The Dark Princess [ A Once Upon A Time Fan-fic]

Chapter 10: Please say you love me

Raven was watching some Youtube videos when Henry called her and she answered the call.

-Hey, what's up?.- Raven asked.

-Hey...ummm... I gotta go to do something with Hook, if my mom asks would you say that I went fishing with him?

-Why do I have to lie?

-I can't tell you right now but when we're done, I'll spit it out.

-Fine, just don't do anything stupid, like with that pen.- Raven didn't mean to say that, she knew it would upset him.

-I've told you, I can't be the Author. What if I want to start to change things? I would end up like the other Author.

-Yeah, you're right. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to say that. I know how much it costs to you to be ok with your decision and I said I would support you in that decision. I was out of line.

-It's ok.- Hook made Henry a sign that they had to go.- Talk to you later, I really have to go but I'll see you later ok?

-Ok, just be careful.

-I will, bye.- He hung up the phone and left with Hook to the Sanitarium.

*AFTER A FEW HOURS*

Raven was taking a nap when her phone rang and she saw that it was Henry again, she answered and she could tell something was wrong.

-Henry? What happened?

-We.... Ummmm... We might have made a terrible mistake, Raven.

-What did you do?.- Asked Raven really worried.

-Could you come to the Frontier, like ASAP?

-Henry, What did you and Hook do?

-I'll tell you when you get here.- He hang up the phone and waited for Raven to show up, after a few minutes she did, she lived nearby with her usual clothes and with a very serious frown.

-What on Earth did you two do?.- She didn't even greet them.

-Not even a hello, love? I thought you would be happy to see us in one piece.- Hook said.

-Do not call me "love" save that for Emma, would you? And you didn't answer my question.- She looked at Henry, she knew he would crack.

-We, might have released Zelena from the Sanitarium.

-You did what?! How?! How in the Heavens did you manage to do that?!.- They both could tell she was crazy mad at them, obviously.- She's crazy and on top of her insanity, she's full of pregnancy hormones, which make her incredibly crazy. Do you two know what she will do?! I can't believe you did something so stupid!

-Raven, calm down.- Henry said almost begging.

-You want me to calm down?! She tried to kill you!! Both of you!

-You don't tell a Lady to calm down, mate.- Hook whispered to Henry while Raven was still ranting.

-Now I can tell why people in the movies always say that.- Henry whispered back.

-Who's brilliant idea was to do that?.- And now she was clenching her hands to let some of her frustration go.

-To be fair it was a good plan, the thing is that Zelena had something down her sleeve that we didn't expect.- Hook said.

-So it was your idea then....- Raven said. For a second Raven forgot about her powers, she got so carried away by her emotions just like Hook did when he let Zelena free that she tried to slap him but Henry didn't forget and got in front of Hook before Raven could reach him.

-Raven... What did you do?!.- Hook asked.

-I... I didn't mean to....- Henry's veins were starting to go black just when he dropped down to the floor.-Nononono.- Raven dropped down with him and started to cry.- Please Henry, hold on just a little bit.

-Raven....- Henry whispered with barely any force left in his voice.

-I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I AM SO SORRY.- Raven sobbed while Hook ran for help.- You're going to be fine, ok? I'm gonna get the venom out of you.- They both knew what that meant, in order for Raven to save someone from her venom, she would have to take the venom instead and sacrifice herself, he tried to stop her but she put a paralyzing spell on him so he couldn't. She started to transfer every single drop of it out of Henry's system to hers and it was sure painful, they were both silent, Henry could do nothing to stop Raven from saving him. After a few minutes she started to sing really quietly, almost whispering into his ear.

-Please don't say you love me cause I might not say it back, doesn't mean my heart stops skipping when you look at me like that and there's no need to worry when you see just what we're at...
Please Henry, say you love me, Because now... I'll say it back...- She closed her eyes and rested on his chest as she felt how life faded away. Until Regina arrived, she was able to free Henry from the paralysis spell Raven put on him, as she did that, he quickly sat up and held Raven's head onto his knees, he remembered every song they heard, every evening together, and also the last words she had said/ sang to him. "Please say you love me"

-Henry, she's dead. There's nothing you can do to save her anymore.- Regina said but Henry didn't listen, he could only remember Raven's last words, they played over and over in his head. "Please say you love me, Henry. Because now I'll say it back" She would say it back, she loved him... And he loved her, he had to say it, he had to kiss her at least one last time before she banished forever. He knew she was still there even if it was for only a few seconds.

-No. There's always hope, all of you have taught me that. She had hope in me, she saved me. Now it's my turn to believe in her, in us and save her....

-Fine, do what you have to do, Henry.

-I love you, Raven.- He kissed her just like they always do, softly and with a lot of love. Raven's veins went back to normal and then she opened her eyes.