((A/N: I am soooo sorry for such a long wait on this chapter. Life has been hectic and I have been slowly working on it and working on the final chapter. I hope you enjoy it!))
Welcome to Storybrooke
"I will always find you." Memories broke through into her dreams as Emma tossed and turned. It was like a story from a fairy tale playing through her mind all night long. Feeling Regina's warm body against her Emma pulled herself even closer. With this, she woke up to a dream of a wedding between the two of them and the final kiss they shared until they reunited. Shooting up from that moment she looks down at Regina. Her heart raced swiftly against her chest and Emma stroked her fingers through Regina's hair brushing it from her face. A soft loving smile graced her lips and she slipped from the bed putting on her silk robe. Walking over towards her dresser she picked up the rings that strung from the chain necklace Regina normally wore.
Picking them up she slipped one off and placed it on her finger then the other she cupped in her hand carrying it with her to the bed, setting it on her bedside table. Sitting beside Regina she kissed up her arm to her cheek, her hand slipping down Regina's hip. "Good morning," she whispered into her ear.
Regina turned to face her smiling. Brushing Emma's blonde hair behind her ear. "Good morning to you too," she leaned up to kiss her. "Are you alright dear? You look a little– ah." Regina bit down on her lower lip, eyes rolling back at the sensation of Emma's fingers playing with her. The woman was good, but she always had been. Even with Emma's memories being taken from her she surely knew Regina's spots.
"I am," Emma returned to kiss her deeper, their tongues tangling together. "I love you so much, Regina." She moaned between their kiss. Penetrating Regina with another finger while rubbing herself against her. Her hand moved to fondle her breast. This was turning out to be one hell of a honeymoon she thought.
"I love you too," she moaned being caught off guard by Emma's advances. She wanted to talk more but Regina couldn't let sentences escape her. Only noises managed to seep from her lips and she tried to pull away. Her eyes searched Emma's. "Wait a mi—-" she moaned arching her back at the sensation. "Em–mm-aa." Regina's hands clutched into Emma's hair feeling her fingers inside her.
"Hold that thought," she whispered with a coy smile, moving her lips downward. Pushing Regina's clamped tight legs that held her hand prisoner. Clicking her tongue against the roof of her mouth Emma made a sneak attack and slipped her fingers out, just to twist her clit between her index and thumb. Once Regina yelped another moan, her legs moved falling to the bed like jello. Feeling her quiver Emma delved her tongue between her lips and had her long-lived dessert.
Feeling Regina's fingers entangling in her hair. The way she shook. Her hips thrust, begging for more and more. Once she finished Emma smirked licking her lips. "Such a fine taste for a Queen." She leaned over her kissing her deeply. "Hi, honey. Miss me?" She raised a brow.
Catching her breath Regina cupped both her hands on the sides of her cheeks. Eyes shaking as her lips quivered tugging in the corners of her lips. Tears stained her cheeks the moment she pulled Emma closer. "Emma. My Emma. But, how?"
"True love's kiss." Emma giggled. "We found each other. Well, you found me I should say." Taking a breath she laid her head on Regina's shoulders. "You made me fall for you all over again." Her words were soft like air. Looking at her she couldn't take her eyes off her. "How did you escape?"
She couldn't stop smiling and hearing Emma's words. She had hoped she could have them fall in love again and here she did it. Proving that their love was true. Her heart raced and her mind swirled at the notion. How strange it was to have her real happiness with this woman. The daughter of the woman she loathed and wished to ruin for so long. Pulling from her thoughts Regina stood up wrapping the blanket around her. Seeing her necklace with only one ring she smiled and looked to Emma. "How about coffee and breakfast first and then I'll tell you."
Her eyes traced her up and down, "Let me grab you a robe," she got up and went to her closet and pulled one off the hanger. A matching silk robe. Handing it over, she pivoted on her heels in almost a full circle. "Oh, there is the matter of Herny though. How do we get him to remember? I can't just say. 'Oh yeah kid, by the way, this is actually your other mom and we come from a land of fairytales.'" She rested her hands on her hips puffing her cheeks.
Regina dropped the blanket, slipping on the robe. Her jaw clenched up at the thought, "We'll figure that out when we arrive at that bridge. But for now, let's enjoy the time we have before he gets here." She smiles at her taking her hand.
"Hey kid, we're finally here." Emma pointed at the sign reading Welcome to Storybrooke. "This is where Regina is from! Isn't that exciting?" She looked over the seat to see his headphones in and playing his game. Rolling her eyes she looked at Regina taking her hand in hers. Mouthing I love you. Regina mouthing it back at her. "Sorry about him, he's just a—"
"Typical teenager?" Regina laughed seeing Emma's smirk. "Don't worry I'm not offended. I'm taking him from the Big Apple to this tiny little town in the middle of Maine." Pulling into town she headed to the library. "We're meeting some of my friends here. They are excited to meet you both."
Henry glanced up from his game and shook his head as he pulled his headphones off his head. "Ma, I'm hungry." He looks outside the window at the tiny little town, "Can we eat soon?"
"Once we meet up with Regina's friends we'll grab food." Her head leaned against the glass looking out the window. The place looked the same but she could feel just how different it had become. "So who are we meeting?"
"Belle," Regina said pointedly staring down the road as she parked behind the library. "And whoever she could pull away." Turning off the car she slammed the door shut, stuffing her hands into her coat pockets. Straightening up her posture she smiled while she waited. Emma and Henry got out of the car and walked beside her. Regina looked up and headed in through the back door of the library. "Belle?" She called out. "It's Regina, I'm home."
The lights were off and the air felt odd. Emma and Regina looked at each other giving a nod. Then suddenly the lights flickered on. A banner streamed from the ceiling and confetti shot from little toys. "Welcome home!" Belle cheered and others had come out from behind the shelves. "I made sure to gather as many people I could without raising suspicion."
Snow and David moved over towards them. Looking longingly at their daughter they each took one of her hands. Emma quickly pulled away and her eyes shifted looking at Henry. "It's really nice to meet all of you. Henry, say hi to Regina's friends."
"Hi." His stomach growled and he couldn't help but make a face. He leaned in towards his mom whispering. "They're awfully friendly aren't they?" He shook his head.
Emma nodded, "Yes, they seem to be," she whispered back. Standing up tall she looked to them all rubbing her hands together, "So, I would love to get to know you all more but Henry's stomach has been rumbling for about an hour and I fear he's going to start eating his game system soon. So can you recommend somewhere to eat?" She raised a brow.
Regina couldn't hold back her smile and chuckle. "Of course, Ruby can you take them to the diner?" She looked at the long-haired brunette.
Ruby glanced toward Snow, David, and Belle before looking at Regina. "Yeah, sure, of course." A slight hesitance in her tone as it rattled. "I mean, they are just passing through right?" She then looked at Emma pointedly who seemed a little lost at first.
"Uh—" Emma's eyes glanced towards Regina who nodded, "Yeah, yeah. Of course."
"Great, then let's go," Ruby said a bit more cheerfully pivoting on her heels towards the door. "I'll show you where to go." A bright smile hid her fear that Zelena would detect their lying had they come across them. For months now they'd all been keeping up the act like they were still under the curse she had set for them. Keeping away from her arousing suspicions.
"I'll see you at the diner then?" Emma swung her hips back and forth with her hands stuffed into her pockets. Chewing on the inside of her cheek, whereas Henry had already begun following Ruby.
"Yes, of course, I won't take long I swear. I just need to catch up on some things." Regina smiled at her as she walked over, her hands wrapped around Emma's elbows. Leaning in to kiss her cheek. "There's nothing to worry about." She insisted.
"I just feel bad, he doesn't have his memories and I don't know how to get them," Emma whispered.
"We'll figure it out. Just go entertain him for now and keep a low profile. You guys are passing through, got it?" Regina looked into Emma's sad eyes and cupped her cheek. "I just need to figure out how to fully break Zelena's curse."
"Okay," Emma breathed out and pulled away from Regina slowly and dashed to catch up with Henry and Ruby. On towards the diner they went where Ruby then sat them, taking their drink orders before trotting off to get them. Looking over the menu Emma smiled at Henry, "I'm sorry this town is a bit odd."
He shrugged as he looked at the menu, "It's alright. It's definitely something, that's for sure. Very friendly people here so it's small." He laid down his menu, "I'll just have a bacon burger with fries." he looked around, "Ma, I'm going to use the bathroom. I'll be right back. Can you order my food?" Standing up he headed towards the back where the restrooms were.
Nodding, "Yeah of course kid." Her heart sank at his words yet felt conflicted. Taking a deep breath she slowly exhaled only to feel a shiver of panic set in when she noticed the red-head strolling in. Lowering her head and hiding behind the menu Emma tried to act as casual as she could.
Walking by Zelena stopped just past the booth and then slowly walked back after double-taking. A slithering smile painted her lips as she stood in front of Emma's booth. "Excuse me, I'm so sorry to be interrupting you but I know everyone in town are you new?"
Swallowing back Emma glanced up from her menu and smiled, "No, I'm just passing through with my son to go visit some family up in Boston. He was getting hungry and needed to stretch his legs." She lied through her teeth so casually. Not missing a beat.
Clicking her tongue against the roof of her mouth Zelena tapped her fingertip against her lower lip trying not to stretch her smile too far wide. "I see, well my dear, I do hope you and your boy have a good visit while you're in town. There are many sites one would like to see by far, the beach here is my favorite." She cackled a laugh. "Our town square typically has a market going on in the afternoon and is just to die for with their treats." She slipped off her gloves and tucked them into her coat. Extending out her hand, "I'm the mayor here, Zelena. I do hope to see you both again when you pass back through returning home."
Emma held her smile and nodded. Taking her hand she shook it with a friendly grip. "Yes of course, maybe we'll check out the market before we head off. Thank you, for your kindness Mayor." She pulled back her hand tilting her head forward in respect.
Ruby inches away watching the exchange held a nervous smile. Her pen in hand with a pad of paper. "Afternoon madam, Mayor."
"Ruby, please take good care of this woman and her son. We do enjoy having visitors." Zelena's lips tightened in a curl as she waved them farewell pulling out her gloves and slipping them back on as she exited the diner. The bell chimed above the door as it swung open and once more when it hit shut.
Sinking into the booth Emma looked up at Ruby, her eyes wide as a heavy sigh escaped her. "That was nerve-wracking. Do you think she suspected anything?" Her voice was low as she sat back up hunching over the top of the table.
Looking back at the door and back at Emma, "I hope not. It's been hard for all of us to keep our cover from being blown. "Where's Henry?"
Pointing towards the back, "The restroom. Why?" Emma slipped out of her booth hastily moving past Ruby. "Ruby, what am I missing?" Emma glanced over her shoulder, her footing picking up. "Henry?"
Shaking her head, "I don't smell him here Emma… and Zelena came in with someone and they aren't around."
"What?" Emma pounded on the bathroom door, "Henry?" She called out, "HENRY!" Finally, she barged into the bathroom finding it empty. Her body shook and her knees quaked under her. Hands gripped the doorway and breathing became heavy. "Henry…" she breathed falling to her knees from weakness. Ruby rushed to her side helping her up. "She took him, she knows…" Her head cocked over her shoulder, eyes trembling as she looked at Ruby.