CHAPTER ELEVEN — ( Calling out my old name, she says, 'Hey, do you remember me too?' )
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Luna chose not to accompany Emma and Regina to the hospital. Instead, she went to the school bus stop to meet her daughter, Daisy. She wanted to witness the moment when the curse would be lifted, and she eagerly anticipated seeing her daughter's radiant smile as she recollected their shared memories and adventures in the Enchanted Forest.
Luna's foot tapped nervously at the bus stop as she anxiously awaited the bus's arrival. As the vehicle turned the corner and approached the stop, a wave of overwhelming emotions swept over Luna, causing her to take a step back. She furrowed her brow and glanced around, trying to clear her mind as a flood of memories from her time in the Enchanted Forest and the surrounding kingdoms came rushing back to her. She vividly recalled moments spent with her mother, her training in magic and combat under Rumplestiltskin's guidance, the hatching of her three baby dragons, her efforts to protect the forest from Regina and her knights, her interactions with Snow White and her companions, the loss of her eldest dragon, and, most notably, her cherished years with Captain Killian Jones.
Luna's eyes widened as a wave of memories washed over her, and she saw her precious Daisy running towards her with a bright smile. "Mommy," she said excitedly, "I remember everything! I'm your dragon, Kayda! Do you recognise me?"
Luna couldn't help but let out a heartfelt laugh as tears filled her eyes. She held her arms out just as Daisy rushed into her arms for a warm embrace. "I know, sweetheart. I know you're my little baby, Kayda! I recognise you, my little dragon!" Luna said, her voice filled with emotion. As she held her daughter's face, they both shed tears. Luna added with a smile, "And you're human!"
"Yes, mommy. I'm human!" Daisy confirmed, her own laughter mingling with Luna's before they embraced each other again.
"Mama?" A quiet voice behind Luna said.
Luna spun around, only to find herself locking eyes with Aella. "Dratini!" Daisy squealed, darting toward her older sister to hug her tightly.
"Kayda!" Aella exclaimed with a beaming smile before letting out a light chuckle as she cupped her face. "Just look at you! You've grown so much!"
Softly, Luna uttered the name "Dratini.'"
Upon hearing her name, Aella's gaze lifted, locking with her mother's. "Mama," she whispered, prompting both women to rush into each other's arms, embracing tightly. Laughter bubbled between them as they pulled away.
Luna beamed, tears streaming down her cheeks. "My beautiful girl, just look at you," she said. "You're as stunning now as you were when you were a dragon." Daisy joined in the embrace, and the trio laughed and held each other close. "I love you both more than you could possibly know.
