Hiding In The Dark
A/N: Hey ya'll! So I really like a good vampire story, and I mean like proper vampires, not shitty Twilight or anything like that (No offence to anyone who likes that stuff, It's just not my thing.) And I especially like vampire Regina, because why not? And so we have this little thing, enjoy!
Chapter 1- Dancing In The Dark
Nobody wants to die. Death is a black hole; you don't know what's on the other side. Whether death is kind or punishing, no one wants to truly know. But yet however hard you fight against nature, it eventually takes you, it welcomes you to the unknown bringing you peace from the horrors of the living.
Emma wanted death, she wished to greet it with open arms, and accept the fate is bestowed upon her. But yet despite her deepest desire to find peace, she was bound to this world, unable to escape what she was and what she had to do to survive.
Darkness was not Emma's friend, it was merely the gate way to what she must do, her day always started with the dark. She couldn't remember what sunlight felt like, nor the warmth it created. Pale skin was cursed to feel only cold, never able to feel what once was.
This was her life, it was unescapable.
But yet after all these years, Emma had found the silence she craved, the chance to feel human once more.
In a valley sat a sweet town, full of life and energy and so much light. Emma loved to see the little houses glow, illuminating the dark. She would watch as the sun slowly sunk beneath the mountains, and step out into the crisp air of the night, hoping one day to get close enough to the life below her.
Friends and families would join together in the evenings, singing and dancing, enjoying one another company. At the end of the night, when the moon had reached the top of the sky, they would release balloons of fire into the air. The balloons would light the sky, banishing the darkness and for a moment or two, Emma truly believed the sun had returned and she was living once more.
Tonight a great celebration was thundering through valley, the sounds easily reaching Emma's powerful ears. She watched with longing from the cliffs edge, her un-beating heart straining in her chest as she smiled sadly at the scene before her. A family lurked at the edge of town, laughing and joking together. A mother held a small child lovingly in her arms, holding it close.
Emma wondered what it was like to be a child, her own memories of youth long since faded away. She wished to feel the weightlessness of being lifted into the air to reach the stars, or the power of being so tall when sat upon a father's shoulders.
Emma had had parents… Once. What had happened to them she did not know. She hoped they lived out their life to the end of their days, leaving this world for the next, not fearing what was to come but with their hearts filled with accomplishment and love.
Bright emerald eyes lay fixed upon a small platform, where music was emanating. There was a time Emma had indulged in music frequently, it had made her feel free. She swayed back and forth vaguely, her foot taping against the rock, matching the beat of the music. It was relaxing to listen to as she waited patiently.
And there finally she saw him, a small boy who remained the only reason to remain within the cruel world. Tufts of brown hair sat untamed upon his head, matching his constant scruffy appearance. He was small for his age, something Emma no longer understood. Watching him grow had been fascinating to her, after so much time of her own body being trapped , seeing him grow had been completely new. His dimpled grin matched her own, and his eyes bright with mischief. It hurt how much he resembled his other parent and not her. Emma had prayed he would inherit her golden hair and not the chocolate brown that now flapped in the wind.
Her attention was forced away from the child as she tilted her head towards the trees behind her, listening intently. The sounds of muffled footfalls reached her easily and Emma waited patiently to recognise the new comer. A sharp intake through the nose confirmed her suspicions and the blonde turned away, the need to see the new comer unnecessary. Moments passed before a presence behind appeared, their swift movement normal to her. With a low grunt they lowered themselves next to her, looking upon the valley before them intently.
"Clear night, they must be happy." They said quietly beside her and Emma nodded slowly.
"You don't have to keep checking on me Neal." Emma muttered though there was no bite to her tone.
"You must have said that a hundred times to me by now." Neal grunted, turning slightly to see her face which twisted into a pained smiled.
"One for every year I have lived then." Though her tone was playful, the pain in her eyes did not soften.
"How's he doing?" He asked, brown eyes watching the same boy as Emma had.
"Growing every day." She said softly.
"He's bigger since the last time we were here." Neal said thoughtfully and Emma nodded in agreement.
"It's easy to forget how quickly they grow, time slips so easily past us, but for them every second counts." Emma turned to look at Neal, studying his face. His hair was short and slightly curly, dark over all but with a dusting of grey here and there, matching his stubble. His face was lined, but his eyes stilled held mischief in them, matching his smile.
"I'm sorry we couldn't come back sooner." He said earnestly.
"It isn't safe to be here, even being this close jeopardises his safety and everything I have worked for, if she even got close to-"
"She won't." Neal said firmly, cutting across Emma. "You and Henry got clear of her long before any of this crap went down."
"I didn't even give her the chance to see him, something I know she won't get over." Emma whispered fearfully.
"That was nine years ago and we haven't seen or heard anything from her regarding you." Neal said positively, but Emma shook her head.
"She caught up with me once before Neal, she can do it again."
"Yeah but last time it took her over fifty years to do so."
"And now she is even stronger and far darker than before." Neal sighed heavily. "When I looked at her she was unrecognisable."
"Power does that, it gets to you head."
"It was always more than just power; she enjoyed the pain she caused, all the death and destruction." Emma said darkly, casting her mind back to the after math of her turning and slow the decent into darkness.
"That's what it means to be a vampire isn't it?" Neal said bitterly, making Emma snarl.
"No." He looked at her threatening posture unfazed. "We aren't murderer! We are still people."
"We might be, but the few of us who still cling to humanity pale in comparison to those who embrace our true nature."
"That life style is a choice Neal, everything is a choice."
"Is it?" Emma opened her mouth to respond by no words came out, her argument dying as Neal clambered to his feet. "We should go its best we return to the others."
"We can fix this Bae, I know we can." Emma said hopefully but Neal did not turn back, his shoulders hunched together at the use of the name.
"It's too late Emma, Regina has won and soon… The humans will pay the price for our mistakes." She watched him disappear into the trees, the speed of his movement whipping at her hair. Emma cast a glance back at the town, her eyes seeking out one last glance at her son.
"Goodbye Henry." She muttered before letting her feet carry her off into the woods after Neal.
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Emma basked in the sun, soaking in the warmth as she floated in the fresh water, her eyes shut shielding her from the glare of the sun. It was summer and the heat had driven everyone outside in seek of shade and coolness. She was lucky to know of this small patch of water, hidden deep in the forest not far from her village. It was quite and peaceful away from the bustle of the market which had come through as it usually did. Her parents had gone off into the village, complaining of the heat as they went to buy supplies. Emma had easily slipped away from them, mindful not to be caught and swept along with them. True, she was always eager to take part in the community and help out her parents, but on a day like this nothing sounded worse.
The peace was suddenly shattered when Emma was saturated by water splashing all over her, the loud crash of something heavy hitting the still surface filling her ears. Emma gasp loudly, wiping the water from her face, her eyes tightly shut to avoid anything getting in. Before she could look to see what has caused the splash, plump lips covered her own in a passionate kiss. Emma grinned into the kiss and wrapped her arms tightly around the body now pressed against hers, relishing in the feel of soft skin. Hands tangled in sodden blonde hair, tugging slightly to break the kiss and emerald eyes blinked open to meet deep chocolate staring down at her.
"You could have warned me you know." Emma husked, leaning forward to kiss the tantalizing lips once more. She frowned when she met nothing but air and opened her eyes once more to glare at the person in her arms. "Regina." She whined childishly.
Regina grinned at her, smoothing back brunette hair which stuck to her face. She waggled her eyebrows at Emma playfully.
"Where's the fun in warning you darling?" She asked innocently, leaning forward to kiss Emma who instantly returned it. They kissed for a while longer before Regina broke away once more, lightly tugging Emma forward into the water. Emma easily slipped into the pool after the brunette, still holding her close as they floated in the centre. Regina wrapped her arms around Emma's neck, gently caressing her face as she did.
"I love you." Emma muttered, nuzzling into the crook of Regina's neck, planting a sweet kiss upon the olive skin.
"I love you too darling." Regina sighed, letting her head fall to the side to allow Emma better accesses. Emma wasted no time and quickly began placing open mouthed kisses upon the slender neck. Regina let out whispered moans, her hold on Emma tightening as pale hands glided up and down the brunette's sides beneath the water.
Emma brought her lips back up to meet Regina's, who quickly took command and pushed her tongue past pink lips, seeking out Emma's tongue to act out a fierce dance for power. The blonde moaned deep in her throat as Regina claimed dominance over her, easily taking command of her.
Delicate hands skimmed the underside of the brunette's breasts, lightly cupping them. Emma was thankful to Regina for her decision to swim bare, making the process of feeling her fully much easier. Skilled fingers fiddled with a pebbled nipple, rolling it between her fingers making Regina moan louder than before. The water made it easy to support the brunette and to create the pleasure she craved from Emma. The blonde let herself sink slightly to touch the bottom of the pool, leaving only their heads and shoulders visible above the water.
Regina wrapped her legs around Emma's waist more tightly as the blonde dipped her head beneath the water to take a straining nipple in her mouth. She ran her tongue of the sensitive nub, swirling around it before sucking sharply making Regina gasp in pleasure. The brunette groaned and thrust forward, grinding against Emma in attempts to relieve the ever growing pressure between her thighs.
Emma sensed her need and let her hands travel towards Regina's rear, cupping it firmly for support before she manoeuvred a skilled hand between heated thighs. The blonde claimed plump lips once more as she cupped Regina's sex, swallowing her moans as if they were her life source. The brunette bucked forward eagerly, desperate for teasing fingers to enter her.
Emma smirked against Regina's lips as she circled her clit, her movements painfully slow making Regina growl impatiently.
"Emma." She gasped, a slight warning in her voice. Without warning, Emma plunged her finger within Regina, ceasing all teasing. Regina threw her head back, a strangled moaning screaming from her lips as her nails raked down Emma's back.
Fingers pumped hard and fast bringing Regina to her climax easily, her hold on Emma becoming tighter than ever as wave after wave of pleasure washed of the brunette like a tidal wave. Her senses went into overload as a second orgasm washed over her. Emma never stopped curling her fingers within the brunette, relishing in watching her climax.
Eventually Regina collapsed against Emma, causing her to pull out of the brunette to support her. Regina moved her arms back up to wrap around Emma's neck, lovingly embracing her. The blonde hugged her back, falling in love all over again.
"I love you so much." Regina said quietly.
"And I you."
"It's you and me, together." Emma nodded against the brunette.
"Always."
"Promise me." Regina pulled back to stare into emerald eyes; bringing a hand back to cup a pale cheek. "It's you and me forever, nothing will ever separate us… Not even ourselves."
"I promise you Regina." Emma leaned forward to gently kiss her again, pouring every ounce of emotion she felt into the kiss. "Here take this." Emma mumbled against the brunette's lips, pulling back and dropping Regina down to float. She brought her hands up to unclasp the necklace from around her neck, a simple swan hung on the end.
"Really?"
"So you'll have your swan wherever you are."
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Regina loved the dark; everything about it spoke out to her. Her decent into darkness had been an easy transition, opening up a world she had never known she needed. Here she was powerful and free, no one controlled her, no one decided her fate other than her.
But yet she wasn't happy, her life was incomplete. Her turning has released her from the pain of a human life, given her the strength to reach out and seek whatever she wanted. However no matter what she did, what she wanted still avoided her.
A delicate hand came up to slowly trace the intricate swan that hung around her neck. She yearned to have Emma returned to her, to feel her touch and to own her heart.
Everything had been fine, but then Emma had snapped, so much anger was directed at Regina and before she could even speak the blonde was gone, fleeing her life. At first, Regina had given her space, knowing she needed to cool off. Emma had always been hot headed and irrational, this Regina knew all too well.
But she never came back. Magic had always been a friend to Regina, granting her every need and desire, but then it was her enemy. Light magic shielded Emma from her eyes, protected her from her call.
Regina had made Emma, created the person she was, fed the fire within her. Emma belonged to her. She would not rest until they were together again.
The brunette sighed, her eyes raking over the large room. She had disliked how the world had evolved, preferring the simpler life than all the new modern technology, but yet the luxuries the twenty first century had to offer easily made up for the loss of class and elegance.
She stretched out upon the long lounger, the velvet beneath comforting to touch. The moon shone brightly into the room, illuminating the regal form of the brunette. Her rise to power hadn't been hard, magic aiding her greatly. The vampires followed her now, looked to her for direction. She relished in the power she held over them, and the lives she so easily controlled, so easily crushed.
The humans had been cruel to her when she was weak, but now she stood proud and strong, ready to smite anyone who stood in the way of her happiness, uncaring of who got hurt. She would have everything.
A soft knock at the door shattered the relaxing atmosphere of the room, returning the Queen to the world she ruled.
"Enter." She said sharply. Regina grimaced at the sight of the pitiful man, Sidney. He strolled into the room, trying to appear impressive but cowered under the glare of the Queen.
"My Queen." He gave a polite bow, and Regina raised an eyebrow, silently telling him to get on with whatever he came for. "Word has returned from the spies you placed in Maine."
"Oh?"
"She's there your majesty." Regina's head snapped to look at him, her eyes narrowing.
"You best not be wrong Sidney." She warned, excitement overtaking her.
"It's her, there's no mistake." Regina sprung from her seat, an evil smile on her face.
"Looks like we're taking a trip to Maine."
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Emma glared at the cup in front of her, the red liquid within only fuelling the anger at the monster within. She should have lived out her life, had kids and died peacefully. It's what should have happened. But yet instead here she sat, brooding over the life she lived, one she could never let herself accept.
She couldn't touch her son, couldn't be close to him like other parents are with their children. He barely knows she exists. She visited maybe once a year at best, a few minutes to see him close, to feel his ever growing body in her arms. He was so small and always so desperate for her to stay. The heartbreak in his eyes was always too much to bear for the blonde when she left. He would ask every time if she would stay, for them to be a family, and every time she would painfully tell him no and disappear into the night.
Regina did this. She took away Emma's humanity, stole her right to live and die. She had tried look past it, to see the woman she loved and not the soulless murderer. But the darkness took her and she succumbed to the monster. Emma felt her presence in the back of her mind, searching and calling for her.
It had taken all the magical skill she possessed to shield herself from Regina, to cut off the bond between her and her maker. It had almost killed her to create the shield, but it worked. Over fifty years went by before Regina caught up with her again, and it had taken everything she had to escape once more.
She was never truly free, not until she was released and after all this time, Emma truly believed that would never happen. It was more likely Regina would kill her than release her at this rate.
"You need to drink." Said a caring voice, cutting across her thoughts. "And you need to stop thinking about Regina."
"I'm not." Emma defended.
"Lier." Neal muttered, sitting down next to her. "You'll get weaker and weaker if you don't."
"I'd rather be weak than drink that." Emma spat.
"Tell you what, drink that and we'll go see Henry tomorrow." Neal compromised.
"It's not safe, Reg-"
"There has been no sighting of her people in a week, its safe." He assured gently.
"How long can I have?"
"We can bring the human's defence down for an hour tops."
"And hour?! That's longer than I've ever had before!" She said excitedly making Neal smile.
"Only if you drink." Emma nodded and began to reach for the cup only to violently pull back. "Emma?"
She stood suddenly, her body tingling all over she listened carefully. Dark magic, she could feel it seeping over the land like fog, coming straight into the safe house. Her eyes shifted between the various other people in the room, all vampires with similar beliefs as Neal and herself.
The colour slowly drained from her face as a tightening feeling formed in her stomach, like someone was pulling on an imaginary rope.
"Emma what's going on?" Neal asked worriedly.
"She's here." Was all Emma could manage as a voice invaded her mind and she lost control of my body.
"Hello darling." Said the same silky voice that plagued Emma's dreams and nightmares. Suddenly the front wall of the house exploded, revealing a group of people silhouetted in the moonlight. A tall woman floated in front of them, her feet slowly dropping to the ground. Intense chocolate orbs connected with frightened emerald ones.
"Regina." Emma whispered, anger flooding her voice as she tried to move her body, but failed.
"Miss me?"
A/N: Hey guys hoped you liked this! Like I said before, I really like vampire Regina and her evil side so this was fun to write. Not entirely sure where it's going, but it does have a loose plot so it's up to you all if I should continue or not. Should I? Please review and tell me what you think and follow for more! Till next time Kids.