Something more than frienemies

*disclaimer* I do not own Once Upon A Time or its characters. I also do not own the idea just the story I make from Annajadekin's idea I was asked to write a Swan Queen story where there is a villain that needs to be defeated but the only way to defeat it is by Emma and Regina working together. For reasons unknown to others they refuse to until they finally face each other. are their feelings or fear of being denied too strong or is the love they feel for each other stronger?

Annajadekin thank you for this prompt and thank you for choosing me, you all should know Annajadekin has read my work and requested I write this thus hopefully here is your newest favorite thing to read.

This a swan queen despite how it looks at first!

Emma's P.O.V

friends that always look like enemies, that's what we are. At least that's what it looks like to just about anyone that sees us in a room together. If she is in a room with me generally she mad at me. You can tell by the way she has her arms crossed and her lips are pursed. I love the way she does it just not when it's aimed at me. Ever since our time in Camelot she's been angry with me and I just can't understand why. Being without the truth of what happened I can understand their thoughts that I was the one who gave into the darkness but now that I admitted that I turned Hook as a last resort and that he clearly gave up his humanity for revenge I just had to make things better.

With Henrys help I got my magic back to help him gather the dream catchers. Once he had them I told him I had something else I could do to help and poofed him back to the library where I trusted Regina would be able to unlock their memories. Once Henry was gone I hurried to help rumple not die at the hands of Hook. By the time I got there though Hook was down and Rumple had the Excalibur to his neck. Though I made him a hero with a clean slate I couldn't help but think he would kill him right then and there. I cringed as I hesitated to stop it but I didn't have to seeing as Hook disappeared. I knew his ship would be his comfort place after a lose like that but I also realized he made the curse and even though I wouldn't minded a home with him I knew I wasn't ready to have made it my home when I added my own magic to the curse. When I arrived at his home I started up the steps slowly and knocked expecting a barrier of some kind.

"Welcome love, I guess you get this place was my doing now. Just a reminder of how you effected me only to hurt me in the worst way possible." His tone was bitter though it hadn't changed since the last time we spoke either I had hoped he would say he kept it in hopes of things working between us. I stare around and try to imagine it as mine.. As ours but I can't. The same place He picked out for us that yes I suppose I did think I could settle down with Hook here even though I would have to live with knowing Regina was settling down with forest boy. The thought really did kill me. Her, Henry and Robin oh and Roland, then I guess you couldn't forget Zelena and their new daughter either. They were turning into quite the big family while I had nothing left to build one with. Tears began welling up ready to fall down my face as I stopped at the kitchen that I knew I'd never have Regina and one of her famous breakfasts before work or as Henry got up on the weekends.

"Oh don't cry love you did this to yourself by trying to control me."

"I wasn't.. I didn't try to-" he cuts off my lame explanation by snapping his fingers and making the ring he gave me come to him.

"I know it's painful but clearly not as painful as what else is killing you swan. It's clear to me now, you never did have eyes for me until Robin came round. Seems you can't handle competition so you thought settling for me would work. No wonder you didn't love me enough to just let me die instead of become this." As he threw his ring around his own neck I wanted to object but knew I couldn't deny it. "Don't worry you can keep it I just wanted to be sure to say goodbye to it since you don't mind using people or their things you can settle with being alone in your new house."

like breaking ice a knock at the door shatters the fierce moment between us and what ever walls I let drop were back up. In a blink of an eye Hook was gone and I was alone surrounded by echoes of knocking going through the empty house. I swing the door open to find Regina scowl and all waiting on my porch.

"ah good you didn't use your son to help yourself disappear to help your lost lover. Though why you still want to live in a house you got for you two I don't know."

"Regina." I grimace noticing her car with her family in it waiting by the drive. " I didn't pick it he did actually to tell me I could have it alone now. I thought I must have but with my memories back I didn't build this curse and I didn't make this my home. Now if you will leave me alone I have to stop my now ex from killing everyone I love." I slam the door but not before giving Henry a heart felt smile. I don't want him thinking I hate him. With the door between us I fall apart crying loudly as I expect her to be half way to her car by now. My back on the door I slide down an let my head fall back. 'What have I gotten myself into?' I ask myself.

Regina's P.O.V

I wonder as I stand on the porch hearing Emma cry if I was just a little to harsh. She had just been official not so officially dumped by her angry pirate. How could he not see she loved him to much to let him die. I don't mean to be to mean I just never liked them together anyways. Ever since their first kiss in Neverland, to hounding her down with professed love, to his now easily ruined feels for her because of this one thing. They could be eternal together and happy I'm sure yet instead he looks at it all as a curse that has no possible goodness to it. If handless wonder had been Daniel, no if it had been Emma, I would have done the same thing. At least they could still be together.

After just staring at the door letting her cry's tear me apart inside I come back to my sense hearing Robin having trouble with our new little girl. I can't help but feel some guilt in even thinking that since it isn't yet again really my child but my sisters. Hurrying off to the car I easily soothe the baby and then get us headed home before it gets to late. I spend the night distracting myself with cooking dinner and keeping Ariana happy since Robin was not quite use to the infant's material from this realm. Ariana was in remembrance of Marian which though slightly unsettling was very understandable seeing how I named Henry after my own father.

Robin was a tender man who needed someone to keep him strong. He needed guidance and if it wasn't me then it would be my sister. There was always the fear in me that she would be like mother in raising a child. It's funny how long ago I thought it would be me before I had taken Henry up for adoption. Sometimes I knew the trouble and long term heartache I was getting myself into but others it felt possible to be content with the man fate said I'd be happy with.

Many times though it was impossible to imagine it if not with Emma. Deep down I knew it was not going to happen seeing how she was clearly into men and most recently gave anything to save the man she loved. My best chance was to maintain what I had so one day I could be happy. To do that I would likely have to hurt Emma by stoping Killian by any means necessary. Henry's safety was most important. it was oddly enough Henry that pulled me from my thoughts while cooking. coming to me to complain that Robin was making a mess of changing Ariana again. i sighed and put down the spatula on my way out of the kitchen I asked Henry to take over for a moment while I sorted the problem out.

The moment i entered the room i understood why Henry was in such a hurry to get me. Robin was soaked in pee from his neck down and his attempt at adding baby powder was shown all over the baby and floor. Though I had encountered this with Henry I couldn't help but feel the obligation eat away at me. It was just like when i raised Snow. That frustation of taking care of another mothers child it apparently knew no bounds. Even in this case where Ariana could easily turn out to be mine and Robin's yet Zelena would still always be there.

Nudging Robin out of the way as gently as possible I told him to hurry upstairs for a shower and to change before dinner was done while I took over. His defeated look really only slightly made me feel guilty. I mustered a small smile to reassure him it was okay and that I wasn't upset. When he came back down I had just laid a very tired Ariana down in her bassinet. Taking the baby monitor down stairs with me as I left. Thankfully the fiasco was forgot by the end of the night and the meal went uninterrupted.

It wasn't until the next morning the peace was cracked. At the front door were Snow and her charming prince knocking relentlessly until I crawled out of bed and quickly picking up the now crying baby before making our way down stairs.

"What is it I can do for you now? Have you forgotten I'm raising another infant which you two just woke?" I allow my frustration to show by the tone in my voice. They have enough brains to at least look as much sorry as they do guilty.

"Sorry we just saw Emma working very hard through her window..like books everywhere and magic stuff. We thought maybe we could take care of things for you and you could help her." Snow says and reaches out to caress Ariana's cheeks. Even though she has calmed down the redness is evident in her cheeks.

"You two always work best together anyways we thought-" David starts but I cut him off not willing to touch that topic with a ten foot pole.

"You thought wrong Miss Swan is a dangerous Dark One who is love struck with another more dangerous Dark One. I do believe if anyone was to get in her way from saving Hook she would end them right then and there. Our ideas are too far apart to work together. But then again perhaps you wouldn't mind that." I know it's not true they care for me as much I've agreed I do care for them now but I can't help Emma save Hook when I personally think it's a waste of time. I would be better for her but she will never see that an so I'd be killing myself. I slam the door as much and as hard as I dare to with Ariana still in my arms. I don't wish to start her crying again.

It's much to early for all this and when I lay her back down I wander down stairs for a scotch over ice. I decide to make breakfast knowing I can easily finish the glass before Henry comes down. Robin sleeps like the dead until about noon and Ariana will be up again shortly after breakfast I just know it. I wasn't prepared for a surprise visit from Emma but there she was gazing at my glass when I turned around to pick up a plate to fill with food. I yelp just slightly but keep my grip on the plate.

"it's a little early for the hard stuff isn't it Madam Mayor. I saw my parents passing my place today just knew they would come ask you to help me. I see coming here to tell you don't was a waste. Though I am curious are you drinking because of them or because of the idea of working with me?" I say nothing. I'm unable to admit it's working with her because I know she's still hopeful she is wanted even as the Dark One. 'Once and orphan always an orphan.' Comes to mind from something Mal told me her daughter said even after finding her mother.

"No matter, you were correct I will stop anyone not willing to save Hook but not because I'm 'love struck.' I made him this way so I have to fix it. I was so caught up in not losing another chance in happiness I did something to him he would hate me for. I have to fix it..." Her gaze trails off as if she were seeing the inner Dark One again. I can tell she is just lost in thought though. Even though it sounds as if she's only doing this out of obligation I can't help but feel I would still be hurting myself when I end up watching them make up. I step closer to her and more away from the counter as I feel words to fight with coming out. She doesn't back up leaving us only paces from each other. My heart begins racing watching her lovely face respond to my words.

"Look Miss Swan, I don't dictate your love life but you have always been able to do much better. Now that he is the Dark One you better than anyone should know how hard it is to turn down the darkness. You have never done what rumple, Hook, or I have so just imagine how easy it is for him to give into it all over again. He's a bigger danger than you are as the Dark One you may have to admit it is what's best sooner or later but hopefully later it's not to late for me to help you. Now if you excuse me I have to get breakfast ready for our son who will be down soon. I don't need him seeing us at ends with each other again." As if taking my answer as sufficient enough she looks at me confused for a moment but nods and vanishes but not before whisking up my glass of scotch and gulping down half of what was left.

I curse to myself as I realize the last look on her face before gulping my drink was hurt. I had called her a danger to her face and that must have hurt especially rubbing in that I was able to see our son freely see yet she was not. I pick up the glass with one gulp the golden liquid is gone but there is a lasting sent of cinnamon which I recognize as Emma's. I hum as I take it in already missing her presence. This moment doesn't last very long as soon as I hear a door close quietly upstairs I know it's Henry coming. I quickly rinse out the cup and grab a second batch of eggs to make my own plate. My body is trembling from nerves as I wonder if he heard Emma here or not.

A small yawn and rub of the eyes tells me he literally only just woke up. I sigh relieved kmowing we can share the morning and breakfast in peace as he sits down to eat.

This is how it was. Emma alone and misunderstood while she was trying to fix her mistakes and Regina attempting to live life the way fate told her to. Both women trying to live a life with what they were given. Willing to be happy with the second best in their life. It was this way until Hook had gone a little over board on his whole revenge thing and Robin out of distaste for his actions happened to say he and Emma were both trouble and should be dealt with swiftly. Regina found herself incapable of staying in his presence at which point she magically sent him away from what was her temperary hospital room. After doing so she cried because Emma had yet to come see her since she was attacked just the other day and yet she still felt as though Emma knew but didn't care. Knowing this she still couldn't let Emma go down for Hook. She couldn't imagine the pain losing Emma would cause an surely now Robin knew that too.

Truth was Emma herself had known Regina was attracted by Hook and in a fit of anger tried facing Hook alone. No one was there to see the two Dark Ones beat the crap out each other but from dusk till dawn the two were no more possible lover they were enemies and yet Emma still lost. Hook took the upper hand by throwing her across the forest leaving her knocked out with a hit to the head from a bolder. He knew this wasn't over but that he would have to make sure the two never fought together if he wanted things his way in the end. Regina herself had put up a wonderful fight but she was not as tough as emma. It was such a rare chance for him to strike Emma down for good but since he had so much to take from her before finishing his plans he left her be for now.

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I did it this way to introduce Emma's and Regina's own situations so I hope you all can imagine the next chapter being much better.

that's it for this chapter though. I seriously hope it was awesome for you all. Again a big thanks for the prompt and I hope to have more up soon. I really like reviews and followers so don't forget.