The Modern Fairy Tale Town Book 1: Magic is Coming

Chapter 28: A Land Without Magic

"So... Henry is right?" Ben soon asked after hearing what his father wanted to tell him. "We're all fairy tale characters under a Dark Curse cast by Mayor Mills who was The Evil Queen?"

"Yes, Benjamin," Mr. Gold nodded truthfully. "I know it sounds very absurd and like a fairy tale, but it's all true."

"Does this mean that me, Evie, and everyone else from school and even Henry are from The Fairy Tale World too?" Ben then asked.

"Well, actually, yes and no for you all, except for Henry since he wasn't born in The Enchanted Forest even though Miss Swan is his mother and she is the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charmey Warm-Erm... Prince Charming," Mr. Gold clarified. "You were all born before The Dark Curse and were destined to live up to our stories as our descendants and tell your own stories to carry on for generations."

Ben looked a bit thoughtful about that.

"As Hero and Villain Kids, you must follow your own destiny or perhaps write your own story," Mr. Gold continued then. "Though it's best if the descendants of heroes follow those stories and the descendants of villains follow their stories as well. It might be a bit complicated for you however being the son of Rumplestiltskin and you often do good, but I was once good when I was younger with your brother."

"So you turned evil then?" Ben asked.

"Well... More or less, yes, I did," Mr. Gold soon said. "I'll tell you more about that someday, though most people should follow their paths with who their parents are. I'll tell you more about your brother and your mother another day when I get the chance."

"That feels a little unfair," Ben said softly. "What if some kids don't wanna follow their parents' paths?"

"Well, at the moment, I don't really know, Benjamin, but just know that these things take time and we need Miss Swan to help us so we can all go back home to where we belong," Mr. Gold replied. "Perhaps we could reunite with your mother and we could live happily ever after then."

"So... My mother is alive?" Ben asked softly and hopefully.

"Yes... Like your brother, I just can't find her..." Mr. Gold nodded tenderly. "I'll tell you this though. Do you remember that Beauty and the Beast story I used to tell you when you were a little boy?"

"Yes, of course. That was always my favorite story." Ben replied as his hazel eyes lit up slightly.

"I know it was which is why I was often happy to tell you it," Mr. Gold smiled warmly. "Well, that story for the most part is how your mother and I first met back in The Enchanted Forest before you were born. We named you Benjamin because we knew you'd grow up into a very fine and benevolent young man."

"So when you can, you'll tell me more about Mom and my brother?" Ben then asked hopefully and expectingly.

"I'd love to, yes," Mr. Gold nodded. "Only time will tell of course if you can be patient enough."

"Okay, Dad... I'll try to be patient," Ben replied. "But... Thanks."

"Oh, you're welcome," Mr. Gold said softly. "I know how much you wanted to know more and wondered why I was being so secretive lately, but I just wanted to protect you and wait for the right time."

"Thanks, Dad..." Ben replied. "Will I get to know more later then?"

"Yes, you most certainly will," Mr. Gold reassured. "So do you think that all of this information will suffice until later?"

"Sure, Dad," Ben then said. "Thank you for telling me all that you could for now. It's really been bugging me lately."

"I understand," Mr. Gold then said before he soon held out his arms. "How about a hug, son?"