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This is the 4th instalment for Forever Is A Long Time.

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Chapter 4: The Blonde Girl Comes Alone

Sabrina was restless. Every so often, she would glance expectantly at the door, like she was expecting her sister and Red to come walking in at any minute, and tell them that they were just taking a walk.

She looked at the clock. A very long walk.

Puck caught her eye and gave her a reassuring smile. She felt her stomach flip and she turned away quickly.

The clock was still ticking.

Sabrina clenched her fists and stood up. Everyone stopped talking and looked at her. Even little Basil stopped crying.

She took a deep breath. "I think we should split into small groups"
Everyone stared at her, and immediately, protests were heard from one side of the room to another.

Henry shook his head. "There is no way I'm letting another daughter of mine out of my sight"

For once, Veronica seemed to be in agreement. She nodded along with her husband, and Sabrina rolled her eyes.

Before she could reply, Puck walked over. Carefully, he said, "I agree with Grimm. We need to find the Marshmallow and Psycho as soon as possible. The best way to do that is in pairs"

Sabrina stared at him in surprise. He agreed with her? She managed to tear her eyes away to look at her father. "He's right. Me and Puck. You and Mum. Uncle Jake and Mr Canis"

Veronica shook her head, cradling her son. "I can't let Basil out of my sight again"

Sabrina considered this carefully. Slowly, she said, "You and dad can stay at home and look after him"

Jake nodded and started murmuring to Tobias. They were already formulating a plan.

Sabrina looked questioningly at her father. Henry looked like he was going to argue but Sabrina cut in quickly, almost pleading, "Please dad, this has to be done. Daphne and Red-they're in danger"

Henry opened his mouth and closed it again, before eventually nodding, and giving her a quick hug. "Be careful, okay?" Sabrina nodded. "Don't worry, I will"

Puck stepped out proudly. "She has me to take care of her"

Father and daughter both glared at him.

Sabrina turned to Puck and asked, without quite meeting his eye, "You ready?"

He nodded and whispered, "As ready as can be" and to the assembled group; he asked "Do we have any idea where the Hand might be?"

A hushed silence followed, as everyone turned to one another and pondered over the question.

Eventually, a quiet voice answered his question. "I do"

Puck whirled around towards the sound of the voice.

Standing in the doorway, her clothes in tatters, and her hair a mess, was Red. She had a determined gleam in her eyes and she stepped into the house, as the Grimms stared open-mouthed at her.

Mr. Canis was the first to react. "Red?"

He staggered forward and pulled the little girl into his arms. She smiled and kissed his cheek. "Father"

He checked her over for injuries and asked her incredulously, "What happened? Are you alright?"

Puck smiled and leaned into Sabrina, whispering into her ear, "What a reunion"

She ignored him and walked over to Red.

"Sorry to interrupt, but Red, we were just coming to find you and Daphne. Speaking of which, where is she?"

Red's smile melted off her face. Sabrina noticed this and took the young girl by the shoulders.

"Red, what happened to my sister?"

Red took a deep breath, shrugged Sabrina's arms off and settled down into an armchair.
"The Scarlet Hand-they didn't need me. I was dead weight, so they sent me home"

"I don't blame them"

Everyone turned to look at Puck, who shrugged and replied, "Sorry. Carry on. Why do they need Marshmallow?"

Red searched their eyes, before reluctantly saying, "They don't. They need Sabrina. Daphne's just the bait"

Puck and Sabrina shared a worried glance, before turning back to Red. "Do you have anything else?"

Red nodded slowly and pulled out a red envelope. Recognising the same blood colour on the other envelope, she quickly grabbed it and tore it open. Red said quietly, "The guards told me to give it to you"

She scanned it with her eyes:

Dear Grimms,

Collect the girl in three days time, at midnight. Send the blonde girl alone or her sister dies.

The Scarlet Hand

Sabrina passed the letter around. Veronica read it out loud for the rest of the family.

Sabrina grumbled, "Seriously, the 'blonde girl' has a name"

Puck laughed and elbowed her in the ribs. "That'll be your new nickname, Blondie"

They laughed comfortably. For some reason, the letter had actually brought Sabrina comfort. Her sister was alive, and would still be for at least three days.

Henry glared at the letter. "What is it with bad people and midnight?"

Puck looked over and laughed again. "It's easier to hide the body when it's dark"

Red shrieked and clapped a hand over her mouth. Mr Canis touched her arm reassuringly and glared at Puck, who shrugged.

Henry marched to the front of the living room and addressed the group.

"I guess one thing has been made certain. Sabrina, you are not leaving the house. Jake and Tobias have already left, and are searching the woods, where Red says the Hand is hiding. With their magic and strength combined, they believe they can find Daphne"

Sabrina stared at her father in disbelief. He turned back to his wife and baby, and started asking Red some questions about what had happened.

Before she could march up to Henry and protest, Puck jumped in. "For once, I agree with your father, Grimm. It's not safe"

Sabrina scoffed, "Since when have you cared about my safety"

Puck looked at her incredulously, "I've always cared about your safety"

Sabrina stared at him in surprise.

Puck backtracked and scratched the back of his neck. Sabrina noticed that he did that a lot when he was nervous. "I mean, I've cared ever since I became your official bodyguard. Which reminds me, you still haven't paid me. You're lucky I don't charge interest"

Sabrina shoved him angrily. "I am sick of your attitude!"

Puck blinked in surprise, and pushed her back, a little gentler. "Well, I'm sick of your face!"

Sabrina leaned over menacingly. There was a dangerous gleam in her eyes. "What's wrong with my face?"

Puck gulped. One wrong word, and he wouldn't be Puck anymore; he'd be Puck with several broken bones and a black eye.

But then again, he was the Trickster King. The Trickster King never allowed himself to be threatened. Even by a certain violent Grimm girl.

He pulled himself to his full height. "I'll tell you what's wrong with your face. It's so…so- umm, so-" he stuttered. He couldn't bring himself to say that her face was ugly. He'd said it tons of times before, why couldn't he say it now?

Jake had been watching the entire argument from the other side of the room. He walked over and smiled at the two of them.

"The way you guys are, it really reminds me of her and how we used to be"

Puck was confused. "Who?"

Sabrina stomped on his foot subtly, and looked away. Ever since Briar had died, everyone avoided talking about her whenever Jake was around. After all, it was a touchy subject.

Jake gazed off into the distance. When he noticed what he was doing, he gave himself a little shake and said, "Don't you worry about it kids"

Sabrina nodded and blinked at her feet. Briar was one of the closest things she had to an aunty, and she and Jake would never be able to officially tie the knot.

Puck stared after Jake. "Well, that was awkward…"

Sabrina rounded on him angrily. "Look, just because you don't understand love…he lost the woman he loved. The least you can do is be supportive. For all you know, she could have saved your life"

Puck looked down at her, and his eyes were dark. Sabrina sat down. A few moments later, he said quietly, "I do understand love"

Sabrina looked into his dark eyes, and she cursed her reddening cheeks. With all of her willpower, she looked away and forced herself to say, with a thick voice,

"No, you don't"

Wow, okay. So as you can see, Puck and Sabrina still aren't friends. They will be soon!

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