Emily sat down at the giant ding room table and was surrounded by all these people. Three boys were already at the table and a lot of guards were at each door, eyeing her skeptically. Regina could see the gazes that he guards were giving her daughter and dismissed them, not wanting a scene to occur. At the head of the table was a man wearing a cloak that was red. To his left was Neal. His right had an empty side and that was where Snow would sit. Emma sat next to Neal. The boy that looked like the boy in her dream sat next to Snow, Regina sat next the boy and kissed him on the cheek. Emily walked over to where Regina was sitting and awkwardly sat down. This was an entirely new experience. She noticed that no one was wearing the regular royal garb. The boy that she guessed was Henry, was wearing jeans and a t-shirt. Neal was wearing his clothes from training. And no one had a crown or tiara of any kind.

The king stood up and walked over to Emily. "Hello, you must be Emily. I am King David or Charming, but you can call me whatever you would like. I am Snow's husband and Emma's father."

"So, you are my grandfather? Wait. How is Emma your daughter? I though Snow and Emma were sisters or something? You all look around the same age."

"I think I will let Henry explain that to you. So, what would you like to eat?"

"I don't really know. I lived with the Lucas' all my life and I was mostly hunting. Granny had to actually tie me to a chair to get me to eat something."

"David," Regina spoke up. "Can we get Ruby? I need to have a serious talk with that wolf."

"Regina, call her tomorrow. Right now, I think Emily needs to eat. I am assuming that she will still want to be a soldier and by the looks of things, if she doesn't they will be suspicious because there is no answer, but I she goes back, we can give her a few details that she is allowed to talk about," Emma said.

"When did my idiot become the smart one? I guess hell has frozen over... again."

"We are not going into this now. That was once and I told Hades and Chadron I was sorry. How about we eat?"

"Okay, dear. I will guess what everyone likes. If I get one person wrong, I will give everyone dessert."

"'Gina, darling, you are going to lose. You have no idea what Emily likes to eat."

"I think she has my appetite and your taste. Eat anything in moderation. If I do this wrong, then she can pick out what dessert she gets."

"You are so on."

Regina walked away. Emily could see that Emma wanted to see Regina fail, but from what she has witnessed, there would be no dessert tonight. Emily awkwardly sat at the table and everyone was talking to one another at the same time. She could pick out individual phrases. "I think that maybe learning how to do a Backflip will help in combat." Neal. "Snow, I need your help. Kathryn is coming to surprise Emma and Regina for their anniversary and she needs a way around the castle without being caught." David. "Charming, it won't be that hard. I think I can get Emily to help us. She seems more than willing to get to know her family. At least that is what I think." Snow. "Hey, kid. DO you think we can get Regina to give us dessert using Emily?" Emma. "Yes. I have to perfect plan. We can have Emily ask mom if they can talk somewhere. We can then go into the kitchen and ask them for some dessert and bring it out. We can also blame Emily because mom is not going to be mad at her." Henry. She could tell that everyone would be coming to her at some point or another. Snow looked as though she was about to get up when Regina came back in with a large tray of something.

"'Gina, tell me you didn't?"

"I can't tell a lie."

"And, we all lose."

Regina set the tray on the table and opened it. The smell of meat, cheese, tomatoes, and pasta filled Emily's senses. Lasagna was her all time favorite thing to eat, but she has a bit of a weird thing she likes with it. Regina started to serve everyone a piece. Emma, Henry, David, and Neal all ate with vigor. The two moms started to scold and Emily just smirked. She could see where she gets some of her genes at least. Regina continued to serve until the last piece went to Emily. Emily was about to take a bite when she saw the thing she was looking for.

"Red pepper flakes?"

"Oh, sorry, I forgot to ask if you like them. Everyone else likes them and I am so used to-"

"Regina, it's fine. I was actually going to ask you for some. I love them, gives it some kick."

Regina stared at Emily, shocked. She was the only person who has ever said it like that. "Where did you hear that phrase?"

"I said it once when I was cooking with Granny and she broke out laughing. She said that one of the royals say that...OH."

"Mrs. Lucas said that. Now I guess I have to summon her as well. So, how is it?"

Emily finally took a bite and moaned at the taste. Granny's was good, but this was magnificent.

"I guess you like it," Regina smirked out. "Now eat. If you don't I will do what Mrs. Lucas did. You gave me an idea if you don't eat, thank you."

Emily stared wide-eyed. Shit. What the hell did I do? Regina could see the look and laughed. Emily then realized it was a joke. She then ate her meal. She was not a fast eater in general, but she was not last either. She asked Regina if they could talk out on the balcony. Regina agreed and Emily gave Emma and Henry a look and subtly pointed to the kitchen door. They nodded in understanding and then she left the room. Regina took Emily to one of the bedrooms and walked out on the balcony. The view was magnificent. You could see the whole forest. The gardens were illuminated by moonlight and the flowers were in bloom. It looked like a perfect night.

"So, what did you want to talk about, while Emma and Henry steal sugar?"

"What? I didn't know-"

"I know you even if you don't realize it. You have excellent hearing, as do I. I can pick out voices and while I was in the kitchen I could hear their plan. I didn't hear them talk to you, so I assumed you heard what was going on. That is why I again ask, what do you want to talk about?"

"I want to talk about my family. I want to know as much as you will allow, but I can't tell you everything. I will tell you when I have the courage, but there will always be things that I won't be able to say. I can't tell you some of my firsts. I can tell you my first word, my first steps, my first hunt. I don't have memories for that. I can tell you that being the adoptive daughter of werewolves is not good when making friends. I never had any, unless the ones in my dreams count. I may be your daughter, but I don't know you that well and I can't trust someone I don't know. I'm sorry."

"You have noting to be sorry for. I gave you away and that was one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make. I know you won't be ready now, but I hope you will be. Anything you tell me will stay between us. I won't tell anyone about it or even hint. I just want to get to know you as a person and what you have gone through. I know that I missed so many firsts, but I hope that I can experience some more."

"There are so many firsts left. I also want you to know that none of this is your fault either. I think I can tell you some things, but not all. I will answer any questions you may have for me."

"Let's start off with the basics. What is your favorite color?"

"To people close to me it is darker than black, but really it is any shade of blue. What about you?"

"Purple. As can be witnessed by my magic. Any education?"

"I learned how to read and write, but not very well. I know a small enchantment of healing. I know how to fight smart. And I know some Mandarin.

"Impressive. How would you know an enchantment without magic? Also, Mandarin, really?"

"Yes, Mandarin. What is wrong with that? I learned some Latin and this enchantment just requires me to say a word in Latin."

"What word is that?"

"Sana. It means heal. I don't know Mandarin very well, but I know enough phrases."

"Say something."

"你好！我叫哎米莉。我喜欢蓝色。你好吗？"

"What does that mean?"

"Hello! My name is Emily. I like blue. How are you?"

"Well done. Do you have any hobbies that do not involve weapons or fighting?"

"Not really. I loved to read, but it gets going when you read the same book for over 10 years."

"Well, we have a library full of books. I also enjoy to read by the fireplace. Emma and Henry are adamant about avoiding anything educating."

"I can imagine. Do you know much about the stars?"

"No."

"I always loved to look at them and imagine that a wish could be granted. I then figured out that wishing on stars is pointless unless there is a spark within."

"I know the feeling? Any questions you have?"

"What is up with this family tree? I can't figure that out."

"Ah, yes, the Swan-Mills Charming family tree. I will let Henry explain that one. It is getting late and I already can sense that Emma and Henry ate too much sugar. I guess I will need to find a way to get rid of it."

"Oh, Ra, no. Please tell me you are not talking about the same thing I am thinking."

Regina looked into Emily's eyes and saw pure horror. She then figured out what Emily was thinking of and came up with a quick response to rectify what she said.

"No, no, no, no, no. I am not talking about that. I am saying that I could get them to race around the castle or something. I would never intentionally suggest that in front of one of my children."

"Thank, Ra. I am going to head inside. Can you point me to my room?"

"Sure, but why do you say 'Ra' because I don't understand what that has to do with anything."

"Ra is the sun god of an ancient civilization. Since I am not religious and I don't want to offend people, I say Ra instead of God if that makes sense."

"I get it. Now you need sleep because you missed a day of training. I am not going to go easy on you; I might even be harder on you. I am going to be with the older kids mostly because I can be harsh, but I will be checking on you and Neal."

"Okay. I can take some criticism, but don't make me do crazy things while training so you can show me off. I have done that, been praised by it, not as un as people think."

"Deal. Now I will be in the room right next to yours, so if you need anything, you can come in. I want you to be comfortable. I think you will like this."

"I hope so. Is there going to be an early morning wake-up call or will I have to figure out some way to get up with everyone else?"

"I will get you when training will start. Can't have you be late and set a bad example. You will spend time with Emma, but I don't know if she will cheer her brother or her daughter on. She could go either way in this situation."

"I can see why. Well, I need to get some restful sleep, so I will see you in the morning. Night, Regina. Tell everyone else I say night."

"Night, darling."