"Time passes memories fade, feelings change people leave but hearts never forget"
Rosie's POV
I looked at the pure white wolf that stood in front of me, I watched as she panicked; she was scared and confused. She obviously has never turned before and it's come as quite a shock to her "hey! Your okay, everything's going to be fine" I assured her, her gaze shot to mine and she calmed slightly "I'm going to help you" I said gently, the wolf nodded "thank you" she whispered, I shuddered. I would recognise that Australian accent anywhere, I had to refrain from saying her name. As far as I was concerned the town did everything to make sure that I never existed and I had to uphold my end and for that Belle can't know who I am. I whimpered "are you okay?" she asked, I frowned. My Belle, always worrying over others rather than herself. I nodded "yes, I'm fine. Follow me, it wont be long until we turn back again" I told her quickly before leading her off in the direction of the farm house. We stayed on the outskirts until the next morning. I'm not sure what it was that made Belle turn yesterday merely hours before wolfs time. I looked down at the sleeping Belle, it's been so long since I last seen her, I looked at her carefully taking in everything about her. Her hair was slightly longer, she obviously wanted to keep it a similar length. A pain shot through my chest as I looked at her arms and leg, her scars. I whimpered, I did that and I never forgave myself. I leaned down next to her and gently shook her awake, I watched as her eyes fluttered open "morning" I mumbled, she sat up slowly and rubbed her eyes "come on, ill get you something to eat" I said with a smile. She nodded and I helped her to her feet and she studied me carefully. I've changed a lot since she last saw me, not that she remembers that is. I'm much taller now and much to my distaste my hair is waist length and fell down my back in soft waves. I led her quickly out towards the farm house "this is Zelena's old place" she pointed out, I nodded as we stepped inside "I'm close friends with Zelena, shortly after she got engaged to Ruby she gave me the house to use whenever I needed" I explained as we walked into the kitchen. I told Belle to take a seat as I made us both a bowl of cereal "Ruby and Zelena got engaged three and a half years ago, how old are you?" she questioned. Her accent was ringing in my ears, it made me feel like I was at home again. Home, with her, Rumple, Ruby and Zelena. I gulped as I poured some cereal into two bowls "I'm seventeen" I stated, her eyes narrowed. I finished making the food and set it down in front of her along with a glass of orange juice. Belle shot me a thankful smile as I sat down opposite her "sorry I forgot to tell you my name, I'm Belle" she said with a warm smile, I nodded "Lena" I mumbled. I figured if Belle cant know who I am then I may as well introduce her to Lena, my little weird disguise almost. "Why don't you live in town?" she questioned trying to spark up some kind of conversation. I gulped "I'm not exactly allowed in town, I'm an outcast" I mumbled, she looked at me in confusion "but there are other wolves in town, why are you an outcast when Ruby and Mikael are..." I cut her off with a low growl "don't. Don't ever mention that name to me" I snapped, she flinched slightly. I automatically felt bad and softened "I'm sorry for snapping at you I just... I have a complicated history with Mikael" I explained, she nodded and shot me a reassuring smile "to answer your question, I'm not allowed in town because I hurt someone. Mikael drove me to lose control over my wolf and I ended up hurting someone I cared about and in the end I basically got kicked out of the town" I explained as we finished off eating "who was it?" she asked, I whimpered as flashes of torn and bloody Belle came through my head "I would rather not answer that question" I said quietly as a tear fell down my cheek. Belle was on her feet almost instantly "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you in anyway" she said quickly, I shook my head "it's fine" I mumbled as she quickly wrapped me into a hug. I stiffened at first but I soon softened into it and returned her hug, another tear fell down my cheek. I missed her so much... She pulled back and I wiped the remaining tear off my cheek, she shot me a kind smile. I picked up the bowls and started washing up "you remind me of someone" she mumbled thoughtlessly. I turned to Belle and dried my hands "I don't know how, I just have this gut feeling that I know you from somewhere" she said with a shrug. I was about to respond when I heard a knock on the door. I answered it and a low growl came from my chest "what do you want Mikael?" I hissed, he laughed and stepped inside around me "easy now Rosalinda, I believe you found the newest member of my pack yes?" he asked walking into the kitchen and his eyes lay on Belle "go Mikael your not welcome here" I hissed from behind him "quiet child..." he started but I soon cut him off "you are no Alpha to me, you have no control over me" I growled but all he did was chuckle "no but I am your father" he snapped in return. I stood back, I had no way to respond. I growled at him as Belle stared at us in confusion "try your hardest father, she wont go with you" I challenged, he laughed. He looked over at Belle "come on Belle, Gold is looking for you. He's worried" he said, I scoffed. Of course he was going to use that card, that didn't prove that he was an Alpha that just proved that he was good at finding his way round things. She shrugged "ill see him later, I'm sure he's not that worried. He'll probably just assume that it was a girls night with Ruby and Zelena" she shrugged. He laughed and held his hand out towards her "come on Belle" he said in a more commanding tone. She flinched slightly and I thought that the command of an Alpha would make her move but she stood her ground "no Mikael" she muttered, I laughed. Mikael turned to me with a scowl on his face "you have control over your wolf again" he said quickly. I laughed and took a step towards him "game on" I snapped playfully, he growled and was quick to storm out of the room. Belle stared at me in confusion "he's Alpha, his command should have made you go with him but it didn't" I explained quickly but her confusion only grew "I used to be Alpha before I lost control making it easy for him to swoop in and take it from me but only for as long as I didn't have control over my wolf I could never be Alpha again but..." she quickly cut me off "now you have control again and can now fight him to get the title once again" she finished for me with a smile. I nodded and she giggled "so does this mean your allowed in town again Lena?" she asked but I was quick to shake my head "I'm not allowed until Stiltskin tells me otherwise" I muttered under my breath hoping she cant hear me but she picked it up "just come on, I can talk my way around Rumple" she said with a smile. I frowned and shook my head "no Belle, this is a fight you cant win against Rumple" I said quickly, her eyes narrowed "why wont he let you in town?" she pressed. I gulped "its not just him, Ruby as well" I stated, she nodded and ushered for me to continue "I hurt someone they cared about" I mumbled softly, she took a step towards me and laid her hand on my arm "who?" she asked, I frowned as a tear ran down my cheek "you" I whispered softly which caused her to take a step back.
