Author's note:

Hey everyone, I hope your day is going well. I know this update is a bit late and my updates are inconsistent, I just have a lot going on in my life right now. Not only did my laptop stop working, I had to move twice, I've been suffering from chest pains, stress, anxiety and I've started school again. So yeah, I wasn't in the mood to write at all. Anyway, I'm kind of back and I'll try update as much as I can.

Also, I just wanted to say thank you to all who read this story, leave reviews, favourite, follow etc. regardless of my inconsistency. I don't even know how to express how much it means to me.

All mistakes are mine, sorry. Enjoy :).


Regina's POV:

As soon as Emma jumped over the fence I instinctually stepped forward to follow her, only to stop after a few steps. I won't be able to catch her or stop her, trying to do so would be pointless. The only thing I can do is hope no one sees her running through the town, I rather not have the town crying bloody murder. I swear these people forget we lived in the Enchanted forest, one would think they were still cursed to forget their past lives. All it takes is for the ground to shake and they think the world is going to end.

Entering the house, I make my way to my room to put on more appropriate cloths. I rather not walk around the woods in heels and a skirt. Changing into black boots, the only pair of black jeans in my closet, and a basic white top. I grab my jacket and a pair of black gloves, before using my magic to transport me to the woods.

As soon as I appear in the woods I was surrounded by darkness, I could barely see the outline of my own hand. The only sound that filled my ears was the sound of the wind against the trees, and the animals that came out at night. I couldn't help but think maybe coming to the woods alone, in the middle of the night, by myself, wasn't the best idea.

What's wrong with me, I have experienced more terrifying things than the dark. I'm the Evil Queen, I'm the shadows people fear at night.

Taking a deep breath, I focus on my magic and think of nothing but light, seconds later the surrounding area was lit up by the small light I created in my hand. I Slowly walk around the forest lightly calling Emma's name, not wanting to bring attention to myself. If she's here she will be able to hear me no matter how far she is, well that's what I'm hoping. If not she will be able to sense me.

The sudden sound of a howl causes me to jump, almost lose my footing.

"Stupid bird"

Smoothing out the non-existent creases on my jacket, I wait for my racing heart to calm down before continuing through the dark woods.

"Swan? Where are you?" I whisper harshly.

I could be in my bed right now, under my soft silk Egyptian sheets, but no. Instead I'm out here in the middle of the night looking for a wolf. Regardless, It's not like I would have been able to fall asleep with her out here by herself. This is her first time being a wolf and knowing her she'll do something stupid and find herself in trouble. Being out here in the woods seems to make more sense than laying in my bed wide awake worrying about her.

Why do I care so much about Emma anyway? Every act I do just reminds me how I wouldn't do this for anyone who wasn't Henry and now her. So what makes her so special?

I wish I didn't have to question our relationship all the time, maybe if I had more friends as a child I wouldn't have to, but I rather no dwell on the past.

Sighing, I push a brunch out of my way, continuing the endless path.

After walking for what felt like forever, I come to a quick stop due to the unsettling feeling that washed over my body. It was as if I could feel someone or something watching me, following me. The thought that someone knew I was alone and was trying to catch me off guard made me feel uneasy.

"Come out now and I may reconsider killing you, or at least give you a quick death" I use Evil Queen persona to scare or make whoever it was think twice about their possible actions.

The figure that came from behind the trees; I didn't know whether to be thankful or scared. No matter how many pep talks I give myself on how I'm the Evil Queen and the Evil Queen is not scared of anything. I know that statement is not true, this creature is faster than me, stronger than me. If it decided to attack me it could reach me before I even think of a way to defend myself.

The brown wolf walked closer to me and I automatically step back keeping the distance between us. Once again it stepped forward and I repeat my previous actions stepping back. Its annoyance was clear in its eyes and before I could react the wolf lunged forward, out of instinct I tried to run. As I do I feel my body being forced to the ground, the harsh collision took the air out of my lungs. The sharp pain that filled my head caused my vision to slowly blur, of course I would make such cliché fall at such a time. I try to calm down my racing heart as my body refused to do what I willed it. Which was to get away from here, to be anywhere but here right now. I close my eyes and try to focus my magic on sending me home. When I reopened my eyes everything was dark, it was only until I felt the warm breaths against my face did I realise how close the wolf was.

The erratic pounding of my heart made me feel like I was going to pass out. Why wasn't my magic working?! I'm going to die here because like an idiot I decided to look for Miss Swan alone.

The last thing I saw was a white blur before everything went black.

Emma's POV:

The sound of my paws hitting the ground as ran was loud in my ears. I could hear the sound of my heart racing, whether it was due to adrenalin or fear I'm not sure. The taste of the wolfs blood was potent in my mouth, droplets falling from my mouth as I ran.

Trying to put as much distance between us as possible, not wanting another ambush, I continue through the woods. Not stopping until I was certain there was a significant barrier of woods between us. Not stopping until her scent was barely noticeable, barely existent.

The wolf in me screamed to put the brown wolf in its place, that I shouldn't be running away from the beast but standing my ground. Fighting for my place in this woods, my woods. But I refuse to listen to what my wolf wants. Plus, not only do I not want to make enemies so soon, I don't know if the wolf was stronger than me. I don't want to get killed after my first day of being a wolf, I have to be smart.

Running to the one place that makes me feel at peace, I run to the edge of the cliff that me and Regina have been to on several occasions. Walking to the edge of the cliff, I look up to the round white light in the sky, a contrast to the dark clouds. The moon was so beautiful, it has never looked so beautiful before, it was like I was seeing it for the first time.

Closing my eyes, the wind running through my fur slowly relax my body. The feeling of the cold rock under my paws helped control my short erratic breaths. The wild flow of the river crashing against the large rocks calmed my racing heart. I open my eyes breathing in the earths earthy scent, looking beyond the cliff I realised how clear my vision was. If I was in my human form I wouldn't be able to see half of the things that I can now. I wouldn't be able to easily navigate my way through the woods at night. Once I finally felt at peace I turn away from the cliff, walking back into the deep dark woods. I Take cautious steps as I don't know who else is out here, I rather not run into anyone else or that wolf again.

As I walk through the woods soft faint calls of my name fills my ears. The softness of the voice causes me to stop. It was so faint, almost none existent, I wasn't sure if heard correct or if my ears where playing games with my mind. I wait for the voice to say my name again and it doesn't so I continue further into the woods. As I do the smell of jasmine, vanilla, with a hint of apple and spice engulfs scenes. There's only one person I know who smells like that, without a second thought I break out into a sprint towards her. The closer I get to her the clearer another scent that is distinctively not her becomes, and because of this I pick up my paste. Willing my legs to run faster as I see a faint light in the distance. Following the light and the distinctive smell of her, I see the light abruptly disappear causing my heart to pound at a wild rate. Pounding so hard that it was almost painful, I don't know how long it was before I reached her, whether it was a few seconds or minutes.

When I finally made it to her, what I saw made me lunging forward, going into attack mode. Mercilessly, I crashed the brown wolf to the ground, sinking my teeth into any part of its body I could reach.

"What did you do?!" I growl out, clawing at its body as it tries to fight me off. I use my size to keep the beast to the ground.

"I did nothing! I was trying to help her!"

"Liar!"

I didn't care if the wolf was telling the true or not, all I cared about was Regina being unconscious on the floor while this thing hovered above her.

"She is mine, you do not touch her!" I bite into its neck trying to cause as much harm as possible. All I could think of was kill, all my mind scream was kill, and that was what I was going to do.

The wolf caught me of guard, using its sharp claws to attack my face which allowed it to escape my hold, and just as I was about to attack again I hear Regina whimper. I look at Regina lain on the cold ground then back at the injured wolf.

"Leave before I kill you, you're not welcome here anymore"

"I'm not welcome! These are my woods, this is my territory! You're trespassing, I could kill you!"

The brown wolf step forward, and I growled showing her my blood filled teeth and it takes a step back almost in obedience. It's in no position to fight me and win with as many injuries it has now, this is the second time we have fault.

"This isn't over" It states before running off into the distance.

I walk over to Regina's body, trying to assess her injuries as best as I could in this form. I couldn't see any visible injuries but I knew she was hurt as the smell of her blood flowed through my nose. I didn't want to move her in fear of making any injuries I couldn't see worse, and I didn't want to risk getting any help in fear of what would happen if I left. The only thing I could do is wait, wait for her to wake up or for me to change back into my human form so I could heal her. Laying down next to her to keep her warm, I listen out for her steady heartbeat, the only indication that lets me know she was OK.

Regina's POV:

I slowly open my eyes before quickly closing them due to the bright sky. I bring my palms in front of my eyes to hide myself from the blinding light.

"Where the hell am I? And why do I feel like I've been run over by a truck?"

"You're in the woods"

"Emma?"

I slowly sit up into a seated position, and as I do memories of the previous night rush through my mind.

"I healed you, you hit your head"

"That stupid wolf"

"Are you feeling OK?"

Finally looking at Miss Swan I realise she had no cloths on, she was hugging her knees to her chest. The only thing covering her body was her golden locks that flowed down her arms and back.

"I'm F-Fine" I clear my throat, trying to distract myself from her nude body.

"Good. Hmm, do you mind using your magic to give me some cloths and get us out of here?"

Not responding I transport us both to the mansion, into the kitchen.

"Thanks"

"Your welcome"

"So what happened Regina? Why where you in the woods?"

"If I'm going to have this conversation I need coffee, especially after having to sleep on the hard ground"

"You know if I could bring you back here I would have"

"I know, I'm not blaming you. Actually, you know what? I am blaming you, If you hadn't run off I wouldn't have been in the woods"

"You didn't have to come looking for me Regina"

"Of course I did"

"How did you know I was in the woods anyway?"

"I don't know, common sense maybe"

"Regina"

"I'm sorry, I have the right to be pissy this morning after having to sleep in the woods on the cold floor"

"Can we focus on more important things please"

"Like?"

"Like, I don't know the wolf hovering over you. Do you know what it wanted with you?"

"I don't know, maybe it wanted to attack me. How am I supposed to know what the wolf wanted, it was the one following me. How about you go ask the wolf and stop asking me stupid questions"

"It was following you?!"

"That's what I said, aren't you listening?" I let out a sigh, rolling my eyes.

"You know maybe that wolf was your mothers little friend"

"Ruby?"

"Who else would I be talking about?"

"You know that makes sense now I think about it, but wouldn't I have been able to sense that it was her?"

"I don't know, maybe you didn't know it was her because her scent is different in her wolf form? Regardless, she tried to attack me"

"She said she was trying to help you"

"So it's a she now? You're now defending this… Wolf"

"Come on Regina, you're the one who thinks it's Ruby"

"Well there is no other wolf in Storybrooke, well not that I know of"

"You know I hope it wasn't Ruby"

"Why?"

"Because I attacked the wolf, I almost killed it"

"Good"

"Come on Regina"

"What?"

She shakes her head. "This is serious, if it was Ruby then that means I almost killed my friend"

"Yeah, well your 'friend' almost killed me so I guess we're even"

She begins to walk out of the kitchen, and I put my mug filled coffee down. I don't understand why she's so upset, she attacked the wolf, so what? It could have killed me, if it was Ruby she shouldn't have following me or lunged at me. Simple, clearly Emma doesn't think so.

"Where are you going?"

"To get ready"

"Ready for what?"

"I'm going into the office, I'm sure there's going to be many calls about a white wolf running through town"

"And your father can't answer those calls because? Are you sure you're even ready to go out again?

"As long as Cruella is not there I should be fine, I don't want to have to count down the seconds and minutes until I change again. What if it's just as painful? I need a distraction Regina"

"Emma I don't think going in would be wise"

"It's a good thing I'm not asking you if I can go then"

"Why are you acting like this"

"I'm not acting like anything, it's you who decided to be pissy this morning"

She has a point.

"Fine"

"Fine what?"

"Fine you can go in, on one occasion"

"I knew it"

"Oh calm down, I just get to take you to the station and pick you up, I get to check on in you, and you have to call me if anything and I mean anything happens"

"That is more than one occasion, and you don't have to babysit me Regina"

"Those are the conditions Emma, take it or leave it"

"You can't tell me what to do"

I couldn't help but let out a small laugh, she really thinks she has a choice.

Emma's POV:

"You know you didn't have to follow me all the way inside right?"

"Stop sulking"

I roll my eyes at her response. Why does she have to be so infuriating at times? I don't even know how I managed to cave so easily, the Emma swan I knew would have told her to shove her conditions and would have went in anyway.

This morning could have started out great if she didn't go blaming me for her almost getting attacked. She didn't have to follow me into the woods, she could have gotten hurt, killed even! One would think she finally understood what she means to me, how I wouldn't be able to function if she got hurt. That I wouldn't be able to get through any of this without her. She doesn't understand the extend of how far I would go for her. That If that wolf was Ruby I could have killed her, I was so worried about her safety I could have killed my friend. That even if I did know it was Ruby I would have acted the same if I thought she was a treat to her. The fact that I would kill anyone without a second thought to save her life scares me. Does that change our relationship?

"Emma, you came in today"

"Yup"

"Regina" David says her name as if he still blames her for my curse, which is ridiculous.

"David"

Out of all days, today is the day Ruby decided to be at the sheriff station. I'm hoping she is here to report her seeing another wolf running through the town, and not her own personal encounter with this wolf. Well me.

"You" She completely ignored me and went for Regina.

"Why where you in the woods?" She quickly made her way towards regina, her anger clear in her steps.

"That's none of your business Miss Lucas"

"Don't give me that Miss Lucas bullshit. I almost got killed because of you!"

"You tried to kill me!"

"Get over yourself Regina, I tried to help you, not everyone is out to get you"

"What do you call lunging at me like I was a piece of meat?"

"You kept stepping away"

"Of course I would step away when a wild animal tries to attack me!"

I walk between the two preventing Ruby from getting any closer to the raging brunette.

"Maybe I should have killed you since you're so insistent"

As soon as she said that I had her body forcefully pressed against the jail cell bars with my hand wrapped tightly around her neck.

"I would kill you before thought crossed your mind" I hiss out, tightening my grip with every word. I could feel her trying to use her inhuman strength to release my hold which only fuels my anger. I slam her body against the bars before forcefully releasing my hold on her neck. She held her neck in shock, as she shook her head in disbelief.

"It was you. You were the white wolf who tried to kill me!"

I don't deny her words, I just look at her and let her come up with her own conclusions, there's no point lying. I walk over to Regina and wrap one of my arms around her waist, pulling her body to my own so that her back was pressed to my front. As soon as her body touched my own I felt her tense body relax.

"I know it was you, my senses aren't lying to me. Your eyes just flashed, you shouldn't be stronger than me but you are. You moved so fast. You're so strong. What are you? What did you do to her!"

Ruby charged towards me and Regina and I automatically pushed Regina behind me.

"She has changed, you know that! She hasn't done anything but help me, you touch her and I won't be able to stop myself from hurting you Ruby, so don't. I won't let you hurt her, any of you. Not you, not Snow, not David. I won't let anyone hurt her so just stop OK!"

"I don't understand Emma; I'm just trying to understand what's going on. Why you're a wolf? Why you attacked me and why you are so willing to attack me now?"

"I attacked you because I thought you hurt regina"

"And now?"

"You were going to hurt Regina" I say in a bored tone, haven't we already been through this?

"Look all you need to know is Gold cursed me to be a Hybrid, which makes me half wolf, half vampire"

"Vampire? Vampires actually exist"

"Clearly or Emma wouldn't be one now would she? God, do you just find people who have the same IQ as you David? Or do you and Snow just attract stupid people, and here I thought the wolf was the smart one out of the bunch of delinquents you and Snow call friends"

"At least I have friends"

"I'm sorry, what was that David? Speak up"

"You know you're a real bitch Regina"

"I've heard worse things than that pup"

"Can we stop fighting please. David, Ruby stop egging her on"

As soon as I said that I knew Regina had a smirk on her face even though I couldn't see her.

"Why are you always defending her Emma? She doesn't even deserve it"

"Look Ruby, I trust her and that's all that matters"

"Whatever" Ruby forcefully brushed pass me to leave.

This is not how it was supposed to go, this is not how she was supposed to find out what I am. I don't even know if I was ever going to tell her. She is my friend, but telling more people just allows more chance for my secrete to be exposed. I'm surprised Snow didn't tell her, she must really be ashamed of what I am that she wants no one to know, hence why she is able to keep this one secrete.

"Ruby wait"

She doesn't stop no matter how many times I call her name. It's only until were both outside the station does she abruptly turns around to face me. Her anger and hurt was clear on her face.

"You know what I don't understand? I'm supposed to be your friend, but you thought you couldn't trust me enough to tell me"

"You know that's not true Rubes"

"Don't Rubes me, you told Regina before you told me"

"Why do you care that I told Regina before you?"

"I'm supposed to be one of your closest friends Emma"

"And I'm not saying you're not"

"Yeah well explain why you almost attacked me again?"

"I told you already"

"So everything is about Regina? You didn't tell me because you trust Regina more, you attacked me because I just stepped towards Regina, you almost killed me because I was hovering over Regina"

"Ruby don't be like that; I was going to tell you eventually I promise"

She lets out a humourless laugh. "I may not have your super power Emma but you're not the best liar. Come and talk to me when you're ready to tell me the whole truth"

Sighing I let her walk away, there is nothing I can say that won't just piss her off.

"Where's your friend?"

"Regina, not now"

"What? She'll get over it"

"Maybe I should have just told her; it would have prevented all of this"

"Emma you have the right to keep things to yourself, if you didn't want to tell her you didn't have to"

"I guess"

"By the way, thank you"
"What for?"

"Defending me again, for always defending me"

"You know I will always defend you"

"I know"

"God I don't need this right now"

"She will come around Emma"

"Not Ruby, look"

The blue fairy was walking towards me and Regina, her intentions was clear in her steps. Is that even her real name? The blue fair? Or is it Blue? Regardless, I don't need to hear her speech about how she can save me and how the saviour can't be a Hybrid. Clearly she has been told what I am, there would be no reason for the look of disgust that was directed at me if otherwise.

"Madam Mayor, Emma"

"How can I help you Blue?"
"Actually Madam Mayor, I'm here to talk to Emma"

"What can I do for you?"

"Well your mother told me about your condition"

"I'm not sick you know"

"Yes, well I believe I can help you Emma"

"I'm helping her, she doesn't need your help"

"And what help have you given her your 'Magesty'? She is staying at your place, you are allowing her to roam the streets, you allow her to drink from you. What help have you given her other than make her worse, into this beast! I won't stand back and watch the saviour become an abomination"

Before could stop the self-righteous bitch talking Regina cut in before I could. I love that she always has my back and I always have hers when it comes down to it.

"That's enough, the next time you decide to come to Emma talking about how you can 'save her' don't"

"Emma needs-"

"I'm sorry, I don't know what made you think you could keep talking. I know the 'help' you offered to the wolfs in the enchanted forest, and how messed up they ended up after your so-called help"

"You've taught her to drink other people's blood, not just your own, haven't you?"
"Of course I have"

"What will you do when she starts attacking people in the town!"

"She won't! I'm teaching her control! I am preparing her for if she stays a hybrid! I am teaching her to accept who she is and not run away from what she has become!"

"You're making her a monster!"

"I will only say this once, so listen good. If you lay a hand on Emma's pretty blondie head I will make sure you wish you stayed in that wizards hat. If you even think of coming near my family I will rip your winds off and shove them so far up your ass you won't be able to walk. Have I made myself clear? Good. Now please go back to where you came from"

Before the woman could respond Regina flicked her wristed and she disappeared in a cloud of smoke.

"Thank you"

"You don't have to thank me Emma, what she said isn't true. You do know that right?"

"Because of you I know that now"

"Good" She gives me one of her rare smiles that's becoming not so rare. I don't understand how she can be like this towards me and Henry and still be considered a villain. How she can defend us, fight for us, save this town on several occasions because of us, yet people still see her as evil. How she can smile at me like that, call me her family even though I'm Snow Whites daughter and still be considered the Evil Queen.

I pull her into my arms and hug her tightly to show my appreciation.

"I love you" I whispered into her neck.

"What did you say?" She slowly pulls away from me, looking directly into my eyes waiting for a response.

"I said thank you" She gives me a sceptical look before slowly closing the distance between us.

"Your welcome"


Author's Note:

Thanks for reading!

Before I go, I received a review from SpurBoy that asked me a question in regards to Emma drinking other people's blood. I hope I answered your question in this chapter or the previous ones. If anyone has any questions for me just leave it in a review, I will either respond immediately or in a chapter. Oh, and my writing style was recently criticized, do I use too many italics? Should I change my writing style?

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