Sing to Me Chapter 10, an once upon a time fanfic

AN: The song used in this chapter is Private Parts by Halestorm and features James Michael of Sixx:AM. I hope you all enjoy this chapter. I enjoyed writing it. :)

Chapter 10

"Mija?" the man's accent greeted.

"Papa," Regina replied with a smile.

"How are you my dear?"

"I'm great. How are you?"

"I'm well sweetheart," he smiled. "I'm guessing you did not call me for small talk though."

"You know me well. I wanted to ask you something. It's about those legends you told me as a child. There's one about two people that have the same dream about each other," she began. "Can you tell me again?"

"Of course mija. Will you tell me why?"

"After Papa. Please?"

"Ok mija. The legend is that of Alejandro and Rosita. They grew up together and were the best of friends. The two fell in love as friends often do, but not everyone was happy for their love. Death had come to lust for Rosita for she was the most beautiful girl. Soon he found a way to separate the two and in their 18th year, Alejandro was called away to war. Death thought that he could take Alejandro's life in battle. All Alejandro thought of was Rosita, and she only thought of him. He fought bravely in battle, but Death could not defeat him. The time came when Alejandro was told he would soon get to go home, but Death had a plan for him. A week before he was to return home he began having these dreams about Rosita jumping from a cliff. Death tried to trick him into thinking that his love was gone, but the two were soul mates and Rosita, likewise, had the same dream of Alejandro. On the last night the dreams were so vivid that each thought the other had truly perished, and both jumped from cliffs the next day to be together. It is said that they reunited in the afterlife, and that the two are now spirits that find soul mates and have them dream dreams of one another to keep Death from trying to separate anyone else."

Regina was silent on the line for almost an entire minute. A soul mate? Sure the idea had crossed her mind when she was younger, but now, now she didn't know. Was Emma really her soul mate? And did that have to be a romantic thing? She was brought back from her thoughts by her father's voice. "Mija? Are you still there?"

"I'm here Daddy," she said while fidgeting with her free hand.

"Gina, have you shared a dream with someone? Is it this Robin?"

She sighed into the phone, "Yes, but it wasn't Robin. It was…someone else."

"I see. You don't want to tell your old man. I understand mija."

"Oh, Daddy. It isn't like that. It was," she hesitated a moment longer before blurting out, "It was Emma."

"Emma is the singer Henry goes on about, right? You've mentioned her a few times." he asked.

"I – yes. That's her."

"You are hesitant… A soul mate can be many things, mija. What this means is up to you to decide. She could just be your best friend in this life, or she could be more."

"I don't know," she admitted.

"You will, my love, you will."

"That was a bold move, dearie," Mr. Gold said in a tone that sent shivers running up Emma's spine.

The blonde didn't let it show. "I know," she shrugged.

"I like you Miss Swan, and because I like you I'm going to let you keep your friends." He held his hand out and Emma shook it firmly.

He led them back to the entrance stopping by the desk to tell Belle to draw up a contract for them to go back and sign the next day. "Yes, Mr. Gold," the girl replied, and then the band was ushered out the door.

"Emma Swan!" Ruby rounded on her.

"Ruby…" Emma responded, slightly taken aback.

"What the hell was that?!" Ruby yelled at her as they hailed a cab.

"What was what?"

"You and the whole all or none deal! I wouldn't have been upset if you had taken it without us, would you Lil?" she asked as they got into the car.

"I wouldn't, but I knew Emma wouldn't take it without us. She's loyal. We all are." Lily replied simply.

"Well, that's true," she admitted.

"Besides," David interjected, "What would my life be if I weren't swimming in a sea of estrogen?" They all laughed.

"Oh my God! You guys!" Ruby yelled. "We have to call Granny!"

"Holy crap! Yes! Do it now and put her on speaker!" Emma practically jumped up and down in her seat.

"Granny's Diner!" Mary Margaret's cheery voice greeted them.

"Hey sister!" Ruby greeted back.

"Ruby! How did it go?!" she asked.

"Sorry my dear," David piped up. "You'll have to wait. Call me on your break and I will tell you everything. I promise. Can we talk to Granny?"

"Sure, and David, I love you," she said.

"I love you too," he grinned, earning a collective groan from the group.

"Okay, okay. I'll get Granny."

A few seconds later they heard Granny's voice on the line, "Hello?"

"Hi Granny!" Ruby and Emma chorused.

"My girls!" she replied. "I imagine I'm talking to my entire favorite band though, right?"

"Hey Granny," David and Lily said one after the other.

"I thought so," she chuckled. "So, what's the news?"

"You tell her Em, this is your baby," Ruby urged.

"Wellllll," Emma drawled.

"Don't tease an old lady Emma. I've taught you better."

"We sign a contract tomorrow!" she shouted.

"I knew it!" Granny yelled. "I am so proud of you all!" Cheers of the patrons in the diner could be heard in the background due to her shout. "Sorry I ruined the surprise for you Mary Margaret!" she called over her shoulder.

"I'm gonna hand you over to Ruby, Granny. We just got to the hotel, and I have another call to make. Love ya!" she handed the phone to Ruby as she hopped out of the car and practically ran to the elevator to go up to her room.

She shed her jacket and threw herself onto the bed as she grabbed her phone from her pocket. She hit the second number on her favorites and listened to three rings before she heard a breathless, "Hello?"

"Hey there beautiful," she teased. "Why are you out of breath?"

"I ran to get the phone. I was in my office and it was in the kitchen."

"You were in a hurry to talk to me? That's cute," Emma laughed. "Better not tell your boyfriend."

"Very funny," Regina replied.

"So how are my two favorite people today?"

"Well Ruby is with you so you'd have to ask her," Regina sassed. "Henry is actually in a really good mood considering that he hasn't seen his favorite person all weekend."

"Oh ha ha," Emma deadpanned. "I'm glad Henry is good. I miss that kid. You know good and damn well that I meant you though, not Ruby."

"I'm exhausted honestly. The office was hectic today."

"Aww. I'm sorry. If I was there I'd hug you better."

Regina smiled, "Thank you. I'm sure that would help."

"Oh, it would definitely help. My adorableness would make it effective."

"If you say so dear," Regina laughed.

"Oooh, you know I love it when you call me dear," Emma laughed as well.

"I forgot. I shouldn't encourage you. Stop putting of the reason that you called. What happened today? Am I talking to the next big star?"

"I was going to tease you some more, but since you're feeding my ego, I'll tell you now as soon as you put the kid on the line too."

"Hold on a moment," she sighed. "Henry! Come down here! Emma's on the phone!"

Emma could hear the boy burst into the room a minute later. Regina switched the phone over to speaker and Henry burst out, "Hey Emma! Did you do it? Did you make it?"

"We sure did kid! We have to go sign the paperwork tomorrow!"

"Yaaaaaay!" Henry yelled. Emma could hear him running out of the room again.

"What's his hurry?" she asked, slightly disappointed.

"He's been locked in his room since he finished his homework. He says he's working on a project. Congratulations though Emma. That's wonderful news. I'm really happy for you guys."

"Thanks," she replied, her grin returning.

"How long will you be gone?" Regina inquired.

"I'm not sure. I guess it will depend on what this guy Gold wants to do. He's kinda weird, calls everyone dearie," she laughed. "His assistant is really sweet though. Her name is Belle."

"Oh, is she pretty?"

"She is, don't worry though. I only have eyes for you," she joked.

Regina chuckled. "That's not what I meant. Her name means beautiful."

"I know. Kidding," Emma told her even though it was true. She'd only had eyes for Regina Mills since the day they'd met.

The following weeks were hectic for everyone. Mr. Gold had insisted that they begin working on a record right away, so the band had stayed in LA. Emma was writing songs like crazy, trying to write a few that Gold liked. The guy was picky as hell. She'd written at least 20 songs in three weeks and so far he'd only picked six of them for sure. They wanted at least ten for the album. So, once again, the day found the band locked away in the studio trying to write four more songs. Emma's frustration finally got the best of her and she threw her notebook across the room.

"Geez, Em! What the hell?" Ruby shouted, narrowly dodged the flying object.

"Sorry Rubes. I wasn't throwing it at you. I'm just not used to writing like this. I'm used to an idea hitting me and running with it. I need a break."

"That's a good idea," David said. "We could all use one."

"I need some fun, or something funny," Ruby whined.

"We could try guessing Mr. Gold's name?" Lily suggested. "You realize that we've been here three weeks and he's never told us?"

"Ooooo," Emma sounded. "I like this idea."

"I've actually had a few ideas," Ruby laughed.

"Let's go around and each pick a name," David said. "I'll go first. I think he's a Richard."

Ruby barked a laugh at that. "It's fitting! We could call him Dick! I'm guessing Robert. He seems like a common name type."

"I disagree," Emma interrupted. "I think he's a Rumpelstiltskin." They all laughed.

"I'm thinking Randall," Lily replied.

"Randolph."

"Reid."

"Rene."

"Ronald."

They went through several more R names before they were all in a fit of giggles.

"Let's try to do this a little differently," Emma suggested. "I want you guys to help me write the lyrics."

"That's kinda your thing Em," Ruby said uncertainly.

"I agree," Lily shuddered at the idea of trying to help write lyrics.

"I'll help if I can," David told her.

"Alright," Emma replied. "Any ideas?"

"None," he admitted.

"Why don't we just talk until something hits us?"

"Okay. So, what's going on with Henry and Regina? I kinda miss my little buddy."

"They're pretty good. He's been working on some kind of super-secret project and it's driving Regina mad. She has no idea what he's doing. She's going on a shopping trip in Boston with the girls this weekend. How's Mary Margaret?"

"I'm not sure honestly," he confessed. "I don't know what happened, but she's closing herself off from me. Something's bothering her and she won't tell me. Every time I try to talk to her about it, it's like she just shuts down and the conversation is over."

"David! That's it! This is our idea. I'm sorry she's shutting you out, but I gotta write that down. Rubes! Throw my notebook!" she called across the room. She caught the book with one hand and started writing. David helped and pretty soon they had lyrics down. A little while later they had music to go along and decided to sing it as a duet for Mr. Gold.

Baby forgive me did I do something wrong?
(I don't wanna talk, cant we just let it go?)

What could be so bad that you'd leave me hangin' on?
(I'm not doin' time, this is not the scene of a crime)
I lay in bed at night contemplating, why the hell you gotta keep me waiting.

Every time I try to get a little closer
You shut down and the conversation's over
I'm right here, but you leave me in the dark
Show me your private parts.
Give it up baby, what are you afraid of
Love sucks when you don't know what it's made of
We get naked but I can't undress your heart
Show me your private parts, show me your private parts

I can't remember the last time that this felt real
(I would've cut you out, if I didn't love you)
And how can you blame me for feelin' the way I feel?
(I'm not blaming you, I'm just tryin' to figure it out)
I can take a little hesitating, I'll wait forever if its worth the waiting

They say that silence is gold, but I think that's a lie
You think I already know, but I can't read your mind...

Baby forgive me did I do something wrong?
(I don't wanna talk...)
Show me your private parts

"I like it, dearies. It makes the album." Gold told them before disappearing again.

"I swear that guy is into something shady," Ruby laughed.

Saturday night Emma's phone rang. She smiled seeing Henry and Regina's faces on the screen. She was missing them something fierce. "Hello?" she answered with a smile. It quickly turned into a frown as she heard sobbing on the other end. "Regina?" she questioned. "You weren't asleep already were you?"

"Emma.. no, I wasn't," the brunette responded, trying to keep her voice in check.

"What's wrong?"

"I was – I was out shopping with the girls, and we ran into Robin."

"Why is that a bad thing, Regina? You aren't making sense."

"He was with his wife!" she yelled. "I'm a homewrecking whore, Emma."

"Whoa, whoa. Calm down. You didn't know the creep was married. What the hell happened?"

"We were walking down the street to another shop, and then there they were, right in front of us. Little Roland was in the middle, latched on to her hand. Robin would have walked right by us, if Roland hadn't called out, 'Gina!' And then she asked who I was. You know what he told her? 'Regina is a business acquaintance darling.' I'm a business acquaintance," she vented.

"What an asshole," she muttered. "What can I do to make you feel better?"

"Come home?" Regina nearly pleaded. "I could use a friend, and I really don't want to be alone right now."

"I'll be on the next flight out," Emma promised.