Chapter 1

"Em! You're a life saver!"

Looking towards her australian friend, Emma sniggers at the woman's dramatics. "Yeah, of course..I'm just slightly confused because these events, conventions, whatever you call them are usually a big thing and you just called your local sheriff of a small town to come be security?" Screwing her nose at the last part, the blonde watches as the brunette goes from one end of the table to the other, organizing tickets.

Belle stops briefly and looks over. "There are other security here but I needed you to cover this section because its my section I need someone who will do a good job. I finally got a chance to prove myself and now I'm...petrified that I'm going to lose a..a celebrity!"

Biting her lip, the sheriff grabs at her friends shoulders. "Okay first off, calm down and second, just stop and breathe"

The brunette nods slowly and sits down on the chair behind her while fiddling with her ID tag. Grinning at her acomplishment, Emma turns hearing a shout of her name. "Hey guys, what are you doing here?"

Following her son, Mary Margaret grabs him before he ruins all of Belle's hard work. "We are here as guests..this one was adament he wanted to get an autograph.."

Neal nods before pointing up at the photo of who he wants to see. "I want to meet her Emma! She's a Queen, well supposed to be an Evil Queen"

Glancing up at where he is pointing above a chair where the person will be sitting to give autographs, the blonde raises an eyebrow at the brunette's photo. "She doesn't look evil bud.."

Shaking his head with a laugh, the ten year old then smiles. "No Emma, that is her character! I hear shes nice really"

"Oh..got it" the blonde chuckles then looks to his mother. "Looks like you got your work cut out for you today.."

Mary Margaret smiles nervously. "Actually..."

"Emma can you take me? When its time to queue up?" Neal asks as he looks between the pair. "I asked mom already"

The sheriff looks guilty at the boy. "Neal I gotta work..thats why I'm here, Belle needs help"

"Emma, you're covering here anyway you can take Neal when its time" Belle cuts in with a smile as she leans across the table and high fives the boy.

"Thanks Belle!" Neal grins then points to Emma. "See you later!"

Laughing, the blonde waves before turning to her friend. "Kids..."

The brunette nods with a teasingly smile then nudges her. "Yeah, who'd have them?"

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Cutting through the crowds of people, Emma tilts her head up to search for Belle as she reaches the packed table. Finding her at the corner, the blonde stands beside her. "Well it certainly is a turn out.."

Belle nods worriedly. "The signings start in ten minutes"

"Okay, I'm just gonna keep an eye out from behind the tables..that way I'm close if any nut job decides to do something"

"Thanks, I so owe you a drink"

"Or two?" Emma smiles before turning around hearing a woman clear her throat.

"Excuse me..I just need to get to my chair" the brunette nods towards the last remaining empty chair below her photo with a small smile as she removes her sunglasses.

Staring at her, the blonde backs up against the make shift wall. "Sorry.."

Continuing to walk past, the woman glances back with another smile then sits down, starting a conversation with the person sat next to her who is also signing.

"Is..is that the woman Neal wants to see?"

Nodding, Belle marks her off on her clipboard. "Yeah thats Regina"

Regina..okay.." Emma watches her for a moment intrigued as the woman pushes her hair back then pulls her phone from her jacket pocket. "She's..not what I expected.."

Raising an eyebrow curiously, the australian places her clipboard down and crosses her arms. "What did you expect Emma? Her photo is right above her?"

"Yeah but like what Neal said thats her character right..she looks so different..more casual"

Reading between the lines, Belle pats her shoulder. "Well you have to take Neal up soon so maybe you can speak to her"

"Why would I...nevermind" the blonde smiles then begins to walk along the table to keep a watch.

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Standing behind the actors, Emma watches as they all sign autographs and take part in conversations with the fans. Noticing the guard beside Regina stand for his break, the blonde smirks slightly and walks over before sitting down quietly to take his place. Glancing over briefly, the brunette then stands to lean across the table for a photo. Smiling for the camera, Regina looks in awe at the small girl who wanted a photo then holds her autograph out. "Don't forget this cutie"

Going shy, the girl takes it and waves, leaving with her mother. Sitting back, the brunette looks around as two supervisors pull the rails across for a short break.

"How comes you allow that?"

Looking over towards Emma, Regina frowns. "Allow what?"

Gesturing to the girl in the distance, Emma looks back at her. "The photo, I mean you have your photoshoots in an hour..and in a crowd like this it could be dangerous"

Leaning against the table and grabbing her water bottle, the brunette responds. "True but at the end of the day, no matter how many times you tell a crowd to not take personal photographs, they will. Can't beat them, join them. At least then the majority of photos posted online are with my consent.."

"Makes sense I guess..just be careful.."

Raising an eyebrow with a smile, Regina chuckles. "Worried are we?"

Holding her hands up in defense, Emma laughs. "You're on my watch so at this moment in time yes"

"So when you leave this table, thats it, how comforting.."

"Speaking of leaving the table, your guard is back and I need to get someone..I will be back" the blonde stands, allowing the guard to take back his chair. Regina tilts her head and watches as the blonde heads down to the rails and off into the distance.

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"Calling for the last autograph session before the photoshoots! Only one item per person can be signed unless you have brought an extra ticket!"

Being pulled along to the front, Emma bites her lip as they reach the table and Neal practically beams at being first. Keeping him safely in sight, the blonde holds his shoulders. "You're up bud"

Marching up to the table, Neal waves at Regina with a grin. "Hello! I'm Neal!"

Regina smiles back and holds her hand out to shake his. "Nice to meet you Neal" glancing up to his adult, the brunette looks slightly shocked to see Emma standing there. "Hello again"

The blonde smiles then rubs Neal's arms. "Come on bud people are waiting"

"Oh.." Neal passes his picture for signing. "I think you play a great Queen!"

Signing the picture, Regina nods in thanks. "Thank you Neal..and you're the first person to leave the Evil part out"

Shrugging as if its nothing the boy looks serious. "She's just misunderstood"

Laughing, the brunette nods in agreement. "That she is dear..thank you for coming to see me"

Shaking her head in disbelief, Emma gives Regina an apologetic look then leads Neal away.

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Slumping down onto a chair as the place has now cleared out, Emma yawns as she sits back.

"Long day?"

"Something like that.." Looking up, the blonde looks surprised. "..why are you still here?"

Pulling out a chair to join Emma, the brunette gets her sunglasses out ready. "It was advisable to stay inside until the crowds had cleared..don't want to get jumped as I get to my car now do I? Especially with my security still inside, sitting at an empty table"

"I wasn't your security..I mean yeah it was my job to cover the area but I saw that your guard needed assistance so he could leave"

"Oh..so you choose to sit with me" the woman teases as she looks at the blonde.

Eyes widening through embarrassment at the realization, the blonde rubs her neck. "Something like that..and thanks by the way, with Neal earlier.."

Nodding, Regina smooths out her black sundress. "He was sweet..although you seem pretty young to be his mother if you don't mind me saying"

Chuckling, Emma sits up. "Oh no he's not my son..hes just a friends...although I do have a son but hes too little to be here..he's only two.." Biting her lip, the blonde reaches in her jean pocket and pulls out a photo of a brown haired, green eyed boy with a toothy grin while holding an ice cream. "That's him"

Taking the photo, Regina smiles in awe. "He looks like you.."

"Thanks..he's a great kid"

Handing the photo back, the brunette goes to speak but is interupted by her security guard.

"Miss Mills? We are ready for you now.."

Looking slightly sad, Regina stands up. "Thank you.." Turning to Emma who also stands, the brunette holds her hand out. "It was nice to meet you...?"

"Emma" accepting her hand, the blonde shakes then gestures to the door. "I'm actually heading out now anyway so I'll walk with you"

Smiling, the brunette follows her guard out while slipping her glasses on, on the way. Following behind until they reach outside, Emma reaches out for her arm to get her attention. "I'm going the other way..it was great meeting you. Never know, we might see each other again"

Regina nods. "Yes, that would be...good" taking hold of the car door, the brunette watches as the blonde waves and heads off towards a smaller car in the distance. Seeing another blonde exit the car, Regina lifts her shades to get a closer look, just in time to see a small boy run around to Emma and bear hug her legs. Smiling at the scene, she climbs into the car before addressing the guard once more. "Can you do me a favour and find out that woman's full name?"

A/N: this was a random idea so if you have any to add, let me know!