Hey everybody,
Here is a new chapter :)
Disclaimer: Sadly, I do not own Once upon a Time, just the ideas in my head that I incorporated in this story!
Chapter 4
After treading half a day through the Enchanted Forest, always following the direction the needle pointed, I finally reached its end. My legs were sore from walking, so I sat on the ground to take a break and enjoy the view.
It was breath-taking. All my life, I had lived secluded near the forest, I had only seen colors the shade of green and brown. But now, a spectrum of colors I had never seen opened my eyes.
The deep-blue sea. A sunset-orange. Bright yellow lights in the city. I was eager to discover this world and leave my old life in the cozy cottage behind. Shaking my head, I forgot the idea. I should not stray away from what was important.
This was not my fairytale. My priority was to find a place where I would be safe.
The needle was still pointing towards the harbor. Towards the person I needed the most at the moment. It would lead me to Killian Jones. It would lead me closer to finding someplace safe.
'Mother, why can't I go outside?' I pouted. I had missed many white winters, green springs, hot summers and chilly falls.
'My dear one, the world outside this cottage is dangerous. Cruel. It is full of horrible, selfish evil people. You must stay here, where you are safe. Do you understand, Aura?'
'Yes, Mother.' I nodded, not looking into my mother's eyes.
I would not be able to go outside, but I could see every passing day through my window. And grow up without having experienced them.
As I reached the city, the number of people overwhelmed me. It was definately evening, I conclued that husbands, lovers and workers would return to their loved ones at home and spend their evening there. But this was not the case, it seemed like the city came to life during this time. Streets full of people, shops and taverns crowded, I had a slight difficulty trying not to get squished.
What amazed me most was that everybody was smiling, laughing, cheering, in a good mood, genuinely happy. I expected faces full of hatred, envy and bitterness.
I stopped in the middle of the road, and took in this new experience. Every feeling, every color, every smell, every face and sight was etched in my mind, forever.
'Hey, girl, keep walking!' Someone shouted and pushed me to the side.
This sudden movement caught me off guard, and the compass slipped out of my hands. I knelt down to search for it, when a deep voice attracted my attention, causing me to look up. A handsome man with a hook instead of one hand stood confidantely in front of me.
'Well, that was quite rude of him.' He extended his hand.
I gratefully took his hand and he pulled me up.
'Thank you.' I whispered, looking into his blue eyes. Similar like Mother's.
'No need to thank. That man should be reminded of his manners, pushing such a beautiful woman around, that's not good form.' He waved with his hook.
I felt a warm tingeling in my cheeks. Oh goodness, was I blushing?
'Looking for this?' He held the compass in his hand, a glint of playfulness flashed in his eyes.
This is Rumplestilskin all over again.
'Yes, could I have that back now?' I tried to reach for it, but he pulled it just out of my reach.
Not again.
'Please, a man deserves to know the name of the most stunning woman he just met. Then you can have your compass back.' He smiled charmingly.
The tingling sensation in my cheeks intesified, and if felt like there were knots in my stomach.
'My name is Aura. And you are?' I asked.
'Killian Jones, but I don't go by that name anymore. It's Hook.' He answered.
I glanced at the compass, it was pointing directly at him.
Yay, fourth chapter finished. I'm kind of frustrated right now, because every time I read fan fiction (or panfiction in particular), the chapters are very long, like 2k+ long, and I'm just sitting here writing about 600 words. Such an amateur. (If you have any tips about this problem of mine, please PM me, that would be awesome!)
Love you all and Happy Thanksgiving,
aureaborealis