I have a lil prompt! Robin asks Alice to a ball, even though she’s not a huge fan of them, but because Alice has never been to one and she’s just SO EXCITED about the idea of going to one, Robin can’t NOT take her to one :>
A little Curious Archer fluff for the dash. :)
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Robin knew she shouldn’t have left the invitation justlaying around the farmhouse. Her mom was going, of course, but she was planningon skipping it. Dances had never exactly been her thing. Even back in Storybrooke,she would’ve rather skipped prom if it meant she could practice her magic. Zelenawasn’t about to force her to go to some ball that had no familial importance, soRobin thought she was out of the woods.
Until Alice showed up to take her on a hike and foundit sitting on the end table in her room. Her eyes lit up and she examined itwith great excitement.
“A birthday ball for Queen Tiana?” She asked.
Robin nodded. “Yup.”
“You said papa was away on a mission, right?”
“That’s true.”
Alice studied her girlfriend’s face for a moment andthen her own fell. Robin knew she probably appeared stupid, how could she missall the signs? With Killian out on a mission to try to break the curse on hisand Alice’s poisoned hearts, there would be no danger for Alice to attend a ballat Tiana’s. She knew what she was trying to allude to and a part of her wantedto ignore it, just ask Alice to come by and they could cuddle up by the fire.With Zelena gone, surely they could have a little fun of their own…
But the truth was, while she had the opportunity toattend dances and even a few ball in Storybrooke, Alice never had, not as aguest anyway. She had spent her entire life trapped in that tower and she hadbeen on several adventures.
This would be the next greatest one for her.
“Do you want to go?” Robin asked.
A tiny hint of a smile tugged on Alice’s lips. “Really?”
“Your father won’t be there, so neither of you willrisk getting hurt. Plus, I’m sure Tiana would be excited to see you.”
“I don’t have the proper dress.”
“I’m sure my mom or aunt would be happy to fix that.”
Alice squealed and ran to Robin, throwing her armsaround her and planting a big kiss on her lips. Robin giggled and tightened hergrip around her.
“You sure about this, Nobin?” Alice asked, tucking astrand of her hair behind her ear. “You didn’t seem too thrilled about it.”
“But you do.” Robin nuzzled her nose against Alice’s. “So,how can I say no?”
Regina was more happy than to conjure up properdresses for Alice and Robin to wear to the ball. Robin’s was emerald green witha gold slit in the front along with matching accents over the gown. It wassleeveless and Zelena had done her hair so it was pulled back and all her best featureswere on display. Alice’s was midnight blue with lots of satin and sparkles,especially on the neckline and sleeves. Regina also did her hair back into abun, allowing her to borrow some jewelry and matching gloves.
The girls dressed in separate rooms so they didn’t seeeach other until the carriage Tiana had sent for them arrived. Any apprehensionRobin had over the ball melted away when she saw her beautiful girlfriend. Herfingers stroked Alice’s jawline, grinning.
“You’re beautiful,” she whispered.
“Not as beautiful as you,” Alice mumbled in return,touching the silver arrow necklace that fell right above Robin’s chest. “That’smy favorite.”
“My chest or the necklace?”
“Robin!” Alice burst into a fit of giggles, peeringbehind at Regina and Zelena who were a good distance away before looking backat her. “Your mum and aunt are right there.”
“They can’t hear me.” She pecked her lips. “Ready?”
“Yeah.”
They headed off in the carriage and arrived at Tiana’spalace in under an hour. Zelena and Regina went off to chat with their friendsand family, while Robin and Alice took to the food tables. They ate, chatted withTiana, Henry and Ella, cooed over Lucy. Eventually, a slow song was played bythe band. Robin knew enough from movies that this was the point she was due toask her girl to dance.
“May I have this dance?” She asked.
Alice grinned and nodded, taking hold of her hand. Shelead her onto the floor and they began dancing. Much to Robin’s surprise, Alicewas quite talented, more than she was. She almost had a hard time keeping upand was quite glad that Alice was leading.
“Where’d you learn to dance, Tower Girl?” Robin asked.
“My papa taught me when I was small,” Alice explained.“He told me one day I’d attend a ball with a beautiful princess and as itturned out, he was right.”
“I’m no princess.”
“You are to me.” She let out a tiny, yet content sigh.“I love you, Robin.”
“And I love you, Al.” She wrapped her arms around herneck and rest her head right above her heart. “I don’t know how I’d survive inthis crazy land without you.”
“Aye. I spent so much time alone…and now I have you.”Alice kissed her temple. “Almost makes up for being trapped for all those yearsworth it. It’s almost all I ever wished for.”
“And soon, we’ll have it all. Your father will find acure, I promise. Then we can all be a family.”
“Of course he will. Nothing can keep us apart forlong.”
