Chapter 1 Fangirl Wishing for Dummies

Author's Note: Happy New Year my fellow Oncers! 2015, wow! Where did the time go? I still can't believe we have to wait two months for new episodes. I hope the wait doesn't kill me.

Words cannot begin to describe how I'm feeling about the winter finale. Even though I knew Belle would be super mad at Rumple for lying to her about everything I didn't think it would be so mad that she would banish him. I know was Rumple was in the wrong and he only brought this on himself but my heart broke for him. I just wanted to jump inside the TV and hug him. Seeing Rumple crying and broken gets me every single time. That's why Robert Carlyle is such an amazing actor.

After watching the winter finale I decided to write this story because I can't accept that Rumbelle is over. I just can't!

I really believe Rumple can change he's just lost his way. I mean, after what happened last season with his father Peter Pan kidnapping Henry and Zelena making him his slave and let's not forget the death of his son. And you expect him to be sane? I know with the Snow Queen and everyone doing their own thing: Emma and Hook dating, Regina dealing with Robin Hood and the return of Robin's wife, David and Mary Margaret with the baby, but did they bother to ask him if he was all right? Or even thank him for when he sacrifice himself when Pan tried to kill him all? Or how about congratulating him on getting married to Belle? The only time I've ever seen Emma, or Hook, or any of them talk to Rumple is when they need something from them. "Rumple we need this," or "Rumple we need that".

No one said love was easy but what Rumple and Belle has is worth fighting for.

It was Sunday night and Valerie Cruz was over at her best friend Katie's house along with a few other friends watching the winter finale of their favorite show Once Upon a Time. Lily and her friends loved the show, but Valerie was by far the biggest fan of the group. She's seen every episode, knew every quote, and constantly keeps herself updated on all Once related news. And she also writes fanfiction in her spare time. Yup, Valerie was a true Oncer (that's a fan who is absolutely obsessed with Once Upon a Time).

Valerie was sitting on the floor in front of the TV. While Katie was all snuggled on the couch with her boyfriend, Hunter.

Alicia, her other best friend, was sitting in one of the arm chairs eating popcorn.

As Valerie watched the final scene of the episode, where Rumple meeting up with Ursula at the aquarium and planning on teaming up with Cruella and Maleficent she felt her jaw drop to the floor.

"Holy crap!" she cried out.

I mean, what else could she say after watching the episode.

"I know right?" Katie nodded.

"I can't believe we have to wait until March for new episodes," Alicia added.

"I feel bad for Regina that she had to say good bye to Robin. I thought she was finally going to get her happy ending. She can never catch a break," Katie declared.

"I'm actually more worried about Belle. I mean, I knew she would be mad at Rumple for lying but I didn't think that she would banish him," Valerie declared.

"He brought it on himself," Alicia announced.

"I know he screwed up but I just wanted to hug the guy. I can't stand seeing Rumple sad and heartbroken like that," Valerie argued.

"Yeah, that part was sad. Robert Carlyle is such a great actor," Alicia announced.

"And he's hot too," Katie smiled.

"Should I be worried," Hunter asked his girlfriend.

"Come on, honey. You know I love you," Katie said, kissing him on the cheek.

"Well, it's been fun guys but I got to go. I got work in the morning," Alicia said getting up.

"Yeah, me too," Valerie said.

"Okay. Hunter and I need to meet with the wedding planner tomorrow anyway. We're gonna pick what kind of cake we're gonna get for the wedding," Katie smiled.

"Tasting cakes all day? I'm jealous," Valerie groaned.

"Yeah, but I know I'm gonna get fat. I need to fit into that dress," Katie complained.

"I don't care if you're as big as a house. I'll still love you," Hunter said, kissing his girlfriend.

"Not in front of us! We had an agreement," Alicia declared, dramatically.

Alicia and Valerie pretended to be cover their eyes in horror they were just messing with them.

"Good night you guys," Katie said, hugging her friends.

"Night" they said.

After they were done hugging Hunter, the two of them headed out the door. While Alicia's white Jeep Cherokee was parked right in front of the house, Valerie's blue Corolla was parked all the way down the block due to one of the neighbor's throwing a big house party so a couple of houses down. But Valerie didn't mind. She could use the walk. As she walked to her car she couldn't help but think about her friends.

Katie and Hunter have been together since their senior year in high school and now eight years later they were finally getting married. The wedding itself wasn't gonna be until May of next year but 2015 was just around the corner so they had a lot to do. Even though Valerie was happy for her friend she couldn't help but envy her. Katie was pretty with a slim body and long brown hair. Plus, she had a great boyfriend. Hunter was tall, handsome blonde and the nicest guy. They really made a cute couple.

Alicia was a tall, black woman with glasses and wore her hair in a little afro. Although she was a bit on the heavy side she was also very pretty and she too had a boyfriend. Jeremy was also a Once fan but he couldn't make it tonight because he had to work over time at the Apple store. He was a huge computer nerd.

Also another thing about her friends. They each had someone and she didn't.

Valerie, although not ugly, always felt a bit self conscious about her looks. She was short, Filipino girl, with long black hair with glasses. She only had three boyfriends in her life and none of them ended well. Maybe that's why she watched shows like How I Met Your Mother or Once Upon a Time. If she couldn't have a happy ending, watching her favorite couples have theirs was the next best thing. Which was why it was tearing her up inside to see Rumple and Belle in so much pain.

It was so unfair. After everything they've been through, especially back in season three, how could the writers do this!

As Valerie finally reached her car she looked up and saw a shooting star. When she was a kid her mom would always tell her that if you make a wish on a shooting star it would come true. Even though it never worked she always like to pretend.

Without thinking she made the first wish that came to mind.

"I wish I could help Rumple and Belle have their happy ending," Valerie said out loud.

She didn't realize she was crying because a tear ran down her cheek and began to glow. Suddenly she felt a huge gust of a wind hit her face and the next thing she knew she was knocked off her feet, landing on her back on the sidewalk. For a moment she didn't move, she felt so dizzy.

"Where am I," a voice called out.

What the hell, she thought.

She slowly got to feet to see who was talking. She saw a man standing in the middle of street looking lost and confused.

"Hello," she called to him.

When he turned around to face her, Valerie's eyes nearly popped right out of her head.

"Mr. Gold," she declared shocked.

"How do you know my name, dearie? Where am I? Where's Belle," he demanded.

"I... I... " she stammered.

He turned away from her and started looking around for something.

"Belle! Belle, I'm sorry! Please, I'm so sorry!" he cried out into the night.

This cannot be happening. She must have hit her head harder than she thought. Because there was no way that Mr. Gold... Rumplestiltskin... was standing right in front of her! Valerie watched as the man fell to his knees, sobbing uncontrollably, calling out Belle's name and begging forgiveness. Oh yeah! That Rumplestiltskin all right. He was the only character that could get to her like that.

What she was suppose to do? She couldn't just leave him here. The neighbors are bound to hear him and call the cops. She had to get him out of here. She slowly moved toward Rumple, trying not to scare him.

"Um, excuse me, Mr. Gold? I mean... Rumplestitlskin," she said.

Rumple turned his attention toward her again.

"Who are you," he asked.

"I'm Valerie," she said.

"Where am I," Rumple asked for the third time that night.

"You're in California. San Diego to be exact," Valerie answered.

"How did I get here?"

"I honestly don't know. You just appeared. Listen, I think you should come with me."

"I'm not going anywhere with you. I need to get back to Storybrooke. I need to get back to my wife," he said.

As he tried to stand his leg acted up but Valerie grabbed his arm to keep him from falling.

"Okay, I understand you've been through a lot but you are in no position in going anywhere. Plus, Belle is still pissed at you for lying about the dagger," she reminded him.

"How do you know about that," he demanded.

"Look, can we please go somewhere private to talk about this? I'm pretty sure the neighbors are wondering about all the noise and I don't want to explain to the cops what Robert Carlyle is doing here at nine o'clock at night."

Rumple realized he didn't have a lot of options. He was in another state, no where to stay, and this strange girl, who he has never met before, seemed to know him.

"All right dearie."

"Okay, my car is right here," she said.

She opened the car to the backseat, where Rumple quickly lied down. Valerie got behind the wheel and started the car. As she drove to her house she looked in the rare view mirror and saw Rumple already fast asleep. Rumplestiltskin was sleeping in her car! This was something out a fanfic.

"Officially the weirdest night ever," she muttered.

Author's Note: What do you think? I just thought I would write something for my fellow Rumbelle shippers and give them hope for a happy ending for our favorite couple. Let me know what you think. Happy New Year!