Chapter 1: Don't Judge A Gift By It's ...Giftor?
"Regina, do you really think that this is necessary?" Emma asked as she made her way into the living room with a big bowl of popcorn. She sat down on the opposite side of Regina while looking at the Television screen.
"Yes, it is necessary. Need I remind you that all magic comes with a price. This magical DVD player has trouble written all over it" Regina explained before looking back at Emma. "What do you think you're doing?" She questioned with a frown.
"Um, eating popcorn, and waiting for you to start the movie" Emma shrugged. She didn't understand what the big deal was. Regina was always over reacting about something. She decided that it would be best to distract Regina from whatever she was doing wrong that caught her attention before she got yelled at for it. So she continued. "The DVD player is from Gold, he's a hero know, I trust him" Emma stated with a nod.
"Well, I don't" Regina argued. "Besides. It's my job as a parent to make sure that these movies are appropriate for Henry."
"He's 15."
"And still a child" Regina states before frowning. "You can't eat that popcorn in here."
Emma groaned. So, Regina's previous 'what do you think you're doing?' was all about the popcorn. "Come on Gina, don't tell me that I can't eat popcorn in here" Emma not only met with silence but a stern look as well. "Regina" Emma whined. "Look, I remember what happened last time during Movie night, and I promise I will not drop a single cornel- no, a single butter flake on the floor."
"Or on my sofa, or on the wall-" Regina started, but Emma cut her off.
"Yes, yes, I promise" Emma playfully rolled her eyes. Regina was always fussing at her about something. Emma would never admit to anyone that she loved it.
"Fine" Regina sighed before turning her attention back to the screen in front of her. "Let's see… this DVD player is pre-loaded with ten different horror movies, have you heard of any one of these?" Regina questioned strolling down the list.
Emma read through the list as Regina slowly strolled through the titles. "Yeah, I've seen just about all of them" Emma nodded placing a popcorn in her mouth. "Don't really remember that much about them, though"
"Hmmm" Regina highlighted the first movie. "Let's just watch all of them."
Emma frowned. "There is no way we can watch all of these movies today."
"We don't have to. Let's just watch a couple at a time."
"Fine, but I'm going to need more popcorn" Emma smiled. She'd like nothing more but to spend hours, upon hours sitting next to Regina. She looked at the screen and noticed that Regina was about to press play. "Hey wait, select the autoplay button, that way the DVD player will simply play the movies back to back and we won't have to keep selecting them."
"Wow Emma, I must admit, you have reached a new level of laziness" Regina teased. "I'm impressed" She nodded but selected the auto play button anyhow.
"Oh, you love it" Emma teased back. "Ready?" Emma questioned.
Regina nodded. "Yes, but if I see one nudity seen, or hear any profanity, this device is going back to the imp" Regina pressed play. "Hmmm...child's play. This sounds like a suitable movie for Henry."
Emma smirked. If only Regina knew.
A load bar appeared on the screen and quickly counted down from 100. "Want to share some of my popcorn with me?" Emma questioned.
"No thank-you" Regina frowned. Popcorn held no nutritional value whatsoever.
"Are you sure?" Emma questioned eyes now on Regina. Something out the corner of her eye caused her to look at the screen. She noticed a bright white light coming out of the screen and headed straight for her and Regina. "What the hell?!" Emma questioned. She placed her hands out to shield herself from the brightened light while Regina readied a fireball about to aim for the television. Before either could think another thought, they were surrounded by the white light and sucked into the television screen.
Next Chapter: Not Appropriate Child's Play.