A/N: Hey guys, new story from me, I hope you enjoy! Set post-Neverland, an AU season 3. No idea how long it's going to be yet, and it's a bit different from my usual style, so please let me know what you think!
Obviously, OUAT is not mine. Title comes from song by blink-182, but the story isn't based on it.
What's My Age Again?
Chapter One- The Wish
It all started with an argument. Henry had been getting more and more annoyed since they had returned from Neverland two months previously. After having to rescue him from being kidnapped, the adults had decided that he should have a 24 hour protection detail. So, whenever he turned around there was either Regina, Emma, Snow, David, Neal, or even Hook, watching his every move. His only freedom contained of locking himself in the bathroom, or sleep.
Henry's lack of time alone soon became anger, and he had finally exploded on his thirteenth birthday. He had been trying to help his six 'guard dogs' prepare for his birthday party at Regina's house, which was being held later that day. Regina was busy baking, David was blowing up balloons, Hook and Neal were bringing in the audio equipment and Snow and Emma were hanging decorations.
Henry was bored, and decided to go for a walk. After making sure everyone was suitably distracted, he started to creep towards the front door. He had almost made it, when Emma appeared in front of him, hands on hips.
"Where do you think you're off to, kid?" she asked.
Henry sighed. Operation Jellyfish had been compromised. He put on his best innocent face.
"I just wanted to go for a walk?" he replied.
Emma didn't look convinced.
"You're really going to try that one with me?" she questioned, "Human lie detector, remember?
Regina walked in, and realised what was going on. She rushed over to Henry and crouched down beside him.
"Sweetheart, we know you hate being watched all the time, but we do it to keep you safe." she explained. "None of us want anything to happen to you."
"Yeah, buddy" Neal chimed in, "We care about you, so no more trying to run from us, okay?"
Regina glared at him, and Henry scowled.
"Like you can talk!" he retorted, "You ran away from your dad, ran away from the Jolly Roger, ran away from Neverland, and you ran away from Emma! You're such a hypocrite! And besides, I'm not running, I just want some time alone!"
David and Snow rushed to help comfort Henry, while Neal looked ashamed at his son's view of him.
"We're not saying you can't be free," soothed Snow, "We just want it to be in safe conditions."
Henry completely snapped.
"Safe conditions?" he screamed, "You were a wanted fugitive, and you're married to a shepherd who fought a dragon! My adoptive mom is the Evil Queen, my grandfather is Rumpelstiltskin, my birth mom is the Saviour, and we're all friends with Captain Hook! Nothing about my life is safe!"
He stopped to take a breath, while the adults looked on, shell shocked. Henry quickly continued.
"But still, we've all survived! I just want to have time away from you all for me to be a teenager, and not just something that needs protecting! I'm fed up of being told what to do, and I wish you all could see what being a teenager is like!"
Henry felt a surge of power flow through him, and he fell to the ground. Immediately, bright white light and smoke filled the room, obscuring everything from view. Henry shut his eyes. After a few moments, the light and smoke cleared. Henry opened his eyes at the aftermath of the magic, and was faced with a blonde girl who looked a few years older than him.
Henry thought she looked familiar. He then realised what she was wearing, and almost fell down again in shock.
"Emma?"
End note: Well, what do you think? Should I continue? Any antics you think teenaged versions of the characters would get up to? It can all go in the review box!
