A/N: Hey, Sorry for the delay but I've been feeling... uninspired? With this one for a while. but I couldn't keep you guys hanging for much longer so I pushed myself to update this chapter. :) Thanks for being patient with me and sticking around! I really appreciate that. *heart emoji*

I guess there was a time jump. Maybe a day or two. In case you're wondering.

But here it is!

Sorry for mistakes, as always Regina's thoughts are in italics and I own nothing.

Enjoy!

Chapter 9

Oh no. Regina thought.

What a way to be woken up. She had forgotten to make a trip to the litter box before bed and well... she was paying for it now. She just wanted to sleep. She felt too lazy to get up and move around but it was either that or... and she didn't think Emma Swan would like that very much. She stood up and shook her fur out. She looked down at Emma and had an overwhelming need to leap up on her and knead her like there was no tomorrow but no. She had a mission. Get downstairs without being seen, use the litter box and get back upstairs to curl up with Emma and enjoy the rest of their lazy Saturday doing absolutely nothing.

I like her a lot better this way. I just want to...

No! She scolded herself. No. Don't you dare.

Regardless, she kept staring at Emma's beautiful face. So pretty. She thought. No. What the hell?! Stop it. No!

But what if I just...

No, will you just stop.

Emma looked so peaceful and warm, she wanted to cuddle some more. ugh fine. She thought. She lowered her head and rubbed her furry cheek against Emma's. As soon as she made contact she began purring. There was just something about Emma that made her purr like crazy.

That's quite embarrassing...

Regina continued to rub her face against Emma. Her purring intensifying. This is nice. This is wonderful. She thought as she started rubbing her cheek all over Emma's face.

Emma hummed. She reached up and began stroking the cat's fur. Her eyes remained closed and she was still half asleep as her gentle hand stroked the length of the cat's back. Regina's purring only increased and she arched up to meet Emma's hand each time. Emma stopped and scratched at that spot right before her tail.

Oh that's lovely.

She rubbed her cheek against Emma's again.

"Oh..." Emma chuckled. "What's up?" She muttered in that sexy, sleepy voice that just does something to Regina. Not that she'd ever admit it.

Emma's eyes opened slowly. The cat stopped. She froze and her eyes widened. Their faces were only inches apart. She could see every freckle on Emma's fair skin. Emma smiled at seeing her even in that form.

"Morning."

The cat tilted her head. Good morning, Sheriff. Now if you could kindly unlock the door so that I could use the lavatory, that would be greatly appreciated.

Emma stretched and sat up on her elbows. "What do you need? Hungry?"

The cat shook her head. Well, I am a little but that could wait.

She pulled away from Emma and ran across the bed. She leapt down onto the floor and trotted to the door. She looked back at Emma to see her watching her then turned back to the door and began scratching at it softly. She looked back at Emma and saw her confused expression.

The cat sighed. For the love of the gods, Emma Swan. Unless you want to be cleaning up a cat made puddle open this door, right now!

She looked back at the door again. She scratched at it some more. She added some cute little meows. Come on, Emma!

"Oh." Emma said and Regina heard the bed move. She looked back and saw Emma standing and stretching. Emma immediately headed over to the door. "Why didn't you just say so?" Emma chuckled as she pulled the door open.

Regina glared at Emma then slipped out of the room. Hah free at last. Bathroom here I come!

"Come right back." Emma said behind her. "It's too early for us to get up and I wanna get some more sleep."

Regina completely ignored Emma and dashed down the hallway. Her little legs carrying her to the staircase. Luckily for her she had mastered them. She hopped down each step and landed on on the ground floor with a flourish.

Regina, you are fantastic. She thought to herself. She shook her coat out and pranced across the apartment to the bathroom where the door was cracked. She slipped inside. The room of course was dark but her eyes quickly adjusted.

Can I keep some of these cat abilities?

She thought as she headed for her litter box. Hello, old friend.

Regina left the bathroom with a pep in her step. She felt relaxed and she could go back upstairs and sleep the day away with Emma, where she belonged. She had been getting used to these lazy days. She found that she liked them and she blamed Emma.

She trotted across the room towards the staircase. She began climbing the stairs. Naps and Emma Swan on her mind.

"Good morning, pretty girl." Regina flinched at the sound of the voice. She didn't have to turn around to know that she was in danger. She tensed when she felt hands around her tummy and she was lifted from the step she was on.

Come on, Snow. Give me a break. Please not today.

She felt herself pressed against Snow's front. She had to struggle not to squirm. She just wanted to go back upstairs and snuggle in bed with Emma but once again, Snow White was in the way of her happiness.

"Now you have a play date today, Bella. My beautiful girl." Snow cooed. "Your guests will be here at any moment. You slept much too late. Sleepy girl."

No. Regina fussed. No. Put me down. I want to sleep some more. I am a cat. I am always tired.

"Come on, we have got to get you ready."

Ready? I'm a cat. I'm already wearing clothes, I despise water and I've already used the litter box. How are you going to get me ready?

Snow carried Regina back to the the couch. Regina's eyes widened when she saw the scraps of material laying across the couch.

No. She began squirming that time. No costumes. No. Leave me alone. I'm already wearing a beautiful lavish fur coat, what more do you want?

"It's going to be okay." Snow soothed, trying to calm the distressed feline.

No, it's not.

"You're going to look so cute in the little outfit I've gotten you."

I'm going to look ridiculous as always.

"There might be a toy in it for you."

Her ears perked up. A toy? Is it a new catnip teddy?

"It might be something you like very much."

Fine. I'll be good but it had better be a catnip teddy.

Snow sat down with the cat on the couch. Snow carefully brushed the cat, something that Regina only liked when Emma did but she had to admit that it did feel good. Regina pouted as the woman carefully dressed her. This dress was less heavy than the others but she still felt silly.

The look was completed with a huge rhinestoned bow and a sparkling diamond collar. At least the collar is fit for a queen. Snow sat the cat down beside her and admired the cute little animal. Regina rolled her eyes as Snow fussed with her bow and collar some more.

"So pretty." Snow cooed. "Wait till Emma sees how pretty you look."

Regina rolled her eyes. She mentally scoffed. As if I care what that pleather wearing idiot thought. Wait, do you think she'll like it?

Snow scratched behind the cat's ear and stood up. "I'mma go get ready myself. There's some cream in the kitchen for you."

The cat just looked up at Snow with an indifferent expression. Okay, don't hurry back.

"I'll be right back." The woman said and was on her way.

Snow exited the room and Regina sighed in relief. She looked back at the stairs and wondered if she could make it to the safety of Emma's arms before Snow caught her. Probably not, especially with this ten pound dress. She wouldn't make it.

She sighed and groaned internally. Well, Snow White, it appears that you are just hellbent on tormenting me.

The cat shook her head and laid down on her tummy. She tucked her front paws underneath herself. Maybe she could get a nap before her entire life becomes a complete living hell.

Again...

She nodded at that. She yawned a wide cat yawn then closed her eyes. In a minute she had drifted off without a care in the world.

It's a cat thing.

She awoken by a soft sigh of "There you are." And she was suddenly lifted up into strong arms. Her eyes opened slowly and she looked up at Emma. She looked half asleep as well. She shifted Regina so that she could cover her mouth to yawn. "You never came back to bed."

Oh is that so? The cat rolled her eyes. I was too busy being tortured by your mother yet again.

"Nice outfit." Emma said with a sleepy chuckle. She held the cat out, with her hands under her front legs and the cat's body dangling in midair, to get a better look at her costume. The cat huffed and rolled her eyes. "You look so cute."

You know what, Emma, there was a time when you, Henry, and Neal were the only members of the Charming brood that I actually liked. Now we're down to just Henry and Neal.

Regina began squirming. And stop holding me under my legs like that. It's uncomfortable.

"Okay, okay," Emma grumbled holding the cat against her again. She began scratching the cat's cheek and kissed the top of her head. "Let's get you out of this thing and back to bed."

"Where are you going?" They heard a voice ask from. They looked around and saw no one.

"God?" Emma asked only half joking. The cat rolled her eyes.

Snow stepped into the living room out of nowhere and both Emma and Regina flinched.

"What are you doing with her?" Snow asked.

The savior is finally doing her job. The cat thought. She's rescuing me from you.

"Um... i'm taking the cat with me back to bed." Emma said simply and began going up the stairs. But Snow was not finished

"She can't go back to sleep, she has guests coming." Snow sighed. "They'll be here soon."

Emma frowned and so did the cat. "What do you mean soon? It's like..." She looked at her wrist but of course there was no watch there.

"It's almost one o'clock." Snow said crossing her arms. Emma turned to her mother and eyed her, hitting her with an completely unapologetic look.

"It's the weekend, mom." She whined. "No one keeps track of the time because who cares."

Snow shook her head and sighed. "Just because it's the weekend doesn't mean it's time for you to crawl under a rock."

Emma and the cat both rolled their eyes and huffed. "Mom..." She groaned. "That's exactly what that means."

Snow opened her mouth to argue some more but the sound of the doorbell cut her off.

Saved by the bell yet again. Regina thought.

Snow smiled, her face full of excitement, then looked at the cat to address her. She looked more excited than she should have been. It's a cat's playdate for God's sake. "Your guests are here!" She singsonged.

Snow White, do you really have to be so extra? Regina thought bitterly.

Emma groaned and the cat bristled. Snow looked up at her daughter and tapped her nose with her finger. "Fix your face. We have guests." She then turned and walked towards the door, completely unaware of the two glaring at her back.

"Mom, where is dad and the guys?" Emma asked behind her mother. Henry would have been up by now.

"David took Henry to the station with him and Neal is napping." Snow replied simply as she reached the door. "Now get it together." She ordered.

Regina and Emma shared a look.

Snow pulled the door open unveiling an older woman with a phony smile and huge basket hanging off of her arm.

"Hello, Snow White." The woman said politely but completely disinterested..

"Hello Sarah." Snow said in that happy tone she always does with everyone. Regina had no idea how this woman was so happy all of the damn time. Snow opened the door wider and stepped aside to let the woman in. "Come on in."

The woman nodded and stepped inside. She instantly looked over the apartment with a subtle judgmental expression. Regina bristled. Regina is the only one who gets to judge the Charmings. Who does this peasant think she is?

"Can I take your sweater?" Snow asked.

"Oh thank you, Dear." The stuffy woman replied and slipped out of her sweater and handed it to Snow who carefully hung it up.

Regina had half a mind to claw the cheap, wool thing with her sharp claws.

The woman then let her eyes rake over Emma's barely clothed form. Skimpy short shorts and a tight tank that barely reached the top of the shorts exposing, Emma's tight toned midriff. It was a delightful sight for anyone but apparently not Sarah because once again there was that snobby judgemental expression.

I'm really beginning to dislike her. Regina thought.

"This is my daughter." Snow said quickly. she headed over to Emma and stood beside her.

The woman still had her nose turned up. "Oh yes the savior..."

Emma bristled that time and Regina in turn did as well. Emma was more than the savior but they would expect that from a stuck up bitch like her.

"Emma, this is Miss Sarah." Snow introduced the two women. "She's a teacher at the school."

Emma nodded and waved. "How's it going?"

The woman forced a smile which looked more like a snarl. "Very well, thank you, Dear."

Regina shook her head. What a bitch.

Sensing the discomfort, Snow cleared her throat awkwardly. "And this is our little Bella. Our pretty girl." She said stroking the cat in her daughter's arms.

The woman gave the cat one of those disapproving looks then cleared her throat. "She'll do. They're only playing. It's not like they're breeding or anything."

Snow and Emma shared a look. Emma rolled her eyes while Regina glared at the woman. How dare her even imply I'm not good enough. I am royalty. I'm far better than that mutt you have... you should be honored that a cat with immaculate genes such as myself would even give your dirt bag the time of day.

Snow cleared her throat. Clearly the awkwardness and tension was becoming too much for her. "Um... Sarah, would you like some tea?"

"Yes." The woman said. "Thank you."

Snow nodded and scooped the cat out of Emma's arms. She noticed how the cat tensed and gave her a quick comforting squeeze before setting her down on the floor.

Regina felt instantly disrespected. She turned around and looked up at Emma. She tilted her head in question. Emma looked down and shrugged.

Pick me up, idiot. I don't want to be down here. She put her front paws on Emma's leg and pawed at her bare skin. She meowed softly and tapped Emma's leg.

"No," Snow said sternly at both the cat and her daughter. "She needs to meet her new friends." She turned to the older woman who was watching the interaction between the two with her nose turned up. "Bella has a little separation anxiety when it comes to Emma."

"Yeah. She loves me but who could blame her, right?" Emma said with a wink. The other woman looked appalled by the provocative gesture.

Regina glared up at Emma. The blonde sheriff just looked down and winked at her too. Regina rolled her eyes. Oh you think you're so hot, Emma Swan. With your long toned legs, tight stomach and pretty green eyes. Those eyelashes and those dimples and those... kissable lips. Guess what- Regina stopped herself mid thought. What the hell am I thinking? Just because Emma is beautiful, doesn't mean that... urgh! Stop it, Regina! She rolled her eyes and hit Emma's leg then turned away. Idiot. She thought grumpily.

"Tea?" Snow asked suddenly, repeating her earlier question. Sarah tore her eyes away from the cat for a moment and looked up at Snow.

"Yes, shall we?" The woman replied with a polite dip of her head. Apparently she was restricted to polite gestures and could not venture into actual acts of kindness. She sat the basket down onto the floor.

Snow smiled and began leading their new guest to the dining table. Emma used her foot to push Regina across the floor, a little closer to the basket.

Regina continued to glare up at the Sheriff for just pushing her aside like that and everything else she had done for the past couple of days but a sound coming from behind her startled her and drew her attention. She followed the sound. It was coming from the straw basket. She looked at it for a moment longer and the noise did not repeat itself, so she sighed in relief and turned to Emma. Oh and another thing, Miss Swan, if you think- A loud bang cane from the basket. She jumped and turned back to it.

Okay this is new. She thought. She leaned in and smelled the basket. She had no idea why but she couldn't help herself. She smelled something new but familiar. It was like fur and another distinct smell that she could not place. She leaned in closer to get a better look but the lid opened slowly. Regina leaned back and watched as a head popped out and she was met with the pale blue eyes and the white and gray face of a Siamese cat. She tilted her head as she stared.

Aren't you cute! Hello there. I wonder if this is what I smelled. She leaned in to investigate but just then another head popped out. Startled yet again, she leapt into the air and screeched. She landed back on the floor. Nope. Her claws scraped across the hard wood floor as she tried to run away from the two headed creature.

Oh my god that thing has two heads. She thought as she darted across the living room towards Emma where she was seated on the couch. She leapt straight into Emma's lap.

"Whoa!" Emma said in surprise. "What's wrong?" She asked gathering the cat into her arms. Regina was still bristled up and tense. Her tail was wide and fluffier than ever. She was breathing heavily and her chest was heaving.

That beast has two heads. Look. She thought then got frustrated when she remembered that Emma couldn't hear her.

"There's nothing to be afraid of, look." Emma said stroking the cat's coat.

Yeah, easy for you to say...

Regina looked over to make sure it was going to stay in its place. Her eyes widened when she saw a cat climbing out of the basket and on to the floor. It shook its coat out and stretched. Then another right behind it climbed out and did the same. Oh my. She chuckled in her head. They're regular cats. Two bodies, two heads. My cat mind with it's paranoia and irrational fears. Oh dear...

She looked up at Emma. Emma simply smiled at her. Okay... Regina rubbed her head against the blonde sheriff's chin. I'm okay now. I just overreacted.

"Feeling better?" Emma asked.

The cat nodded. Yes.

"Alright then." Emma said. She started taking the cat's costume off. She sat it down beside them. "Go have fun. Tire them out so they could go home and take their snobby owner with them."

Regina shook her head in amusement. She looked over at the cats as they walked around and explored the apartment. Sniffing this and that. They looked sophisticated enough.

Let's just get this over with.

She leapt down from Emma's lap and headed towards the cats. The bell on her collar jingling with each step. They heard her approaching and turned to her. Two pair of identical eyes gazed into hers and watched her expectantly.

Hey there.

Both cats tilted their heads at her. She did the same. They sniffed the air in her direction. She took that opportunity to check their collars. One read 'Si' and the other read 'Am'.

Wow Siamese cats named Si and Am. How original? She rolled her eyes.

One of the cats began stepping closer to her. She watched him closely. Okay, no funny business buddy. Don't even think about getting fresh.

He sniffed her again until his nose bumped hers. He leaned back then and tilted his head. He looked her over and must have decided that she was good enough because he meowed at his friend to come say hello. The other cat did the same. He sniffed her then sat at stared.

Uh... okay? Um...

They all just sat there for a moment, having a very awkward and uncomfortable staring contest. She looked back at Emma who had turned the television on and was lazily flicking through the channels. She rolled her eyes then looked at Snow and her guest, who seemed completely engrossed in their conversation. Now Regina was not exactly excited about spending time with cats but she figured the quicker she got it over with, the quicker they could go home and she could spend all of her time with Emma.

You two are utterly ridiculous.

You want to play? She asked. I mean, we might as well do something, right? Oh god, she sighed. I'm talking to cats. Is this what my life has come to? She stood and shook her fur out. She went over to some of her little fuzzy balls that she hadn't eaten yet. She picked one and nudged it with her nose pushing it across the room to the other cats. She left the ball between the three of them and sat and waited. Si and Am looked down at the toy then back up at her. She tilted her head and looked at them. Are you okay? Hello? Anything going on in there? There's no way you could resist this thing, it's amazing. Go on.

The cats shared a look then stared back at her. She sighed then, giving up. You know, if you two want to sit there like a couple of statues that's fine but I have better things to do... even though I'm a cat and napping seems to be a full-time job for me.

She stood and turned. She trotted over to Emma. She looked back at Si and Am and saw them sharing a look. She shook her head and leapt up into Emma's lap again. She began purring just for attention. Emma instantly began petting her as she continued flicking through the television.

"Your new buddies are no fun, huh?" Emma chuckled. Regina looked up at her and rolled her eyes. Emma scratched behind her ear in response. The cat's eyes closed and the purring resumed. Emma chuckled and Regina's eyes flew open. The cat hit her with a death glare. Emma laughed. "Don't be like that."

Like what? Irritated, annoyed, angry? I can't help that. This is your fault by the way.

Emma grinned and just continued petting her. If this didn't feel so good I would have already bitten you. She cracked one eye open to see the other two cats very carefully and cautiously exploring the house again. They kept checking to see if they were being watched, they were obviously up to something. Completely disinterested as to what they were up to, she closed her eyes again and laid down in Emma's lap.

Regina snuggled closer to Emma enjoying her warmth. She began to relax and Emma's fingers continued to work their magic. Regina sighed in contentment. That was honestly the best part of the day. Just her and Emma, peace and-

A high pitched ringing caused the cat to jump and nearly tumble to the floor but Emma caught her. The cat's eyes were wide and her chest was heaving as she tried to catch her breath. It felt like a church bell was banging around in her head. Emma gathered her and held her close with one arm and she fished out her phone with the other.

What the hell! Why is everything so loud? Doesn't anyone realize I'm small and most things are scary?

Emma quickly answered it. "What's up, Dad?"

Regina watched as Emma's facial expressions changed from confused to concerned to annoyed. She had no idea what Charming was saying but it did not seem good. "Okay fine." Emma whined. "I'll be there in ten."

She hung the phone up and let out a long irritated sigh.

"Something happened at the station and my dad needs me. Henry's fine though." Emma explained. She lifted the cat gently and sat her down beside her on the couch. "I'll run, change and get my keys then we'll go."

The cat nodded. Emma nodded in return before standing and dashing up the stairs. Regina was slightly curious about what happened but she didn't exactly care. The highlight of this situation was that she was getting out of this weird play date just to spend more time with Emma. She looked over at the cats. She could smell them. The smell wasn't exactly strong like a dog but it was there.

The cats were still exploring, peeking here and there. Tiptoeing and spying. They appeared to be sneaky but all cats are sneaky. She didn't trust them. What was even more off putting was that everywhere one went, the other went as well. It was like they were magnets or something. She rolled her eyes at the two odd cats. At least she wouldn't have to worry about what they were up to any more.

This day was really looking up.

Emma came barreling down the stairs, dressed in skin tight jeans and her boots. Her hair was tied up in a neat ponytail. She looked absolutely perfect and Regina couldn't take her eyes off of her. She watched the sheriff as she walked over to the coat hanger and grabbed her red leather jacket.

"Something happened at the station." Emma explained to her confused mother. "Dad was very vague but I have to go check in."

Snow nodded. "Of course."

Emma then headed over to the couch to pick up the cat. Before she could even lift her Snow's voice cut in.

"Nope. She's staying here. She's developing separation anxiety. Some time away would do her good. By the way she has friends here."

Friends?

"Mom, they're cats." Emma whined and Regina nodded in agreement.

Oh god, Snow. Animal play dates are your thing. Remember your tea parties with the neighboring wild life when you were a girl?

"Emma..." Snow warned. Emma glared at her mother and let the cat go. She began backing up.

"I'll be right back."

No Emma don't leave me. She meowed and leapt down from the couch. Her little paws carried her to the door. Her little coller was tinkling with each step. The sound of her approaching caused Emma to look down. She frowned and crouched down so that she could look into the cat's eyes.

"I'll be back as soon as I can." She whispered. "Be good." At that she petted the cats head and stood.

Regina felt an overwhelming sense of doom wash over her. Emma was leaving. Emma doesn't leave. Emma stays. What was she supposed to do while she was gone besides miss her?

No. Regina whined in her head as she watched Emma turn the knob. Her eyes widened. Oh no this is really happening. She's leaving. What do I do? She began panicking. What if she doesn't come back for hours? She gasped mentally. Days!

With one last reassuring smile, Emma slipped out of the door, closing it behind her.

Regina suddenly felt her heart break as soon as the lock clicked. She abandoned me? What if she doesn't come back? What If I have to miss her forever? Emma, please come back.

She began pawing at the door and meowing. They were sad yet urgent meows, hoping that Emma would hear her and come back. She sat there and did that for some time. She was unsure how long but it didn't appear to be working. Emma was long gone. Regina sighed and gave up. She opted for walking around the house. More like moping.

To say she was devastated would be an understatement.

How dare her leave me behind. If I don't survive this, it'll be all her fault

She turned around looking for her new friends. She spotted them and they seemed to be up to something. They peeked at the women sitting at the table. Once they saw that the coast was clear they headed towards Snow's bedroom.

Sneaky little... what are you doing?

Regina's ears laid down and she began following them. Oh hell no, they were not going to just walk around this apartment. Besides Neal was in there. She did not want them anywhere near him. She looked back at Snow and her guest to see them completely oblivious and too wrapped up in their own uninteresting conversation.

She growled at them then huffed when they still hadn't noticed that. Of course. She thought grumpliy. Now I'm the baby sitter.

She trotted to the bedroom. It was always a long trip for her and that along with missing Emma made her extra grumpy. When she entered the room, what she saw stopped her dead in her tracks.

There was one of the Siamese cats, standing on the railing of Neal's crib. It was hanging over, reaching for the child's bottle. The other cat was hanging from the curtains. Regina was appalled by what she was seeing.

Haven't you any home training?

Regina bristled instantly. Her soft jet black fur spiking along her back. Her tail standing straight up.

She growled, the sound rumbling from deep within her chest. How dare you! Her ears pulled back and her eyes narrowed. Without her knowing her back arched. She hissed hard. Both cats looked at her and their eyes widened in panic.

She stepped into the room walking sideways, doing an excellent impression of a pissed off crab. She tensed and hissed again. One of the cats leapt up in fear and landed back down into the crib on the baby's back.

You idiot. Regina hissed again and stepped further into the room. The other two cats scrambled to get out of her way.

She used her strength to jump up onto the railing to check on Neal. Of course he was awake. A fully grown cat fell on him. He was frowning and his bottom lip was trembling as he tried not to cry. Regina recognized that face from both Emma and Henry who have gotten it from Snow. She didn't like it on those two and she certainly did not like it on Neal. She turned to the cat that had gotten back onto the railing. She growled at him. He hopped up again, this time when he scrambled to get away he almost tipped the crib.

He leapt off of the railing and ran over to the other cat. His twin slid down the curtains using his claws and tearing the beautiful floral curtains. She growled again and leapt from the crib onto the nightstand where they were. They leapt away from her and landed on the bed. Both sets of eyes looked back at her as if they were mocking her. She growled again. Anger filling her chest.

You stupid little...

She leapt onto the bed and they both leapt away again onto the other night stand, knocking over a vase and clock, sending them crashing to the floor. Regina's heart stopped when it crashed. In turn she glared at them. They looked her directly in the eye as one of them used their paw to knock a glass picture frame off of the dresser. Her eyes narrowed when it shattered to the floor.

It's on now.

The cats looked at each other then back at her as if daring her to do something. Regina growled and jumped on the table narrowly missing them. They took off running around the room. She chased after them, hot on their trails. Oddly enough in moments like this she felt like a real cat and that was scary. In the process a table lamp, a standing lamp and a jewelry box was broken. The pillows were strewn all over the bed. Regina planned to make them pay.

Oh when I catch you, I'm going to claw your eyes out.

Neal remained pretty quiet until a flower pot fell from the windowsill and broke. The sound must have been the last straw because the little boy began screaming at the top of his lungs. Regina stooped instantly and looked towards the crib. She wanted to go comfort him but she was busy plotting two murders. The hesitation was obviously her downfall because one of the cats pushed a pillow from the bed onto her, squishing her.

She hit the floor with an oomph.

I should have known better...

Snow came rushing into the room. Really? You're just hearing the commotion? Where were you when I needed you? Oh yeah, being useless!

Snows mouth fell open when she looked around the room. "Oh god." She breathed as she took in the disaster that was once her bedroom.

Regina heard some pained meows and whining. She looked over to see the other two cats sprawled out on the floor as if they were injured. She rolled her eyes. Fakers.

"Oh god." Ms. Sarah breathed as she came up behind Snow. "My poor babies!" She yelped as she went running over to the two phony felines. Regina rolled her eyes and just began wiggling from underneath the pillow. She let out a sigh of relief once she was free. She shook her fur out.

Since no one was going to help me anyway...

She glanced towards Neal's crib and saw Snow standing there holding the child. She had a disappointed look on her face and the cat tried to scowl but instead she rolled her eyes and looked to the other cats. Ms. Sarah was glaring at her. Regina rolled her eyes and looked back to Snow who was still surveying the room.

I bet you're going to blame me for this.

"Well we are leaving." Ms. Sarah said as she stood with the cats tucked under her arms. They both gave Regina a snug look as they passed then went back to whining and crying. She growled. "I will not subject my boys to the brutality that that mutt has just shown."

Snow sighed. "She is usually so well behaved. I don't know what has gotten into her."

Regina's eyes blew wide. You cannot be serious. You think I did all of this?

"She is clearly a result of poor breeding." Sarah snipped.

Excuse you!

"You will stop insulting my cat." Snow snapped. Everyone in the room was shocked into silence including the cats and the baby. "She may not be a purebred but she is a very smart, beautiful and sweet girl. She misbehaved, so what? I'm sure your cats are not perfect either!"

Ms. Sarah stared blinking at Snow for a moment. Clearly not expecting the sweet mild mannered mother to lash out. But no one messes with Snow White's family. After a moment the shock wore off then the rude old woman huffed and stormed out of the room. She could be heard stomping down the hall, then the front door was slammed shut.

Good riddance. Regina thought. What a bitch, am I right? She looked at Snow who was giving her a stern look. What?

Snow sat baby Neal down on the floor and the much calmer toddler waddled away. Regina watched him go. Glad you're feeling better.

"Now." Snow said. "You see, I know you're a good girl but all of the evidence is pointing to you. Those cats got hurt, Bella." She bent over and lifted the cat.

Regina looked confused. They were obviously pretending.

Snow held her close and began walking her out of the room. Where are we going? Are we going to see Emma?

"You see, you need a little time out. Not for long. Just so that you understand what you did was bad."

The cat huffed. I didn't do anything!

Snow stopped on their trip and looked at the big ball of black fur in her arms. Regina looked into her eyes expectantly. "Unless you finally want to speak to me and tell me what happened?"

The cat huffed and looked away. No.

"Fine." Snow sighed and they continued their walk.

Snow walked them into the bathroom. The cat instantly started wriggling and squirming in her arms. No. This is not fair. I was trying to help. No! Free me, you idiot. She had no idea why but she did not want to be locked in the bathroom.

But Snow didn't hear her of course and she kept walking. She walked Regina over to the bathtub where she sat her down on the rim. "Now you're going to stay. Think about what you've done, Bella."

Please don't leave me in here, Snow. The cat stared up at her with those big adorable eyes.

"Don't start." Snow said sternly, unfazed.

Snow turned to leave but the cat meowed softly. Snow faltered in her steps but didn't turn around, she kept walking. Regina meowed again but Snow continued to ignore her until she shut the door behind her, leaving her all alone. Regina ran over to the door and meowed some more.

Of course it didn't work.

You know what Snow, you will never be the fairest in the land. I am!

Regina growled. You monster.

Regina began to pace back and forth in front of the door. Two minutes passed that felt like two hours to a cat. Snow, you've never been good at keeping time and you're an excellent liar. I don't know which one it is in this case.

Emma had better come back soon. She will not get to cuddle with me because I'm mad at her.

Jerk.

And how long is she going to leave me locked up anyway?

The more Regina thought and paced, the angrier she became until she was growling. Soon she was full on raging. It wasn't fair. She was trying to stop them from destroying the house and hurting Neal but she gets locked up? She growled again.

This is all Emma's fault. If she hadn't left... This is her fault for abandoning me! She growled. Her anger was now directed at Emma.

She felt a breeze and she looked up towards the window. That's when she saw it. There was a large crack in the window. An idea hit her. She instantly no longer felt so angry. With her plan in mind, she walked over to the sink and leapt on it and used that to leap on to the windowsill.

Sure it was safe in there and unsafe out there but she'd rather be free. Emma had been gone for what felt like days and left her to fend for herself. She had forgotten about her and probably wasn't coming back. She could go. No more time out and she could do whatever she wanted.

She'd rather take her chances out there than stay inside and be punished for no reason and abandoned. She could take care of herself. She is a queen after all.

She looked back at the door one last time then held her head high as she slipped through the crack out onto the streets of Storybrooke.

Goodbye.

Idiots.

The cat inside of Regina took over in the ending there. lol.

I just wanted to strangle Snow in this chapter. Omg.

Just imagine cat Regina, scaling the building to get down. lol! Poor kitty. She's just a little angry right now and the cat took over so, she just needs some time to cool down. :)

Thanks for reading!