Since this is my first story in the Once section, I guess I should probably do the disclaimer thing.
Nope, I do not own Once Upon a Time or the characters in it. If I did, Oooooo boy, it would not be on ABC.
This is a, and I'm not sure of the name yet, Wicked Swan/Wicked Savior/Zemma story, but its also Swan Queen, that is end game. It came to me recently, like what if Zelena wanted to hurt Regina by taking away what she loves, but her original plan went out the window when she saw how she acted around Emma.
Welp. Here we go.
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For the Taking
Regina Mills stood before a mirror fixing her hair. Trying to run the things she planned to say over and over. She saw it fit to practice before possibly making a fool of herself. She cleared her throat before beginning.
"Hello Miss Swan, lovely day we're having?"
'No, no.' Regina thinks, shaking her head. Too cliché.
"Hello Miss Swan. If you don't mind me saying, you look quite lovely today."
'Dammit, no not that either. Not yet anyway.' Regina cleared her throat before speaking again.
"Hey Emma, wanna go somewhere and make out?" Regina said with one hand on her waist and a 'come hither' look on her face. It was a look she could only maintain for 5 seconds before she realized how ridiculous she looked. She sighed.
"28 years in this world, and I still haven't property picked up its courtship methods."
Regina had been struggling with how to tell Emma that she likes her, for a while now. Although they are on better terms now, after rescuing their son from Neverland, Regina still found herself awkward in the presence of the Savior. She found herself reverting back to her teenage ways, like a young crush filled horse riding master Regina. If that wasn't a struggle, things got far worse because of Pan's curse. How desperately she wanted to include herself in Emma and Henry's new life, but it would have required far more power than she had. So she sent them off alone, completely in belief that she would never see them again. It broke her heart.
A year of her life, unreachable, she found herself returned to Storybrooke, along with everyone who left, some who were not here in the first place. Everyone…..
Except the two people she cared for the most.
Then Emma and their son return, almost out of the blue, apparently thanks to the Pirate. Something down the line she would have to thank him for, possible a round of drinks on her.
So long as he kept his distance from Emma.
Emma still doesn't know how she feels, and even worse, her son doesn't even recognize her. It pains her to no end. She tries to take control of this situation, she gets closer to the both of them, and to Emma it just seems like she just wants to be near Henry, even if he is confused as to whom Regina is. She convinced Emma to allow her to give the young boy a Tour of the town by the one who knew it best. She would nonchalantly try and figure a way to ensnare the blond into the trip as well. It's why she's looking in the mirror, checking her outfit, her makeup, her form, and her pitiful wooing dialogue she wants to attempt, but too fearful to try. She can only hope Snow and David are not home, it would be far more difficult if she had to explain why she also wanted Emma to join them.
"Oh, Ummm, Regina. Hey, come on in." Snow said as she opened the door for the former Evil Queen.
'Son of a bitch' Regina thinks at the sight of Snow.
"Good Morning, Snow" She said with a smile. She recently made a huge effort to become more cordial and friendly with the Charming family. She not only did it for Emma and Henry, but for herself as well. She wanted to try and burry that old feud between them and move forward. Though it was mostly for Emma, figuring she could score brownie points with the blond if she sees her keeping peace with her mother.
Though it was still for herself.
And Henry of course.
50% for Henry, 45% for Emma, 5% for herself.
….Yeah, that sounded right to Regina.
Plus, she couldn't bring herself to keep a vendetta against a pregnant woman. She told herself she wouldn't bring pain to the life of Snow White's child.
No…Not again…
Regina noticed Henry on the couch playing with Emma, some sort of Video Game, they were fighting against each other. She remembered reading one of Henry's comics before, long before Emma first came to town. She also called to mind a conversation she had with Henry about the many characters from the 'Marvel' and 'DC' Universe. Remembering this knowledge she saw an opening. She walked over to couch.
"Really, Miss Swan? Young Henry here has Superman, do you actually think your Batgirl stands any sort of a chance?"
Emma looked over her shoulder for a second to look at Regina. "How dare you! My Batgirl game is awesome, and just wait until you see my…Oh c'mon!" Emma yelled out.
"Ha! Gotcha!" Henry said as he started to do a dance. Regina watched as superman punched Batgirl high up, through the earth's atmosphere all the way into space, only for Superman to fly up there and punch her back down to earth.
"Son of a…" Emma mumbled, dropping the controller on the couch.
'Superman Wins' Regina heard the announcer say. "What did you expect, Miss Swan. It is Superman. The Man of Steel."
Henry stopped dancing when he heard her voice again. "You know about Super Heroes and stuff, Miss Mills?" It broke her to hear him call her that instead of Mom. It's worse than when he despised her, because at least back then he knew who she was.
"Why yes I do, Henry. In fact, I have a few Comics and Books back at my house I think you would just love. If you want I can drop them off sometime?"
Henry nodded his head in agreement. "Yeah, sure. I think I'd like that." Henry replied. Regina smiled. Now, they were already Henry's Comics, but because of his current condition, he didn't know that.
"So, kid. You ready to head out?" Emma asked.
"Yea, lemme just grab my stuff real quick." Henry said as he left to retrieve it from another room. Not noticing what fell from his lap when he rose up. Emma turned to Regina and rose from the couch to walk to her. Regina noticed her attire. Her tank top with exposed bra strap, her black track shorts, her tight black track shorts, her mismatched socks, and getting to know Emma over the past 2 years, the socks were most likely different from each other by choice, and not from the inability to find its matching pair. "Hey, Regina. Promise me you won't try and overwhelm him. Keep it to normal topics, you know. You suddenly tell him the town is full of Fairy tale characters, he's gonna think you're cuckoo for coco puffs." Emma bent over, picking up Henry's cell from the floor, placing her ass, and outline of panties, right in Regina's eyesight.
Dear god, Emma, what are you doing to me. Regina thought. She bit her lip at the sight. Her hand twitched, and it took a great amount of will to not reach her hand out to touch the peeking globes of flesh.
Emma didn't notice.
Snow on the other hand…..
"Actually Miss Sw….Emma. I was going to ask if..if you wanted to come along with us?" Regina didn't notice Snow's eyes dart back up from her Fruit and Yogurt Special K cereal.
Emma's face instantly gave Regina the answer to her question before the blond even spoke. "Oh I'm sorry, Regina. I can't. This woman is coming over to talk with Mom about the baby, and I wanna be here, make sure it's all on the up and up. Mom says she's sweet and all, but I wanna meet her for myself. Gotta look out for my baby Bro or Sis you know?"
Regina was disappointed, and it appeared on her face for a moment before it was gone. She cleared her throat. "Yes. I umm, I understand. I'm sure me and Henry will be just fine." Regina replied with her false smile. Though not getting the response she wanted for today, she still wanted to try for another day, maybe even tomorrow. She attempted one more try.
'Throne or no Throne. I'm still a Queen, dammit! I can do this'
"You know, some other time, with Henry, or you know, even without him, maybe I can take you ou-" Her sentence was interrupted by a knock at the door. Snow rose to get it, eying Regina curiously as she passed by.
"Hello Darling! "Emma and Regina hear from the door way, spotting Snow guide in a red headed woman. She had an accent that neither of them could place.
'Emma, Emma, she's here, this is the woman I was talking about! This is Zelena."
Regina, almost instantly, had an uneasy feeling about this woman. She wasn't sure why.
"Hi, nice to meet you." Emma said, extending her hand to shake.
"Oh it's a pleasure to meet you too, Emma." Zelena said as she approached the two of them, shaking Emma's hand. She then turned to Regina. "And you must be Regina. It's…..interesting to finally meet you too." She said, extending her hand, a smirk on her face.
Regina didn't necessarily want to shake this woman's hand, but figured it would be considered a rude act, especially to Emma and Snow. She took the woman's hand in hers.
"Hello." Is all that Regina said to her. Instantly turning her attention back to Emma, nodding her head in a different direction, away from Snow and Zelena, indicating she wanted to talk elsewhere. Regina placed her hand on the small of Emma's back, guiding her, something the blond thought nothing of.
Something Snow found strange.
Something Zelena found intriguing.
When they were a few feet away from the chatting pregnant woman and red head, Regina went to try once more. "Um, what I was going to ask you was, maybe, when you're not busy hunting down flying monkeys, do you think maybe I could take yo-"
"I'm ready Miss Mills." Henry said, coming out of a room with his coat on. Regina smiled at him, though disappointed again her attempt to ask the Savior if she could take her out sometime. She loved Henry with all her heart, but damn if that wasn't an inopportune time to interrupt.
"Here, you knucklehead. You dropped your phone. Make sure you don't lose it."Emma said, ruffling Henry's hair. She turned back to Regina. "I'm sorry, Regina. What were you gonna say?"
Regina decided not to ask that question in front of Henry. She didn't want to confuse him or make things awkward, especially if Emma said no, which would probably be a high percentage. She put her hand on Emma's bare shoulder, and couldn't help but run her thumb on the soft flesh.
A pair of eyes takes in this gesture Regina does, and brings a smirk to the lips below them. Lips that didn't belong to Henry, Emma or Snow.
"Don't worry about it, Dear. Another time perhaps." Regina said before turning to Henry. "Are you ready, Henry?"
"Yep. Im all good."
Henry and Regina made their way to the door. Zelena and Snow waving to them both. "You two enjoy your day." The red head said to the leaving duo. There was a smile on her face that Regina could not place. Making the mental note to keep an eye on this woman.
"Ohh. Excuse me for a moment, I have to the bathroom." Snow said as she made her way to the restroom. Leaving Emma and Zelena alone.
"Soooo, Zelena? That's unique. That's defiantly an enchanted forest name if I ever heard one. Pretty cool."
"Why thank you. Emma is quite the fetching name itself."
"Thanks. I kinda like it myself." Emma went to put away the game equipment from her and Henry's battle before. Zelena took in Emma's attire. The female body was never one she paid much attention to, but then again, neither was the male one. She didn't really have time for such things being trapped under her father's thumb, or planning revenge. For some reason, the sight Emma's lower attire caused a funny feeling to appear in her chest.
'Hmmmm, this may be easier than I thought.'
Would you mind terribly if I were to use your stove. I would love to make some Tea for your mother, and for you if you'd like?"
"Um, yeah, sure. Go nuts. Snow loves tea, and yea, I would mind some either." Emma said, pointing to the kitchen area. Zelena made her way to the kitchen, preparing to boil some water. Snow exited the bathroom, making her way over to Emma. Wanting to ask her something since Regina first showed up.
"Hey, um, do you think it was a good idea to send Henry out alone with Regina, especially since he doesn't even remember her?"
"Regina was persistent; she really wanted to spend some time with him. I mean, he doesn't have a clue who she is right now, can you imagine what that's doing to her. I couldn't really say no."
Snow still looked apprehensive.
"Oh c'mon, she can't steal him or anything. You guys still can't cross the town line. He's safe with her. He has his cell phone. Besides, Henry knows the tactic for strangers if they get handsy, kick em in the balls or shin, or both, and run like shit."
Snow looked confused, turning her head to the side.
"We lived in New York for over a year. Creeper capital of the world."
Snow and Emma's conversation kept their attention away from Zelena, who was busy sprinkling something in the Savior's tea.
"Tea's ready." Zelena called from the kitchen.
"Oooo, Tea. I loveeee Tea!" Snow said, power walking to the kitchen.
"Yea you do." Emma replied, following her. They all sat down at the table as Zelena sat the cups in front of them. "Thank you, Zelena. This is very nice of you. Making Tea, offering to help me with the baby. I mean I'm just so clueless about all of this. It's been years since I have given birth and it wasn't even in this world."
"Think nothing of it, Darling. It's my pleasure to help."
Snow smiled as she brought the cup to her lips and began to drink.
Emma brought the cup to hers as well, preparing for her sip. "So, you did this stuff in the Enchanted Forest as well? The whole midwife thing?" Emma asked, bringing her cup back down before taking that sip.
"Yes I did, dear. For one of the local cities in the kingdom, don't mean to sound full of myself, but hadn't gotten any complaints, so I must be doing something right." Zelena said smiling. Emma nodded, content with the answer since her lie detector didn't go off. Something Zelena knew about this woman, and made sure to bring along an item to get around that pesky little power. She brought the cup back up to her lips.
Before another question came to mind.
"So, did you know Snow while you guys were all in Fairy Tale land?"
"Of course! Everyone knew of the King and Queen. Everyone loved them as well…..Well, before the Evil Queen came in and took over." Zelena turned her attention to Snow.
"The woman who just left, Regina. That's her isn't it? The Evil Queen? I have never seen her during her Reign, but I have heard the name."
"Um, yes. That was Regina. We're trying to put all that stuff behind us. Start anew. You know?"
"Yes, I assumed there was some kind of peace between you, since you so easily allowed her into your home. You truly are a kind and gracious woman, far better than most. I know many who would want great revenge on the woman if they were betrayed as you were." Zelena placed her hand over Snows.
Snow had a bittersweet smile on her face. "There are a lot of emotions between us. A lot of pain, but I would rather have peace, it's what I have always wanted for Regina and I. I'd rather have my family than some pointless war. Also, it's very hard to shoot Arrows while I'm pregnant."
Everyone at the table chuckled at Snow's remark.
Emma brought the cup to her lips, attempting to sip her Tea.
Before another question stopped her again.
"So, you sure you're not some type of Fairy Tale villain in disguise? Like Mother Gothel or Cruella De Vill?"
'Oh hell, women. Drink the damn Tea!'
"Emma!" Snow admonished.
"No no, it's quite alright dear. It's very comforting to see a daughter so protective of their mother. It's smart to question me, make sure I'm not out to hurt Snow or her baby. No dear, I'm not Gothel, and frankly, I'm far too allergic to dogs to be Cruella. I promise you, I am not in any way out to hurt either of them."
"Is that good enough for you Emma? See, she's fine, she just wants to help." Snow reasoned with her daughter.
Emma nodded. "Yeah yeah, I get it. Sorry bout the 3rd degree, just gotta make sure. Had some problems with people pretending to be what they're really not."
"Like I said dear, caution is important. Frankly id be worried if you didn't question me."
"See. Zelena gets it." Emma said to Snow. Gesturing to the Red head with the same hand that held the cup. She then brought that cup to her lips, finally tasting the tea. An act that made Zelena smile.
"Mmmmmm, Peppermint. Not bad."
Snow didn't see Emma's eyes glow green for a few seconds.
But Zelena did.
After a few hours of talking about what she does and how she would help Snow, and another similar questioning from David on his return, Zelena made her way out of the Charming household. Accompanied by Emma who saw it fit to walk the woman out. Hands in pockets, after having finally put on pants, to Zelena's disappointment, Emma began to speak.
"Hey. Sorry about earlier. Glad to see you see you know your stuff. I think Snow is in good hands."
"To take care of Snow White, to see she will have a healthy baby?. Why it's a dream come true." Zelena said smiling. She was also smiling for another reason, because of Emma's attitude throughout the rest of the morning. The looks she gave Zelena when she thought she wasn't looking, the light touches she gave when they were close. The smiles. Zelena was glad to see potion working.
'Hmmm, now to test it.' Zelena put on a an expression of bashfulness.
"Miss Swan, I hope this isn't too forward of me, but I happen to find you very interesting…and quite frankly, very attractive. I hope this isn't a conflict with my helping your mother, but would you like to have Breakfast together tomorrow morning?"
Emma began to blush at Zelena's request, pushing some of her hair behind her ear.
"Ummm, yeah sure. Yeah, I think I'd like that." Emma said, smiling, She wasn't sure where these new feeling s were coming from, it's like they hit her all of a sudden, but she wasn't gonna question them. Not when they were making her feel good. Zelena stepped closer to the Savior.
'Good, good. Now let's try…'
Zelena placed her hand on Emma's cheek, stroking it, before she leant forward to kiss Emma. The blond was very shocked, but not displeased. Since the morning, after they all got acquainted, she has felt an urge to kiss the pretty Red head, so this was nice. She began to kiss back, lips moving against lips, her hands coming up to Zelena's hair. She could feel Emma's tongue try to make its way into her mouth, but she would have to put a stop to that for now, didn't want to go too far.
She broke the kiss, leaving them both gasping.
"Oh crap, crap, crap. I'm sorry, was that too much?"
"No, no, it's just; umm…well I'm not used to kissing really. I guess it's been a while."
Emma seemed surprised. "Really? Pretty woman like yourself. Figured you would be beating them off with sticks or swords or slingshots or whatever other weapons people used in the Enchanted Forest."
Zelena blushed at her comment, a legitimate blush, and it surprised her how the blonde's comment made her feel. She want used to being called pretty.
"You're sweet darling. One could say the same thing about you."
"Ha!, Yeah, well, I've had my fair share of people in my life, not all good." Emma said looking down in thought before shaking her head, clearing her thoughts. "So, is Granny's cool, tomorrow?"
"Ah yes, I have grown quite fond of that establishment. Yes that would be great."
"Ok then. Tomorrow. Is 9:00?"
"Yes, 9 is very….cool." Zelena said, beginning to walk past Emma, but not before placing a kiss on her cheek. Making Emma blush again.
"See you tomorrow, sweetheart." Zelena said, making her way down the block.
"Yeah…tomorrow." Emma said to herself, touching the spot where Zelena kissed her, smiling, before she made her way back upstairs. Happier than when she first came down.
Since this Is my first story on this side, Reviews would be very appreciated. I wanna know how I'm doing, and how I could make it better.
I wonder if I will start something here, I have only seen one story on the sight with Zelena. Maybe Im starting the Wicked Swan/Savior wave. More stories should be created with her.
C'mon now people! Rebecca Mader is hot!
FYI: The scene where Emma and Henry are playing a game, the game and characters and over the top Special Move all exist. Its called Injustice: Gods Among Us, if anyone wanted to know. I think they were playing Diablo III in the actual show, but I wanted to use something else.
