After coming back from the Underworld Killian decided that it was time for Emma to finally move into the house he bought from them. It has been five months since he came back to life and Robin Hood's funeral. Within those five months, Emma just seemed to disappear. She hasn't shown up for work or any of Henry's school events it was slowly getting to the teenage boy. He thought he did something that upset his biological mother to not want to see him. When he would call Killian always answered the phone he never spoke to Emma directly this was worrying him.
"Mom, can I talk to you?" Henry asked when he came down to Regina's study.
"What is it, Henry?" Regina asked
"It's about ma I haven't heard from her since she moved in with Hook." He explained
"What are you trying to say, Henry? Emma's fine she's a grown woman she can take care of herself." Regina said
"I know that but I've never talk to ma at all. Killian always answers her phone she hasn't shown up for work or my games. Did I do something to upset her?" Henry asked
"Henry you could never do anything wrong," Regina said
"Can you try calling her then? Put it on speaker I want to know why she hasn't called me." Henry asked
"I'll see if it works," Regina said closing the book she was reading grabbing her phone as she dialed Emma's number when it started to ring she clicked the speaker button.
"H-Hello?"Emma's voice said
"Emma, how are you?" Regina asked
"Regina? Why are you calling me?"Emma asked
"Henry has been worried about you. And he feels that he did something to upset you."
"He could never do that. I've just been busy with stuff…..look I have to go. Killian will be home soon."Emma said
"Emma you need to talk to your son then. Avoiding it will only further his doubts."
"I'll try to call him later on in the day…..Killian, you're back early…."Emma said
"Aye, I thought I'd come see what you were doing? Are you on the phone? What did I say about answering the bloody phone!?"
"You weren't here and it was ringing so I….wait I'm sor-"The line cuts off after that point.
"What the heck was that?" Henry asked
"I don't know but we're going to find out get your coat," Regina said
Henry nodded as he ran up the stairs grabbing his coat before making his way back down to the living room. He grabbed his Once Upon a Time book to see if Emma and Hook's story had something shady about it.
"Did ma ever tell you how she met Hook?" Henry asked
"No, we weren't on good terms when that happened. I frankly didn't care at the point in time." Regina said
Henry didn't say anything he just kept flipping through his book to find out how Emma met Killian. When they finally got up to the house they can hear things being thrown and Killian yelling slurs at Emma. Regina told Henry to stay in the car but he didn't listen and Regina couldn't fault him for that Emma is his mother too after all. Bursting through the door they saw Emma in a corner cowering while Killian threw more things at her.
"You stupid little wrench will listen to me next time I give you a command!" Hook yelled
"Hey leave her alone!" Henry yelled not really thinking this through as he tried to run up on Hook only to be thrown back to the ground.
"Who invited you to my damn house brat!?" Hook yelled
"Henry are you alright?" Regina asked
"Ugh I'm fine….go help ma," Henry said
Seeing Emma in this type of state broke Regina's heart. Emma was….no isa strong woman seeing her like this was against everything Emma stood for when she first came to Storybrooke. When Killian stopped throwing things at Emma he grabbed her by the hair along loud growl was heard from the distance a big black and white wolf slowly walked towards Emma growling even louder as Killian didn't let go. The pirate wasn't phased by the deadly creature as he kicked it in the face.
"You really have no regards of anything other than yourself do you?" Regina asked
"What are you doing in my house. What you are doing is illegal." Killian said
"Yes but you see I'm the mayor of this time. And I can have you thrown across the town line to never return. Now let Emma go." Regina demanded
"Oh, what is the Evil Queen going to do to me?" Killian mocked as he wrapped his hand around Emma's throat slowly squeezing cutting off Emma's air supply. Before Regina could react the wolf bit down hard on Killian's arm causing him to drop Emma. Regina quickly grabbed Emma as Killian was being attacked. Henry was about to close his door when the black and white came out blood dripping down its face but it oddly looked friendly he let it hop into a backseat where Emma laid unconscious.
"What are we doing to do with Hook?" Henry asked
"If the wolf hasn't killed him we're deal with him if and when he shows up," Regina said
Getting Emma into the house wasn't that hard. Henry let his mom take over leaving the room to go back to do whatever he was doing. Regina had left room for a short while to get a first aid kit upon returning she saw the wolf lying over Emma in a protective manner, growling at her as if it were telling Regina not to hurt Emma.
"Easy before I do anything with Emma. Let's get you cleaned up I'm sure you don't want Emma getting sit with the blood around your face." Regina said slowly moving forward keeping her hand up the wolf stopped growling and let Regina pet its head.
"Okay, see we have the same intentions we both want to help Emma," Regina said
The wolf sniffed Regina's hand slowly hopping off the bed waiting for Regina to show it to the bathroom. It was quick odd to her it seemed like this wolf could understand everything she's saying. Never having a pet in the house Regina didn't have dog shampoo so she just let warm water go through the wolf's fur the blood slowly washed off and went down the drain-drying the large creature wasn't too hard either. Hopping out of the tub it went back to watching over Emma.
"From the amount of blood, that came off you. I know you didn't kill him and I can't believe I'm talking to a wolf." Regina said
"Ugh…..Wolfie?" Emma asked
"Emma you're awake. How are you feeling?" Regina asked
"I don't want to talk about it….." Emma said
"Okay, that's fine. Emma do you know this wolf?" Regina asked
"I've named her Wolfie, she made me feel less lonely," Emma said
"She seems to really understand English," Regina said the wolf jerked her head as if it were a nod.
"Yeah..." Emma said
"Get some sleep. We'll talk later." Regina said
"Thanks, Regina…," Emma said
"You're welcome," Regina said
She left her room leaving Emma to sleep with the protection of her wolf friend. Regina knocked on Henry's door to give him an update on Emma's state.
"How is she?" Henry asked
"I'm not really sure. She didn't say much."
"You love her don't you?" Henry asked
"It's such a weird time….after Robin's death, I know I should have been sad but I felt kinda of relieved. I didn't have to fake this relationship anymore." Regina said
"It's okay mom. Give ma time I think she'll return the feelings." Henry said
"For now, I'm here for her as a friend." Regina said
"Where's the wolf? Did you learn anything about it?" Henry asked
"Emma named her Wolfie she only stated that she made her feel less alone." Regina said
"Are we keeping it? Cuz that would be a cool pet." Henry asked
"I can't get rid of her. She's got a bond with Emma." Regina said
"Okay, I'll leave you do deal with it then." Henry said
Regina left her son's room to return to hers she was surprised to find the wolf now laying on the floor on the side of the bed where Emma laid.
"You want to respect my space?" Regina said
"I can understand you. And it would be rude of me to just steal your bed." The wolf said
"So, you aren't a normal wolf. I was beginning to question that because you were very responsive when I talked to you. What's your name?" Regina asked
"My name is not important." The wolf said
"Fine be that way. What did you do the handless wonder?" Regina asked
"I bit his leg and dragged him a bit. I didn't want to kill him just send a message to not hurt my friend." The wolf said
"I'm going to ask this again because I want to know how to properly address you. What is your name?" Regina asked
"It's Ashley. Ashley Kimaru and I've known Emma for quite some time now."