Red sat in the library when she felt a buzz of energy pinging in the room. She walked over to one of the tables and picked up a silver mirror that was jeweled with blood red rubies. She picked it up and went to lay down on the couch. Red fixed her hair and grasped the handle firmly. The mirror glassed showed purple smoke as it revealed the face of her girlfriend; Regina the Evil Queen.

"Hello Ruby."

Red smiled mischievously, "Hey baby…..WONK! That thornmisting gown bestows many favors upon your breasts my love."

Regina grinned. "Well I bring only the best for my dear wolfie. Besides I'll use anything to gain more power over others."

Red gave a wicked half smile at her seductive girlfriend, "Well then my majesty, I am here to submit to your power."

"That can wait my sweet. What I want….is to have you here. Now. In person."

Red sighed. "But baby I can't. I promised Snow and Charming I'd look over Emma.

Regina scowled. "So how is the folkinglore folk fairy Princess?"

Red frowned, "You know I can't give either side details about each other. We made a deal."

"Well let's make another deal."

Red shifted herself with discomfort, "I don't know Regina."

Regina ran her fingers through her hair and very slightly smiled, "Fine. But you better be expecting one cauldron cave of a fuck fight when we're together next."

Red smirked, "Oh my Queen your thoughts are as filthy as your tongue."

Regina smiled and the mirror puffed with purple mist again and returned to its "normal" state.

Ruby placed the mirror back on the table where she found it, and walked to the kitchen.

"Ahem" Ruby cleared her throat and the servants approached her.

The servants bowed, and asked, "My lady, what is it that we may do for you?"

"Send one of your maidens for Princess Emma. I would like to dine with her tonight."

"Yes my lady." One of the maids left the room to bring Emma to dinner.

Ruby sat at the table when Emma walked in, wearing an elegant green dress and a pink rose pendant.

"Emma you look beautiful!" Ruby stood up and walked Emma to her seat and they both sat down.

"Thank you Aunt Ruby"

The servants brought out several dishes of meat, fruit, bread, and drinks. Ruby loaded her plate with rabbit, pig, duck, and some of the bread. She motioned for the servant to pour her a bit of red wine. "And would you please give some cider to the princess. You may leave the bartles on the table."

Emma filled her plate with a small amount of pork, fish, potatoes, and berries.

"So Emma, how has the day been for you?" Red asked her as she consumed a hunk of rabbit like a savage barbarian.

"Fine." Emma slowly ate her potatoes.

"You'll have to give me more than that." Red chuckled as she wiped her face clean.

""Can Hook come over?" Emma blurted out.

Red put her utensils down. "I'm sorry, who?"

"Hook. He's just someone I know."

Red looked at Emma caringly. "Oh Emma, you know the rules. No outside guests. Or boys. Your father would have a cow if he knew you were having a boy over."

Emma stirred her food around and stared down at her plate, "Yeah I know." She said softly.

"You don't need a boy to have a good time." Inside Red was trying not to laugh; she knew all too well she didn't need a boy to have a good time. She bit her cheek and managed to say, "We can do something fun like walk in the gardens. Or go to the library to read. Would you like that?" Red asked hoping Emma might take the bait so she could distract herself with activities.

"That sounds relaxing." Emma ate some of the meat on her plate.

After dinner they went to the gardens outside

During their walk Emma sent a note on a bird while Red was walking in front of her. They continued talking about what has been happening in each other's lives.

"So Ruby, have you met anyone special yet?"

Red sighed, "Yes, it's very serious. But I cannot tell you who. Another secret your parents do not yet want you to know. But we are in love."

Emma glanced at her Godmother, "I don't see the need for secrecy when love is involved."

"It's a complicated situation. But all in due time Princess." Red knew Emma's parents wouldn't want her to have any knowledge of a scandal such as the RedQueen.

Emma picked wild flowers from the garden as they continued strolling under the moonlight.

"I should really get some rest Ruby. My mother told me to make sure I get to bed at a decent hour."

Red smiled, "Very well, I'll walk you back to your chambers."

Emma turned around, "There's no need for that, I will be just fine on my own."

"I would feel much better knowing you got there with no side trips." Red told her laughing.

Emma smirked, "Alright then."

They walked back to the castle, "I'm sure you get this a lot but some of your expressions…sorry I just see so much of your father in you. And the way you carry yourself, address everything, the passion, sometimes I can just see your mother."

Emma looked a little confused, "Oh. Thank you."

Ruby laughed, "It's not a bad thing! You're not a replica, but you do have amazing similarities. You're all wonderful people."

Once they reached Emma's room, Red left and Emma dressed into her night gown and nestled in her bed.