this story is set in season 2 after Regina absorbed the curse. This is my first time writing a one shot. hope you guys enjoy and don't be afraid to comment constructive criticism.

I knew I should have let her die. If I did, I would have Henry all to myself, but I was soft and allowed myself to hope. I hoped that by saving the Savior, it would save me My son would finally forgive me, so I foolishly allowed the death curse to overtake me. Let it's green sparks ravage me. It was so painful, but I gritted through it. and hoped it would be worth it.

Hope is nothing but a lie. A way to make yourself feel good after doing the right thing. All i wanted was my son back, but I sit alone in my mansion. The walks echoing my sorrows. I sipped from the glass of apple cuder clutched in my , I closed my fist and opened it again. Tiny green sparks shot out of my fingertips.

It was a stupid mistake to absorb that curse. Now it will destroy me. The way it was supposed to destroy my mother. I will die in this mansion as a lonely and broken women.

What is the point of going on? My son hates me, and the town I worked so hard on to build was taken from me. Everything I held dear is gone.

All because of those self righteous Charmings. Especially the Sheriff.

That idiotic blonde crashed into my life and stole my son. How can she be a mother, when she was the one who gave him up? Her obnoxious smile sends chills down my spine. Her leather jackets and skin tight jeans makes me want to vomit.

And yet I was hurt when she walked away with my son, leaving me behind with nothing but a weak thank you. I can't believe I missed that woman. How she used to get under my skin and rile me up was the only thing that made me feel alive.

Now I just sit in the dark, drinking away my sorrows. Green sparks randomly shooting out. I can feel its magic in my blood. I can feel the morbid taste of death. And for once in my life I want it to go away. To end everything about my existence.

I faintly hear a knock on the door, but I ignore it to allow the curse to take over my senses. I hear a high scream. It makes my ears ring, and then I'm aware its me who is screaming. My jaw hurts and my throat become parched. The glass in my hand explodes in green sparks. My hand is numb as glass pierce through skin.

In the darkness, all I see is green. All I hear is my heart beating faster and the pounding of my door. I don't care for any of that. I sit still, waiting for the end. Green sparks turn to lightning as it engulfs my body. I scream again, not in pain but in fear.

"Regina!"

I hear a big crash. And my eyes drift shut.

"What on Earth...Regina!.. Are you okay?"

I was vaguely aware of a body cradling my own. It feels warm. So warm. I snuggle closer, wanting more. I beathe in deeply. Musk and Cinnamon. What an interesting combination. The body lifts me bridal style. They must be strong, like a brave knight. I feel blonde hair tickle my face.

In those arms, I felt safe. Those sparks can't hurt me because I was protected. By the knight who was covered in leather. So my knight prefers leather than armor. That's good.

Before I gave into the darkness, I used my strength to see who my savior was.

Emma.

She saved me. How fitting. The savior save the Evil Queen from herself.

I looked deeply into her eyes and noticed it was wet with tears. She couldn't care for me. Could she?

"Hey, you're okay now. I won't let anything hurt you. Just sleep."

My eyes involuntarily started to drift back closed, but I wanted to say something before I fell into oblivion. Even with my sore throat and dry lips, in my moment of weakness I thanked the savior.

"My knight in shining leather."