The Dark Princess {OUAT AU}

Chapter 15

"This is the first time we have ever slept in the same bed." Killian whispers, running his hands through her hair. The pins had fallen out of her hair and the long locks of dark hair lay haphazardly all over the place.

"We have a lot of firsts. Tonight will probably be my favourite." She says sleepily, looking up at him and he smiles.

"Oh definitely." He grins, kissing her one last time before they entwine together and fall asleep.

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The room is bathed in the glow of early morning and a light breeze comes in through the open window. Valerie opens her eyes, blinking away the haze that comes with a deep and full sleep. Valerie pushes her hair out of her eyes and looks to find Killian. He's laying right beside her, his arm still thrown over her abdomen. She presses a feather light kiss to his forehead before sliding out of bed. She summons her own bath with magic and quickly cleans herself. When she's done she simply dries her hair with magic and puts on a simple corset, underwear, and a plain dress that leaves room to breathe. Killian is still sleeping so she writes him a note before leaving the room and descending from the tower. She walks barefoot, her hair free and down. Valerie feels as if she is walking on clouds and despite the ache in between her legs she feels amazing. Instead of taking breakfast in the dining hall she makes her way to the kitchen. 

The warm familiarity of the kitchen makes Valerie even more peaceful. She spots Lisa pounding dough and makes her way through the crowded room. 

"Ah Princess. It's been a while." She smiles, continuing her work. 

"Very true Lisa. I was hoping to see Ally. Is she around?" Valerie asks hopefully and Lisa gives her a lovely smile. 

"Yes she is. I think she just wandered off to the bathroom but she'll be back soon." She informs Valerie.

"Okay. I'll wait for her." Valerie says and stops a cook to tell her what she wants for breakfast. It's when she's sitting at a table and eating her breakfast when a tiny blond figure climbs up onto the stool beside her.

"Ally. How are you sweetie?" Valerie smiles. Ally gives her a huge grin in return.

"Hi Valerie." Ally says and her adoration for the little girl grows. 

"I wanted to spend the day with you. Does that sound okay?" Valerie asks and the little girl nods quickly.

"Yes! Can we go horseback riding? I've never been on a horse before." Ally asks, a surge of courage running through the small blonde. 

"Of course we can. I've been riding lots of times." Valerie smiles, touching Ally's hand. Valerie finishes with breakfast and then tells Lisa that Ally will be spending the day with her. Valerie then gets Ally to wait downstairs while she goes to change into riding gear. Killian is still passed out on her bed and she wants to laugh at him. She adds another note to the previous one she left and then poofs herself into some better clothes and riding boots. She pulls her hair back and braids it as she walks back down the stairs. Ally is still waiting patiently and Valerie holds out her hand for Ally to take. The little blonde girl smiles happily and takes it easily, letting herself be guided outside. Valerie realizes she forgot a jacket and that Ally doesn't have enough clothes on with the winter chill. She summons herself a thick jacket and Ally a set of thermal pants and a puffy winter jacket fit for a child. Ally's already big blue eyes widen when she sees this and Valerie leans down to help Ally into the clothing.

"How did that happen?" Ally asks, her voice filled with wonder. 

"Magic. But it's our little secret, okay?" Valerie smiles and Ally nods. "Now put this stuff on. It's too cold out for you to be dressed like that."