Alice's plan to overthrow the Queen of Hearts is thwarted by a dashing pirate with a hook. Years later, after the curse is broken, they reunite once again.
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Stumbling, I try my best to keep up with the two women pulling us along with their horses. The ropes around my wrists rub my skin raw. My face is completely blank and there's an emptiness inside of me that I can't shake. Once again I've been thrust into another world against my will, forced to survive. Anytime I finally get a grasp on my surroundings, able to set roots down, I lose it. The first two times in Wonderland, only to be ripped away both times against my will. The third was the curse that brought us to Storybrooke and now... here. Wherever here is.
"What is this place?" Snow calls out. She must have read my mind.
"Our home." The lady with the dark hair and intricate armor answers back before taking off once more.
Finally, we arrive at a tiny, makeshift village. The dark haired woman unties us from the horses before leading us to God only knows where. All the villagers look at us as we pass in confusion. Some of them are so shocked by the sight of us that they drop whatever they're holding. Their stares cause the hairs on my arms to stand on end as I test my bound hands. Too tight to get out of but loose enough to give me hope.
"It's like they're refugees." Emma comments and I can't help but nod my head in agreement. The real question is refugees from what? Or who?
"We're survivors." The dark haired woman corrects, her face severe. To my surprise, Snow turns and knees the other woman who'd been traveling with us.
"Run!" She shouts and I don't hesitate to do just that. We don't get far when Snow is knocked out cold. I look back in surprise, Emma kneeling at her side. The dark haired woman approachs and I stand in front of Emma and Snow protectively.
"Take them to the pit." She orders, glaring down at Emma and Snow, ignoring me. I flinch when two men grab me by my arms, panic overtaking me at the mention of a pit. I can't be locked up, not again. When I begin to squirm the men pick me up. My heart beats faster.
"No!" I yell, but It's too late. The door to the pit opens and me and Snow are thrown unceremoniously on the ground. Emma runs to tend to her mom while I kick the door. "This isn't over!" I kick again. "Bastards!"
"Do you need help?" My frenzy stops at the voice that comes from behind us. My blood turns to ice. There's no way...
I turn around slowly to see a woman standing in the shadows. "Who're you?" Emma asks.
"A friend." The woman's voice replies. Stepping forward into the light, revealing exactly who I thought It would be. Cora. My hands feel numb and tingly and my ears are ringing. I had thought that I'd never see this woman again but here she is. She looks at Emma, a deceitful smile on her face. I take a step back towards the door, hiding in the shadows.
"My name's Cora." She says, looking down at Snow. "Allow me to check on your friend." Emma nods hesitantly. Bending down, Cora places her hand on Snow's head.
