch and protect her. Some might say its spying but she thought she was protecting her. Regina noticed what was going on, she was curious as to why she was behaving like that. I'll talk to her later.
Selena had been training physically and magically three days a week. She made sure that she will be ready for anything Marian throws at her or her mother. Selena got her bag and made her way to the woods to train. She wore a grey 'Victoria secret Pink' gym leggings and caged cropped top with a matching hoodie. Selena went to the part of the woods which was near a river but far from where Marian and Gold met up.
Ivy notices something with Selena and begins to worry. She knew whatever Selena heard must have affected her. Im worried about her. She makes her way to her aunt and uncles apartment. Snow answers the door. "Hi, Ivy. How are you?" she said as she greeted her. "Im ok, just a little worried about Selena. How are you?" "Im ok, come ill make some tea and we will chat." They sat down at the breakfast bar. Charming came into the room. "Hi Ivy how are you?" Snow turned towards charming "Shes worried about Selena." Snow answers for her. Charming looks surprised "Why? What's happened?" Ivy tells them everything that happened with Gold and Marian, and also what Selena heard them say. Snow and charming was shocked but didn't know if it was the truth. "I have proof." "Proof of what?" Emma asks as she came down the stairs with Hook. "Of Marian and Gold." At this Ivy showed them the picture. "Oh my. Im guessing Selena didn't take it well." Charming said to Ivy. Snow and Charming told Emma and Hook what Ivy told them. "Where is Selena?" Hook asks. "She has been going to the woods to train. She says when the time comes she will be ready." Charming smirks "Such a warrior." Ivy looks at them all "I better go." Ivy gets up and bids them goodbye and leaves. Hook and charming think its odd that Marian would talk to Gold, so they decided to find Selena to see if she was ok.
Ivy walks towards the diner and hears someone call her name, when she looks back she sees its August and Pongo. "Hey Ivy, How are you today?" Ivy looked into his eyes. They are like diamonds. "Im ok thank you." She notices his smugness disappear. "Im sorry for the way I acted the other day, Im not a pig. I-I just really like and care for you." Ivy shakes her head "I don't believe you. You just want to have fun , Im not that sort of girl." With that she attempts to walk away but he gently grabs her wrist. She doesn't have time to react when she feels his gentle lips on her soft plump ones. She doesn't pull back but kisses him back. Ivy pulled away to protect herself from getting hurt. "I know you feel it too." Her eyes widened.
Out of nowhere they were separated "Is everything ok here?" Charming said defensively. Ivy nods but doesn't break eye contact with August. "I wont give up." With that August left to continue walking Pongo. Ivy felt empty , she did feel it. Hook came up to Charming "Ready?" charming nodded "Wait, Im coming." Ivy told them and they made their way into the woods.
Selena puts her bag and towel near a boulder and took out her water. She turned and summoned a figure to duel with. She decides to fight without weapons first. As soon as she summons the figure it advances towards her. The figure had thrown her against a tree and tried to choke her but she counteracted it throwing it in the river. As soon as the figure came back Selena magics up weapons. Selena had a sword and sais tied to her hips. Selena duelled with the swords both attacking and defending. Selena felt exhausted but she pushed herself further. She blocked the figures attacks but didn't notice a dagger in its other hand as it sliced her left shoulder. Selena grit her teeth as she fought back. Hook, Ivy and Charming find Selena duelling with the figure. Hook admires how she is handling the situation. "Shes training in everyway possible." He says with a smirk. Charming is concerned "No she is training to be strong so that she can protect her mother. She always cares about others before herself." Ivy nodded in agreement but she was fixated on the scene in front of her. Selena kicked the figure in the stomach and summoned her magic. The figure threw its sword to the floor, and summoned its magic. Selena summoned a shield as the figure threw fireballs until the shield disintegrated, causing Selena to fly into a tree. She felt like all the air in her body had left. When she got thrown against the tree Hook went to make a move to help her. "Wait Hook, she will win. Just watch." Ivy was watching nervously. Selena slowly got up. This is my worst training session yet. She conjured up all the power she could and sent it flying towards the figure. The figure couldn't defend itself from it and it hit the figure in the stomach. It enveloped into flames and disappeared. Selena fell to her knees, breathing heavy and weak from the magic used.
Charming, Ivy and Hook rushed to her and helped her to her to her feet. "Hey, are you ok lass?" Hook said as he helped her stand. Ivy checked her over for injuries and remembered about her shoulder. "Its just a scratch." Selena reassures her but Ivy isn't satisfied. Selena felt her thighs, back and arms hurt. Her shoulder felt like it was on fire. Ill sort it out when I get home. Selena slowly goes to put on her hoodie. "We came to check on you, and Ivy was worried about you." Charming tells her. "Im sorry Selena, I was worried about you." Selena gives Ivy a reassuring smile "You don't have to apologise. I would have done the same." "We believe you both lass." Hook said. Selena understands what he is talking about. "I wont let nobody hurt my family." Hook smirks "Spoken like a warrior." Charming understood Selena "You don't have to do this alone." Selena smiled a small smile. "Shall we head to the diner?" Hook asks Charming. "How about the rabbit hole?" Hook nodded. "Shall we go to the diner?" Ivy asks. "Before we go can we go mine so I can freshen up? That's if you want to come." Selena asked. Ivy smiled "Of course."
They made their way out of the woods. Charming and Hook left to go to the Rabbit Hole while Selena and Ivy made their way back to Selena's. When they made it they saw that Regina wasn't home. "Please don't tell my mother what happened." Selena asked Ivy. "Of course I wont say anything. Now go and get cleaned up." They walked up to Selena's room, Selena took her clothes and towels to the bathroom. She makes her way back to her room where Ivy was sitting on her bed playing a game on her phone. "Is there anything you need before I go in the shower?" she asks. Ivy shakes her head, with that Selena goes back to the bathroom. She took off her hoodie and crop top. I hope I don't need stitches.
When she came out she changes into leggings and a long jumper with Dr Martens. She makes her way back to her room to see Ivy still playing a game. "Im nearly done." She tells Ivy. "Take as much time you need." She quickly did her hair which was down with curls cascading down her back. Her make-up was natural with eyeliner on the bottom inside of her eye. "Im done so we can go." She informs her. She makes sure that the bandage on her arm is secure and will not fall off. She grabs her bag, double checks if her purse is in there and she is ready to go. "Lets go." Ivy says with a wink.
When they got to the diner, they found a table that was secluded. They ordered their drinks. "So how are you? You seem conflicted." Selena says looking at Ivy. Ivy sighs "Its complicated." "Spill." Ivy then tells her how August irritates her. Selena tells her that she feels like that because she likes him. Ivy smiles and agrees but she is afraid, that's why she has been dodging him. "You have nothing to be afraid of, he is a nice guy. Just give him a chance." Ivy smiles at the support and care Selena is giving. "You need to enjoy the little moments in life because they might turn into something big. Go for it!" Ivy smiles with glassy eyes. "Im sorry again for telling my uncle." Selena smiles and puts a hand on Ivy's. "There is nothing to forgive. What are you still waiting for? Go get him." Ivy giggled "Thank you so much." Ivy gave Selena a big hug. "What are friends for. Now go get him."
Ivy makes her way through the diner and towards Augusts room. She could feel her heart slamming in her chest. She knocks, and he answers a minute later. He was surprised to see her and was even more surprised when Ivy pulled him to her by his collar, which led to a passionate kiss. "Im sorry if I was giving you mixed signals but…" August answers for her "You were afraid of being hurt. There's no need to , I will never hut you. I will protect you, always." They shared another kiss. "Come back down to the diner with me." Ivy asks him. August nods and grabs his wallet and coat. When they went back down to the diner Selena smiled at what she saw. Her friend had found her happiness. When they approached Selena was the first to speak. "Well, I think we should go to the Rabbit Hole to celebrate." August and Ivy nodded in agreement and off they went.
A/N- Thank you for reading. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I will try my best to write up chapter 5 as soon as I can.