Timeless Bonds

Bonus 8: alternate Universe part 3

Uma's gaze swept across the room, settling momentarily on Bridget, who appeared lost in a turbulent sea of fragmented memories. Bridget's face was a mix of confusion and dawning recognition, her mind grappling with the echoes of events Blanc had described. The recollections seemed disjointed but aligned disturbingly well with Blanc's account.

Sensing the shift in the room's atmosphere, Blanc seized the moment to intensify her plea. Her eyes locked onto Uma's, filled with desperation. "Uma, did James still have his son? Harry, was it?" Her voice trembled, cracking under the weight of her emotions. She looked down, her shoulders shaking slightly as she fought back tears. "Did he find someone new after me?"

Her question was laden with aching vulnerability, and her eyes welled up with tears as she thought about the possibility of Harry and Morgie moving on without her. The memories of her past love and her feelings for Morgie and James clashed with the harsh reality of her current predicament, creating a deep sense of heartbreak.

Uma's eyes widened in shock as she processed Blanc's words. The name Harry struck a chord, reminding her of the times Harry had spoken of his father's outlandish tales about a white-haired girl. Harry had dismissed the stories as nonsense, but now Uma wasn't so sure. She slowly shook her head. "Yes, Hook had a girlfriend with whom he had Harry."

Blanc's world seemed to come crashing down, and she started crying, her sobs breaking the tense silence in the room. Chloe, who had been silent, finally spoke out, her voice filled with frustration. "Stop these lies, Blanc!" She cried out, Cinderella pulling her back to calm her.

Red, her voice trembling with a mixture of regret and determination, added, "You know that you weren't as selfless as you're making yourself out to be. Maybe it was the wrong decision to try to change the past, but it was the only solution we had."

Uma's gaze shifted to Fairy Godmother, who seemed equally uncertain. The room was thick with tension, and the weight of the revelations had left everyone in a state of confusion. Uma finally spoke up, her voice firm but weary. "We should all return to our rooms for now. We need to think of a solution."

Blanc, still sniffling and wiping away her tears, stood up slowly and nodded, accepting the temporary reprieve. Red and Chloe were escorted to their chambers, their faces a mix of guilt and frustration. Bridget and Ella remained behind, their conversation shifting to the shocking revelations and their implications.

Once the others had left, Uma approached Blanc with a thoughtful expression. "Maybe it would help you to talk to James. I can contact Harry for you," she suggested, hoping to offer Blanc a small sliver of comfort.

Blanc's eyes lit up with a flicker of hope, and she nodded eagerly. "Can I also see Morgie, Maleficent, and Hades?" Her voice was filled with longing as she looked at Uma and Fairy Godmother.

Uma exchanged a glance with Fairy Godmother, weighing the possibility. "We can look for Morgie, but Maleficent has been transformed into a lizard. However, we could potentially reach out to Hades," Uma said cautiously.

Blanc's face brightened with a smile, her demeanor shifting dramatically as if her earlier distress had been momentarily forgotten. She threw her arms around Uma and Fairy Godmother in an enthusiastic hug. "Thank you! Thank you so much!" she exclaimed, her voice choked with gratitude.

Uma and Fairy Godmother, taken aback by Blanc's sudden shift in demeanor, watched as she left the office with a spring in her step. Blanc retreated to her room, her heart buoyed by the possibility of reuniting with the figures from her past.

In her room, Blanc allowed herself a moment of solitude. As she lay down on her bed, the gravity of her situation and the extent of her manipulation began to sink in. The comfort of her room was a stark contrast to the turmoil she had stirred, but it was a temporary refuge as she prepared for the next steps in her intricate plan.