Story Summary:
Killian has searched all corners of the realm for
centuries looking for the magical object that will end the curse placed
on his kingdom. What he finds is a reluctant ally in the form of a fiery
Princess Emma. He quickly discovers that Emma has an agenda of her own,
and the two strike a deal that they hope will save both their kingdoms.
Rating: Teen
Other pairings: Snowing
Notes:
well, here it is! My CSBB 2017 fic! A huge thank you to my beta, @icecubelotr44 for dealing with my insanity over the past six months!
Also, a huge thank you to my artists, @couldnthandleit and @hopeandbeans for creating wonderful artwork for this fic.
Can also be found on AO3 and FFN
Chapter One
Emma knew it was improper to walk away from her own engagement ball, but she just couldn’t take it anymore. The sounds of music and celebration were muted in the halls, but the quiet didn’t calm the turbulent thoughts echoing around in her head.
The whole kingdom of Misthaven may have been thrilled about the union, but she wasn’t.
Not that she had much of a choice, really.
The truth of the matter was that Misthaven was under threat of war with the Dark Kingdom. Rumplestiltskin, its ruler, had set his sights on Misthaven years ago. Once Emma had come of age he tried using an arranged marriage to take control of her parents’ lands. It wasn’t a gesture of unification, but rather a demand that she marry his son – or face a hostile takeover.
The King and Queen had outright refused.
Though Emma would have done so to ensure the safety of her kingdom, her parents knew that a marriage to the Dark One’s son would only lead to Emma’s doom. While she appreciated the fact that they wanted her to marry for love, a war was on the horizon and Emma knew she needed to act quickly. Misthaven was far from defenseless, but the Dark One was powerful. They had an army, but their men would be no use against a magic user as strong as Rumplestiltskin. The fact was, when it came to magic, her kingdom was sorely lacking in firepower.
There was a small neighboring kingdom, Oz, that was ruled by a powerful witch. Going to her for help wasn’t something that anyone would recommend, but Emma was desperate. Zelena was one of the few people alive who could hope to face off against the power of the Dark Kingdom. At least… that’s what Emma hoped.
A Wing and a Prayer: Chapter One
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