The boy who cried magic
Justices wanted a oneshot of Neal getting lectured by Snow and David, so I've done a prequel to the previous chapter
Neal slouched on the couch as both his parents stared at him with very stern expressions. He sighed.
"It was an-"
"I do not want to hear the word accident again." Snow snapped. She closed her eyes and counted to ten, regretting snapping at her son. "Neal, that's the third time something like this has happened. Do you have any idea how embarrassing it is being called back to the school you used to teach at to be told your son is causing trouble?" Neal looked at the floor, being pretty ashamed with himself.
"No Neal, don't look away." David said sternly. Reluctantly, Neal looked up. His dad didn't even look that mad, just disappointed. "We have discussed this before. You are a prince. You are meant to be an example to the other boys and girls. Instead you're using your magic to upset your teacher. Don't lie, it wasn't an accident. Sure, maybe the first time, but not now. On some level you wanted to upset her, didn't you?" David asked him. Neal shrugged. "Young man, don't make me ask again." David said quietly. Neal gulped, he only sounded that quiet when he was serious.
"Well maybe a little." Neal said in a small voice. "But she wouldn't listen. She kept blaming me for stuff I didn't do. Saying I did it with my magic. It wasn't fair!" Neal said, getting upset.
"Neal, calm down." Snow said, coming over. She remembered all too well the mess that was made last time Neal got angry and his magic burst out. "Can you understand why she would think that? Have you heard the story of the boy who cried wolf?" Neal just rolled his eyes.
"Don't be so rude to your mother." David warned him. Neal got up from the couch and stormed up the stairs to his bedroom, slamming the door behind him. Snow groaned, rubbing her temple. She moved across the room and picked up the phone, dialling the number she needed.
"Hello Emma?" Snow said when her daughter picked up. "I think I could use you at the house right now…"