The flight to Greece from Regina's part wasn't a quite one. Ever since Emma and Regina went aboard,Emma hadn't kept her mouth shut except this two divine hours in which the blonde had slept like a normal person. Firstly Emma was keep talking to Regina about ridiculous facts about Greek people,then she was making rude comments about other passengers,unfortunately not too subtly and ended up on making a new friendship with a six year old boy who was sitting next to her and apparently had many commons with him like their favourite video game and cereals. Regina having been tired of the blonde's non stop talking she curled into a ball in her chair and slept. After an hour or so she felt a weight in her chest and when she opened her eyes she saw the blonde sleeping on top of her. Regina thought that it was time to finally relax. Big mistake. Emma started mumbling in her sleep and waving her hands like a psycho. Regina accepted her fate and decided to just sit in her chair and watch some movies. When the blonde finally woke up they were almost in their destination. That didn't however stop Emma from starting a conversation with the other passengers. Finally when they arrived in Athens,Regina sprinted towards the plane's door and far from the rambling blonde. She kner although that she couldn't avoid her forever so she sat at coffee shop and waited for Emma to pick up their bags. When the job was done,Emma approached Regina and sat next to her.
''How are you feeling?'' Emma asked
''Like I don't wanna hear your voice ever again. Seriously how can you talk so much?''
''Eh,what can I say I'm a talkative person'' Emma shrugged
''Too much for my likeness. We've been together for one day and I feel like I wanna kill you!'' Regina groaned and Emma rolled her eyes
''Hey relax,I'm not always like that. And you'll get used to that'' Emma winked
''I don't think so. Anyway where are we heading now?''
''Well, we will stay here in Athens for the rest of the day and tomorrow morning will be leaving for an island called Aegina. But don't worry it's close to Athens so if you're afraid of ships or something like that I inform you that the journey is only one hour.'' Emma smiled at Regina
''That's good. And no I'm not afraid of ships. Just nauseous sometimes. Where are we staying?
''Do you prefer a hotel or a rent room?'' Emma asked
''A hotel. After so much hours of travelling I would like a hot steaming bath.''
''Okay then,there are a few good hotels at the center of Athens. Let's grab a cab and go there.'' Emma suggested and stood up. She helped the brunette with her suitcases and went outsides to find a cab.
After an hour Emma and Regina were at the hotel. Regina was furious with the taxi driver who overcharged them and Emma was trying to calm the hot-headed brunette.
''We should just hopped off the cab and find another one!'' Regina hissed
''Regina it's over now. We weren't smart enough and he manipulated as. Let it go and wait here. I'm going to find us a room.'' Regina just huffed but stayed where Emma told her to.
''Good morning how can I hel you?'' The assistand asked Emma nicely
''Uhm I would like two rooms.'' Emma requested equally politly but all her manners flew from the window when the assistant spoke again.
''Unfortunately we only have one room with a double bed.''
''Seriously?'' Emma yelled ''Can't you find us one with two beds at least?''
''As I said this room is the only one available. Would you like it?''
''Fine. How much for one night?''
''It's ninety euroes for one night'' The assistant smiled at Emma
''Who stays here?The Queen of England?'' Emma scoffed but she pulled out her wallet and paid with her credit card. The assistant took the card did the transfer and gave Emma back the card with a key card.
''Enjoy your stay'' The assistand beamed and Emma hoped for a hell of a breakfast the next morning. She went towards the brunette and leaded to the elevator
''I have bad news and good news'' Emma nervously grinned
''Tell me the good one first''
''Well I found a room'' and at that Regina rolled her eyes ''If you didn't,we wouldn't be here Emma''
''Right,so the bad news. I managed to get us one room with a double bed.'' She closed her eyes and waited for the yelling. However the brunette just said in an authoritative tone
''You're sleeping on the floor''
''No,I found the room,I paid it so I'm sleeping on the bed'' Emma said in a childishly way
''We'll see about that'' Regina smirked. As soon as the entered the room Emma sprinted towards the bed and marked her territory. Regina closed the door left her luggage in the small hall and went in the master room. She looked Emma with a smirk and with a flick of her wrist had the blonde hanging from the ceiling.
''Hey,you're playing dirty!'' Emma yelled.
''You're just bitter because I always get what I want'' She smiled at Emma and plopped on the bed. She waved her hand and let Emma fall to the floor with a thud
''That was mean'' Emma groaned and stood at the end of the bed. She took the sheets in her hands and pulled them fastly. As a result the brunette was now at the floor and Emma crawled over the bed with a smug on her face. Regina blew a strand of hairs out of her face and said
''You're on Swan!''
After an hour of fighting Regina and Emma agreed that they are both adults so it won't be so bad to sleep on the same bed. After their impromptu fight Regina went for a shower and Emma used her laptop to book their tickets for the next day and hotel rooms for their accomodation. She was done when Regina stepped off the shower and seeing the brunette with only a tower wrapped around her body she started gawking at her. Regina turned around and found Emma staring at her with her mouth agape
''What happened Swan?Pussy got your tongue?'' She smirked at the blonde
''I ummm '' Emma was opening and closing her mouth like a fish
''Relax,I'm just kidding. So, what are you proposing for us to do?'' Regina asked as she was get dressing
''Oh you have no idea'' Emma whispered to herself
''What was that Swan?''
'' I said would you like to go sightseeing?'' Emma offered
''Are you going to be the guide?'' Regina teased
''Humour me as you want but I know the basics.''
When Regina was ready she motioned to the door and said to Emma
''Ok Swan,lead the way''
Emma and Regina were walking towards the Acropolis of Athens. The weather was sunny and that gave them the perfect opportunity to climb the rocky outcrop. As they were climbing Emma began talking.
''The Acropolis is consisted of many different archaelogical remains such as the main gateway known as the Propylaea,the Temple of Athena Nike,the Erechtheum and last but not least the most famous of them all,the Parthenon. The Parthenon is dedicated to goddess Athena whom Athenians considered as their patron. It was built during the Golden Ages of Pericles. Many of the twelve Olympians were considered as patrons in different cities. Legend says that us patrons are offspring of the Olympian gods thus our skills to the battlefield. Every patron,according to his skills or some personal traits have their own god or goddess as their patron. For instance my father's god-patron is Athena the goddess of wisdom and also war. Mine is Apollo the god of light, prophecy, inspiration, poetry, music and arts, medicine and healing.''
''And why is that?'' Regina asked intrigued
''One of his symbols is the swan'' she winked at the brunette
''Well I must say I'm impressed. Did you google those things?''
''We didn't only learn how to fight at school. We learned also our legacy and the Olympian gods are a huge part in the history of the patrons. It's like the history of the witchcraft and the ancient civilization of Inkas. Yeah I know stuff'' Emma grinned and Regina rolled her eyes
''You earned my respect Swan'' Regina admitted
''Yet you're not calling me by my name'' Emma pointed out ''And I can't figure out why''
''As I said before we were never friends,we just knew each other. Also Daniel used to call you like that and it kinda stuck'' Regina shrugged.
''But now we're together and either you want it or not we may as well get to know each other. And the best way to do so is by start calling me Emma'' Emma smiled at Regina
''I suppose you're right. So,Em-ma where are we going next?''
''There are some places around the Acropolis with nice coffee shops,taverns and stores. I supposed we can climb down and walk around.'' Emma offered and Regina nodded.
As they started walking around Regina was fascinated by the lifestyle of the Athenians and the local shops. The music that was pumping in the streets from the different artists was creating a joyful and festive spirit. She was in love with the people,their mood,the aromas that were coming from the shops and the hospitality those people offered. The kids that were playing,their laughter and their smiles melted Regina's heart. She wanted to stay there forever.
After having strolled around the neighborhoοds of Athens they decided to stop to a tavern in order to eat. Emma was insisting on ordering everything greek on the menu while Regina prefered something more familiar. Finally Emma's puppy eyes won the argument and the table was full of different greek traditional foods. Regina was reluctant at first but Emma managed to make her give try to every single dish.
Being full of food and a little dizzy from ouzo they made their way back to the hotel. Once inside the room, Emma plopped in the middle of the bed without even removing her boots. Regina chuckled with Emma's childlike behavior and started putting her pyjamas on. When she approached the bed she saw that Emma was already snoring. Not wanting to disturb the blonde Regina laid in the bed as quietly as she could and turned of the lights. She stared at Emma for a few minutes and whispered
''Thank you Emma''
Well I gave you an insight of the Greek Mythology and Greek Lifestyle. I hope you enjoy it. Review and tell me your opinion. And don't worry more intense scenes will follow not only between the ladies but also scenes regarding their magic and patron abilities as well as some fight scenes. Ok I revealed too much! Until next time ;) (Ι also apologize again for any mistakes. English is not my mother language)
