Thanks to all of the returning readers and new ones! We are so happy to continue this storyline with all of your support! We have now time jumped two years further into the future. This story will jump around a lot more than the last one, but we will do our best to make the transitions as smooth as possible. Enjoy!
CHAPTER ONE- Rumplestiltskin's Castle, Two Years Later
"Let's see what you two can do, one last time before you leave."
Kendra nodded and threw a dark orb into each corner of the library, opening a portal on each end.
"Trust me enough to go through yourself? I must warn you, the ride is a little rough the first time. It takes practice to get the landing just right." Kendra smirked.
"Surprisingly enough, dearie, I do." Rumple stepped into the portal closest to him and fell out of the one on the other side of the room landing ungracefully on his feet. "Very nice, you have come a long way Kendra."
"Wow, using my name. I really must have done something right," Kendra joked as she closed the portals.
"Colette, my dear, it is your turn."
Colette waved her hands and Kendra was engulfed in a cloud of smoke. "There, a dress fit for a princess!" Colette giggled.
"Really?" Kendra was being swallowed by the bright pink, sparkling ball gown that Colette had put on her. "This isn't funny. Give me back my bloody sword and other effects before I force you to."
"You are far less intimidating in that dress. I highly doubt you could do anything to me like that, Princess Kendra Jones." Colette smiled as she returned Kendra's pirate garb back to her. She then snapped her fingers causing every book in the library to vanish.
"Your mother would have a heart attack if she walked in right now and saw all of the books were gone." Kendra snapped her own fingers and all of the books reappeared.
"Probably not a good idea to do any memory spells right now," Colette glanced at her father.
"No, it probably isn't the best idea in the world. Memory spells are pretty hardy compared to other incantations and I only have a few bottles of the antidote left. Let's see some of your fighting tactics." Rumple motioned towards the clearing in the middle of the library.
Kendra laid her sword to the side and turned to face Colette, who was nervously looking at her friend.
"This is my least favorite part," Colette's voice was shaking.
"I know, mate. I will try to go easy on you." Kendra glanced mischievously at Colette.
"Oh, it is so on now." Colette had lightning sparking from her fingertips. She fired a bolt straight towards Kendra who opened a portal in front of herself.
"Using some of that storm magic, I see." A portal opened behind Colette and the lightning hit her in the back, knocking her to the ground.
"Girls, not too rough, you do not need any injuries before you set off!" Rumple shouted.
A small twister ensnared Kendra drenching her and raising her into the air. She struggled against the wind that was burning her skin.
"Surrender," Colette yelled as she pulled herself to her feet.
"Never ask a pirate to surrender! You of all people should know that by now!" Kendra choked out.
"But you've lost!"
"Think again." Kendra managed to move her hand opening a portal beneath Colette causing her to fall though. The twister faded and Kendra dropped to the floor, breathing heavily. The exit portal opened in the ceiling and Colette plummeted towards the ground, screaming. Kendra quickly caught her with a levitation spell and set her on the ground gently. Colette's eyes were wide.
"Nice catch."
"You seriously think I would let my best friend fall from that many stories in the air?" Kendra ran over and hugged Colette.
"You are soaked!" Colette squeaked.
"Whose fault is that?" Kendra laughed.
"Here," Colette dried Kendra off and handed her sword back to her, "you can't be captain sopping wet and without a sword, can you?"
"Can't take the captain out of this pirate, mate."
"Well done Kendra and Colette. You will do just fine in Storybrooke."
"They will do just fine? That was wonderful! You two are absolutely perfect!" Belle was standing in the doorway. "I saw the whole thing! You are going to do amazing job!" She ran in and embraced both of the girls.
"I didn't even know you were watching, mother!"
"I love watching you two perform magic together! The whole book vanishing act did give me a scare, but it was still a wonderful sight! Are you two excited to leave on your journey?"
"Aye, a pirate is always up for an adventure in a new realm."
"I guess so. I will just miss everyone while we are gone." Colette gave a half-smile to her mother.
"I know, Colette, it won't be long before you get back."
"Here," Rumple handed them each a trunk, already packed, "they are each full of items that you may need. I have labeled all of them, so you don't get them mixed up."
"Thank you, father."
"These will come in handy, thank you, Rumplestiltskin."
"Good luck. We will miss you both." Rumple hugged his daughter and then patted Kendra on the back. "Keep her safe."
"I will. Don't worry. Liam would kill me if I let anything happen to her," Kendra smiled.
"One last hug," Belle scooped them both up a few tears running down her cheeks.
"We just have to run by my home and pick up our final things and then we are headed down to the docks. Ready, Colette?"
"Ready," Colette nodded.
Kendra opened the portal to her castle and went through.
"Bye mother, bye father!"
"Goodbye, dearie…" Rumple whispered as Colette disappeared into the swirling gateway to Snow White and Charming's castle.
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