A/U similar to when Regina enacted the curse. When she creates the spell it was when she was after Henry season 2 during her redemption (make it harder when spell breaks)
Chapter 1
Rolling over onto her side, Regina sits up quick in her bed noticing the empty space next to her. Sighing, she scans the room to see if anything had changed. Great it didn't work. Standing up off the bed, Regina grabs her robe wrapping it round her and heads to the next room. Looking through the door left ajar, Regina slowly smiles to herself seeing Henry fast asleep in his bed. Where he belonged. Hearing movement downstairs, Regina looks towards the stairs trying not to let herself feel hopeful. Following the noise, Regina walks downstairs to the kitchen. Standing in the doorway she crosses her arms raising an eyebrow. There she was. Emma, standing at the sink absently looking out the window. Regina watches a moment before entering the kitchen and clearing her throat.
Emma snaps out of her thoughts and looks over shifty." ...morning"
Regina sits herself at the island and continues to watch the blonde. " good morning Emma"
Emma attempts a smile and turns quickly passing a plate of breakfast over. Regina smiles taking it then looks down noticing a bump on the blonde. Trying to think a moment, the memory kicks in. "Your showing..."
Emma nods setting Henry's lunchbox on the side. " it's what generally happens when you have a baby.." Attempting a joke, Emma bites her lip seeing Regina give her a scolding look. Rubbing her bump nervously, Emma sits down opposite the mayor. " I was thinking..it's a nice day maybe..if I meet Henry from school..."
"Emma what have I told you...Henry is old enough he knows his way home..you need to be careful dear"
Sighing, Emma looks to the bump and mutters quietly." Regina..I'm pregnant not ill.."
Regina looks at her hearing the comment and chooses to ignore it. Getting up and placing her plate in the sink, Regina gives Emma a kiss on the head, walking back to the door. " I'm going to get changed I'll see you at 5..don't go outside"
Nodding Emma gives her a small wave sighing looking around the kitchen thinking of what to do with herself.
Entering granny's diner, Regina sees her blonde friend waving her over to the booth she is sat at. Sitting opposite, Regina smiles. " Kathryn...I feel like I haven't seen you in a while"
" I've been busy with work you know how it is madam mayor" smiling at her friend she watches as Regina gets her phone sending a message.
"checking on Emma?"
"Yes..you know just in case something is wrong"
Biting her lip, Kathryn sat back observing her actions." How are you guys now anyway?"
Regina looks up confused at the question." We are fine..why you say that?"
Kathryn shrugs not wanting to get into it with Regina knowing how she can be. Regina crosses her arms leaning forward." Kathryn..you know we've been happily married for 6 years"
Kathryn looks at Regina like she's deluded." Happily?! Oh come on Regina..yes you been married 6 years but it's not all been happy"
"What is that suppose to mean?!"
"The arguments...you know you have trust issues and now she's pregnant? A baby doesn't always fix things you know I ..no not just me I think everyone can't remember the last time we see you out together"
Standing up annoyed, Regina glares at her." A little tip why not try sorting out your own love life before critiquing mine..oh that's right the guy you thought you was married to is actually married to someone else! And one question...where is Frederick?" Taking a deep breath, Regina walks out the diner and down the street." This is not what I planned!"
Letting her mom inside, Emma checks the porch before shutting the door. Following Mary Margaret into the living room they both sit on the couch. Mary Margaret watches her daughter intently clearly worried. " Emma...is something wrong? We haven't seen you for a couple of days"
Emma looks over at her." I've just been tired with the whole pregnancy and Regina's worried ill push it that's all" smiling at her, Emma stands." Did you want a drink or something?"
Mary Margaret stands herself taking Emma's hands." How about you sit back down and I make us a late lunch? And a snack for Henry for when he gets in"
"Okay but can I at least sit in the kitchen instead of staring at four walls?" Emma grins seeing her mom smile and follows her to the kitchen.
After finding where everything is kept, Mary Margaret joined Emma with their lunch. Hearing the front door swing open both women look towards a grinning Henry running in. " hi grandma! Ma!" Giving both a hug Henry takes his snack and sits with them explaining his day.
"Miss Blanchard..."
Both women turn to see Regina standing slightly glaring at the former teacher. " Emma what's going on here?"
Emma looks at her and smiles a bit." Erm...mom just stopped by and made some late lunch...I told her that I wasn't feeling myself"
Nodding, Regina walks over keeping her cool over what Mary Margaret has done to her kitchen and takes their plates to the sink." That's right so if you don't mind Emma needs to rest"
Mary Margaret looks between the pair with Emma giving a slight nod. Standing the short haired woman leaves them to it. Henry looks kind of sad as he only just saw his grandma and decides to leave them to it. Regina walks over and gives Emma a kiss on the cheek and smiles. " I'm going to take a shower won't be long"
"Okay.." Watching Regina head back to the door, Emma takes a breath. " Regina?...are you happy?"
Regina stops and looks over." Of course dear why wouldn't I be? I've got my family..it's all I need" smiling, Regina leaves a not so certain Emma.
" I'm telling you David something is not right!"
David looked as his wife paced the floor back and forth. On a few attempts he tried stopping her but with no success." Well when you're not well you don't act yourself I remember how moody you could be when you were pregnant with Emma"
Finally stopping Mary Margaret looks over at her husband." Yes I know that but it's not..a mood...she's quiet when is Emma quiet..I don't think she's happy"
"Okay but until she says all you can do is be there which is what you are doing..yes your being a concerned parent but she's married with a family now she has Regina"
Sighing Mary Margaret sits at the table." I still don't see what Emma sees in her..after everything"
" clearly something we don't but they have Henry and now this new baby we need to let them decide" rubbing her shoulder in comfort, David sighs himself.
Coming downstairs changed from her shower, Regina frowns hearing silence. " Emma?.." Seeing a note on the side, Regina runs upstairs to Henry to tell him to stay put before grabbing her coat and heading outside into her small town.
Standing in a queue in the shop, Emma glances over at the window seeing an unimpressed Regina looking up and down the street with her hands in her pocket. After being served, Emma heads outside." Regina..what are you.."
Regina looks over moving some hair back and smiles." I wondered where you went...I got your note thought you could use the company walking back.."
Smiling a little, Emma holds up the bag feeling the need to give an explanation." You said about your lasagne and..you didn't have all the stuff.."
" thank you" Regina takes her arm and walks with her. Emma looks over wondering if she will push it resting her head on Regina's shoulder only to have the brunette kiss her on the head when she does. Heading down the street both women remain silent until Regina speaks up." Emma..what you asked earlier...are you happy?"
"Most of the time..you know I love you but..you do have a temper when things don't go to plan..I'm not saying you need to change I just wish..you were happy more"
Looking over at the blonde, Regina can't help but feel slightly guilty." I'm sorry Emma I don't mean to snap or make you sad"
" it's okay..I married you didn't I..besides like I said I love you"
" me too"
"Ah..if it isn't the evil queen and her saviour..how is 'married' life?"
Looking towards the voice Regina glares at Mr. gold for his snide comment. Emma frowns." What's that suppose to mean?"
Regina tugs Emma's arm to walk." Leave it dear..he's not worth our time.."
"Of course madam mayor your clearly busy..maybe another time..just needed help with a certain 'spell'" smiling at the pair gold walks on.
"What's his problem?" Emma looks over her shoulder. Regina takes a breath.
"Emma leave it!"
Emma looks at her shocked for snapping so easy and tugs her arm away walking ahead. Sighing, Regina charges after her and into their house. " Emma wait..I.."
"Stop"
"Excuse me?" Regina looks at her frowning. Emma looks over slightly teary.
" I said stop!..what is going on with you?..you say you're sorry but you're not..unless you're in control no one can be happy.."
"Emma.."
"Not finished! ..do you have any idea how you make me feel..I'm trapped..you don't want me to see my mom..or go outside..I feel like if I even breath I'm doing that wrong!"
Regina takes a step back realising."..this...is..thus is not what I wanted..." Looking back at Emma who now has tears falling, Regina approaches her and holds her face holding back her own tears. "Emma...I'm so sorry please..I just wanted us to be a family..I need you and Henry!..I...I love you"
Emma wipes a tear away looking at her. " that...is the first time you have said that to me..normally it's me too or I feel the same"
Regina looks down giving a sniffle herself." I'm sorry I'm not good at letting people in.."
"I'm your wife please let me in"
Regina looks back at Emma receiving pleading eyes. Moving forward, Regina strokes her face and kisses her. Kissing back, Emma holds onto Regina clinging slightly as it gets a bit heated. Still kissing and praying Henry has his earphones in, Regina leads Emma upstairs to their room. Kicking the door behind them, Emma starts unbuttoning Regina's shirt. Regina smiles into the kiss and moves them back onto the bed.
Snapping her eyes open, Regina finds the sun beaming in through the curtain. Rubbing her head, she looks over to the space next to her seeing it yet again empty. In a panic, Regina runs to Henry's room seeing the bed empty and the room tidy. Dust collecting as if no one had stayed there for a long time. Eyes widening, Regina steps back.
"No..."
Sliding down the wall, Regina holds her head starting to sob.
She had lost a family.
Her family.
Author's note: I know Regina came across harsh but for the right intentions of she wanted Emma to stay in so she wouldn't lose her or have her mother fill her head with evil queen thoughts. Now the spell has broken. What next for the swan queen family?
Let me know if you want me to continue! :)