I told you when I first started this I was not a great writer, and I still am not. But I would like to thank you for at least sticking with me on this journey. I promise, we only have two more chapters in this dragon saga until we get to the REAL good stuff.

Helping me along is hollz2283, who has basically been a good friend, beta reader, and idea contributor. This chapter was written mainly by her, and it shows she's a better writer than I will ever be.

Enjoy.

And the usual disclaimers: ABC owns it, we're in AU, bla bla bla.

That Same Day: Holly's POV

I tried to explain to Regina (who, along with her entourage, magically appeared out of nowhere just yesterday) that it would be pointless to even speak to our mayor, he wouldn't understand and he made no sense that is why everyone called him "Mumbles." Surprisingly her companion...her name was Emma...agreed with me. Speaking of Emma I keep having this uncanny feeling that I know her from somewhere and I can't seem to figure out from where, it's driving me nuts!

(Speaking of driving me nuts, have I mentioned those two are hotter than the 4th of July? Wherever this Storybrooke is, I think they have a ban on ugly...)

I was very surprised when I got an invite to an early dinner with my new mysterious friends, I figured after their meeting with Mumbles we were never going to hear from them again. My niece Maddie was very excited for dinner she loved these new friends as much as I did.

When we arrived at dinner I had the privilege of sitting next to the Mayor of Storybrooke, Maine...wherever THAT is... on my left, Maddie on my right. To the right of Maddie was Ruby, David, Mary Margaret, Emma and then Regina. The group was acting a little strange and I could not figure out why and then Ruby cleared her throat and spoke up.

"Holly, this is going to sound crazy, but earlier when you grabbed your OJ, you used magic to summon it to you." Ruby said very quietly and sweetly

"You're kidding!" I replied it was insane, there was no such thing as magic and I sure as hell wasn't using it. I looked over at Maddie to see her reaction it wasn't shock it was more of a 'I have heard this before' kind of expression. The group was looking at me with concern not quite sure what to do or say, they couldn't gage my reaction because they didn't know me and one of them was crazy enough to insinuate that not only did magic exist but I wielded it. Then the ever beautiful Regina gave me a beautiful kind smile and spoke up.

"Holly...(exhaling)...we told you last night that we were here on business. That we were looking for some terrorists who were from our town in Maine..." Regina said and took a breath, I nodded yes in response, Regina continued on "Well that was not everything…" Regina continued to tell me and Maddie that what Ruby was saying was true. In fact she told us a lot of things. For instance she wasn't just the Mayor of that town in Maine, she was in fact an Evil Queen who brought her kingdom to Maine in order to destroy everyone's happy endings. According to the beautiful Regina (but now I am sure insane,) Regina, Mary Margaret is Snow White, David is Prince Charming, Ruby is Red Riding Hood but actually the big bad wolf, Emma is Charming and Snow's daughter and now Emma and Regina were lovers.

Yeah. And I'm Tinker Bell.

"I don't understand Regina, why would you do that?" Maddie asked,completely unfazed by this insane story.

Regina chuckled and explained "Well when Snow White was a little girl she broke my trust and told a secret and because of that the man I loved with all my heart was murdered. So I vowed revenge. It was wrong but I also fell in love with Emma so it worked out."

There was a pause and I was waiting for Maddie to respond but she was simply staring and then looked at me like she finally realized how crazy this all was and spoke up again.

"Hey Auntie Holly I forgot my iPhone in our room and I don't have the room key on me, can you bring me up so I can get it?" Maddie spoke up quickly with a convenient out.

"Sure hun...uh, well...,t was very nice meeting you all...thank you for dinner and good luck with your ...ummmmm...mission." I said and quickly headed to the door holding Maddie's hand. Regina was hot but she was a whole heap of crazy. They all were.

"Auntie look at the TV." Maddie suddenly yelled, extreme terror in her voice.

I looked at the TV quickly. It was on Channel 5. Nothing scared my niece and to hear the fear in her voice shook me to my core. Heather Unruh was the anchor, and she was explaining that not only was Southie up in flames but East Boston was on fire and it was spreading quickly to the North End and that crews were trying to save Logan. As Maddie and I were watching the reports I saw Regina, Emma and the others rush by us, as they did I grabbed Maddie's hand and dragged her with me following them.

"Auntie, what are you doing? I don't want to go with them I am scared." Maddie cried

"I want answers Chicken (one of the pet names I've given her) and we will get them! Regina what the hell…." I yelled.

I was in the process of yelling to Regina to find out what the hell was going on when we came to a sudden halt outside and quickly took in what was going on. There were fire breathing dragons flying throughout my city and catching it on fire. I couldn't believe my eyes, there was no way this was real, it had to be some sort of weird dream from my new medication. I looked over at Maddie and my fear became paralyzing, I have been preparing to die for years because of my bad heart, but now my niece was in danger, she was petrified and had tears streaming down her face.

"Go back to the restaurant, grab my purse. My Franklin Planner is in it, it has my phone number...Go back to MY suite...the one next to yours...if you want to help open the laptop and fire up the Skype. Look for Granny. Connect to her... Grans needs to set my laptop to track us here in Boston, but most importantly stay there for as long as possible." Regina was holding onto my shoulder and saying this in a serious tone looking directly into my eyes.

"GO!" Regina yelled. Emma grabbed me and hugged me and then Maddie. Regina took Maddie in her arms and gave her a hug then gave Emma a look that showed both knew what was being said in that look. Regina grabbed me and kissed me very hard and sensual there was no tongue but I knew she cared and that the situation was very serious. Maddie and I needed to go!

We were running through the hotel, scrambling through the panic stricken crowd trying to save our lives by getting Regina's purse and doing what we were told.

"Auntie, here is the planner! Call now!" Maddie was terrified and pointed to the number I was to call.

"Regina, I just saw that the dragons are attacking the city. I am starting a download now, I will be able to track you, are you ready?" A hurried voice on the other end answered.

"Gran my name is Holly, I met your group the other night in our hotel, my city is being attacked, Regina told me to call you and you have download something to track them. What the hell is going on?" I asked quickly.

"Yes Holly I heard about you. The download is almost complete, I am going to assume that the group is already battling, which means we need to get to work on our end. Please stay safe." Gran responded and then quickly hung up.

"Auntie I am scared." Maddie said in a shaky voice.

"I know Chicken...so am I. Come here." I wrapped my arms around Maddie and stroked her head while singing to her the theme song to Golden Girls, it was our little inside thing and part of our special bond. I would gladly die to protect my niece and I just sure as hell hope that Regina, Emma, Snow, Ruby and Charming...or whoever they are... know what to do.

TO BE CONTUNUED