Authors Note: I do not own Once Upon a Time or any of its characters. This story is my own version of it, and holds a couple of spoilers, so be careful. Please review and I'll keep writing! Enjoy!
Emma bought Henry some ice cream at the local Storybrooke ice cream parlour. "Thanks, Mom," Henry said, smiling at his ice cream. Emma smiled. It was nice to have Henry as her own, well, not completely - but partly at least.
Regina walked in at that very moment, and smiled at everyone, and patted Henry on the head. She even smiled at Emma, and the ice cream parlour lady, who seemed - oddly familiar. Anyways, she was trying really, really hard to have her happy ending and be good. "Looks like Emma beat me to it," joked Regina, eyeing Henry's ice cream, "Happy birthday, Henry."
Henry smiled at his adoption mother, "Let's have dinner together, all of us."
Right after Henry spoke those words, Snow White and Prince Charming walked through the door. Did I mention Regina was trying really, really hard? Her former self would have gladly stabbed a knife through both of their hearts. Rumpelstiltskin followed in, with his wife, Belle. "All of us?" said Regina bitterly.
Captain Hook came in.
It was getting worse the more people that came into the room. Everyone wished Henry. He looked up at Regina and nodded, "Yes. All of us," he said, looking around at his big family. "Let's have dinner, then, if that's what you really want, Henry," Regina said, beginning to regret encouraging him.
Henry smiled, "It will be perfect, I bet."
LATER AT DINNER...
Emma's POV
I'm sure Regina's not okay with all of this. I mean, looking at her face it looks like she's about to explode. I mean, with Mr. Gold, Belle, Mom and Dad, my boyfriend, Captain Hook. At this rate, Hook's been doing so much better than Regina. Anyway, for once in Storybrooke, it is peaceful, and kind of... different.
Chatter filled the air, and Mom's best friend, Ruby (Red Riding Hood), walked through the kitchen door, carrying our platter of burgers, and steaks, hot dogs, and all the American food I grew up with. Henry scoffed down his hot dog, like he had never tasted one. At the table, everyone chatted amongst themselves. Me and Hook, Mom and Dad, Belle and Gold, and Regina, kind of just eating her food and talking to Henry. Henry was in the middle of the table, talking to all of us.
Every time I look at Henry, I think, oh, how I miss Baelfire. So smart, so wise. Caring and gentle hands, and, a really good person to just open up to and talk to. All the boyfriends I've ever had, have died. I still remember my Huntsman, and how, for him, kissing me brought back memories. And then he died. I remember that cheater of a guy I had when I had a year off Storybrooke, and life was amazing for a year, with fake memories. I miss that, but it's not home. I'm glad that flying monkey died.
Hook has told me he's a survivor, and he promised that. He PROMISED that. But, I can't hold that promise against him, because everyone I love has to live and die, with the stupid circle of life. But today, we have no goblins, no witches, no sea animals, no evil queens, no dark ones, no... anything horrible, you name it. And life's peaceful in Storybrooke.
None of us are bonding, though. I haven't told Hook I love him. Henry's really the only one keeping us together, socialising with all his family. I feel so bad. Apart from Henry, I'm kind of the second least hated in the circle, so I talk to Mom and Dad - easy, I try talking to Regina, hard. I speak to Belle first, and then work my way to Gold. But he barely says anything to me. It's as if, everybody's on their own separate dates and we're all jammed on to one table. "Let's have a party at home!" Henry said, excitedly. "Henry, I don't think that's really a great idea," I said. "Why not?" he asked. "Because... because not everyone likes the same kind of cake."
"That's no excuse! We have magic to make food. Your very good with magic, Mom. So is Grandfather," said Henry, gesturing to Mr. Gold. "EVERYONE ON THIS TABLE, PARTY AT THE CHARMING'S HOUSE!" he said. Everyone looked at Henry, and Mom and Dad just blinked, trying to get ahold of themselves. Everyone had a bit of a late reaction, and trying to keep Henry happy, started clapping and cheering. "Whoo hoo!" they cheered. "Emma," said Mom, ducking her hand under all the raised arms, "WHAT is he talking about?"
I shook my head, "I tried, Mom."
"SILENCE!" yelled a voice across the room, someone who just came in. Everyone stopped speaking, and I swear you could hear a pin drop. The girl did look oddly familiar. It was the lady at the ice cream parlour, NOT in her uniform.
A sky blue dress, long white stockings, dainty feet, blue slippers, curly gold locks, the most beautiful face you'd ever seen... and then I realised who she was.
Goldilocks.