Regina – Desired by them all but loved by only one

A/N: Hey guys! This is my new story, I hope you like it. It is based on Helen of Troy myth. In fact it is more of a reinvention of this myth with our dear Regina as Helena. Probably will have 4 or more chapters. Comment and criticism are always welcome so do not be afraid to let your. Sorry for any misspelling. Kisses and until the next chapter.

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Sparta

The sun was barely born in the clear sky of Sparta, and suitors to King Henry's daughter hand were already gathered in the throne room.

Regina was regarded as the most beautiful woman in all realms.

With only twenty-one years, Regina had the most beautiful brown eyes that any man ever seen, her hair was long and black as the sky at dusk, her smile could light up even the darkest of nights.

The Sparta Princess was sweet, gentle, and polite and when she spoke even the loudest of the crowds stopped to listen to her. Despite being, known for its delicacy and beauty Regina knew how to handle a sword and shield as any Spartan warrior. She had been trained in the art of combat since her fifth birthday.

King Henry walked slowly to his throne and sat down. He took a deep breath and watched the suitors. Twenty in total. Among them were Daniel - son of Arlindo former commander of the Spartan army, James - twin brother of David sub-lieutenant of the Spartan army, Killian Jones captain of the naval fleet of Sparta, Emma Swan - Commander of the Spartan army and only woman to survive the Sparta traing, Mulan - daughter of Senator Amidala and the most influential woman in the senate, Red - trader of gold, silver and precious stones, and Graham - right arm of Emma in the Spartan army and great hunter.

"Gentlemen, Ladies!" - Said the king and all present fell silent to hear him - "I understand why this agitation. I know it's time to offer the hand of my daughter in marriage. I also know that present here are the best suitors throughout Sparta. " - Henry sighed -. "But behold, I don't know what to do. I would not know which of you gentlemen or ladies to choose, so my friends ask you guys to help me solve this riddle hanging over my head. ''

"Leave us to fight for the hand of the princess." - Shouted one of the men

"A competition should be made between us. Whoever wins gets the princess." - Said another

"My king. If I can make a suggestion." - Emma said in a firm voice causing others to shut up

"What is your suggestion Commander Swan?" - The king asked

"Let the princess choose whom she will marry. After all she's the one who will spend the rest of her life with one of us. ''

"Your suggestion pleases me Commander." - Henry said smiling - "Cora!" - The king shouted and a maid of fifty-somethings ran into the throne room

"Yes, my lord." - Said Cora

"My daughter. Bring her here." - Ordered Henry

"Yes my king." - Cora curtsied and went for the princess

No one said a word. Everyone waited for the arrival of the princess.

When she finally entered the throne room all gaped. She was dressed in a red dress that brought in it's front a neckline that went down to her abdomen. Around her neck was a white gold necklace with diamonds. Her lips were painted in a blood red highlighting the small scar in the upper lip. Her hair falls seductively over her shoulders.

Regina walked over to her father took his hand and kissed it her before smiling for him and the present in the throne room.

"Father. Lords and Ladies." - She said softly - ". You asked me to come father. May I know why?"

"Yes, my dear. As you already know is time for you be betrothed. The gentlemen and ladies, here presents, want the honor to have you as a wife." - Henry said and Regina nodded -... "Behold, I cannot come to a conclusion as to who to choose. It was then suggested that the choice was made by you my dear. So make a choice. To whom do you want to join in holy matrimony?"

Regina nodded and sighed. She looked intently at each face in the throne room, some as Daniel and Emma she knew, some she had never seen before, so she decided to choose between the two she knew.

Daniel was tall with brown hair and blue eyes. He had a charming smile and always he saw was smiling at her and spoke the most beautiful things. Once he even gave her flowers.

Emma was a little smaller than Daniel, for just a few centimeters. She had long blond hair and bright green eyes. Her smile was also charming. Her body was toned because of the arduous training, Regina only know these details of the body of the blonde-haired woman because once she accidentally saw her naked in the bath salons. Emma is always polite and kind when in contact with the princess. Once she strangled a traveler who dared touch the princess. Yes, it was a little wild.

Who to choose? A sweet boy or a ferocious feline green eyes?

"Dad. I already know who to choose." - Said Regina firmly

"Are you sure my daughter? Do you not want more time to think?" - Asked Henry getting up from his throne

"I'm sure my father. I know that I will marry." - Regina said with finality in her voice

"Very well. Who's the one?" - He asked the king and everyone in the room held their breath in anticipation to the Princess response

"I will marry Commander Emma Swan." – she said

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Preparations for the wedding were made within one week.

An alliance between the suitors was formed after the princess announcement. The deal was that if ever something happens and the suitor chosen by the princess asked for help to others, these would help him without question.

The ceremony was held on a full moon night. Votes were made. Promises exchanged. The guests ate and drank as the new couple received good wishes.

When the moon was already high in the sky Emma got up from the table and reached out to Regina

"It's time for us to go"- She said softly.

Reina nodded her head and took Emma's hand.

"Lead the way, my wife."

Emma smiled and guided Regina to the room that after that night would be theirs.

TBC…