Dark chapter You have been warned
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I've been living with Mary Margaret for a few weeks and I can't understand it. I got a room with her and it was amazing. It is not like back home where if I was lucky my bed was the cold stone floor. It also isn't like with Nick and Ava was the beds were made of wood and old sheets. I love it here I get to stay with Ms. Margaret and I see Henry even more. I also babysit Rose because Mr. Gold is making work hard to pay his bills. I wonder why he hates him so much?
Henry said I should tell Emma I'm part of Operation Cobra but I don't know if that's a good idea. She might send me to Dr. Hopper. Anyway, today I am wearing this new shirt I found at the thrift shop. It's black and has the dragon wings on the back of it and I'm wearing a pair of baggy jeans with black combat boots. Mary Margaret and I went shopping yesterday. Ms. Margaret also signed me up for school again.
I was eating cereal with Emma and watching the news when Ms. Margaret comes rushing in toothbrush in the mouth and trying to get her jacket on. She slammed her feet into her shoes and ran to the sin to rinse her mouth of her toothpaste. Looking at her clock She says in disbelief. "I can't believe I overslept."
"It's only 7:10. We have plenty of time to get to school." I said in between eating my breakfast and wondering if Rose will be okay during the storm. She didn't like flowers nor did she care for lighting.
"No," said as she ran to the rake to collect her hat. "I have to be there at 7:15." Emma now looked at her while eating. While putting on her hate explains her action with a bull face lie. "Science fair" going to collect her purse and scarf.
"I'm sure if you are five minutes late they'll live," Emma said amused but I feel like she is trying to fish out information.
"We are building volcanoes." Ms. Margret says as she puts her scarf on and runs out the door.
"Okay," Emma looks at me when our roommate left. "What's that about?"
"Prince Comma," I said not looking away from the tv. "She goes to see him at Granny's when he goes to get coffee for him and his wife. Do you think Rose will be okay during the storm?" My indifference amused Emma towards the situation.
"Come on we have to go get her," Emma said finishing her bowl of cereal. "I will take you to school."
"Okay" I respond finishing my last bite of frosted flakes. I then went to get my bookbag as we walked out.
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Emma went inside to talk while I stayed in the car and did my homework. I really didn't mind the when returned she looked heartbroken
"Sorry. I left you behind, Chris." Ms. Margaret said. I shrugged.
"It's okay," I said nonchalantly. "I am used to it." Ms. Margaret and Emma seemed deeply hurt by my comment.
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After school went for a walked and I sat there reading a book when the thunderstruck causing a BOOM! I jumped and dropped the book. I hate these emotions. They are not supposed to be this strong but then again I am a child again. BOOM! I jumped once more. I look out the window. The rain tapped on the window. Why? Why did I become a child again? Childhood is something I never had. I grew up quickly physically and mentally because of my curse and not to mention lack of parenting didn't help.
BOOM!
I couldn't help it. This time when I jumped I ran and hid under the covers of my bed. All this time I was worried about my Rose I forgot about myself. I have not had to worry about my own fears in a very long time. The last time I had to I… I felt a tear run down my face. Curling in into a ball I tried to find sleep but it did not want to come to me. I lay there for hours until Ms. Margret came home. Ms. Margaret walked into our room and changed. She probably thinks I am asleep.
Ms. Margaret moved the covers and locked eyes with me. I felt my face heat up as my blue eyes met her grey ones.
"Chris," She said shocked to see me balled up and hiding my face with my short brown hair. "Why are you under here?"
"I'm afraid of the storm and I know it is illogical to be a fear. I don't like feeling weak and I don't like feeling stupid." I said fast and turned my back to her. She crawled into bed with me and wrapped her arms around me.
"The storm is over, Chris," She said hold me. "The Storm won't hurt you. No one will"
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I was hanging out with Rose at 's shop when Henry ran up to me. "Chris met me at the castle. It's an emergency." I nod my head as he ran in the direction of his house. I asked if Rose and I could go to the park He didn't seem to mind but then again I hardly believe he was licensing. When Rose and I got to the castle I saw Emma was there and Henry was nowhere to be found.
"Hey Chris, Rose," Emma said getting out of her car. "What are you two doing here?"
"Henry said it was an emergency," Rose said messing up on an emergency like most children at her age. Henry came around the corner speeding on his bike.
"Hey, kid," Emma said as he passed us. "Nice to see you too," Emma said when he did not respond. Henry seems too focused on the broken down castle to make conversation. It was funny really. He was like a king to his palaces after a long war.
"The Storm!" He yelled jumping off his bike and running towards it. Rose let go of my hand at the same time and Ran with him.
"It's okay We can fix it," Emma said walking with me to the two.
"You could talk to G.. Marco," I said. Henry didn't seem to upset about the castle just what he hid there.
"Do you think it's still here?" He said as he and Rose kneel in the dirt and uncover a red rusted metal box.
"What are you looking for?" asked a\ Emma
"My book, "Henry said haste
"Why you bury it?" Rose asked as she helped uncover the red container
"So my mom doesn't find it."Henry while wiping the dirt off the box.
"Hiding it under the mattress isn't good enough?" I teased.
"That's the first place the evil Queen would look," he said literally.
"How about leaving it with me?"Emma replied
"That's the second place the evil Queen would look," Henry said opening the box revealing the brown leather book. "Good, it is still here."
"So, your mom doesn't know about the castle Henry?" I ask curiously. I thought the Evil Queen knew about everything in the story mostly because she made this Tartaros.
"No," Henry said looking at Emma "it's our secret." Henry then closed the box as Henry and Rose cover the box with dirt.
"HENRY!" cutting the once beautiful bonding moment to the ugly reality of one woman. Henry and Rose cover the box faster as I looked at an angry Queen marching this way. "HENRY!" Henry hurried and stood up while Rose locked the box and started making a sandcastle on top of it. "I have been looking everywhere for you." the Major yelled while coming towards us. "You know you have a season with Archie this morning. I should have known he was with you." Regina made sure to shoot the last part at Emma. Looking at her son she said in what I call the Royal order "Henry car, now."
"Kids head to the car," Emma said. I pick up Rose and started towards the car. I could her Regina lecturing Emma.
"Hey, Chris did you tell Emma?" Henry asks with hope in his eyes. Rose looked at me curiosity burning in her brown-gold eyes.
"Tell Emma what?"Rose asked. Sighing I look at Henry who was getting in his mom's car.
"No, not yet. I am a concern she will send me to 's." I said while putting Rose down. Henry gave me a knowing look.
" is apart of Operation Cobra though," Henry said. I nodded and looked at Rose.
"I'll think about it," I said. "Don't tell Emma."
"Okay, Chris." Rose smiled up at me. I turned back to Henry.
"So, who are you guys in the book?" Henry asked as most kids do at his age not really understanding manners or social rules. Though I highly doubt there is a rule for asking a double cursed half dragon and her mistress who they are in a fairytale book.
"Rose is not in the book and I.." I turned away from Henry not wanting him to judge my past but also noticing Regina coming I was quick to change the subject. "So, did you do 's homework?" Henry being as bright as he was quickly caught on.
"Yeah," He replied. "Of course."
"Henry it's time to go." Regina smiled at me and got in the car. "Say goodbye to your little friends.
"Goodbye Rose. Bye Chris" Rose and I waved goodbye. Emma came backed pissed and drove Rose and me to 's place.
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Henry, Rose, and I went to "Any Given Sunday" I really liked the Sundaes their and Rose is definitely fond of them. Henry told me about how is mom destroyed the castle. "What are we going to do?" I asked taking a bite of my Ice cream.
"I don't know." He answers upset about losing the book and about losing his special place. I remember shortly after the first or maybe second Oger war I lost my old childhood, birth home, in the fight.
"You can start by writing the stories down." said the lady behind the counter. She was a nice lady. She reminded me of someone but I can't remember who maybe it was my cursed self who remembers.
" That's brilliant thanks." Henry ran out the door leaving his ice cream. Rose and I laugh. Henry is always in a hurry. Which is always in such a hurry. In a hurry to find his birth mother. In a hurry to break the curse. In a hurry to be a hero. The lady at the counter smiled and headed to the back. Rose and I finished shortly after that and decided to head back to Moe's.
While walking I could see the wheels in Roe's head turning. My Mistress was troubled by something. We walked in silents for two more blocks."Chris," she finally asked. "May I ask a question?"
"You just did, Rose," I said with a smile and looked down at her face. She was pouting at my clever remark. "Yes, you may ask me a question."
"Do you know my mother?" She inquires. "Grandpa said she was smart and beautiful. Mother loved helping people. Mother also was adventurous. Grandpa just won't tell me why Mother left. I can't remember that well why she left either." I was taken back this. How does one tell a child that her other left her so she won't be used against her father by her friend's mother? The answer is simple carefully. Sighing I stopped and kneel in front of the brown hair five years old. Meeting her brown-gold eyes.
Choosing my words carefully."Your mother loved you more than one can express in words but she also wanted you to be safe. Rose, mother wanted you to have the best life you can." Rose looked at me with teary eyes as she threw her arms around me in a hug. I wrapped my arms around her and held her close as she sobbed. I am no stranger to holding sobbing children nor was I a stranger to the feeling of someone's eyes drilling into my back.
"Why couldn't I go with her, Chris?" She said in between sobs. It broke my heart to see the light in my darkness to flicker but she was too young to understand. I wish I could fix it but I couldn't.
"She felt like she couldn't protect you," I said as I picked up the crying child as she death gripped around my neck. I then turned around to see the pawn shop owner looking at Rose.
"Hello, Deary, "The old man in a black suit and medium light brown hair said. "Why does the little one cry?" I glare at the man knowing full well he was listening in our conversation.
"She misses her mother is all," I said to hold her close making sure the man could not see Rose. I did not trust him. With that, I left holding Rose close
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I ended up dropping Rose off with her Grandfather and told him what happen. He said he would take care of her. Where I don't trust Bell's father. I do trust Moe French family man and florist. I walked home not caring for today much. Henry's question kept bugging me. What if I do tell Emma about me knowing about the cure? What could possibly happen? The worst scenario I live in the woods for a while. The worst part would be not seeing Rose. The best scenario is going to see with Henry. I guess it wouldn't be so bad.
There is always the scenario that won't want a 'crazy' child and leave me like everyone else. I highly doubt that though. Living with has made me realize many things I would never consider without her. A second chance at a life. I know it will be ruin as soon as the curse is broken but maybe I can just enjoy being a child again. I don't have to worry about food, shelter, eater, masters to please, or…
I walked into the apartment to see Ms. Margret at the island sipping a cup and Emma and Syden surrounded by boxes filled with the prim with papers.
"Welcome home, Chris, " said holding her cup up. I nod to acknowledge her greeting while still staring at the couple. "How was your day?"
"Okay," I replied. I don't like Syden he was a snake in the garden. He was under Regina's control and he liked it. He loved working for her and he would die before betraying her. "What is Syden doing here?"
"He is helping Emma." Ms. Margret answer. She was nervous and I couldn't tell why.
"With what?" I ask. I had a bad feeling about . Margret turned towards me and smiled.
"Work." was using the adult car. Knowing I am not going to get any more information I went to work on my homework.
A child was playing on the floor in a single room with a bed on the left side wall, a fireplace on the back wall surrounded by counters on its left and a small table on it's right. The table was small and had three chairs but only two were ever used. The child had wings on her back and a tail with a spike on the end. She had red scales everywhere but my face and midbody. The little girl also had long brown hair and blue eyes. The little girl looked to be five years old. The little one wore a common child dress and no shoes.
The child played alone for hours and did not notice the storm appearing outside. When the door opened the child jumped up and ran behind the bed. The woman was drunk and had long brown hair with a few white strands and her eyes were as brown as the mud on her bare feet. Her skin was pale and scar.
"TAMASA!" Yelled a women's voice. The brown hair girl stayed quiet and didn't move a muscle. "TAMASA!" screamed the woman before going over to the counter and yanking open one of the drawers. "That good for nothing child. Never comes when I call. There it is." The women took out a silver dagger. The dagger's blade went down to a silver carving of a dragon's mouth. The handle was two dragon wings that went down to the body and the tail was the hilt that held a red fire crystal. The women revealed her arms that had cut markers. "I summon the bastard child of Nicholie"
The small child screamed in The corner and started crying. "NO!" She cried as her skin started to melt off her bones into the ground Her bones crushing and muscles staffing just to reform five feet from her hiding spot. The woman looked at the child in disgust and slapped her in the face. The child hit the ground her wings breaking her fall. "Disgusting bastard. This is why your mother died. I know you killed her. I bet you liked it."
"NO," Tamasa cried trying to get up. "I loved Mama." The women slapped her again expect harder. The child fell again. This time when the child looked up it wasn't the drunken women but instead, it was a woman in jeans and a shirt. Her hair was black and pixie cut. It was .
"Don't ever talk to me again. You are nothing. You were born a monster and you'll die a monster. No one will love you. Who could love someone who killed their own mother." yelled.
"No," The child cry hold herself trying not to hear the words shooting out of the woman's mouth. "I...I...I didn't want to. I didn't mean to."
"You killed her, Tamasa. You took the dagger" The child was now standing in front of the dagger in her hands pointing at her heart.
"Please don't," Tamasa said as the woman began to change again and the room darkening. The child could only be seen in the darkness dagger pointed to female silhouette. "Not again." the brown hair girl choked out. "Mother, please."
"I command you to kill me." The silhouette says and the child's arms without hesitation lung forward.
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Chris screamed while jumping up in bed. Ms. Margret jump facing Chris and Emma can be heard running from upstairs. Ms. Margret hugs Chris as the young girl starts balling in her arms. "It's okay it's just a dream." Ms. Margret sooth the child. Emma walks in with worry all over face and out of breath. "Chris had a nightmare," answered her unasked question. Emma returned to her room. "Do you want to talk about it?" The older woman use. Chris shook her head. They both fell to sleep in each other's arm.