Is anyone actually reading this fic? I know I have had follows but no one has actually reviewed in the last couple of chapters and wondered if people were getting bored?

Chapter 7

The Mills Estate.

Staring in disbelief at the person stood in front of her, in her room, Regina tries to find her words to speak. "..a Fairy Godmother?.."

Tinkerbell nods still smiling while she begins to circle the room and having a look. "Not just any Fairy Godmother. Your Fairy Godmother..every person has their own..well not everyone because some do not deserve one, like your siblings for example"

"But..how? I didn't..I didn't know I even had..a.." Still trying to come to terms with the woman being nosy around her room, the brunette takes a breath and wipes the tears from her face.

"There's a place..where we all live and Blue, well she is like the Queen of Godmothers, she decides who gets one at birth because she knows already who will be good and kind while the others are bad and horrible. She then gives the good a Fairy Godmother to watch and protect.." The green fairy explains as she raises an eyebrow at the pile of sewing in a basket on the floor.

Scoffing, Regina crosses her arms not impressed. "To watch and protect? Then where on earth have you been? Have you not seen me suffering?"

Pointing to the brunette, Tinkerbell stands in front of her again. "Yes I have but, I also know what you are made of Regina Mills..you just need a push in the right direction..most people in your position wouldn't dare defy a woman like Cora but you on occasion, have stood up to her..even tonight by getting yourself ready for the ball and then there is the whole secretly meeting the Princess..I was waiting to see if you could do it on your own, but then I could see tonight was also the last straw and she got the best of you.."

Holding her hands out around her, the brunette frowns in confusion. "Then why are you here now? To give me advice on how poor my life has been?"

The fairy shakes her head and produces her wand. "No. I am here to help you, because you are still going to the ball"

Letting out a laugh, Regina rubs her head. "Great...just great. So you toughen me up and send me on my way? Look at the state of me?! Cora's right..."

Tinkerbell steps forward and places her hands onto the broken woman's shoulders. "No she is not Regina, I am here because I know how close you have gotten to the Princess..and Blue knows..she sent me purposely tonight to get you to the ball. She has been working alongside the King and Queen and she has noticed the behaviour of the Princess..they want her to have everything, to be the perfect royal but the young girl just wants a life..she wants-"

"..freedom and love.."

The fairy smiles and nods. "Just like you..so now we must get you ready! First we need to get you out of this room"

Regina sighs. "Mother locked me in.."

"Then we will just have to go the fairy dust way, hold tight" taking the brunette's hand, Tinkerbell surrounds them in dust to miniaturize them before flying out of the window to Regina's amazement.

Landing feet first, the brunette looks around herself with a raised eyebrow at actually standing outside in the garden. Gulping, Regina turns to the fairy unaware as to what will happen next while Tinkerbell scans the garden to see what she may need. "Oh you already have horses! Well that saves me a job.." Winking, the fairy walks over to the barn to let a couple of the horses out while the brunette stands in her spot too scared to move.

"Right..now..I need a pumpkin"

Biting her lip, the brunette looks apologetic. "I..don't have a pumpkin..."

"Oh.." Tinkerbell scans the garden once more then shrugs. "Oh well, if I can't conjure a carriage, I clearly need to work on my job!" Smiling, the fairy waves her wand and creates a large white carriage with a gold rim and gold wheels. "There.."

Regina's eyes widen as she watches then looks to the fairy as she approaches her. "You need two more.."

Frowning, the brunette questions. "Carriages?..."

"No..no..you need a footman and driver"

"Where am I going to get them?"

Tinkerbell heads back to the barn. "I guess we use the rest of the horses.."

Shaking her head, the brunette makes a step forward, the first since appearing outside. "You cannot use them..they belong to Zelena and Neal.."

"So? They have taken plenty from you, besides it's a temporary borrow" leading the other two horses out, the fairy swirls them in magic and sends them to the carriage. "There we go all set"

Clasping her hands together in front of her, feeling embarrassed, Regina looks at the fairy. "What about..my dress?.."

Taking in the brunette, Tinkerbell chuckles. "Oh right..well the Princess won't really care what you are wearing, I've seen those hidden looks in the forest.."

Glancing down going red, the brunette rocks on her feet slightly.

"Don't worry, leave it to me.." Waving her wand again, the fairy shoots magic towards Regina engulfing her in swirls of white and gold.

When the magic disperses, the brunette looks frozen as she slowly looks down at herself, seeing a pale blue, off the shoulders dress which trails out towards the bottom with layers and layers of skirt. Raising her hand up, she feels her hair in a side braid, different from her usual as it is more fuller. "..oh..my.." Slowly smiling, the first since Tinkerbell arrived, Regina grabs at her skirt and spins around also looking towards the back as she does. Pausing, she then walks up to the fairy and hugs her. "Thank you"

Grinning, Tinkerbell hugs back then guides the brunette by her shoulders towards the carriage. "Get in!"

Stepping up with the help of the footman, Regina slips inside and sits down. "Wait..my mother..and..they will see me.."

"No they won't, I put a glamour on you with the dress..the only one who will see the real you will be Emma but listen magic does not last..like I said it's a temporary deal so you need to be back when the clock strikes twelve. The magic will revert itself as a new day starts at midnight and everything will turn back" the fairy looks serious. "But I'm hoping that you won't need all that time because you my friend will go the ball and tell the Princess exactly how you feel, okay? no holding it off, just do it!"

Laughing a little at the fairy's face, Regina questions. "Who are you? Fairy Godmother or love guru?"

Placing her hands on the open window of the carriage door, Tinkerbell smiles. "I am the one who is helping to get your happy ending." Glancing towards the driver, the fairy steps back. "drive"

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The King and Queen's Castle.

Emma stood on the steps leading towards the thrones beside her father as guests of the Kingdom made their way over to bow towards their King and announce themselves to the Princess. Dropping her fake smile briefly, the blonde sighs causing David to look over.

"Emma..we are nearly done.."

Leaning across to whisper at him, the Princess pouts. "I know but this is..silly, I feel like I'm on sale for the highest bidder here.."

David bites his lip to prevent a chuckle, understanding what she means but it was all down to her mother as she is of the royal line and he married into it. "Honey I promise tomorrow will be better.."

Smiling at the thought, the blonde nods then looks towards the next guests who arrive to greet them. Seeing Cora with Neal and Zelena, Emma silently gulps and senses her mother come to stand on her other side.

Snow smiles at the trio and nods. "Cora, how nice that you have made it..only brought two of your children I see.."

Cora tries to hide her glare and bows down. "Your majesty..unfortunately the third is currently detained"

The Princess' eyes widen as she glances in fear towards her father. David frowns, hoping they didn't hear right. "I beg your pardon?"

Smirking a little, the older brunette waves a hand off. "She is otherwise engaged.." Looking towards her son, the woman gestures. "Neal..."

Stepping towards the steps, Neal smiles at Emma and bows before kissing her hand. "Would the Princess do me the honour of a dance?"

Smiling, Snow leans across. "She would love to"

David glares over at his wife for pushing their daughter then smiles sadly as Emma looks to him before being guided off to the floor for a dance. Watching the two Mills women walk away, the King shifts closer to the Queen. "Do you really want Emma to marry into that family? You always do your best to avoid them and now you have practically thrown our daughter into that boy's arms"

Glancing up, Snow shakes her head. "No I do not but she needs to show the Kingdom that she is willing to partake..soon enough a Prince or Duke will ask for the next dance..Neal does not stand a chance trust me"

Sighing, David looks ahead watching their daughter dance awkwardly with Neal. "I'm am starting to agree with what Emma said..."

"What?"

"Nothing Snow.." Turning back, the King goes and sits on his throne in thought.

Dancing in the middle of the ballroom, Neal brings the Princess as close as possible with a smile. "So you are to be Queen?"

Emma feels his grip tighten and she tries her hardest to move. "Yes..however times have changed and I will not be taking the position tomorrow as planned..I am waiting"

Looking deflated, Neal frowns. "How long for?"

"I don't know, I haven't thought it through.."

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Having arrived at the castle, Regina exits her carriage with a smile then makes her way into the castle, looking around in awe at everything about it. Taking a deep breath, she waits for the doors to open then steps inside, gaining a few stares on the way. Tilting her head to look for Emma, her eyes land on the Princess with her brother in the middle of the floor. Looking crushed, the brunette slips into the crowd, not wanting to be seen.

"I bet you never want for nothing.." Neal continues to conversation to the blonde's dismay.

"Well, I..don't ask for much..I like to enjoy the simple life..to me it's all about the little things.." Emma looks a little startled at feeling the guy's hand trail a little further south.

"Then there is one thing that no one besides a man can give you..." Whispering in her ear, Neal smirks as he just about goes to place his hand on the bottom half of the Princess' dress.

Feeling a hand grab his shoulder, Neal looks over to see David standing with a glare. "If you excuse me, I would like to share a dance with my daughter...and you need to leave" nodding towards the guards, he watches as they pull Neal out the door leaving Cora and Zelena to watch in disappointment.

Taking hold of Emma's hand, the King smiles as he takes over with the dance. "You are never going to marry the likes of him. I will not allow it"

Smiling back, the blonde nods, dancing with him. "Finally a rule that I shall not be breaking"

Laughing, David shakes his head then spins her around before pressing a kiss to her head.

A/N: poor Regina but go David! I like the daddy/daughter moments I add in, hope you do too! Also because I thought she looked innocent in it, if you want to visualize her dress that Tink made, remember the blue dress in the second from last season 4 eps when Cora was tricking her into going with the fake Robin. :)