Emma and Ella
Chapter 21: Jealous
Emma watched how easily it was for Ella with their mom. She knew that Ella had been with her mom all her life besides the last three weeks, but she couldn't help but be a little jealous of her sister's relationship with her mom.
She had a relationship with her Dad, but it wasn't anywhere near the relationship Ella had with their mother. She wasn't sure if she was ready for a relationship that close with either parent, but eventually she wanted to be close with them and really feel apart of this family. It was all so new to her, but that didn't mean she didn't want it. It just seemed so much easier for Ella to bound with their mom and dad. Unlike her who was a bit awkward with them or at least she felt that way.
Emma watched as Snow was getting Ella settled on the couch after her her Dad set her on the couch. She wanted it all, but it scared her all at the same time. She suddenly felt the need to get some space and fresh air. She started towards the front door.
"Emma, where are you going?" David asked as he came out of the living room.
"Getting something from my room." Emma lied before making her way up the stairs.
"Okay." David said, but saw the look in her eyes. It was the same look she use to get when she first got there. He would have to keep an eye on her in case she decided to run again. She probably just need a little space, but he didn't want her running off again.
Emma got into her room and walked straight to the window. Maybe she would just go get Ella's things from Regina's. It would give her time to breath and help her parents and Ella out. She opened the window and climbed out on the roof before climbing down the trellis.
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"Mom? I missed you." Ella told her mom as she was tucking her in. She had watery eyes as she looked at her mom.
"Oh sweetie, I missed you too." Snow said as she tucked some of her hair behind her ear. "Did Regina treat you okay?"
Ella shrugged her shoulders. "She could be a bit strict and mean, but she didn't hurt me. She didn't want me to talk to you guys and tried to threaten me when sending me away, but I got through it. I just missed all of you."
"I'm sorry that you had to go through that." Snow said softly.
"I'm okay. I'm just glad that I am back and the curse is broken so that we can be together." Ella replied.
"Me too, honey." Snow said as she kissed her daughter's forehead.
"Emma!" David yelled from the front door.
Snow frowned and got up from the couch to go see what was going on. Ella wanted to know too so she got up despite what her parents told her.
"What's going on?" Snow asked as she saw David walking back with Emma.
"Emma was trying to run off, but I saw her crossing the yard." David told Snow as they came into house. He then turned to look at Emma. "Where were you going?" He asked.
"Nowhere. I just needed some air." Emma lied. She was already in trouble for trying to run off. They didn't need to know where she was trying to go to.
"Emma, we have talked about this. If you need space, you just have to tell me, but you can't just run off. Now that the curse is broken, it could be very dangerous for you or your sister to be out on your own."
"Your father is right. And it is going to be more dangerous for since you are the Savior and broke the curse." Snow added in.
Neither parent realized Ella was standing behind her mom, but farther down the hall. For the first time since the curse broke, she felt down. She had felt like she had a part of the curse breaking, but it was really Emma. She was the Savior and the one that broke the curse. Not to mention that she fought a dragon and got the magic from it. Did her parents like Emma better than her? She was the oldest and a hero like them. She wasn't a hero or special like Emma was. What if she didn't fit with them?
"Ella! What are you doing up?" Snow scolded her daughter as she turned to see her daughter standing behind her.
Ella looked at her in shock, having got caught off guard.
"You know you aren't supposed to be up." Snow continued to scold her as she walked her back to the couch as David and Emma followed them.
"Just no more running off okay?" David said to Emma as he lead her into the living room.
"I won't." Emma said with a sigh. "I'm sorry, I just got overwhelmed with everything."
"I know, but you can always go to your room or ask to go outside as long as you stay around the house. It's okay to need some space, but you can't just run off." David said softly.
"I know. I'm sorry." Emma replied seriously.
"I know and your forgiven. Now do you need some space?" David asked softly.
Emma shook her head no. She felt a little better now.
"Okay." David said before hugging her to him.
"Alright, now no more getting up, young lady." Snow said before heading upstairs to clean up so she could get going.
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"There you go. You two can have a movie day." David said as he put in a movie for the girls to watch.
"Are you going to watch with us?" Emma asked with a frown.
"After I clean up, I'll join you guys." David said with a smile at being wanted.
Snow kissed each of her daughters' heads before saying, "And I will see both of you in about an hour or so. Ella. Remember no walking, you let your father help you."
"I know. I know." Ella said with a roll of her eyes.
"I mean it, Ella." Snow said firmly.
Ella looked up at her. "I know."
"Good, I don't want you hurting your leg anymore than it already is." Snow said. "Alright you both be good for your father and I will see both of you soon."
Both Snow and David left the living room and David showed Snow out. She would be taking the truck since she didn't have her car with her.
"See you soon." David said before he kissed Snow. "Be safe out there."
"I will." Snow said. "Take care of our girls."
"Always."
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David joined the girls after cleaning up and sat between them on the couch. "So what did I miss?"
Emma and Ella filled him in on what was going on in the movie "Casper" together.
"Dad?" Emma asked when the movie ended.
David looked down at Emma with a kind smile. "Yes."
"Do you think you could make some of your good popcorn? I'm sure Ella would like it too." Emma said with a puppy dog look.
"It's only 10:00, isn't that a little early for popcorn?" David asked with a smirk.
"No, I think it's the perfect time!" Emma responded.
David turned to a quiet Ella to see that she was looking a bit sleepy. "What do you think?" David asked softly.
"I agree with Emma." Ella responded with a tired smile.
"I figured." David said with a fake grimace.
"Please, Dad!" Emma pleaded.
"Ok, but you need to find a new movie for us to watch." David replied with a smile. He then turned back towards Ella with a concerned look. "Are you feeling okay?" He asked.
Ella looked up surprised. "Yeah, I'm fine."
David narrowed his eyes slightly. "Ok, now the truth please."
Ella looked up in surprise at him pushing her to tell him the truth. "I'm a little sore."
"Ribs or leg?"
"Ribs." Ella responded truthfully.
"Should I get her an icepack?" Emma asked in concern.
"Yeah, that might help." David said with a touched look at his daughter caring so much for her sister.
Emma smiled as she went to go get the ice pack.
"Your mother should be back soon with your medicine which should help you feel better." David said as he put a hand on her knee.
"It's not that bad." Ella stated.
David smirked, "Isn't though? You haven't been very comfortable since you woke up and it's been getting worse hasn't it?"
Ella shrugged her shoulders and David smiled back at her in understanding.
"Here, Dad." Emma said as she held out the ice pack to him.
"Thanks, kiddo." David said as he took it and put it on Ella's side. "Now you relax, sweetie."
David sat back as Emma put the movie in, but then Emma turned back to him with a look.
"Dad….the popcorn…" Emma said slowly.
David chuckled. "Oh yeah, I forgot."
Emma rolled her eyes playfully. "You are getting old, aren't you?"
"Never, young lady." David playfully scowled as he got up and left for the kitchen.
Emma sat down beside Ella. "Is it helping?" Emma asked as she glanced down to the icepack.
"Yeah, it actually is." Ella said with a smile. "Thanks, it was a good idea."
"Anything for my sister." Emma responded kindly.
"I want to try to get my things from Regina's." Ella whispered after a moment.
"Ella, you can't with your leg." Emma stated seriously and knew that since she tried earlier that her Dad would catch her quick with that leg.
"It's not like I haven't gotten places on it before and if I injure it more it really won't be worse then I have already injured it." Ella replied.
"Yeah, but how would you sneak out and back in without Dad knowing?" Emma asked seriously.
Ella shrugged her shoulders.
"I will get your stuff. I can get there and back faster than you can. You can tell me how to sneak in Regina's and where to get your things. We can talk through our walkie talkies." Emma explained because she had been thinking about it.
"Okay, but how do we keep from getting caught?"
"I've been thinking about that." Emma started slowly. "I'll say I'm going to take a shower and you can say you want to take a nap. I'll turn the shower on and you can turn it off a little later. Dad will just think I am in the shower and you are taking a nap." Emma whispered to her quietly.
Ella narrowed her eyes before smiling. "That might actually work."
"I think so." Emma said with a grin.
"When should we try?" Ella said with glance at the doorway to the kitchen.
"Maybe in an hour. It would be suspicious if we did it right now. After I asked for popcorn." Emma answered.
"True."
"What's true?" David asked as he walked in with the popcorn.
Ella was looking at him like a deer caught in headlights.
"That you and mom wouldn't like it if Ella tried walking on her leg." Emma answered quickly.
David frowned as he looked at Ella. "You weren't thinking of walking on your leg were you?"
Ella shook her head no quickly.
"Good because if you need to go anywhere, I can carry you." David added seriously.
Ella nodded her head, but felt like rolling her eyes. He was being very protective, overprotective actually.
"It's ready already?" Emma asked to divert her father's attention away from Ella.
"Yep." David said as he sat down in between the girls.
"Is the ice pack helping, honey?" David asked Ella after he got settled.
"Yeah, it feels a little better." Ella answered seriously.
"Good. Now eat some popcorn before your sister eats it all." David joked which got him a glare from Emma.
Ella giggled and took a handful of popcorn as Emma started the next movie.