Midnights Gift A parents worst fear Chapter 4

So Emmaline's about 4 or 5 years old and she will scare her father to near death! what happens when a father loses his pride and joy when he only looks away for a moment? a father's worst fear.


It had been 4 years since Emmaline had arrived and Rumplestiltskin had taken to calling her Emma Girl sometimes he would even call her princess. She was after all his Princess, his little miracle, his gift. He had become accustomed to her running around the castle while he spun or read a book. He had even begun telling her stories of Princesses and Knights in shining armour but the ones she liked the most were the ones about her mother.

Emma knew her mother died but she never asked of her father, Rumpelstiltskin thought it was because Emma thought that rumpelstiltskin was her father! she had accustomed to calling him daddy or papa, but he did not want to ruin that thought for her, so he never said anything. I will tell her someday he told himself once the thought came into his day they got a visit from The Queen and not the one Emma liked either The Evil queen, Regina. or as Rumpelstiltskin made Emma call her Auntie 'Gina.

Rumpelstiltskin knew that Emma needed a woman's influence or she might become... well not a lady. The queen liked Emma but she did not love her as Queen Snow did. Rumpelstiltskin knew that Regina was mean but Emma needed to learn to be assertive and firm that was learned from regina, but however though he hated it He knew that Snow White would teach her to be calm,loving,caring and most important Ladylike but Queen Snow was also a friend, which Emma needed.

Regina had come over and said to him "Imp, I would think you would notice that people do not believe you are the creature people used to fear" It was true Rumpelstiltskin had not been out on one of his dealings since Emma was left on his step. "you have become soft" said the queen. There is a dealing that you have not got around to.. and what is that? replied rumpelstiltskin. A certain Palace near the land where wine and art come! they have not paid your price, You must strike fear into people once more! rumpelstiltskin looked at the queen and right behind her was a mess of long curly dark brown hair and the flash of shockingly blue eyes that had tints of silver and emerald in them.

"One moment your majesty... "Emma, What have I told you about eavesdropping?" "he said in a stern tone which always slightly scared her. Come here. You're not in trouble but I need to talk to you. A obviously relieved but still hesitant 4 year old girl with the long curly dark brown hair, shockingly blue eyes and a little nose, with small, light freckles on it dressed in a purple and gold dress came out of the shadows and ran straight into her fathers arms which she then looked up at him and Put her arms up as if asking to be brought up Rumpelstiltskin then knelt down and picked up his little girl and whispered in her ear "be good" then asked why were you eavesdropping? Emma used her pointer finger and moved her fingers pointing to herself as if she wanted to whisper too. Rumpelstiltskin's reply to this was no, Emma you need to use your words. Emma breathed out as if surrendering as she did so she looked down and spoke in a tiny voice

" I hearded a voice I wannnaded ta see who it was. She had a guilty tone and look on her face. Rhis made rumpelstiltskin want to laugh and smile but he knew that he shouldn't or she will get away with anything so he said, "Alright Emma I know you were just curious to see who it was but next time I need you to make yourself known or Come to me do you understand? Emma Nodded Rumpelstiltskin Cocked his head, arched one of his eyebrows and gave her a stern look. Emma got the message and replied to his look by saying Yes, papa. Rumpelstiltskin gave her a kiss on the nose and Emma hugged him then turned to the queen ,with Emma still in his arms said to the queen who looked at the shocking image of a beast who used to steal children, preyed on innocent lives and make deadly deals with the Insolent people that roamed her world fearing the name rumpelstiltskin! Rumpelstiltskin thus started to speak taking Regina from her thoughts "you forget your majesty I have a child now."

"Yes, I know you do, just leave her here for a fortnight" was the queens usual snobby reply. But it was not sarcastic. "you forget she is only 4 years of age! rumpelstiltskin raised his voice Emma was obviously shaken "Leave her alone! rumpelstiltskin said through gritted teeth. "Have you lost what little sanity you have!" screamed started to cry. Well find someone to watch her! The wicked woman screamed back!Rumpelstiltskin looked as if he was about to explode but for the sake of his only child he contained himself. He turned to his daughter and told her to go upstairs to her room until he came for her. Emma knew that it was about to get ugly so she did exactly as she was told.

She went to her room and cried herself to sleep in her bed. Downstairs Rumpelstiltskin was still yelling at regina and regina at rumpelstiltskin. Regina had finally convinced him to take the job by saying " you won't be in danger all you need to do is have someone watch her. Why don't you Just send her to Snow White? I'm sure the brat would love to take care of her. With that the evil queen left. Rumpelstiltskin thought about this, he could be gone for a few days and she would be safe. How will I send her there? I don't have a carriage!

That was when he remembered that everyday Jefferson(The mad hatter) would take his daughter Grace out through the woods Rumpelstiltskin was not extremely close with him but he was close to him. Rumpelstiltskin had resolved to go and ask Jefferson if he could take Emma to queen snow and prince charming's castle he replied with a nod and blank, but calm expression. I will fetch her. Rumpelstiltskin still had his magic so he popped back to his mannor and walked up to the girls room and on the overly fluffy bed lay a 4 year old in her little purple dress Rumpel leaned on the door and sighed a proud but sad sigh and summoned a bag packking some clothes, her teddy bear, blanket, and Brush. thus he went to awaken his sleeping girl.

"Emma Dearie Its time to get up you are going to Visit Snow and James. But daddy how will I get there? Jefferson an d Grace, they are going into into the wood near the palace you will travel with them. But where are you going? I must go and do some work. Emma Got out of bed and put some shoes on and brushed her hair . Rumpel and Emma walked out of the mannor and saw jefferson and Grace walking up the path in awe of the mannor. Jefferson Called his daughter to him "Grace, Come along sweet-heart! we must go now" "Coming father!" replied the sweet little girl who much resembled a baby rabbit she was genuinely adorable and so as Rumpelstiltskin sent his baby girl away with a kiss and an I love you she was off with The once Hatter. Rumpelstiltskin made a point to wave to his girl and so he did he waved goodbye to the man and two girls.