Captain Swan One-Shots

Prequel: A Different Happy Ending

"So, you and the Black Fairy grew up together? You guys were basically best friends?" Emma asked for clarity.

"That's right," Ciana simply answered.

Regina then remarked, "Based on the fact that you, your daughter, and Alena sent the Black Fairy to who knows where, I'm guessing you two had grown apart."

"It wasn't always that way," Ciana began, "Though we had very different personalities, we always got along fairly well."

"What changed?" Snow then asked.

"I tried to stop her from doing what she believed was the right thing, and she never forgave me for the aftermath," Ciana explained. She then paused and surmised, "I suppose it's time for that story. Are you all ready to hear it?"

There were nods among the group, and Ciana took a deep breath before she started, "Many years ago..."

"Oh, he's so precious," Ciana admired her godson as her best friend was looking through a book of fairy lore.

"Which is why I'll do everything to protect him," Fiona commented without looking up.

"Protect him from what?" Tiger Lily questioned as she poofed into the room.

"The great evil that is destined to destroy my son," Fiona began. She then took a breath and exasperatedly continued, "I haven't been able to eat or sleep since I found out the truth."

Tiger Lily offered a sympathetic look before she replied, "I'm sorry. I never should have given you the book of prophecy."

"But you did because a mother deserves the truth. So now I know that a great evil is coming for my son, and in the Final Battle, he will be killed," Fiona apprehensively spoke.

"I'm sure we'll find the answers some way," Ciana assured her friend before placing the baby in his crib.

Fiona simply nodded before she addressed Tiger Lily, "Do you have those books?"

Tiger Lily responded by placing the bag of books on the table. She then smiled and slightly teased, "At this point, you've read more fairy lore than most fairies."

Fiona picked up a book before she made a reply, "And I'll continue reading until I find this great evil. I know that it will be born in same winter as my son, with a scar like a crescent moon," with determination in her voice.

Tiger Lily then snatched the book from Fiona's hand and scolded, "It is a fairy's job to protect him. Your job is to raise him. What I can do, no mere human can."

Ciana added, "She's right, Fiona. The answer you're looking for may be simply allowing Tiger Lily to do as she is meant to."

Fiona looked back and forth between her friend and her son's fairy godmother, a serious expression on her face.

She then dropped her gaze and walked over to her baby boy. As she picked him up, she spoke, "It's terrifying how much this little thing changes you, makes you soft and sharp all at once."

The proud mother then walked the few steps until she was standing in front of the fairy. Fiona then asked, "Would you like to hold him?"

"Oh. I'd love to," Tiger Lily answered with a smile. She placed her wand on the table before taking the baby in her arms.

As soon as he was settled, Fiona grabbed the wand and pointed it at Tiger Lily.

"What are you doing?" Tiger Lily questioned, a look of confusion spreading over her features.