i'll help you stitch up your wounds.

Killian stood behind the wheel of his ship, steering it as he watched Cora standing, staring at the edge of the bow. Everything in him screamed for him to take his chances and push the old woman off the boat and risk taking his revenge on the crocodile alone. As Hook stood quietly contemplating his options Cora's voice broke the silence, announcing their arrival to Storybrooke.

The pirate stayed silent, waiting for his next instructions from Cora after he docked his ship. He knew he had to to follow the old woman's plans very carefully before he could finally proceed with getting revenge on Rumpelstiltskin.

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Felicity stood in her father, Rumplestilskin's pawn shop watching him quietly as he dotted over Belle. She couldn't help but roll her eyes and clench her fists. Of course he could forget about her brother Baelfire so easily but she would think after Emma discovered her brother wasn't an only child her father would go searching for her instead of playing hide the trouser snake with his little tart. She rolled her eyes as she heard Belle laugh, pretending to trip and knocked over a porcelain figure to distract her father from the other women.

When Felicity realized what she had knocked over her eyes widened and she quickly left the store in a hurry. She couldn't believe her father had kept her mother's old vase and now it was ruined thanks to her. The brunette turned the corner towards Granny's dinner, stumbling and falling when she bumped into someone.

[I hope this was a good start. Its been a while since I watched season two so if any of that is inaccurate I can edit my post.]

Charlotte was glad that her son couldn't recall anything from the fairy tale world. She would never wish something like that upon him. He was really all she had. Of course, just because Morgan had no recollection of the fairy tale world and he had no idea who his father was, it didn't mean that he wasn't anything like his father at all. He was so much like his father and looked so much like him too. It was almost painful for Charlotte. And, of course, with him being so much like his father, that meant she had her hands full. He wasn't a bad kid, he just had a knack for finding trouble, which was actually a challenging feat in the small town of Storybrooke. She could handle her son's knack for finding trouble though, and she would choose raising him all by herself over seeing that pirate ever again. She and Morgan were fine on their own. They were a perfect little family. She didn't need Killian, and she hoped that she never had to see him again.

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Charming was happy to have his wife and daughter back in Storybrook. The time apart had been torturous, and there were times when he feared that there was nothing that could be done to bring them back from the Enchanted Forest. One good thing that had come of it was that he felt he had become closer to his grandson, Henry. He was a good kid and, although he didn't fully trust Regina, she had raised him right. Of course, Emma was a great mother as well. He was proud of his daughter, she had become everything that he had hoped that she would and some. Speaking of his family, he was due to meet them over at Granny's. He neared the small diner, when someone bumped into him. He recognized the brunette almost immediately, frowning at Felicity's obvious distress. "Is everything alright?"

[You were fine I hope my post was okay...I'm a bit rusty with OUAT as I haven't done a roleplay with the show in ages ]

Killian listened to Cora as she pestered the pirate to pack light since they could come and go to the docks as they wished. A sigh escaped his lips as he thought about Charlotte, wondering if she was still doing okay in Wonderland where he'd left her. She was safer there anyways, at least she was if the thief Will Scarlet wanted to stay alive. He had left her with the Knave in Wonderland and hadn't looked back since. A decision, Killian sometimes finds himself regretting but at a moment like now when he's under Cora's control the pirate is glad Charlotte is far far away.

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Felicity's brown eyes met Charming's blue ones, linger into a stare as she got up off the ground. She hadn't seen Charming since they were all in the Enchanted Forest. The brunette wiped the bottom of her jeans, in case any dirt was on them, saying nothing as she used magic to disappear into a pink cloud. Felicity didn't transport herself far, just past Granny's towards the woods and began walking towards where she had been living.

The brunette wanted nothing to do with any of the Charmings especially David. Felicity's past with the Prince and his dead brother was definitely one she hoped wasn'tin Henry's fairytale book because it was definitely a dark and depressing one. Then again falling for two brothers is always a good disaster story no matter how spin it.

@ pietro maximoff.

[This is my first rp for the show. I'm just rusty on season 2 since I just watched the season 4 finale last Sunday.]

Charlotte couldn't help holding a grudge against Killian. She knew that she should have known better, he was a pirate after all, but she'd allowed herself to fall for him anyway. The only good thing she'd gotten out of that relationship, if it could even be called that, was Morgan. She loved being a mother, and she loved her life in Storybrooke. "How was your day?" She asked as she walked out of the school with her son. He was in Mary Margaret's class. It was rather convenient for her. She walked with her son to and from school each day. They were close. Of course, they were all that the other had so it was to be expected.

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Charming was surprised to see her to say the least. He knew that she would be here, everyone from the Enchanted Forest was, but this was the first time he was seeing her here in Storybrooke. The last time he'd seen her, they were both still in the Enchanted Forest, Regina hadn't casted her curse yet, and he hadn't even met Snow. Felicity knew him when he was just David. She knew him before everything else, seeing her here sort of reminded him of the life that he used to have. Needless to say, he was kind of surprised when she didn't answer his question and simply disappeared in a pink cloud of smoke. He looked around, sighing softly. He didn't see her though and continued on towards Granny's. As he neared the diner, he spotted her again, walking into the woods near the diner. He glanced towards the diner and then back to the woods, hesitating for a moment, before making a decision and following after her.

[Yeah, I haven't watched season 2 in ages. Wasn't the season 4 finale amazing?!]

Killian grabbed the bare essentials he would need, climbing the stairs that lead above deck was Cora was waiting impatiently. The older woman made a snarly remark about being on time for revenge. Hook's jaw simply clenched as he reminded himself repeatedly in his mind he needed Cora and of the power she possessed. He didn't want to let his emotions get the best of him and end up doing something foolish because of his temper or pride.

"We have to wait until dark know," Cora spoke. "You took too long."

Killian rolled his eyes simply saying nothing and walked back below deck, decising to sharpen the blade of his sword so when the time came he could kill the crocodile with it.

---

Felicity walked into the forest for a good twenty minutes, past the Merry Men camp before she realized she was being followed. She turned behind a tree, using her magic to appear behind the person. "Didn't I tell you following people can get you into trouble," Felicity questioned. "Turn around and go home David. I don't want to see you again."

@ pietro maximoff.

[It was amazing! I wish it was season 5 already!]

Charlotte hadn't been entirely alone in Wonderland. Of course, she would have preferred company other than Will Scarlet, but he was better than nothing. She just didn't understand why Killian was so set on this path of vengeance. She should have known that he would choose it over anything else, including her, but she'd been young and naive then. She knew better now, and if she ever saw that sorry excuse for a man ever again she knew better than to let him back into her heart. And she wouldn't let him near Morgan either. She'd been through enough and had felt enough pain because of Killian, she didn't want the same to happen to her son. In all honesty, she hoped that she never saw him again.

"It was alright." Morgan said, punctuating his words with a shrug of his shoulders. Charlotte raised an eyebrow. "Just alright? Not exciting or insightful? I'm sure Mary Margaret must have taught you something." She said as they walked, causing Morgan to laugh. "It's just school, mom. Long division isn't that exciting."

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Charming knew that following her wasn't right. In fact, following anyone wasn't right, unless, of course, they appeared to be suspicious or something. Felicity wasn't suspicious though. Her behavior earlier was questionable, but he was more curious because he hadn't seen her once here, and that was both before and after the curse had been lifted. Storybrooke was a relatively small town, he just didn't understand how that was even remotely possible. He saw her disappear behind a tree and was about to follow when she appeared behind him. He turned to look at her. "I vaguely remember you telling me something along those lines. I figured that only pertained to people I didn't know." He told her. "Why not? Give me one good reason, Felicity."

[Ugh, I know! I can't wait!]

Killian was beyond anxious. He wanted to be on dry land already. The pirate of course loved the sea but the sooner everything was done he could find Charlotte and try to make things better for them. After all the lass was the one who managed to capture his heart after he swore he'd never love again.

Cora walked into his cabin, not even knocking and went over her plan yet again. Killian couldn't help but roll his eyes. He wasn't a child. He knew his part in Cora's plans but the old woman apparently didn't feel the same way.

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Felicity's jaw clenched as David's question rang through her ears. She rolled her eyes and began to take deep calming breaths. The brunette didn't want to hurt David ever. She looked into his eyes and stepped closer to him, placing a hand on his chest.

"If you don't leave shepherd this hand will rip your heart from your chest," she stated.

Felicity removed her hand from David's chest and walked away from him, back to her father's small cabin she had been using without his knowledge.

"So? School can be exciting and insightful." Charlotte said as she walked. "And I'm not just saying that because I'm a teacher either." She laughed at the look her son gave her. "Alright, maybe long division isn't the most exciting subject on the planet, but it could be worse. I'll stop talking about school now. Do you want Granny's tonight or I can whip something up at home?" Sometimes, it was hard seeing as it was just the two of them, but they made it work. There wasn't a single thing about her life here in Storybrooke that Charlotte would change. She was happy here.

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Charming frowned. He knew that they hadn't seen each other in a long time, but he didn't understand why she was acting like this. The Felicity that he knew wasn't ever like this. He didn't know what had changed her. Despite who she was, he never saw her as a bad person or a villain. If anything, he felt as though he was one of the few people who understood her. His eyes widened slightly at her threat, glancing down at the hand she had placed on his chest. He was silent, watching as she walked off. He wanted to follow, but he figured that that probably wasn't the best idea.

Killian stayed in the shadows when he was finally told he could leave his ship. He was annoyed that he needed permission to do as he wanted but didn't argue. Last time he had Cora reminded him of her power by ripping his heart out of his chest temporarily. The pirate definitely didn't want a recap of that.

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Felicity arrived at the cabin, sitting down and stared at the small locked chest she had on the mantle. With a simple wave of her hand she unlocked it, revealing her own beating heart to herself. She held it in her hands, holding it close to her lips.

"Forget you saw him," she told her heart. "You sent him to Snow so he could be happy and he is."

"Mac and cheese tonight and Granny's tomorrow?" Her son's suggestion caused Charlotte to grin. "I like how you think, kiddo." She said, ruffling his dark hair as they walked. Life was fairly simple here in Storybrooke for Charlotte. She supposed that that was why she was as happy here as she was. There were no complications or drama, not for her at least. She went to work, and then left with Morgan. Some would find the routine boring or it would get old rather quickly, but not Charlotte. She liked how her life was here. She didn't want it to change.

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Charming decided it best not to follow after Felicity. Instead, he turned and headed back towards Granny's. He knew that he was a few minutes late, and, if it was noticed, he'd make up an excuse for it happening. As he walked, he couldn't help thinking about Felicity's odd behavior. She'd never acted so...cold towards him. It was strange. They hadn't seen each other in a very long time, and clearly that time had changed her. He wondered why.

Killian wandered around Storybrooke, getting a feel for his surroundings. It was definitely an odd place to say the least. It was full of things the pirate wasn't used to and it was definitely quieter than what he was used to as well. A part of him wondered if Charlotte would like it here.

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Felicity locked her heart back up and his it before she realized she had no food anywhere in the small cabin. She cursed under her breath, using her magic to appear outside of Granny's and walked inside. She sat down at the counter, her body tensing when she realized the entire Charming family was behind her in a booth.

The brunette decided to simply ignore them and ordered some soup from Ruby. She mumbled a thank you under her breath when it was placed in front of her and began to eat.

"Mac and cheese tonight and Granny's tomorrow?" Her son's suggestion caused Charlotte to grin. "I like how you think, kiddo." She said, ruffling his dark hair as they walked. Life was fairly simple here in Storybrooke for Charlotte. She supposed that that was why she was as happy here as she was. There were no complications or drama, not for her at least. She went to work, and then left with Morgan. Some would find the routine boring or it would get old rather quickly, but not Charlotte. She liked how her life was here. She didn't want it to change.

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Charming decided it best not to follow after Felicity. Instead, he turned and headed back towards Granny's. He knew that he was a few minutes late, and, if it was noticed, he'd make up an excuse for it happening. As he walked, he couldn't help thinking about Felicity's odd behavior. She'd never acted so...cold towards him. It was strange. They hadn't seen each other in a very long time, and clearly that time had changed her. He wondered why that was.

Charlotte preferred this life to the life she'd had in the Enchanted Forest. It felt like a new beginning of sorts here. There were a lot less things that she needed to worry about, and things were also much simpler. "That's 'cause I always have the best ideas." Morgan said, causing her to laugh. "I wouldn't say that they always are, maybe most of the time, but not always." She said as they walked. All in all, she was just a lot happier here. She hoped that she never saw Killian again. It had been a really long time, she doubted that she would.

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Charming found himself thinking of Felicity's odd behavior as he walked into Granny's. He plastered a smile onto his face when he spotted his family at a table and made his way over. He wasn't going to let it distract him, not right now. "Sorry I'm late." He said, taking a seat next to Snow. They all made small talk for a while, though he found his eyes wandering around the diner and over to the door when a familiar brunette walked in. His gaze remained on her for a few seconds before shifting away as he didn't want his family to notice.

Killian walked the streets finding himself nearing what looked like a place to eat. He watched people come and go into the place, his eyes widening when he saw Charlotte and a young child. How had Charlotte gotten to Storybrooke and who was the boy with her?

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Felicity's body tensed even more when she heard David"s voice. She called Ruby over and asked how much her meal had cost. After Ruby answered she tossed down twice the amount and told her to keep the change before she quickly walked out. The brunette honestly didnt know why she couldnt stand to be around Charming anymore but even hearing his voice caused a pain in her chest that shouldn't exist.

They didn't live very far from Granny's, and the walk from the school was maybe fifteen minutes at most. As they neared Granny's, Charlotte didn't take notice to who was just down the street. She laughed at something Morgan said as they walked. She and her son were very close, mainly because they were all that the other had. Charlotte honestly wouldn't have it any other way though.

---

Charming tried not to be distracted by Felicity, but it was hard not to. Thankfully, no one, especially Snow, said anything or thought that he was acting strange. He couldn't help noticing when she exited the diner in a hurry though. "I'll be right back." He said, not waiting to hear anything from his family as he walked out after the brunette. "It's been a long time."

Killian clenched his fists as he tried to stay calm. He wanted to run and demand answers from Charlotte. He knew if he did though he would risk her safety though so the pirate stayed silent in the shadows. If the pirate had learned anything from being around Cora it was self control. He'd been punished enough when he lost his cool and acted on impulse.

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"Theres a reason for that David," Felicity replied. "I'm a villain and you're a hero."

The brunette turned and looked at Charming, keeping her face emotionless as she looked qt him. She didn't want him to know how much that face hurt her. She wanted to be a good guy so they could be together but she would never be one no matter how hard she tried. That's why she sent him to someone better.

Morgan was all that Charlotte really had. To be honest, she felt as though he was the only good thing that had come out of that toxic relationship, if one could even call it that, with Killian. Her son meant the world to her, and she couldn't picture her life without him. Despite this fact, she still hoped that she never saw Killian again. She had no idea that she would probably be seeing him very soon, much to her dismay.

---

Charming frowned. "For someone who never wished to follow in her father's footsteps, you sure seem to be a bit more accepting of it now." He said. He didn't understand. This wasn't the Felicity that he remembered. She had never been this cold or emotionless. He didn't understand what had happened over time. She'd been such a sweet person in the past, what could have possibly changed that?

"Not everything's black and white, Felicity." He said.

Killian watched the boy turn around, frowning when he saw what the boy looked like. He was super surprised at what the boy looked like. Could the boy be his? Or had Charlotte moved on with someone else? Someone who would probably make her happier than he ever could. The pirate slunk back into the shadows and walked back to his ship, reporting his findings to Cora.

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"I couldn't escape fate David," Felicity replied. "Neither could you. You were born to be a king and I was born to be a unknown unclaimed child of a monster."

The brunette looked at the David and sighed softly. She didn'tderstand why being around him still affected her so much., especially when her heart wasn't even in her chest. Fecility's green eyes looked into David's blue ones, feeling a huge pain in her chest as she moved her eyes past the prince's to Granny's diner.

"You have a lovely family," she mumbled. "Just like you always wanted."

Charlotte continued on down the sidewalk. She and Morgan soon rounded the corner onto their street and headed towards the house. It looked like it was going to be a quiet night in for the two of them, not that she minded. Those were some of her favorite nights. She'd rather have things be uneventful anyway. It was a rather nice change.

---

Charming frowned, shaking his head. He clearly disagreed with her statement. "Since when do you believe in fate?" He asked. He didn't understand where any of this was coming from. This wasn't the Felicity that he knew. She was practically a complete stranger to him. He didn't understand how that was possible. Had that much time truly passed for her to become almost unrecognizable? It just didn't seem possible to him at all. "What does my family have to do with any of this, Felicity? What happened to you?"