Chapter 2 is finally here! I dedicate this chapter to my friend Esmee, who has had quite the rough week. I hope the bits and pieces of SwanQueen can cheer you up! :)

As always. enjoy!

Chapter 2

Tink kept pacing inside her cave. She should have woken up already, it's been too long. All the rage and anger she had felt before was gone, overruled by fear. Fear for Regina. The woman was still laying still on the ground, knocked out by the dust. Tink was ready to pull her hair out. She could not have overdosed on the dust, could she? Oh god what had she done. So many years using the damn stuff and now she got it wrong?! Focus Tink, don't lose it. Let's think back. She had used one handful. One handful was equal to knocking out a magical being of great power. Half was for humans. Regina was a powerful queen that was able to use magic. The dust should have only knocked her out for half an hour, just enough to bring her back to her cave, but now it's been over 3 hours. It's like all her magic was gone and she had become human. But that was impossible right? One thing was sure, Regina had changed more than she had anticipated. She could hardly recognize her love.

Finally figuring out the pacing won't make Regina wake up faster, Tink sat down with a loud sigh and stared at Regina. She looked so different. Her long hair was gone, and had been replaced by a short bob. But what Tink was most surprised about were the clothes. Those were hardly practical, and they looked so... un-enchanted. Regina was always one to show off her flair and power, now she just seemed ordinary. Tink sighed again. She will never get her old love back. Just thinking how Regina had acted around the other blonde woman said enough. Sparks were definitely flying between them. And who could blame Regina? Twenty eight years had passed, in which she had not seen Regina. Clearly she had found another. The blonde was a pretty girl, and she radiated strength. Something Tink was lacking at the moment.

She thought back to her days as a fairy. Things had been so much easier than. She had a decent life, had a nice flower to live in. She could flutter around all she wanted, and help people. Right now all she could do was almost kill Regina. Her life sucked. And for the millionth time that day Tinkerbell sighed.

"Please quit the sighing. You sound like balloon deflating." The sassy comment was followed by a groan. "What did you put in that fairy dust, crunched up bricks?" Regina tried to sit up and grabbed her head. "Regina you are awake!" Tinkerbell rushed towards her love, grabbing onto her arm to make sure she was not dreaming. It was like a heavy weight was lifted off her shoulder, she was alive! However, her happiness was quickly wiped away as Regina shrugged of her hand and moved away from her. "Get away from me, you stupid fairy. I don't trust you, you once tried to take away all that was mine. You are no friend of mine." Tinkerbell looked heartbroken at the woman who was glaring intensively at her. Why did it have to be like this everytime.. "Regina... please.. please just listen to me." Regina didn't move as she seemed to think about what was going on. Her eyes moved up and down, taking in the women that was pleading for her to listen. Finally she seemed to have made up her mind, and responded with one simple word: "Why?"

Tinkerbell was taken aback. She did not expect this response, but nevertheless it pleased her. Regina really did change. Years back she would have already attacked her with her magic. Was this the doing of the blonde? Regina seemed calmer, and more happy? Did she finally find happiness? "I was always your friend and more, even though you might not remember it." Regina raised one eyebrow. "And why would I not remember something like that, Glitterwings? Surely I'd remember starting to believe in you again. Do not trick me, even though I have a headache I can still kill you." There was the old Regina again. Well here we go again.

"Regina, this is not the second time we meet. Between the first time we met and now we have seen each other eighteen times. However, the last time was about 28 years ago..." Tink had told this story many times before, but it never became easier. She always met resistance, and it was always hard to let go of her guard and confess her feelings. It was always the same, and it hurt everytime. But Regina was worth it. "Then why would I not remember that?" Regina was sceptical, as Tink had predicted. This is how it always went.

"That is Rumplestiltskin's doing. We once made a deal, and you always had to pay the price. This is not the first time you visited Neverland Regina. It always took place in the same way. We'd meet, we'd fight, we'd makeup and you'd leave again. However, after the last time I kind of lost hope. It's been 28 years Regina, and I know you are with the blonde one now. But does she really make you happy? Regina finally you are here without Rumplestilskin's help! There is no price of magic to pay now, we can finally find happiness." Tink had to take a second to calm herself down. She had started to ramble, excitement because of the new chance in love had taken over.

"Regina, I love you. Always have, always will."

And with that Tinkerbell had done her speech. "You... what... me?" Regina was so confused and started mumbling incoherently. "How? When? We?" She looked dumbstruck. Sure Tinkerbell had sped up the process, but she had waited enough time. It was her turn to be happy. Tinkerbell crouched next to where Regina was sitting and grabbed her hand. She looked her in the eye meaningfully and placed small kisses on her hand. She could see Regina's body language start to change, but the panic and confusion did not leave her eyes. Regina's body recognised her soul mate, but her mind still needed time to catch up. Tink stroked Regina's hand with her thumb and continued to place kisses all over. Regina was finally silent, just enjoying the moment.

It was a truely magical moment, until a shout pierced the tranquil silence. "Regina, are you in there? I am here to save you!"

Dammit. The blonde was back.