Wands and Red Cloaks
A Once Upon A Time, and Harry Potter Story
Summary: Saber Glazebrook had lost almost everything that one night in 1981, except his life, and the memories of his fallen friends. Having enough of the pain, he decides to leave his home, but not the way he he intended to. He arrives in The Enchanted Forest, two years before the curse is cast. He meets Red, and the two become friends, and more. Will the curse rip them apart?
Author's Note: Spells used in those story will be mentioned in Bold and they're descriptions will be at the end of each chapter.
Chapter 6: Child of Both Part 3
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Location: The Enchanted Forest, Time: Later that Afternoon
Saber's POV
I sat by the stream staring out at the water, as the setting sun's light reflected across it's surface. I sighed deeply, and set up camp. I heard footsteps behind me, and whipped out my wand, only to find it was Snow.
"Sorry, Snow. I thought you were someone else."
"Where's Red?"
"She left to be with her own kind. I don't deserve her."
"You mean there's more like her? We have to find her!"
Snow started to walk away.
"She doesn't want me though..."
Snow stopped.
"She gave up on me, so I'm giving up."
"The Saber I know wouldn't give up...now get off your ass, and let's find her."
I nodded, and stood up, following Snow into the forest.
Location: The Werewolves' Den, Time: Evening just before dark
Saber's POV
Me, and Snow slowly stepped down the stairs into the dim light. Suddenly, a hand grabbed Snow's and my throats. I heard Red shout.
"No, don't! They're not here to hurt us!"
Quinn growled.
"What other reason do humans have for entering our den?"
"She's a friend who stood by me after she learned the truth. After I killed. And he's my mate! Without them I would have never escaped my village alive!"
A new voice spoke.
"Let them go."
Quinn released her throats, and we fell to the floor coughing. Snow looked up.
"When you, and Saber didn't show up at the stream this morning I thought the Queen's men had killed you both."
Snow slowly got up.
"So...who are your friends?"
Quinn looked over.
"We're her pack."
"Are they..."
Red nodded.
"Yes. They're like me. But you don't have to fear them."
Snow just shrugged.
"Of course not."
The woman next to Quinn spoke.
"How did you find us?"
"We tracked wolf prints here. Just like you taught me. Thanks, Red."
Red shook her head.
"You could have been caught by the Queen's men."
I stepped forward.
"We weren't going to leave without you, Red. I should have trusted you. I'm sorry, Red. Can you forgive me?"
Red nodded.
"Yes, I forgive you. There's something you should know too."
"Later. Let's go find that cabin we talked about, okay?"
Snow, and I turned to leave, but Red grabbed our arms. She looked at everyone, then back at us. Snow's eyes widened.
"You're not coming with us, are you?"
"I don't have to be ashamed of who I am here. I found my home. I found my mother."
My mouth dropped.
"You're...her mother?"
The woman chuckled.
"Indeed. I am Anita, and you are?"
"Saber Glazebrook. It's an honor to meet you."
Snow was confused.
"But I thought..."
"Granny lied. I'm sorry, Snow. I know you risked your life to come back here for me."
Snow shook her head.
"No, I understand. I would do anything to be with my mother again."
"I know we planned on leaving the kingdom together."
Snow shook her head.
"I'll be alright. You taught me enough already. I'll manage. Saber, what about you?"
"Where Red goes, I go."
Snow hugged Red, and I tightly.
"Bye, Red. Bye, Saber. Thank you."
Red, and I shook her heads.
"No, Snow. Thank you."
A loud twang of an arrow sounded, followed by a gasp. Quinn had been shot by an arrow. Snow gasped.
"They found me."
The Queen's men rounded a corner.
"Stand down or die at the hands of..ah!"
The man said no more as Anita snapped his neck. All of us started to fight the men. Eventually, all of them were down.
"Quinn, no."
"Move, Red. Let me help."
I pulled out my wand, and was about to help him, but it was too late. Red sighed, tears falling down her face.
"He's gone."
Anita walked over, and put her hand on Quinn.
"May you always run free beneath the moon's pale light."
Snow sighed.
"Red, I'm so sorry."
Anita looked up, an angry look on her face.
"You. You did this."
Snow shook her head.
"What? No."
"You brought the Queen's men into our den."
"You have to believe me. I had no idea they followed me."
Red agreed.
"Mother, she's didn't."
"It doesn't matter. Wherever humans go, death follows. The only way to stop them is to kill them first. Tie her up!"
Snow gasped as she was pulled away. I tried to grab her, but I was pushed down to the ground.
"Tie him up too. When the moon rises, we will feast on a Princess, and...a traitor."
"What? I'm not a traitor! Let me go!"
Soon, Snow, and I were tied up.
"Well, this is a fine mess you got us into Snow."
Red was scared.
"What are you doing?"
"They will pay for the life we lost."
"Mother, you're not making any sense."
"You already made your choice, Red. You're one of us now. Act like it."
Anita slowly walked around Red.
"Kill them."
Red stared at her mother.
"No. I won't kill my friend, and I won't kill my mate."
"Then I will."
"No, mother! Stop!"
"Sorry, my daughter. This is what it means to be a wolf."
Anita transformed, and stalked towards us, growling. Snow, and I struggled.
"I wish I could use my wand right about now."
Just as she jumped towards us, another wolf tackled her. A loud squish was heard, followed by whining. Anita was stabbed through her abdomen. Snow broke loose from her restraints, and untied me. I grabbed Red's cloak, and dropped it over her wolf form.
Red appeared, and gasped. She went to her mother, and held her hand, sobbing. I came from behind her, and held Red tightly.
"I didn't mean to. I'm...I'm sorry, mother."
Anita gasped for air.
"You chose them."
"No. I choose me. I'm not a killer."
Anita drew her last breath, and went limp. Red broke down crying, and turned to me, holding out her arms. I grabbed her tightly, and stroked her hair.
"It's going to be okay."
I kept repeating over, and over that it was going to be okay, but something told me that it wasn't going to be.
Location: The Enchanted Forest, Time: Night
Saber's POV
Later that night, we buried Anita in the forest. Red was just finishing her speech up.
"May you always run free beneath the moon's pale light. Good-bye, mother."
Snow, and I hugged Red as tightly as she could.
"I'm so sorry. I know what it's like to lose your family."
"I didn't lose my family today. I protected it."
A long moment of pause followed before Red spoke again.
"Thank you. My mother wanted me to choose between being a wolf, and being a human. Granny did, too. You two are the only ones who ever thought it was okay for me to be both."
I smiled.
"Cause that's who you are, Red. I love you, sweetheart."
I kissed Red on her cheek. Snow smiled.
"Come on. Let's go find the cabin."
Snow, and Red headed off, but I stayed behind. Red stopped.
"What's wrong?"
"I wanted to make a speech to your mother."
I got onto my knee, and took a deep breath.
"Anita...even though we had not known each other for very long, I hope you can see the love I have for your daughter. We may be different in terms of opinion, but one thing is for sure. I will love, and protect your daughter until my last breath. May you always run free beneath the moon's pale light. Good-bye, Anita."
I stood up, and looked at Red. Tears were rolling down her face.
"That was beautiful. You didn't have to do that."
"No, but I wanted to, Red. Now, what did you want to tell me earlier?"
Red smiled.
"Your going to be a father."
"You're...we're having a baby?"
Red chuckled lightly.
"Yes..."
"This is wonderful!"
I pulled Red closer to me, and kissed her passionately, breaking the kiss a few seconds later.
"Come on. Let's tell Snow the good news."
We turned and headed into the forest, our hands clasped together.