Cursed Hearts

Where to Go

In the reflection of her mirror, Zelena smiled at her work. She absolutely loved the fashion market of that world was something she quickly fell in love with- being beautiful was effortless.

Her hair was done in an array of tight curls that fell past her shoulders, a look quite different from her days in the Enchanted Forest. She remembered very clearly how much her father had disdained her red hair, hair that always ended up in a tangled, frizzy mess.

"You do look beautiful, my queen." Walsh said from behind, causing her smile broaden. She knew there was a reason she brought him with her to Storybrooke.

"Thank you," she replied dryly, putting on the blue earrings Elsa had given her.

After looking through endless magazines, Zelena concluded that the popular fashion wear in the realm she was in was something as simple as blue jeans. Sure she was skeptical at first, but they did look nice- they were comfortable, and she liked the way she looked in them.

"I could get used to living in a realm like this," she remarked, straightening her blouse and giving herself another look in the mirror. This time, however, Zelena noticed something odd- in the top corner, she saw ice forming. In just a few seconds, her vanity mirror was covered in a thin layer of frost. Then, her reflection changed, transforming into a woman with a blonde braid tossed over her shoulder.

"What are you doing here?" Zelena asked, standing up and giving her a surprised look.

"What is taking you so bloody long?" Elsa replied, "it doesn't take seven days to take a child. We have a deal!"

Zelena rolled her eyes. "I'm working on it, alright? You said I could have revenge on my sister, too, don't forget that."

Elsa glared towards her. "Not if it takes you this long! Every day I spend rotting in this prison is a day of pure hell. If you want that time travel device, you better bring me that girl. Understand?"

Zelena didn't even get a chance to reply before the mirror burst into a million pieces. When the Wicked Witch dared to open her eyes, she saw nothing but a blank wall. After examining the shards scattering the floor, Zelena smirked.

"I didn't realize she was such an impatient little bitch when I made that deal with her."

Walsh gave her a look. "Shouldn't you heed to her words? She is the one person that can give you what you want."

"Do you... Actually think she's more powerful than me?" Zelena questioned, raising an eyebrow towards him. "I am the most powerful queen in all the realms! Forget about Regina, and that damned Ice Queen! They will fear my power!"

She was shouting then, wanting nothing more than to scream those words at the top of her lungs. In the midst of all her gathered anger, there was was a sudden awkward silence that occurred when the sound of the doorbell pierced through the house.

"Now who the hell is that?" She demanded, glaring as she started for the door. With a quick flick of her hand, Walsh transformed back into a black terrier. Zelena then opened the door, revealing none other than Caroline Hood, her eyes puffy from crying.

"What's wrong?" She asked, her harsh expression softening.

Instead of responding, Caroline simply stepped forward and wrapped her arms around the woman's waist, hugging her as tightly as she could and burying her face in her blouse.

Zelena's eyes widened as she glanced down at the girl, not knowing how to respond to such an intrusion of personal space. She was squeezing her so tightly, she could barely breathe. A few more extremely awkward seconds ticked by, the sound of her crying filling the empty space. Zelena had to fight against her wits as to not wrenching her off her and shoving her back out of the door. But if she wanted her plan to work, she knew she had to keep the act going.