Hey guys sorry once more for taking a while to post. I have been busy. Sadly I got two D's in two of my classes causing me to be put on an academic suspension so I hadn't had the energy to type. I am in college by the way. However I love writing this story so I want to get back to it. Also thank you Guest for the advise. I also wanted to say that I am writing Emma the way I feel a thirteen year old should act. Not the way most thirteen year old act. I am not saying anyone has complained about her acting too young I just wanted to pointed it out. I feel a thirteen year old who just found her parents would be more needy of them. However she will still have a few issues with letting them through her walls. Lastly I totally agree with you AECM and glad you understand. Now on to the chapter!
Mix Feelings
Charming gasped as he realized who this boy was. He knew the story of the Jones'. Killian's father had abandoned him and his brother in Neverland when Cora's men came for him as he had stole from Cora. Killian's brother had died during their time there. " I heard of your story Killian. But what I don't get is how you got here? And what is the compass you spoke about?" Charming asked. The boy shuffled in his spot not sure he could trust them.
" After my brother died I was lost. I didn't know what to do. My father was gone and now my brother so when Cora came and said she could bring me here I jumped at the chance. I had nothing there. I didn't want to stay.. Peter was actually my friend. Her deal though was I would help her with anything so I did. I am just not sure I can tell you. She will be back for me. " Killian said running his hands through his hair.
"Kid you can trust us. We are the good guys, Cora is not. We can take you with us once we find a way back. But we need your help. " Charming said. Emma came from around her father as she had been quiet the whole time. She crossed her arms looking the boy up and down.
"You really wanna work with her. She is the Evil Queen's mother. What does that say about her? I need to get back to my mother and you could have a fresh start. " Emma said. Killian sighed as he watched the girl. He wasn't sure how he felt about her. But he was a smart boy. He knew if they tried anything he would go back to Cora.
" Cora is heading to a bean stock where the last giant lives and a compass that will lead her to your world. " Killian explained. Lancelot looked at the kid. He narrowed his eyes a little.
"How can she get there? The wardrobe was burned?" Lancelot asked. Killian took a deep breathe not wanting to say more. But he knew he had to try. He didn't want to stay here dealing with Cora.
" She wanted you to burn it so you couldn't use it. She is going to take it to a place she can restore it because her magic isn't good enough. " He explained. He didn't know anything else. He only knew this because he over heard her talking about it. The prince seem to know what he was talking about.
" Lake Nostos, it was said to restore anything lost. But that lake dried up a while ago before the curse. I am guessing she has magic to bring it back so we will have to move quick. Killian do you know where the bean stock will be at ?" Charming asked. Killian simply nodded. Lancelot pointed to their horses.
" Let's go then. Killian you will ride with me so you can lead the way. " Lancelot said. The boy nodded. He walked with Lancelot to the horses and he got up without any help. Emma gasped. He got up with ease. He surely was a mysterious boy and Emma wanted to learn more about him. But for now they had to find the compass. Her father helped her up before taking off.
" I think it is time we get home. " Charming said to Emma and she just leaned into him in a way of agreeing with him.
Back in Storybrooke
"So what can we do?" Red asked once they got back to Regina's house. Red sat down on the sofa a little uncomfortable to be back here. Her feelings were mixed. She just wanted to go back before this all happened but that was all a lie. She just had to forget it. She shook the ideas away and looked up at Regina who was pacing back and forth.
" Well Rumble is planning to use a potion to kill anyone that comes through the portal which is the wishing well here. We need to find a way to speak to David to make sure they get back and not my mother. Snow can see him in the dream world since my mother decided to put him in a sleeping curse but Emma was able to wake him. But I can't think of a way to keep her distracted long enough for them to win." Regina explained. Red suddenly had an idea. She stood up.
" Snow told me about how Cinderella was able to freeze Rumble long enough to imprison him with Squid ink. If they had some they could use that. " Red said. Regina ran over and hugged her. Red gasped but said nothing.
"Red you are so smart! We will need to speak to Snow. She'll know where there is some ink. " Regina said with an excited voice she backed away from Red who was still shock. Regina crossed her arms and rolled her eyes. " Don't look like that! I used to hug you all the time. " Regina said sitting down. Red turned to look at her.
" I know that Regina. But you caused so much pain to so many people including me. You hurt me in ways I am not sure I can forgive you. You took my son away. You don't think I miss this!" She screamed. Regina stood not inches away.
"You don't think I know that! Red if I could take it all back I would to be with you! I am tired of this!" She screamed. Both stood there breathing heavily and red in the face. It was Red who moved first and cupped her hands behind Regina's head and pulled her in a passionate kiss. Regina wrapped her arms around Red's waist and pulled her even closer. They were so lost in each other arms that they didn't hear someone coming in.
"Hey Regina we ne- Oh my! Um.." Snow said in shock. The pair broke apart to see her standing there shock that quickly turned to anger. She turned away and slammed the door behind her. Red sighed as she broke away from Regina.
" This is why this can't happen. What would others think. I got to go after her. She will be angry. " Red said and ran out the door after Snow leaving Regina alone again. Well at least she thought she was alone until Henry came downstairs. He walked over and touched her arm. Regina turned and didn't say a word. She just fell to her knees pulling Henry into a hug.
"Snow wait!" Red called after Snow who was walking pretty fast. She stopped suddenly and turned to face Red. Tears were falling down her red cheeks. She looked at Red with blazing angry eyes.
"Really! Regina! Of all people! How? Why? I understand falling for her before the curse was broke but now you are kissing her after everything she did and it seems the kiss is more important than finding my family!" Snow yelled. She was shaking with anger. Red sighed and came forward.
" Snow listen. I haven't meant for this to happen I promise. I feel in love with her before the curse. I have been trying to stay away from her. I am so angry with her but in the heat of the moment we kissed. I am so sorry I never wanted to hurt you. Please forgive me. I promise this would be the last time. I never meant to even kiss her. I am just confused. It is hard. " Red tried to explain. Snow soften a little and frowned deeply.
" Red I understand but why didn't you tell me. We were best friends even during the curse. We are sisters. You didn't have to hide this. I could have helped you. You can't believe her lies Red. " Snow said hugging Red. She nodded softly.
" I know she lies. I know that all she did was lie about her feelings for me. And even know she is trying to trick me. " Red said beginning to cry. Her feelings were real. Snow shook her head.
"Actually I meant she lies about changing and being a good person. Red what I walked into was real. That doesn't mean you should be with her though. She can't be trusted. She might say she is trying for Henry and maybe even you but you can't just trust her to change. " Snow said. Red was taken back by Snow's words. Was she right? Did Regina really love her?
Back in the enchanted forest
"We are here." Killian said from up front. Charming looked up at bean stock. He wasn't sure what would happen from here. All of them leaped down from the horses. They gather together at the foot of the bean stock. Charming faced them all.
" I am going up. No buts about it. " Charming said heading toward it. Emma ran forward and leaped in front of him. He looked at her surprised but he tell she was upset.
" No! You can't! What if I don't see you. " Emma said as a tear left her eyes. Charming bent down so they were eyes level. He kissed her cheek.
" It has to be me. The bean stocks are coated with something to keep humans away. A long time ago I had to climb one of these but there was no one up there. My hands were put in a spell to let me climb up there. I promise baby I will be back for you and your mother. I will get up, get the compass and get back. " He said kissing her head. He leaned up and turned to Lancelot. He pulled him aside. " If I am not back in ten hours get them safe. Get them back to my land. Cut it down. " He said and Lancelot nodded.
"Daddy..." Emma said in a whispered. Charming turned with a big smile on his face. " I love you. " She added. He leaned down to pick her up and hugged her tightly.
" I love you too, Em. " Charming said and let her down. He began his journey up the stock.
