It is a few days later when the darkness escapes Gold and Emma sacrifice herself for Regina. Emma does not get transported to the other land she remains in this universe. I want to explore a darker side to Emma, her being the saviour and all good it a bit thin for me in the show. Comments good and bad are always welcome.

The Dagger hits the ground clattering, the new inscription plain for everyone to see. 'Emma Swan'

Regina is quickest at picking up the magical item off the floor; Snow and Charming just stand there gawping. Looking around Regina feels fear rising inside her as it dawns on her what Emma has just done. What was she thinking?

"Emma" she says aloud, a small sob escaping her lips. "Emma Swan I command you to show yourself" she looks around desperate to see the blonde woman.

"Why isn't it working" Snow asks clearly as scared as Regina. "It is supposed to work."

"It will be alright" Charming says with his usual vague positivity causing Regina to Snarl.

"Get everyone together" Regina snaps, "Meet at my house ASAP" she takes control. Not wanting to be alone with the couple a moment longer than she has to. "I think we will need as much help as possible for this one"

Regina doesn't give the Charming's any chance to argue as she transports herself home immediately in a cloud of purple smoke, still holding the knife.

"Emma" she says out loud

"I'm here" Emma replies causing Regina to jump.

"What the… what are you doing here?" She says looking around puzzled.

"You called for me" Emma says matter -of-factly, "you have the dagger"

"Oh yes" Regina looks at her hand as if she is actually surprised it is still there, "Where did you go?"

"I don't know, I'm here now" Emma says still sounding somewhat detached

"How do you feel Emma?" Regina asks slowly, starting to worry slightly at the blonde's lack of emotion. Emma looks into Regina's eyes finally and Regina sees the fear in them.

"What is going to happen to me" Emma whispers, thinking of Rumpelstilskin.

Regina closes the distance between them, embracing Emma, holding her head to her shoulder as the younger woman silently cries.

"It will be ok Emma" she says "We will get through this, just like always."

"How? No one has ever survived being the dark one." Emma sobs. Regina holds her head back into her, stroking her hair softly.

The next few days are rough on everyone. Emma become increasingly distant, as the look of panic in her eyes grows in intensity. Spending every waking moment looking for signs the darkness is taking her takes its toll on her. Exhausted she finds herself avoiding as many people as she can.

Regina tries to give her some space, but she gets increasingly worries about the younger woman. She knows more than anyone how the darkness can seduce you, can take over and lull you into a false sense of security. She thinks back to her time, chasing Snow White through the enchanted forest. Revelling in the fear the people had of her, how she used to feed of their looks of panic as they desperately tried not to offend or upset her. The power of ripping someone's heart out of their chest and squeezing it, causing them pain as they plead with her not to end their pathetic little lives. She shuddered looking back; not wanting to be that woman again, but she could see how it could win over even the strongest of heroes.

At first she was sure Emma was strong enough to beat it, strong enough to be the first person to break the curse. She was getting worried now though because she hand heard from the blonde and as far as she knew neither had Henry. She knew Emma was struggling or she would never distance herself from Henry, but how could she help her if she couldn't speak with her? She was so tempted to summon her again, but she had promised not to use the dagger against Emma. Emma had practically forced her to keep the dagger save, asking her to not let her use her powers for evil. Regina had sworn not to use the dagger against her, she trusted her to have self-control. If only Emma could confirm it.

Regina stood in her office holding the dagger in her out-stretched hand. Wishing Emma would appear, but she still refused to utter the words sat on the tip of her tongue. As it turns out she didn't need to, Emma appeared behind her eyes in a cloud of white smoke, causing Regina to spin around in shock.

"Emma, how did you…? What are you doing here?" Regina says not hiding her surprise.

"I knew you wanted me here, even though you wouldn't call me." Emma says, sounding a lot more sure of herself than she did before.

"But how?" she Regina asks, wondering if she had in fact summoned her, without meaning to.

"Oh, you know" Emma answers no committedly, shrugging.

Regina looks at her, unable to read what is going on in the blonde's head. Emma looks straight back, right into Regina's eyes, it's almost unnerving. The blonde has changed, her hair is lighter and she stands up more straight. Tight black clothes have replaced the red leather jacket Regina was used to. She looks taller than before her chin cocked at an angle so she is almost looking down on the former Mayor.

"Are you ok, Miss Swan" Regina asks her formal address showing how uncomfortable she is now feeling. Emma looks her up and down and smiles, not a soft smile but a hungry smile.

"I thought we were past that Regina" she raises an eyebrow, causing Regina to feel more uneasy. "I am feeling good." Emma answers, she takes a step towards the brunette and for once Regina takes a small step backwards hitting her desk.

"I have missed you Regina" Emma say leaning closer to the uneasy woman, enjoying her reaction slightly.

"Are you ok Regina?" Emma whispers into her ear emphasising the 'you' with a breathy tone sending shivers down Regina's spine. Awakening a flame that had been dormant for a long time. But more noticeably causing Regina to sigh, sinking slightly at the knees, resting on her desk. Emma takes the advantage, planting small kisses on Reinga's neck. A small groan escapes her and Emma grins against her neck. Regina's mind spins, the effect the blonde is having on her is electric. Her body is responding without her mind's permission. Her head is trying to process the change in Emma. Is it evil, because it doesn't feel like the darkness taking over? But this is not what Regina expected.

"It's me Regina" Emma said as if she could read Regina's hesitation, as if she could feel her doubt. She kisses Regina on the mouth to try and cement her point, and as Regina responds she deepens the kiss feeling Regina's body respond against her. Her hips push against her and Emma responds with her hands. She pushes Regina's hips against the desk and runs her hands around to cup Regina's arse cheeks. Pulling them close to grind herself against Regina's sensitive area. The sighs coming from Regina cause Emma to feel it deep in her new black pants. She runs her hand up Regina's body to feel her breast through her blouse. Squeezing and rubbing it forcefully turning Regina on even more. This calm dominance was a new, it was completely different from the rushed passion Emma had used before. She forced Regina further back to be sat in her desk as Emma moved between her legs, running her hand up between her lets. Rubbing up and down Regina's now soaking panties breaking the kiss to look into her eyes. Slipping her hand inside to feel the other woman's hot core, sliding in and out with ease. Regina tips her head back in pleasure pushing her breast towards Emma. Emma bites onto her neck and sucks so hard Regina cries out, writhing beneath Emma strength. Her breathing become ragged as Emma fucks her harder feeling the tension building between Regina's legs. Regina hooks her legs around Emma and her hips begins to meet Emma's hands thrust for thrust. Feeling her partner would soon be coming pulls her head back and looks at Regina's reacting body.

"Look at me" she growls deeply, so forcefully Regina's head whips forward and she locks eyes with the green looking at her. The fire in Emma's eyes shocks her as she cries out. Nearing her climax she desperately wants to tip her head back again but the power in Emma face stops her.

"Come for me" she commands and Regina's body complies immediately. Shuddering and shaking under Emma's digits. Panting as Emma slows, she looks down. "Don't look down, look at me." her eyes return to Emma's face and she sees lust almost radiating from her. "I missed that face" she muses.

"Emma, that was…. What was that?" Regina asks still panting. Confusion is flooding through her mind now as the high wears off. She only wanted to talk to Emma, she hadn't even thought of sex with the blonde. It was so quick but so satisfying. Her whole body felt relaxed. "I wanted to talk to you"

Emma rolls her eyes, "Oh Regina, just got with it. Don't think too much of it. I am fine. Look" she opens her arms to show Regina how ok she is.

"I haven't seen you in days" Regina tries, "I was worried."

"Don't be, I am fine Regina. Really." She tries to reassure Regina. She is sick of these conversations, of trying to think is she ok or not? Sick of worrying about it. She knew who she was. She was Emma, the saviour, product of true love. She hadn't changed and she hoped people would just leave it alone so they all could get on with live. She was going to get on with life and everyone else needed to also. She took a step back from Regina and smiled.

"Do you want to fix me a drink then?"

"Tut Emma." Regina says "What do you want?"