A/N Hello people! This is my first OUAT fanfic so I hope you all like it! Sorry this chapter is super short, the others will definitely be longer.
I will write faster and longer if you review so please do!
Emma stared at her reflection in the large oval mirror above her dresser. It was like looking at a completely different person; her blond hair tied in an intricate bun, the subtle rosy makeup on her face, and to top it all off the poofy white wedding dress with lace all over. This was supposed to be the happiest day of her life but all she felt was dread. She didn't want to marry a complete stranger, even if it did help her kingdom. Emma is the daughter of Prince Charming and Snow White, probably the kindest rulers in all of the land. Even though she was a princess she hardly ever acted like one. Her idea of a fun time was practicing swordplay, not practicing etiquette. She spent much of her time exploring the forest or sitting on the beach. That was one of the many unique things about her kingdom. The fact that on one side was the forest, and on the other was the ocean. She wished she could just run to one of her special places where nobody could find her but sadly she couldn't. Emma thought about what her mother had said earlier. (cue flashback)
Emma had just finished getting ready when she heard a soft knock on the door. "Come in." Emma said very glumly. Her mother walked in and just stared at her. "You look so beautiful!" she exclaimed in awe. "Thanks" Emma sighed.
"Oh Emma, I know you don't really approve of this but Prince Neal is very kind and be a wonderful husband."
" I understand that, but I barely know the guy! I don't want to marry him! I thought you believed in the whole true love thing."
" I still so, but sometimes you have to make the decision that is good for the whole kingdom and not just for yourself. The merging of our two kingdoms will be very beneficial for our citizens. Remember Emma, the good of the people comes first." (end flashback)
'The good of the people comes first' her mother had said. But didn't her own happiness matter? She doesn't want to marry a stranger or even run a kingdom. She wanted to live a life of adventure without any of the stuffy rules of royalty. Before she could ponder on her thought any longer the maid came in and said "It is time your highness."