pre id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1508029688353_14449" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; font-family: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; max-width: 100%; font-size: 13px;"A Wonderful Surprise

It had been a week since Emma had been reunited with her parents. After being kidnapped things had gone on as usual. Every morning David would wake up first. Then Snow. Snow would start breakfast and David would clean the house. It only took them a few days to find a job. David got the job at the animal shelter. He was in charge of checking animals in and adopting animals out. He loved it but knew one day he would have to move up. Maybe management. Though he also thought about being a cop one day. For now, though this would work.

Snow had finally found a job at one of the elementary schools that she loved. Everyone was friendly there. The staff and students so she enrolled Emma there as well. She was able to be placed in the same grade level as Emma so now she was her teacher. It made her feel good as she could keep a close watch on her daughter. They knew there were still people out there that would try and kidnap Emma. Snow couldn't have that happen.

"Good morning beautiful. " David said as he came up behind Snow. She had gotten up early to cook breakfast as she hadn't been feeling good. He snapped her out of her thoughts and made her forget everything. He kissed her cheek then her neck making her giggle.

"Stop you will wake Emma. Oh, David!" She squeals as he picked her up and held her tight. She smiled as she wrapped her legs around him. They couldn't do anything too much as they knew Emma would wake plus she was cooking. But she still enjoys moments like this. He kissed her deeply before letting her go.

"You don't seem to remember what today is. Though it was a sad day it was also a happy one. " David said with a smile. Snow looked at his concern. What was he talking about? Today was like any other day in October. Now that it was closer to fall, it started to get cool and felt nice. The leaves were falling. The air was crisp. And there was no curse coming. Snow gasped as she suddenly was pulled into a flashback. She was back in the Enchanted Forest in their castle. She was screaming in pain. She was laid out on a bed with her leg pulled up. Sweat poured down her face. And Charming was there. Then within seconds, a second scream join hers.

"It's October 22! Emma's birthday! I can't believe I didn't, remember. I guess some of my memory is still locked away. I probably didn't wanna remember in one way because it was also the day we lost her... But now we get to finally celebrate it. Oh... My baby is making 11. " Snow said as the beam. Tears filled her eyes as the memories came back. David was right today was sad and happy. It was the day Emma came into their lives and out all at the same time. But she vows to make today a better day for all of them. And it was Saturday so Emma didn't have to go to school. She turned to the breakfast she was preparing. She laughed as she realizes she was making Emma's favorite. Somehow she knew what today was.

"We got time to finish this and bring it to her in bed. While you do that I will go look for something. I got the perfect gifts. " David said as he kissed her cheek and left. She was shocked but didn't question him. Today would be a great day. She finished making the eggs and pancakes right as she smelled it through her stomach did flip. She put the food down and dashed to the bathroom. She dropped to her knees and hugged the bowl as she let go of everything in her stomach. When she finished she brushed her teeth. She must have eaten something bad.

"I am back Snow. " She heard him call from the living room. She came in and instantly was about to fall over. He ran over to her and caught her. She wasn't sure what was wrong but she wasn't going to let it ruin her day. Today would be special. "You okay Snow?" David asked. She pushed herself gently up and nodded her head. She felt a little better. She could figure it out later what was wrong. Right now Emma would be waking soon and she wanted to be in there when she did.

"I will be okay. It's my baby girl's birthday. I can worry later about me. Maybe it's just my body remembering what it went through 11 years ago. " She said as she grabbed the food. She walked upstairs a bit slow, worried that she would fall. She made it up there and placed the tray on Emma's bed who smelled the food and woke up instantly. A smile danced across Emma's face when she saw them. She knew what today was but wasn't going to say anything. She figures they wouldn't care. The swan's never cared. They only celebrate the day they adopted her.

"Happy birthday!" they said together. Both joined her on either side of her bed, hugging her and kissing her head. She began to cry. She never would had thought this would happen. This day had always been sad for her. She always remembers it as the day she lost her parents. She used to say the day they gave her away but now she knows that wasn't what really happened. And somehow they managed to make this the happiest day. She was so happy she was crying. She buried her face into them as they held her tight. They also began to cry. It just an emotional day for them. Once they stopped crying Emma was able to pull her breakfast to her. She just felt so loved.

"I can't believe you two this for me... The swans never did anything. They only cared about the day they adopted me. Which was okay but not my birthday. " Emma said softly. Snow pushed a strand of Emma's blonde hair behind her ears and kissed her nose making Emma giggle. She hated how Emma was treated and so glad they were able to come here. David kissed her head then got up and went out the door. He came back with something behind his back. When he pulled it back snow instantly knew what it was. She had no idea he took that with him.

"This was my sword back home. I know you aren't ready yet but I want you to have it. And once you are, you can use it. If you have too. I'm gonna train you how to use it with these. " He said handing her two wooden swords. She leaped up and wrapped her arms around his neck. He held her tight and smile. Though they weren't home he wanted her to feel like this was home.

"Thank you, daddy! This is the best gift. " Emma said as she slowly releases him., This was their first birthday with her and it had to be special. Though Snow felt bad she knew she wanted to give Emma something. She had it in mind but wasn't sure if she had it still. She knew Rumble had packed stuff for her so she wonders if that was one of the things. She got up from the bed and walked out the room. David wondered where she was going but decided it was best to wait. He turned to Emma who was eating.

"After mommy gives her gift, I got another surprise for you. Because you my little princess deserve the best. This day 11 years ago was the happiest and the saddest day of our lives. And somehow we are given the chance to make it better. Just remember mommy and me love you so much. " He said. She smiled but was too busy eating to answer. He laughed just as Snow came in with a shoe box. He wasn't quite sure what it was. But Snow was probably gonna outdo him. Emma finished her food and looked up. She felt so much love in this very moment.

"Emma in this box is something very special to me. It is something that changed my life. My mother gave it to me. And up until then, I was selfish. I thought I was better than everyone. My mother, made me realize that I am just like everyone else. And I know you aren't like I was at your age but I want you to have this because it is the most important thing I have and you are my most important person beside your father. " She said as tears threatened to pour out. David knew now exactly what it was. She opened the box and sure enough, the beautiful tiara her mother gave Snow was the one Snow was placing on Emma's head. Emma hugged her mother so tight as they both cried together.

"Okay enough of all this crying. Let's go do something fun for Princess Emma's birthday. " David said chuckling. Snow smiled and helped Emma off the bed. He wiped both of their eyes and smiled. This day couldn't get better. They were his whole world and nothing would change that.

"Okay Charming. How about you get out so I can pick an outfit out for your princess and we can go. " Snow said kissing him passionately. He smirked and left them two alone. He still worried about Snow but he was sure she was alright. She hadn't thrown up since earlier and she looked better. He just hopes that was true. Meanwhile, Snow looked through Emma's clothes and finally find a cute dress that was perfect for fall. She let Emma dress. While she stood there she began to feel bad again. Her stomach seems to be doing flips. She just wasn't sure. She hadn't felt this bad in...

"Oh, my!" she said suddenly. Emma didn't seem to hear and she was glad. She had a feeling about what was causing it but didn't want to tell David or Emma just yet. She needed to find out now. She could barely hold back her excitement. Once Emma was the dress she went out her room to get dress herself when she met up with David who was waiting patiently. She kissed his cheek. "I will meet you guys there. I am going to get some medicine. To help with my stomach. " She whispered to him. She already knew where he was taking her as he told her about that.

David was a bit worried about his wife. The fact that they didn't know how this world work was hard enough but being sick made it worst. Hopefully, she could get a cure to whatever it was bothering her. He decided to focus on Emma until he could speak with her again. He and Emma drove off to head toward his special place. After everything had settled down, they went out to buy a car with the rest of the money Gold gave them. It was very useful. They needed to get places.

"Close your eyes princess. We are almost here. " He said as he pulled up to the place. There was a lot of grass that stretch for miles. And in the distant was a small barn. It reminded him of his old farm. There were goat and sheep walking around. Along with chicken. David remembers one of the people who came into the animal shelter telling him about his farm where he had horses. He told David since he saved his dog from being run over that he could have one of his horses. The dog was badly hurt but would survive. David decided the horse would be Emma's. The man said they could keep it here until they had a house.

"Where are we going, daddy?!" Emma asked excitedly as he picked her up. He couldn't wait until she saw the horse. He remembers his first time meeting his horse. He was glad he got to experience it with Emma. He thought this moment wouldn't have come for years or maybe never. He finally made it to the barn where the horses were. He hadn't pick one yet as he wanted Emma to pick the horse. He wanted her to bond with it like he had been. He put her down and kissed her cheek.

"Open your eyes, " he said and she did so. She gasped as she looked at all the horses. He almost cried when he saw the joy on her face. He was a bit sad Snow wasn't here but she knew this was his moment. She had a horse but horses were more of his thing. "Pick one. This nice man said we can have one. It's time you have some responsibility. " He said. She looked at her daddy with tears in her eyes. Then she looked at all the horses and ran straight up to the second one. He chuckles as she picked one they looked a lot like the one had back home. It was white with splashes of gray.

"I want her! Her name with being Feather!" Emma said happily. She couldn't help but feel so loved right now. She never thought this would be possible. Her parents were with her and they were the best. She could be happy for her birthday instead of sad. And she could do things she would have done back home. She hoped to one day return there. David smiled as he picked a saddle for her. He placed it in Feather and placed Emma on top. For now, he would have to join her but one day she will be able to ride alone. He pulled himself up and wrapped his arms around her.

"It's time for your first lesson. " He said as they rode off ready to have the time of their lives.

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Who would have thought that two lines could make someone so happy that they cried? It was what those two lines meant though that was what made Snow cry. She was sitting on the tank of the toilet seat looking down at a small plastic stick. In the center of it was two bright pink lines. Exactly what she thought was going on with her, was what this test prove. She was pregnant! After eleven years she was going to have another child. David and she hadn't been really trying but they haven't been as careful as they thought they were. Plus they weren't sure if their bodies were still curse and not their minds. She just couldn't believe it. She couldn't wait to tell her family.

Snow dashed to the store she just came from. She decided since it was Emma's birthday she could do the perfect thing. Emma didn't get a cake yet and Snow wasn't a Baker so she thought of the best idea. She went to the bakery and told them to write Happy Birthday big sister on it. She knew it would confuse her but Emma was smart and would figure it out. Once the cake was done and she brought it home she decided to meet up with them. She hoped they finished as she couldn't wait to tell them. When she got there David was locking stuff up.

"Mama! " Emma said as she rushed over. Her eyes were shining she knew Emma had a great time. She was glad they were able to do something they would have done back home. She would have to find a place that sold bows one day when Emma was older. She loved to ride too and would do so another day. Snow hugged Emma and kissed her cheek as she came over. She also kissed David as he joined them. She could tell he was worried but soon enough he would know.

"I was wondering if you were ever gonna show up. You must have taken a slow cab, " he said chucking. If one of them had the car the other had to take a cab. She also couldn't call him as they didn't have phones. They needed to get one those flip devices. They were strange to him and her but Emma explained that it was needed. She couldn't tell him what took her so long so she decided to agree. She slipped her hand in his and tried not to say much. She was afraid her excitement would give it away. She held Emma's hand as well as they walk back.

"Mama you miss all the fun! I can't wait to do all sorts of things we would have done back home. Daddy said you are very good with a bow and arrow. I want to learn that next. " Emma said excitedly as they walked to the car. Snow smiled at her daughter. She already growing up so fast. She was afraid she would blink and she would be grown. Snow slipped into the front seat after placing Emma in her seat.

"Yes, I will teach how to use one just like me. You will be a pro. You need to wait through a few years. Sorry I missed all the fun. I promised to take your riding soon. Let's go home. I got a surprise for you. " Snow said as David drove home. She hoped Emma would be happy. She didn't want Emma feeling like she wasn't important. She was. She was the most important. But another child meant share love. Which Snow was prepared to do? No matter how many she had she vow to love her children equally. Emma would always share a certain part of her heart though. She was the first and the one who had to deal with a lot.

"Your mother will always try to outdo me. " David said as he laughed. They pulled up to the loft and he got them out the car. He was a bit curious about this surprise she had. She must have got something before she met up with them. He was still worried about her but for some reason, she looked a lot better. He would have to ask her about what happened later. He didn't want to worry Emma. They walked inside and Emma instantly noticed the cake box. She ran over but Snow blocked her way-way with a smile.

"I am not trying to outdo you, silly. Emma never got her cake yet so I got her one that's all. Now, who wants to see their cake?" Snow said looking at Emma. She beamed from ear to ear. She hoped she was doing right. She looked at her husband and took a deep breath. She was nervous. Why was she nervous? She needed to relax. She cleared her mind and finally opened the lid to the box. Charming gasped and his eyes went wide. He instantly knew what it meant. Emma looked confused then it too hit her. Snow was about to cry with happiness when Emma's face changed.

"No! No... " Emma cried out in emotional pain. She ran off and went to her room, locking the door. Snow fears came true. Why did she think this was a good idea? Snow closed the lid just as David wrapped his arms around her. He was sad for Emma but right now this was a moment for them. Snow was pregnant. He kissed her deeply. She melted into his arm letting his scent comfort her.

"Are you really pregnant? " David asked as he looked deeply into her eyes. She nodded not trusting herself to speak. He was excited but didn't want Emma to see that. He simply hugged her tightly and kissed her cheek. She began to cry into his chest. " Oh Snow everything will be okay. Emma just needs space. She probably will fall asleep soon as she had a long day. You can talk to her tomorrow. But you my Queen need rest. You had a hard day. We can talk as well tomorrow. " David said walking her to their bed. She laid down next to him didn't fall asleep as she knew somewhere deep in her bones Emma wasn't asleep.

Emma was curled up on her bed, crying. She felt alone. She knew that by the morning they would be packing her bags to send her back. It was what the Swan's did. Though they lost the baby and came back for her, she never felt the same. She always felt cold and alone. She knew not to trust anyone and that now included her parents. She didn't need anyone she decided. She would pack her own bag and leave now before hearing the heartbreak news tomorrow. So she did just that. She waited a little bit until she knew her parents were asleep before sneaking out the front door. She only got out the door and down the street a little before a hand grabbed her shoulder making her turn around.

"You know maybe next time you shouldn't sneak out right in front of my eyes. " Snow said with a sad look./pre