A/N: Hey another Regina, Emma, Henry fic. quick message before reading.

1. OUaT does NOT belong to me, I am only borrowing its characters. I am not getting paid for this. :(

2. The songs that I am using are not mine. Each song title and artist will be at the beginning of the chapters.

3. I don't know anything about the foster care system, using google and my imagination.

4. There might be Trigger Warnings and Sexual content throughout the story but I will put a TW at the beginning of the chapter just incase. I am willing to change the rating at any point if someone thinks it needs to be changed.

5. This fic isn't going to be updated on a regular basis, just whenever an idea strikes and I have time to write something. I will consider all prompts if anyone has any.

6. The cover image is a collection from google images, and the blonde in the image isn't Jennifer Morrison it is Taylor Momsen (from The Pretty Reckless).

This ends my rant, please please R&R, it means a lot and I try and incorporate everyones feedback. Thanks!

-Luveverythingtv.

Songs: The Gun Show & Big Bad Wolf by In This Moment, Bring Me to Life by Evanescence

Regina and Kathryn pull up to Regina's driveway laughing, holding their stomachs, trying to get their breathing under control.

They had just returned from a lovely breakfast and shopping trip. Kathryn and Regina are planning on redecorating Regina's basement into a functioning bedroom. The renovation was complete two months ago, now all that it needed was to be furnished and decorated.

Regina decided that she wanted to look back into being a foster parent now that Henry is in his teens.

When Regina and Kathryn got out of Regina's Mercedes GLK and headed to the front door they could hear and feel the vibrations coming from inside.

Kathryn looked at Regina and asked, "Is Henry throwing a concert?"

Regina rolled her eyes and said, "He is on some kind of teenage angst kick. All he seems to be listening to is this rock, metal, alternative crap. I don't even know what they are talking about. He says it's art."

Regina opened the door and heard the words, 'Welcome to the gun show' , screamed. As she walked up the stairs she could hear Henry 'singing' along to the lyrics,

"Hey cowboy how's it going tonight?

Come on in and you can buy me a drink

Hey cowboy I see your pistol is cocked

And you got a look on your face like you want to rock

Welcome to the gun show"

Regina burst through the door and unplugged Henry's iPod from his speakers.

Henry was jumping on his bed pretending to play the guitar when Regina entered.

Henry jumped off his bed and said, "hey, what was that for?"

Regina sighed, "Hello to you too. It was too loud, Kathryn and I could hear it from outside. If you are going to listen to that racket at least keep it at a reasonable volume. Now come help Kathryn and I set up the basement."

Henry rolled his eyes and whined, "Do I have to? Can't you guys do it? It's not like I really know what to do. Design is your thing."

Regina sighed and walked towards the door, "Yes, I would really appreciate your help. I just need you to help Kathryn put the book self together. After that you can go." Regina left Henry's room and started making her way down the stairs. When she reached the bottom she yelled, "Now Henry!"

Henry grunted, grabbed a pair of headphones from his desk and his iPod before going downstairs to help his mom and Aunt Kat.

When Henry got downstairs Kat smiled and said, "Well look who decided to grace us with his presence."

Henry smiled a little and gave her a quick hug, "Hey Aunt Kat."

Regina handed Henry the box that had the small wooden book shelf. Henry looked at the box and groaned, 'Assembly required'.

Regina rolled her eyes and said, "It's not that bad, there are instructions and Kat is here to help you."

Henry looked at Kat asking really, and Kat just smiled and nodded.

Henry and Kathryn sat on the floor and started working on the book self while Regina worked on hanging the curtains and picture frames, and changing the light fixtures.

Henry was listening to this new band that he found online, the Grey Swans. Their lead singer is amazing, she is constantly changing their sound.

Henry was bopping his head up and down while mumbling the lyrics to the song he was listening to,

"She's got a hold on me

Maybe she is just what they want me to be

Even in these chains, you can't stop me.

Even in these chains, you can't stop me!"

Kathryn was wondering what he was listening to so she scooted closer and pulled a headphone out of Henry's ear only to put it into hers.

Kathryn was listening to the song and realized that she couldn't completely understand all of the words but she liked the beat and singers voice"

Kathryn started bopping a little to the song also. Henry looked at her and smiled.

"Oh man, all these voices

I just can't get the fuck out of my head!

I can't, I can't, I can't

Even with these chains, you can't stop me.

Even with these chains, you can't stop me

Even with these chains, you can't stop me

Even in these chains, you won't break me

Even in these chains, you won't stop me

Even in these chains, you won't break me

Even in these chains, you won't take me

Even in these chains, you won't haunt me

Pig! Pig!

Pig, pig!

Stay the fuck, stay the fuck, stay the fuck out of my head!

She's got a hold on me,

Maybe she is just what they want me to be

Even in these chains, you can't stop me.

Even in these chains, you can't stop me!"

Kathryn listened until the end of the song and turned to Henry nodding her head a little, "No terrible. Not exactly my taste, but you know, to each their own."

Henry smiled and said, "I like it. I love their lead singer, she is awesome!"

Kathryn looked at Henry knowing he wanted to tell her more, so she decided that they were due for a break and grabbed her computer from her bag.

Kathryn plopped back down next to Henry and said, "Alright show me this awesome singer. What makes her so awesome anyway?"

Henry smirked and said, "Well for one she's hot.." Kathryn gave him a look and lightly smacked him on the head, "ouch.. well its true. But two she can change her entire sound. It's almost like she changes into different people."

Henry typed in The Grey Swans in the search bar and a facebook page, a youtube page, and a twitter page appeared.

Henry clicked on the facebook page and it showed a group of three.

Front and center was a tall, athletic , blonde, with bright green eyes, outlined in thick black eyeliner. She wore ripped black skinny jeans, a white tank, a black leather vest that had pins on it, and a old beat up pair of black studded combat boots. The girl had tattoos on the inside of her forearm and at least seven piercings from what Kathryn could tell.

The two boys behind her looked almost the same, except they both had brown hair. They had more tattoos, a lot more. One was well built, tall, and muscular, while the other was skinny but seemed to have well defined muscles.

Kat looked over the pictures and came to the conclusion that they weren't bad looking. If they took off the makeup and the ratty clothes then they might look pretty decent.

Henry was nudged Kat and asked, "What do you think? Not bad right?"

Kat rolled her eyes and said, "No Henry not bad."

Kat looked closer at another picture of the lead singer. She had less make up on and was wearing shorts and a tank top, showing off her well toned muscles. But Kat looked more closely at the picture and realized that the girl looked only 15, maybe; and that picture had been taken over a year ago. These weren't adults these were kids, only a few years older than Henry.

Kathryn looked at Henry and asked, "How old is she?"

Henry shrugged, "I dunno, I don't even know her name. The drummer Killian is 19 and David the bassist is 20. The lead only goes by the name Swan, she never mentions her age or anything. Did you want to hear one of their other songs?"

Kat took in that information and nodded, "Yeah. Lets hear. Then we need to get back to work."

Henry smiled and nodded, "ok. I'll play a song so you can hear why she is amazing. So you remember the song we were listening to before, well this is the same person. Listen."

Henry went to the bands YouTube channel and clicked on a song. There was a piano intro before a voice started singing. Kathryn expected it to be similar to the previous song but boy was she wrong.

This voice was smooth, soft, different.

"How can you see into my eyes like open doors?

Leading you down into my core where I've become so numb

Without a soul my spirt's sleeping

somewhere cold

Until you find it there and lead it back home.

Wake me up inside

(I can't wake up)

Wake me up inside

(Save me)

Cal my name and save me from the dark

(Wake me up)

Bid my blood to run

(I can't wake up)

Before I come undone

(Save me)

save me from the nothing I've become.

Now that I know what I'm without

You can't just leave me

Breath into me and make me real

Bring me to life"

Kathryn's mouth dropped and Henry just smirked. Henry paused the song and said, "See told ya."

Kat looked back at the image of the blonde and said, "Wow. I'm surprised they aren't famous yet, with a lead singer like that."

Henry shrugged and said, "I know. But their venues are always moving. I think the longest time they stayed in one place was like 3 months. Then they disappear and then pop up again. But I only found out about them a few days ago. I think they were in Boston for a few weeks."

Kathryn nodded and said, "Well thank you for this Henry, it has been very informational and interesting but I think we should finish that book shelf, before your mom notices our break."

Henry smiled and grabbed the instructions before going back to work.

Kathryn looked one last time at the face of The Grey Swans lead singer before closing her computer, thinking 'That face, so young. What could have happened in her young life that made her sing songs that deep?'

When Henry and Kathryn were done, Regina had them move it next to the desk. Regina had convinced the furniture delivery men to drop off her furniture first, meaning the 'basement bedroom' was now complete. The bedroom was nice it had a full sized bed, a desk, a book self, two night tables and two lamps. There was a newly renovated bathroom with a spa like shower and a extended counter top. The walls were painted charcoal grey and white, making the room gender neutral. It was the perfect area for a teenager. It allows Regina to keep an eye on them while giving them their space.

Henry and Kat convinced Regina to order pizza dinner. Kat, Regina, and Henry all sat around the kitchen table laughing and talking, when the phone rang.

Regina was laughing at something Henry did when she answered the phone, "Hello Regina Mills speaking."

A man cleared his throat and said, "Ms. Mills, this is Walter Zythe, the social worker from Boston. We spoke earlier this week."

Regina nodded and recollection, "Of course, how are you?"

Walter sighed and said, "I'm alight thank you for asking. Ms. Mills I am calling because I have a possible foster child for you. I was wondering if you were still interesting in fostering?". Regina was silent for a moment. "Ms. Mills?"

Regina blinked and said, "Yes, I'm still here. Umm.. I thought you said it could be weeks before I was approved and matched with a child."

Walter nodded and explained, "That is correct, but it seems that you were already a registered foster parent. There was no need to start from scratch which expedited the process. You were officially approved three days ago and the girl only left her previous foster home about 13 hours ago."

Regina nodded and said, "I see. What is her name and how old is she? I have a 13 year old son."

Regina could hear Walter flipping through papers, "She is... 16. Her name is Emma Swan. She has had a tough go but seems to be an alright kid. Although her appearance is a little different."

Regina looked at Henry and waved him over, "One moment please Mr. Zythe."

Walter said, "Of course"

Regina waited for Henry to reach her. She put her hand over the mouth piece and said, "Henry this is Walter the social worker I talked to before, remember?" Henry nodded, "Well he has a foster child he would like for me to take in. She is 16 and her name is Emma. If you feel uncomfortable or not ready I will tell Mr. Zythe no. The decision is yours."

Henry looked at Regina and saw that she was nervous about his answer. Henry smiled and said, "What the heck, sure. We finished the basement for a reason, might as well use it."

Regina smiled and removed her hand from the mouth piece, "Mr. Zythe, I'll take her."

Walter smiled and said, "Good good, Excellent! I can have her to you by late tomorrow afternoon, if that works for you?"

Regina nodded and said, "That is fine. I will be home."

Walter said he would call her with more details tomorrow before he hung up.

Regina was smiling when she went to sit back down with Henry and Kat. They finished dinner and watched the movieTransformers. By the end of the movie everyone was ready for bed.

Regina and Henry said good night to Kat and locked the door.

Henry gave Regina a hug and went upstairs to his room.

Regina got into bed and laid down. Her mind was racing with questions, Can I do this? Can I parent a 16 year old? Will Henry take to her? What if she doesn't like me? What if she doesn't like Storybrooke? I wonder what she looks like for Mr. Zythe to comment about her appearance. What's her story? Who is Emma Swan?

That was the last question Regina remembers before falling asleep, "Who is Emma Swan?"

A/N: here is the first chapter, please let me know what you think. Thanks for reading please follow and favorite! :D