Unshadowing Pan

Saving the Prince

Rushing into the hospital with Mary Margaret in a wheelchair, the nurses and doctors cleared the way quickly. Running through the hallways Mary Margaret was placed inside a room where David and the doctor helped her lay down on the hospital bed. Everything and everyone moved at a fast pace, it was difficult to pause. According to the doctor she was very close and we did good on rushing. 

Feeling of no use at all, I remained anxious and apart from the scene. And despite the excitement of the baby, it was hard to ignore the looming danger surrounding us. I walked to the window and stared outside. The clouds looked more grey than usual, with almost small hints of electric green. I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me, and yet--

"Zelena-" Mary Margaret cried, tears forming in her eyes from the panic and pain of labor. She too was worried. 

"We won't let Zelena get near the baby," David reassured her. He quickly stepped aside to allow one of the nurses to check her blood pressure. Mary Margaret knew too well what Zelena was capable of and despite David's words calling for calm, the situation was anything but. 

Beside me, Emma pulled me slightly aside as to not panic Mary Margaret any more, despite what her eyes told me. 

"Aria, we need a plan before Zelena gets here," whispered Emma. "Now." 

Everyone but David cleared the room and out into the hallway. Even though David likely wanted to protect Mary Margaret from Zelena, she also needed him at her side. It would be silly for David to be pulled away from his wife who is about to give birth so we assured him they would be safe.  We all wanted to protect them. 

"What are we going to?" I asked Emma, figuring she had some plan. The entire situation was something we could hardly control or get ahead of. Zelena has proved herself to be manipulative, cunning, and three steps ahead no matter how much we tried to corner her. 

"I'm here," Belle shouted from behind. She was running down the hall. "I'm here to help."

I along with others were more than please to see Belle arrive. We needed her knowledge and te more help the better... Regina didn't exactly agree.

"Oh great, it's the bookworm." Regina clenched her jaw, recoiling at the happy faces all around.

There were still those among us that moved cautiously around Regina and took her annoyed expressions, heavily. I couldn't not defend her. After all, her evil sister was out to get us any minute. 

"Great to see you too Regina," replied Belle with her usual grace and knowingness. Belle always had a good read of the room and  people. She was so patient and that was her greatest virtue. 

"Belle, thanks for coming," Emma said.  "We need to protect Mary Margaret and her baby from Zelena."

"Well," Robin Hood walked in as if he were on cue. Behind him were many men trailing behind. "I got my trusty crewmen to help along with that."

 My mouth curled up to a smile. Everyone in his crew held a weapon, either a sword or a bow and arrow.  Something about the view reminded me of the Lost Boys. I think Pan also felt the same thing because he had folded his arms and smirked.

"Great," Regina smiled engulfing him in a quick hug. She easily relaxed around him. "Me and Emma will set up a protection spell."