You told me to update soon, so I thought 'what the hell' and posted two chapters on the same night! Hope you enjoy this one!
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Once Violet had come to a halt in the middle of the road, she fell to her knees, her legs feeling as though they'd turned to jelly. Whilst she was running, the adrenaline kept her going but as soon as she stopped, not being as physically fit as she wished she was, pain reared it's ugly head.
She couldn't see who it was making their way out of the car due to the headlights almost blinding her, so she dipped her head and called out to whoever it was making their way over to her.
"Please, will you help me?"
Emma got out of the car as quick as she could only to find Regina frozen on the spot, and Emma waited for a moment or two, puzzled. Staring at Regina, unable to read her..
Violet became worried that no one had answered her, so she attempted to stand, her legs trembling as she bit her lip and forced herself to her feet. She swayed slightly as she tried to balance and Emma was mortified that Regina was still stood there. Violet was stood for no longer than four seconds before her legs gave way and she winced from the pain that shot up her shins as she fell onto her knees once more.
"Please, could you just un-tie my hands?" Violet whimpered, tears prickling her eyes as she tried to look up at whoever was there.
Emma looked back and forth between Violet and Regina, Regina was staring aimlessly at Violet with a look of complete devastation on her face. Emma was so damn confused, but she couldn't just stand there so she made her way over to Violet.
"It's me Violet, it's Emma!" Emma said compassionately, as she knelt down beside Violet and reached to hurriedly untie her hands.
Violet burst into tears out of pure joy, oblivious to that fact that they'd both just ignored her for about thirty seconds. She was just so relieved.
"I didn't think I was going to see you again! I was so scared." Violet sobbed, her arms flopping to her sides as Emma freed them.
"It's okay, you're safe now. We're here." Emma reassured her, moving round to sit closely opposite as she assessed Violet, checking for injury.
Regina was over-joyed that Violet was okay, but she was also stunned and filled with anger. Someone did this to Violet, her daughter.. but who? Why did they take Violet? For what purpose? Could it be that they knew that she was her daughter? Was it something related to Violet's past? Regina didn't know, but she wanted to more than anything right now..
Violet tried to contain her sobs as she realized Emma was checking her over and when Emma was finished, Violet weakly forced her arms up in a gesturing plead for comfort. Emma immediately obliged and wrapped her arms around Violet, holding her closely but gently.
Violet buried her head in Emma's chest, her tears returning before Emma expressed her frustration in a sudden outburst.
"Regina, get over here now!"
Violet's whole body jolted, and she turned her head in Regina's direction. Feeling confused and disappointed that Regina wasn't the one comforting her, not that she didn't whole heartedly appreciate Emma's comfort in any way.
"R-Regin-a?" Violet sobbed, as Emma held Violet up gently to see her.
Regina knelt down beside Violet, a few tears running down her cheeks. All three women were silent as Regina reached out and held Violet's cheeks gently, her thumb stroking her right cheek.
Violet was staring confused yet adoringly at Regina, Regina was staring at Violet and Emma was carefully watching both of them before Regina breathed. "Thank god you're okay.."
Then, the full impact of her relief emerged as Regina's lip began to tremble and fresh tears escaped her eyes. Emma steadied Violet and passed her onto Regina as if she were a child, it was a unexpectedly unnerving moment.
Violet's sobbing came to a dead stop as she slid onto Regina's lap, her arms wrapping around Regina's neck. Violet's tears were silent from then on as Regina closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around Violet's waist, holding her ever so close.
Violet felt safer than she had ever felt, she was in her supposed mother's arms. If Regina was her mother, then that's where the unconditional love had originated from. As Violet's limbs relaxed and Regina kissed the side of her head, Violet suddenly realized that the only thing that mattered was the unwavering fact that she actually wanted Regina to be her mother.
Emma let out a long shuddering breath that she'd been holding in, relieved that Regina was now comforting her daughter. But why did Regina just stand there to begin with?
Emma watched them, and when Regina's eyes re-opened, they were burning with anguish as she looked at Emma. "It'll be okay.." Emma mouthed at Regina and reached to stroke Violet's hair.
"We should get home! Violet, you're frozen." Emma announced, standing up.
Violet opened her eyes once more, still in Regina's warm arms. Regina pulled away, knowing that Emma was right and they needed to get Violet back home and warm before anything else. Regina began to stand, pulling Violet up to stand with her and Violet did as guided but silently wished she had been held just that moment longer.
"Regina, I need to tell you something." Violet said timidly, as Regina guided her towards the car.
"Okay, let's just get in the car first." Regina suggested, grasping Violet's hand and ducking into the car, guiding Violet onto the back seat with her.
Violet slid onto the back seat, biting her lip. How was Regina going to react? Violet wanted to assume that Regina would be more than okay with it, after everything that's happened. How Regina treated Violet, that had to mean something. Violet just couldn't shake off the terror of being rejected, as it's happened to her for as long as she could remember.
Violet sat beside Regina, staring down at her hands that were placed neatly in her lap. Regina faced Violet, sensing her sudden show of nerves and reached her hand over and placed it on top of Violet's, steadying her.
"What did you want to tell me?" Regina asked, giving Violet a reassuringly gentle look as Emma began to drive them back home.
A single tear ran down Violet's cheek as she stared down at Regina's hand that was covering her own.
"Would you like to wait until we're home?" Regina asked, and Violet nodded quickly.
There was silence in the car, but it wasn't awkward. Emma looked through her rear view mirror and Regina's hand was still covering Violet's when they pulled up outside the house. They all got out of the car, and Violet quietly followed both Regina and Emma until Regina paused to level with Violet and put her arm round her waist.
Mary Margaret must of seen them pull up because she opened the door swiftly and placed her hand over her heart at the sight of Violet, her relief over-whelming her nerves set off by Regina's presence.
"Thank heavens you're okay." Mary Margaret said, and Violet looked up and smiled forgiving.
Regina was surprisingly tolerant of Mary Margaret whilst they thanked her and saw her off. Violet sat down on the sofa, trying to settle her nerves as Regina and Emma checked on Henry.
It'll be okay.. it'll be okay..
Regina casually returned and smiled gently at Violet as she sat down beside her, Emma decided that the best thing she could do right now would be to go and make them all a hot drink.
Violet pulled at her fingers nervously. "The two men.. The two men that kidnapped me." She began, before Regina asked sternly.
"What did they do?! Did they hurt you? If they did…" Regina's eyes widened fiercely, and Violet nervously blurted it out.
"They thought I was your daughter!"
The hair's on Regina's arms stood up, her heart beat quickened as she knew that she had to tell Violet now. She couldn't postpone it any longer, she was hurting and Violet had already been hurt.
Violet looked up at Regina, failing to hide the hope in her eyes that Regina could confirm this. She looked down at her lap again, fresh tears springing from her eyes as she had her doubts suddenly.
"You are…" Regina revealed quietly, the relief in her voice obvious as she smiled lovingly at her daughter, hoping that it would be welcomed news.
Violet cried aloud, her head falling into her hands and Regina became suddenly frightful. Panicking, Regina lifted Violet's head up and wiped away her tears. Violet tried to calm herself down as Regina looked at her questioningly.
"Are you okay?" Regina asked, trying to be strong as Violet placed her hand over her heart.
"I love you." Violet sobbed, her eyes burning with honesty and need as they looked into Regina's.
Regina immediately reached for Violet and pulled her into her arms desperately as a huge weight was lifted from her shoulders and a aching gap in her heart was instantly filled. Violet's tears of relief and happiness at her acceptance soaked Regina's chest whilst she clung onto Regina's clothing, never wanting to let go.
"I love you too." Regina whispered, kissing Violet's head multiple times before closing her eyes and holding Violet as tightly as she could. She got her daughter back and she was never going to lose her again.