A week later...

Emma woke up, she was dreading this day. Today was the day, she would be meeting prince Neal. Emma felt like, the kingdom's needs will always be more important than her happiness. " Why?" Emma asked herself. Why can't mother open her eyes?, and see how much this is hurting me. Emma got dressed, and went down the hall of her bed chambers. She saw her mother and father, they were at the table in the grand hall. Her father was eating a roll, while her mother was drinking her morning tea.

" Good morning sweetheart" her mother replied. " Morning" Emma acknowledged her mother grumpily. Something wrong honey?" her father asked. "No" Emma replied. Actually yes" there is, Emma responded "What is it?" her mother asked. Well I'm having to meet this prince Neal today. but not only that, he is going to be my husband. it's not fair, I don't get to fall in love on my own time. "Why is that? " oh" that's right, my mother decided that the kingdom's needs are more important than her own daughter. By that time, Emma had tears in her eyes.

Snow couldn't stand to see her daughter cry, if she could change things she would. Honey" her mother replied, if I could change things I would "What do you mean mother?" Emma asked. Snow stayed silent, "mother" what did you do?" Emma asked. I made a deal with Rumpelstiltskin, our kingdom was going broke. he said, he would help us out on one condition. "What was the condition?" Emma asked. The condition was, he would give us the money we need for the kingdom, and in return you would marry his son. Prince Neal" Emma whispered. " Yes" her mother replied.

Emma went out to the garden, her mother tried to stop and to talk to her. Emma just shrugged off her mother's touch. Snow had tears in her eyes, she knew she made a deal with the dark one was taking a risk. But it was too late, she just hoped that her relationship was not to ruined with Emma. She loved her daughter with everything she had, she would hope for the best.

Later on that day...

Snow and Charming were in their bed chambers, James would not look at his wife. James say something" what do you want me to say Snow, you made a deal with the dark one. Of all the stupid things to do Snow.

"I know", you know James said. James was getting angry by then," our daughter has to get married to a man she does not love." Nor does she have a choice in the matter" and it all because you made a deal with the devil, that is the dark one.

"I should have known," James said." I know I screwed up," but I will do everything I can to make sure everything is going to be okay with this marriage."

James nodded, but still disappointed in his wife. He knew his little girl, he is going to make darn sure this Neal will do right by his daughter. If he doesn't he will be sorry. James doesn't care who Neal's father is, no one breaks his little girl's heart and get's away with it.

Emma was in the garden thinking to herself, she saw a shadow and turned around to see who it was. There behind her, she saw her father with a sad smile on his face. " Hi sweetheart" her father replied. " Hi father" Emma responded. Listen I know what your mother dis was wrong, I'm a little upset with her right now myself. "I don't want to talk about it" please father" okay pumpkin" her father replied. Just know I'm here for you"

" I know" thank you father" James just smiled.

A little while later Emma came back in the castle, she saw her mother had been crying. Emma was mad at her mother, but she loved her. so she came and gave her a hug, " I will marry this Neal" but I asked for to get to know him before we marry. Of course sweetheart" her mother replied.

James stood in the doorway, he smiled at his two favorite people.

As Emma and Snow turn around, they saw James. All three of them turned around to hear the voice behind them. I'm sorry to bug you your majesties, but prince Neal and his father are here.

" Thank you" James and Snow said at the same time. Emma just looked down, knowing this was it. This was the moment, where she is going to meet her future husband. James saw his daughter's stance, he put his arm around her shoulders. He then, walked her out of the grand hall to the front doors of the castle. Snow, James, and Emma opened the front door. There standing by the front gate, was Rumpelstiltskin and his son Neal. Neal had a smile on his face, while his father just smirked. Emma looked anywhere, Except Neal and his father.

" Hello your majesties and your highness," Rumpelstiltskin said with a evil laugh. This is my son Neal, or known as your daughter Princess Emma's future husband.

"Hello Emma," prince Neal said. He kissed Emma's hand, my name is prince Neal. But, you can just call me Neal. " Hello Neal" Emma said. Neal smiled, he didn't like the idea of marrying someone he didn't know. But among, seeing the princess herself he couldn't be happier.

Later that night...

Snow, James, Emma, Neal, and his father all sat around the table in the grand hall. They ate their food in silence, till Snow spoke up. So Neal, " what are your plans on how to make my daughter Happy? " I don't know yet" but, I will think of something. I will do my best to make sure that happens, Neal replied.

Snow nodded in approval, "I hope that's true" James said. " I promise your majesty" James nodded. They all finished their food in silence, until it was time for bed. "Goodnight" everybody Rumpelstiltskin said evilly, Everybody just nodded.

Everyone went to bed, except a few guards. Snow, James, and Emma knew it was going to be a long night, but they were so tired that they fell asleep anyways. Till tomorrow comes, they all thought. Hopefully things will be okay, they will just have to wait and see.

Tomorrow is going to be a long day," Emma thought. " I wish things would go my way for once" Emma said. As she saw a wishing star go across the sky, Emma made a wish. then, fell asleep.

What will happen? Will Neal keep his promise to make Emma happy? or will things go down hill?

Please review and tell me what do you think will happen.