A new idea hit me and it just won't leave. Don't worry, I'm not abandoning my other stories at all, I just have to do what my muse orders me to do. This is set at the mid to end of season six, except there's no black fairy. I know there are other stories where (mostly Emma) there is age regression, so if any of this seems familiar, please know it's purely a coincidence as I haven't read every story out there. Also, there are mentions of Captian Swan, but be assured, this is a Swan Queen endgame story.

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Chapter 1

Regina sipped at her wine as she sat with Zelena, Ruby, and Snow waiting for Emma who had called them and asked them all to meet her at Aesop's for some kind of news. She was scared she knew what the news was and had no idea how she'd react. With the grace and dignity of a queen. She sighed as she gulped her wine and then ordered a whiskey. Zelena gave her sister a look but before she could say anything, the blonde rushed through the doors, a mega watt smile on her face.

"There you are." Snow said with a smile, kissing her daughter's cheek. "What in the world were we all called here for?"

Emma smiled at the group. "Thank you all for coming. I…I wanted the most important women in my life here for this." She bit her lip and held up her hand, showing off the ring. "I'm engaged!"

Ruby squealed and hugged Emma as Snow glanced to Regina; a knowing look in her eye – a look of sympathy, before hugging her daughter. "Congratulations, sweetheart."

Regina's heart stopped and the woman hoped it would never start back up again. Everything became fuzzy, blurry, and slowed at once before speeding back up again and suddenly, Emma was looking at her. Smiling at her, wanting her approval. Regina did the only thing she could do in that moment and put a smile on her face and hugged Emma. "Congratulations, dear."

"Thank you. Thank you all. I've asked for you four to be here because I want you all in my wedding; if you want to be, of course." She then looked at Regina and took her hands. "Would you be my maid of honor?"

How the fuck was Regina supposed to be Emma's maid of honor? She swallowed and gave a small nod. "Yes, of course."

Emma smiled wider and hugged her. "Thank you, Regina."

Both Zelena and Snow knew Regina had feelings for Emma, even if she only admitted it to her sister. Snow wasn't as dumb as Regina made her out to be and she knew her former enemy's heart was breaking. She sighed and wished the woman would just be honest with Emma. There was a time where she knew Emma liked Regina as well and she had tried to talk to Emma and tell her to talk to Regina, but she wouldn't as she was convinced Regina would never want her. She couldn't help but think Emma was settling and though all she wanted was for her Princess to be happy, she didn't quite see how Killian would be Emma's happy ending.

"Mom? Are you upset that I asked Regina? It's just, I want you and dad to give me away and Regina and I have faced so much together and come so far."

Snow was snapped out of her thoughts and smiled softly. "I'm not upset at all, Emma. I think it's perfect."

"Wouldn't she be Matron of Honor since she's been married before?" Zelena asked, taking a large drink of her martini.

Emma looked at Regina. "I honestly don't know. Is that what you'd be called?"

"No offense to anyone here, but I like to ignore the fact that I was ever married before." Regina said, hoping she wasn't hurting Snow's feelings. Though she and Snow had actually had talks about what life was like for Regina under Leopold, the man had been nothing but kind and loving to Snow and Regina insisted she didn't want Snow to hate him on her behalf.

"No offense taken." Snow said gently. "I think Maid of Honor is the correct title."

"Let's get this celebration started!" Ruby said, bringing over handfuls of shots.

Regina stayed an hour and then insisted she had to get home. She congratulated Emma again before buttoning up her coat and heading out. She heard the door close behind her and she stopped, taking in a deep breath and closing her eyes as she felt her tears build up. Could she really do this? Could she spend the next few months with the woman she loved, planning her wedding to someone else? And then what? Watch Emma and the one-handed wonder build a life, have babies, and raise a family? Could she be "Auntie Regina" to a child who should be hers? She sighed, running her gloved hand over her cheeks to catch her tears. She had to because…it was Emma. She'd do anything for Emma.

"Regina?" Snow's soft voice made the mayor jump. "Regina are you…oh Regina." Snow said, wrapping her arms around the woman.

Regina hated crying and she hated it even more that she was in Snow's arms crying. They may have come far in the last few years, but she still had a bit of self-respect. However, she couldn't stop herself now that she had started. "I'm such an idiot." She sobbed, her voice catching.

"Talk to her." Snow gently coaxed, rubbing Regina's back.

"I can't, Snow. She's happy now and I will not take that from her. You know Emma; if I tell her, she's going to feel guilty and will downplay everything just so I'm not hurt. I don't want that for her, Snow. She deserves to be happy and to have a huge celebration and not feel an ounce of guilt." Regina sniffed and took some deep breaths before pulling away. She looked at Snow and gave a small smile. "I'm sorry. I will be okay, I just need a night to process this. I knew it was coming and like I said, Emma deserves to celebrate without guilt."

Snow sighed. "Regina, I just don't think Killian is her happy ending. Regina, she confided in me before…"

"I know, Snow. You told me, but it was before the curse even broke. It was when you were still Mary Margaret. It was so long ago. She's happy now."

"I just…I hate seeing you so miserable."

Regina shrugged. "It's what I deserve. If I wouldn't have been so stupid and bullheaded back then, maybe things would be different now." Those words went through Regina's head all during her walk back to her mansion, all during her nightly ritual, and all while she tried to go to sleep. If I wouldn't have been so stupid then, things would be different now.

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Regina was in her kitchen cleaning up when the doorbell rang. She was surprised to see Emma standing there and stood back to let her in. "What can I help you with, Miss Swan?"

"Miss Swan? I thought we were past that."

"Right, sorry. Old habits die hard I guess."

"Well, Henry asked me to come over. Said he had something he wanted to tell you and me and the same time. He didn't tell you?"

"No, he did not." Regina said, not at all liking the sound of this.

"Shit. Sorry. I have no idea what it's about if that makes you feel any better." Emma offered, slipping her boots off.

"Great you're both here." Henry said, coming downstairs. "Can we talk in the living room?"

"What is going on, Henry?" Regina asked, her stomach in knots.

The three went to the living room and Regina sat in a chair while Emma sat on the sofa, tucking her legs up under herself and making herself comfortable. Henry stood, pacing just a little. "So, you both know that I graduate in two weeks. I know I'm not eighteen until two months after that, but a couple friends invited me to go with them on a road trip across the country. Now that we can safely leave, they want to explore and so do I. I have the money that Gold gave me after dad died, so I don't need anything from you two other than permission. Oh and Ma, I'd be back for the wedding."

"That sounds fun." "Absolutely not" Both women said at the same time and then looked at each other.

"Regina, he's basically an adult. We can't hold him back and he's got his own money.

"I don't care, Miss Swan, he's still my child and will not be traipsing around the country with others who have only ever known this town." She looked at Henry. "How long is this trip supposed to be? Where will you stay? What about food? What if you break down?"

Henry sighed. "Mom, please try to be open about this. We're bringing tents and will stay at campgrounds. We're planning on it being at least the summer, so three to four months. Lucas is driving and he's amazing with cars and if we break down and he can't fix it, we'll call for a tow and figure it out. Mom please. I've honestly never asked for much. Yes, I was a brat at times, and yes, I know I haven't always been a perfect child, but I've never asked for family vacations or trips anywhere. Please, let me have this one adventure that doesn't involve someone in danger or a villain coming after me or my family."

Emma had to hand it to the kid; he was good. She looked at Regina and then sighed. "Henry, give us time alone to talk. Please."

He nodded and went upstairs to his room. Regina sat in her chair and put her head in her hands. "I've dreaded this day since the day I adopted him." She said quietly.

Emma sighed and went over, kneeling in front of her and putting her hands on Regina's knees. "I know, Regina, and I get that this is a hard thing to do, but the kid is right. He's been a brat in the past, but once he was over that stage, he's been such an amazing kid. Straight A's even after all the interruptions in education because of villains or monsters or curses. He has always been here to help with anything and honestly, he deserves this chance. Lucas is the one who has been fixing my car since he was fourteen, Regina, he's amazing with them. It's hard, but we have to trust him."

"I know." Regina said, hating that her eyes were full of tears. "I just don't want to be alone. It's selfish, I know it is, but I want to keep him with me."

"I get that, Regina." Emma said softly. "But you're not alone. You have me and my parents and your sister. Besides, you'll be busy helping me plan the wedding and Henry will be back for that."

Regina resisted the urge to sob at Emma's words and instead took some deep breaths. "You're right." She said, letting out a breath. "I have no real reason to deny him of this. Let me just go wash my face and we can tell him." Regina said, standing and almost pushing Emma out of her way. She went into the bathroom and looked at herself in the mirror. "You deserve this, Regina. You deserve to be all alone." She washed her face and then as she tapped it dry, another thought came to her. If you wouldn't have been so stupid back then, things would be different now. The woman smiled as she realized what she needed to do.

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"I still can't believe you got mom to agree." Henry said, munching on his burger. It had been an eventful two weeks leading up to Henry's graduation yesterday. Today, he was having lunch with his mothers before he'd be heading out. Regina had just stepped into the rest room.

"Henry, your mom is a good person and knew she couldn't keep you home, no matter how much she wanted to. Don't go thinking this is all me."

"I know, I know. I'm just still surprised."

"I'm going to miss you." Emma said, feeling tears in her eyes. "It won't be the same with you gone."

"Ma, I swear I'll call at least once a week and I promise to be home for your wedding."

"I know, I know." Emma said with a sigh.

Regina tucked the vial into her pocket and then came back out and sat down. "So, you've got everything packed? Phone charger, first aide kit, your money isn't all in one place, right?"

Henry tried hard not to roll his eyes. "I'm all packed, mom. Charger, extra charger, the first aide kit you gave me, my cash is in different spots and the emergency card you gave me is tucked safely in my wallet, though I don't plan on ever using it."

"Well it's there if you need to." Regina said, putting her hand on his. "Honey, I know I'm annoying you, but…well you're my baby. I'm supposed to be like this."

Henry smiled and moved over next to her, hugging her. "I know, mom. I love you so much. I'm ready for this though. As my mom, you prepared me for this, and I'll be okay."

Emma smiled as she watched and then finished her milkshake. "I think Luke and Jarod are here."

Regina sighed as she watched the car go down the street and fade into nothing. Her baby was gone. She was about to ask Emma if she wanted to come over when Hook strolled over and pulled Emma to him. "We have the house to ourselves for a while now, Love. How about we make the most of it."

Emma, who hated public affection like this, blushed and gently pushed him away. "Actually, I was going to see if maybe Regina wanted some company." She said, looking at the woman.

Regina was resisting the urge to throw up and shook her head. "I'm fine. I need to go into the office anyway." With that, she turned and walked away.

Emma sighed watching her. "This isn't easy for her to have Henry leave."

"He's a man now and she needs to get over it." Hook said.

Emma rolled her eyes. "Man or not, he's our baby."

"Speaking of, when are we going to make our own baby?"

Emma hated when he asked that as she wasn't even sure she wanted another baby and she had told him that many times. "I need to go into the station for a bit." She said, kissing his cheek before walking away.

Regina did go into the office, but then she decided to go home. She took the vial from her pocket and took a breath. If she did this right, she'd drink it and then be back eight years ago just before Henry first brought Emma to their door. She'd have a conversation with her past self and convince her that Emma is the best thing for her. She'd change everything; be different. Sure, she was still leaving eight years to chance, but she hoped that when she came back and she got her new memories, she and Emma would be where they needed to be. One issue, however, was she didn't know how long it would be until she got back as the potion wasn't exactly clear on that. However, she didn't care if it meant she could have her Emma.

Emma sat at her desk for a couple hours, working on paperwork and just thinking about things. To everyone looking in, things with her and Killian were perfect, but in her mind, things were far from it. He was already starting to nag her about how much time she spent with Regina and now with Henry gone, he'd pointed out she wouldn't have to see her as much. She liked seeing Regina, liked the friendship they had. If she were honest, she still had and always would have feelings for the woman, but she knew they'd never be reciprocated. She jumped as her phone rang and she picked it up. "Sheriff station, this is Emma."

The sound of a screaming baby filled Emma's ears and then Zelena's voice. "Swan, you need to get to Regina's now."

"What's going on?" She asked, putting her jacket on. "Can't you get Robin to stop crying?"

"It's not Robin that's crying." Zelena said. "Just get here."

The call ended and Emma rolled her eyes. As much as she liked Zelena and as close as they'd gotten, she still found her to be rather brisk at times. She got in her bug and headed over to Regina's, wondering what was going on.

"Oh, Emma, thank gods you're here." Zelena said, flinging the door open. "I can't get her to be quiet."

Emma stood there. "She's your kid, Zelena, and she doesn't exactly like me." She said, remembering how the one time she tried to babysit, the kid wouldn't stop crying.

"It's not Robin." Snow said, coming in from the living room.

"Mom? What are you doing here? Is it Neal?" The crying didn't sound like Neal, but she was at a loss as to who else it was.

"No, it's not him either." Zelena said, sighing. "I don't know how it happened, but…" She lifted the little one up. "It's Regina."