STORYBROOKE - MAYOR'S HOUSE
Henry and Kyra watched as the clock tower hands moved.
Regina came into Henry's room and asked, "The missing pages - where are they?"
Henry shrugged. "It's an old book. Stuff's missing. Why do you care?"
"I care because you two think I'm some evil queen. And that hurts me, Henry, Kyra. I'm your mother."
"No, you're not," Henry and Kyra argued.
"Well, then who is? Those women you brought here? I don't like what they and this book are doing to you. Thankfully, all are no longer an issue." Henry and Kyra smirked. "What?"
The clock chimed, and Regina looked up. Henry and Kyra left while she was distracted by the clock.
GRANNY'S BED & BREAKFAST
Regina knocked on the door to Emma and Alice's room whilst holding a basket of apples.
When the door opened, Regina said, "Did you know the Honeycrisp tree is the most vigorous and hearty of all apple trees? It can survive temperatures as low as forty below and keep growing. It can weather any storm. I have one that I've tended to since I was a little girl. And to this day, I have yet to taste anything more delicious than the fruit it offers." She handed Emma and Alice an apple.
"Thanks," Emma and Alice replied.
"I'm sure you'll enjoy them on your drive home."
"Actually, we're going to stay for awhile," Emma said.
"I'm not sure that's such a good idea. Henry and Kyra have enough issues. They don't need you confusing them."
"All do respect, Madam Mayor, the fact that you have now threatened me and her twice in the last twelve hours makes us want to stay more."
"Since when were apples a threat?"
"We can read between the lines. Sorry. We just want to make sure Henry and Kyra are okay."
"They're fine, dear. Any problems they have are being taken care of."
"What does that mean?" Alice asked.
"It means I have them in therapy. It's all under control. Take my advice, Misses Swan. Only one of us knows what's best for Henry and Kyra."
"Yeah, we're starting to think you're right about that."
"It's time for you two to go."
"Or what?" Alice and Emma challenged.
"Don't underestimate me, Misses Swan. You have no idea what I'm capable of."
THE ENCHANTED FOREST - PAST - THE CASTLE
Snow White and Prince Charming's wedding was ongoing.
"I shall destroy your happiness if it is the last thing I do," the Evil Queen said, turning and walking away.
"Hey!" Prince Charming yelled. The Queen turned back and he hurled the sword at her. As the sword neared her, the Queen disappeared in a puff of smoke, the sword along with her.
Rose Red and Charles shared a concerned gaze.
THE EVIL QUEEN'S PALACE
The sword, still on its trajectory, pierced a wall.
"Would you like something to drink?" the valet asked.
"Do I look like I need a drink?" the Evil Queen retorted.
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Fairytale
Fantasy*May not upload every week* A curse sends fairy tale characters to Our World. For twenty-eight years, their lives remain the same. But one night, that all changes. Two kids, a boy and a girl, bring two women into town. From then on, everything be...
