Ramblings - I know the teaser for this chapter originally involved a promise of a school dance, (it is coming). Its has been about three years and I have since gotten a new laptop and there is no trace of any notes now, therefore kind of flying blind on where this was going, but I have got a new story arc planned. There's slight exposition for those of you who cbf reading the first 15 chapters again or just don't want to read them because I recently did and it was pretty cringe, but you know what they say never read your own writing or at least I think they say that, anyway happy reading.
David chuckled to himself as he grabbed the milk from the supermarket fridge, it was a nice feeling to not have to be up at dawn checking on the flock and milking the cows simply head to the supermarket and pick up these essential items, however with that thought there was a longing for this way of life that was now lost to him a home he could never return too. That didn't exist anymore.
That time had long since past even before the curse he had left his flock to become a Prince, he thought himself a bit of a hero. Still the added benefit of indoor heating really helped with the current snowfall and icy wind. Making his way to the car as fast as he could the chilling breeze bringing a shiver up his spine. There was so much happening in the present dwelling on the past was a distraction he didn't need.
This world was turning out to be as dangerous as the last. Dark creatures taking people in the night without a trace with a town full of now terrified people also coming to grips with there pasts trying to put the pieces back together just like he was.
David was suddenly shaken out of his inner monologue as he placed the shopping bags in the car a screaming match from across the car park drew his attention.
"Hey, stop, don't walk away from me I want answers" a women's voice called out she grabbed Regina's arm to stop her from storming off.
"Don't test me" Regina spat as she swung around to face her
"You think you can just walk around, do your grocery shopping, like nothing happened" she said shocked at evil Queens aloofness.
"I remember what you did, we all do" she continued tears where streaming down her face.
"I don't even know you" Regina frowned, it stung slightly her eye still black from her last violent encounter with an angry ghost from her past. Everybody wanting to take a swing.
"of course, you don't, why would you, I'm just collateral damage right, you wanted revenge on the princess, and we all had to pay that price" she replied anger rising
Regina didn't answer she just stared into the woman's eyes. Eyes she had seen before, in the mirror that kind of anger there was no getting her to calm down no way to stop the pain that was eating away at her soul. It was too late for her.
A few people from inside heard the commotion and came out forming a crowd they seemed unsure of themselves the former principle and queen hadn't really been around town much, either avoiding the mob or plotting, most where assuming the ladder and wanted to keep their distance they had seen her power first hand and had been living a nightmare for the last fifteen years because of it.
Knowing the Queens power and her dismissal for human life especially when confronted David grabbed his phone, he had the sheriff on speed dial.
"Hey, you better get down to the supermarket, she's here I'm probably going to need some help" David said before hanging up.
David ran through the car park dodging some stranded trolleys but it was too late the unknown woman had already thrown the first punch and the crowd was visibly rattled waiting for the blowback hoping they wouldn't get caught in the crossfire of the Queens wrath. However, she just fell to the ground nose bloody not a fireball in sight.
Regina got herself up grabbing a glass bottle of the floor she smashed it leaving the sharp jagged edges ready to strike. This didn't phase her opponent however she lunged forward the bottle just scrapping her arm as she pushed Regina's defences away leaving her open for another punch to the face.
"Hey, stop, break it up" David yelled as broke through the crowd "Come on we are better than this, that's not justice" he said getting between them.
"Are we? What we going to do take her to court, bet she will get herself a real nice lawyer?" Someone from the crowd yelled out.
"No, that's what she made us think we are, so we wouldn't do what needs to be done" Another called out from behind while others cheered agreeing with the sentiment.
"I recall punishment involving a guillotine in my village, her black knights would swing by every now and then made sure we where always living in fear" A women spoke up. The crowd roared in agreement.
David breathed a sigh of relief though as Graham pulled up in the cruiser whirling his siren to announce his presence hopefully dispersing the crowd that was already somewhat thinning. You could almost feel the everyone rolling their eyes they had not trust in their sheriff after all the person who placed him in that position was Regina, how could they trust the law knowing that.
"That's enough, there will be no witch hunts in this town" Graham announced calmly.
"Then what do you suppose we do Sherriff, let her go" Another man yelled out.
"For now, she can come with me back to the cell, I've had it reinforced since the werewolf incident" Graham replied sheepishly.
"Why should we trust you" Dr Whale said from the crowd.
"Look I know we are all on edge and there are a lot of things we need to work out, but this isn't the place, I'm taking her to the station for your safety as well as hers" Graham told the crowd as her marched over to Regina cuffs in hand.
"Not even going to offer me first aid" Regina responded her nose dripping with blood, she was being a smartarse, but he could see behind the façade.
"First aid kits in the car" He responded cuffing her.
The crowd was thinning further only a few remained they knew there wasn't much chance in taking down the huntsman and the prince they walked away as he marched a wordless Regina to the back of the cruiser. Only one person was left standing there alone. The adrenaline coursing threw her veins had subsided and she looked exhausted now.
"Hey, you ok" David asked to no response.
"You've lost someone" David said moving closer; it wasn't a question but a statement.
"I can't find him, he's not here" she started to cry again.
"Come on sit down" David moved over to the bench gesturing her to sit take a breath.
"I'm sorry, didn't mean to start a riot I just saw her and I," she trailed off taking a deep breath she finished. "I just want to know where he is"
"She seems to know as much as us I'm afraid, the only way to sort this out is by working together" David replied "we will find our way back home every one of us"
"You got a plan then" she replied
"It's coming together" He said thoughtfully "what's your name?" David asked as he did not recognise her.
"Marion" She replied with a smile
David put his arm around her shoulder trying to hold her together in a way, they sat for a while quietly. He realised that this journey is going to be harder than he thought so many people still so far from their loved ones. It was time he took action be the man he once was a hero, his mind at work as he tried to think of a plausible quick solution, but the truth was it would just take time.
"Hey Emma" Mary Margret called out above the noise of bustling school hallway as students made their way to their lockers shoving there books away and heading out to lunch.
Emma turned to see Mary Margret walking towards her as she finished up at her locker the halls where almost empty. She was slow to get out of class lately most of her friends was well kind of distant lately, Red was mostly MIA and Elsa and Anna hadn't really made up yet, things where just awkward. Then there was Killian still so ashamed of himself for everything that happened it hurt him so much more then the others facing that darkness again he was spending a lot of time alone.
"Emma, did you hear me calling" Mary Margret asked concerned.
"Sorry, lost in thought" Emma responded.
"Seems like, you forgot your lunch this morning" she said handing her a brown paper bag.
"Thanks" Emma said as she took the bag from her hands.
"What's on your mind" Mary Margret asked
"The usual" Emma shrugged.
"Ok, can you expand on that" Mary Margret asked slightly frustrated.
Emma didn't answer just gave her that don't push it right now look, not even sure how to put how she was feeling and what was going on into words. So much had happened in just the past month she couldn't keep up. After finally getting some real answers about what happened the night of the fire, her only source disappeared and just left her with more questions. Then there was the incident with the truth enhancing tea. Not to mention they added stress of her recently revealed past with Regina. Emma couldn't help but feel it was all connected to her. It seemed everything she got involved turned to shit.
"Hey, if I knew all that was troubling you was a math test, I wouldn't push so hard, but that's not what's keeping you up at night" Mary Margret said as Emma had failed to illicit a response.
"Look I'm just trying to sort through everything, this isn't easy I just need time" Emma replied.
"I know" Mary Margret took a breath "I'm sorry it just feels like we have already lost so much time already, I don't have much more to give"
Mary Margret was right of course, and part of her knew deep down talking about it, just simply having more minds at work they could solve this faster and might just make her feel better still there was that voice in her head and it felt too big of a risk. Emma was still deep in the avoiding phase of this, she had mixed feelings one-minute Regina is handing her a poisoned dessert and the next diving in-between her and a soul sucking demon. I mean, come on pick a lane Emma thought.
"Ok when your ready I guess, see you after school" Mary Margret said walking off, feeling as usual regret for every way that she had failed as a parent.
Emma could feel her stomach in knots it was always like this though, for as long as she could remember she was sort of numb to it. Emma wasn't trying to punish her it was all so complicated pushing people away came so naturally at this point it really went against the grain to open up, especially with so many unanswered questions. Emma slammed her locker door shut and a small flyer flew out she'd had it there for a while in fact it was handed to her by the office lady with the rest of her papers on the first day at Storybrooke high.
"Hey, got you a hotdog" Killian said walking over to Emma after leaving the cafeteria, he recalled her mentioning this morning she had forgotten to bring lunch.
Emma didn't give much of a response her face was thoughtful as she looked down at the paper she was holding.
"Look they were out of onion rings surely this will suffice" Killian said again offended by the lack of response.
"Yeah of course, thanks Killian" Emma finally responded catching the hotdog as it slide out off his hook, how he managed to balance it all the way from the cafeteria without a drop of mustard out off place was another unsolved mystery in her life. At least this one made her smile or more to the point he did. Emma thought as they made their way outside.
"I see you already have lunch supplied" Killian said eyeing the brown bag in Emma's hand.
"Huh, oh yeah Mary Margret brought it in for me" Emma replied "Hotdogs better then tuna salad anyway" she smiled up at him as they made there way to the courtyard.
"I'll take that sandwich action" Mulan pipped up as they joined their friends.
"All yours" Emma handed over her lunch to Mulan who all to excitedly dug in.
"Between school, the research, hunting the night for that creature with nothing but my badarse sword, oh and volleyball practice not much time for a nice hearty meal" Mulan responded as she eyed the sandwich with hungry eyes.
"I've noticed" Elsa mumbled
"What" Mulan said, mouthful of bread.
"Nothing" Elsa replied rolling her eyes.
"Alright, hate to eat and run but I actually do have volleyball practice" Mulan said making her way over to the gym.
"See you later, I guess" Elsa grumbled
Killian spotted a free table and chairs and preceded to lay across the bench he was feeling exhausted himself finding it harder and harder to get to sleep at night, letting out a sigh he rested his head on the bench looking up at the clear white sky the afternoon sun was just breaking through the clouds of snow.
"Has she really been going out in the night trying to fight this thing" Emma said to Elsa alarmed referring to Mulan's comment about tracking the Noctis.
"She sneaks out of her bedroom almost every night" Elsa looked over at Emma eyebrows raised "Meets up with Red, I suppose they think between the two of them they can defend themselves"
"What, how against a shadow, a demon" Emma was surprised Red had been distant, but she had no idea she was keeping these kinds of secrets not to mention Mulan's involvement.
"I only just found out myself" Elsa replied in a defeated tone.
"Alright what's going on" Emma asked Elsa referring to her obvious disdain for Mulan's behaviour.
"It's going to sound selfish" Elsa replied
"Elsa please" Emma chuckled "coming from you I doubt it"
"We don't spend any time together anymore" Elsa said frustrated.
"Who" Emma frowned she could feel her annoyance been directed towards not just Mulan but Emma.
"Me and Mulan, Anna and I are still working things out and you, I miss you" Elsa replied.
"We spent half the night in the library just yesterday" Emma responded confused and a little surprised.
"No, I mean, actual time together talking and laughing, not just hopelessly reading through those storybooks in silence desperatley trying to find a clue on how to fight this monster, until where all too tired to focus, then that's done those two take off into the night, rinse repeat. I thought things where going to be better now that I wouldn't feel so alone" Elsa replied exasperated.
Emma sat thoughtfully for a moment she was right they had all been pushing themselves more than Emma realised. What where they are thinking going after that thing, they had all agreed that they wouldn't do anything until they found some way to stop the creature, at least she assumed that was the case.
"You're not alone" Emma said as they sat across from Killian putting her arm around her shoulder "You've got me and a sleepy pirate at least"
"Hmph what" Killian said
"I was just reminding Elsa that we are all hear for her" Emma said smirking over at him
"Yes love" He agreed as he used all the energy he had to raise his hook up in the air in comradery.
"I know, sorry like I said selfish we've all got so much going on, serious intense kind of stuff" Elsa replied.
"You know what we need" Emma said as an idea struck like a light bulb blinking on above her head "A night off"
She grabbed the flyer from her pocket laid it out on the table. A little faded and outdated like most of the stuff in this town but still clear in its message it read night under the stars dance.
"Emma this is dated from a month ago" Elsa replied confused.
"I know but we never did have this dance everyone must have been perpetually planning this thing for the last fifteen years, think it's about time we actually went to the dance" Emma said excited.
"Yeah, actually could be fun, but how can we organise it" Elsa thought, as strung out as they all where it didn't seem possible.
"That's the best part everything is already done decorations are waiting in the storage lockers and everyone's dresses are sized up sitting in their garment bags just waiting to be warn" She could still see the scientism on Elsa face "come on all we have to do is get the word out hang a few lights"
"And add some rum to punch, we'll have ourselves a great evening" Killian chimed in sitting up now his exhaustion subsided since hearing Emma's idea. Besides he had a bone to pick with a certain werewolf and a warrior about their nightly escapades, He stood up planning to go over to the gym.
"Hey what happened to your mid-afternoon nap" Emma said confused.
"I have to stop them" Killian replied he knew this wasn't something you went after half cocked.
"Don't bother, I tried they won't listen, Red is still so angry about everything and Mulan, Well I don't know, she's so different since the curse broke" Elsa sighed "like a different person"
"I won't let that thing take anyone else I care about" Killian answered marching off.
A school dance couldn't fix what she had done, sure she was reunited with her family, but it seems everyone else was just dealing with the fallout of there lives drastically and abruptly changing. A lot of their memories weren't exactly good, Emma was starting to feel this was the real curse living with the knowledge of the past and having magic back in their lives.
"Emma you've seen this thing firsthand and survived, twice" Elsa asked they hadn't really talked about her recent encounter.
"Yeah, I guess first time was a complete fluke and I have no idea what happened the second time" Emma answered whatever power she had was short lived and unreliable.
"What do you mean" Elsa said frowning
"It just took off; I didn't even do anything" Emma answered shrugging.
"Well tell me exactly what happened maybe that could be a clue to its weakness" Elsa said eager.
"It was weird" Emma breathed in deep she hadn't really told anyone about this not sure how they would react.
"These women, one of them lost it grabbed a gun" Emma explained.
"To shoot Regina?" Elsa asked
"I thought she was going to, but she aimed the gun at me" Emma answered glumly.
"Emma" Elsa gasped
"That's when it showed up, and they were gone" Emma responded
"I don't understand, why would they try to hurt you?" Elsa was getting angry, not that she could feel it, but the temperature was rapidly declining around them.
"They thought killing me would hurt Regina" Emma answered still kind of confused herself.
"They must have you confused with someone else, that women has been swearing revenge on your whole family since before you where born, not to mention the whole attempted poising incident" Elsa responded.
"Got about two more shocking revelations to go" Emma took a deep breath she hadn't told anyone this yet.
"After that thing took them, came for me next, meanwhile Regina got free from her ropes" Emma paused remembering how terrified she was "I thought she would run or fight, but she jumped between us" Emma Continued.
"Between you and the creature" Elsa was surprised she may have grown up in a kingdom far away from Regina's but with all the stories she heard it seemed impossible for her to behave this way. "She tried to sacrifice herself, for you?"
"It seemed like it but that is when it disappeared, then she just took off didn't really get a chance to talk about it my jaw was swelling up and no one has really seen her since" Emma finished.
"Just when you think you know a person is well, pure evil" Elsa responded confused.
"I haven't even told you the weirdest part back when I was in foster care, Regina tried to adopt me, I mean what are chances" Emma let out a deep breath she had been holding that one in for a while.
"You know as well as I there are no coincidences in the tales of princess, magic and curses" Elsa replied thoughtful.
"True, so it's fate" Emma laughed it wasn't really funny but in times like this at a certain point it was all too much.
"Maybe there's more to the evil queen the first thought, what are you going to do? have you told your parents" Elsa was asking questions quicker then Emma could respond.
Emma shook her head "It will just freak them out and the feel guilty enough as it is" Emma replied.
"I suppose" Elsa replied who was she to judge about keeping the truth from the people who care for you.
"Besides there is so much more important stuff going on for all we know she left town" Emma responded not as hopeful as intended.
"Doubtful" Elsa frowned surprised at Emma's instance on ignoring this.
"It won't give us any answers about stopping this creature, maybe I should just focus on that, the dance was stupid idea" Emma went to crumple up the flyer.
"No, it's a great idea" Elsa said grabbing out her notebook from her bag" come on let's start planning we need to set a date and send the word out"
"Ok" Emma replied smiling at her best friend as they spent the rest of their lunch planning for Storybrooke's highs very first formal dance.
A week of Organising as well as juggling their other responsibilities and the night was almost upon them, most of the students seemed interested some more than others, Emma still wasn't sure how the night would go but she was going to do this for her friends.
"Hey there is one more box back her it's amazing how thought out this whole curse is, I was half expecting to get to the back of this closet only to find the rest of the room was just an optical illusion and when you finally try and dig through this stuff only to find nothing" Emma said her thoughts out loud but she was more talking to herself Killian was barley in earshot.
"Seriously how weird is it that this whole place just came from like a spell" she said making her way down the end of the storage locker.
"Um Emma I," Killian started to say quietly but Emma could barley hear him from the back of the storage room.
"I mean look "Emma said pointing at the boxes and boxes full of lights and other assorted decorations. "There are like busted old tables and all these small details like there's graffiti and gum under them" Emma trailed of disgusted as her hand touch a piece someone had stuck under the table she was caring out.
Killian chuckled as he grabbed the other side of the of the fold out table helping Emma carry it out to the gym. Almost done with the setup and it had already transformed dramatically. The bleachers out of the way making room for the stage set up with fairy lights flowing from down from the ceiling if it wasn't for the smell of feet and basket ball ring still hanging over the court you'd think they where setting up a real ball.
"You would know more about this then anyone, have you ever been walking around town only to find out that part of the forest hasn't been rendered yet" Emma asked smiling.
"Your full of curiosity today" Killian said awkwardly.
"Sorry, I know you don't like to talk about it" Emma replied.
"It's ok" Killian smiled
"Is it" Emma said as they placed the table down pulling out the legs she had foot in mouth disease more then usual these days she felt like this whole thing was such a silly idea, what was she thinking her friends didn't need this, they needed her to be there saviour not there party planner. With Emma being lost in thought Killian saw his opportunity as they stood in-between the streamers that where already falling of the ceiling they had been loosely tapped to. He cut down the red streamer right in Emma's face with his hook so he could look into her eyes.
"If you would pause for a moment, I have a question" Killian said reaching for her hand.
"Ask away" Emma responded as she meet his hand with hers.
"Will you Emma swan, accompany me to tomorrow night's festivities" Killian said holding out a fake flower he had gotten from one the boxes of decorations.
Emma didn't expect this most guys didn't bother to ask a girl formally especially when they had already shared a true love's kiss it seemed obvious that they would be going together. But Killian new her well, new what it felt like to need a constant reminder that someone wanted you. Surprised that he was such a gentleman she took the flower smiling leaning back on the table.
"Yes, Killian I will go with you" she responded her mind racing she hadn't thought about the dance like this, like a date. Too focused on making a perfect night for the rest of the gang who all had their dates and outfits ready. Emma suddenly realised one terrifying truth she had nothing to wear.
Unfortunately as that thought popped into her head, the table slipped as they hadn't quite assembled it correctly putting her weight on it caused the leg to slip and fold up once more Emma started to fall back and Killian still holding her hand and they both feel with a crash echoing through the gym.
"You guys still alive" Elsa called out from across the room only slightly concerned.
"Where Great" Killian groaned, but he looked over at Emma and smiled.
As the lay there looking into each other's eyes, they shared a kiss, just a quick peck before standing up offering him a hand as she got to her feet.
"I have to go" Emma said
"What" Killian frowned
"You guys should be good to finish up her, I just remembered something, kind of urgent" Emma said starting to walk away.
"Oh, everything alright, can I help?" Killian asked confused.
"Not with this, I want it to be a surprise" she said smiling "just tell the guys that they need to remember the tablecloths, they're are outside and don't eat all of the snacks and"
"We've got it Swan" Killian said cutting her off he had made a list earlier of the things still needing to be done.
"Ok, thanks" Emma replied almost out of breath.
Killian watched as Emma took off, she looked stressed but not the usual kind of impending doom stress this was an excited feeling of wanting to have the perfect night with the guy she loved.
"Oh, I'm such an idiot" Emma said rifling through to the bottom of the large chest at the end of her bed. Her head buried in many tops and jackets she had, no dresses though. It was a bit to late to find one now.
Emma threw one of the tops right over the railing and it landed on Mary Margret's head. She grabbed it wondering why it was raining clothes, it only took a moment for her the realise source was her teenage daughter. Mary Margret made her way up to her room curious as to why Emma was throwing things across the apartment.
"Hey kid, having trouble remember where the closet is" she joked holding up the shirt that had been thrown at her.
One look at Emma's distressed expression and the smile disappeared from her face and she made her way over to sit beside Emma at the foot her bed next to her now empty chest of clothes.
"What's on your mind" She said brushing the hair out of Emma's face.
"I got so caught up in planning this thing, I somehow forgot about the actual going and now I don't have a dress" Emma said hopeless.
"I was wondering when you'd ask about that, I was going to wait until your father got home but I can show you now" Mary Margret said smiling.
Mary Margret rushed back downstairs quickly grabbing a garment bag from her closet she came back up to Emma who had gotten to her feet, looking confused.
"Figured you'd need this" Mary Margret smiled handing the bag to Emma.
Emma looked over at her completely surprised by this still finding it hard to remember she has people now, to help with these sorts of things and not to mention everything else that was bothering her lately. Again, the guilt struck but this wasn't time for a serious discussion it was time to enjoy this whole having parents' thing. This would be the first dance Emma ever even thought of going too, never having stayed in a place long enough before or have a mother to pick her out a dress.
"Thank you" Emma said trying not to let the tears welling up break through, she walked over to her mother and took the dress.
"Don't thank me just yet you haven't seen it" Mary Margret replied gleefully, finally she had done something right she thought.
Emma laughed unzipping the bag to look at the dress, it was beautiful just her style. Pale peachy colour, height just above the knee and tight around waist with a lacey pattern throughout. Emma smiled confirming to Mary Margret she loved the dress.
"Should I try it on?" Emma asked.
"You'd better, I can make adjustments if needed" Mary Margret smiled as Emma made her way into the bathroom to get changed.
A few minutes later Emma emerged rather awkwardly the dress fit perfect and now she felt silly for getting so worked up about and not just asking in the first place.
What do you think" Mary Margert asked as David made his way up to Emma's room he looked generally surprised almost tearing up as he looked over at his daughter.
"Beautiful" he finally responded smiling
"It's not too much" Emma said looking down Killian had never seen her actually dressed up nice what would he think.
"No, it's fitting for a princess" David replied
"Besides no one will ever be as overdressed as that Beldovian girl" Mary Margret replied remembering something laughing.
"Oh yeah and the dog" David replied laughing and there in joke.
Emma chuckled she had no idea what they were talking about, but their laughter was infectious she couldn't help herself. Besides it wasn't hard to picture she had seen enough pictures in the storybooks full of poufy dresses and extremely long dramatic trains not to mention the cleavage.
"Alright then, now we just need to settle one last thing, are you for or against pineapple?" David asked looking at Emma
"In general, or" Emma responded confused
"On pizza" David answered with a smile
"Gross" Emma grimaced at the thought
"Agreed" Mary Margret chimed in
"Ok no pineapple, I'll order the food while you get the movie on" David replied.
"Movie?" Emma asked
"Well one of the many great things about living in the town that time forgot" he gleefully said as he held up a few DVD's "Video store is still in business"
"Nice, what are we watching" Emma asked
"Well got copy of Superman one and two and if where still awake, The wizard of oz" David answered.
"oh, I love that movie" Emma replied
"Me too" Mary Margret agreed.
David made his way back down the step ladder to call for the pizza and Emma and Mary Margret followed.
"Maybe you should get changed first, oh and clean this up please" Mary Margret said pointed towards the clothes littered across Emma's room.
"Right" Emma responded as Mary Margret made her way down the steps.
"Ughhh" Emma gowned as she fell back arms spread out on her bed or more specifically the mountain of clothes. Emma couldn't wipe the smile of her face, only now had she seen the potential the night could bring. Not just for a way to blow off steam but for her and Killian to have a proper date night. She fancied herself not to be a romantic, but she couldn't help but feel a flutter as she pictured them on the dancefloor together him in a tux, imagine that boy in a tux she exclaimed imagining it.
It only took her ten minutes to actually pick up her things and get into something more comfortable after she stopped daydreaming and shoved all the clothes back into her chest, she rushed downstairs as the movie started and the pizza had arrived.
The apartment had all so kindly been designed for one there was only a small lounge space with a two-seater couch for the three of them to squish up together as the feasted on their meal and watch their flick, but it was perfect.
"Oh, hand me another slice please" Emma asked as David was closest to the pizza box only by an inch but still rules are rules and closet to the food must pass it along.
"Sure thing" David replied leaning over to grabbing a slice and handing it to Emma.
To much food and the all the physical exertion of turning a gym into a function room caused Emma to become exhausted barley making it through the second film. It wasn't until David gently nudged her awake, she realised she was using Mary Margret's shoulder as a pillow.
"Hey kid, time for bed big dance tomorrow remember" David said he looked just as tired.
"Right" Emma yawned, she made her way up the step ladder to her bed finally feeling a sense of comfort in her home, something she started to believe she would never find. She might actually sleep through the night for the first time in a long while.
Next chapter: An event 3 years in that making Storybrooke high school dance featuring CS date.