Title: Ruby Red

A/N: This is my first fanfic and I want it to be good. This is a Red Riding Hood episode, but it's different. I started typing after watching 'Skin Deep' so some of the things are different. Hope you like it. :3

Disclaimer: I own none of the original characters.

Chapter 1

Wind blowing strongly through Storybrooke. Rain falling hard and fast.

Emma sat at the kitchen table with a walkie talkie.

"So is it scary at Mary Margaret's? It sounds loud here." Emma heard through the small device, the only thing that could keep her close to Henry.

"Yeah, it's noisy. But I've heard worse noises in the middle of the night." Checking the clock her heart grew heavy. The only time she could talk to him was when they knew 100% that Regina would not be home. So they were now talking late at night, it was almost eleven thirty.

He should be asleep. She thought but couldn't bear the thought of hanging up, fortunately she didn't have to.

'It's late isn't it?'

Pushing the button to respond she said with dread dripping on every word. "Kinda kid."

'Well I guess I'll see you later Emma?' She could almost see the smile on his face.

"Sure, but you know the rules."

'Got it, good night Emma.' Pushing the button for the last time that night she responded.

"Night."

Emma looked up to see Mary Margaret standing in the kitchen.

"He really misses you doesn't he?" She had her usual small shy smile.

Putting the walkie talkie down Emma sat still, thinking about it.

"Yeah, I do too." Her face fell when she thought about it, Regina could be such a b-, well that's just who she was. Henry was right, she knew exactly what everyone loved, and did all she could to ruin them. Mary Margaret must've noticed her stress because she heard a clank, a cup of cocoa with cinnamon on top was on the small table.

Picking up the mug gratefully she took a sip. "Thanks."

"Your very welcome. So how are things, you know with everything?"

Emma put down the cup, sitting up, she looked into Mary Margaret's eyes. "I know it's wrong and I'm trying, but it's hard. The only reason I'm here is because of Henry, take him away and why am I here?" Emma sat silently waiting to see if Mary Margaret would say anything.

Taking a sip of her coffee Mary Margaret sat thoughtfully. "True, the only reason you came here was because of Henry, but look now. You've got friends and a job. It might not be what you thought for your life but it's good in itself. Besides, Henry may not be allowed to see you, but I'm pretty sure he wasn't allowed to take my credit card and go find you." Mary Margaret gave a cocky smile at the end.

Emma smiled, she had a point. She did have 'friends' and she did have a job, she was obligated to do it. She and Henry could still do operation 'Cobra' whenever they could.

"Thanks Mary Margaret, I needed that." Looking outside she saw the rain hitting the windows hard. "Has there ever been a storm like this before?"

Mary Margaret had a far off look in her eyes, thinking. "I think, maybe."

**********************Enchanted Forest**************************

Rain was falling heavily as a young woman walked into a small inn. Soaking wet, Red Riding Hood took off her soaking wet cloak, the one she wore on weather like this, still wearing her red one. It had been raining hard and Red really needed to keep going. But she couldn't in this weather. Her annual trip to her granny's would have to wait.

The inn was quaint. There was a small bar, some tables on one side, a fire place near the wall. It was kinda nice. She needed a place to stay. Noticing a few people at the bar, she went over to the one who she thought was the owner.

"Hello, sir. Is there a room available?" She said with a smile.

The man turned to her, when he saw her face he smiled. Taking her hand he kissed it. "I'm sure I could find somewhere for you." Giving Red a smile that made her skin crawl.

Taking her hand back, she thanked him and walked over to a table. A woman came and asked her if there was anything she would need. Red simply asked for water. She was shocked by the girl's appearance.

It was close to winter and this girl was wearing practically nothing. Red didn't know what she would do without her layers. They kept people guessing, she could be a threat if she wanted. This girl wouldn't last a minute in anywhere else. Then again, maybe the girl had some 'tricks' of her own.

If it weren't for the weather she would continue her journey. She didn't like places like these. Women who were as little clothing as they could made her feel horrible. And if the girls here were like that the men here must be like wolves.

She hoped the weather would clear up as soon as possible.

Soon, the same creepy man came back with a key. "Here you go darling, a pretty room for a pretty lady." When he handed her the key, he held onto her hand a little longer than necessary. Taking back her hand she thanked him.

When she found her room, Red wasn't sure she was surprised. It seemed rundown, it smelled of twenty different spices. Red almost gagged, but it was this or the ground. She didn't know what was worse, this or pneumonia, but she had already got the room, so might as well.

Pulling out a blanket from her basket she laid it on the floor, this was her place for the night.

Laying down she prayed that it would be better by morning.

Okay please review, it's my first one and I want a little feedback.