Sometime before Chrom is born. Emmeryn

"Mama, I'm done reading," I said, setting my book down in Mama's lap.

She looked up from her own novel. "All right, love. That's enough for today." She put the book aside and helped me onto the couch. "How did you like it?"

I shrugged. "I dunno... It kinda felt like every other fairytale."

"How do you mean?"

"Princess is in trouble, a prince rescues her, they fall in love, get rid of the evil, and that's the end," I sighed, leaning on Mama's shoulder. "It's boring. Why can't the princess save herself?"

Mama giggled. "There are plenty of stories about princess and girls saving the day," she kissed my forehead. "Would you like to read some of those instead?"

I nodded sleepily. "Yes, please... But not now. I'm tired."

"Of course, my dear." She ran a hand through my hair. "And, Emmy, you will also write your own story. The story of your life and adventures."

I looked up at her. "Does there have to be a stupid prince or knight in shining armor that saves me and I fall in love with?"

She smiled, shoulders shaking as she laughed. "If you don't want one, no. But I do hope you find love someday. Regardless of who that man is."

I burrowed my head into her side, my stomach full of butterflies. "I...I kinda want that to be a princess..."

Mama suddenly froze. "Wh-what?"

A smile crept over my lips as I thought about it. "I think girls are really pretty. The guys drawn in the stories don't make me as happy as the girls do! I think I wanna marry a girl, not a boy."

Mama couldn't speak for a few moments. Her eyes were wide and I could feel how fast her heartbeat was. "I-I see... Have you felt this way for a while?"

I nodded. "Uh huh." I suddenly felt bad. "Did I say something wrong?"

"N-no! Not at all!" she sputtered. "It's just that... You're the... It'll be hard for you to..." Then, she drew in a deep breath. "If that is what you wish, my princess, then so be it. Love who your heart tells you to love."

I grinned, my eyes fighting to stay open. "Yay! Thanks, Mama!"

She chuckled, continuing to comb my hair. "Of course, my love." It felt really nice when she played with my hair. "Are you sleepy?"

I nodded, finally closing my eyes. "Mhmmm..."

"Rest. I'll be right here."

"Ok, Mama. I love you."

"I love you, too, Emmy."

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Emm just wants to kiss girls. Sorry this was late, I had a busy morning. IT'S SPOOKY TIME. AHURJEJEJFKKFJGKDJD. FREAKING LOVE HALLOWEEN. Anyway, thank you so much for reading my October Prompts! They were so much fun to write. If you're curious as to what my next plan is, check out the next chapter. Thank you so much for reading and look forward to the future!

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