Ball
Two days. Emma and Killian had two days of peace and relaxation before the ball. The ball Snow White planned on introducing her as the Light Queen and Savior of the Dark Curse, along with the fact that Emma was Snow and David's daughter.
Emma Jones was Snow and David's daughter, which meant that they were also Henry and Amelia's grandparents. Emma hasn't had time to think about telling them, but she figures it should happen before the ball. Emma knows it needs to happen, Emma also wants to tell them about the baby, along with wanting Ingrid to meet the twins and Killian she just doesn't know which one should happen first.
"Killian. I need your help with a decision." Emma said sitting down in a seat across from him.
"What is wrong, my love?" Killian looked up from his book.
"I want you and the kids to meet Ingrid, and I want to tell the kids that I am Snow White and Prince Charming's daughter, and I think we should tell them about the baby... I just don't know which on to do first. Which one should happen first?" Killian reached out and grabbed Emma's hand and squeezed it.
"We can tell the kids about their sibling on the way; then about your parents, then they can meet Ingrid since I am sure they will have questions for her since she is here." Emma nodded to his solution. Killian helped Emma out of her seat walking out of the room to find the twins.
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Killian and Emma found the twins in their study. They told the instructor to take a break while Emma and Killian spoke with them. Emma wanted to be blunt, but they are six-year-olds. Emma squeezed Killian's hand before he started talking.
"We have something exciting to tell you both," Killian said.
"What is it, Papa?" Henry and Amelia asked at the same time.
"You both are going to be older siblings. Your father and I are having another child. You will either have a younger sister or brother." Emma said, but she couldn't help smiling at the look of joy that spread across the twins faces.
"That is amazing. When will we meet them?" Henry asked.
"You both were born in the winter, but they won't be born till the summer," Emma answered, and the twins jumped up hugging their parents. "We want your help with the baby's name." They both smiled and nodded.
"Now, my little pirates we have something else to tell you," Killian said.
"What is it?" It was Amelia's turn to ask.
"You both remember Snow White and Prince Charming, right?" Emma asked; to which the twins both nodded. "You also heard about the curse the Evil Queen cast?" The both nodded once again. "The curse broke a week ago. That is why you both were able to meet them. The Evil Queen sent everyone back but stayed in the new realm. Anyway, we asked why the curse broke out of nowhere, and they told us it was because of their daughter the Savior." Their eyes widened in surprise.
"Snow White and Prince Charming have a daughter?" Henry asked skeptically.
"Where is she? Why didn't we get to meet her? Do you know her name?"Amelia asked.
"The curse froze everyone for twenty-eight years, so their daughter now is slightly older than them. And Amelia you have met her, in fact, you and Henry are related to her." Emma said trying to let the six-year-old connect the dots.
"How are we related to their daughter?" Henry asked.
"You two are related to the daughter because she is your mother." Killian offered.
"I learned a few nights ago that my parents are Snow White and Prince Charming. So that means they are your grandparents. You will be able to see them in two days at the ball Snow is hosting." Emma said, and the twins hugged her. There wasn't much they could say. So Emma changed the subject. "I have a friend in the castle. Her name is Ingrid, I used to know her when I was younger and I know she would love to meet you both." That peaked their interest so much so that she was practically pulled out of the room in the search for Ingrid.
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Ingrid was sitting outside in the courtyard watching the swans when Emma and her family walked up to her. Ingrid smiled at Emma. A lot happened in the last few weeks for Emma; she learned she was pregnant again, she had her twenty-eighth birthday, the curse was broken, she met her parents, discovered she was the savior, met the Apprentice, she went to Wonderland, she reasoned with Cora, and she found Ingrid once again. The last few weeks were eventful, to say the least, and Emma had a feeling they weren't going to slow down anytime soon. For now, Emma can focus on her family meeting the woman who wanted to adopt her.
"Ingrid. I would like you to meet my husband Killian Jones and our twins, Henry and Amelia."
"It is lovely to meet all of you. I am happy for you Emma. I also wanted to thank you for bringing me back here." Emma didn't say anything as she hugged her former foster mother.
They stayed by the lake for a few hours; the twins asked many questions about Emma and what it was like in the other realm. Emma was happy. Here life as chaotic as it was was perfect. They had one more day before the ball and then she would have a little time to relax, but for now, she was going to spend time with her husband and children.
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The ball. Emma got ready a few hours earlier so she could personally help Amelia get ready. At times it was still weird for Emma to take so long to get ready for a task that required a dress and make-up, but here she was at least three hours later making the final touches to both Amelia and herself. Then there was a knock at the door.
"Miss Emma. A carriage was sent for you and Mr. Jones. To take you to the ball." Johanna's voice rang through the door, to which Emma smiled.
"Thank you, Johanna. We will be out in a moment." Emma turned to her little girl and kissed her forehead. "Are you ready for your first real ball?" Amelia simply nodded. The two left the room to find Killian, Henry, and Ingrid inside the white carriage and a second one behind filled with the rest of the Council. Emma smiled and helped Amelia into the carriage. Emma took a deep breath and got in herself.
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Emma walked into the ballroom; her arm in the crook of Killian's elbow while Henry and Amelia walked in front of them. Emma was going to be introduced, but she didn't know what she was supposed to do; the letter Snow sent didn't say if she was supposed to find them before. Emma decided to stay with her family.
The ball was more or less in full swing; everyone was there. It took no time at all for Emma to find Elsa; which gave her the perfect opportunity to talk to Elsa about Ingrid.
"Emma. It is so good to see you. Where are the twins?" Elsa asked hugging Emma.
"They are with Killian... I want to talk to you about something."
"What is it? Are you okay?" Elsa asked concerned.
"Did you mother ever talk about having sisters?" Emma hoped Elsa knew something about it otherwise saying that Ingrid is her aunt would be difficult.
"Yes. She had two sisters. One died, and the other disappeared. Why is that important?"
"I knew a woman named Ingrid before I came here. I recently learned she was from the Enchanted Forest and I was able to bring her back here. Once she was at Cygnus, I talked to her, and she said she was originally from Arendelle. She told me she had two sisters. I believe she is your aunt. She also has ice magic." Emma wasn't sure what Elsa knew of her aunts, so she was cautious.
"You have met Ingrid! Our mother took the memories of her sisters away from the people of Arendelle, but once they died one of her wishes was for them to be returned. Is she here with you? I would like to meet her." Emma nodded. The two women went to find both Anna and Ingrid. Emma did the introductions before excusing herself.
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As Emma made her way over to her family, trumpets sounded and gained everyone's attention. Two doors were open, and Snow and David walked out.
"Presenting Snow White and Prince Charming!" The announcer said causing Snow to smile. Then Emma truly looked at the woman; she really was the fairest of them all.
"Thank you all for joining us tonight," David said. "We have a few announcements."
"Yes. First off we have learned that some people were able to escape Regina's curse. Those people created a Safe Haven. Almost eleven years ago a young woman landed in the Enchanted Forest. The woman saved the Safe Haven from Cora; neutralizing her magic in the process." At that everyone cheered. "Soon that woman was asked to become Queen of a new kingdom."
"The Cygnus Kingdom helped Snow and me when we returned. The ruler of the kingdom is known as the Light Queen. We wanted to personally to thank them for their hospitality and their help in reconstructing our castle." More cheers filled the ballroom.
"Our other announcement is that we found our daughter! Our baby girl was born when the curse was cast. We were told she would be the one to save us from Regina's curse on her twenty-eighth birthday." Snow started. Emma knew she would be called upon soon.
"We weren't able to find her in Storybrooke because she wasn't there she was living in the Enchanted Forest," David said, and a few gasped.
"So it is our pleasure to introduce to you both our daughter and the Light Queen." Snow said. Emma figured that as her cue she kissed Killian and the twins and walked towards Snow and David. The ballroom cheered.
"Thank you. Um... I am the Light Queen of Cygnus. It is a small kingdom that is between this kingdom and that of King Midas. I saved the Safe Haven from Cora. She has been powerless for the better part of a decade." More cheers filled the room. "Four days ago, my husband Killian and I went to Wonderland to retrieve Cora's heart and returned it to her. I then gave her the option to stay in our dungeon or start a new life in the Land Without Magic. After a while she agreed; she wants to make amends with her daughter, Regina." Emma paused. "By sending Cora to a new realm, I got rid of the last current known evil along with giving her a happy ending." Everyone cheered and Snow and David were shocked.
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Emma stood in her spot for a long time. Many people came to greet her. King Midas, his daughter Abigail and her husband Fredrick were the first to introduce themselves. Then Cinderella and Thomas. A woman named Red and her grandmother came to speak to Emma. A woman named Belle and her father Sir Maurice came over. Then the seven dwarfs came over to wish her well. It was a few hours before she was reunited with her family.
"Mommy!" Amelia said running over to her. Emma held her close and smiled at her husband because he was the only one who could tell she was uncomfortable.
"You did great, love," Killian said kissing her.
"I guess, but I just spoke with most of the people in this room. I still haven't had a chance to talk to Snow or David. I... I don't know how to do this. It was reasonably straightforward ruling over one group of people when there were no other kingdoms I have to worry about, but now there are all these other people who are going to want to discuss trade relations and all that other stuff."
"Emma. Calm down. You won't have to do it alone; you have the rest of the Council and me. Plus I am sure your parents will help you if you ask." Emma nodded. Other than feeling overwhelmed, she was having fun with her family at a ball that Aurora didn't host at the castle.
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Snow and David eventually made their way over to Emma. She figured they wanted to give her space; which she appreciated, but Emma also didn't want them to be afraid to approach her either.
"Emma. You look beautiful tonight." Snow said pulling Emma into a hug.
"Thank you." It was all Emma could say. This woman was her mother, but the age thing messed with her head.
The pair asked more about Cora and the quest Emma went on to help both the Enchanted Forest and the woman in question. She told them about what the Apprentice said, the trip to Wonderland and her conversation with Cora herself. The ball lasted well into the night, but Killian and Emma had to get the twins to bed. Snow and David offered them a room in the castle which Emma greatly appreciated.
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The next morning Emma walked around the place; her feet took her to the nursery. She looked at the crib, the mobile, and even the wardrobe. It was all meant for her; she was supposed to have parents, and they were supposed to have a child- a daughter they could raise, but they didn't get that chance because of Regina's curse. Emma couldn't be mad; her life did suck up until she was seventeen, but she wouldn't change a thing, she loved her growing family with every fiber of her being.
Apparently, Emma wasn't the only one who decided to go to the nursery that morning. Footsteps were coming from the hallway and then Emma saw Snow appear in the room.
"Emma?" Snow's eyes widened. "What are you doing in here?"
"I honestly don't know. I went for a walk and found myself here... I guess thinking about what could have been, but then I am overall happy with my life... I am so sorry." Emma said turning to look at her mother.
"Sweetie, what is that you feel sorry for?"
"It's hard to see you and David as my parents since... well were the same age. Then I realize that you both waited twenty-eight years to meet me. I... I want to be your daughter no matter how weird it seems. I have wanted a mother for so long... and now I have you...Mom." Emma said through tears by the end of Emma's speech she was in her mother's arms.
"You will always be my daughter. I won't lie, it is quite weird, but we can get through it."
"I know... Um... You and David both deserve to raise a child. I just wanted to let you know that I wouldn't be opposed to a sibling in the future." Emma said, and Snow let out a laugh.
"They would be best friends with your newest addition." Snow said.
"That they would be. I... I love you, Mom. I know I could try and hide or run from my feelings, but it is easier to be upfront with you." Snow pulled Emma back into a hug.
"Be up front about what?" David said walking into the nursery.
"I... I was telling mom that I love her." David looked at his wife in awe as Emma pulled out of the hug and walked over to David. "I love you too, dad." That made tears fall from his eyes as he hugged his daughter.
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The three of them soon left the old nursery and walked together to the dining hall to where Killian and the twins already were. Emma sat down next to Killian, and he kissed her forehead. The six of them waited a few minutes for their food. Then Emma made a toast.
"To Family. I lived for seventeen years without knowing the meaning of the word, but if those seventeen years were the price to be happy with my husband, children and, now my parents then it was well worth it... To Family." They all joined into the toast. Emma's life couldn't be defined as simple. No, it was complicated.
Emma grew up alone until she found herself in a realm where magic and fantasy was real. She helped people; she became a queen, a wife, a mother and, even a daughter of Snow and David (one day soon she hoped she would become a sister, but that would be left up to chance). Emma was happy, and she had a family both in her blood family but also in the group of misfits that helped her.
Emma Swan, now, Emma Jones was helped by a prince, a princess, a warrior, a thief, a pirate and a disgraced knight of the roundtable, because of their help Emma became the Guardian Angel of the Safe Haven, the Light Queen of the Cygnus Kingdom, and learned she is the Savior of the Dark Curse. Emma is no longer alone she has a family that loves her no matter how big or complicated.
"I love you, Emma. I will always love you." Killian said later that day while watching their kids play.
"And I will always love you, Killian. For all eternity." With that, they kissed. Emma never believed in a happy ending because she wouldn't get one... Emma Jones was getting a happy beginning.