Chapter 1

Walking along main street, the group were all in an incoherent conversation about what had just happened and how they were going to resolve it.

"why are we even discussing this?!"

Upon hearing a shout, the group froze mid sentence and stopped walking to look over at Whale who seemed in quite a rage.

"am I the only one who sees that this is not any of our problems?!" Pointing over at to the former queen, Whale glares. " it's our "dear" madam mayor's!"

Rolling her eyes, Regina takes a breath holding onto Emma's waist for leverage while the blonde had her at the shoulders. Emma looks over at Whale with a glare of her own. " Despite what may or may not of happened in the past, what I've been taught due to recent events is that we are a town..some family.. so we stick together and support one another when needed if you don't like it whale you can leave no one is stopping you!" Looking around at the rest of the people one by one, Emma keeps her glare. " that goes for the rest of you..I don't know if you have noticed but Regina is trying to do what is right just like everyone else to get rid of the witch and it is not her fault that it is her sister. Let me ask you one question. Who started this war in first place and made the witch jealous? Gold"

Looking at each other, Mary Margaret is the first to step forward glancing at Regina before looking at Emma. "lets get to work"

Having left the town to look into their own research, Emma helped a slightly weakened Regina back home placing her onto the couch. Clearly worried, Emma helps her with her jacket and boots. " are you sure your okay?" starting to pump up the cushions she is stopped by a hand taking her arm forcing her to keep still.

" Emma I'm fine..just a little drained I mean she did try and take my heart" Sitting down next to her, Emma continues to inspect on any damage Zelena may of caused. Feeling a hand grasp her own and link, Emma takes a breath calming and looks her replying quietly.

"it's a good job you don't have it" Nodding in agreement, Regina looks down a moment at Emma stroking her arm with her free hand and smiles slightly. Picking up on her tiredness, Emma removes her hand from Regina's arm and strokes the top of her head encouraging the brunette to lay down with her head resting on the blondes lap.

Waiting until Regina has fallen asleep, Emma carefully manages to lift the brunettes head slowly and stand making sure she hasn't woken. Walking out to the kitchen, Emma gets her phone out to call David on any updates.

"I'm sorry Emma we have looked at all curses we can find in the books we have and they all mention different ingredients but not this one"

Rubbing her head, Emma sighs biting her lip. "I can't believe I'm going to say this but we really need gold about now and I mean Rumplestilskin not the lapdog Zelena's parading round town"

Hearing his daughters anguish, David rubs his own head wishing he could do more for her. "we'll keep trying Emma..we are not giving up until she's gone do you hear me?" Leaning against the island, Emma nods to herself in answer." thanks David"

Sitting at the island, Emma nurses a cup of cold coffee looking like she hadn't moved from the spot since calling David last night. Hearing the birds tweet outside, she snaps out of her daze and rubs her eyes suddenly aware of how bright the sun is frowning.

"Miss Swan did you sleep at all last night?" Standing in the kitchen doorway, Regina raises an eyebrow taking in the blonde's tired appearance with her arms crossed. Emma looks over and immediately smiles loving how Regina still uses her full name when she is being bossy.

"a little..it's just something's bugging me and I'm not sure what..it's like I should know something that I don't if that makes sense" Emma stands emptying her cold coffee in the sink and refilling an extra cup for Regina.

Walking over to the island, Regina watches Emma sit back down looking very confused. planting a quick kiss on her forehead, Regina sits next to her. "you do realize the wicked witch of the west is here?" Receiving a not so funny look from Emma, Regina turns to face her looking serious. "okay what do you need to do?"

"research into the farm house?" Emma looks at her grimacing knowing what her reaction is going to be.

"no way" Regina shakes her head abruptly." not happening"

Emma fights her corner explaining. " I know it's dangerous but you've taught me to use my magic and I doubt Zelena will be there as everyone now knows where she was hiding out. Element of surprise seems to be her speciality" Watching Regina continue to shake her head arguing her point, Emma continues. " look I'm not going to be going alone hook will be there"

"hook?!" Regina looks at Emma to see if she is serious and watches her nod. " because that's protection for you a pirate with one hand!"

Emma stands and holds her hands up." I don't even know why I'm defending myself it's not like I'm asking your permission!"

Regina looks up at her and glares. "good because you wouldn't get it anyway!"

Starting to walk towards the kitchen door, Emma waves her hand at her dismissively." well I'm going anyway..if you want me call me"

Sighing, Regina goes to follow her out to the hall giving up. "Emma wait..I just don't want you killed"

Hearing the concern in her voice, Emma turns around taking a breath and takes hold of Regina's arms. "I'm not going anywhere.." Pulling her into a quick hug, they hear the door. Releasing her, Emma notices Regina's little pout and kisses her quickly always finding it hard to stay mad when Regina's vulnerable side surfaces. Opening the door Emma smiles at the person standing there, heading outside she leaves a shocked looking Regina staring at her new found mother. Touching Mary Margaret's shoulder in thanks Emma warns." she's not in the best of moods but look after her" Gaining a nod in return.

"your mother really?!..no wait your pregnant mother?!" Regina eyes widen at Emma to tell her not to leave her alone with her then crosses her arms watching Emma disappear not impressed.

"So Swan what exactly are you looking for?" Hook questions while rummaging through potion bottles and dust filled containers." because I'm sorry to say this love but there is nothing here to help"

"lets check outside there has to be something..anything" Emma demands not wanting to give up on their mission just yet. Heading outside, Emma scans the area.

"see nothing but a well and a ..drain.."Hook stops his sentence looking intrigued at the manhole. Walking over, Hook gestures for Emma to follow interrupting her from looking any further.

"Hook ..it's just a ..hole" Emma peers down into the darkness not really thinking about what it could be.

"if I were you darling I would listen to the dear pirate"

Spinning round, Emma glares at the now present Zelena giving a cackle. Noticing hook approaching the witch, Emma watches as he is sent flying towards the well. Now worried Emma glares back at Zelena before going to throw her hands forward to use the magic she now knows.

Waving her hand up quick, Zelena repels and prevents Emma from doing so freezing her at the same time." seriously what has my sister been teaching you? you should of learnt from the best" referring to herself, Zelena smirks and approaches Emma. "see I now have a problem..I want Regina's heart and I don't have it..so I'm pretty angry right now..and that usually means I need to well release it"

Emma watches her as she comes face to face not being able to move anything except her eyes. Zelena raises an eyebrow. "I want you to give my dear little sis a message from me" Emma glances down eyes widening as Zelena's hand approaches her chest. Zelena grins shoving her hand in and pulling Emma's heart out before leaving the blonde to fall to floor holding her chest. Zelena bends down towards Emma's ear and whispers." heart for a heart you know what you have to do" Zelena stands giving a cackle and disappears in green smoke revealing a now running hook coming towards Emma.

"damn it swan this is not good" Hook grabs Emma under the arms and lifts her up taking her over to the steps sitting her down. Emma blocks out the pain she's feeling and looks at hook clearly not in the mood for state the obvious. Hook sits next to her to support her and takes her phone out of her pocket." I am definitely dead" Hook braces himself making the call to Regina." she's on-"

"Emma?!" Regina calls out appearing in purple smoke and races over to the blonde. "what happened?"

"well your sister came...nasty piece of work that one" Hook answers receiving no response from the former queen as she is too concerned with Emma's wellbeing.

"I'm sorry Regina.." Emma breathes out looking at her. Regina frowns wondering why she is sorry and thinks that maybe Emma gave Zelena the hiding spot of where her heart is kept. " Emma it's ok ..we will find a-" Emma grabs her arm." she took my heart"

Regina looks at them a moment not believing then feels anger take over her. Mirroring the look of her former evil self, Regina looks at Emma sharply stating.

"She's dead"

Author's note: okay you may notice some similarities to the storylines but with a twist and yes as you can clearly see SwanQueen. So both women don't have their hearts! what will Emma do? hand over Regina's heart for her own or will she have some 'magical' idea up her sleeve?