Storybrooke High

The Tradition

Emma walked over to the graveyard. Tonight was the anniversary of the death of Regina's Dad and both Killian's parents along with Elsa and Anna's parents. The five had died in a boating  accident 4 years before. Emma arrived and saw everyone already standing at the clump of head stones. She slipped her arm the through Killian's. Regina smiled weakly at her so did Elsa. She as standing with her arm around Anna. Zelena has her head buried in Hayden's shoulder. Even though he wasn't her dad, Zelena looked up to him. Emma turned and put her head on Killian's shoulder. Soon Elsa spoke, like she does every year. "We gather on this day, come rain or shine to commemorate the life and death of Henry Mills, The father of Regina and Zelena. Brennan and Lola Jones, the parents of Killian and Gerda and Magnus Frost the parents of myself and Anna." A tear fell down everyone's cheeks. Elsa looked on the verge of crying but continued. "We will never break this tradition for as long as we all live. And no one can tear us from the memory of those we love and lost. I just wanted to say o behalf of everyone, "We love you and we will never forget you." She bowed her head like everyone else and was silent  for a few moments. Emma could tell that no wan't the right time to tell them about her parents. A weak smile came over Killian's face, "What is it Swan?" He asked her. "It's nothing." Hen shook his head. "Nope I don't believe you." A tear fell down her face but he wiped it away. "My parents, I found them." She whispered. Killian was beaming at her, everyone was. They were motioning to her to explain. "Mary-M and David, they lost a daughter the year I was born. That daughter was me." She looked down, not wanting to look at anyone. Killian lifted her head and embraced her. "I love you, and you don't have to be afraid that it would upset me." He told her. She nodded tears filling her eyes. "Emma!" David's voice came from behind them. She turned and ran into his arms. "Hi dad." They both chuckled. "Your mom told me everything." David pulled away from her and looked into her eyes. "How did I not see it before? You have your mom's eyes." She giggled and Killian put his hand on the small of her back. David nodded to him. "Love, you must be freezing it that dress, lets get you home."

Emma didn't want to go home since it was still 11:00 PM, too late in David's eyes but he let them stay out anyway. They ended up going to Grannies. Emma sat in the corner with  Killian at her side. Belle sat beside Killian and Elsa took a chair to the end of the table. Zelena, Hayden, Regina and Robin squashed up on the other side of the table. And Anna went home. "You know Homecoming doesn't end until 2:00 so we could go back." Emma pointed out taking a chip of her plate. They all agreed and once they had finished their food they left for the party again. 

When they opened the door everyone else turned to look at them. "Our King and Queen have returned." The D.J said into the mic. The music started up and everyone began to dance.

They danced to Taylor Swift's Love story-

We were both young when I first saw you.
I close my eyes and the flashback starts:
I'm standing there on a balcony in summer air.See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns.
See you make your way through the crowd
And say, "Hello."
Little did I know...That you were Romeo, you were throwing pebbles,
And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet."
And I was crying on the staircase
Begging you, "Please don't go."
And I said...Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone.
I'll be waiting; all that's left to do is run.
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess,
It's a love story, baby, just say "Yes".So I sneak out to the garden to see you.
We keep quiet 'cause we're dead if they knew
So close your eyes,
Escape this town for a little while.
Oh, oh.'Cause you were Romeo, I was a scarlet letter,
And my daddy said, "Stay away from Juliet."
But you were everything to me,
I was begging you, "Please don't go."
And I said...Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone.
I'll be waiting; all that's left to do is run.
You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess.
It's a love story, baby, just say "Yes".Romeo, save me. They're trying to tell me how to feel.
This love is difficult but it's real.
Don't be afraid, we'll make it out of this mess.
It's a love story, baby, just say "Yes".Oh, oh, oh.I got tired of waiting
Wondering if you were ever coming around.
My faith in you was fading
When I met you on the outskirts of town.
And I said...Romeo, save me. I've been feeling so alone.
I keep waiting for you, but you never come.
Is this in my head? I don't know what to think.
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring and said...Marry me, Juliet, you'll never have to be alone.
I love you, and that's all I really know.
I talked to your dad – go pick out a white dress
It's a love story, baby, just say "Yes".Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.'Cause we were both young when I first saw you