Swan Beauty

Swan Beauty is the femslash ship between Belle and Emma Swan from the Once Upon A Time fandom.

Pre-First Curse
SNOW DRIFTS

When Emma and Hook travel back in time, they're found by Rumplestiltskin and taken to his castle. Once there, Belle walks in and Emma is happy to see her. Belle asks if they know each other, and Emma realizes her mistake. She awkwardly says that the Dark One mentioned her, which piques Belle's interest. Rumplestiltskin tells her to go away, and Emma whispers that it's a miracle the two ever fell for each other, realizing her mistake again.

During Second Curse
QUIET MINDS

Snow, David, Emma and Hook go to Belle and give her a piece of gold straw, telling her that Rumple is alive. Belle asks how that's even possible, but Emma had been hoping she'd be able to tell them. She'd known him better than anyone, so there had to be a clue somewhere in the shop. Belle says that she'll start looking, and David tells her to keep an eye out for him. Emma gives her a sympathetic look before indicating to Hook to speak. Hook says that he'll stay with her, Emma saying that he'll protect her if the witch comes. Belle points out that Hook tried to kill her twice, and Hook gives an apology. Emma says that he really knows how to charm a girl, and Belle reluctantly agrees to let him stay. Before they go to search the woods, Emma thanks Belle for her help and assures her that they'll find Rumple. Belle thanks her for doing so and Emma leaves with David.

Post-Third Curse
CHANGELINGS

Belle tells Emma about her dream of Gideon, and that he said the answer to stopping Rumple was right in front of her. She hands over a book and Emma asks if that was the book she was reading in the dream, which Belle confirms. Emma doesn't think the spell on the page will help them, but Hook points out that the spell is written in squid ink. Belle says that it can stun Rumple, which Hook says they can use to take the shears from him. Emma says she can get the squid ink with her magic, but has no idea how they'll get close enough to Rumple. Belle says she'll do it to make him think he's getting what he wants, but Emma's against the idea. Especially since he may use his magic to speed up her pregnancy. Hook assures her that he and Emma will take care of it.

Fanon
Swan Beauty is a rare pair in the Once Upon A Time fandom. Mostly due to their lack of shared screen time and both their canon romances being fairly popular. And even there being more popular fanon pairing for both Emma and Belle.

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Fandom

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