A/N: changed Emma's age slightly so that Henry wasn't a newborn but still a baby. Enjoy!

Chapter 1

Leaving Storybrooke behind, Regina Mills had driven her way through Boston before catching a flight out to her hopeful destination. She was in search of a young woman she hopes will be the person to break the unfortunate curse that she had placed on the small town that was now well out of sight. She agreed to the curse as Rumple wanted her to enact it and now she was doubting on whether it was his plan all along to take everything from her and there was nothing she could do about it. She had made a deal with him after all. She had spent many years in a town in which was suppose to bring her happiness, the ending she always dreamed of while also tearing apart the person she hated the most. Snow White. Now, she was on her way to find her nemesis daughter in the hopes of ending it all, allowing everyone their memories and lives back to how they once were.

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"You know don't you? What is her name?!" Squinting at the former imp as she steps closer to the shop counter, Regina breathes heavily, awaiting her answer.

Chuckling, Mr Gold holds a finger up to her. "You know me dearie, it comes with a price and my prices are not cheap"

Desperate for an answer, the brunette blurts out the first thing to come to mind as she becomes agitated. "You can have the town. Take over as Mayor, rule the flaming kingdom! I don't care! Tell me!"

Raising an eyebrow, the former imp paces behind the counter then comes to a stop concluding his train of thought. "I believe her name is Emma Swan"

"Where can I find-"

"Ah ah. No. You asked for her name. You want her whereabouts I suggest you use your loyal lapdog for that one"

Sighing, the former Queen turns on her heel and yanks the door open.

"Oh and dearie?"

Peering over her shoulder unimpressed, Regina purses her lips.

Smirking, Mr Gold leans against the glass top. "I want all your belongings gone from the house by the time I close" nodding in a mock bow, the man continues. "It was pleasure doing business with you, your majesty"

Scoffing in disbelief over the former imp, the brunette rolls her eyes then walks out, making sure to slam the door behind her.

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Following the directions provided by Sydney, the former Mayor had already spent a night in a sleazy motel near the airport before hiring out a car once she had landed in Phoenix, Arizona. Having been driving for about an hour, Regina pulls into a side lane to check her map before glancing at the clock to insure she has enough time to get there before pulling back out onto the road. Having spent a night barely sleeping, the woman took an early flight and landed late morning. Soon enough, the brunette knew that she would have to stop for some coffee to keep herself awake from her restless night and somewhat of a panicked flight considering she had never set foot on a plane before and it had become quite the experience. Noticing a sign up ahead, the former Queen steers to the left then heads down another side street leading towards a minimum security prison.

Parking up near the steel gates, the brunette frowns at where she is. Sighing in annoyance, Regina grabs her phone and calls the person reliable. "Sydney, what is the meaning of this? If you have taken me on some wild goose chase, you will be spending the rest of eternity back in that mirror!"

"Your majesty, did you follow my directions?"

"Of course I did you fool! Why has your directions landed me outside of a prison in Phoenix?!" Rubbing her forehead from the impending ache, the brunette glances over at a officer who appears by the gate and another car pulling up beside the welcome sign.

"That is where Emma Swan is my Queen"

"What?" Staring in disbelief, the former mayor goes silent as she watches a young blonde appear behind the bars in a checkered dress and jean jacket. Slipping her glasses on, the young woman reaches up to wrap her long locks in a ponytail as the gates begin to slide open.

"Your majesty?"

Fixated on the woman, Regina barely mutters. "That will be all..." Ending the call and lowering her phone, the brunette continues to watch intrigued as the passenger door of the other car opens revealing a suited woman then a child, a small boy. Placing the boy down, the formal looking woman grips his hand tightly as the boy attempts to stomp wobbly over to the blonde who smiles on sight. Not giving him much chance to walk, Emma runs forward and scoops him up into her arms quickly gaining an excited squeal and chubby hands grabbing at her face.

Letting a smile slip out at the scene, Regina ponders over who the other woman may be and what life is meant for the blonde now. Biting her lip in thought, the former mayors breath hitches as the young blonde glances across the car park and locks eyes with her curiously. Offering a small smile, the brunette then starts her car to leave while thinking over her next move. It was simple to begin with. Find the girl, take her back to Storybrooke and break the curse but now? It just got a whole lot more complicated and in Regina's case it was all thanks to them piercing green eyes.

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Walking through the front door to a tiny one bed apartment, Emma sighs to herself as she looks towards her sleepy son who had now rested her head against her shoulder. "Welcome home Henry...let's hope we can make this work.." Moving towards the bedroom to lay the boy on her bed surrounded by pillows, the blonde scratches her neck as she stares around the empty space. She was now free but didn't have a clue what to do. Checking her phone, the young woman bites her lip at hearing a voicemail from her parole officer about a scheduled meeting and job interview.

Yeah..so much for being free.

Tidying the best she could as she had owned very little, Emma sticks on some microwave noodles then pokes her head around the bedroom door to check on her son. Stirring lightly, Henry whimpers then jumps wide eyed at the unfamiliar surroundings. "..mama..."

Rushing in, the blonde sits on the bed and lifts the boy up into her lap before running a hand through his hair. "It's okay kid..I'm here.."

Sniffling, Henry curls into his mother's arms then watches warily as Emma stands and carries him out to the living area. Settling back on the couch, the young woman slides the boy to beside her. "Are you hungry Henry?"

Eyeing up the noodle pot, the boy goes to reach only to have his hand snatched away.

"Henry no. That's not for you and it's too hot..I got you some porridge.." Standing and taking the pot with her, Emma keeps a close eye on her son while she gets some porridge heated.

Pouting to himself, Henry crawls to the edge of the couch and leans across to use the table as leverage so he could follow his mother.

"Henry no!"

Losing his balance at his mother's raised voice, the boy tumbles off the couch and hits his cheek against the table, bursting into tears on impact. Hurrying over and abandoning their dinner, Emma lifts him up quickly and checks his face seeing a mark appearing already. Dropping back onto the couch, the blonde cradles the boy against her as she begins to sniffle then sob herself. "Oh Henry...why did I think I could do this..." Kissing his head, Emma continues to rock him until his cries die down.

A/N: cont? If so the two women were going to meet next chapter...:p