It's that time of week again where I your wonderful author posts another chapter! I can hear the shouts of excitement right now...on to more important things though this chapter is more of another RedBeauty and has some fun with Granny in it too.

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Blue eyes opened as her sore body erated her for her movements as she shift under unfamiliar blankets and warmth. The last thing she remembered was the cage and Belle's sad eyes. But that was just a dream wasn't it? The wolf scanned the room noticing the shelves of books and finally landing on her chest where brown locks splayed against her chest. Lips trembling as tears pooled in her eyes Red let out a strangled laugh rousing the woman cuddled up to her.

As the two sapphire pairs of eyes met the woman finally shed her tears as her beauty looked at her with so much love and hope, "Belle," she whispered cupping the woman's cheek gently not wanting to wake up if it were a dream.

"My love," was the breathy reply as the librarian raised herself up to capture cracked lips gently.

Reveling in the warmth of her lover Red tried to crane her neck to deepen the kiss but pulled back with a sharp hiss of pain. Closing her eyes until it subsided she cracked them to see Belle looking down at her, not broken, but loved. Sighing in contentment Red just pulled her down bringing their lips back together in a chaste kiss lest she hurt herself again.

"I missed you."

Cupping Red's cheek Belle could only nod feeling the lump in her throat grow more with each passing second, "And I you," she spoke hugging the injured woman gently as the two lay in bed.

Running slim pale fingers through brunette locks Ruby hummed, "So how bad is it?" she wasn't stupid. She knew having come to her aid made things worse for Belle, and if it was worse for the Queen's advisor she could only imagine what hell her Emma was going through. If she even made it here, she mused, who am I kidding of course she's here.

Nuzzling into Red Belle let out a breath before settling her head on the woman's stomach making eye contact right off the bat, "The Queen was discussing battle entries into Snow's castle with Emma before a guard alerted us of Granny's presence." she felt the intake of a deep breath preparing for the worst, "Regina wanted to send her away but Emma defied her. Oh my how she has challenged the woman," Belle sighed, "She had him send Granny to my room where we spoke with her…" tears began to well in her eyes and the few that strayed down her cheeks a gentle thumb wiped away.

Grabbing the hand to stay Belle entwined their fingers before continuing, "I was so worried, and Regina banned Emma from storming the castle along with the army, but after talking to Granny, well you of all people know how Emma would act…"

"She disobeyed direct orders and came after me," she smiled sadly rubbing soothing circles on Belle's hand, "And so did you, but what happened after that?"

"After we found you Emma helped me bring you back out before going back in after her parents," it was then Red squeezed the hand within hers looking frightened at what must have happened to her pup.

Seeing the worry in the dark eyes the librarian reassured her, "She's okay, more than okay I think. As far as I know she's just being punished more severely than I, but that's all I know."

Closing her eye's in relief the werewolf had to know, "And what of Snow and her Charming?"

"Snow made it out, but not before Emma made the King explode in a bloody mess."

Red laughed at that, "Of course she did, but with the King dead she can now pursue Graham instead of sneaking around with him," Red said nonchalantly but Belle tensed at the information looking wide eyed at her lover. Sending something was wrong she sat up ignoring the pain it caused and taking Bele with her, "What?"

Placing a hand on Red's shoulder Belle bit her lip. She'd been told of what happened and why Emma did what she did, but knowing Snow wasn't actually with David any longer was well...not good if the newest Knight to her Queen's army found out, "Red she killed David to take Snow's happiness away. She thought the two were still together. Had she known about Graham-"

"She wouldn't have bothered with David and Snow," Red finished knowing they couldn't tell Emma without telling the Queen first, "And as much as I love my goddaughter we need to tell the Queen before Emma finds out."

"Agreed," Belle nodded mentally thinking of where the Queen would be at this point in time, "I'm pretty sure she's on her way to lunch with her father as we speak."

Grunting in affirmation Red's head went to the side just now remembering to ask of her grandmother, "So where's Granny?"

Furrowing her brows Belle was just as confused, "I don't know, maybe she went to fetch something to eat."

At the mention of eating the werewolfs stomach growled something akin to that of a wolf. Both chuckled deciding to get up and head for the kitchens. Helping her lover as gently as possible off the bed the adviser held her close as they went to dress before making their way down stairs.

Eugenia Lucas was a woman of many talents; she's a marksman with a crossbow, a killer cook, and has a lot of bite when it comes to getting what she needs. So it was no wonder when she went down to the kitchens and started cooking what looked like a fest that nobody got in her way. She may have been from the White Kingdom, but it sure seemed like she belonged in the Dark Kingdom. Well if you considered stereotypes anyway. The truth of the matter is that there's both kinds of people in each kingdom, where they fit in though is a completely different matter.

Now what to cook for lunch...well if Emma's going to be there might as well make the whole kitchen, she laughed at herself eyes wandering over the ingredients and utensils she had to work with. Spotting the apples in a barrel in the corner of the room and the boar hanging from a hook in another the elderly woman smiled before motioning one of the kitchen boy's closer.

"Yes 'um?"

"I need twelve apples peeled and cored, along with that boar's chops got it?" she eyes him closely.

Nodding his head for fear of saying anything the boy ran off leaving Granny to her work. Moving over to the vegetable selections she began picking the fresher looking one's before moving to the counter to chop away.

The Evil Queen was out for blood today, it's usually an everyday occurrence, but this day was more bloody than usual. It all started off with the usual complaints that came to court every day from the peasants. All the little complaints she could handle and she even was amused by some of them. No, peasants she could handle, but the other lords whom have wanted a stake in her kingdom for too long have finally pushed too far.

"No."

The Lord cowered ducking his head for fear of her temper, "But your Majesty, is it not in the interests of the Kingdom that we claim the White Kingdom for ourselves since Snow White has gone into hiding."

Rising from her throne each step she took was like a blast of thunder as she walked down the steps her brown orbs boring into the man who thought to advise her in matters he knows nothing of, "And have the people revolt against us? No. I would rather hunt her down before doing such a thing."

"B-But-" he stuttered as she put a finger to his temple before pressing into it.

"You do not advise me on what is best for my kingdom," she emphasised by adding more pressure to his temple, "And you do not order me to do so. It is I who is Queen. Do I make myself clear?"

Only able to nod the Lord did just that before the sorceress pushed him away before turning back to her throne, "Oh and Killian?"

"Yes Majesty?"

Sitting smugly back in her throne Regina never left eye contact with the five lords who dared challenge her, "Kill them, and find replacements. We can't have disloyalty within our ranks now can we?"

"No," he smirked nodding to the guards that began moving from their posts as he descended the stairs drawing his blade, "we can't"

As the guards encircled the five Lords Regina watched on in amusement and the peasants as well as more lords and ladies watched with mixed emotions. The sound of swords cutting through skin, grunts, and cries from the five men were examples of why it was important to never question nor advise their Queen without her consent.

By the end of it all blood ran through stone cracks weaving through the floor and the five bodies were dragged away, the crowd parting in disgust and fear. Happy with what had been done that day the Queen ended the court, "We're finished here. Now leave," she waved them off. Only the whisperings and murmurs of what had happened filtered through the crowds even as they stepped in the puddle of blood.

Once all of them were gone the Evil Queen decided to pay her father a visit. Imagine her surprise when she found he and his guard preparing themselves for lunch.

"Ah, Regina dear!" Henry exclaimed as he saw his daughter enter the dining hall, her long black dress flowing behind her as her steps carried her closer.

Smiling at the man there was a light in her eyes that seemed rare and far between, "Father."

"Majesty," Emma nodded from her post behind the man with a nod and small if not forced smile as the brunette took her seat. It wasn't long until the doors opened and out flowed servants carrying trays of food that looked and smelled divine. Watching as they passed and the aroma that followed had the blondes mouth watering and though she were reluctant to admit it, in fact had she been asked Regina would completely happy with the new found quality if her daily lunch.

"Well it seems the cook had prepared a feast of a meal," Henry spoke picking up his fork and knife before cutting into the boar to which Regina hummed in approval.

Happily eating through their meal Regina wondered who had actually made the food. True she required something more elegant but this meal was more than that. Her cook had always made sure it was up to the Queen's standards but this surpassed even that. So the question was who made it? Putting aside the question for now Regina went back the pleasant meal.

"So how's your day been daddy?"

"Very well," the older man responded with a smile, "Emma here has been a wonderful guard so far. She even beat me in a game of chess recently."

"That's nice to hear," Regina actually felt relieved that her father was having no troubles with Emma. Then again it isn't really like the blonde had a choice in the matter.

Before Henry could respond any further though a white haired Granny was shoving both Red and Belle out of the kitchens with a rolling pin covered in flour as two guilty faces were hiding smiles as they carried two plates for themselves to the Queen's table. What surprised both Henry and Regina about this was the ease at which the wolf sat next to Belle without even asking to be present for the meal. However it was quickly diminished by the scolding Granny gave them, "Next time if you want something to eat don't take it."

"Yes, Granny," came two mumbled replies and a chuckle from the blonde stationed behind Henry until she was silenced by both a glare from Granny and the Queen. Holy shit. Emma was wide eyed as they both glared at her. THis is weird. Finishing her chuckle with a cough the silence once again engulfed the room.

"Thank you Granny," and everyone's head turned toward the Queen jaws agape with wonder and shock.

Nodding in reply to the Queen the older woman left from where she'd just came accepting her new unspoken position within the castle. Did she forget to mention that she worked for the Queen's mother when she was younger? If so well, it may have just slipped her mind.

Back out in the dining hall though while Regina and Henry ate on three sets of eyes were still directly locked on the brunette, "So are we just not going to address what just happened?" Red questioned.

"If by you mean address the situation where your grandmother is now my new cook then no." The Queen spoke nonchalantly, "Besides I've known her for years." and it was then that they saw a wistful look in her eyes but as soon as it was there it was also gone, "Now what has you barging into lunch unannounced and interrupting my meal."

Since it was the Queen and all Red didn't answer though she did glance at Emma who then narrowed her eyes as if trying to pull the information from her godmother. It was Belle who spoke for them, "We have some new news concerning matters of the White Queen."

Pursing her lips Regina raised a brow, "And do you care to share what this news is?"

"Not in front of present company your majesty."

Emma grit her teeth understanding what present company both Red and Belle were speaking of, but there was something also off about the situation. She was never in the dark with her godmother so when the Queen simply nodded and told them to meet in their office after lunch had the blondes stomach churning in the worst ways possible.

It was after their meals that the three women strode out the doors to the study where Regina was no doubt finding something out that Emma would want to know, but apparently she isn't allowed to know. It's this that Henry picks up on.

"I'm sure all is fine," he commented but knew that even his words could not dissuade whatever notions were running through the blondes head.

"So you're telling me that Charming wasn't that twits happiness?" Regina growled out as she rested her hands palm down on the mahogany desk in her office.

Keeping her eyes cast down Red nodded, "Yes, and if Emma finds out you'd have more than a monster than you already do on your hands."

Or I could have an even greater weapon, Regina smile, "Well, she is under my control now so even if she did know she would be powerless to do anything about it."

Snapping her head up flaming blue eyes met hard brown, "And just what does that mean?" the brunette's voice was gruff her wolf leaking through.

"I have bound her to follow my orders and if she does not comply then she shall suffer the consequences." Growling it was Belle who calmed her lover also giving her a warning look to which the wolf stood down, "As long as she follows orders no harm shall come to her," Regina informs.

Still glaring at the Queen the wolf huffs, "Knowing I cannot do anything for her, is there anything I can do for you?"

Straightening herself to full stature the brunette ponders the request. On one hand the wolf was another unknown much like Emma, but if she was anything like her grandmother then the wolf would be a valuable asset, "Yes you can be the ambassador between the wolves living in my forest. Information for protection."

So the Queen knows how to play, Red smirked, "Very well."

"Be warned though," the Evil Queen's voice dropped to something vicious, "Betray me and it'll be the last thing you do. Now leave."

I wonder how long this secret will last, don't you?

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