AU fic set in ancient Rome. Regina, a Vestal priestess, crosses paths with a mysterious gladiator. Suddenly, her life is not quite the same. Historical!Swan Queen.

Captain Emma Swan is said to be the most vicious pirate of the seas. She doesn't hesitate to attack Royal Navy ships. But when a young boy comes to her for help, she will stop at nothing to make sure he and his mother are safe. AU SwanQueen (with other pairings later) Cover image courtesy of absedarian on tumblr.

Emma Swan works hard every night as a bartender, struggling to raise her son and save up enough to own her own bar. Regina Mills is an upper class New York photographer who wouldn't normally spare a second glance at people below her. When their paths cross, their lives adapt to each other, but how much are they willing to change?