Belle had always been the optimist, even when the situation hadn’t presented itself to be one that she could conquer. However, being held in a castle with the Dark One as her captor hadn’t seemed confusing to understand - there were ways to make the best of it. Perhaps, she’d have been comfortable there, even if she were alone, because once the clouds came, nothing could have prepared her for the test.
Unfortunately, she had awoken from a slumber to find herself in the middle of a paved road. Unlike any she’d seen before. There were strange markings that she inspected with curious eyes, as if someone had painted lines for no apparent reason. Were they related to the mechanical contraptions that sat at the edge of the pavement? It was all to confusing to comprehend.
Belle thought she knew every land in the world, fictional or not. However, this was a complete mystery. Maybe it was one of Rumple’s games. Had he grown tired and sent her away? Was this to be her destiny?
“Hello?” she called out, hopeful that someone would answer her. “Can anyone hear me? Dark One?”
@fycurses
