The Profercy Chapter 1/?
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Chapter 1: Moments of Darkness
A shiver crawled over the woman's body. She shifts under the covers. A woman sitting the corner stared intently as the blonde moved restlessly in her sleep. The raven haired woman moved forward leaning down to gently kiss the woman's hair. Softly kissing her forehead, words tumbled out of the woman's mouth. They were spoken in a strange jumble. The words seemed to be from an unknown language. As soon as the woman finished her words the blonde ceased her unconscious movement. The woman brushed her lips lightly on Emma's for only a moment. Quietly she straightened herself. Turning once more to look at the blonde with a gentle glint in her eye. She turned to the door.
As soon as the woman's hand grasped around the cold doorknob she blinked in shock. As if brought out of a trance. She took in her surroundings. She had no idea where she was. She almost cried out in surprise. It was then her eyes drifted to the other woman. A realisation struck her as she became aware of her surroundings, quickly her shock turned into a frightened panic. How had she gotten here? Regina grasped at her loose jacket, clutching it around her, she turned to the door.
Turning the handle carefully, she opened it slowly. Trying to ignore the creak it made her eyes darted to the sleeping figure. Emma had barely moved. She opened the door further. Holding her breath Regina slipped passed the door, closing it swiftly behind her. She tip-toed down the stairs, passing the hall and left through the front door, closing it a little harder than she should have. It was then she allowed herself to breathe. She combed her fingers through her hair leaning against the railing. She took in a deep breath, before she opened her eyes and left.
Regina took out her keys, fidgeting with the lock, she got the door open. She carefully made her way up the stairs. She didn't want to wake Henry. God knew what he thought she would be up to. After all he did think she was the Evil Queen.
Regina's hands gripped the sink that morning. With a flick of her wrist she turned the tap. The cold water sprayed in her face. Taking in a deep breath she looked at herself in the mirror. There were dark splotches under her eyes. Her hair was a mess. She moved to her draw, pulling it open, she fumbled for the brush. She gently undid the nots in her hair. Again she reached in the draw for her foundation. With practised hands she carefully wiped the brush under her eyes. Applying her lipstick, she moved back to look at herself more clearly. She looked as composed as ever. Almost as if nothing had happened...but she was shaken.
Regina had no idea how she had come to be in that room, with that woman. What was she to make of it? Her hands gripped the sink tighter as she studied her face. Her thoughts whirling in all sorts of directions.
Again she shuddered as a spark of fear that took over her. She forced herself to calm.
A knock at her door.
"Mum", a boy called. "It's time to go."
A shock ran through her. She had jumped at the sudden noise. Again she composed herself. "Alright. I'm coming Henry
In her office Regina just sat there staring at her phone. Her hand ran over the receiver. How brave was she? Apparently, brave enough. She picked up the phone and dialled a number.
It rang. Once. Twice.
"Hello...Hello?"
"Ms Swan. I wanted to discuss something with you. Please come to my office, I'll be expecting you at half-past five. Please don't be late."
She put the phone down before Emma could reply. Getting her papers in order, she focused her thoughts on the conversation she would be having with Miss Emma Swan. Shaking herself from her thoughts she took out a pen, her work came first. Soon she would talk to Miss Emma Swan.
One thing at a time, Regina thought firmly.
Emma opened her car door. She felt a frustration creep into her. Pinching her nose she tried to remain calm. She wasn't going to lose her cool. Emma felt firmly that she was going to resist the temptation to throw furniture at the smug, frustrating woman that was Regina Mills.
Opening the door, Emma walk past the foyer to Regina's office. She thumped on the door twice.
"Come in," Regina called.
Emma opened the door to find Regina was seated at her desk quickly typing at the computer.
Finishing promptly Regina forced a smile. "Please take seat."
Emma took a seat. "May I ask what you wish to discuss, that you couldn't have told me over the phone?"
Regina kept her false smile. "I wanted to talk to you about you being here. I feel as though you could be a bad influence on Henry-"
Emma scowled. "I hope you don't get insulted by this but your lucky I came at all. Ever since I've come to this town you've been nothing but rude to me. Let's get things straight. The only reason I came here was for Henry. I will not be bullied into leaving and do not ever manipulate me again. I refuse to hurt Henry and you-"
Regina took a hard look at her. "Why are you here Ms Swan? My life, my world was fine until you came here. Are you here to take my son away? I know you must hate me but I'm merely doing what I think is best. My son is fragile the way he is, making up a world that doesn't exist. I'm not about to let you into his life and have you harm him by just leaving. He's my son and I will protect him."
"What?" Emma leaned back in disbelief. "I for all the wonder in the world don't hate and I do think you doing what you think is best, but you aren't doing Henry any favours. I'm not about to just get up and never be seen again. I do care for him and I'm not here to take him from you. As sure as I am that your life was fine, his obviously wasn't. He ran away from you to me. If your doing what's so good for him, then why doesn't he have any friends, why would he come to me for help. A woman he doesn't even know. I don't care how fine you are, I'm not here for you. I'm here for him."
Regina faltered. "I...how... I'll have to think about this. I...thank you Miss Swan...You have given me a lot to think about."
It was then Regina felt a head ache and she blacked out, but only for a second.