A Cinderella Story

Chapter 7

It was a few hours before the ball. Emma convinced herself to go. She, in secret and in the free time she got, sewed together a dress that she would wear. It was all red and had a corset. (The season 3 red dress)

Emma met with Killian. They talked for sometime. Then Emma went home and got dressed for the ball. She curled her hair and put it up and put on some makeup. After Regina and Zelena left, Emma snuck out, she climbed Midnight and rode to the palace. The ball had started for about 30 minutes.

The doors opened widely and in walked Emma. Completely transformed from her ragged self. Everyone turned, faces in awe. Especially Killian. Emma saw Killian with another women being more than friendly. Her heart kept wanting to leave but her mind told her not to. She walked away and situated herself with a few princesses here to win the prince's heart.

"I heard he rides horses." One girl said.

"He has a horse named Storm." Emma told them.

"Awe that's adorable." Another said.

"I heard he has never dated anyone. Guess that makes him a virgin." A few girls chuckled.

I wouldn't be so sure about that. Emma thought. Something came over her. She ran out of there and to a bathroom. Killian noticed and followed her.

"Swan?"

"Get me-" She threw up, "a doctor." She threw up again.

Killian went and got the doctor.

The doctor did an exam. "Ms. Swan are you late?"

Emma didn't take notice in it. Now that she did, "yes. I believe I am."

"That explains it. You're pregnant." The doctor said.

PREGNANT?! Emma thought. "H-How is this possible?"

"Swan y-you're pregnant?" Killian was in shock. "My child I assume."

Emma nodded. "I'm sorry."

"No need to be. It's my fault."

"Whatever. Go find yourself a 'suitable wife' and leave me alone. Meeting you, telling you about myself-- was a mistake. All of it." Emma was upset.

Killian walked back to the ball. He didn't like what Emma said.

"Ah Killian." Brennen smiled. "It's time to announce who you'd be wedding."

Emma cleaned up and walked back into the ballroom. She noticed everyone quiet and eager to hear what the King and Prince have to say.

Brennen cleared his throat. "Thank you all for coming. As you know, we are gathered here for my son Killian to find his wife. As many of you know, I like to choose and Killian had agreed, so I, after long evaluations, decided my son should wed Zelena."

Zelena jumped with joy. Regina and Cora were happy for her. So were everyone else.

Emma looked at Killian with tears streaming down her face. She ran outside to the courtyard and sat at the edge of the fountain and wept.

Killian ran out and followed.

"Killian!" Brennen yelled after him but he didn't hear.

Killian walked over to Emma and gently put his hand on her shoulder. "I'm sorry Love."

Emma wiped her tears and glared at him. "No your not! And don't call me 'Love'!"

"Swan..." He didn't know what to say.

"Go away. Have fun being married to my cousin. I can't believe you would do this. Why did you ask me to come?!"

"Because... because..." He couldn't say it.

"Because what?!" Emma cried.

Killian wiped Emma's tears. He made her stand and turn around to face the palace. Everyone from the ball held up a sign with a letter.

Emma looked at it all and took it in. "Are you serious?"

He nodded. "Very."

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What do you think the letters spelled out? What do you think Emma will do next? Will she go through with the pregnancy? Find out in the next chapter!

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