Snow and the others made their way toward the two women; now that Regina's wrath was extinguished. Snow was wounded badly but made it a point to place a kiss on her daughter's forehead. Ruby, Tink and Robin, also greeted Emma with a loving pat on the back.

"What about her?" Tink asked, pointing to the beaten Queen.

Regina's eyes met with Robin's and they both stepped away to the side. Emma along with the other women stayed around to handled Maleficent. "So you've made your choice," Robin said.

Regina nodded, "in my heart there was no other choice."

"I understand though I must admit I am heartbroken," -he took her by the hand and placed a kiss on it, - "you must excuse me now I am after all only human," he remarked before bowing away into the night.

Regina watched as Robin disappeared behind the trees before she returned to Emma's side.

"What should we do with her?" Emma asked.

Regina knelt down and lifted Maleficent's face off the ground. She was still unconscious. "Pandora's box," Regina answered; letting Maleficent's face drop back to the ground.

Later that week; the town had begun to finally returned back to normal. Maleficent was stored away with the help of Rumple and Belle and Snow was still recovering from her wound. Ruby was recovering from her disappointment. Robin was seen around town once and awhile but not as much as before, and Hook was almost never seen. Everyone in town was now aware of Emma and Regina's relationship including their son Henry. It was back to business for the Mayor and Sheriff, which for them meant another night of doing paper work in the Emma's office.

Regina was sitting at Emma's desk."Sheriff Swan what is this?" Regina asked, waving a piece of paper in the air.

"What is what, Madame Mayor?," Emma replied taking the paper from her hand.

"There's a four thousand dollar expense here and you marked it as miscellaneous." Regina let Emma look over the paper work and waited attentively for a response.

"Oh that,"- Emma said placing the paper back on the desk, - "that was something we needed for the office." Emma leaned back onto the filing cabinet.

Regina glared at her, making it clear she wanted more of an elaboration. "Well what was it... do you think I can just go to the town council with that?"

Emma began riffling through the file cabinet and when she couldn't find what she was looking for began searching around the office. Regina watched this go on for a few seconds. "I can't go to a meeting and just explain awa-"

"Ah ha!" - Emma exclaimed, stopping her search beside Regina's chair, - "it's right there."

Regina lifted up the stacks of paper work in front of her, "where?" she asked.

"Right there behind the coffee cup."

Regina lifted the coffee cup from the desk, and resting there behind it was a purple velvet box. Emma scooped up the box then spun Regina's chair toward her. Regina didn't process what was happening until Emma slowly dropped down on one knee. She steadily opened the box, and when Regina's eyes fell upon the green princess cut emerald ring, her heart felt as though it could implode. Before Emma could open her mouth, Regina repetitively began kissing her on the lips.

"Will-"

Kiss.

"-you-"

Kiss.

"-marry me?" -Emma asked. Taking in a deep breath she asked once more, - "Will you marry me Regina Mills?" Emma noticed the tears streaming down Regina's face and took it upon herself to wipe them away.

Regina didn't respond. She only wanted to stare in Emma's eyes and cherish the moment. "You idiot...of course I'll marry you."

Emma placed the ring on her finger then stood to her feet while lifting Regina into her arms. She spun them around while they shared a celebratory kiss. Regina slid out of Emma's embrace; her heels landing back onto the linoleum.

"Let's go," Emma said.

"Where?" Regina asked.

"Granny's. Our son is waiting for us."

They crashed through the door of the diner, the air filled with anticipation. All eyes were on them as they entered the room hand in hand. Henry was in his usual booth sitting with his grandparents. "She said yes!" Emma announced. Henry was the first to congratulate them; running to them and giving them a hug. Emma's parents followed up behind the young boy with the same show of affection. The diner crowd however, they did not erupt with applause on account of their precarious relationship with Regina. Then suddenly a small applause started over by the kitchen. Ruby and Belle had decided to lead the charge. As the two women hoped; the other town's people fell in line.

Henry dragged his parents to their booth so that they might have a celebratory family dinner. Emma's parents began hovering over her and bombarding her with affection, while Henry kept Regina close. The two women blushed at all the attention they were receiving while eyeing each other from across the booth.

"I'm going to go order a hot cocoa," Emma said.

"I'll get it for you," Regina said keeping Emma from leaving the booth.

Regina slid out of her seat and made her way over toward the counter; arriving just a Belle was walking away. "Congrats," Belle said making her way over to Emma's table. Regina smiled at her and continued toward Ruby.

Ruby apprehensively greeted her, "what do you want Regina?" she asked.

"Well Emma would like a hot cocoa," - Regina replied tossing some money on the table, - "and I would like you to keep your lips off of her."

Ruby chuckled, "we've already established that me and Emma are just friends."

"Damn righ-"

"But know this Regina. If you don't do right by her... I'm more than willing to pick up the pieces," Ruby promised.

"Cute, but the only thing you got over me is an allergic reaction... now where's the cocoa?"

"I'll bring it over when it's done," Ruby grumbled.

"Don't keep my fiancee waiting," Regina retorted.

Regina made sure to return to her table and place a soft kiss on Emma's lips. Ruby rolled her eyes at the sight of their affection and used the preparation of hot cocoa to distract herself. Once she topped off the drink as Emma liked; she took a deep breath and made her way over to their table. Just as she was about to cross pass the door, someone barged in knocking her to the ground. Before she could set her eyes on the person, their hand extended down to assist her.

"My apologies," the voice said.

Ruby accepted the gloved hand and allowed them to help her to her feet. In the process of dusting herself off she noticed the soldier's uniform; finding the red cape and leather pants especially appealing. The soldier removed their helmet; revealing the long dark hair underneath. Ruby's eyes met with the stranger's and they exchanged meaningful smiles.

"Mulan!" Snow exclaimed.

To Be Continued...