Takes place in the same 'world' as Not as it Seems. Note there is a Time jump. You don't have to have read Not as it Seems but some things might make more sense if you did.

Please note Characters are not mine, just borrowing. Not getting paid for this.

This one shot is for EvilQueensDaughterRapunzel.

Hope you enjoy! Please R&R!

Regina and Cora were enjoying their lunch when Regina gets a call from Emma's school, asking her to pick Emma up.

Regina is starting to pack up while trying to explain the call to Cora, "I'm not sure mother. The principal just called and asked me to come to the elementary school and pick Emma up."

Cora took Regina's hand in hers and said, "Everything will be fine. You are probably over reacting. Go I will get the bill. I will come over tonight and you can tell me I am right."

Regina rolled her eyes at Cora's smirk and said, "Thank you mother." With that Regina quickly got up and left the restaurant.

Regina was at the school within 10 minutes.

Sitting outside of the principal's office was a 8 year old Emma and two other boys. Emma had her head bowed down hiding her face, while one of the boys had a bloody nose and the other had a bruise forming on his forehead.

When Regina got there the boy's mother was just leaving the principal's office. She sternly looked at Regina and said, "You should keep an eye on that little monster madam mayor."

Regina was so shocked by the comment that she barely had the chance to give a reply.

Regina walked over to Emma and knelt in front of her. Emma still had her head down and refused to look at Regina.

Regina softly spoke to Emma, "Emma. Baby, look at me. What happened?"

Emma still didn't look up. Regina sighed and walked to the principal's office.

Regina knocked on the door and called out, "Mr. Dale?"

Mr. Dale was newish to Storybrooke, originally hired as Mary-Margret's replacement, the middle aged teacher is now the principal.

Regina had no problems with and was happy when he was chosen to be the new principal.

Mr. Dale looked up from his desk and said, "Madam Mayor, please sit."

Regina took a seat and said, "When I am out of the office or if it pertains to my daughter, calling me Regina or is fine."

Mr. Dale nodded and said, "My apologies . I'm assuming that Emma has told you about what has happened?"

Regina shook her head and said, "You would assume wrong Mr. Dale. Emma hasn't spoken a word since I arrived a few moments ago. She won't even look at me. So please do inform me why my daughter is behaving so oddly."

Mr. Dale took a gulp and said, "Well from what the other students have told me the Lostin brothers were picking on Emma, when she decided to hit them. I'm not sure if that is the full story but all three are being placed on a temporary suspension."

Regina gasped in shock and said, "I see, have you asked Emma what happened?"

Mr. Dale shook his head and said, "She won't talk with me, and she hasn't let anyone near her since the incident happened."

Regina nodded and faced the door, "Emma, come here please."

Regina and Mr. Dale could hear Emma's feet slowly making their way towards the office.

Emma stood at the door with her head down.

Regina was looking at Emma and said, "Emma look at me, right now. I'm not mad ok, I just want to see that you are ok."

Emma slowly lifted her head and looked at Regina.

Regina gasped and quickly got up out of the chair, before kneeling in front of Emma. "Emma! What happened to your cheek?.. Sweetheart?"

Emma's eyes started to tear and Regina picked Emma up like she was the little 4 year old Regina met 4 years ago.

Mr. Dale hadn't seen the bruise yet so when Emma lifted her head he too gasped.

When Regina sat back down with Emma in her arms, Mr. Dale looked at Regina and asked, "Do you think she will tell you what happened?"

Regina looked down at Emma and said, "Emma, you need to tell Mr. Dale exactly what happened today. I promise I won't get mad."

Emma looked at Regina and softly asked, "Promise?"

Regina nodded and kissed Emma's head, "I promise."

Emma looked at Mr. Dale and told him what happened, "I was on the swings at recess when Tommy and Patrick told me to leave. I told them I didn't want to, so they pushed me off. I went to get back on the swing but Tommy tripped me and I fell into the swing pole. The Patrick started laughing and said that I was a dumb girl and that's why no one wanted to adopt me. And I told him that wasn't true, then he said that mommy didn't really love me and that you were gonna send me back. I didn't mean too hurt him, I just got mad and pushed him; but he tripped and hit his nose against Tommy's head. I'm sorry."

After hearing about what really happened, Regina was more upset that the boys made a comment about Emma's adoption and past, than she was about Emma pushing one of the boys.

then looked at Emma and asked, "Emma why didn't you say anything before?"

Emma shrugged and said, "Cause you said no fighting, no exceptions. What difference would it make?"

Mr. Dale nodded and said, "You're right, that was my fault. But Emma if I am to be fair you need to tell me what happened and let your mother and I make the decision about your punishment. So from now on you tell me or one of the teachers if someone is bothering you; and if there is another incident we will deal with it."

Emma nods and says, "Ok."

Regina looked at Emma and asked again, "Ok?"

Emma gave a small smiled and said, "Ok Mommy"

Regina kisses Emma's forehead and asks , "Is Emma still suspended? What about the other boys?"

sighs and says, "Unfortunately I have to suspend Emma, but I'm not going to put it on her file. We will call it a sick leave. As for the Lostin boys I will have to call their mother and discuss the situation."

Regina nodded and said, "Thank you Mr. Dale. How long will Emma have to be out?"

Mr. Dale looked at a piece of paper and said, "How about we just say until Monday. So Tomorrow and Friday."

Regina sighed and agreed, "Alright, that seems reasonable."

Emma slid off of Regina's lap and grabbed her backpack. Regina shook hands with Mr. Dale and thanked him again for being understanding and for not putting the 'suspension' on Emma's record.

Emma waved bye to and took Regina's hand as they walked out of the school.

Regina decided not to punish Emma too severely for fighting, just not being able to watch TV after dinner for the rest of the week.

Cora was waiting outside of the house when Regina and Emma pulled into the driveway.

Emma got out of the car and ran to Cora, giving her a hug, "Nona!"

Cora smiled at Emma, but it dropped when she saw the bruise on her cheek. "Emma darling what happened?!"

Cora pulled Emma back and looked at her face. Emma explained what happened and Cora gently kissed the bruise. Cora then whispered, "Good job darling, don't ever let someone degrade you and make you feel like nothing. You my darling are a princess."

Emma smiled and gave Cora another big hug.

Regina had hung back by the car and allowed Cora and Emma to talk for a moment.

Emma looked at Regina and asked, "Mommy can we have chili tonight?"

Regina nodded and unlocked the door, "Yes, go do the homework you have for this week and I'll call you down when it is ready."

Emma ran upstairs to finish the work that had been assigned to her.

Dinner went smoothly. Cora talked about her and Henry's most recent trip to Spain and all of the lovely sights that they saw. Emma seemed to be most interested in the castles that Cora talked about. Regina just liked that she, her mother, and her daughter, were all able to sit together and share a civil meal.

Emma said good night and went upstairs after she finished her apple pie, leaving Cora and Regina to talk.

Regina handed Cora a glass of wine and sat on the opposite couch facing Cora. Regina took a sip of the wine that was in her own glass and sighed.

Cora smiled and said, "You my dear are a wonderful mother, don't ever doubt that."

Regina looked at Cora wondering how she knew exactly what she was thinking about. Cora just took a sip of wine and said, "Call it a mothers intuition." Regina continued to stare at Cora in awe over how much she has changed over the past few years.

Cora then patted the space next to her on the couch and told Regina to bring her brush.

Regina quickly went upstairs, checking in on a sleeping Emma and the to her room to retrieved her brush. Regina went back downstairs and sat next to Cora.

Cora hummed and gently brushed Regina's shoulder length hair.

Regina began to relax, remembering back to a time when she was very young and Cora would brush her hair for her, in those rare moments of tenderness.

Regina closed her eyes and relaxed. Cora hmmed and said, "It's getting long. You always had beautiful hair. Got that from your fathers side."

Regina chuckled and said, "I've decided to grow it out. I figure this is a whole new me why not change up my style a little? Maybe I'll add a few dreads."

Cora stopped brushing and looked to Regina. Seeing Regina's smirk Cora flicked Regina's shoulder and said, "That's not funny dear. I would hate to see you have to shave your head to get them out."

Regina laughed and said, "I don't think dreads are for me mother."

Cora smiled and continued brushing. Regina leaned back into Cora and said, "I used to love when you would brush my hair for me."

Cora placed the brush on the table and started massaging Regina's scalp, "I know dear, you used to purr right before you would fall asleep."

Regina turned around shocked and said, "Did not!"

Cora laughed and said, "Oh yes you did. I believe your father and I have it on a home movie somewhere."

Regina laid back down and said, "That is a home movie that can stay lost"

Cora laughed and asked, "Don't want to show Emma?"

Regina chuckled and shook her head, "No. That daughter of mine would never let me hear the end of it. She reminds me so much of myself it is almost frightening."

Cora smiled and said, "You are only afraid because you knew how good you were at sneaking around."

Regina looked at Cora with wide eyes as Cora just laughed, "You used to think you were so quite when you would sneak out and go out with Kathryn."

Regina sat up and looked at Cora, "Wait you knew?!"

Cora nodded her head, "Of course. You always forgot that one stair creaked and that your father and I could hear it, no matter what."

Regina groaned and shook her head.

Cora laughed again and said, "Don't worry you still have a few more years to find the creaky floorboards before Emma starts sneaking out."

Regina snapped her head up and looked at Cora, "No. She wouldn't! Emma wouldn't."

Cora laughed harder and said, "Oh yes she will. And that first boyfriend, or girlfriend. First kiss, breakup.. sexual encounter"

Regina just groaned and said, "ugh! Mother stop!"

Cora stood up and said, "Don't worry you will be fine."

Regina stood and gave Cora a hug, "Thank you."

Cora kissed Regina on the templed and said, "Anytime darling."

Regina walked Cora to the door and gave her one last hug before watching Cora get into her car and drive home.

Regina closed and locked the door, grabbed her brush, turned out the lights and headed upstairs.

Regina got ready for bed and was laying in bed when she thought about Emma growing up.

Regina couldn't stop the frightening thoughts of Emma becoming a teenager or an adult. Regina then decided to check on Emma. Regina opened Emma's door and sighed in relief seeing that Emma was sleeping peacefully in her bed.

Regina walked over to Emma and pulled her blankets up and tucked her in again. Regina kissed Emma on the head and said, "You are always going to be my little girl. Don't grow up."

Emma just snuggled closer towards Regina and mumbled a distorted sounding, "Ok mommy."

Hey, so this is the first one shot that I have done for this story. This is not going to be updated regularly (sorry). I am willing to consider any prompts you have for me. Just PM me or leave a review! :)