Chapter Five: Changing Lives

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This chapter is after season 4B but I won't reveal spoilers for you guys! This chapter has a heavy dose of Captain Swan, Outlaw Queen, Snowing and Henry!

Disclaimer: I don't own OUAT that belongs to the amazingly, talented writers and creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis.

Emma Jones was looking at Henry's storybook that was laying on the table. It updated itself. There was, her brother, Neal, the adventures with Elsa and the Snow Queen, the Queens of Darkness but now it had more. Her marriage to Killian, Regina's marriage to her former thief. It had Regina's two new children, her daughter Remora and her son Kaleb.

Then there was Emma's children. Her son, Liam David Jones and there was her daughter Zara Snow Regina Jones. The book had Henry's love life, with Jefferson's daughter, Paige. It had Gold and Belle's rather strange reunion. Belle had been pregnant when the Queens of Darkness attacked.

That was a messed up reunion. Belle had yelled in his face and as she was (the Queens of Darkness were there for about seven months), she had yelled at him that he'd never see his child. Well he went silent before walking away.

The next day, the Queens of Darkness were in jail, all rounded up, and looking angry and betrayed, especially when Emma put Gold in the jail cell next to the three of them. The Queens of Darkness were then put into a home together on the outskirts of the town, magic surrounding them so they could only go one mile in the area. Emma and her father bought them food and drinks every third day as they studied the library.

Gold had been forced to give everything he had taken in his years to their respectful owners, including Killian's hand. Needless to say, the damage to Gold's shop when they had an argument, was very heavy. Emma had tried not to take sides, but she had to admit, as she took the unicorn mobile, she threw his cane at him, just missing his head.

'Mummy!' Zara said, running up to her. Emma looked at her daughter, who had black hair and green eyes.

'What's wrong, Zara?' Emma asked, picking her up.

'When can we see Grandma and Grandpa?' Zara asked. Emma looked at her watch just as there was a knock on the door.

'Well that could be Aunt Regina and Uncle Robin,' Emma said, 'or Grandpa and Grandma. Do you want to open the door? Aunt Belle should be here in twenty minutes.'

Zara immediately jumped down and walked over to the door. Standing on the stool that was always placed near the door, she opened the door and Mary-Margaret, David and Neal came through the door.

Whenever Emma saw her little brother, jealously soared through her heart like a knife. She knew her parents saw it as well, but Emma did love Neal with all of her heart. It was- just hard, knowing that Emma should have had all of this. Loving parents and an annoying brother.

But because of the stupid curse, she grew up alone and unwanted and unloved. There was moments where she didn't feel those things.

She always looked for someone to blame. It could be her parents, for sending her off. Regina, for going so far into her revenge. It could even be Rumplestiltskin, for adding her parents' true love to the curse so it could be broken, but in the end, it wasn't their fault she grew up alone. It just depended on how she looked at it.

'Emma!' Neal said, running up to her. Emma hugged him with a smile.

'What's up, little bro?' Emma asked, letting go of the excited five year old.

'Dad taught me how to sword fight!' Neal said grinning. 'He even said one day I could battle a dragon!'

'With permission of course,' David added quickly at Mary-Margaret's glare.

'That's not fair!' Neal protested. 'Emma fought a dragon!'

'Yes I did Neal,' Emma said, quickly, also noticing Mary-Margaret's glare, 'but I had to do it. You just want to do it for fun.'

'Neal!' Zara said. 'Let's go outside!' The two year took Neal's hand and dragged him outside, her black hair bouncing on her back. David quickly followed the five and two year old.

'Mum,' Emma said quietly, 'if I tell you something, will you promise not to tell dad or Killian?'

'I promise,' Mary-Margaret said, nodding.

'I think I'm pregnant again,' Emma said, even more quietly.

'That's wonderful, Emma!' Mary-Margaret smiled.

'I was planning on telling Killian after I confirmed it with Whale.' Emma grinned. 'I have an appointment with him tomorrow. I was wondering if you wanted to keep up the tradition, and come along with me. It's at nine.'

'Absolutely,' Mary-Margaret smiled, 'I'm so excited for you, Emma.'

'Thanks Mum,' Emma grinned, even wider. There was a knock on the door and three people entered the room. Belle was holding her daughter and sons hands, looking exhausted.

'Hey Belle,' Emma said, standing up.

'Hello Emma,' Belle said, 'Hello Mary-Margaret.'

'Where's Zara and Remora?' Rose asked.

'Where's Liam and Ethan?' Kaleb asked. 'And Henry and Roland?'

'They all outside.' Mary-Margaret smiled. 'But Ethan and Remora aren't here yet.'

'Yes we are!' A loud voice giggled. Emma grinned as Remora and Ethan ran over to Rose and Kaleb. The four kids ran outside and Roland quickly followed them soon after.

'Thank god,' Robin muttered, putting bags of groceries on the kitchen table, 'they've been annoying me all day. I told the Remora she couldn't use magic to bring us here last time and she threw a magic tantrum. That's not fun as objects become missiles at your head.'

Emma snorted a little as she gave the former outlaw a quick hug. He went outside with three cold beers and Regina grabbed the bottle of wine and four glasses. After pouring a generous amount, leaving the bottle half empty, they all sat in the lounge room which had a clear view of the backyard.

'It was rather funny,' Regina said, taking a sip of red wine. 'I had been upstairs talking with Roland and I heard a loud crash and I quickly went downstairs and Robin was dodging flying magazines and toys. I managed to convince her to stop.'

The four ladies all laughed loudly. Emma was glad her son and daughter's magic wasn't as strong as Remora's.

Emma felt happy. She had an amazing husband, loving parents, amazing friends, terrific kids (and kids that felt like second children) and she didn't have to worry about a new villain every few months.

It was just how she liked it.

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