Chapter 10
Emma decided to leave it a couple of days to question what Regina wanted to do next. It had became rather difficult however when it came down to work. Having recently been taken on as Regina's assistant, Emma found it hard working in the same building as the brunette considering that the mayor decided to continue as if nothing had happened and all was normal. Normal that is until the day Emma showed up for work and Regina wasn't there.
Worrying over her, Emma had learnt exactly how both Regina's worked and decided over settling everything that had to be done mayor or assistant work before packing up early afternoon leaving a note for anyone wanting to know otherwise. Stopping off at Granny's, Emma picked up Regina's favourite in the hope of being let in before heading to her house or should she say mansion.
Knocking on the door, the blonde eagerly awaited the brunette to answer the door. When this did not happen however, Emma decided it would be best to let herself in. Walking through the house, she checked the rooms until she reached the living where sure enough she had found Regina in her usual (for the mayor at least) grey silk pyjamas laying across her couch and flicking through the channels on her TV.
Raising an eyebrow at the sight, Emma cleared her throat to inform the brunette that she was there. The reaction she received however was not the one she has expected or hoped. Glancing over, Regina gave a sad smile. "What are you doing here? I haven't remembered if that is why you have come to check on me"
Emma shook her head. " no that's not why...I was concerned you never miss a day of work"
Regina chuckles to herself, again concerning the blonde. "Maybe that's why I'm unhappy, too work focused"
Emma approaches the couch and lifts her legs so she can sit. " is that Regina or the mayor talking?"
Regina looks at Emma shifting her legs so she sits up alongside her. "What about the queen?"
Seeing the lost look in her eyes, Emma reaches out clasping Regina's hand squeezing it. " you told me before...holding your hand or even just touching your arm used to make you feel better"
Looking teary, Regina looks away wiping a tear. "I just wish I could remember.."
Emma looks down guilty knowing how hurt Regina is. "What...what if there was a way to remember? Or a possibility?"
Regina looks back to her with a wet face confused. Emma looks back taking a breath. "There...is this I don't know myth? That people say can break any curse..."
Regina looks hopeful at her waiting for the rest of the explanation.
Emma looks worried but continues. "..Its true loves kiss..but I..it probably wouldn't work because..well I know how I feel about you but when...last time you pushed away so I don't think you feel the-"
Having listened to all the blonde had to say, Regina knew deep down she trusted the blonde and was the only one to tell her the truth. Although taking a possible risk, Regina felt like it was the right thing to do. Leaning across the couch, Regina planted her lips straight on Emma before taking hold of the blonde's face in her hands. Emma despite being in shock started to kiss back, before again the brunette pulled back abruptly. Emma looks down in fear, feeling deep inside she should never of encouraged her. Regina however looked at her teary before lifting her chin and forcing the blonde to look at her.
Emma looks at her also on the brink of tears and goes to look away before something stops her. Looking at Regina she can see for the first time since being in storybrooke a completely different version of Regina, not a new version, an old one. Regina continues to look at her stroking the side of her face with a small smile. "Keep your head high dear"
Emma smiles back realizing where the words come from, outside the tavern at home when they first met. "Please tell me that you remember?"
Regina nods before getting pulled into a hug by the blonde. Emma holds onto her tightly. "I have wanted to do this for weeks"
"Truth be told I have wanted to kiss you before now, it would appear even in my forgotten state I saw something in you" Regina pulls back to again look at the blonde.
Emma just sits grinning from ear to ear not letting go of Regina's hand. Regina squeezes her hand then looks around concerned. "There is one thing I do not understand..why have we not gone back?"
Emma drops her grin frowning. "I have no idea"
Regina lets go of Emma's hand and pats her leg. "Wait here we are going to find out"
After Regina changes, both women head out to figure out what is happening. As they reach main street, Regina starts to notice that people are glancing over at the pair and talking among themselves. "I think it's safe to say everyone remembers"
Emma looks to the brunette who is trying to hide a worried face. Despite being in public, she takes hold of Regina's hand who happily accepts linking their fingers and gripping slightly.
"Regina you have nothing to feel guilty or be sorry about you didn't do this...you didn't do anything past or present and it's about time they knew"
"Emma by the way they are staring I don't think they will believe me if I tried"
"Well it looks like some of them want answers"
Regina follows Emma's gaze at a crowd of people surrounding the town hall. Letting go of Emma's hand, she straightens herself out taking a breath. "Looks like I've still got a job to do" heading straight over looking in control, Emma watches smiling proudly before following.
One of the first people to approach the mayor is Frank looking like he's back with a vengeance. " there she is! I told you the blonde would be with her, must of cast some spell considering she disappeared from the village at home!"
Regina glares." Do you mean after you turned her away onto the streets?"
Knowing how hot headed Regina can get and taking into account Emma's new found strength when it comes down to present day Frank, the blonde steps in between the pair. " that's enough! If you want the truth you need to listen! This woman has never hurt anyone it was all her mother!"
Frank points to the brunette to continue with his side of the argument. " she killed the king!"
Regina rolls her eyes crossing her arms. " actually that was just old age"
Frank looks around to see people backing away with their anger. " oh come on you don't believe that?!"
Speaking up one of the guys looks to him. "Well he was in his seventies...and personally I've not seen your majesty hurt anyone physically or otherwise"
Nodding some of the other towns people agree." She seemed to help the girl in the bar"
Emma, wanting to support Regina nods stepping up to Frank." She did, more than that even. When you sacked me for what? Being hit in the face? And chucking me out, Regina let me stay with her gave me a job. Now if everyone would like to get on with their lives as well as they can until we figure out how to get home please go on"
Regina looks at Emma with a raised eyebrow as the crowd disperses." Where did that come from and where is Emma?"
Emma smiles. " let's just say being here and knowing early on what was going on kind of helped me be more strong, I was determined and Cora knew it"
Regina takes a breath. "Speaking of mother...I better go find her"
Emma hugs her arm reassuringly. "You mean we better find her"
Regina looks over at her knowing what she means and kisses the side of the blondes head." No...I better find her you're not getting involved"
Emma looks up slightly pouting." But I am involved!"
Regina shakes her head. "That little speech you gave back there also applies to you so go, do your job that I will kindly remind you I gave to you to stop you working with Frank"
Emma rolls her eyes. "Fine..be careful" giving a quick squeeze of Regina's hand, Emma heads off leaving Regina to find her mother.
Walking down the steps, Regina looks around the vault spotting Cora straight away. "Your too predictable..I mean really mother bringing this place to town with all your hearts that's not a give away at all"
Cora looks over smiling in a twisted way." Regina dear your back..Or should I say your majesty?.."
Regina frowns not liking the look she is receiving. Pushing her hair back, Regina places a hand on her hip. "It's over mother"
Cora shakes her head still smiling. "No dear it's just beginning..you see there is a reason why you haven't gone back and only you can figure it out"
Regina shrugs like she is not bothered. "Then ill figure it out and we all go home..."
Cora chuckles. " wouldn't be so sure dear...not all of you will make it"
Regina watches her mother as she gathers some belongings and crosses her arms. "What's that suppose to mean?"
Cora walks over whispering in her ear. "You always 'hurt' the one you love dear haven't you learnt that by now? And with no magic in this town or at least for you..your little protection spell is nonexistent now..leaving a poor defenceless Emma..it would be such a shame if anything happened to her.."
Regina glances at her glaring but worry is clearly evident in her eyes. Cora walks on ahead to the steps. "Times ticking dear..."
Author's note: uh oh...will they ever get back? Thanks for reading :)
