Regina had her arm through Emma's as they walked through the forest. Regina had decided she wanted to try and channel her magic before it came out on its own. Emma had been worried, after all she was still learning herself, but Regina was a natural. Of course.
"So, I actually have magic." Regina comments. "And I guess I had to see it, er, use it to believe it."
"Yes, you do. How did it feel?"
"I liked it." Regina admits. "Is that bad?"
"No, it's a part of you." Emma assures the brunette. "And this time you won't have Rumplestiltskin manipulating you."
They walk in silence for a bit. It was nice to just have each other's company. Regina had had a few more small memory sparks, but nothing major. Emma hadn't wanted to push too hard after the book thing. The last thing Emma wanted was to hurt Regina or make things worse for her.
"Emma, I...I have a question." Regina says suddenly. "W-would you like to have dinner with me? Just the two of us."
"Why, Regina, are you asking me on a date?" Emma smirks. Regina blushes and looks away. Emma chuckles. "Regina, don't be embarrassed, of course I'll have dinner with you!"
Emma didn't realize that Regina had an ulterior motive. While the brunette did want to go out with the Savior, she had another reason. She remembered reading about how Charming broke the sleeping curse with True Love's kiss. If it worked for them, Regina wondered if it could work for her and Emma. She knew there was only one way to find.
Regina had recruited Snow for help. She hadn't told Emma's mother about the kiss, she didn't want to jinx anything. Snow had been so happy to help Regina set up a picnic in the woods. Regina remembered how Emma had said that had been where their first date was. The former queen just hoped the blonde liked romantic gestures.
Emma meets Regina at their spot at exactly 7:00. She notices the picnic and grins. Regina sighs with relief. The blonde settles down beside the brunette and gladly accepts the glass of wine Regina is offering. Emma hadn't been so excited and hopeful since Regina had lost her memory.
"This is so perfect." Emma smiles.
"I'm glad you think so." Regina grins back. "Your mother was a lot of help."
"That still sounds so odd coming from you." Emma laughs. "But I like that you two get along now."
"When I get my memory back, remind me that she cares about me, and I her. Okay?" Regina looks a little sad for a moment.
"I will." Emma assures. "But I honestly don't think you'll need it. The Evil Queen is gone."
"Emma?"
"Yes?"
"Uhm, you….you said we're each other's true love." Regina begins. "And...well I...I love you."
"You….you do?" Emma asks a little surprised. She hadn't expected it to happen so fast.
"Yes." Regina smiles. "And...I think...I know...can….can I kiss you?"
Emma gives Regina a soft smile before cupping her face. The blonde leans in slowly until her lips meet Regina's velvety soft ones. Regina moves her lips against Emma. At first nothing happens, but then, after a moment, white light shoots from both of them.
"Regina?" Emma asks slowly pulling away.
"Emma!" Regina exclaims growing tearful. "I...I am so sorry! I….I can't believe I forgot you!"
"Oh, my love." Emma cries pulling Regina to her tightly. "It wasn't your fault. I'm just glad you're back."
"I love you so much, Emma Swan." Regina says before kissing her fiancee again.
"I love you too, Regina Mills." Emma grins. "And I can think of someone else who loves you, and who will be so happy that you have your memories back."
"Henry!" Regina exclaims suddenly standing. "We have to go see Henry!"
Emma laughs at the mayor's excitement. They quickly tidy up their picnic before heading off. Regina felt so horrible for putting Henry through this, and she just wanted to hug her son.
When they reach Snow and Charming's place where Henry is, Regina all but flies up to the the door. She knocks, almost timidly. When Snow answers the door, she knows that Regina remembers almost right away. The two women share a knowing smile, they'd talk later, but right now Regina needed to see Henry.
"Henry!" Snow calls out to the young boy.
Regina waits for her son to come into the room. When he does, she barrels into him. She holds him close to her, just as Emma finally catches up to her fiancee.
"Mom!" Henry exclaims. "You remember!"
"I do!" Regina confirms. "I am so sorry, Henry."
"It's okay mom." Henry smiles, enjoying his mother's hug. He'd missed her embrace.
Snow puts an arm around her daughter as they watch the heartfelt moment. Snow was a little sad that Regina would go home now. She had really enjoyed having her Regina back, but she was also happy that Emma and Henry go to have their Regina again. They needed her more than Snow did now.
"Snow, I, uhm, I just wanted to thank you, for everything you did." Regina says suddenly, after she pulls away from Henry. "You didn't have to take me in, but you did. I really am grateful."
"That's what family does for one another." Snow smiles.
Regina steps forward tentatively before giving Snow a hug. Both women are a little shocked, but it was nice. They had come a long way, and they knew that. When they pull apart they share another smile. Long gone were the days of constantly fighting one another. The past was officially in the past where it would stay.
"Well, I guess now we can start planning the wedding." Snow says teasing a bit. The others smile.
"Absolutely." Regina agrees.
A/N I know it's really short, and I'm sorry! The next one will be longer, I just have been so busy! She remembers now, so that's good at least :) Enjoy this and watch for an update! -Kaila
