Sorry for the long wait but life has been hectic. Here is the first part of the underwater games! chapter 9 is almost finished so that will be up shortly. Thank you for your patience, all the reviews, and follows! I love it! I do not own any of these characters :( *sighs*
The water felt cool against her skin. A small amount of bubbles escaped through her gills and Emma Swan watched them trail upward towards a sunless sky. She shakily teetered to the left and flailed her arms to straighten herself back up, the whole webbed feet and hands still not sitting with her well. Finally catching her balance she slowly treaded water and took in her surroundings. They appeared to be on the outskirts of a very tall, very green, and very dense wall of seaweed. The top of the maze swayed gently back and forth in the current that surrounded them. The shadow cast from the tall plants left a daunting and uneasy feel, showing no sign of waited for them behind the small openings that would allow them in. Blowing more bubbles from her gills, she gazed up at them before a familiar face attracted her attention toward flowing raven hair. Brown eyes turned to find hers and the mayor couldn't help but smile at seeing the blonde figuring out her new enhancements. Slightly transfixed at the way Regina's smile was reaching her eyes, Emma found herself smiling back and drifting to the left again. It was only moments ago that the blonde found herself in front of the mayor, ready for her transformation into mer-emma, but she could still feel the tingle of the mayor's magic surrounding her.
Emma wrung her hands nervously as she waited for her turn on the deck of the ship to acquire some aquatic enhancements. She made sure to be last in line, watching each transformation carefully, trying to figure out what to expect. No one seemed to be in pain or had anything gone wrong, not that she didn't trust Regina's skills, but she knew magic could be unpredictable. She watched Charming jump through the air bubble, his webbed feet gracefully guiding him through the water and out of sight. Taking a deep breath she slowly walked up to the mayor, looking over every inch of her as they were now alone. Her eyes drank in the sight before her, olive skin against a plain back bikini that hugged in all the right places. For a moment all thoughts of the impending game ceased to exist in Emma's mind for all she could focus on was the perfection standing in front of her. Her perfectly shaped legs were toned and smooth, all that time wearing high heels clearly paying off. Emma's eyes travelled over delicious thighs and took in the toned stomach just below two gorgeous, GET A HOLD OF YOURSELF EMMA! Her eyes snapped up to dark brown eyes, are they darker than usual? And a very sexy smirk from the one and only mayor.
Running a hand through dirty blonde hair, Emma took in a shaky breath for a variety of reasons. Why am I nervous? I trust her. She suddenly missed her jeans she had on earlier, her hands instinctively looking for pockets to take refuge in only to find bare skin. They had all changed into bathing suits earlier being as they were going to be spending a lot of time in the water, Emma had chosen a sea green. "So uh, I guess it's my turn now," she said, looking for the warmth she loved to see behind those chocolate eyes. Something swirled behind them that intrigued Emma and she found herself walking closer to the attractive woman now waiting for her, hand on hip and all.
"About time Ms. Swan, I'd never peg you for someone who waited to be last in line for anything," an eyebrow arching perfectly in question. She licked her lips nervously as the blonde approached her, a twinkling look in those green eyes that matched that very distracting bikini she was wearing.
"Oh I'm not. Just wanted to admire the famous talent of Regina Mills, " She teased, "And enjoy some quiet aboard this ship for a change." She looked around the ship taking in their surroundings and took a moment to revel in the calm of being with Regina alone. It soothed her nerves.
Regina studied the woman in front of her, trying to suppress the feeling of butterflies that tickled her insides. Emma looked beautiful in that moment, taking in all that was around them, looking serene. She was right, they were alone on the ship together. Before Regina would have reveled in this opportunity to take down the sheriff and now she wanted nothing more than to be near her, touch her, maybe even taste her. She resisted the urge to reach out towards the blonde and tuck in the stray piece of hair that hung in her face. Emma smiled and looked at Regina who was biting her lip in the most sexy way, seemingly caught in an inward battle.
"Does it hurt?" Emma asked earnestly, "The transformation."
Regina's eyes snapped up full of emotion.
"No" She said softly and raised her hand slowly. Green eyes studied her as she slowly flicked her wrist to summon the magic within her. She felt the familiar tingle surface underneath her skin as she was about to release it, when a soft hand took hold of hers and caused her to gasp. The feeling intensified throughout her body as Emma's magic mixed with hers emanating from their touch. They locked eyes with one another both feeling the energy spreading like wildfire across their skin, a white glow beginning to emit from their hands.
"What is that?" Emma asked in wonder looking between the glow and Regina.
A look of awe graced the mayor's face as she too stared at their glowing hands, "Our magic is…compatible" she said softly.
They both stood there, not wanting to move, but felt the draw between the two of them intensify as the glow spread. Emma looked deep into brown eyes, deciphering all the emotions that flashed behind them. Wow.
"You're so beautiful," Emma confessed, and without thinking she leaned forward capturing full red lips in a soft electrifying kiss.
Regina's eyes fluttered closed and she could feel the heat flush her cheeks as pink lips were crushed against hers, moving slowly as if to remember each second of it, each feel, each taste. For a moment she was lost in the moment, lost in the furious beating of her heart, and lost in Emma Swan. The kiss deepened, fueled by passion but remained slow and intimate,and just as they pulled apart for some much needed air, Regina bit her lip and flicked her wrist.
So there in the shadow of the giant green wall, slightly teetering to the left, Emma Swan stood dazed for two very different reasons. Before her loomed a living, breathing, ominous maze designed to pick apart the people she loved within, and to her left stood a raven haired beauty that Emma couldn't seem to stop thinking about. Did I really kiss Regina Mills? Her thoughts whirled around her as did the bubbles and swaying seaweed in front of her. I have never felt something like that in my entire life. It's as if my body was electrified. As if reliving the moment over again, her fingertips gently traced her lips at the ghost of a memory without her knowing. Movement caught her eye and she looked over to find Regina staring at her with a look of awe and bemusement at the same time. How does she do that? Feeling herself slowly smile at the woman, her thoughts were abruptly interrupted by the loud voice directed at them.
"Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the Underwater Games! Our first challenge is the deeply dreaded and infamous maze! This living, breathing, maze of seaweed has dark secrets just waiting to be uncovered!" The crowd cheered and chatted animatedly with each other, reliving past challenges they've seen. Emma swayed back and forth nervously as Ursula's voice boomed over the sound system, the maze seemingly coming more alive at the sound of her voice.
"The object of the game is simple," she paused making sure she had everyones attention, "Only one of you needs to survive the perils inside and make it out on the other side. There is no time limit. There is no restriction on magic. And there is no telling which, if any of you will make it out or who you will run into." She grinned viciously at them. "If I feel that you are taking too much time and I find myself bored, I will gladly enter the maze to further your progress," she stated simply, her eyes slowly sizing up the Jolly Roger crew. "Good luck, although I don't think it will help," Her laugh echoed throughout the water as her tentacles guided her towards a tall chair overlooking the maze with full confidence.
Emma felt a shiver travel down her spine as she looked up into the mirky water. I don't think we are ready for this. Bubbles increased around her as her heart rate soared through her chest. Green eyes searched out her companions, everyone breaking up into teams silently, each at a different entrance of the maze. The charming's were whispering into each other's ears clearly focused on the challenge ahead, maybe even excited by it. Gold and Hook were standing close but not looking at one another. And finally green eyes rested on Regina, who looked focused but hesitant as she slowly made her way over to Emma, to be on her team.
The raven haired woman nodded at the blonde as she turned to face the maze, "The maze is designed to react to the contestants, and overwhelm them at any turn, we have to be ready for anything, "she stated now looking back at Emma, "Our best chance is sticking together." The crowd came to life in a drawn out countdown, and on one a large horn was blown sending waves throughout the maze and all of it's surrounding waters. Before Emma could register what had happened, she saw the two teams next to her vanish into the green mass in front of them, and Regina's worried eyes beckoning her forward into the darkness. With a shaky breath she leaned forward and swam towards the queen.
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