the Queens p.o.v
I woke up after having barley slept any sleep at all everything was such a mess I couldn't even think on how I can clean this by myself.
I slept in Zara's old room that connected to ours instead of sharing the bed with him I was still made at him and the incident with zara didn't help anything I sat up in bed and looked at the clock it was exactly 6:00 am time to get the day started I walked into our room and noticed you were already awake sitting on the bed putting on his shoes he turned to me a smiled slightly "good morning" I ignored him and got some clothes when I turned to the shower but was stopped when to arms wound around my waist and turned me around "am I still subjective to the silent treatment or may we handle this like adults" I glared at him his eyes were pleading with me but the rest of his features were set in a stare with his mouth clenched into a fine line "just tell me this why would you make a decision like this without consulting me first huh?" my voice was no bigger than a whisper he brought me closer to him and hugged me I turned my head and he rested his cheek on the top of my head
"I'm sorry your right I never should have made such a drastic decision without you but and arrange marriage is the only way zara can rule the court when it's time for her to" I nodded my head "but she doesn't even know this boy and yet she's going to marry him" he shook his head
"she will get to know him and eventually their friendship will grow into something more" I stayed against his chest
"and if they don't?" he tensed up a bit "then what"
"we will cross that bridge when we get to it" I nodded "ok" he pulled me from his chest "so am I forgiven" he had a small smirk on his face
"for now" I smiled he leaned down and gave me a small peck on the lips "now it's just the matter of talking to zara" I nodded "ok" he let me go but kept his one hand holding mine we crossed the hall I knocked on the door "zara, baby you awake" there was no response "zara?" I checked to see if the door was open
it opened easily when we went in she wasn't in there her bed was made nothing seemed out of place except her window was opened and snow slowly piled up at the base of it panic shot through me I quickly went over to the window and looked out the window the ivy fence had some small indents in the ice big enough to resemble a small hand "I turned around with a panic look on my face he had the same look but he held a piece of paper in his hand his face looked Grimm like he was going to be sick "ran over and took the piece of paper the letters were crooked and written in crayon
to momy and dady
i am sory i embares you i dont meen to maybee i can fine a way to bee blu lik u
ima mis you and i luve you
my hands were shaking i looked to him my voice was panicked "get the guards she couldn't have gotten far tell them to search everywhere outside and in" he ran out of the room with one thought to my head were was zara, how far could she had gotten
about two hours have passed and I was becoming viciously unstable as the moments pass my voice was thick with emotion the I went outside to were my king was speaking to some guards I believe they were the ones on duty last night I went up to him my voice through all its worry held steel "How have you not found her yet she's only 5 how far could she have gotten where were the guards how did they not see her sneak out!" the guards in front of him flinched at the harsh sound of my voice he turned to me "We seemed to underestimate Zara it seems she has develop glamor skills and snuck past the guards" my mouth opened slightly
"How is that possible she shouldn't even have that kind of ability" he shrugged
"It was never said that she wouldn't have them"
"ok but that still hasn't explained why we haven't found her yet didn't any of the guards find some trace of her" he shook his head stiffly "the storm earlier has took out any footprints or any scent she could've left" my anxiety sky rocketed "so what are you telling me that there's no way to find her that our daughter could be anywhere from the freezing cold forest to the back of some creeps van..." my voice wavered "what if she's hurt what if she's attacked by some were like last time" I started shaking and becoming hysterical.
He dismissed the guards and gathered me in his arms "sssshhhhh my loves you must calm down well find her I promise" I buried my face in his shoulder
"Just please find our baby" he nodded
another 20 minutes later and I was ready to jump from my skin there was still no sign of her and the search was still going the weather hasn't gotten any better either it was snowing harder I was pacing back and forth not even bothering to sit or eat or even speak to anyone after another 20 minutes passed and my phone rang I picked it up my voice strangled with emotion "hello?"
"honey it's me Betty white don't know if you remember me but we gotta talk I think you're missing a little bird that made her way to my back yard" I froze I haven't heard from betty in over five years but a spark of hope lit up my voice came out heavy and thick
"Betty is that really you oh please tell me you found her please tell me my baby's ok!" tears ran down my face faster each time the only word that my mind kept replaying please please let this be it .
"hush your self darlin zara's fine and she sleeping at the moment I think the poor child been up all night anyway just come and pick her up alright I think you need to talk to this little girl before she pulls another stunt like this" her voice was casual and soft like she didn't even remember we haven't spoken in five years.
"we'll be right there" I hung up the phone and ran outside to him pure joy seeped into my voice "she found her she found her we have to go now" he looked confused and I explain in no time we were in the car rushing to get to bettys house knowing her she wouldn't have gone anywhere in the past five years. The car began to slow I unclasped my seat belt and jumped out then ran to the door and banged on it as I could without breaking it he jumped next to me and took my hand in his squeezing it gently.
A second later the door opened up and Betty stood there she looked like she hadn't aged a day mixed emotions swirled in me as memories started to come back to me
"Well I wish we could've met under better circumstances" her voice was in a light joking tone. she looked back "Zara honey come over here please there are some people that would love to see you" little footsteps thumped quickly and at the door way zara appeared looking a little dirty but otherwise perfect I got down on my knees and brought her to my chest hugging her as hard as I could without hurting her "mommy?" her voice was confused
"Don't you ever do that to us again Zara" I was sobbing in and holding her she I pulled back and let him hug her I knew he kept it together for both of us but for a split second you could see a tear escape his eye. He picked her up and kissed her on both cheeks and put her down "we have some things to talk about young lady what you did was UN-excusable" she nodded and looked down "I'm sorry I just wanted to be blue like you I know it would be easier for you if I was so I thought you could get a new princess that was blue" I shook my head "Zara you are our daughter and you are perfect no matter what ok" she nodded I looked back at betty she was staring intensely at us
"Thank you betty for everything" she nodded Zara looked surprised "mommy how do you know betty"
before I could answer betty beat me to it "Hun me and your mother knew each other for years we just lost touch awhile back"
Zara nodded "betty taught me how to make pancakes and I got to flip it all by myself" I looked at her with a small smile "that's great hun" I looked back at betty "thank you again betty for everything" she gave a nod "anytime darlin" and looked at zara
"so zara I hope you won't be trying like that anytime soon" zara nodded and her lower lip began to quiver "will I ever see you again" we all paused that was a question I would like to know myself then betty looked at her with a soft smile if it's OK with your parents if you want you can come over when my grandson is over"
I paused "grandson?" she nodded her smile dimmed a bit "yes did you think john wouldn't find anyone else besides you" my king tensed by me and took my hand squeezing it slightly "I didn't mean it like that Betty"
she waved her hand in the air "no worries I suppose I'm just still living in the past any how yes john is married and has a son named Devyn about zara's age too" I nodded giving a smile
"That's wonderful I'm very happy for him" she gave me a nod
"well we better be going" she looked at zara "now young lady I'll see you soon alright" she nodded and turned towards us "I'll give John you regards" after that we went in the car on the way back home
He spoke first "zara you're grounded for two weeks"
She sat in the back seat her voice filled with horror "two weeks" she echoed
"yes two weeks that means no TV, no going outside with friends when you get home from school you will go straight to your room am I understood" his voice was stern and sharp
"But daddy-"
"Am I understood?" in a quiet voice barely audible
She replied "yes sir"
"Good now zara what you did was inexcusable what if something were to happen to you huh then what! You made us worried to the bone we had the whole court looking high and low for you. You think two weeks is bad you should be grounded for at least a month for what you did do you hear me young lady"
she let out a small whisper "yes sir" the rest of the car ride was in silence when we got home zara was sent to her room till dinner she dragged herself and her bag up the stairs. when she was completely turned to him and his face was stern my mouth opened to speak but James came up and told him there was important matter he needed to handle I closed my mouth and for the rest of the afternoon I kept myself busy by seeking to other court matters that had to be done it was almost dinner time I met up with my king in the study he was on the phone I waited a moment be for he hung up he sat in his chair and pinched the bridge between his eyes closing his eyes tightly I went behind him and began to rub his shoulders slowly he relaxed a bit and took one of my hands putting to his cheek I turned went around the chair. He never let go of my hand and pulled me down so I was on his lap we worth both silent and I began to stroke his hair in a calming motion he let out a breath and relaxed some more I finally spoke
"What was that about" he tensed slightly then replied
"It seems the leader of the star clan wishes to visit so our children can meet and start the whole friendship process" I tensed a bit looking up at him "what did you say"
his arms went around me but he had his eyes closed with his head bent down "I told him that there was some issues that had gone on today and that he may come in three weeks he told me that was too long and I replied that that was the only time span that we could manage after a while of arguing he reluctantly agreed so in three weeks we are going to through a banquette in honor of his family's arrival" I nodded we stayed like that for god knows how long finally after a while I finally broke the silence with the only thought that came to my mind
"what a day this was".
author's note
-Whew what a long chapter this turned out to be -cricket-cricket - OK not that long but still my brain had a shortage and I had to get it fixed anyway I hoped you enjoyed it and please pretty please with chapters and updates on top leave a review. I'll update soon hopefully it wont take me forever to get the next chapter done. ^-^