Hey, guys! This is a new story I have been thinking about doing for a little while now. It is inspired by one of my favorite songs! I have the whole layout done, so updates should be pretty consistent. Reviews are my creative drugs and push me to write faster, so please send me them with feedback! I am open to suggestions, always! Also, all mistakes are my own!
Disclaimer: I do not own OUAT or any of it's characters. Just having fun!
Thank you! Enjoy! Xoxo.
The birth of a princess was supposed to be something to celebrate - an occasion that marked the continuation of a royal family line. This was supposed to be the happiest day of Charming and Snow's lives, but now faced with the Evil Queen's curse, it was quickly taking a downward spiral. Tears sprang from Snow's eyes as she kissed her baby girl's forehead and she gently rocked her back and forth, all the while being held by her husband.
"I can't do it, Charming," Snow cried, looking up and meeting his teary eyes. "I can't send her off to some unknown world. Who would take care of her? Who would love her? What if we never see her again?"
"Snow," Charming sighed, "we have discussed this for months now… We agreed this is her best chance."
Snow shook her head quickly and looked down at the tiny infant in her arms. "No, it can't be. It doesn't feel right. Her best chance is with us. Her home is here, with us." Snow looked back up into his eyes, "I can't leave her."
"Oh, don't worry, dear. Pretty soon you won't have to worry about anything at all, ever again," a dark, sultry voice came from the foot of the bed.
Snow and Charming looked to see the Evil Queen standing there in all her dark glory, a malicious smile stretched on her face from ear to ear. Charming stood and moved towards the end of the bed with his sword drawn. The Evil Queen rolled her eyes and with a wave of her hand, the sword went flying across the room and hit a wall before clanging to the ground.
"Stay away from my family," Charming warned while walking forward, looking straight into the queen's eyes.
Regina laughed heartily. "Or what? What do you think you're going to do to me, peasant?" With a last snarl thrown at Charming, she sent him sailing through the room as well, rendering him unconscious when he hit the floor.
A pitiful sound came from Snow's throat as she tried to scoot further back into the bed with the baby in her arms. Tears poured down her cheeks in tiny rivulets as fearful eyes looked into those of the Evil Queen's.
"Please, Regina. You don't have to do this. We could-"
"There is nothing that "we" would ever do, Snow. Not ever. And I do have to do this. It is time for my revenge. You took everything from me, and now it is my turn to return the sentiment." As the Evil Queen finished her sentence, dark purple smoke crackled around them. Her laughter soon filled the room, echoing off of the walls and growing louder with each reverberation.
Snow squeezed her eyes tight and nuzzled her baby girl's face, whispering promises of love and happiness, and that everything would be okay. Suddenly as her quiet whispers turned into choked back sobs, something happened. The room fell silent and all was still. Snow opened her eyes and looked over to where the Evil Queen stood and when her eyes took everything in, her jaw dropped. Surrounding the Evil Queen was what appeared to be a translucent field with a purple hue. It completely encompassed her and the Queen was desperately trying to free herself in vain.
After the moment of shock wore off, Snow carefully got to her feet and scurried over to her husband. "Charming," she shook his arm, "Charming, wake up." She looked at the sleeping bundle in her arms and was baffled at how the little girl managed to sleep through this whole ordeal. When Charming started to stir, she ran her hand soothingly over his cheek.
"Snow? Wh-what happened?" Panic flooded his features and she sat up quickly, taking her and their baby into his arms. "Are you two okay?" He gently rocked the two, never wanting to let go.
"I think her curse backfired, Charming… Look." She moved slightly out of his embrace and pointed across the room to the struggling Evil Queen.
Charming stood and helped his wife and daughter up from the stone floor and slowly walked with them over to stand before Regina. Purple eyes fumed with hatred as she tried blasting the barrier apart to no avail.
"Guards!" Charming's voice bellowed, and soon two ran into the room, "take the Evil Queen to the dungeon until we can figure out what's going on." With nods from the two men, they carried the Queen out of the room.
"Charming, what does this mean? What happened?" Snow asked.
"I don't know, but there is someone who can tell us." Charming looked down into his wife's puffy, red eyes.
Realization flashed across Snow's face. "You mean… Rumpelstiltskin?"
Charming nodded. "C'mon, let's go."
So I hope you all enjoyed the first chapter! Again, please leave a review! I know this chapter is short, but it's just the beginning! Our favorites have a long journey ahead of them! Thanks, again! Xoxo.