In the forest [Once Upon a Time AU]
3,203 views · Published 29 January 2014 · 3:11 · Indexed 30 October 2026
Channel: carbuncle22 · 2014 · Entertainment
A fan-made fictional representation of the possible past of Jefferson/the Hatter and Grace's mother, here represented by an Alice-like Amanda Seyfried. Might be considered Alice/Hatter or Alice/Jefferson. Prepare for a plot description below! The girl and Jefferson grew up together in the woods, hunting rabbits and having adventures. They became portal jumpers and in search of more adventure found themselves at a witch's house, where she gets curious and tries a potion as Jefferson blatantly confesses that he loves her too (she's already told him this). They get romantic and the witch, Cora, spies on them from afar. She recognizes the power of the girl for getting past her protective spells and teleportation without an object and confronts her. She wants her to leave Jefferson and enforce her or her daughter's reign. She tries to apologize and to run to Jefferson but Cora teleports her to another universe where portals aren't so easy to find, having her complete various tasks to get magical ingredients (which as a hunter she is excellent at). But the girl was pregnant when she was teleported, and finds one portal that she can use to send her daughter back to Jefferson and away from Cora. Jefferson has been searching for his lost love but instead finds his daughter. Realizing this means she's not coming back, he accepts his role as a father and hangs up his hat. In the future at Storybrooke, she can sense Jefferson right away. She knows most people don't realize their past but tells him she knows who he is. She manages to escape the asylum (with a little help) and they're reunited. When she sees the stuffed rabbit, she asks to meet their daughter. Grace is startled but ecstatic to finally meet her mother, and the family manages to have a little bit of a happy ever after. If you enjoy, please take the time to either comment/like your favorite parts. Thank you!
