Sun streamed in the princess's chamber, causing the blond's eyes to flutter open. When her gaze landed on her mother she shut them tight.

Emma's mother pulled sheets off of the blond's body.

"Emma! Your grandfather's new wife is coming to court this morning and you are still in bed."

Emma glared from under her messy sleep riddled hair.

"She is grandpa's new play thing, why do I need to meet her; I will see her at the wedding."

Emma groaned and tried to lunge for her covers.

Her mother stuck out her tongue. Emma swore Snow White was more a child then she was.

"Emma Swan White, you will get ready. Or Neil will not be visiting."

Emma stalked into her bathroom and slammed the door.

…..

An hour later she was in a Greek, one shoulder, white dress and her hair was in its natural wavy state in a ponytail.

She heard the trumpets blare as the Lady Cora and her daughter Regina were announced.

From the moment Emma saw Regina, her heart started beating faster. The brunette was hauntingly beautiful, her eyes a deep brown, hair a touch lighter. She wore a dark blue gown that barely covered her assets, surely to entice the king. A man that was well loved by his people, though Emma knew him better. He was a decent grandfather, though she had the sneaking suspicion he only cared because she was her precious mother's offspring. Trouble was he liked to bed younger women, much younger women.

Emma realized Regina couldn't be much older than herself, guessing maybe 17 or 18 summers.

As Emma saw the brunette in dark blue approach she snapped out of her daze, took her hand and awaited the brunette to bow. The princess dipped as well. Brown eyes studied her, a royal never bowed to someone of lower standing. Emma smiled shyly and shrugged it off.

All brows raised in the room.

"Pleased to meet you Lady Mills." Emma lowered her eyes, her heart would no doubt find trouble before the night was through.

A/N: A bit of a teaser for starters ;)