Chapter 6
'Behind The Mask'
Just 2 weeks before the wedding Emma has started to get wedding nerves. She was in the kitchen making pancakes for Neal and Henry who were still in bed. When breakfast was done, Emma went up stairs to wake up Henry because he had school in 45 minutes. When she got to Henrys room she went to his bed and slowly started to shake him. "Henry, Henry it's time to get up." Henry let out a moan, "Ur five more minutes."
"Five more minutes and your pancakes will be cold." Henry then imminently got out of bed and rushed down stairs. As Henry turned the corner Neal appeared saying, "Let me guess pancakes?"
"You guessed it." Emma said with a little giggle. Neal then pulled her to him and pressed his lips agents hers. After about two minutes of making out Emma and Neal went down stairs to find Henry had finished his breakfast. "What did you do kid, inhale your breakfast?" Henry just smiled.
"Well kid you ready for school?" Neal asked.
"Yeah let me just get my books." After he finished the sentence, Henry run upstairs to get his bag for school.
"So have you gone dress shopping yet?" Neal asked wrapping his arms round Emma's waist.
"No but I'm going later today with mum and keeping the dress at hers so you cant have a sneak peek." Emma said with a little laugh.
"Ok then. Well me and Henry better get going."
"Ok, oh before I forget what do you think of inviting Lara to the wedding?" Emma asked.
"Yeah, yeah that would be a good idea. I've got to say though you and Lara seem to be getting on quite well."
"Yeah, yeah we do." Emma said.
Xxxxxx
'But with the song of the whales, you are always here.' Lara kept on practising for her performance tonight. Although it was only a couple of people she felt terrified. She looked at her clock. Lara was the thinking, 'Ok 1 o'clock. I've still got 3 hour... to pass out!' She then grabbed her jacket and keys and went out.
Xxxxxx
After Neal took Henry to school Emma went to Granny's for something to eat. When she got there she noticed Lara sitting in a booth in the corner. Emma walked behind her and said "Can I join you?" Lara quickly spun round to see Emma standing next to her.
"Sure." Lara said. As Emma took a seat opposite her she said, "So you nervous about tonight?"
"More like terrified." Lara said with her hands shaking a bit.
"Well you have nothing to be scared of, you will do great." Emma said with a smile. She then said, "What are going to sing?"
"Return to me, It's one of my favourites songs." Just when Lara finished her sentence Ruby came over and said "What do you guys want to order?"
"Hot chocolate with cinnamon please." Both Emma and Lara said at the same time. They then looked at each other in a surprised look. "Weird" Ruby said.
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The day went so fast that it was time for Lara to give her first real performance. Sitting on a stool next to the stage Lara was starting to feel really scared. Just before her performance Emma, her parents, Neal and Henry came through the door. Emma went up to her and said, "So how do you feel?"
"Like I'm about to pass out." Lara said letting a big breath out.
"You will do great."
"Thank you." Emma quickly gave Lara and hug and went and sat down with her family. Slowly and calmly Lara went on stage to the microphone and said "Hi I'm Lara and I'm going to be doing a little performance for you tonight."
She turned around quickly to show she was ready, then slowly the music started and the she started to sing.
'Mama you'd be so proud
The way I shine
Wish that you could see me now
Oh, great creatures of the sea
Please hold her voice
For all of eternity
And like a siren's lullaby
I know you always will
Return to me
Return to me
On waves of ocean melody
No magic can make you real, dear
But in the song of the whales
You are always here...'
Slowly as she carried on the song people in the cafe started to clap and cheer for her.
"She is so good." David said.
"I know right, but she seems so familiar thought." Marry-Margret said. And while they finished talking Lara carried on.
'Ah ah ah ah
Always
Return to me
Return to me
On waves of ocean melody
No magic can make you real, dear
But in the song of the whales
You are always here
I close my eyes and you
Return to me
Return to me
On waves of ocean melody
No magic can make you real, dear
But in the song of the whales
You are always here
No magic can make you real, dear
But in the song of the whales
You are always here
Always'
As the song finished people were clapping and cheering at her. All Lara did was stare at the people in front of her. 'I can't believe I did it.'
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Someone outside of Storybroke was walking about when a car turned up. Stepping out of the car a man went up to the women and said "Did you do it?"
She nodded, "Yep they should get a little cut from the dagger but that Lara girl should do what we hope."
"Lets hope so."
"Come on Gregg, we both know I, Neal's ex-fiancé will never fail."
"Thats right Tamara, you never will."