Long Lost | Once Upon a Time (REWRITING)

Chapter Twenty-Three: Think Lovely Thoughts

It wasn't long before they finally put their plan into action. Tinker Bell was currently leading them all to Pan's compound where she would supposedly get in and leave the 'back door' open. They'll sneak in, take out any Lost Boys in the area, grab Henry, and get the hell out of Neverland. That was, at least, the plan, though what Grace has found with this family is that things hardly ever go according to plan. It probably would've been wise to come up with a backup or a plan B, but it was far too late for that, as they were already well on their way towards the encampment.

Ever since David and Snow 'talked' earlier, they've been more than friendly, doing actions such as holding hands and kissing more. At first, it was sweet that they were finally united again but after awhile, Grace had become disgusted with the amount of affection they were presenting. Not that they were too close per say, but they were still her parents and I think it's safe to say that no child wants to see their parents practically make love through eye contact alone.

Grace looked at them both as Snow wiggled her hands around David's torso, whispering something to the man that earned a chuckle. She grimaced at the sight, not even wanting to know what she had said to him. Instead, she stepped up beside Tink, as she had been the one leading the group. "How much further?" She suddenly asked, the sound of her voice drawing the fairy's attention towards herself. "I don't think I can take my parents' flirting much longer."

This earned a snicker from the blonde and she took a quick glance back to see what she was dealing with. Her eyes widened at the sight before she turned back around to face Grace, giving her a look of sympathy. "Yeah, I'm not sure how you're dealing with that." She joked, earning a sarcastic look from the girl. "It's not much further," She then spoke, raising her voice for everyone behind them to hear. "Pan's camp should be just up ahead."

The statement earned nods all around and she slowed down a bit, falling back in line with the rest of the group. She felt a tug on the sleeve of her shirt, causing Grace to turn and see Emma giving Grace an expectant look. She stopped for a moment before meeting her side, walking in sync with the blonde beside her. "What's up?" She asked, not bothering to hide the confusion in her tone.

"Mary Margaret thinks there isn't a way for David to leave the island. She's just giving up." She said as she kept her gaze on both of their parents. She seemed annoyed at the thought, though Grace could tell that she was just covering up her sadness with anger, as their parents would be leaving them again.

Grace wanted to sympathize with her, but she didn't want to give her false hope. "He can't leave the island. The water he drank ties him to Neverland and once that tie is broken, he'll die." She still couldn't help but feel guilty about what Pan made her do, but she knew she did all she could do to stop it. It wasn't her fault for shooting David, it was Pan's, and he was gonna get what's coming for him.

"I mean, maybe this is just her rubbing off on me, but I don't believe that." Emma said, her eyes meeting with Grace. "There's always a way. Magic has never kept this family apart." The teen had to agree with her on that, but even if there is a way, none of them knew what it was. It hurt Grace as much as it did Emma, to have to give up and leave their parents here. But maybe she was right. Maybe there is a way, and if there is, Emma and Grace are gonna work together to find it.

"You're right." She said lightly, causing the blonde to turn. "Magic has never kept this family apart. A little water isn't gonna change that. We'll figure something out." Emma slowed to a stop beside her, causing Grace to soon do the same. She smiled at what she said, though Grace could still see the mournful look in her eyes. She knew what she was thinking. They had just found their parents less than a year ago, only for them to be torn apart yet again. Grace has lost so much on Neverland, but she refuses to lose her family here, too.