A/N: This is a repost of a one shot I wrote last year as part of my countdown. Some details have been changed.
OUAT is not mine.
Merry Christmas Everyone
The audience waited patiently for the curtain to rise on the Storybrooke Christmas Pageant. Emma, sat in the front row with Killian, was especially nervous. Henry had been working on his song for weeks, and she wanted it to go well for him. Killian clasped her hand reassuringly as the lights dimmed, and at last the curtains parted.
The stage was initially dark, but spotlight rose on centre stage, and Henry was revealed, dressed in a red t shirt, green waistcoat and dark jeans, microphone in hand.
The music began, and the lights came up on the rest of the stage was revealing some of the other kids from Henry's class were playing the instruments. Near the front of the stage were the 'backing singers', otherwise known as David dressed in a Santa suit, that wasn't fat and didn't have the beard, and Snow, dressed similarly as Mrs Claus.
Henry started singing and Emma's attention was brought back to her son.
Snow is falling, all around me,
Children playing, having fun.
It's the season, love and understanding,
Merry Christmas everyone.
He was good, Emma had to admit. She knew he'd been practising with Killian, who she had discovered was an amazing singer, much to her surprise. Then again, Emma had been surprised a lot recently, surprised Robin and Regina had finally got together, surprised by Henry's easy acceptance of her dating Killian, and surprised that Killian hadn't run off by now.
Time for parties and celebration,
People dancing all night long,
Time for presents, and exchanging kisses,
Time for singing Christmas songs.
Emma snuggled into Killian as Henry pranced around the stage, looking like he was having the time of his life. He started to sing to Grace, who was trying to concentrate on playing the guitar, but ended up flushing a shade of bright red.
We're gonna have a party tonight,
I'm gonna find that girl underneath the mistletoe,
We'll kiss by candlelight.
Henry winked to the audience, and at that moment, if Emma hadn't known he was Neal's, she would've sworn he was Killian's. It was amazing how many gestures and phrases Henry had picked up from him in the relatively short time he had known him.
Room is swaying, records playing,
All the old songs, we love to hear,
All I wish that every day was Christmas,
What a nice way to spend the year.
Emma looked along the row to where Robin and Regina sat, hands entwined. After all that had happened, Belle hadn't wanted to come to the pageant, but she sent her best wishes. Emma understood, and hadn't pushed.
We're gonna have a party tonight,
I'm gonna find that girl underneath the mistletoe,
We'll kiss by candlelight.
Henry's grin was infectious, and Emma smiled at him, then turned to Killian for a brief chaste kiss. While she had been nervous about Henry's performance, she also knew she'd never felt more content. When Emma was younger, she'd dreamed about having a family, and dating a guy that she loved. That simple dream had now become a reality, she just never thought it would be Captain Hook that would help her make it come true.
Snow is falling, all around me,
Children playing, having fun,
It's the season, love and understanding,
Merry Christmas everyone,
Merry Christmas everyone.
Oh merry Christmas everyone.
The false ending began, and Snow and David sang the obligatory 'ooo's'. Henry struck a rock star pose as the music switched back to its normal beat.
Snow is falling, all around me,
Children playing, having fun,
It's the season, love and understanding,
Merry Christmas everyone.
Henry headed down into the audience, and began holding out the microphone for people to sing along with him. Jiminy was his first 'victim'.
Snow is falling, all around me,
Children playing, having fun,
He moved the microphone to Ruby, who was sat with Dr Whale.
It's the season, love and understanding,
Merry Christmas everyone.
He continued to move along the front row of people, picking out Regina next.
Snow is falling, all around me,
Children playing, having fun,
Killian was chosen next, but he wasn't fazed by the microphone being thrust in his face.
It's the season, love and understanding,
Merry Christmas everyone,
Emma's fear of singing had to be faced as Henry selected her. She was thankful it was just one line.
Merry Christmas everyone,
Henry headed back up onto the stage, ready for the end of the song.
Merry Christmas everyone.
Everybody on stage struck a pose on the final note, and held it as the blackout occurred. Emma grinned up at Killian, and settled back into him as they prepared to watch the rest of the show.
End note: I hope you enjoyed this random bit of fluffiness…there is more on the way up until Christmas. For those of you following my other stories…there will be updates soon I promise! Any prompts are very welcome :)