Wickedly Clever

by Vera-Sabe

Emma was slowly becoming an obsession. His obsession. Well, damn. Peter Pan/Emma Swan. Drabble Challenge. 100 words in each drabble. (Challenge issued to myself to quell my writer's block!) Warnings: AU, Mild Language, Dark, Violence, Abuse, Depression, Abandonment Issues, Mind Games, & Slight Brainwashing. Current status: WIP.

8. Tis the Season: Regina & Henry

Wickedly Clever

Part Eight – 'Tis the Season: Regina & Henry

Christmas

Storybrooke, Maine

December 25th, 2009

During the Curse

"It's your turn, mom," Henry grinned. "An-nd… you should open this one."

Sitting next to Regina, Henry gave her a small box.

"What did you get me this year?" Regina smirked, raising an eyebrow.

"Not tell-ing," he shook his head. He whispered, "It's a surprise."

"Okay," she whispered back, laughing softly.

She opened her gift, and gasped.

It was a clay tile. Henry's hand was imprinted on it.

The words 'For Mommy' was written around his hand.

"Do you… um… like it?" He asked quietly.

In response, she nodded, hugging him tightly. "I love you, Henry."

"Love you, too, mom."

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A/N – 12/30/13: First, Henry is eight years-old in this drabble. Also, this drabble was a bit of a pain to write. I don't think I did Regina and Henry justice. I wanted to expand on their emotions and characters more, but I couldn't, lol. I did my best, though. Thus, you be the judges in this case. How did I do? Please let me know.

Second, just as Tink is vital to Peter, Regina and Henry are vital to Emma. I won't write tons of Tink, Regina, and/or Henry drabbles. However, they are important and essential to Emma, Peter, and to this fic. Chapter two is the best example for this.

Peter knows that in order to get on Henry's side, he needs to get on Emma's side and vice versa. Also, Regina is Henry's adopted mom. Peter will take that into account soon. So, these three (along with a few other characters) will definitely be major players throughout the rest of the fic/drabbles.

Third, hope you guys enjoyed the 'Tis the Season theme. I won't return to present day Neverland just yet, though. I will continue with the holiday theme until 2014 comes and the holiday season ends.

The next few chapters will include some much needed Peter/Emma action. ;) Hope you guys will continue to stay tuned! ;)

And as always, thank you so much for the wonderful feedback. I love reading your reviews. They really make my day. Love you guys. Until next time! :-)