Emma don't be a hero
A guest asked for a oneshot of Emma in real trouble with her parents. Spoilers for season 4 part 2 (ish).
Olivia: Sorry, but I think we've seen enough of Snow breastfeeding for one story :P
Nobody spoke a word. Charming sat with his eyes fixed on the road and hands tightly around the steering wheel. Snow sat beside him in the passenger seat, fizzing. Even little Neal in his car seat seemed to be picking up on the tension and staying silent. Emma also sat silently in the back of the car- her leg in a cast and her ribs heavily bandaged.
"What was I supposed to do?" Emma asked quietly. "Maleficent was going to incinerate dad." The Queens of evil were beginning to make their presence in Storybrooke known. As well as how they felt about anyone trying to stand in their way. Of course each had their own separate agenda- getting their own back on various residents of the town how were now under twenty four/seven protection. It was Charming's turn to guard Aurora, Prince Philip and Philip Jr. Maleficent showed up and demanded to see the princess. Of course Charming refused and readied himself for a fight. What he didn't know was Emma was watching herself and when Maleficent shot her magic at Charming she took the brunt.
"You let me fight my own battles." Charming said, trying to keep the emotion out of his voice. "I could have handled Maleficent."
"My magic was the only thing that saved me, how do you think you would have survived-"
"It's my job to protect you, not the other way around." Charming told her sternly. "We could have lost you, Emma. I would never have been able to forgive myself if you died for me."
"But I didn't die." Emma pointed out. "I'm fine."
"Fine?" Snow asked, also trying to keep her emotions in check. "A month, Emma. You've been in hospital for a month and you're nowhere near recovered. Do you know what it was like, seeing you lying on that hospital bed struggling to breath for days? You could have gotten yourself killed. You weren't even meant to be on duty that night. Even if you were, we made sure you were never alone for a reason. You might be an adult, Emma, but you're still our daughter. I never want to see you in that state again." Emma stared guiltily out of the window. She couldn't believe she was being made to feel bad for saving her dad's life.
The family pulled up in front of the house. Snow and Charming got out, Snow going to get Neal out and Charming going to assist Emma.
"Thanks." Emma grumbled.
"I already told you Emma. It's my job as your dad to be there for you whenever you need me. We mean it. Don't ever pull a stunt like that again, however good your intentions are." Emma rolled her eyes, clearly defending herself was pointless.