Chapter 8: Lady Cora's Information
The group made it to Lady Cora's castle. It was bigger than Regina's but still just as black. Regina rode up in front as the drawbridge was lowered. Emma rode beside her as everyone entered the castle. An elderly man with white hair and a kind smile greeted them. "Daddy it is so good to see you", Regina exclaimed with a smile as she hugged the man tightly.
"It is good to see you too my daughter", her father said happily as he kissed her forehead.
"Daddy my friends and I need to speak with mother at once", Regina told her father.
"Of course this way", her father said as he led the group into the throne room. Sitting on a golden throne in red silk sat a very beautiful lady. She had curly black hair in a neat bun with a golden crown on her head. "Honey our daughter is here and she has brought guests", Regina's father said with a smile.
"Yes two werewolves and two hunters very interesting guests you brought with you Regina darling", Lady Cora said with an amused grin.
"I know mother but my friend Emma is here to ask you a question", Regina said nervously.
"Then come up here child and ask your question", Lady Cora said kindly. Emma stood before the original Vampire Queen and gave a low bow.
"Your majesty 10 years ago my parents were murdered by vampires and I was told that you wanted to see my parents for a peaceful meeting. My question to you is did you have anything to do with my parent's death?" Emma asked.
"A bold question and no I had nothing to do with the murder. You must be the mortal my daughter gave her heart too. I am sorry about your parent's death but I had nothing to do with it", Lady Cora answered sadly. Emma's heart sank after 10 years still nothing.
"Thank you my Queen is there any chance I can talk with the guards you sent to fetch my parents?" Emma asked hopefully.
"Of course dearie", Lady Cora said and in a flash Jefferson and a young blonde woman appeared before them. "These are the guards I sent to fetch your parents ask them anything", Lady Cora told Emma. Emma approached Jefferson and the blonde vampire with caution.
"Hello Jefferson do you know anything about the murder of my parents?" Emma asked him.
"No Emma I do not I was told to fetch your parents but first I had to find Ginger", Jefferson said motioning to the blonde.
"I was in the kitchen looking for a snack", Ginger said with a grin.
"Anyways it took me awhile to find her and by the time we left it was almost sunup and Ginger and I haven't perfected the method of staying in the sun so we found a cave and slept in it. When we woke up we headed for your cottage and we saw your house in ruins and the smell of blood was thick so we headed back to the castle and told Queen Cora what had happened", Jefferson replied sadly.
"It was so sad", Ginger said with a tear on her face.
"Thank you both I appreciate this", Emma said for they were telling the truth. Lady Cora had them leave and Emma sat on the floor in deep thought. After all these years nothing I have failed to find the murder. So now what Emma? her mind asked her. Regina helped Emma to her feet as she gave the blonde an encouraging smile.
"Well I am sorry you didn't find your answers but you can stay here for the night and continue in the morning", Lady Cora said softly.
"Thank you my Queen that is most gracious of you", Emma said with a bow. Some vampire servants led them to some spare rooms.
Regina took one of the servants by the hand and said" I want Emma by my old bedroom understand".
"Yes Queen Regina", the servant said with a bow. August had his own quarters and Ruby and Graham stayed in one bedroom. Emma was led to a guest room right by Regina's old bedroom where the brunette was staying. Emma opened the door and was amazed by its surroundings. The room was deep blue that had little stars on the ceiling. The bed was a queen sized with white silk sheets and blankets.
"So, Emma is the room to your liking?" Regina asked with a smirk as she came in.
"It sure is beautiful", Emma admitted. She turned to Regina and said "I am sorry I said I was going to kill you and your mom".
"Oh Emma it is alright you are still angry over your parents death no one could blame you", Regina said as she wrapped her arms around the blonde.
"I thought I finally found my answers and poof back to square one", Emma said as small tear fell from her face.
"It is alright Emma you will find your answers", Regina assured her.
"I don't even know where to go next", Emma admitted.
"Stay here for a while and we will figure it out", Regina whispered as she stroked the blonde's hair. Emma looked into Regina's chocolate brown eyes and all those old feelings came back. Even when she was hunting vampires and all sorts of creatures Regina was always on her mind. When she dated Ruby she was still in love with Regina. Emma and Ruby didn't have a full one night stand they started making out but Emma stopped it before it got too far. She told Ruby that her heart belonged to someone else. Thankfully Ruby was very understanding and later found her true love in Graham. Then when Emma met August the farthest that boy got was a peck on the cheek. Emma ran her fingers through Regina's hair as she drew circles on the Vampire Queen's pale skin. When Regina didn't return her letters Emma was heartbroken and tried to move on but her heart did belong to Regina. But she was a hunter now and Regina was a vampire even if they did love each other it wouldn't work out. Yet, Emma held Regina tighter as the brunette gazed into her green eyes.
Their lips were barely touching and just then August called out", Hey Emma check this room out!" Emma slowly got up as Regina released her grip on the blonde.
"I better go see what all the commotion is about", Emma told her as she left the room.
"I'll see you at dinner Emma", Regina said as she fought a tear.
"Yeah see you at dinner", Emma replied as she left the room. Regina fell on the bed and shed a few tears wishing with all her heart that Emma could be a vampire or that she was born a mortal so her and Emma could be together.
Author's Note: Hoped you enjoyed this chapter and please review
