Chapter 5: A New Plan
Regina sobbed on the floor as she held Emma's jacket sniffing Emma's scent. Out of pure lust and longing she lost her true love. She shed a tear when Emma realized what Regina was as the look of terror spread on her face. Idiot you could of told her more gently but no you lost control and scared her half to death now she is long gone, Regina's mind scolded. Well my beloved I lost you once and I will not lose you again, her mind said firmly. She quickly put on some black wool pants and a shirt with a black cloak and flew out the window. After 10 years she was not going to lose Emma again. Somehow she was going to gain back Emma's love and trust. Then with Emma's permission she would turn her into a vampire and they will be together forever. Deep in the words Emma clung to Ruby's back as tears fell from her face.
How could I have been so blind? Emma's mind questioned. Regina was a vampire and not just any vampire but the Vampire Queen how did I miss that? she asked herself. Now it all made perfect sense it explained everything to Emma. Regina was a fast runner and could always find Emma no matter what. She was allergic to garlic and only wanted to play with Emma late at night. Emma remembered once that she had to give Regina permission to enter her house. All this time Emma just thought her friend was a little odd but now she was just a vampire. Emma's heart broke when she realized the truth. But Regina wasn't lying when she said the original Queen didn't order the murder of her parents. At least that is what Regina believes so now Emma had to find Lady Cora and ask her. If Lady Cora was telling the truth then Emma was back to square one. They returned to the campsite as August and Graham rushed toward them. Graham placed Ruby's cloak over her and she returned to human form. "So how did it go?" August asked.
"Well I found out my old girlfriend is the Vampire Queen and she tried to turn me into one", Emma replied flatly.
"What did she turn you?" August asked as he checked her neck.
"Get off me and no Ruby saved me before she could bite me", Emma answered.
"Really are you okay Ruby?" Graham asked with a worried tone as he kissed her lips.
"Don't worry Graham I am fine", Ruby said as she held him tight.
"So what is the plan now?" August asked with curiosity.
"Well I know Regina had nothing to do with my parent's murder for now so our next move is to find her mother Lady Cora", Emma said firmly.
"You mean go after the first Vampire Queen are you insane?" August asked in disbelief.
"You got any better ideas?" Emma questioned.
"No not really", August muttered.
"Good we rest tonight and set off to Rumpelstilskin's house for the location of Lady Cora", Emma told them.
"Oh perfect we get to go to the imp's house again this night just gets better and better", August grumbled as he got ready to sleep.
Emma took Ruby aside and said", Thanks for saving me".
"Anytime I am sorry to hear about your lost love", Ruby said sadly.
"Yeah me too", Emma admitted as she fell into a dreamless sleep. Emma remembered the first time she met Regina. Flashback scene: A five year old Emma was running through the darkened woods. She was helping her father gather wood when she got lost. Then two strange boys appeared out of nowhere and told Emma to come with them. They said they could take her back to her father but Emma knew they were lying so she ran from them. The boys ran after her saying they would catch her soon enough and that she could never hide from them. Emma continued to run until she rammed into another figure. Emma was gazing into a pair of chocolate eyes as a gentle voice asked", Why are you running?" Before Emma could answer the boys found her and she ran but the older girl pulled her behind her. When the two boys saw the older girl they froze with terror they dropped to their knees and begged for forgiveness. She told them to get lost and never bother her new friend ever again. The boys nodded and disappeared into the night. When they left the older girl looked at Emma and smiled. "Don't worry they will never bother you again".
"Thank you my name is Emma", Emma said holding out her hand.
The older girl took it and said" My name is Regina". After that Regina led Emma back home and they became the best of friends. End Flashback
Emma awoke with a groan as it was still night out. She couldn't go back to sleep so taking her crossbow with her she walked toward the lake. Cupping her hands she swallowed the cool water as it went down her throat. "The night is so beautiful don't you agree Emma?" asked a voice.
Without even turning around Emma flatly said", Good evening Regina". She faced the older woman who was now wearing all black. Regina took a step forward but Emma held up her crossbow and Regina froze. "If I were you I would stay where I was", Emma told her.
"Emma please put that thing down you know I would never hurt you I love you", Regina told her in a gentle voice.
"Oh so you show your love by pinning me to your bed and then trying to turn me into a vampire well you do have a strange way of showing affection", Emma said coldly.
"I'm sorry okay I was just so happy to have you back in my arms I just caught carried away", Regina said sweetly. "Emma can we please just kiss and make up?" Regina asked as a pout formed on her lips.
"No you stay away from me I am here to avenge my parent's murder by killing the vampire who sent those other vampires after my parents", Emma stated firmly.
"Emma I told you my mother only sent two guards to peacefully bring your parents to the castle so they would realize we meant them no harm", Regina said as tears filled her eyes.
"Yeah that is your story though I am going to pay your mom a little visit to see if her story matches yours", Emma replied.
"So you're a hunter now?" Regina asked in disbelief.
"Yes I am but I only kill bad creatures I spare the good ones", Emma replied. "Now scram I have a mission to finish", Emma said as she walked away from Regina. The Vampire Queen took a chance and snatched the crossbow away.
"Now my sweet Emma please allow me to help you on your quest", Regina begged as she threw the crossbow aside so Emma couldn't get to it.
"I have all the help I need thanks but no thanks", Emma said firmly.
"Please you could get hurt let me help protect you", Regina begged.
Emma got up in Regina's face and firmly said" I don't need your help". Then grabbed her crossbow and started to walk away.
"Emma please I am still me what has changed?" Regina asked. Emma turned around with a shocked look on her face.
"Are you kidding me?" she asked in disbelief. "I have known you since I was 5 and I fell in love with and not once did you mention that you were a vampire", Emma cried. "Now suddenly after 10 years I find out you are the Vampire Queen and you tried to turn me on our first reunion". "You want to know what has changed Regina everything has changed", Emma told her. Tears fell from the blonde's eyes as she said", I stood up for you all those years ago. My parents told me that you and your mother were bad people and I said that they just had to get to know you. Then some vampires killed them and I find out your mother was their queen this whole time. All I have to say is that if you or your mother had anything to do with my parent's murdered I will kill you both", Emma hissed.
"Emma please", Regina begged as tears fell from her face.
"Don't touch me just go away I never want to see you again!" Emma shouted as she ran back to their camp with tears streaming down her face. With a broken heart Regina turned into a bat and flew back towards the castle.
Author's Note: Hope you enjoyed the chapter and please review
