Rosie's POV
I walked slowly through the house trying to be quiet so I wouldn't wake anyone up. I noticed the light on in the kitchen and bit my lip. I walked in and saw Belle sitting at the island with a mug of tea resting in her hands. She looked up at me and smiled "hey Rose" she shot me a smile, I smiled nervously as I made my way over to the sink. I turned on the tap and began to wash off the small amount of blood that was lingering on my hands. Belle shot to her feet instantly "Rosie what happened?!" She panicked, I looked up at her "it's not my blood" I mumbled, Belles face fell "what do you mean it's not your blood?" She asked crossing her arms. I sighed, how the hell am I gonna talk my way out of this one? I turned off the tap and dried my hands "it's Mikaels" I mumbled, her eyes widened. I sighed "he threatened someone, trust me what I did to him was a warning. If he tries anything I'll do more than tear his ear" I growled "and this time I won't hesitate" I snapped, Belle flinched at my tone. I sat down on one of the stools and leaned on the table with my head in my hands. I felt a warm hand on my lower back "what happened Rose? What do you mean you won't hesitate this time" Belle questioned. I turned round to look at her before explaining.
*flashback, eight year old Rosie*
I woke up as someone shook me "Rosie" I heard a deep voice grumble. My eyes fluttered open to see Sean sitting next to me. Sean was a member of my pack, he was twenty and he was the only person who took notice in my existence. The other members knew I was there but due to my mothers orders they ignored me but Sean was different. I watched him carefully as he turned, it was wolfs time. I let my claws run through the earth below me, I was out. I looked at Sean "where are the others" I asked, the grey wolf let out a soft whimper "they're all dead Rosie" he told me. I took a step back in surprise "the black Knights found the den, I returned only a few hours ago and found everyone dead but I couldn't find your body" he told me. I looked around at the area "then how did I end up here?" I asked, his head tilted to the side in confusion "you don't remember?" He asked. I shook my head slowly and he sighed, he didn't know how I got here either. Sean ran on ahead of me, I followed him closely. I felt free, the wind flowing through my fur as I ran through the woods; this is what freedom is. I heard a growl as a russet brown wolf leapt at Sean sinking it's teeth into his flesh. Sean let out a shriek of pain, I recognised the wolf instantly "Derek!" I growled, he was my dads Beta. He was the only wolf in my fathers pack who knew about me, his eyes narrowed on me before continuing to tear my best friend apart.
*end of flashback*
Belle watched me carefully "what happened after that?" She asked, I smirked "I tore Derek limb from limb" I hissed. Belle stepped back "I was so enraged I made my way to my fathers pack and tore every one of them apart. I knew what I was doing, I was in complete control and I enjoyed every minute of it" I said as a tear fell down my cheek. I quickly wiped it away "by the time I got to Mikael his entire pack was dead, he fought me for revenge. I got most of the damage in but he tore me up pretty bad" I mumbled as I pulled up my top revealing a large claw marking from my right should to the side of my left waist. Belle let out a small gasp as she traced one of the lines with her finger. She flinched as pulled her hand away. I turned to face her and she pulled me into her embrace. I returned her hug and rested my head on her shoulder "I had him pinned, my teeth firm on his throat. One crunch and he would have been dead but I couldn't bring myself to do it. Instead I took off and went into hiding, I hadn't hurt anyone since. Well, until..." I trailed off. Belles grip on my tightened "I don't care about what you've done, it was in the past. You now is the Rosie I know" she said running her fingers through my short hair, I smiled at her touch "you know it was Sean that gave me that nickname" I said with a slight smile. She smiled "why are you down here?" I asked curiously, Belle let out a soft sigh "I'm avoiding Rumple" she told me. I tilted my head in confusion "he erased you from my memory Rose. He stopped me from becoming a wolf, I never got a choice" she mumbled softly. My eyes narrowed "what would you have chosen?" I asked nervously, she let out a sign "I would rather be a wolf than have no memory of you" she told me honestly. I smiled, she took a step back "your room is exactly how you left it, it's been locked for the past four years" she let out a short laugh. I shook my head and quickly turned into a wolf "you take it, I'm gonna stay down here and make sure Mikael doesn't try anything. He isn't exactly in the best mood" I grumbled, Belle noise slowly. She crossed her arms "who did he threaten? You said you tore his ear because he threatened someone?" She asked, I was silently hoping she wouldn't answer that question. I sat down "Henry" I said in a low growl. She smirked and leaned down next to me "you care for Henry?" She asked with a smile, I groaned and shoved her with my head causing her to call over. She laughed, I chuckled. I watched her carefully "how does your wolf feel when your around Stiltskin?" I asked, she sat crossed legged next to me on the floor. She smiled "everything inside me feels alive, it's a lot stronger now than it was before I was bitten" she explained with a smile. I couldn't help but smile "is that how you feel when your around Henry?" She asked. I let out a sigh sigh and nodded, she scratched me behind the ear. I barked happily at the feeling "goodnight Rosalinda" she mumbled, I rolled my eyes at her before licking her cheek "goodnight mom" I said quietly. She smiled before getting to get feet and making her way upstairs.
I laid down on the dark brown rug in the living room and shared at the front door. After what must have been a few hours I still hadn't gotten to sleep, I heard a sharp hiss of pain and darted up the stairs. I saw the door to my room open slightly, I walked in and saw Belle sitting upright clutching her arm. I walked over to her "that'll sting for a while but it'll go away after a few days" I barked, she looked at me and nodded. She tilted her head to the side in confusion "how did you...?" She trailed off, I chuckled "I wasn't asleep" I mumbled, she nodded as I leapt up next to her. She laid down and I curled up against her in a protective way "this brings back memories" she mumbled, I chuckled. Her breathing steadied as she fell back to sleep. Mikael will never touch anyone I care about and I'll make sure of it.
A/n
Hi, yes this story still exists! It's been a while... Anyways, I should be writing more of this now. Let me know what you guys thought of this chapter, I'm trying to make Belle and Rosies relationship similar to what it was when Rose was younger but I may have to alter it now that she's 17.
~Becca 🐢
