Snow had sped almost the whole way to the mayoral mansion. Ema has sounded completely devastated on the phone. Snow had barely been able to make out what her daughter had been trying to say. From what Snow could understand, something was happening with Regina.

When the princess enters the mansion, Emma greets her at the door. Something was most definitely wrong. Emma looked like she had been crying, and not in a good 'I'm happy my fiancee is awake' way.

"Emma, honey what is it?" Snow asks in a worried tone.

"She's awake." Emma says, then her lip begins to quiver. "B-but she has no idea who I am."

Snow pulls Emma into a tight hug and begins to rub her daughter's back. Emma sobs against her mother. Snow's heart ached, not just for Emma, but for Regina too. Snow wondered if her stepmother would ever get her happy ending.

"She remembers saving you and being engaged to the king." Emma explains once she's calmed down enough to talk. "M-maybe you could talk to her?"

Snow nods. She wanted to help in anyway that she could. Even if at first she had been skeptical of their relationship, it was obvious now that Emma and Regina belonged together.

Snow makes her way up the steps and into the master bedroom. Regina didn't look any different, but her demeanor had clearly changed. For a brief moment, it throws the princess off. Seeing Regina so fragile was not something Snow White was used to.

"Regina." Snow as she walks closer to her stepmother.

"S-snow?" Regina is shocked to see the girl all grown up. "I-I don't understand…."

Snow tries to decide how to explain the situation. She knew she had to be careful what she told Regina. She also needed to be gentle with the woman. The last thing the former princess wanted was to make Regina go dark again.

"You're okay." Snow assures. "But, I'm afraid, you've lost a large chunk of your memory."

"W-who was that lady that was in here earlier?" Regina asks innocently. "She had magic, I could feel it. Oh no did my mother send her here!?"

"No!" Snow exclaims seeing the evident fear in Regina's eyes. "Emma is my daughter. I know how strange that sounds, but trust me. Emma is good, you knew her….very well I might add."

Regina nods, deciding to take Snow's word. She was still very confused, and her head ached. She just wanted to go home even though she had no idea where home was. She felt like she was missing something-or maybe someone-that she didn't even know. It was terrifying.

"Is Daniel here?" Regina asks hopefully even though deep down she feared she knew the answer. She needed to hear it outloud.

"I'm so sorry, Regina." Snow replies sincerely. Her apology runs much deeper than the mayor could understand in her current state. "Daniel, he's dead."

Tears begin to trickle down Regina's pale cheeks. Snow isn't sure what she should do. She prays Regina won't ask for the details of Daniel's horrific death. As much as the old Regina had changed, Snow is unsure how this New Regina would take the news.

"I-I don't have anyone." Regina realizes. "Unless...where's mother, oh and daddy?"

Snow gives Regina a sad smile. Regina gets the message and begins to shake. She truly was alone. There was no one left.

"W-what will I do now?" Regina asks in terror. "I have no one."

Snow takes Regina's hand in her tightly. To her surprise Regina allows the princess to hug her. Regina had no idea how many people she had and how many people loved her. Snow was determined to help Regina and to give her new, better memories. To give her a better life.

"You'll come with me." Snow decides. "David-my husband-and I have an extra room. It's yours if you want it. You can have it as long as you need."

Regina nods. She was still afraid, but she felt better know she had Snow. She imagines they must have grown close in the years that Regina couldn't remember. It puts a small smile on Regina's face as she remembers that adorable little girl on the horse.

*TWO WEEKS LATER*

Emma had been beyond angry at her mother for taking Regina. She hadn't seen her soulmate in two weeks and it was completely miserable; Emma could hardly stand it. Snow wasn't fixing thing, in Emma's opinion, she was making them worse.

"Hey." Henry grumbles entering the kitchen one morning. It pulls Emma from her thoughts and puts her back into parent mode.

"Hey, kid." Emma greets. "How are doing today?"

"I miss mom." Henry's reply has been the same for fourteen straight days. He was obviously not taking things well. "She doesn't even know who I am. It's not fair."

Emma nods, trying to put her own pain aside. She knew her son must be hurting just as much. The woman he loved so much, his only parent for the first ten years of his life, didn't know him. His grandmother wasn't helping either, she just seemed to be keeping Regina from them.

"We need a plan." Henry states. "If mom were to fall in love with you again, you could give her true love's kiss and she'd get her memories back."

"Oh, kid. I wish it was that simple." Emma sighs. "But, your mother thinks she's in love with Daniel."

"But you're her soulmate!" Henry reminds the blonde. "Ma, I know you can do this. You can break whatever curse that cuff left on mom."

Emma smiles at her son with pride. She admired how optimistic he could be. Maybe there was hope after all. She had to at least try to get their Regina back. She couldn't give up just because things seemed impossible. They'd overcome much worse.

"Okay, you're right." Emma agrees. She gives the preteen a large grin full of hope and determination. "So, what are we going to call this new mission?"

Henry begins to think for a moment. The name for such an important plan was crucial. It had to be absolutely perfect. After a moment the preteen gets a wide grin on his face.

"I got it!" He announces excitedly. "Operation Swan Queen."

A/N AH! Here it is! The first chapter of the much anticipated sequel! You all are in for a ride :) -Kaila