Regina's hand twitched and tingled in her sleep. As images of her past flashed before her eyes. Conjuring fire balls and destroying kingdoms. The way everyone's eyes turned to her, the respect and fear in their eyes. The feeling of absolute power that came with their looks. Finally, freedom from mother. Pushing her into the mirror and seeing her for the last time. Finally rid of the only controlling force in her life.
Seeking revenge on Snow. Revenge on everyone that had let her suffer under her mother's thumb. Casting the curse. Creating an entire land through magic. There was no power like that. It was-
She jerked awake, heart racing, feeling slightly sick. Regina watched the shadows from trees dancing on the walls. She felt movement on the bed behind her. Just Emma stirring. Regina put her hand on Emma's side, feeling her steady heartbeat and the rise and fall of her chest. Then she cuddled up against her savior.
Emma turned and mumbled softly "whu?"
"Nothing. I love you, Emma."
"luf you too R'gina" Emma snuggled back into Regina's arms.
With her wife in her arms, Regina drifted off to sleep again. And she dreamt of her family. Emma and Henry. Picnics in the backyard. Gardening in the spring. Feeding the ducks in the park. And all the things that they would do together. Christmases, thanksgivings, birthdays, and dinners as a family. And every single tiny moment in between.