Finding You Always

Witch Hunt

Finding You Always

Chapter 82: Witch Hunt

"Snow?" Belle asked, as she stepped into the shop.

"Belle!" Snow greeted, as they hugged.

"I've missed you. I'm so glad you're all okay," Belle said.

"I've missed you too," Snow replied.

"Look at you...you're glowing!" Belle gushed and Snow smiled.

"Where's David?" she asked.

"There was a creature attacking town, so he ran off to chase it," she replied worriedly.

"Rumple heard too. He and Neal went to investigate as well. I thought I'd find you and bring you this," Belle said, handing a book to her.

"I know this isn't yours and David's first rodeo, so to speak, but I figured with everything, you two probably haven't decided on a name yet," she explained.

"Oh...we haven't. Thank you. In fact, that's why we're here. We donated all our baby stuff a couple years ago, thinking we were done," Snow said, gesturing to the crib.

"Oh, is this the one you picked out? It's beautiful," Belle commented.

"It's handmade from the finest material, by yours truly," Walsh interjected.

"You do beautiful work," Belle complimented.

"Anyway, I wish I could stay, but I need to get back to the library," Belle mentioned Snow nodded and hugged her.

"We should catch up though. I've missed you both," Belle mentioned.

"We've missed you too and I'd love that. Maybe stop by later if you have time?" Snow asked.

"I look forward to it," Belle replied, as she started for the open door when it suddenly slammed shut and locked.

"What..." she uttered.

"I'm afraid neither of you are going anywhere," Walsh hissed.

"What are you talking about?" Snow asked in alarm. But her question was answered, as he transformed into a winged monkey before their eyes. They screamed, as it swiped at them. Snow grabbed a lamp and belted the creature in the head. It was stunned by the blunt object and shrieked, as it shook it off and came after them again. Snow pulled on the door handle to no avail, as she and Belle huddled together.

In a poof of smoke, David appeared with Regina, Xander, and their kids. Another puff of smoke signaled the arrival of Rumple and Neal.

Leo electrocuted the beast and Emma pummeled it with her magic. The creature crumbled to ash and David scooped Snow into his arms, as Belle hurried to Rumple, but green smoke intercepted her before she could get to him.

"You...who are you really?" Snow demanded. Zelena smirked at the princess and her plain clothes disappeared. They were replaced by an all black outfit with a hat. But most notable was the large emerald green pendant around her neck, resting just above her bosom.

"Zelena..." Rumple hissed.

"Papa...you know her?" Neal asked. Zelena laughed.

"Oh yes...he knows me. We go way back, don't we dearie," she hissed.

"She was briefly a student of mine until I realized how deranged she was," Rumple growled.

"You made me this way!" she growled back.

"You promised me I would be the one to cast your curse, but then you abandoned me, just like she did!" Zelena shouted.

"Who is she talking about?" Neal asked.