The Valiant, the Believer & the Curse

Chapter 14: The Dove

~The Valiant, the Believer & the Curse~

Mary Margaret finds herself strolling through the forest of Storybrooke. She comes across some wire mesh, and notices a white dove trapped in it. She runs over to it, and helps the dove as it struggles to get out.

Mary Margaret finds her way to the animal shelter in hopes of getting the dove some help.

"Oh, hey Mary Margaret," a lady smiles as the short haired woman runs into the shelter. "Are you okay?"

"I found this dove in the forest and it's hurt," Mary Margaret reveals a small white bird with an injured wing to the lady.

"I'm sorry Mary Margaret, I don't know if there's much I can do for a bird," the lady admits. "My best suggestion is to help it find its flock. David notices Mary Margaret as he working and walks towards her.

"Mary Margaret!" David smiles brightly as he attempts to get her attention. She gasps as she notices him. "Would you like help getting that dove home to its flick?"

"No thank you." Mary Margaret rejects his offer and quickly exits the animal shelter. David follows Mary Margaret anyway. The two of them head deep into the forest until the end of a cliffs comes up out of nowhere. David runs and grabs Mary Margaret as she slips. He pulls her back, and the two them face each other in shock.

It begins to pour down rain, so the two of them run as fast they can, and find shelter in a cabin.

~The Valiant, the Believer & the Curse~

"What's wrong Mary Margaret?" David questions the fourth grade teacher with concern. "I can see it in your face, something's bothering you."

"I'm sorry David," Mary Margaret begins to tear up as the two of them make eye contact. "I still have feelings for you. I only go to Granny's Diner at 7:15 every morning because of you."

"What?" David walks towards Mary Margaret. "I go there every morning to see you!" They gaze at each other and begin to lean in for a kiss.

"No, I can't do it," Mary Margaret pulls her head away. "It's not fair to Kathryn."

"Mary Margaret, my feelings for Kathryn are just mere memories," David admits. "But my feelings for you, now those are real."

"I'm sorry David, but it's just wrong," Mary Margret states in defeat. "It would be different if you weren't already married." The two of them gaze at each other as they both come to this realization. "I should probably go." Mary Margaret grabs her purse and exits cabin, leaving David standing there in defeat.

~The Valiant, the Believer and the Curse~

Location~Enchanted Forest
Point in Time~Past

As the Sun rises in the Enchanted Forest, Charming enters King George's throne room.

"Oh James, what are you doing in my throne room?" King George glares at the Prince.

"I'm not going to marry Abigail, we already called off the wedding," Charming informs the King.

"What?" King George's eyes widen in shock. "You have to or I will kill you!"

"I'm a man and can make my own decisions," Charming stands tall. "I'm not afraid of you. Also stop calling me James, my name is David. Plus, Abigail also has no interest in marrying me because she too loves someone else." Charming then turns around and exits King George's throne room.

Changing then exits the palace and finds his horse. He rides deep into the forest in search of the woman he loves. He comes upon a hut where he notices a few dwarves and among them is Snow White. "Snow!" Chanting calls out as he hops off his horse. He runs to her, and stops in his tracks as he notices her furrowed eyebrows.

"Excuse me, who are you?" Snow White questions the Prince in confusion.

"What's going on?" Charming furrows his eyebrows. "It's me, it's Charming." Moments later, Grumpy walks towards him.

"I'm sorry sir, she drank a forgetful potion," Gtumpy informs the prince. "She didn't want to remember you if she couldn't have you."

~The Valiant, the Believer & Curse~

Location~Storybrooke
Point in Time~Present Day

As the clock strikes 7:15 AM, Mary Margaret sits at kitchen waiting longer. She waits until 7:40 to leave since it's a five minute drive to Granny's Diner. As she arrives at Granny's Diner, the clock tower strikes 7:45 AM. Mary Margaret walks up to the front of the diner and turns her head to right. She gasps as she makes eye contact with David.

"What?" Mary Margaret grows evermore shocked.

"This must be a sign," David suggests. "We can't stay apart." The two of them then kiss each other.

From afar, Regina watches a frown forms on her face. Lacey walks beside her startling the Mayor.

"Lacey," Regina gasps. "What're you doing?"

"In the end, you will lose Regina." Lacey smirks as she makes eye contact with the Mayor. "I do want to warn you though, something big is coming. Once this curse is broken, something even more powerful than the Dark One will rise." Lacey's smirk quickly forms into a frown. "Be ware."