*Author's Note*
As my previous chapters state, I do not own the characters of OUAT
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"Charming!" The wail from Mary Margaret was enough to shatter anyone's heart. Rumplestiltskin watched as she tried to run to her beloved prince, only to be scooped back by a strong arm around her waist. Emma clutched her mother, tightly holding her back. "Mary Margaret, stop!" Snow sobbed as she struggled to get David, "Emma let me go!" Emma turned her mother away, holding her protectively. "I can't. It's too dangerous. Regina do something!" she yelled on the verge of tears herself. Rumplestiltskin let out a high wicked laugh, "oh yes Regina. Go on, challenge your teacher." Regina faltered, taking a step back. The sight of David layin in a crumpled pile at the Dark One's feet was a sight the Evil Queen thought she would never see. Idiotic and brash though he may be, Prince Charming was a survivor.
Turnig to glance at Emma and Mary Margaret, she saw what her own revenge would have tasted like. It was bitter and hard to watch Emma comfort the mother she just found out she had, but that paled in comparison to the sight of Snow White loosing her other half, her soulmate. The imp continued to laugh as he began to advance on the three women. "Snow White cries and Charming dies, the golden duo is done. Snow White cr-" he chanted happily. "You've gine mad," gasped Regina. Emma yelled her name as she started to loose her hold in her mother. The mayor blinked as the fireball extinguished and she panicked. "Hang on!" she yelled as her hand went up and the Dark One pounced.
The next instant the three of them vanished in a puff of purple smoke, leaving Rumplestiltskin in the road. He howled angrily as he glanced around for a new target. Seeing no one, he waved himself away, ending up at the pier. Ruby happened to be there, seeking solace from the gentle waves as she mourned her friend, Belle's passing. She didn't hear Rumplestiltskin's silent apparition. He watched her for a few moments as she sniffled and wiped away a few tears. A small memory of Belle washed over him.
She was staying at the inn per Ruby's suggestion. He had stepped into the diner tk collect Granny's rent, when he saw her. She was sitting at the booth, chatting with Ruby. She seemed happy as her friend showed her some of the more mouthwatering items on the menu. Gold couldn't help but smile at her light laugh, knowing she was finding her way to happiness.
Coming back to himself, he was about to leave, letting her alone when the board beneath he foot cracked. Ruby jumpand and spun around. She was not even phased by Rumplestiltskin's scaely form. Her eyes narrowing in anger, the glowed a golden silver. "This.. this is your fault," she hissed.