Hello there everyone I decided to start a series of one shots. This will only last as long as people send me request. Since this is my first one I will start off with one of my own one shot. Now my series of one shots will be anything related to Once Upon a Time. I figure that my first two stories are focus around the charming family and since I have seen a few one shots focus around the charming family that I would make a change. So request can be from anything that is related to OUAT. Keep in mind this is one shots. Now I will do sequels if it is a story I feel deserves one and if a lot of you ask. If it is something I really like then I might even write a story base off it. Now rules: I have a busy life so don't get angry with me if I take a few days to post, I will however post as much as I can. Second if the topic has been closely covered I won't do it. Also the one shot will be as long as I think it should be. So some might be short some might be long. That's about it. If I think of anything else I will add it to my next post. Now this one might focus around The Charming Family but in the future it will be whatever you guys like. Now on with the post!
Birthday Without the Curse
"Happy Birthday Emma!" everyone in the center ballroom called out after Emma blew out the candles. She opened her eyes to look around as everyone clapped including her loving parents. They walked over and hugged her. She hugged them back. After a second they released her and smiled down at her.
"How does it feel to be eleven?" her mother asked her. Emma shrugged, they asked her that every year and every year she didn't have an answer.
'"I feel the same way, mama. It is only ten in the morning, my birthday hardly started. " She said with a giggle. Snow smiled and lift her daughter up, giving her a million kisses. "Okay okay please put me down. " Emma giggled once more. Snow set her down just in time for her father to pick her up, hugging her. " Hey daddy!" She said. He smiled set her down.
"Thank you all for coming to wish our daughter happy birthday. You may go about your day. We will be spending all day with her but don't forget about the royal ball tonight in honor of princess Emma." Prince Charming called out to their people. It only took about a minute for everyone to clear out. Emma started to bounce.
"What are we gonna do today?" Emma asked as she starred up at her parents with her big green eyes. Both of her her parents smiled at her but it was her mother who took her hand.
"Come on sweetie, first mama is gonna get you dress. We have a surprise for you. " Snow said. Emma's eyes widen as she pulled her mother to her room. Once they were there, Snow went into Emma's closet pulling out something Emma never seen before.
"Is those riding clothes?!" She said excitedly as Snow laid out the whole outfit on the bed and looked at Emma.
"Yes my baby it is. You are finally old enough to ride your first horse. So let's get dress so you can pick out your first horse." Snow said happily. Emma basically bounced into her pants as her mother helped her put them on and she managed to pull her shirt over her head. Lastly Snow helped her put her boots on and soon she ready to go.
"Let's go mama! Let's go!" Emma said happily. She pulled Snow down the stairs and they met up with Charming. He turned his back to her and bent down. She knew exactly what that meant. She rushed over and leaped on his back.
"Who is ready to pick out their very first horse?" Charming asked. Emma held on tight and couldn't stop the smile she had painted on her face.
"Me! I can't wait!" Emma said. Snow patted Emma's back as they walked out the castle. It take them long to walk to the horse stables. There was two in the front, which were Snow's and Charming's horse then there were three more. The first one was golden brown with a white tail and mane. The second horse was all black and the last one was beige with light brown tail and mane. Emma got down and walked over to each horse.
"You can pick any one of these. " Snow said. She walked over to her horse who was black with white spots. She began to brush her. Emma seem to hovered near the golden brown horse who happened to be a male. Snow could tell from the way the two were bonding, that he would be her horse.
"I want him, mama. He is my favorite. " She said as she began to pet the horse. He made a noise that sounded like he was happy to be chosen. Charming smiled and opened the gate. He slowly brought the horse out and held him close to his side. " I will name him, Henry! " Emma declared. Snow giggled and grabbed the saddle her and Charming had made for Emma.
"That's a great name, Emma. Daddy and I got this saddle specially made for you. It is time you learned to ride. " Snow said and Emma started to bounce again. Snow placed the saddle on the horse. Charming grabbed Emma and placed her on top.
"Now honey first thing to do is grabbed the reins. Always hold on to them tightly. You don't wanna lose Henry. " Charming explained to her. She did as she was told and held on. Charming kept a good hand on the side of the horse to make sure she was safe. Snow stood beside him. "Now when you want him to move you gently clapped your ankles against his sides. How fast you do it will let him know how fast. Remember you are in control. Now for today we will walk beside you slowly so you can get the hang of it. " Charming added.
"Okay daddy! Come on Henry lets do this. " She said softly. She did as her father told her and Henry began to move. Charming and Snow walked along side her as she practice controlling the horse. They did this for a few hours until it was time to get ready for the ball.
"Come on sweetie time to get ready for the ball. This will be your first one!' Snow said excitedly. Emma smiled and leaped into her mother's arm. Snow placed her down and grabbed her hand. Emma looked at her mother and father. She smiled.
"While you two girls get ready, I will get everything ready for daddy's girl big ball. " Charming said happily. Once they got inside, Charming went to the ballroom and his two girls went to Emma's room. Snow sat Emma down and went to her closet. She pulled out a long pink ball dress. She handed it to Emma.
"This was my first dress for my first ball. I had it renewed for you. I hope-" her words were cut off when Emma threw her arms around her. Snow hugged her back and squeezed her.
"I love it mama! It's beautiful. " She said as she pulled back. Snow had let a few tear fall. Emma looked surprised. Why was she crying? Emma frowned and Snow tried to wipe the tears away. "What's wrong?" Emma asked.
"Sorry it is just my first ball didn't go as plan.. I never got to wear this dress more than an hour when my mother, your grandmother passed. I am okay baby. It will make me very happy if you got to wear it. Your grandmother would have loved that. " Snow said. Emma nodded softly and hugged her mother. They didn't say much more until the dress was on. Snow cried once more but happy tears. " Oh Emma you are so beautiful. This is so perfect. I love you, Em." Snow said and Emma ran to give her a hug.
"I love it mama and I love you too!" Emma said kissing her cheek. Snow released her and went over to Emma's dresser. She opened one of the draws and pulled out a tiara. Emma glanced over and her whole face lit up. Snow walked over and placed it on her head.
"Now your outfit is complete. " Snow said placing one of her blonde pieces of her hair behind her ear. Emma hugged her mother once more then headed toward the door. "Okay it is time to go. " Snow said and both girls walked downstairs. Emma waited at the entrance of the ballroom. Snow squeezed her shoulder. " This is it baby girl. Time for your first ball. " Snow said.
"Presenting Princess Emma and Queen Snow. " the duke announced. Both Emma and Snow walked in, ready to dance the night away. The rest of the night was burr and soon it was all over. Snow and Charming carried Emma to her bed. They tucked her in and kissed her good night.
"Happy Birthday Em." They both said. Emma smiled and quickly fell asleep. Snow turned to Charming placing a hand on his chest. She kissed him softly. He kissed her back then kissed her cheek.
"We have an amazing daughter, Charming. I am so glad we didn't lose her. I couldn't imagine a life without her. " Snow whispered to him. He kissed her forehead and hugged her tightly.
"Me too, Snow. " Charming said as they headed out the room.
