A Normal Life

"Wait so all the stories are true?" Emma asked as she closed the book. She had barely begun reading and already had questions. They were on their way to the mall to buy some clothes. They decided it was time Emma knew where she was from. Snow and David told her to just read and stop to ask questions when needed. They had a lot plan today. They were going to apply for jobs, shop, and go out for lunch. For the next eighteen years, they would have what should be a normal a life. There was nothing they could do for their people until Emma made twenty-eight.

"Yes, Emma. Everything in there happened. Look at the pictures of your mother and I. They look just like us right?" David asked as he pulled into a parking lot. Emma turned the next page to her parent's first meeting and sure enough, they looked just like them. She giggled in delight. She continues reading the stories as they got out the car.

"Now remember Emma you can't tell anyone this. They won't understand. " Snow said as she held the little girl's hand. Emma nodded as she closed the book and held it tight to her chest. She would learn everything about where she was from, the place she would have grown up in. The three of them walked into the mall. They stopped dead in their path as they took in the scene. This was so different for them. There were people everywhere. Most were rushing in and out of stores. Snow never saw anything like it. In Storybrooke there was only a small store. David had been in a coma. Emma hadn't been in a mall before since her adoptive father tried to keep her hidden. Now she understood why. Snow looked around and pointed to a children store.

"Let's go there firsts. Emma is the most important. "Snow said kissing the top of her daughter's head. Snow couldn't get over the fact that this was her daughter. She couldn't believe she was taking her daughter shopping at such a young age. She thought it wouldn't happen until her daughter wouldn't need her. Charming smiled at her. He knew exactly what she was thinking. The two of them were still in shock. Emma started to pull them along as they got closer. She was so excited. This was the first time someone would spoil her.

"Emma whatever you want you will get. " Charming said with a smile as picked her up. Snow entwined her hand with his. She looked around the mall right before they entered the children store and noticed on the right side of the door was a picture of herself and David. However, it wasn't exactly them. It was the fake Snow White and Prince. They were from the movie that this world had created. Funny thing was this Snow white hair was short like hers was now. She wasn't sure why her long hair had been cut during the curse but she hated it. David noticed that she was staring at the picture.

"It is just weird how people in this world know about us but not in the same way. It's crazy seeing us on a poster for children. I just never imaged this. " Snow said to her husband. He kissed her cheek and nodded. Emma was also starring at the poster. She frowned. She had watched this movie a lot and never would have thought that the two people in there were her parents. Though in reality not even those two were her real parents. Her mother was a lot stronger than the one in the movie. And her father... has a name!

"Dad, you have a name though. In this movie, they always call you Prince. They never say your name. It's weird I grew up watching this movie... Actually, my favorite princess was always Snow White... Mom.. " she said as she beamed at her mother. Snow's heart flew to the skies when she said that. It made her feel closer to her daughter. Snow kissed her cheek. David kissed the other.

"At least somewhere deep down you always had hope. You might not have known but it was in your blood. You knew of your mother and I. That's what matters. " David said before walking inside the store. There was more posters of the two of them but also posters of all their friends. Snow felt her heartbreak as she realizes they wouldn't have their happy ending for a while. Snow felt selfish. Was it wrong of them to get their happy ending? Or maybe just meant to be. Even if they didn't come for their daughter their friends still would be lost. They couldn't be woken. It sucks because there were other parents without their children. However, their children wouldn't age and when the curse breaks they can pick up where they left off. Snow and David wouldn't have that chance. Emma would have been grown.

"I think this is more a toy store. There is a lot of Disney stuff here which is why you see all your friends. Most of their stories are Disney. " Emma said. She was right there was a lot of toys. Mostly dolls of their friends. Even a Snow White doll. Emma could tell it made things harder for her parents. She wiggled out of her father's arms and pulled them out the place and away from all the hurtful, painful reminders. As soon as they were out they seem to come back to this world instead of leaving in the past.

"We should ask someone where we can buy you some clothes. And maybe some toys that aren't as hurtful. Sorry baby girl if you were disappointed. " Snow said as she walked hand and hand with David and Emma. Emma pointed to a map. She has never been in a mall but Susan had pictures of her time in the mall. It always showed one of these maps. Emma ran up to the map and pointed to the box that said JCPenny. Emma knew about that store. They knew it had clothes for all of them.

"My adoptive mother talked about this store before. It has a lot of clothes for all of us. And stuff for the loft. It's perfect let's go there. " Emma said tugging on her parent's hands. Snow laughed and scooped the little girl up. She would never get tired of this. This was one of her joys. David walked beside them smiling at the scene before him. Mother and daughter happily together. It melted his heart. They reached the store Emma told them about. Sure enough, they find a section for all of them. David let Snow take her daughter to the girl's section while he searched for himself. He knew this was a moment Snow had been waiting for.

"Since it seems to get cold here and it is falling now we should buy winner close. My time as a teacher taught me that much. You will also need warm clothes for those days i5 was warmer. Then some pjs. " Snow said as her husband left. She set Emma down letting her look at the clothes before them. Together they managed to find at least ten outfits. All of them were for the winter. Emma wasn't the dressy type which Snow knew she would be just like David. She looked just like him. So Emma picked out mostly jeans and jogging pants. Snow managed to talk her into one dress that was perfect for winter. It had long sleeves and made out of heavy materials. It was a perfect shade of gray as Emma hated pink.

" Mom this is a lot of clothes. I don't need all of this... " Emma said as they put the clothes in the basket. Emma wasn't used to all these clothes.

The swan's never brought her all of this. They claim they never had money. Snow kissed her head. She wouldn't let her go without.

"Emma you deserve more than this. You shall have the world, my little princess. We still need to get some. PJs and last you will need a uniform. I looked into Boston's uniform rules and it looks like you will need uniforms instead of just normal clothes. "Snow said pushing the basket along. Emma walked alongside the basket and frowned when her mother said uniform. She hated school and hated uniforms. But deep down she was excited as whatever school she went to her mother would be there.

"The swan's never brought me nice clothes... They didn't have enough money. I don't wanna use up all the money. " Emma explained as her mother picked out a few pjs. She even let Emma have one jp outfit that had pictures of her and David on them, well the fake pictures of them. Once she finished that she turned to Emma.

"Honey we are not them. I hope soon you will realize that. We want you to have more than us. You are just a kid. Let us worry about the money, okay?" Snow said softly. Emma nodded and even began to pick out a few things she wanted.

The two of them finished up and met up with David in a store where there were toys. Emma jumped up and down as she seen all the toys. Charming chuckled and let her hand go. They knew it was a risk but they wanted to try and let Emma have a normal life. They watched together as Emma bent down to toys and began to play with them. Snow turned to her husband.

"We made one incredibly daughter. " Snow said in awe. David smiled down at her. He stared deeply into her hazel eyes. He tugged at one of her raven black short strands of hair. Then he gently planted a kiss on her. She melted under his touch and for a moment it felt like they were the only two in the world.

Ingrid had been following the couple since they left the loft. She had her plan to kidnap the girl when the couple wasn't looking. However, they didn't seem to ever leave her alone. The Ice Queen was beginning to become impatient. She was about to just attack them when she noticed the girl was finally alone. The fools had got lost in their own worlds. They thought no-one knew about them. Ingrid wanted to laugh. But she had to act quick. She walked up to Emma with a smile. Ingrid had changed into black pants and a purple button-down shirt before she left her place today. She didn't want to scare her with her long icy dress. Emma looked up when she came closer. She was holding a doll. Ingrid sucked in a sharp breath as she realizes who the doll was. Ironically enough it was her niece Elsa.

"I know her personally. "Ingrid sweetly to Emma. The little one looked up a bit shock. She thought no one else knew about how every single one of these dolls was real women. Then she figures that the lady was pretending like every other adult did. She knew adults love to play with her. She was innocent. But that didn't shake the fact that these women seem a little off. Emma decided though she wasn't gonna play that game with her.

"I know she isn't real. I was just about to go back to my mommy and daddy. " Emma said as she stood up placing Elsa back. Ingrid couldn't have the girl leave. She needed her. She wanted her. She would complete their family. She came closer to little Emma and blocked her way. Emma looked at the women. Now she was a bit scared. But she had to be brave like her mother. She would not cry.

"You know I am right. You know she is real. I can prove it. Come with me. "Ingrid said as she reached for the girl. Emma shook her head and backed up. Ingrid grew angry. She wasn't gonna let this brat ruin her plans. Quickly as she could she grabbed the little girl, covered her mouth and took off. Emma fought hard again the women but she was stronger. Emma began to cry but only the tears could be seen, no sound could be heard. Ingrid got out of the mall and ran to her car where she places Emma inside.

"What do you want! Please bring me back " Emma cried as she fought to get away. Ingrid sighed as she finally cuffed Emma in and got into the driver seat. She looked back at the girl who eyes were red and puffy. "I want my mommy!" The girl yelled just as light burst around them. Ingrid stared at her in surprise but then remember why she wanted her. She had magic just like herself and Elsa. Though Emma was the strongest. Her magic was pure and work even in a land without magic. Though Emma didn't know that.

"I am your mommy now. Don't worry soon you will forget them and then we will be a real family. You, Elsa and I. " She said as she drove off.

After what felt like a lifetime Snow and David broke away from the kiss. She let him pull her into a tight warm hug. She relaxes into his body. They fit together perfectly like two puzzle pieces. She realized they haven't heard Emma in the last minute. David was a bit worried. Though he figured she was just lost in playing. Together he and snow walked over to where she was which wasn't far. It was snow who screamed first. Emma was missing. It was all their fault. They were too careless. They had messed up.

"Emma! Where are you!?"Snow cried. Her baby girl was gone again. She couldn't take it. She buried her face into his chest and cried. Her whole body was shaking. David rubbed her back. He felt what she felt but they couldn't give up. Luckily a worker heard them and came over with a worried face. David pulled Snow back so she could face the women.

"Is everything okay?" The worker who was a man asked. He wasn't sure what was happening. He thought he heard them scream for a child but he didn't know for sure.

"Our daughter has been kidnapped. She isn't here. " Snow said as she tried to calm herself down. How would they get her back? What if she was gone forever. David held Snow close knowing she would fall apart if he didn't. The worker's eyes grew with alarm.

"Hopefully no-one took her. Maybe she wanders off. Come with me we can watch the camera find out which way she went. " The man said as he began to walk toward a closed door. The man knew how they felt his children tend to wander off a lot and he hated that feeling. He was hoping he was right though by the looks of their faces this wasn't something she did. Snow one deep down Emma was kidnapped. They should have known that they weren't alone. It was likely people knew about them. They should have been careful. The man opened the door and went inside. The couple followed. David looked at the screens before them. There was moving pictures of places around the mall. David never saw such a thing.

"I will go back ten minutes ago and see if she see her. Tell me when she comes into view. " The man said he began to mess with one of the videos. He backed it up and it didn't take long for Emma to come into view. However, she wasn't playing with toys she was being carried away by strange women with icy blonde hair. Snow began to cry. She was right. David hugged her tight. The man continues to play the video. He switched screens to follow the women. When they lady placed her in the car he zooms up on the license plate and got the number.

"What is that for?" David asked. He was very impressed by what the guy had been doing. It was interesting. He just hopes it would help them find their daughter. The man handed them the number of the plate. Then he called someone. David couldn't quite hear what was being said but he figures it was the cops. David knew whoever this lady knew who they were. It didn't matter. David would make her pay.

"The cops were able to locate the car. Whoever kidnapped her doesn't seem to be good at covering tracks. They are on their way to get her. They said for you two will be picked up on a few minutes to go meet up with the rest to get her. " The man said he lead them out the door. David figure whoever this woman was who knew they had just come to this land. She probably didn't understand how things work. He was glad though. He knew Snow would gladly beat the women up but they had to stay calm. The goal was to get Emma back.