Red Apple, Green Apple

Chapter 2

Disclaimers::: I do not own OUAT or it's characters, just my imagination. Wonder what happened between Zelena and Emma? What happened during the time that Emma was supposed to be home with her family. Will Emma ever remember or find out? How will it affect her life? What other plans does our Wicked Witch have in store for them? Fastforward

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After a while, the whole ordeal with Zelena being Regina's sister came to light and seeing that Zelena had bad intentions with her baby brother Neal, and she'd killed Henry's father, Emma couldn't help but to blame herself for allowing someone like her to get close to Mary Margaret. She'd been played for a fool big time. Ruby even felt worse, having introduced Zelena to Emma and it was getting very annoying to Emma to have to see the look of guilt on Ruby's face every time she came to the diner.

On top of it all, Regina was giving Emma a hard time. Mary Margaret had already forgiven Emma, but her daughter didn't want to be forgiven. A part of herself couldn't help but to feel guilty anyways. Even though they had almost lost baby Neal thanks to the wicked witch, she had not given herself the time she needed to get used to having a baby brother. She was a grown woman with a son who was already turning into a teenager. Zelena had tried to hurt her son and that action alone made it harder for Emma to accept. She shared her son with Regina Mills who was also Zelena's sister. They were supposed to be family and it was incomprehensible that Zelena would go out of her way to threaten her nephew that way just because she hated Regina's guts and was jealous of her. But when she used Emma's family in order to get what she wanted, it wasn't just about Zelena's agenda against Regina anymore. The Savior was now involved in the mess between the Mills sisters. Zelena not only targeted Regina, she had also went after their son Henry, Mary Margaret and Neal.

Now Killian was in the picture and tensions were getting higher between Emma and Regina. Emma scoffed, recalling all the times Regina reacted strongly to the fact that Killian kept trying to woo Emma. Regina made her feelings known about Captain Guyliner, or the dirty Pirate even the One Handed Wonder. She hated that pirate. Emma found all those nicknames Regina had for Killian, amusing. But then again, Killian had made it clear to Emma that he wanted a relationship with her. Regina was very anti-Hook. Emma knew it. But she didn't really understand why. Not really. Regina had never bothered to explain to her about what had really happened between herself and the pirate.

Regina had Robin. Well in a way… Ironically, sometimes it seemed like Regina hated him, but other times it was like she needed him. The Mayor just couldn't seem to make up her mind. Or maybe she wasn't sure if a certain blonde swung that way. She certainly had her eye on someone other than the thief of Locksley. She just couldn't deal with rejection very well so she had not worked up the courage to find out for herself just yet whether or not her feelings would be returned. She was so scared that Emma would laugh and reject her on the spot. She didn't know how Emma would feel about a woman having feelings for her. Especially one who had a horrible history with her parents. The sheriff just had absolutely no idea she had another interested suitor out there, other than Captain Hook. For now, Robin was just someone who gave her the companionship she needed. She didn't love Robin that way. She tried to, but she just couldn't make herself love him the way he hoped she loved him. She didn't mean to lead him on, but he was so very persistent and had refused to take no for an answer.

Emma sighed heavily as she went back to work. Feeling a sense of dread in the pit of her stomach, she had woken up that morning, feeling like there was something very wrong. She had a funny feeling something bad was going to happen if she didn't show up at work. She walked into the Sheriff's office and looked at the jail cell which was holding Zelena for the moment. She glared at the redhead who was wearing the protective cuff to prevent her from using magic against them all.

"Can you bring me that trash basket blondie?" The redhead replied.

"Why?" Emma asked. She noticed the redhead wasn't looking well. She used her magic that she was still getting used to having, and put it inside the cell. She didn't want Zelena to make a mess.

The moment the trash basket arrived, Zelena threw up.

Emma made a face, having smelled the contents of Zelena's stomach. "What the hell did you eat?" She offered her a napkin.

The redhead scoffed as she took the napkin and wiped her mouth. "That nasty concoction you call oatmeal. It's cold and runny. And it's very bland. Why don't you have them send me something more edible next time?"

Emma smirked. "You think we should let criminals have comfort food and be rewarded for wicked deeds?" She shook her head and then before she could say anything else, the redhead threw up again. "Are you sure that's from the oatmeal?" Even though Zelena had hurt her family and hurt Regina, she couldn't help but to be concerned. "I do hope you don't have the flu."

Zelena scoffed. "Didn't know you cared what happened to me. If you're so worried, then be a dear and get me a doctor." She gave her a wicked smile.

Emma scoffed as she picked up the phone and called Dr. Whale to see if he had time to make a house call to see her prisoner. She then ordered food from Granny's. Even though Emma was still mad at Zelena for what she put her family and Regina through, she just wasn't cruel enough to not make sure she didn't have something decent to eat or to make sure she was okay and not stuck with the flu. She wanted to make sure she was taken care of the proper way. After all, if anyone knew what it was like to be behind bars, Emma did.

"No, Whale. You need to come take a look at her. Because if you don't, and it turns out to be something serious, I will have your head. I don't care if she has beef with the Mayor, she is still her sister. Get your ass down here or I will arrest you for working while intoxicated and putting people's lives in danger. You will have to pay a very hefty price. So what will it be? Are you willing to lose your job over this?" Emma had a self satisfied smirk on her face when she heard what Whale said. "Smart choice. See you in a little while." She hung up.

Zelena's jaw dropped in surprise when she heard what Emma said. She had not expected for the savior to want to help her like that and to stand up to that stupid Whale. "Well color me impressed! The Savior is no pushover." She grinned. "I do like how your teeth are showing darling."

Emma looked at Zelena from where she was standing. She moved around the desk and sat on the edge of it, giving Zelena a small smile. "Well that idiotic doctor knows better than to play favorites when it comes to helping his patients. Ironically, he wanted your sister's blood once upon a time."

"Did he really?" Zelena smiled. "I'd have liked to see that."

Emma rolled her eyes. "No you wouldn't have. I know you hate Regina. But seriously, when will you ever stop trying to destroy her life? You think she had it easy?" She scoffed.

Zelena shrugged. "Whatever you say dear. All I know is it should have been me! I am the firstborn. Not her!" Her stomach rolled and she threw up again.

A few minutes passed before the food arrived. Emma looked up to see Ruby there. She smiled at her friend. "Thanks Rubes."

"You're welcome, Ems. I know you didn't ask for it, but we also included your favorite food." Ruby eyed the redhead in the cell, glaring daggers at her.

"Thanks, I appreciate it. Tell Granny thanks." Emma smiled, ushering the brunette out. She didn't want Ruby to put her nose where it didn't belong.

She then brought the food to Zelena, giving her exactly what she asked for.

Zelena looked into the bag of food Emma had given her. "Why are you helping me?" She asked in surprise at the way the sheriff had gone out of her way for her, even when she didn't deserve her kindness.

"I'm just doing my job. Besides I do know what it is like to be behind bars. Believe it or not, but I've been in prison before." Emma sat at her desk and proceeded to eat her lunch.

Zelena stared at the blonde for a few moments before she started eating. "What did you do? Rob a bank?"

Emma looked at the redhead. "Do you really wanna know?" Zelena nodded and smiled at her. Emma rolled her eyes. "I met this guy. Thought he was my friend. Mind you, I never really had friends growing up. I've lived in foster homes all my life. Nobody wanted me. They were scared of me… Of my powers… Knowing I wasn't like anyone else. The moment they found out… They got rid of me and I was put in another home yet again. I had a friend once, she lied to me and because of her, I was sent to other foster homes. Trust didn't come easily to me. And then I meet this guy. We had fun. I thought finally here was someone I could connect with. Lasted almost a month or so. We fooled around. And one day he asked me to do this favor for him. He gave me this watch and told me to meet him for lunch after putting this bag of items in a locker for him. I did what he asked me to do without question. I thought I could trust him. Next thing I know, cops arrested me and cart d me off to prison. Turns out the watch I was wearing was stolen. The bag of items had stolen watches and jewelry in them. I told them I was innocent. They didn't believe me. This guy just vanished and let me take the fall for what he did. I ended up in prison and a few days later, I found out I was pregnant." Emma sighed. "I couldn't keep my baby. I couldn't raise him because I wouldn't be out in time to take care of him. I ended up losing even more. I lost my son, my faith in people, my innocence was lost a long time before I met this asshole who put me in that situation." She finished her lunch.

Zelena had already lost her appetite half way through Emma's story. She pushed her food away, looking green as she tried to keep her food down. She couldn't help but to notice they were a lot alike. Their lives had almost seemed parallel to each other in some ways. They'd both been abandoned as babies. But Emma had been abandoned too many times to count. She'd had it worse. It was a hard pill for Zelena to swallow. For so long, Zelena had acted like the world owed her after the injustice she'd had, having her own mother choose her sister over her. But everything else seemed small compared to what Emma had gone through. And now… Zelena had gone and made things even worse for Emma. All because of her own hatred and jealousy of Regina. She didn't think Emma would ever forgive her if she knew exactly what she'd gone and done. She got up and looked at Emma. "Trashc…"

Emma saw the look on Zelena's face and knew what was going to happen. She used her magic to put a trashcan in the cell and watched as Zelena threw up yet again. Just then, Dr. Whale had finally showed up. She turned to look at the doctor. "Great you've finally showed up. Now help her!" She stared at him, seeing him gulp nervously.

Zelena looked at Emma. "Stay please. I don't want to be alone with him."

Emma sighed and nodded as she moved to the couch next to the cell so Zelena would feel more comfortable. She made sure Whale didn't do anything out of line with the redhead.

Whale did what he was supposed to, looking the prisoner over and checking on her well being. He'd allowed her some privacy in order to get the urine samples he'd needed from her. He asked her some questions and then he looked at them. "I'll call you back when I get the results." He left quickly, not wanting to be there any longer than he had to.

Zelena looked at Emma and spoke quietly. "I'm… I'm sorry Emma." She sighed, looking away. "I'm sorry for everything. It's probably too late for me." She moved to sit on the cot and tucked her long legs under her chin.

Emma eyed the redhead, surprised at her apology. It confused her. "Why? Are you apologizing for what you did to my son? To my brother? Or my family? What about Regina?" She could see remorse in Zelena's eyes, but she could also see the guilt in them.

Zelena scoffed when she heard her sister's name brought up. "I don't think I will apologize for hating my sister. No, I'm sorry for what I did to you Emma. I know you're going to hate me even more. I'm sorry because I didn't know your real story, just what you told me about the fact you like my sister more than you should!"

Emma moved and sat on the edge of her desk. "What are you talking about Zelena? What the hell do you know about me and...umm."

Zelena rolled her eyes. "Remember when we first met? How you got kinda drunk? Well I kinda drugged you so I could take you home and get some answers out of you about my sister. I got more than just the answers I needed. Sure you can go ahead and add that to a list of crimes I've done against you. I wish I hadn't done what I did… But it's too late to do anything about that so might as well tell you everything and hope for the best."

Emma was stunned. "You drugged me? Why? What the hell did I say to you? What did you get out of it?" Emma's eyes got dark.

Zelena sighed, looking at her lap. "A whole lot more than you know. I will keep apologizing for what I did… But I know it won't be enough. I know you're in love with my sister. You're not interested in your pirate that way. He keeps making advances on you, but you keep him at a distance hoping my sister will finally wake up and take you. Why couldn't you just give me a chance? I know I'm not perfect. I've made mistakes and hurt you and your family. Nobody's ever accepted me. Not even my mother! She threw me away! She chose my sister when I was supposed to be hers first!"

Emma digested everything Zelena was telling her. "You drugged me! You're saying I opened my heart and told you that I'm in love with your sister? I wouldn't just tell anyone that. That's private! You violated my private thoughts and feelings! How the hell could you do that to me?!"

Zelena had tears falling down her cheeks as she snapped. "Because I want someone to love me like that! I know I violated you! I know I don't deserve your forgiveness! I don't deserve to be loved by anyone not when I'm wicked!"

Emma looked at the redhead noticing she was broken like she was. "You may be wicked. But everyone deserves a second chance." She could see Zelena regretted many things. Remorse shone strongly in her eyes. "Maybe someday you can repair the relationship you could have with your sister. Maybe you will learn not to hate her. It's not her fault what happened. It's Cora who did this, not her. Regina never asked for this to happen. Cora forced her hand so many times and controlled her…"

"Can we stop talking about my sister? I know you love her and if you ever thought she would love you back… I'm afraid she won't because of what I did. You think we stopped at me drugging you? We did more than just talk that night. I gave you exactly what you wanted. Hell I wanted it too because I'm in love with you. I know what I did was twisted, but we were both lonely that night. I know I took advantage of you. But I don't regret wanting some pleasure that night."

Emma was at a loss for words when she heard what Zelena revealed. "What?" She whispered, feeling dread spreading in the pit of her stomach. "Don't tell me we had… You had sex with me when I was out of it?! What the hell?!" She got up and her fingers formed into fists as she realized the extent of Zelena's deceit. "You think I wanted to have sex with you?!"

Zelena visibly cringed. "I allowed myself to look like Regina and we made love. I know it was wrong. I wanted to have what my sister didn't. Please! I'm sorry!"

Emma ran her hands through her hair, feeling like all the strength had vanished as she felt weak at the knees and she glared at the redhead. "Why?! Why did you have to be such a spiteful bitch?! Why do this to me? I get you hating your sister even though it's just so stupid and senseless! Why can't you just hate Cora?! Its HER fault not Regina! She never did anything to you! She's the only family YOU have! Why do you want to destroy that?! Why pull me into your mess?! Oh god… If Regina knew… What will that do to her?"

Zelena was crying as it hit her hard. Everything Emma said was the truth. "It gets worse… I know why I'm sick. It's not because of a flu. I'm pregnant. It's yours."