Once on Instagram II

The Rehearsal

I materialized at the entrance to Olympus, and Zeus was there to greet me. "What are you doing here?" Ever the kind host, as usual.

I pulled my school ID from my pocket, because for some reason, whenever I had business in Olympus, Zeus wanted me to be 'official'. "I'm here on official Once on Instagram business. As you know, Regina and Robin are getting married tomorrow, and I need to borrow some people for the rehearsal today."

Zeus rolled his eyes, clearly annoyed with me. But he knew he couldn't do anything to stop me, so he allowed me to pass into Olympus. I slid my ID back into my pocket and began walking. I wasn't sure where the people I wanted were, but I knew someone who would.

Hercules.

He was reading when I knocked on his door. He quickly stuffed a bookmark into his book and rushed to the door. When he saw me, his eyes widened. "You're back?"

I nodded. "I need your help." I leaned in and whispered the names of the three people who were needed in Storybrooke.

If possible, Hercules's eyes got even wider. "Those three? But they...you wouldn't...with the wedding tomorrow..." He saw the look on my face and realized I was being serious. "Alright. You're the Author, you know what's going to happen."

Hercules led me to the first house. I knew this person would be easiest to talk to, because I wasn't trying to not hold a grudge against him for something. The door opened, and the man looked at me, confused. He knew Hercules, but hadn't ever seen me before.

"Who's this?"

"Most people know me as GallifreyanFairytale," I introduced myself. "I'm sure you're aware of the wedding that will take place tomorrow?"

I expected the man's face to fall, but he simply nodded. It was harder to read his thoughts while standing across from him, but I could tell he was happy for Regina, no matter how hard it may be on him.

"I think you need to say one last goodbye before tomorrow," I told him. "It's been too long since you've seen her face-to-face. Unless it's too painful--"

"No," the man interrupted me. "I want to see her again. Please."

"Then that's what we'll do," I promised. "But we have a few more people to collect first. Meet me at the entrance in ten minutes."

The second house was going to be harder, I knew that for a fact. But it wouldn't be anywhere near as hard as the third house, so I rung the doorbell of the elaborate house far too big for the one person who lived there.

The woman answered the door. "Hercules, what is the meaning of this?" She didn't even say 'hello'. Not that I was expecting her to.

"It's not me who wants to talk to you; it's her," Hercules gestured to me.

"What could a twelve-year-old need from me?" The woman sneered.

"First of all, I'm nearly fifteen," I corrected. "And second, I'm GallifreyanFairytale, so show a little respect please." That shut the woman up, so I continued talking, "As you know, Regina is getting married tomorrow, and despite what you did to her, she wants you there. I would have just sent for you tomorrow, but there's something I need you to do in Storybrooke today."

"You know how I feel about Outlaw Queen--"

"This isn't a choice. You either come with me today, or you miss both Regina and Zelena's weddings."