Ok it's just a short one and I wrote this story before the whole Henry/Pan body swap thing and the epic mid season finale so it's out of sync with the actual show. I'm going to continue anyway and I hope I can keep sane.
Disclaimer: See Chapter 1
She walked quickly down Main Street in the direction of the mansion, it was quiet in the early morning hours and she looked up at the moving clock that read just before 7.15, hoping that she wouldn't run into any of the townspeople before she got home. If she was found out, trying to explain why she was wearing the body of one Emma Swan – would suffice it to say – be tough without any actual reason. However luck didn't appear to be on her side in any which way today as not only did she see the two people coming towards her too late, it was two people she could do without seeing at all.
Snow and Charming strolled casually towards her, all smiles and sunshine; even this early in the morning, though it was a dismal and grey day in the town of Storybrooke. Regina let out an almost snort of disgust at their sickly sweet show of affection towards one another and tried to make a move to cross the street, but to no avail.
"Emma." The annoying whining sound that always seemed to be a part of the Snow's voice called out to her. She knew she had to stop or they would know something was wrong; not that she cared, but she just wanted to spare herself the accusations that would most definitely be flung in her direction if they uncovered who she really was because obviously this would be something only Regina herself would do, unlike their daughter. If only they knew what magic Emma could really do? She's pretty sure they had no clue about the things she taught their daughter because she doubted that Emma shared that part of herself with anyone but her and their son - or so she assumed from what Henry told her.
When she turned back to face them she winced at the openly loving gaze with which they greeted her, knowing they thought she was Emma and two of those looks in the space of 20 minutes was a lot for her to handle; although technically her body was Emma's it just wasn't their daughter who was currently occupying it, it still didn't stop the slight jealousy from rearing its ugly head at the fact that her own mother hadn't looked at her like that - except in those last few moments of her life – and now never could, thanks to the woman before her.
Her fists clenched at her sides as she gave a strained smile and forced the word "Hi." from between her lips, anger bubbling and heating her skin against the cold morning breeze. Not just anger, but magic and it was quickly brewing.
"You're up early." Charming offered. "Isn't it your day off?" his head turning slightly to the side in wonder.
"I'm...going..." It was the second time that morning that she'd been lost for words and she wondered if it was a side effect from being in Emma's body, if the brain was finding it difficult to keep connected to her or something. The younger woman wasn't exactly an aficionado of vocabulary and the two idiots were still looking at her as she stood silent, their faces beginning to fill with concern. It took all her willpower and mental strength to stop the blast of magic erupting from her form, she could feel it trying to escape and she clenched her fists so hard that she's sure she drew blood. She needed to get away from them and fast. This untrained magic that was coursing through her veins had the potential to become very hazardous if she didn't keep it contained.
So she dampened her anger, straightened her posture and put in the best impression she could muster of The Saviour, of Emma. "Actually I'm just heading to Regina's for breakfast." She said in the same nonchalant manner Emma always seemed to possess. Their eyes widened slightly and she caught the very visible jerk closer to one another they took. It irked her that after what had happened in Neverland and the fact that she didn't try to maim or kill them at the ample opportunity she had, that they still couldn't seem to get over the fact her and Emma were some form of friends. She was over it why couldn't they do the same?
A smile formed on her lips at the devious thoughts running through her mind. "I like that Regina feels the need to take time out of her day to teach me about magic. It makes me feel cared for and I'm eager to learn if it means I can use it to protect my family." She smiled innocently batting her eyelashes before she raised one eyebrow, more in her own typical fashion and said. "And I have learned many things from Regina." And captured her bottom lip in between her teeth, the words held an underlying suggestion and she almost couldn't contain the gleeful feeling inside of her as she watched the horrified faces of the two idiots before her. "Gotta go, Regina does not like it when I'm late."
She brushed past them, head held high and not bothering to look back. If she had she would have seen the devastation and fear their faces held as they watched her saunter down the road, completely unaware of their trepidation and the thoughts running through their minds.
She'd never actually looked at Emma in that fashion and doesn't think she ever would. Not that there was anything particularly wrong with the blondes looks, she was rather beautiful in a non traditional sense, but it was too fragile a bridge of friendship they had and Regina wouldn't jeopardize it, because it benefitted everyone and especially Henry if she and Emma got along without the added weight of that kind of baggage. Besides Mr Cassidy seemed to be the younger woman's more favourable taste; her current body shuddered at the memory, Regina was sure the blonde would pick the pirate after the looks she'd seen pass between the 2 of them lately, but then lust and love are very different concepts. More than anything though she just wanted the peaceful balance she currently had in her life to remain stable and to not let anything ruin it.
She rounded the corner and the mansion came into sight. Its stark white contrasting against the dark grey storm clouds she could see rolling in from behind it. Literally jogging up the path to the front door she paused on the threshold as the how of this situation rushed to the forefront of her mind once more. She didn't even know this kind of thing could happen without a serious amount of powerful magic at play and she didn't think Emma had that much power yet, but it had serious potential. Their combined magic could be infinite, but alone, no.
She inhaled a deep breath and raised her hand to knock, when the door flew open with a start and there stood her body, eyes wide and anxiety written all over her face.
"I didn't do it."
OMG Regina's self sacrifice in giving up Henry had even my eyes watering (And I don't cry at anything, not even funerals) Regina is by far my favourite character and I hope that she will be reunited with her son because despite his biological link to Emma, she is his Mother. I can't believe we have to wait so long - March that's like 3 months away. I think a OUAT marathon over the Xmas period may be required in order to not go stir crazy waiting LOL.
Anyway hope you enjoyed the read.
Jada x
