Chapter 3 believe
Henry had, had a rough couple of days. He had just found out that he was adopted and although most of the people of Storybrooke knew, the other kids were giving him a hard time even though it was his birthday. At the pawn shop, they were going over the plan as it had been 18 years since they spoke of it. All the family was in the shop and Rumple pointed to Arya and Grace and said "today you two must be nice to Henry and try to make him trust you".
Arya spoke "but, papa, the kid has had it rough. He doesn't trust anyone at this moment in time".
"But he will, Arya. After school today, follow him and when he stops give him this". He got the storybook from behind him.
Grace said "what is it?"
Arya and Grace began to turn the pages as Rumple just smiled. Arya put he head up and said "its everyone's stories".
Rumple nodded and said "yes it is...give this to the boy, for his birthday, and he will start to piece everything together. You must tell him of his mother and that his adoptive mother is the evil queen".
Both the girls nodded and Arya said "we won't let you down papa".
They walked out of the shop and headed for school. They walked to school by themselves as they told the adults that they could protect themselves.
As they were walking to school, they saw Henry and ran up to him. Before they could get to him, some bullies stood in front of him and said "look, there's the abandoned boy". They all laughed and even though Arya hated everyone in this town she thought that Henry was different.
Arya and Grace stood in front of Henry and Arya said "leave him alone".
All the bullies laughed but the eldest boy said "what if we don't? What are you going to do? You're just some stupid girls".
The girls started to laugh and Grace said "did you hear that, Elena, were just some stupid girls".
Arya smiled at Grace and said "yes I did, Paige" she turned back to the bullies and said "we're some stupid girls who happen to have family who own all of your houses" she turned back to Grace "what do you think Uncle Jefferson will do if we tell him?"
Grace shrugged "I don't think it is my dad they should be worried about. What do you think Uncle Gold will do?"
The bullies caught on and the eldest said "fine, we'll leave him alone" they all walked away and Arya and Grace turned around to face Henry.
Arya said "are you okay Henry?"
He nodded and said "yeah I'm fine but you two shouldn't be caught talking to me. They might start on you".
Grace said "so what if they do, everyone needs a friend".
Arya and Grace smiled at each other but Henry said "why would anyone want to be friends with a freak like me?"
Arya looked down she didn't like people saying the word freak. Every time someone said it, she thought about her being a Ketsia. Grace looked at Arya then back at Henry and said "no one in this town is a freak. Everyone is just special. Even unique". Arya knew that she wasn't just saying it to Henry; she was also saying it to her.
They all walked to school together and Spoke through out the day. Henry was now classed as an outsider, no one spoke to him and because Grace and Arya never spoke to anyone because they didn't like everyone, speaking to Henry was weird.
The other kids stared at them though out the day, not because of Henry but because Elena and Paige Gold spoke to nobody, even people who were nice to them.
At the end of the day, they didn't need to follow Henry because he had asked them do they want to go to the park. They said yes but when they got to the park, it wasn't the one they were expecting. Henry had taken them to an old park that was abandoned and not the one down the street. The girls didn't mind because it gave them time to tell Henry.
Henry was sat down and the girls sat at either side of him. Grace said "are you alright?"
He nodded and said "yes its just...no body understands me, now because I'm adopted" he sighed and said "it must be good to have at least one of your real parents". Both Arya and Grace felt bad that they had family and Henry didn't.
Arya then thought it was time "I was talking to Paige before and we were saying what it would be like being you" Henry gave he a confused look "you know living with the evil queen and all".
Arya and Grace smiled as Henry said "Are you two crazy?"
Grace hummed and said "maybe but to determine if were crazy, just listen. Tell him, Elena".
She smiled and looked at Henry "Henry this town is cursed. Everyone here is from the enchanted forest but they don't remember who they are. The evil queen sent them here to get revenge on Snow White-" Henry interrupted.
He stood up along with the girls and said "you two are crazy".
Arya sighed and said to Grace "give him the book". Grace took the book from her bag and handed it to Henry. "In this book, are all the stories of every person in this town. Everyone in this town is connected to a story".
Grace said "Henry, you have to believe us".
"Why should I? You are talking like fairytales are real".
"They are...Henry, we need you to believe us because your mother is the saviour".
Arya said "Henry, read the book and it will all make sense. Your mother is the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming and we need her to break the curse".
"Why should I believe you? You have given me no proof".
Arya eyed him and said "you want proof okay. Henry, how many years have we been in the same class together?" he thought for a moment.
He said "since we started school".
"Think harder. Think back to last year...Henry, this is the first year we have been in the same year because everyone in this town, except you, doesn't age. We are frozen in time; we have been for nearly 28 years".
He thought for a long moment then said "it's true. You are all frozen".
Grace stepped forward and said "yes and we need your help to break the curse".
"What can I do?"
"Find you mother and bring her here, but before you do, try and figure out who the people in this town are. She will want proof".
"Why can't you two just tell me who everyone is?"
Arya spoke "because, Henry, we are not supposed to remember our past lives. The evil queen thinks that we have forgotten".
Grace said "there are very few people who truly remember but with the help of the book, you will figure out who everyone is".
Grace and Arya began to walk away and Henry said "wait, where are you going?"
Grace turned around and said "we have to go. If the evil queen sees us talking to you, then she will know that we remember. Henry, you can't tell anyone that we remember or that we gave you this book".
"Can't you at least help me figure who people are?"
"No, that's part of the fun".
"Can you at least tell me who you are?"
Elena said "sorry, Henry, we can't. If we tell you who we are, you won't trust us. You have to figure it out for yourself".
"Can't you at least tell me one person?"
Arya looked at Grace then she said "okay. We will tell you one person but you have to come up with a reason for why it is them or else the evil queen will get suspicious".
"Okay tell me".
"Your Grandmother Snow White is our teacher. Mary Margret Blanchard".
He was not as shocked as expected all he said was "thank you".
As the girls were running back into town, they shouted "happy birthday, Henry".
He waved to them as they left. Henry sat at the park for another hour trying to figure out who everyone was and why his teacher is Snow White. He kept the secret of the girls and told people that he had found the book at the park. The girls went home that night and told the adults that their part was done and all they needed now was for Henry to find his mother.
