Chapter 18

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Emma's POV:
We spent the rest of the day helping Snow plan the ball. Charming, Robin and Killian went to inform people about the ball. Me, Snow, Ruby and Henry were planning out the day.

After a lot of planning, we went to bed. The boys haven't returned and I waited in bed. I couldn't fall asleep. I looked down and noticed my baby bump had started to show, it was small but noticeable. I covered up in the blankets and waited. We had a balcony similar to the one in Mufasa's castle. I decided to go and look around. I got up and opened the doors to the balcony. I looked outside, the kingdom was huge.

Suddenly I felt arms around me. I jumped and turned around.
Emma: "You always do that"
Killian: "Sorry, it's tempting...why aren't you in bed?"
Emma: "I couldn't sleep, I wanted to make sure you got back safely"
Killian: "Don't worry, come to bed...you need to rest"
I followed him back to bed. He changed and got in bed with me.
Killian: "I never thought I would live in a castle"
Emma: "Me neither"

He slightly laughed. I moved closer and wrapped my arms around him. I rested my head against his chest, I could hear his heart beat. Then I slowly fell asleep.

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I woke up alone in bed. I got up and changed into a white dress. I went down stairs and found my parents talking.
Emma: "Hi"
Snow: "Morning!"
Emma: "Have you seen Killian?"
Charming: "He's outside at the stables with Henry"
Emma: "Ok, thanks"

I walked outside to the stables. There were guards at the door, I still was getting used to seeing them around. I walked into the field and found Henry on a horse and Killian calling out to him.
Killian: "Good job!"
Henry: "Now can I learn to jump"
Killian: "Not so fast, you just learned how to control the horse...we'll work our way up to that"
Henry: "Ok"

Henry started riding in circles. I had reached Killian.
Emma: "Hey"
He turned around and jumped a little.
Killian: "Hey"
Emma: "What are you guys doing?"
Killian: "Teaching him how to ride a horse, you can join him if you want"
Emma: "I'm good"
Killian: "Well, you are a princess"
Emma: "No"
Henry rode up to us smiling.
Henry: "Yes you are"
Emma: "I'm going to need to get used to that"

Henry dismounted the horse and walked up to us holding the reins.
Henry: "Are we done for today?"
Killian: "Yes"
Henry: "I'll go put Cobra in his stall"
Emma: "Cobra?"
Killian: "The horse, love"
Henry: "I named him after Operation Cobra...I think you get your own horse too mom"
Emma: "Really?"
Henry: "If you want"
Emma: "I don't know how to ride"
Killian stepped forward and started fake coughing.
Emma: "I know but I wouldn't be very good"
Killian: "I'll teach you"
Henry: "Hey!"
Killian: "And you...I can teach both of you"
Emma: "Fine, I'll try it"
Killian: "Henry, the horse"
Henry: "Right"

He walked the horse back to the stable. I turned to Killian.
Emma: "You have a bad habit of leaving bed early"
Killian: "I promised Henry, but don't worry...tomorrow morning I won't leave"
Emma: "Good that means we can sleep in"
Killian: "You could've slept in today, you don't have to wake up when I wake up you know"
Emma: "I know, but I can't control when I wake up"
Killian: "I also promised your parents I would help set up the ball"
Emma: "You're making a lot of promises"
Killian: "That I intend to keep"

I smiled and Henry returned.
Henry: "Hey mom, if you do get a horse, can I help you pick one out?"
Emma: "Of course"
Henry: "Come on, let's go get ready for the ball"
Emma: "Ok"
We all headed back to the castle. My parents were already setting everything up. Along with them were, Belle, Red and Ashley. They saw us and smiled.

Red: "We could use your help"
Emma: "The ball starts at 5, we still have time"
Snow: "Emma, it's 2:30...we only have 2 1/2 hours to set it up and get ready!"
I laughed and we helps them set up. I walked to Killian who was talking with Red.
Emma: "Where are we going to get ready?"
Red: "Your coming with me! I love your hair!...I could do so much with it, I'm going to help you get ready"

Red has always loved to get people ready for big events.
Emma: "Ok"
Killian: "I'm guessing I'm with Charming?"
Red: "And Robin, Henry, Roland and Rumple"
Emma: "Ok, where do I go?"
Red: "Your parents room!...the boys are going in you and Killian's room"
Emma: "Ok"
I followed Red into my parents room. Soon, the rest of the girls joined us. We all started getting ready. (Dresses in Picture above).

Red and Snow did our make-up. We finished and we were all ready for the ball. We walked and entered. There were so many people there and it was only 5:30. Eventually I found Killian. He looking amazing in a navy blue tux.
Emma: "Hey"
Killian: "Hey, you look stunning!"
Emma: "So do you!...did they dress you up?"
Killian: "If by 'dress up' you mean forced like 300 suits on me, then yeah"
I started laughing at the thought of my dad dressing him up over and over again.
Emma: "You should get used to it"
Killian: "Haha, very funny"
I smiled and hugged him.
Killian: "Would you care to dance, milady?"
Emma: "Yes"

We started dancing. He pulled me closed and stopped, shock was on his face.
Emma: "What?"
Killian: "Your stomach is bigger"
Emma: "Yeah, that happens when your pregnant"
Killian: "I know but I...it's cool"
I smiled and pulled him close again. We danced along with the music.

Regina's POV:
I looked around the room. Belle and Rumplestiltskin were talking with Ashley, Snow and Charming were with Henry and Roland, Emma and Killian were dancing. I noticed I didn't see Robin anywhere. Suddenly, as if on cue, someone picked me up and spun me around.
Regina: "Ahh!"
I turned around and saw Robin laughing. I knew it was him.
Regina: "You nearly gave me a heart attack!"
Robin: "I love you too"
I smiled.
Robin: "I actually have a question for you"
Regina: "What is it?"
Robin: "Would you like to go out with me?"
I smiled for a second. Wow!
Regina: "Of course!"

He pulled me in for a hug. We pulled away.
Regina: "When?"
Robin: "It's a surprise, but don't worry I'm gonna give you a 4 hour heads up"
Regina: "I can't wait!"
Robin: "Let's join Emma and Killian"
Regina: "Ok"
We went on the dance floor and began dancing. I rested my head on his chest as we danced.

I added in some Outlaw Queen!

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