Jokermask18 asked for a one-shot of au where Emma raised Henry in the EF and the two go questing to Camelot to free Merlin.
Chapter 14: freeing Merlin
Emma was not your typical princess; she was a tomboy and a rebel. She never felt like being a princess, a future queen was for her. Unlike most princesses in the realm Emma didn't want to marry for status or anything like that, true rebel in most people's eyes. Then Emma shocked the kingdom when at 17 and not married turned up to be pregnant, and to top it off she wouldn't tell who the father was. And surprising to most her parents backed her up and never showed any form of shame in Emma. Snow and Charming, her parents, proving once again they were not the typical king and queen themselves, their actions involving Emma proved that, and also with their two sons Leo and Evan were also raised not in typical royal fashion. When Emma had her baby who she named Henry David was born she amazed everyone in what an amazing mom was, she excepted very little help with him, and he became her whole world and she his, her son was her little partner in crime.
9 years later
Emma stood in her room in her parent's castle finishing up the packing for her and Henry for their trip. "Emma, you know we love and support you, but are you sure you should be taking Henry with you on this mission" Snow said then continuing "You have no idea what this Camelot is like, Emma this is an entirely new realm, your father and I have never been there ourselves, and you're going cause you got a letter asking the savoir to come release this Merlin?"
Emma just looked at her with a slightly annoyed look "Yes, I as the savior help people, and this Merlin has been trapped in this tree for centuries. As for Henry you know just as well as I do if I don't take him he will find a way himself and who knows what can will happen to him" and tears started forming in her eyes at the thought of something happening to her son "and if something happened to him because I didn't just bring him I would never forgive myself." All her parents could do is nod in understanding.
Just then 9 year old Henry came bursting into her room "Hey mom are we almost ready yet?" he asked excitedly.
Emma couldn't help but laugh and smile at her sons excitement he was always excited for a adventure with her "Just about kid" she walked over to her putting her hands on his shoulders thinking about what her parents said "Henry are you sure about coming with me? You can always stay here with your grandparents and uncles."
Henry got a sad look on face "Mom why wouldn't I come, I'm your partner in crime and it's a adventure with you, I would never miss out on that" he said with such seriousness. He then walked to Emma and wrapped his arms around her waist and spoked into her stomach "Mom please don't leave me behind, I don't want you to go alone."
Emma had her arms wrapped around him as well "I know kid, and I appreciate that" she then stepped back from Henry and crouched down so she was eye level to him "I just don't want to force you to come if you rather stay here. Besides your right I can't do this without you, without my little sidekick." Henry smiled at her, so she stood up and gave Henry a kiss on his forehead.
Then Charming spoke up "Well I guess that's my que to take your bags downstairs Emma so they can load into the carriage."
The family moved downstairs, Emma said goodbye to her parents and brothers, then Henry took his turn saying goodbye to his grandparents and uncles. Once the pair and their luggage where loaded into the carriage they were on their way to the ship that would be taking them to Camelot. Now on the ship "So kid ready for an adventure?"
"Yeah mom" he stood there a moment looking out to the water "where are we going again? And what do they need you for again?" Henry asked.
"The realm is called Camelot, and there is a sorcerer named Merlin who has been trapped in a tree for centuries. I guess there is a prophecy saying a savior, meaning me, can release him."
"Is it going to be dangerous?"
"Honestly Henry I don't know, neither my parents nor me know anything about this place. So that means Henry you need to listen to me, if I tell you stay you stay, understood?"
Henry smiled up at her "Yes mom, I promise."
Emma smiled at Henry "Alright" she said "cause I don't know what I do if anything happened to you kid, I would be so lost" she leaned over and gave him a kiss on top of his head "I love you so much Henry, always remember that kid."
Henry leaned into her side giving her a hug "Love you to mom." And with that the mother and son sailed into the sunset setting off on their exciting adventure.
Hope you guys enjoyed. I just realized that I have been forgetting about putting not owning OUAT if that bothered anyone sorry. Until next time….