A/N: Sorry for the long wait with this chapter. My muse was being a stubborn little so and so with not letting me work on it more than 5 mins a day and or week... Also things in my life got rather hectic with my mum not being well. I hope this is worth the wait, and I thank everyone who has stuck around. I also welcome any new readers I may have received I appreciate all of you very much :)

Chapter 5:

As soon as Regina and Emma ended the hug, Henry dashed over to Emma and squeezed her tight before letting her go. "Uh ma, what are you wearing? What happened to your black leather outfit?" probed Henry. As he stepped backwards eyes scanning all around the room they were in.

"This is what I appeared in when I got transported to the vault of the dark one. Not really my style, but I was too busy trying to find my way here first; then find a way to get back to Storybrooke or find a way to get you and your mum here." Explained Emma.

"Well that explains my mirror being in my throne room. I am not certain you could use it to get to Storybrooke. As only the dark curse can take us to a realm without magic. We could however use it to get to Camelot. Where we will be able to find Merlin." Clarified Regina.

Snow and David silently observed the two women as they got caught up. Snow was feeling a bit uncomfortable being in this castle as it was the one she grew up in. As well as be the one her father was killed in. "We should get going, if we plan on getting to Camelot sometime today." Said Hook in a sarcastic tone of voice. He was getting fed up with being ignored by Emma.

"What is your rush pirate?" sneered Regina, as a fire ball appeared in her hand that wasn't being held by Emma.

Hook noticed the hand holding and it angered him to the point that he wanted to kill Regina. The only reason he was holding back was that he needed to show Emma he had changed. Even though at heart he was still the villain. He has never actually changed his ways just pretended to have done so and taken credit for other people's hard work.

Emma it seemed to him to have swallowed his every lie and exaggeration so he didn't see the point in changing his ways. As long as Emma didn't see him do bad things he was in the clear. Much like Emma had no idea he was sleeping with other women on the side. Since Emma hadn't slept with him yet. As much as he liked to think that she had let down her guard around him she still hadn't given into him on that level.

So he followed her around like a lovesick puppy in the hope that Emma would finally have sex with him. Heated make out sessions were great but Emma always stopped it from going any further. He would wait until she was in a deep sleep before sneaking out to find a willing bed warmer. Even if he had to buy them enough rum or other alcoholic beverages to make them more than willing. The way he saw it what the saviour doesn't know won't hurt her.

"I want to find this merlin so that I can get my girlfriend back!" shouted Hook. Getting up into Regina's personal space and forcing Regina and Emma's hands apart.

Regina was a bit shocked by that reaction. She knew that he was rather obsessed with Emma, and his insistence that Emma was his 'happy ending'. But she never thought he would shout at her let alone be aggressive enough to force her to let go of Emma's hand.

"Where do you get off with touching me with that filthy hand of yours? And don't even think about using that hook on me either or you will find that awful leather outfit up in flames with you still in it." Retaliated Regina.

"Well your majesty, you have my girlfriend all over you. She isn't yours to play with." Responded Hook. Giving her one of his trademark leers.

At this point Emma had enough of his constant claim on her. She isn't anyone's property. Emma walked right up and in between them. She plunged her hand into Hook's chest ripping out his darkened heart. He crumpled over in pain as she gave it a slight squeeze.

"Emma dear, do put that back you don't know where it has been." Said Regina in a soft voice so that only Emma could hear her.

Emma though only glanced in Regina's direction before holding Hook's heart to her mouth and commanded "You will refrain from trying to get me back and protect Regina and my family at whatever cost even if it means your life. You will actually be a hero instead of a pretend one."

Emma then placed hook's heart in a box that Regina had conjured for her. Placing an enchantment on the box to keep him from being able to steal it by the use of blood magic both Regina's and Emma's. With Zelena back in Storybrooke being minded by the fairies and Robin not that they trust Blue all that much, but better she guard the pregnant Zelena than just the heartless Robin alone.

Regina had asked Tinkerbelle and Nova to keep an eye on Blue just to be sure. Mal and Lilly were taking care of the roles of Mayor and Sheriff while they are gone. For at least the dragon shifter witches could be trusted to make sure nothing happens to the town.

With the command having taken over Hook he had no choice but to adhere to them. Leaving him to take a seat on a nearby chair; to wait and see what the plan of action will be. Snow, Charming and Henry while shocked about Emma's actions went to take a seat as well. As there really wasn't much a non-magical person could do at this point.

Meanwhile Regina and Emma had moved back over to the mirror or looking glass depending on what you want to call it. They were inspecting it while trying to think of a way to get the mirror to become a portal to Camelot rather than to Wonderland. As going through a looking glass is the preferred mode of travel to that land. As going via a rabbit hole was rather disorientating. They also needed to be mindful of whether or not Camelot followed the Enchanted Forest timeline or one of its own making. One of the many factors they had to contemplate.

Creating portals without a bean or a magical compass was tricky. For one tiny mistake could result in them landing at a time or place that isn't of the one they are currently in or aiming for. They needed to cross realms not dimensions.

"This is going to take some time, I will need to go through the books I have here on crossing realms. Snow why don't you take Charming, Henry, Belle and the one handed wonder over there down to the kitchens. The spell that replenishes the dry store and chill box with food that can be gained from around the forest and castle grounds. Should still be in effect." Directed Regina as she took Emma's hand into hers once more.

"Sure Regina, did you want me to bring something up when it is ready?" questioned Snow.

"That would be great; we will be in my study. You remember where that is yes?" replied Regina.

"Yes I do recall where that is. Okay we will see you both in a bit." Responded Snow, before leading the small group down to the kitchens.

While they did that Regina led Emma to her study. "Are we really going to read some books right now?" whined Emma.

"Why do you have something else in mind to do?" asked Regina with her signature seductive smirk.

"Of course I do your majesty. We have some alone time, why waste it reading dusty old books when we can be doing something way more fun." Replied Emma giving back her own seductive smile. At that remark the two women came together in a heated kiss, that had them stumbling down to the corridor to they landed against the study door.

"mmph" whimpered Emma, as her back hit the door roughly. From Regina attacking her lips and wondering hands that had her longing for more skin to skin contact. Not breaking out of the embrace Emma fumbled for the study door handle until she managed to push it open. Causing the two of them to fall into a heap of limbs on the study floor.

Regina used her foot to kick the door closed before adjusting her body properly so as to continue their heated moment of passion. Emma at that point was frustrated with them having far too many clothes on flicked her wrist so that both were naked. Relishing in the feel of Regina's body firmly pressed into hers. She could feel the moisture of Regina's dripping core mingling with her own as Regina moved her hips in a way so their heated and throbbing clits met; beginning an intense rocking motion as each movement caused their clits to rub against the others. Hands clasped together creating sparks of magic to engulf their entwined fingers.

Sending jolts of pleasure throughout their bodies, as they rejoiced in the feeling of connectedness and a sense of being complete and whole. Like they had finally found their places in the world, which intensified the sensations they could feel as they passionately made love to one another. Thrusting hips and moans of pleasure could be loudly heard through the door as Belle timidly pushed open the door.

She was carrying a tray for the three of them as she intended to eat while she poured through the many tomes of books on the vast bookshelves lining the former Evil Queen's study. Belle couldn't help but notice the clouds of magic that had completely surrounded the two women, who in the throes of passion hadn't even heard the librarian enter the room let alone be aware of what their combined magic was doing.

The blushing Belle averted her gaze from Regina and Emma, to take a bite into the sandwich that Snow had prepared. A few minutes later Regina and Emma finally noticed that someone else was in the room with them. Emma sat up rather shocked at first but then calmed quickly once she realised it was only belle and not hook or any of her parents or gods forbid Henry.

It was bad enough the kid knew about them connecting in such an intimate way let alone for him to actually see it firsthand. They didn't need to traumatise him that much. Regina on the other hand wasn't fazed at all by the librarian being there seeing her in all her naked glory. She was rather proud of her looks, but could sense Emma's embarrassment. And she wondered if the old Emma was shining through just a little after being so close together.

So Regina flicked her wrist and re clothed them both, in some comfortable clothing that is more suited to the enchanted forest. Now when they do head on out to Camelot they won't stick out so much. Regina knew she would more than likely have to do the same for the rest of their group minus the pirate as he has never really changed outfits for as long as she has known him. The only thing he seems to do is to change the colouring of the vest he wore.

With that she got up off the floor to see what food was brought up from the kitchens for them to eat. As she found she was feeling more than famished. Like she hadn't eaten in more than at least 12 hours. When in reality it had only ben over 3 or 4 at most since she had last ate before setting off on this journey. It felt oddly enough that she had used up too much of her magic.

This was impossible she thought considering she has barely used it. 'why do I feel so drained? This is not normal, maybe Henry was right and I am pregnant? I really should look up magical pregnancies while I am here in my study.' Thought Regina as she took a seat next to Emma at the elegant wooden table in the centre of the room.

Regina ate the sandwich on autopilot, not even noticing what it was she was eating; just went through the motions as she contemplated which of her spell books she had here. That would contain the information she would need. She never really studied the books on light magic. The only reason she had any at all was her need to ensure that the various light magic users in this realm couldn't use them to defend against her own dark magic.

Now though Regina was for once relieved that her own sense of self-preservation would hopefully allow them to find the answers they were seeking. It wasn't everyday anyone would think Regina's former dark side would actually come in handy in this situation. Certainly not Regina herself. She could never really see anything good within that time of her life. At the time she felt any goodness that once resided in her died that night that her own mother crushed the heart of her good and kind hearted stable boy Daniel.

The fact that the son of the saviour and the saviour herself was her happy ending was something that she struggled to comprehend. And at the same time she coward in fear within her own mind at that idea because to her own belief she was still a villain and villains don't get happy endings.

Emma on the other hand was eagerly eating the food while listening to every thought that ran through Regina's mind. At first Emma thought that this new ability was something all dark ones could do but it wasn't the case much to her disappointment when she tried to listen to what everyone else was thinking. No matter how hard she had tried the only person she could hear clear as day within her mind was Regina's and the abundance of thoughts in the mind of the woman she loved with every fibre of her being intrigued her.

As she listened in a dopy smile lit up her face when the she heard Regina think that she was pregnant. That idea very much pleased Emma. For Regina was the only person in all the realms she could ever want to raise a family with. And knew deep within her heart that Regina was a wonderful mother if how their son Henry had turned out so far. So the thought of having another child with Regina was the one that put that smile on Emma's face.

After a few hours of pouring through the books Belle excitedly exclaimed; "I found something! Hey wake up I found something!"

Upon hearing the excited librarian shouting Emma did indeed rouse from having passed out with her face on one of the large leather tomes. "What did you find?" enquired Emma, sleep still lacing her voice.

"Out with it bookworm." Demanded Regina, her voice sharp from her embarrassment of feeling an imprint of the wood grain of the table on the right side of her face. For she too had falling asleep while reading.

Belle on the other hand was a little startled to see both women looking a little dishevelled. "Sorry, I found how to create a portal to Camelot using a looking glass. It is so simple really, I should have known. But of course not; I was too busy thinking it had to be far more complicated than it is…."rambled Belle.

"Belle, breathe and just spit it out already." Stated a rather frustrated Emma, she could feel the presence of the version of Rumplestiltskin that lurks around in her mind.

"Right, you know the legend of Arthur and the legend of the holy grail?" probed Belle. Tilting her head to the side to be better able to read Regina and Emma's faces. From what Belle could tell, Regina was a little confused as she tried to match what she had seen of the legend in the land of no magic, with the ones she had heard in the Enchanted Forest.

While Emma was rather shocked to have it confirmed that the stories of King Arthur, Excalibur and the Holy Grail were all true. She suspected that it was true when Camelot was first mentioned and the legendary sorcerer Merlin. But which of the various versions of the legend was the right one? Was it the Disney version or one of the more realistic versions stating that Arthur was only a great solider of the Roman Army.

Since Henry brought her to Storybrooke Emma has been slowly accepting that every fairy-tale, myth and legend she was brought up on to be all true. In all seriousness she should have known. Considering she was indeed the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming. A Princess herself. Emma laughed quietly in her mind. Of all the irony, her fate as the Dark One rested on the shoulders of the legendary Merlin and King Arthur.

"Yes I know it, what of it Belle?" requested Emma. She really needed Belle to get to the point the hallucinations of the former dark ones were starting to get to her and becoming louder than the Australian fairy tale Princess voice was as she continued with her spiel all about how Merlin became the sorcerer and the true purpose of the grail.

Becoming rather long winded and off topic. The loudness of the Dark one's many voices in her head becoming far too much for Emma to bare. Flicked her wrist causing a grey smoke to appear around Belle's head only to dissipate to reveal that there was a leather ball gag held firmly in the librarian's mouth. Regina secretly found the scene rather amusing as she too had wanted to gag her.

Having been frustrated with Belle's inability to stay on topic. Truth be told Regina was on the verge of doing the exact same thing as Emma did. And was highly grateful that Emma was the one to actually do it. For Regina couldn't see Belle and the others taking her doing that all too well. While Emma being the Dark One who was clearly struggling to reign in the darkness. They couldn't really hold it against her. Not when most of them had all wanted to do the same to Belle at time or another. Not that any of them would have ever said so to Belle's face.

Upon seeing the expression on Belle's face Regina flicked her own wrist to remove the ball gag. "You were saying Belle? And please do remain on subject or I might just gag you myself." Stated Regina.

"As I was saying, if we were to use an artefact from Camelot we could enchant it to guide us through the looking glass to that realm." Explained Belle, giving Emma her best evil eye while she said it.

"Why didn't you just say that?" asked Emma with frustration still lacing her voice. For she was still struggling to concentrate above the even louder voices inside her mind all clambering for her attention. The most outspoken of the voices was Rumplestiltskin.

'Well dearie you know what you need to do don't you? You don't really want to be rid of this darkness, this great power? Shut the hell up gold!' thought Emma, holding her head in her hands, rubbing her temples. She could feel a migraine starting it's painful torture.

"I know just where to find an artefact of Camelot. One of the former Knights of the Round Table left the original sword he was given upon accepting a seat. Was a gift from Arthur himself…" explained Regina drifting off at the end of her sentence as she noticed that Snow, Charming and the pirate mascot had entered her study.

"Were you talking about Lancelot? I thought your mother killed him?" queried Snow as she took a seat on one of the leather armchairs in the room.

"She did kill him yes. But his sword I had sealed by blood magic in this castle. In the armoury in fact." Replied Regina.

"So where is Henry?" asked Emma.

"He was exhausted so I put him in one of the guest rooms. I guess all the excitement and magic traveling finally got to him." Explained Charming.

"Right then, it is late we should all get some rest, because first light tomorrow we will be retrieving Lancelot's sword and heading to Camelot." Stated Regina, taking Emma's hand in hers before poofing them into her bed chambers.

Once Emma got her bearings on exactly where Regina had brought them to, a devilish smile appeared upon her face. Regina of course noticed the look Emma was giving her. Returning it with a devilish smile of her own she stalked over to Emma was standing, watching acutely just how much her seductive walk was having an effect on Emma's body. Once she finally made it to Emma, she then passionately kissed Emma's thin lips that she just couldn't get enough of.

Emma eagerly returning the kiss while their hands made work of divesting each other of their clothing. Once naked they broke away from the kiss as their lungs struggled to pull air. As they tumbled backwards onto the bed, letting their love and lust for each other to take them over in a loving embrace.

Meanwhile Snow, Charming and the rest of the group ventured of to their respective rooms. Snow though had an intense urge to make love to her Prince in her childhood room. David, with his shared heart, easily picked up on his wife's mood. He eagerly took the chance to be with Snow in a way that they hadn't been able to do since Neal was born. As much as he loved and adored their young son, he dearly missed being able to be intimate with Snow.

Belle walked into the guest room she was allocated, the book she was reading earlier clutched tightly to her chest. She knew that she wouldn't be falling asleep anytime soon. She was far too worried about Rumple back in Storybrooke. The glass with the enchanted rose sat on the vanity in the back corner of the room next to the door that led to the bathing room.

Belle took a seat on the stool perched in front of the vanity. Staring longingly at the rose as a petal one by one slowly drifted down to the bottom of the glass jar. The book rested next the jar unopened. instead off opening the book to continue reading she began to quietly sob, tears dripping onto her hands, jar and book.

Hook on the other hand had managed to find a good stash of alcohol that he planned to drown his sorrows in. Not at all liking the restraints Emma placed on his heart. He desperately wanted to be able to resist the orders given to him. He was deadest in his thinking and belief that Emma belonged to him; despite Emma being the dark one now.

He didn't know if he could love Emma now that she was the thing he hated the most. But his pride wouldn't let him give up on his belief that Emma was his happy ending despite his heart no longer beating in his chest. He didn't know how but he was going to fight the commands Emma spoke over his heart. He was going to make Emma see that he was indeed her true love; that he not Regina could bring Emma back from the darkness.

He wasn't about to let his chance at happiness be stolen from him. Not again, losing Mila was hard enough. Somehow he was going to break the damned magic seal over the box holding his heart then he would get his swan back. Even if he had to win her back all over again. 'No bloody female is going to take Emma from me. I won the saviour's heart not that strumpet of an Evil Queen!' thought hook not long before guzzling down the bottle of hard cider.