A/N: I do not own OUAT. Though it would be rather cool.
Chapters 8 and 9 were the only chapters I was going to mention any Self harm or suicide, in this story. It was to help Regina see Emma's past. The story will continue though talking about Emma's abuse.
The arms around my waist tighten. The unfamiliar sense of a body behind me awakes me from a deep slumber. I tense up in the arms of the person, my heart beat quickens. Soft snoring echoes into my ear, as the persons face buries further into my neck.
Snoring.
Realization dawned on me... I recognized this snoring, as I heard it the night before.
Regina.
I turn gently in her arms, coming face to face with the sleeping Queen.
Her brows were slightly furrowed, and her mouth slightly parted.
I smile softly at the sight.
The morning light lit through the windows. Creating a soft glow illuminating the bed chambers.
How did I get here…?
I do not remember moving from underneath the apple tree last night. I must have fallen asleep hugging Regina.
She brought me up to bed, and dozed off also. I move deeper into her embrace, placing my head against her chest. Her heart beat echoing throughout my ears. The soft thumping of her heart lulled me softly asleep. Darkness fading over my eyes, falling into dreams.
I walked along the gardens; stopping to smell the different flowers I walked by. The pebbled path ran off into different ways. Apple tress bloomed around the Queens gardens. Red delicious apples hung from their branches, some fallen on the ground.
*Bam*
A body collided with mine, causing me to fall back towards the ground. Scrapping the palms of my hands against rough pebbles, the skin tearing.
" Oh my gods, I am terribly sorry" I rush out. The words flying out as I pull myself up quickly off the ground. I ran over the body, which has also fallen on the ground. Her black hair covered her face, as she dusted off her palms.
The girl could not have been older than 18.
" Are you okay?" I ask softly, reaching for her hand. She looked at my extended hand in surprise, but willingly took it.
" Yes I am… Hi, I am Alex." She smiles
" Oh, I am Emma" I stick out my hand in front of her. Her eyes go wide and she staggers back slightly.
" Oh gods! Please Miss do not tell the Queen of this." She begs. Her eyes were evident with fear.
She was scared of Regina…
" I promise I will not.." Relief appears in her eyes, and a smile widens on her lips.
" Oh thank you so very much!" She jumps up and wraps her arms around my neck.
She pulls back and respectively walks backwards a few steps.
"Alex… Why do you not want me to tell Reg—The Queen?" I ask softly.
Her eyes widen, as she takes my hand and pulls me over to the bench. She sits down to the right of me, taking her hands away.
" After you disappeared yesterday, The Queen went on a rampage to find you. She told us that—"
"That she would rip out everyone's heart… I know" I huff. I forgot that, I forgot that I am the only one that sees Regina… and not the Evil Queen.
Everyone else is afraid of her…
I rub my hands against my bare forearm, sighing softly.
" I should get back to the castle…. I will see you again?" I ask, she smiles and nods.
The library doors shut softly behind me. Regina said she was going to be in a meeting this afternoon, but will be back in time for dinner. I walked along the wall, my fingertips dancing along the spins of the novels placed on the shelves. My finger picking up dust from along the way.
My fingertip runs over a smaller book, making me stop in my tracks.
"Adventures of Neverland.." I smile softly. A copy of this novel was placed on my bedroom floor at my Mother's home… She probably threw it out, along with the others.
The doors creaks open, a figure strides through the library.
"What are you doing here?!"
Liam.
He looked directly at me, his face contorted with anger.
Why does he hate me so much?
"I am talking to you Stray" He hissed out sharply. I flinched at his tone.
I carefully slip the book under the back of my shirt, slipping it under the waistband of my pants. Hiding it.
"I thought I was allowed in here.." I explain, taking a few steps away from the shelves towards the door.
I am not getting a good feeling about this.
I reached the door, stepping outside. When a hand roughly grabbed my arm and pulled me back in.
" Come back here Stray"
Everything goes black
The floor was cold, my head rested against it.
A pounding headache draws me to my senses, my hands reaching to hold the back of my head. A sticky wetness greets my fingers; I pull my hand towards my face.
Blood .
I shoot up, but quickly grabbing my head as the pain increased.
The library. I was on the ground in the library. My shirt bloodied and torn. I could feel blood dripping down my lip onto my chin.
What happened?
I need to find My Regina.
The hallway was quiet, as I stumbled through them. The guards looked at me with sadness in their eyes, but anger quickly flashed.
" Emma what happened!" I learned his name was Graham, as Regina has referred to him as much. He rushed to my side, his dark eyes running over the damage on my skin.
" I need Regina…" I whisper softly. He takes my hand softly, pulling me towards Regina's bed chambers. Throwing open the doors.
" Your Majesty!" Graham yelled, getting her attention.
" Graham this better be good." She hissed.
She turns her head towards him, her eyes catching mine. She drops the vase she was holding, and the flower she was about to place in it.
A rose.
She runs over to us. She takes me in her arms, lifting me up. My heads falls to her shoulders, letting her carry me over to the bed.
" Emma who did this to you." She whispered. In her voice you can hear the distinct sound of anger peeking out of the corners.
" ..Liam." I whispered back.
I start feeling dizzy, the blood loss getting to me.
Once again darkness.
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