A Cursed Heart ((OUAT fanfic))

Chapter 24

Henry's P.O.V

    I sat at Granny's waiting for Angel. I called her about an hour ago to meet me here. Everything is just weird now. Always confusing. The last time we had to deal with Zelina was when I was younger and she tried to kill my mom, Regina. Honestly having two moms isn't easy. But living with Emma and Hook is fine for now, till I get my own place that is. I looked at my phone. I've been waiting for some kind of message from Faith. I don't call her because the last time I did...she kinda broke my ear drum screaming into the phone. Ugh...Still a pain in the neck. I frowned when nothing appeared on the screen. Usually one message would appear, you know.

I leaned on my hand when Ruby gave me a coffee. I haven't slept either. Angel kept asking me to fall asleep, but worry goes through me, causing me to stay awake for nights. Too often.

"Any word?" Ruby asked.

"Not a word." I sighed.

"Some mission it must be."

I shrugged, "Guess "Calling your brother to say that you're okay" rule doesn't show up anymore."

"She's 17, Henry. You were able to convince yourself that you were old enough to take care of yourself because of your moms hanging around you all the time. And look at you now, all grown up. Give her a chance." She smiled.

"I guess you're right. I'm just being a worry wort."

She laughed slightly, "More like a brother."

I nodded and she left to take care of a customer. I felt hands go over my eyes. Smooth hands.

"Guess who?" said a voice.

"My one and only fiance." I smiled and looked at Angel.

"How'd you know, besides my voice?"

"Your hand lotion. You're the only one who uses that." I smiled and kissed her cheek.

She smiled and hopped beside me "True. Any word?"

"Not yet. Hopefully soon."

"Hopefully... Tyler said he met her in her dreams. He's able to enter them."

"Now that worries me."

"I know. Zelina is just using him."

"I know. I'm glad you told me everything that Zelina is doing to you guys and her plans. I may have one to stop her for a short time."

"Really? And what may that be?" She leaned in her hand. her brown hair fell slightly in her face.

"Easy. Visiting her myself."

She shot up. "Are you mad?!"

"More crazy. But yeah. It has to work."

"Crazy and mad are the same thing in this case...but you can't. She'll hurt you. I can't let you."

"Who said I had to?"

"Huh?"

"I can easily get someone. Someone who knows the forests well. You said she doesn't always show up at your cabin right?"

"Right. So?"

"So, I can easily get someone to come with me."

"Who?"

"Zorarck. He's a wood nymph."

"Those aren't in stories..."

"True. But he can help. He knows this forest and area better than anyone I know." I grinned.

She sighed and nods "Then I'm coming as well."

I smiled "As you wish my lady."

She giggled and smiled. I'm praying Zorarck is up for it.