CHAPTER TWELVE- Entering the Ball (Past Emma, Killian, Regina, and Belle's Point of View)
"Hold still all of you. This should only take a second." Regina said as she cast the glamour over the four of them. "There, now no one should be able to recognize us even myself."
"Will our children still be able to recognize us though?" Belle asked. She didn't want to have to spend the whole evening trying to dance and act normal. She couldn't even remember the last time she went to a ball, and the last time she danced…..well, she wouldn't think about that. Not anymore.
"Of course, don't you think I already thought of that?"
"Okay guys, they're letting people in now. You all ready?" Emma asked the group. She was just ready to get this over with.
Killian gave gallant smile, offered her his arm, and said "Are you, love?"
And with that, Emma and Killian led the way with Regina and Belle trailing behind. They entered through the double doors, and were dazzled at the sight before them. Trailing silk streamers of silver and gold spanned from the giant crystal chandelier in the middle of the ceiling all the way to the edges of the wall. Fountains were placed in the corners of the room, the light coming down making the water glitter like thousands of diamonds. Dancers swirled in the center, with woman dressed up to resemble complicated confections and men dressed in a formal contrast to their partner's whimsical outfits and colors.
"Who knew my parents knew how to through a better party than King Midas?" Emma whispered to Hook as they took in the scene before them.
"Oh my! Look!" Belle gasped and pointed out the royal family, who they were soon about to meet.
Prince Charming and Snow stood side by side, Charming dressed in a formal gold and white uniform, while snow was dressed in a gauzy sky blue dress lined with shimmering pearls. She had grown her hair back out, and it was pinned elegantly back from her face with more pearls. By their side was what they could only assume was Neal, and strapping young man with his mother's black curls and his father's stormy blue eyes. Killian and Emma were next, Killian wearing a uniform similar to Charming's, but with his trusty sword at his side. Emma wore a spring green V-necked gown, and had a delicate golden tiara perched upon her head. The twins stood by their parents.
"So I guess I finally give in and wear those things all the time?" Emma whispered
"Shush!" Regina said from behind. "We're next!"
They approached the royal family, bowed and curtsied, and then Charming asked, "Pardon me, but I don't believe we have met. What are your names?"
Emma gulped. "Ah, yes, hello. I'm….Princess….Peach. And this is….Lord Mario." She glanced over to the twins. Kendra, who apparently still seemed to understand the reference somehow, slapped her forehead with her palm. Future Emma looked quizzical. "And this is Lady Zelda…." Pointing out Belle, and pointing out Regina said "And this is….the Countess Pokè of Mon. We come from the far off land of….Tetris." Oops, Emma thought, too late for original. Maybe it's been so long my future self will have forgotten all of those video games Henry loved so much. She watched her future self closely, but it seemed as if she didn't suspect anything. She really hoped she wasn't using her super power on all of them right now.
"Ah, well then, welcome! Please, enjoy yourselves, and if you require anything please don't hesitate to ask!" Charming genially replied.
The herald announced them to the room, and off they went to enjoy the festivities of the ball.