"Weeks of peace and quiet have once again been breached. Welcome to not-so-sleepy Storybrooke; home to colorful characters, mysteries, and apparently, thieves." Set several months after the events of The Secret's in the Telling.

Canon until they go to the underworld. My version of how things should go from there. It starts with a simple silver charm, and an unexpected new character. M for later chapters containing violence and strong language. SQ eventually. Many characters will be in and out. All errors are mine. OUAT is not. I own nothing except my version of events.

When Emma asked Gold for help asking Regina out, she meant something to boost her confidence. What she gets is definitely not what she meant.

Emma Swan works hard every night as a bartender, struggling to raise her son and save up enough to own her own bar. Regina Mills is an upper class New York photographer who wouldn't normally spare a second glance at people below her. When their paths cross, their lives adapt to each other, but how much are they willing to change?

AU. Post-curse. "It's the sixth of October. A pivotal moment in Storybrooke's history and the turning point in Regina Mills' life. And it all began with a spell, a Sheriff, and a thief." Eventual Swan Queen.

Upon Regina's banishment, the small town of Storybrooke becomes protected once again by an enchantment that prevents anyone from leaving or entering Storybrooke. Emma and Regina find themselves on the edge of the town, wishing for a way to the other side.