A/N : I do not own OUAT. Though.. it would be rather cool.

I feel as though I am in a box and being teased with the peaks of sunlight that shines through the cracks. My parents told me that it was for my own safety. That they did not want any harm to come to me. But through the floor boards, I can hear their laughter and the music. I was their little Princess.

Until the Evil Queen appeared in my room, 2 winters ago.

" Happy 16th Birthday my dear Emma" My Mother, Snow, whispered in my ear. My sleep filled eyes snapped open to my Mother. A small smile fell on my mouth, as I see both My Parents standing in front of my bed, with abnormally large smiles.

"James! Get the gift!" Snow almost screamed at my Father. He looked almost confused until he figured out what she meant and left the room.

Yawning, I get out of bed. Stretching my limbs as I tumble from out of the sheets, tangled golden hair falls over my eyes. I brush it away, as James joins us again. In his arms is a large emerald green ball gown. I groan quietly.

I could have got anything in the Kingdom, and they get me a dress. I huff.

Slipping a faked smile back upon my face and took the dress from my Father.

"Thank you very much" I whisper to them.

"You have to wear it tonight for your ball!" Snow looks like she's about to wet herself from her un-contained excitement.

The day past slowly, anticipation for the ball is seen in many eyes. Royal families from across the seas started arriving in their carriages. Dresses of all colours are filling the ball room. Princes and Kings stand straight in groups, sizing each other up.

I stand from a top of the stairs. Fiddling with the lace on my dress, my hair covers my eyes slightly. I can feel a pull on my hair as my Mother ties it up in an elegant like style. She is dressed in a simple purple gown, with red gems on the boarder of it. My father stands silently beside her, with a smile graced on his features. My Mother has small tears in her eyes. They look almost proud. I nervously smooth out the invisible wrinkles in my dress, as the trumpets are sounded through the castle.

" It is time Emma" My Father speaks with little authority.

They slowly make their way down the stairs, his arm draped around hers. They complement each other. I know why they are so excited for this ball; it is not because it is my 16th birthday. They plan on me finding my prince tonight. Even if I do not want one… they never asked if maybe I just wanted a Princess or.. a Queen.. I am slightly surprised of that admittance.

The ball is boring, as you can suspect. My feet are sore from all the dancing with the 'inappropriately-handsy' princes. No Princess has asked me to dance. They are all too busy fawning over the princes. Well fine, they can have them. I would not care less.

I slowly sneak away from the party. Finding the secret staircase at the end of the west corridor, that leads to my bed chamber, glancing back ever few steps. I need to breathe. It is all too much. The dancing, the Princes, the huge smiles my parents have plastered on their faces.

I slip into my bed chambers, almost ripping off this really tight dress. I gently toss it to the ground and grab on my black leather riding pants and a white riffled shirt that hung of me nicely.

I sigh softly, sitting on my bed. The first time today, a real smile falls upon my face.

Suddenly, there is a creak in the floor board. I jump off my bed, staring in the darkest corner of my room. A figure is looming there.

" Who is there..?" I croak.

The figure moves slowly out of the shadows. A leather clad leg comes into view first, followed by a slim torso covered in a fitted deep black corset. The figures face comes into view and I gasp, stumbling back onto my bed.

" .. The Evil Queen" I whisper out.

She laughs softly, and tucks a hair behind her ear.

" You may call my Regina, dear. " She states.

Confusion clouds over my eyes. Why is she being so… nice? Is she not supposed to be evil?

She must have caught on to my confusion, and slides her way towards me.

" I got you a present for your birthday, my dear" Suddenly, smoke appears in her hand and a necklace appears before my eyes. She holds her hand up to me, gesturing towards me to take it from her. I hesitantly take it, softly gripping the necklace. The pendant has a small heart embedded with a swan in the middle of it with a crown upon its head.

A small smile graces my lips and my eyes dart to her face. She looks to familiar, like we met before. But how would I not remember a beautiful woman, like herself. There is a beautiful smile full blown on her face. It is not an evil smirk or a smile that hides a secret. She looks absolutely happy..

Have my parents been telling me a lie all these years.

Stories told about an Evil Queen. Whos heart was so dark, she couldn't love.

Was it all made up.

A frown is evident on my lips. Her eyes see my face and the smile is quickly gone, worry clouds over her features.

" What is wrong, dear…" She grips my hand, holding it to her chest. I stare at our link hands.

She looks like she would do absolutely anything to see me smile. I internally smile at the fact.

" .. Do you not like it Princess? " She whispers out.

" Regina.." I start. " have we met before?"

Hurt flashes quickly on her face. I almost want to take what I said back. I do not know why, but it is an instinct, to try to make her smile. I grip the hand that is still by her chest and bring her hand up to my lips to press a small kiss there.

Her eyes close for a second, Regina's lips twitch to a small smile.

" I did not wish to make you upset, Regina. I was only wondering.. because I feel as though we have met, but I do not remember" I tell her softly.

She sighs, eyes casting down to our linked hands.

" May I do something, Princess… Maybe it'll help you remember?"

I nod eagerly.

She places her other hand, which is not occupied with mine, on the left side of my head. The room goes dark and a pulse is shot through me. Magic. Visions are thrown through me. No.. they were dreams. My dreams!

How could I have forgotten… We met in dream land.

I dreamed of her for years. When I told my Mother… she freaked out and ordered the blue fairy to erase my dreams…

I remember.

I gasp, my eyes shoot open. Deep mocha brown eyes bore into mine, concern etched across irises.

" .. My Regina…" I whisper. Taking my hand and cupping her cheek.

"My love.. you remember!" Regina states in awe, Her thumb stroking my hand on her cheek.

" They made me forget you.. My Parents, The blue fairy… They took away my dreams!" The look on her face was pure anger.

" I'll make them pay for this Emma dear." She snarled, placing a small kiss on my cheek.

I gasp at the sensation. We have never had any contact before outside of the dream world. We couldn't even kiss without a force pulling us apart.

We fell in love with each other still.

Both of my hands are placed on her cheeks, slowly pulling her towards me.

I whisper. "There is nothing holding us back now, my love"

And our lips meet, for the first time. Sparkling lights burst from my eyes, even from the softest of kisses. I can feel her smiling against my lips. I can't help but smile with her.

A bang is echoed throughout the room. The doors are burst opened.

" EMMA! Get away from The Evil Queen!" Snow yelled.

Guards enter the room, swords pointed towards us. James nor Snow even cared about the sword that was aimed at my throat. They just cared that the ' Evil' Queen was dealt with.

I stayed still, refusing to move away from Regina. But James ran towards me and yanked me away from her. I screamed and punched his chest. Trying to get away from him.

I stare into the spot on the bed Regina was left, a cloud of purple smoke engulfed her. The last glimpse of her face was sad. Tears are running down my face. My vision is darkens. Black.

Next thing I know, I wake up in a cell.

This Is my first story. Tell me what you think :)