Authors Note:
This is my first ever fan fiction, so please go easy on the reviews. I do not own Once Upon a Time, just the story. This will eventually be Swan Queen, but right now just family.

Sometime in the future, there is a little girl born from very powerful witches. She was to be the new savior and second heir to the throne, but she was in trouble. She was powerful, but her powers made her unpredictable. She brought a great evil from another realm to her world before her birth. When she was born, she was sent to live with the common folk and her powers were bound. The creature only could track her magic, so binding her powers was the smartest idea. The little girl was not known by her parents and she longed for the day she would meet them.

Sky was a free-spirit. She could never be held down and she was always stirring trouble. She just turned 16, well according to her orphanage. She lived with the other orphans all her life and she has seen kids come and go all her life. She felt sad to see other kids find people who love them, while she was stuck being alone. She was mad at her parents for abandoning her and though the world was out for her head. She was currently stealing from a local thief and giving back to the people of her town. She caused trouble around, but was also considered to be a hero. The town loved her because of her kind heart, though not always pure. Sky did not have a name when she came to the orphanage, so the head decided that she would be as adventurous and infinite as the sky. Sky thought she would find out her name and she would be able to find family, but she was happy to be living with the Lucas's. Eugenia Lucas and her granddaughter, Ruby Lucas, took amazing care of her. Sky knew that they were both werewolves and found that incredible cool and fascinating. Ruby and her grandmother were always leaving her alone because of some diplomatic duty for the queens. She has been used to living on her own, but still causes trouble getting by.

She caught the thief and gave most of the materials back to the family. She kept some amount of silver to sell to the Dark One. She stole some objects that he couldn't get because of the rules. Also, because his wife had him wrapped around her little finger. The Dark One is married to the beautiful, smart, and kind Belle. Sky was close friends with Belle and could always get deals done. Belle also kept Sky in the loop about everything going on. The Ogre's are was going on still, so Sky would be drafted soon. She was surprised that she was not asked earlier. She was well trained using a bow and arrow and could track anything, but never had proper training. She sold the silver to Rumpled and went back to the cottage.

She entered to see a worried Ruby running around the small building. "Sky, there you are. We need to talk."

"What's up, Ruby?"

"This is not easy. You are going to serve in the royal army."

"WHAT!?"

"You were drafted today and they need you. You leave tomorrow."

"What about the town? What about you?"

"The town will be fine and I will keep looking for your parents. I made you a promise and I intend to keep it. You will see your parents."

"What am I doing exactly?"

"Your skills will be tested and then that will determine your job. You could be commander, general, royal guard, artillery, anything. Just be safe."

"I will. I am going to pack and I will leave at first light."

Sky gave Ruby a hug and went to her room. She packed up all her stuff, clothes, and her baby blanket. Sky stared at her blanket for a long time. It was donated to her from the villagers. It didn't have anything besides sentimental properties. It was said it was blessed by the royals and it would lead her to her heart's greatest desire. Crazy, right? She was a bit skeptical, but thought it could be possible. When she finished packing she went straight to bed and was out like a light.

In the morning, she woke up to the smell of eggs. She got up and got ready and walked out of her room. She then saw that there was food all set for her. Ruby and Granny both had teary smiles on their faces. Sky gave her goodbyes and went the long journey of walking to the castle. The castle was a days walk, but would have been quicker if she had a horse, but she never had enough money to afford one. She walked down the path and came to a stop at the entrance to the castle.

"Name," a guard said.

"Sky."

"You may enter."

Sky walked through the gates and was met with about 100 recruits. She went to the far corner and waited to be addressed. Then walked out someone in the most elegant and elaborate dress that was ever created. Sky could only assume that it was one of the queens.

"Hello, everyone. If you don't know already, I am Queen Regina. My wife, Queen Emma, and her mother, Queen Snow, are glad that you have come to help defend out land. I will be splitting you up into groups by age and then I will evaluate who you will be by the skills and potential you have. If you are 15 go to my left, if you are 16 or 17, stay in the middle and 18 and up go to my right. I will be down momentarily and we will discuss your task."

All the people dispersed into their groups. Sky went to the middle and waited for further instructions. She was then met by a beautiful blonde in a light blue riding outfit, with a sword at her hip. "Alright, you all are 16-17 and I am Queen Emma. I have been fighting for a long time and I want to see your skills with a bow and arrow, a sword, and hand-to-hand combat. I will pair you up and you may begin."

Sky waited patiently to be paired, but when Queen Emma was right in front of her, the Queen paused. She looked like she had just seen a ghost. Emma snapped out of her haze and placed Sky with the biggest and strongest person there. Sky saw her life flash before her eyes. She was instructed to go to the archery range and start shooting. Sky did as asked and made it into a competition with her partner, whoever is able to get a bulls-eye and then split the arrow gets to win. He agreed to this and started shooting. Sky relaxed and started to hum this song, but doesn't remember the words. It has always calmed her and she shot one arrow and it hit the exact center of the target. Her partner looked at her in awe. He had shot 5 arrows and still had not made one in the bulls-eye. Sky then notched another arrow and was about to shoot, when she was startled by Emma. Her fingers released the arrow and it hit the bulls-eye of her partners target. She grumbled at her luck.

"Sorry about that."

"It's fine, Your Majesty. I was just trying to get another bulls-eye and I did. Now I need to split that arrow on my target."

"Please call me Emma. You seem to be very good at this when calm, but how about rapid fire."

"I have never tried doing that. I think I will shoot someone in the back."

"You never know if you never try."

Sky tried this. She kept shooting and grabbing arrows and was able to fill the entire bulls-eye with arrows when she shot 10 in a row. She was surprised at her ability. She shot her last 3 arrows and they all split at least one other arrow. Sky then realized that she destroyed 3 arrows that are not hers and looked very sheepish. "Sorry. I forgot that these are not mine and I got carried away."

"There is no need to be sorry. That was amazing. You have a true gift with a bow and arrow."

"Thank you. It was the only weapon my orphanage allowed me to have. I never had a chance to learn with a sword and I was able to keep making my own arrows, whenever I destroyed one. I just don't know how well I will do in the rest of the tasks. I am not the biggest or the strongest, quite frankly I think I am the smallest and weakest and you decided to pair me up with the biggest and strongest guy in the group."

"Don't doubt your abilities. You are very good and I think you could be the best. What is your name?"

"Sky."

"What a lovely name. I will let you keep shooting and don't worry about the arrows. I will have you rotate in a little bit."

"Thank you, Emma."

Emma walked away from Sky and Sky kept shooting, until she heard the sound of a whistle. She then went to the armory and retrieved a sword for her partner and herself. The toe practiced and she was almost pinned down, but used her small stature to keep moving around him. He is very strong and is well versed in a sword. Sky was actually able to knock the sword out of his hand and won the match. She was the approached by a women with hair as bald as ebony, skin as white as snow, and a smile brighter than the sun. She didn't recognize her, but assumed that it is Queen Snow.

"Hello, there, young warriors. I can see someone has quite a talent with wielding a sword."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I have a very good opponent and this is only the first round we got through."

"Well, you two were matched up nicely. I am Snow White. The opponent that you just complimented is Prince Neal, my son."

"I didn't know that. If I did I might have let you win. I am Sky."

"Nice to meet you, Sky. You don't have to let Neal win. He should be able to take on any opponent, but it seems like her still needs some help. Would you mind if I tested your ability?"

"Not at all."

Snow took Neal's sword and got into position. Sky could not believe that this was happening. She was about to have a duel with one of the most treasured rulers in the land. She got into stance and Snow charged. Sky ducked away from the swing and was able to sweep Snow from underneath. Snow fell backwards and 3 people came running to her. 2 of the guards seized Sky, while the 3rd helped Snow get up.

"Emma, Regina, Charming, I am fine. I was testing this warrior here and she shows much promise. Emma, did you pair her up with Neal."

"Yeah, she looked like she could handle it and she did amazing in archery. She hit the bulls-eye every time, even when I startled her. Now, Regina, Dad, can you please let her go. We will be switching soon and I don't want her to freak out before she is boxing with Neal."

The two people holding onto Sky let her go. She looked over at the man and could see something familiar in his eyes, but couldn't pin it. She then looked over at Queen Regina. Regina was the most beautiful person she had ever seen. When Regina looked at Sky, Sky saw that Regina was about to cry. She didn't know what to do, so she wrapped her arms around Regina and gave her a hug. Regina openly cried into Sky's arms. Sky was confused, but everyone else seemed to know something she didn't. Regina whispered something into her ear and it alarmed Sky greatly.

"Emily, you found us."