Age Four with curse
It's been almost a year since the Swans had their own baby and sent her back. It still broke her heart anytime she taught of them they were the only parents she had ever known and now they had left her too. As she sits in the children's home waiting for her social worker to arrive she sat quietly holding her baby blanket, a baby blanket that's existence puzzled her. She may have been only four but even she knew who would someone go to so much effort and make such a beautiful blanket with her name embroidered on it just to abandon her on the day she was born. After sitting and thinking of her parents for a while she decided that was enough as the more she taught of her real parents and the Swans that more she found herself getting upset.
'Emma are you ok' said Mrs Jones, Mrs Jones was the only one in this horrible place that was nice she always took care of Emma since she had been sent back 'eh yeah I ok just playing with my blankie' Emma says holing up her blanket to show Mrs Jones 'oh yes I remember that I didn't know you still had it' 'yep I do I can't sleep without it' Emma say's with a sad smile on her face. 'so Emma the reason I'm hear is we have a new placement for you it's with a lovely couple in Portland and they really want to today what do you think' 'em….'Emma starts 'are you sure that their nice' Emma question 'yes of course Emma I wouldn't bring you to see them if they weren't' 'well ok then I'll go when do we leave' 'now if you want' as Emma got up to leave she made sure she had her blanket under her arm 'Emma are you bringing that with you' 'eh yeah I don't leave anywhere' 'oh ok then let's go'. As they drive to meet this new couple who Emma is to live with Emma can't help but hope that maybe this family will actually want her not the other two families she's had in her short life.
Age Four no curse
As she wakes up she can't help but fell excited for the day to come, today was the day that she was going to teach Emma how to use a bow, something which she has been planning for such a long time today was going to be very good she could tell. After she gets herself ready she makes her way down to Emma's room. As she reaches the room she sees the door open and her little girls sitting on the floor playing with her dolls and her blanket 'she loves that blanket' she thinks to herself. She stands there for a few moment lost in the joy that her daughter fun 'shouldn't you be leaving by now' she's hears a voice say behind her 'we leaving in a minute Charming I just looking at her playing' she says turning round to meet him 'she's seems to be enjoying herself, she's not a baby anymore is she' 'she'll always be our baby' Snow says making her way into Emma room ' are you ready to go Emma' 'yep mama I'm ready' she says with a big grin on her face 'daddy will you mind my blankie' she says turning her attention a Charming while handing him her blanket 'of course I will princess ill guard it with my life' he says bending down to give her a kiss 'thank you daddy' she says returning the kiss. 'Come on Emma lets go'.
As they make their way to the forest to practice Emma is full of questions 'do you like to using a bow mama' 'yep I do baby it's my favourite' 'does daddy use a bow' 'nope baby he uses a sword' 'will he teach me how to use a sword' 'I don't know baby we'll see' she says with a sly smile 'can I ask you one more thing mama' 'of course baby what is it' 'do you think I'll be good at artury' she stops in her tracks and turns to look at her daughter bright green eyes in that second as Snow looks at her little girls she can't help but think just how alike they are besides from Emma's golden hear the look just alike 'well em..' she starts ' I thinks you're going to be great' that gives Emma a huge smile.
After a while Snow sees that she was right Emma is a natural. Snow gets lost looking at Emma who is having so much full that's she hasn't even notices that Charming has joined them 'she really is her mother daughter' he says giving Snow a fright 'Charming I didn't even now you were there ' I only got here, she's a natural isn't she' he says with a hint of jealousy moving closer to his wife 'she most certainly is' she replies 'now Charming don't be jealous we had this talk you can teach her to use a sword when she's older' 'much older' she adds. 'Yes I most definitely will' he says 'and I just know she'll be a natural at that too' he says with a grin as the two of them laugh.
After a few more shots Emma comes to join them on the grass, with that the both know instantly that she's done for the day. 'was I good daddy' she says looking up at her father 'of course you were princess, you're a real natural just like mama' he says giving her a big grin 'is he telling the truth mama am I a natural just like you' she says relaxing into her father's arms 'you most certainly are baby, well I think it's time to head back shall we' she says usurping Charming to get up. 'Daddy will you carry me please I'm tired' she says letting out a yawn, with that Charming scoops her up into his arm 'anything for my princess' he says giving her a kiss on the forehead. As Snow looks at Charming walking beside her carrying Emma she thinks to herself 'she has him wrapped around her little finger I guess she really is just like me' she laughs herself as they make their way back to the castle.
Age Nine with curse
As Emma sits in the room which she shares with her four foster sisters, she hate this place but she has to put up with it and she knows it won't be for much longer Mrs Jones, or Rebecca as she told Emma to call her when she dropped her off at this horrible place, would be visiting next week and Emma would be telling her she wanted to leave. This was the seventh home she had been to since she was four each once as bad as the next she couldn't wait to turn 16 to get out of the foster system. She hated all those homes but this was by far the worse. It was ok when the Roberts were sober she could tolerate them then but when they were drunk she did everything she could to avoid them which is what she was doing now. 'EMMA' she hears him scream 'EMMA COME HEAR NOW!' she freezes she doesn't know what to do then all of a sudden she spots the window she doesn't care if she'll hurt she has to get out of there he back is bruised from the events of two days 'EMMA IF YOU DON'T COME NOW I WILL COME AND GET YOU' he shout with that she grabs her bag and stuffs her blanket into that's all she need she opens the window a jumps out. As she hits the ground she can feel the pain in her leg but her adrenalin takes over as she just runs to her friend Lucy's house down the road. When carol Lucy's mam opens the door she can see the pain that Emma is in 'Emma what's wrong are you ok' she says with concern over her face 'no I jumped out the window and I hurt my leg can I ring Rebecca please' 'of course but I think I should go tell the Roberts that you're here' 'no no please I done this trying to get away from them don't tell them please' 'ok sweetie calm down I won't'.
As she sits waiting for the ambulance she can here Lucy's mom on the phone to Rebecca 'yeah she's in a lot of pain, the ambulance is on its way….she seemed really scared of them I think you should meet us at the hospital ok I'll see you soon bye'. After the phone call she comes into the living room 'Rebecca is coming to meet us at the hospital ok' 'yeah thank you Mrs Goodwin for helping me' 'of course sweetie'. The ambulance arrives soon after and she and Mrs Goodwin go to the hospital. It doesn't take long to get to the hospital the whole ride there she can see Mrs Goodwin talking to the paramedic but she can't her what they're saying she's pretty sure it's about the Roberts.
When the get to the hospital Rebecca's already there. The doctors examine her she can see the look of shock when they look at her back and she tells them what happened 'well Emma I think you've broken your leg you have to go to get and x-ray so we can be sure this nurse is going to take you sown is that alright' 'yep its ok' she smile at the doctor as she's being wheeled away she can see the doctor talking to Rebecca who looks as though she's about to cry.
When she's getting her cast on her leg Rebecca comes to talk to her 'hey Emma you ok' she says with a sad smile on her face 'yeah I'm ok now, I get to pick what colour I want' she says with a grin on her face 'that's cool what colour are you going for' 'em I think red, I like red' 'so Emma we need to talk about what happened' 'ok' she says shyly 'Emma why didn't you tell me it was so bad I gave you my number' 'because I taught you would think I was lying and then you'd leave me to' 'of course I would believe you, I know you wouldn't lie Emma' 'I know, do I have to go back there' 'no Emma you never have to go back there ok never' 'thank you so where do I go now' 'you go back to the home for now and when your better well look for a better placement now get some sleep I'll see you later' 'ok see you later' as she leaves she turns to see Emma snuggling up to her blanket she can't believe someone would hurt such a little girl.
Age Nine without curse
Charming has been waiting for this for this day since he found out Snow was pregnant but even more so since Snow had taught Emma how to use a bow today was the day he was going to teach Emma to use a sword. Not real sword of course Snow would never allow it, a wooden sword but a sword none the less. He knows it's not really a thing that princesses do but his Emma wasn't any normal princess she was his princess and he knew she would be a natural and now after much persuasion he had finally gotten Snow to agree, she of course insisted on wooden sword. But he doesn't let her know that using a wooden sword was his plan all along he would never risk anything that would harm Emma much less risk the wrath of Snow. 'shouldn't you be going now Charming Ella and Alex are leaving now so you don't have to drag Emma away from her' Snow says while standing behind him 'I'm ready now Snow don't be worrying we will be going sword fighting to day' he says with a cheeky grin. They make it to the garden just as Ella and Alex are about to leave 'see you soon Emma' Alex says while exiting 'you to Snow and David' 'yeah see you soon' Snow says. 'are we ready to go princess' he says swinging the swords in his arms 'yes daddy I'm ready' 'goodbye mama love you' she says giving Snow a big hug he notices Snow whisper something into Emma's her before going back into the castle. When Emma comes back to him he can see she's laughing 'what's so funny princess' 'nothing daddy just something mama said' 'o yeah what did she say' 'that I should take it easy on you, you're not as young as you think' she laughs 'your mama certainly thinks she's funny doesn't she' he laughs while they set off into the forest.
A few hours later he can see he was right all those years ago when he said Emma would be a natural, he knew his Emma wasn't like any other princess. He stops to take a drink he can see Emma waving her sword pretending she's fighting he know this is one thing she most defiantly didn't get from Snow this was all him. 'daddy' she says snapping him out of his daydream 'yes princess' he smiles back 'can you teach me how to fight a dragon' he almost chokes on his water 'maybe one day when your older, why do you want to learn how to fight a dragon' he asks 'so I can be like you' with that he can fell a lump in his throat he always taught she was all Snow maybe she has some of him after all and see was most certainly the most perfect girl in all the lands.
After a little more practice Charming decides that it may be time to head back they were after all having guests over for dinner tonight and Snow would kill him if he missed it. 'so princess di you have a good day today?' he asks thinking he already knows the answer 'yep daddy it was great maybe next time mama can come and we can practice sword and archery together' she says with a grin on her face 'that's a great idea maybe well as mama later' he smiles back at her.
As they reach that castle a few moments later he can see Snow standing at the door he can tell by the look on her face he's in trouble. 'mama it was so much fun' Emma shouts running into Snows arms to give her a hug 'maybe next time you can come and we can teach daddy how to use a bow and daddy and I can teach you how to use a sword' Emma says with a wide grin on her face 'that's a great idea Em, now run up and get washed for dinner well be in the dining room k' Snow says giving Emma a kiss on her forehead. Once Emma leaves he knows he's most defiantly in trouble 'what the hell David' he defiantly in trouble she used his name 'we've been waiting for 30 minute for you, you knew we were have Rumple Belle Red and graham over for dinner and we've been waiting on you and Emma' 'I'm sorry Snow she was having fun and I lost track of time' he says defending himself 'you're lucky that Emma seems to have enjoyed herself Charming' he knows he's forgiving now 'I certainly am lucky my love' he says giving Snow a kiss 'now come on you've held up our guests for long enough' she says going back into the door.
As the reach the dining room they see Emma has already joined their guests and is in deep discussion telling everyone about her day with Charming 'and when I'm older daddy said hell teach me to fight a dragon' she says with much enthusiasm catching Snows attention 'oh did he now' Snow says turning to her husband 'yep he did' Emma replies everyone by now hanging on her every word everyone in the room has by now come to love the little girl as if she were a part of their family because in Emma's world they were family. She loved her aunt Belle and Uncle graham but they never came close to their husband and wife or uncle Rumpy who she adores spending time with and her aunt Red who she spend endless hours out in the wood with they were all by now Emma's family. ' so Emma which do you prefer archery or sword fighting' Rumple asks know that both her parents a dying to know the answer 'well uncle Rumpy' Emma starts ' I really like both of them so much' by now both her parents where on the edge of their seat praying that she would pick their choice 'but I'd have to say archery' she says looking at her mother who by now has a grin which is bright enough to like the whole kingdom 'but I do like using a sword daddy' she says turning her attention to her father. 'it ok princess you can like whatever you want to' he says he can see that this has eased Emma's mind 'after all' he continues 'you are a mini Snow aren't you' he says with a big grin on his face everyone else at the table laugh they have all come to learn by now Emma is most defiantly a mini Snow.
After dinner is done Snow puts Emma to bed when she returns to the dining rooms Rumple and Belle are about to leave, Red and graham have already left they had to get back to baby jack, 'Rumple can I talk to you before you leave' she says as he comes towards her 'is everything ok Snow' 'yes I was just wondering how is looking for bae going have you had any success' she says hopefully, she thinks to how in the past nine years Rumple has become such an important part of her family, ' no there's been nothing yet but I know it will happen and when it does I will let you know' he says turning back to his wife. Now it's just her and Charming 'so you're going to teach Emma to fight a dragon' she says looking at him 'don't worry Snow it's not like she's ever going to face a dragon is it and plus she'd prefer to use her bow anyway' he says cheekily 'aw poor Charming did you think she was going to say sword' 'yes actually I did I taught id finally found something of mine that she'd choose over you but no she'll always be a mini Snow' 'yes she will Charming but let's face it you love that about her' 'well of course I do she's just like you' he says kissing Snow.
As he lies in bed he can't seem to sleep he decides to get some water as he makes he's way back he decides to check on Emma. As he looks at her he can't help but laugh she's fast asleep but nearly out of her bed he has to fix her. After he fixes her into her bed he just stands and stares and his beautiful princess losing track of his time. 'Charming what are you doing' he hears over his shoulder he turns to see his wife standing behind him 'I was just checking on her I must have lost track of time' she says giving Snow a kiss on her cheek 'yeah I guess you must have, its usually me who watches her sleep what's on your mind' she says rubbing his arm ' I'm just thinking of how fast she's growing it seems only yesterday she was a baby and now she's almost 10 I can't believe have fast the years have flown in can you' he turns to his wife who is watching Emma sleep 'no I can't believe it pretty soon she'll be going to balls and going on dates' that last statement get his attention 'oh no Snow over my dead body will and boy or man be getting within 20 feet of my baby girl until she's at least 50' 'whatever you say Charming' Snow laughs 'now let leave her to sleep and go back to bed' she says while placing a kiss on Emma's head 'I'll be there in a minute' he say to Snow who is leaving the room he places a gentile kiss on Emma's forehead 'stop growing so quickly princess' he says before heading back to bed.