All the magic (OUAT Peter Pan)

Chapter 13: He did what!

Around one in the morning Amelia put down her book, her eyes refusing to stay open any longer. She thought she closed them for a moment but when she opened them again the sky was a brilliant blue. She glanced at the clock in her room, nine thirty. She had gotten a good night's sleep without any nightmares.

For all the years with the Evil Four she had nightmares almost every night. That was one reason Amelia was glad her room was in the basement and not in the Above with Matt. He couldn't hear her jump awake, sometimes screaming in the process. Now that she was starting to heal Amelia started sleeping a bit better but nightmares plagued her most nights.

Sometimes the dreams were them stabbing her, or Matt, or Henry, or Jacob. Other times it was a black storm enclosing her, cutting her up slowly ripping away everything she loves. The storm covered everyone she loved, making them hate her. Then they would say things they knew would eat her up from the inside. Amelia hated that dream the most.

Put that out of your mind. It's just a dream. It can't hurt you. Then would never hurt you like that. Amelia opened her book wanting to get out of her head. That was her option of what to do most of the time, read or think. Amelia looked at the small green box and she looked at her car keys, wait till I get out of here. She grabbed the bookmark out and began to read.

A little bit later the door opened to her room. There stood Henry in tears. "Henry! What happened, come here." Amelia told him. Henry ran over to her as she gave him a big hug. She pulled him onto her bed. "Hey, shh. Don't cry, it's alright. Everything is just fine Henry." he still held on to her tight not saying anything.

Amelia decided to try and distract him in the meantime. "I don't think I ever told you how we first met, wanna hear a story? I may not be as cool as your book but it's something." Henry nodded. "Once upon a time, I was helping Mr. Gold in the shop. The door opened and the mayor came in with a stroller. She wanted to talk to Matt alone. The little baby in the stroller started to cry, Matt asked what his name was. The mayor said his name was Henry. They asked if I could watch him for an hour or two. I picked up the little boy and we went to my room. The baby was still crying so I decided to talk to him. I told him that I was his new friend Amelia and that his mom was talking with my uncle." Henry whipped his eyes and looked at Lia

"The baby stopped crying and looked at me with sleepy eyes. I asked if he wanted me to sing him a lullaby. I sang a song to the little boy and he fell asleep. I placed him onto a large pillow and placed my arms around him so he wouldn't roll away. Soon his mom was ready to take him home. I placed the baby back in his stroller. Matt and Regina were surprised how well I did with the baby. I told your mother if she ever needed a babysitter for you to tell me. That's how I began coming over every Saturday."

Amelia grabbed the box of tissues for him to blow his nose. "Thanks Lia, h-he said that I need to wake up, that my 'f-fairytale fantasy' was going to make them l-lock me away if I d-didn't stop." Henry told her at last. "Who did that Henry?" she glanced at the clock. She knew who did it. "Why did Archie tell you that? Henry listened to me. You aren't crazy, you made a really cool world with everyone we know. I think it's amazing how you figured out who almost everyone was. He may not believe you but who cares? The people who care about you are here for you. No one is going to lock you away Henry." Amelia knew what to tell Henry even if she didn't like it.

Amelia moved his hair out of his face and looked at him. "You should go see Emma. I would go yell at Archie for you but I'm stuck here. She can stand up to him for you. Take it from me, don't fight your battles alone. It's better to do things together."

Henry nodded, standing up "Thanks Lia, you're the best big sis in the world." Amelia didn't think she heard him right. "What did you call me bud?" He smiled his little kid smile at her. "I know you're not really my sister but you act like it. To me you're my big sister. Always have been always will." Amelia wrapped an arm around him "Well I always wanted a little brother." Henry shouldered his backpack and walked to her door. "Bye Lia." she watched as he closed the door walking away. Amelia knew she was going to have words with Archie next time she saw him. She picked her book up and began to read again.