A/N: This fanfic was submitted for Swan Queen Week, January 2015, Day 4: Canon Divergence. Robin and Marian had never left Storybrooke. The story starts out with MILD Outlaw Queen but there is NO KISSING and NO SEX, so NO WORRIES! THIS is a Swan Queen story with major Swan Queen feels already in the first chapter!

This was written before Season 4b started.

Chapter One: In the Diner

Henry Mills was on a mission. A few weeks after the Shattered Curse spell had been lifted, things had gone back to normal. Emma had broken up with Hook that first week because she realized that the direness of the curse had passed and that impending doom was not upon them. She had time to reevaluate her feelings and found that she could not see herself having a life with Hook. No one was more relieved than Henry. Oh, he liked the guy, sure. After all, he was a pirate with a hook for a hand. What wasn't fascinating about that? He still remained friends with the guy, even though whenever he saw him, Killian would ask about Emma. Henry was a little tired of that part of it really.

Also later that first week after Emma and Hook had ended things, Robin and Marian had decided that they would separate. Henry didn't have all the details but he knew that the Hoods had supposedly tried but Marian felt badly to be standing in the way of "true love" for her husband and could not deny him being with his soul mate any longer; his soul mate being his other mother, Regina. Only Henry did not really believe that they were a true love match.

And that was why he was trying to plead his case to his grandmother, in her kitchen, while she was heating up a bottle of milk for his baby uncle.

"Grandma, I need your help."

"Henry, I don't think we should be… doing this. What you're thinking about doing is… crazy!" Mary Margaret replied as she tested the temperature of Neal's breakfast.

"But you said you see it too!" Henry threw his hands up in frustration. "And look, Ma has been so weird lately."

Emma had been walking around like an insane person, grunting at people and acting strange. Ever since the Hoods had announced their decision and Robin was spending more time with Regina, Emma was madder than…well Jefferson.

Mary Margaret sighed as she picked up Baby Neal and sat in the rocker. "Henry, you know all this could backfire." She shook her head and placed the nipple of the baby bottle into Neal's mouth.

"Maybe, but we have to try!" Henry walked over and sat in front of his grandmother. "Look me in the eye and tell me you think Robin is my mom's true love and I will give this up."

The short haired grandmother of the 13 year old, who only looked about 30, opened her mouth and then shut it again. "He is her soul mate."

"That's not what I said. Tell me you think my mom belongs with that guy and I'll drop this. Tell me that you think she loves him more than anyone else."

Mary Margaret's shoulders slumped and she rolled her eyes heavenward while shaking her head.

"Something tells me I'm going to regret this." Mary Margaret relented. "Tell me your plan."

[X]

Emma walked into Granny's and headed straight toward the direction of her mom sitting in a booth with Ruby, Belle and a woman that Emma did not quickly recognize until she got closer and then she acknowledged Marian sitting beside her mom. She had to paste a smile on her face then because even though she was fond of the woman, Marian reminded her of her estranged husband, Robin Hood, who Emma did not care for much.

"Well howdy, Sheriff," Ruby feigned flirtation. It had been a thing with them since before the first curse broke. During the first curse, Ruby had no idea that she was Red Riding Hood and acted more provocatively as Ruby Lucas than she did after the curse. She had picked up on Emma being "bi" and they had flirted a little bit but nothing ever happened because Emma was sort of busy at the time trying to be a friend to Henry, being the savior/sheriff, and trying to not get hurt or framed by Regina. What no one else knew was that she was also trying to keep her sexual attraction for Regina at bay too. Of course knowing the woman wanted her dead helped. Back then though, Emma knew that she couldn't be in bed with Ruby when she wanted to be in bed with the mayor… who was trying to kill her. Yeah, she had issues.

That seemed like so long ago. Nowadays, she and the mayor were… friends! Who saw that coming? And her feelings for Regina grew, though she was always trying to hide them or press them down. Regina was the adopted mother of her son, the former Evil Queen that cast the curse of all curses, the hottie in practically everything she wore. The woman just oozed style and sexiness.

Anyway, once Emma had broken that first curse, she and Ruby, mostly Ruby, feigned flirtation but it could never go anywhere. Even with Emma's romantic interest lying elsewhere, Ruby was not keen on pursuing the sheriff in that way, she knew. The major reason being that Emma was also the daughter of Ruby's best friend, Snow White, and that had just made it weird. She had caught Ruby giving the eye to Belle once or twice anyway.

"Ladies… what are you all giggling about over here?"

"We were talking about Christmas decorations," Belle replied with a friendly smile, "Ruby and I are going to stay up and decorate the restaurant tonight."

"Oh really?" Emma threw Ruby a dubious glance to which Ruby had the decency to look a little contrite.

"And I invited Marian over for dinner tonight." Mary Margaret chirped happily.

That caught the blonde sheriff´s attention because Regina and Robin would also be at the same dinner. Emma was already going to be uncomfortable with Robin there, since she had a hard time keeping fantasies of his girlfriend from invading her consciousness. "Mom…" Emma said with a warning tone.

Mary Margaret waved her off, "I already txted Regina. She and Robin are fine with it." Emma looked at Marian in embarrassment.

"No worries," Marian said. "Regina and I had spoken about it and made peace after the curse broke. I still love Robin but I only want to see him happy. And Regina, well… she may have killed me in another life, but she's saved my life twice now. You were all right. She doesn't seem to be that monster anymore."

"She's probably saved the town a handful of times now," Belle praised.

"Like I said, I only want Robin to be happy." Emma felt for the woman. Robin Hood didn't deserve either woman if anyone asked her. The women all started telling stories about the Evil Queen and one particular mention caught her attention.

"Funny though," Ruby wondered with a naughty grin, "I always wondered if she and Maleficent ever hooked up."

"What?" Emma snickered now. "Regina's not into women." Suddenly four pairs of eyes looked astonishingly back at her and then they looked at each other and chortled. "What?" This time Emma felt like the joke was on her somehow.

"Everyone in the Enchanted Forest knew that the Evil Queen," Marian searched for the words, "… enjoyed the company of women." The women nodded. Emma's eyes darted to each woman around the table in shock. She wasn't quite sure what to do with this new bit of information, except ponder her jealousy at the thought of Regina bedding other women and her excitement that she might be able to bed Regina.

Belle chirped in, "Regina certainly did not discriminate."

"Speaking of," Marian pointed, "Regina is crossing the road now with your son."

Mary Margaret jumped up suddenly and said, "Here honey, have a seat…" and the next thing Emma knew, she was being shoved into the booth up against Marian. She had to put her arm around the woman to fit. Then Snow got in beside them. Ruby raised her eyebrows at the act.

Henry walked in with a bright smile on his face and Regina followed him in looking sexy in what was an elegant pin stripe pant suit under her dark winter coat. She and Regina shared a bright smile until Regina caught her arm around Marian and then a fleeting frown across her forehead.

"Hey Henry!" the women chorused from all around the table and then everyone greeted Regina as well.

"Hi! Mom promised me a cup of hot chocolate, if I went grocery shopping with her."

"Would you guys like to join us," Emma asked hopefully directing her question to Regina. Just then Marian shifted and her hand fell to Emma's thigh. Emma thought she saw Regina's eyes change with a flicker.

"No, we don't want to intrude," Henry excused quickly before his other mother could say anything and then much to Regina's surprise as well, he started pushing her back toward the counter. Then he beamed at Emma, "We'll see you later, ma! Have fun!"

Emma watched them take seats at the counter where they were placing their orders with Granny.

Have fun?

[X]

Regina sipped her coffee and watched her son, spy over his shoulder every so often at the table of women. Of course he tried to be stealthy about it, but she's lived with him long enough to know when her son was trying to be sneaky.

"Ok, young man, what are you up to?"

His eyes shot up to hers and smiled with sweet innocence, "Nothing." He then brought the cup of hot chocolate to his lips. She glanced at the table and caught Emma looking at her longingly. No, that couldn't be right. She must have been looking at Henry longingly. No doubt she had wanted to spend time with their son since she had asked him to join them. At that moment, Marian leaned over to say something to Mary Margaret, drawing Emma's attention to the swarthy beauty and their faces came in rather close proximity. Regina's hand shook and she spilled drops of coffee on the counter.

"Oh! Clumsy me." She did notice Henry look over at the table again and turn back around with a sinister grin. "Okay, now YOU spill it. What has got you so fixated at the table over there?"

He took another sip of his cocoa and then said as she brought her mug to her lips. "I think Marian's hot." Regina sputtered her coffee and grabbed her napkin to dab at her lips.

"Excuse me?" She lowered her cup and leaned closer to make sure she heard her son correctly.

"I said Marian's hot."

Regina's mouth was agape and she stared at the table watching the dark haired, dark complexion woman laugh at something Emma said. Regina frowned and bit on the inside of her cheek watching them. Then her expression cleared and she sarcastically quipped, "I think she is too old for you, Henry."

"Yeah, I know." He nodded, which satisfied her. As she brought the coffee to her lips again, he continued, "…but not for me. For ma." And just like that Regina had to grab her napkin after sputtering her coffee again.

Henry eyed his mother strangely. "Mom… maybe you should let your coffee cool down before you drink it if it's too hot."

"Thank you Henry for that astute observation," Regina quipped sarcastically. She looked at the table of women again and watched Emma Swan and Marian talk excitedly with one another.

"They're getting along. That's a good sign. According to some women's magazines I read at the pharmacy, their body language shows good compatibility. That's important for a meaningful, sexual relationship."

"Henry!"

"What, mom. I'm 13. I know what sex is. It's a woman's magazine, not porn." Henry looked back at the table, "And it's not like I am the one having sex, because I know I am way too young, so why are you upset?"

He looked back at her with an innocent frown on his face and she was gob smacked. "I don't think it appropriate for you to be talking about your mother's sex life."

"What sex life…" Henry inquired with an eye roll. "I don't think she's had sex in a while. I know she didn't sleep with Hook. To tell you the truth I don't think she liked him very much." Regina sat stunned not exactly knowing what to do with all this information and surely not knowing what to do with the teen in front of her. "Mom, is it true that women need to have a fulfilling active sex life?"

"Henry, that is enough of that kind of talk."

"I'm sorry, mom. I thought you always wanted us to be honest and open with one another."

"I do…"

"And if something is worrying me, then I should come and talk to you."

"Of course, but…"

"And if I had any questions on anything that you wanted to be open and communicative and not have me keep things from you." He looked at her then with such a confused look on his face she relented slightly and her shoulders slumped in defeat.

"Henry, I think Emma is more than capable of finding herself a…" a what?

"A booty call?"

Regina frowned suddenly and lowered her head to him, "Who are you and what have you done to my sweet little Henry?"

"MOM…" He was exasperated, she knew, but she was disoriented with this whole topic of conversation.

"Emma can find her own…" Booty call? Lover? "…dates. I'm sure she doesn't require the interference of her 13 year old son."

"Says someone listening to a bunch of dust…" she thought she heard him mutter under his breath.

"Excuse me?" She was a bit more firm this time which caused him to jump.

"Er… nothing." He sat up straight and shook his head from side to side quickly. He was so suddenly funny that she had to bite her cheek to keep her laughing.

"Besides, Henry, your mom doesn't like women. I've only ever seen her with men. Graham, Neal, Hook…" Why did she suddenly sound so bitter about it? Regina frowned and shook her head dismissively. "Anyway…"

"Oh, Ma's totally into women." That stopped Regina cold. Henry just looked at her and shrugged his shoulders. "She had girlfriends in Boston before she came here. I heard her talking about it with Grandma and Grandpa on occasion, when no one thought I was around. Why does everybody wait until I leave the room to talk about the good stuff?"

Regina was silent. Her mouth was open she realized so she closed it abruptly.

"Um…Henry…"

"And while we lived in New York, there was this yoga instructor at the gym, who kept looking at Ma's butt a lot. I think Ma liked the attention. They would smile at one another and I could tell that woman was really interested. I think Ma might have been interested too but it seemed like there was something holding her back."

"Well she did have a boyfriend…"

"No, that wasn't it. This was before Walsh." Henry shook his head thoughtfully. "Anyway, I know she likes women. I actually thought she might have been attracted to you a few times; since she would give you that look."

"What look?" Regina couldn't help herself from inquiring, eyes slanted.

"Oh, you know that look," and he tried his best to do the look, head slightly nodding mouth not quite smiling but mildly leering, "…that look that says, 'You got any fries with that shake!'."

Regina frowned and blinked at him as if her son just spawned another head.

"Not that I mind. I mean, you're my moms. It'd be kind of cool and all. But it's not like you're into women or anything."

Regina eyes tipped skyward and she closed her eyes, not believing the conversation she was having with her son.

"Uh… Henry. I think you should finish your hot chocolate. We need to get going."

Henry finished quickly and they gathered their things to go. "See ya later, Ma," he shouted and she waved goodbye and when Regina looked over, Emma was watching her with something that looked like desire in her eyes.

In an instant Regina hoped that it was a trick her eyes were playing on her due to hers and Henry's conversation. She was unsettled by the knowledge that Emma Swan may actually be sexually attracted to her because if that were the case, it would not be a one-sided thing.

"But it's not like you're into women or anything."

If Henry only knew…