Archie had a bittersweet smile on his face as he watched all the happy couples be reunited. While he had been grateful to be Gepetto's conscious in the Enchanted Forest, it was difficult for a cricket to find true love. Here in Storybrooke, things were different and as Archie saw the happiness on the other's faces, he couldn't help but wish he had that. True love.

Archie was so lost in thought that he didn't feel Pongo straining at his leash. It wasn't until his arm was nearly pulled out of socket that his attention was drawn to the dog. "What is it, boy?" The Dalmatian continued to struggle until Archie let him off the leash. Pongo took off running and Archie ran after him, calling his name.

A few minutes later, across town, you were struggling to get the last of your boxes out of your car. During the duration of the curse, you were married to someone who was married to someone else before the curse. After the curse broke, you decided the best course of action was to find a new place to live so your Storybrooke spouse could get back with their true love.

You closed your car door and nearly dropped your box when you felt something nudge the back of your legs. You glanced over your shoulder and saw a Dalmatian. "Hey there. Where did you come from?" You carefully set your box down and held your hand out to the dog. He sniffed it and yipped happily. You chuckled and reached for his collar. "Pongo, huh?"

"Pongo!" a male voice caught your attention. "I'm so sorry," he said when he approached you and hooked a leash on the dog. "That's alright. I love dogs," you replied with a smile. "I'm Y/N." you stretched out your hand and he took it. You felt an instant connection. A kind of spark and, judging by the look on his face, you could tell he felt it too. "Archie. Archie Hopper."

You stood there for a minute, not realizing you hadn't let go of his hand. Pongo barked, making you finally drop Archie's hand. "Well," you started, clearing your throat, "I should get back to getting the last of my boxes inside and start unpacking." You picked up your box and turned to go inside. "Uh, Y/N?" You looked over your shoulder. Archie looked a little nervous. "W-Would you like to get dinner with me?" You flashed him a smile and agreed eagerly before going inside. Archie smiled and took Pongo home.

*time skip*

Your first dinner with Archie had been wonderful. For the first time, Archie felt like there was true love in his future and he was right. That first date had lead to another and then another and before you knew it, the two of you had been dating for a year. One of your favorite things to do together was taking walks with Pongo in between the two of you.

This time, your walk was extremely quiet, even more so than usual. Even Pongo seemed to sense something was bothering Archie. "What's wrong, Archie? You're being quiet even for you." He chuckled softly. "Nothing gets by you, does it?" He sighed in content just as the rain started. Archie opened his lucky umbrella and held it over your heads.

For a moment, Archie just stared at your face. You had a small smile on your lips and your eyes were sparkling happily. "You know, I never thought I'd have this. I didn't think I was a good enough man to deserve what you've given me," he said. You felt tears beginning to form. "What have I given you, Archie?" He lifted his free hand to cup your cheek. "You've given me the most powerful magic of all, Y/N. You've given me love, true love."

"Oh, Archie, if anything, it's you who have given that to me." He smiled at you and leaned in to press a kiss to your lips. "I love you and there is something very important I need to ask you," he said when you parted. Your brows drew together in confusion. Archie laughed a bit. "I know I should get down on one knee, but as I'm holding the umbrella, I think I can skip that part. Y/N, will you marry me?" You threw your arms around his neck and kissed him fully on the lips. "Of course I will!" Archie smiled as he held you close. Archie Hopper, the conscious of the Enchanted Forest, had finally found his true love. A