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inspired on the fanfic Henry’s Gift, written by the amazing @hunnyfresh​

You can read the fic here |x|

Once Upon A Time (Swan Queen)

Rating: T

Genre: Romance/Drama

AO3 | FF

The Swan-Mills family is an average American family living in Storybrooke, Maine until Regina accidentally casts a spell that sends them all to the Enchanted Forest. There, they are not the happy family they once were, and only Henry remembers their life in Storybrooke. He must figure out a way to get his moms to remember once more and to break the curse.

"Snow had snuck into the castle in the middle of the night. I still haven't figured out how," Emma admitted bitterly. "But before she could even consider heading into Regina's chambers, I found her in the grand entrance. We fought. I had her pinned against the wall with my sword at her neck."

"Then what?"

"Regina came looking for me," the blonde continued. "I remember hearing her footsteps coming down the steps. She was even still in her nightgown. Snow took advantage of my distraction. She used my own dagger to whip it at Regina, and I swear it was going to go right through her heart. For a moment, I saw her crumpling to the ground, blood on the concrete, dying."

Emma's voice trailed off as if she could see it all over again, like Regina wasn't alive and well and hadn't just kicked them out of the castle. "She magicked the dagger back to Snow. I knew it was going to make contact, so I pushed her out of the way.

"I've seen Regina order raids through villages and burned down forests in search of Snow, but I have never seen her face so furious." Emma shook her head. "She threw fireball after fireball after us, and I got Snow out of the castle and into the woods. I was going to bring her back, force them to broker another treaty or have Regina imprison her, but she escaped me. Before I knew it, my face was plastered on Wanted signs for treason against the crown."

Henry scrunched up his face. "But what's one more body when you lost Mom in the long run?"

Emma ran a hand through limp blonde locks and frowned. Henry could feel the tension stiffening his blonde mother. Obviously she wondered that too. Finally, she answered. "The right body causes an uproar. Snow has devout followers."

"The ones attacking on the side of the road?" Henry guessed.

She nodded. "I stay at inns like the one you and I slept in because I can hear them plot and plan. If I can interrupt their attack or make the Queen's Guard take a different route then it stems their fire."

"You didn't answer my question."

"If Snow died, then it would cause another war," the blonde said exasperatedly. "More than that, Regina would be targeted and she'd be fighting for her life every day. I could have given Snow's head on a platter, but how long after that until I saw Regina's on a pike? I'm not going to risk her life like that. I—"

Once Upon a Time (Swan Queen)

Genre: Romance/Adventure

Rating: T

The Swan-Mills family is an average American family living in Storybrooke, Maine until Regina accidentally casts a spell that sends them all to the Enchanted Forest. There, they are not the happy family they once were, and only Henry remembers their life in Storybrooke. He must figure out a way to get his moms to remember once more and to break the curse.

With a wave of her hand, purple magic surrounded her. Gone was her blood red dress and beehive up do. Her makeup was even washed free. Emma gawked openly now at the way that Regina's long hair was braided over a shoulder and how she donned a simple white dressing gown. Despite the more innocent look, the Queen crossed her arms over her chest with a raised eyebrow.

"It's late," she said by way of explanation.

Emma nodded mutely. "I know. I just-I miss it."

Regina took her seat once more and sat primly in the chair. She reached for another book. "Miss what?"

"Us."

The word hung heavily in the air. Regina's eyes glanced up from the book and met Emma's sheepish gaze. For such confidence, the blonde was suddenly shy as she moved her eyes from Regina down to the book at hand.

"That was a long time ago." Regina stated pointedly at her book though even she knew her eyes were unseeing.

Once Upon a Time (Swan Queen)

Rating: T

Genre: Romance/Family

AO3 | FF

The Swan-Mills family is an average American family living in Storybrooke, Maine until Regina accidentally casts a spell that sends them all to the Enchanted Forest. There, they are not the happy family they once were, and only Henry remembers their life in Storybrooke. He must figure out a way to get his moms to remember once more and to break the curse.

"Your mother," Regina interrupted with a raised hand, her tone spitting the word like it disgusted her to say, "is in the dungeons."

He sighed exasperated, refraining from jumping up and down in his annoyance. He was half a second away from banging their heads together just to get them to remember. "You're both my moms. I'm Henry. Don't you remember me?"

For a fraction of a second, he thought he saw something in Regina's eyes, like they widened just a little bit in shock. She schooled it quickly and scoffed as she sauntered before him. "Don't be so bold, child."

The queen took a moment to circle around Henry, stalking him like a hawk with its prey. With every turn around him, Henry shifted his head to meet her gaze. Her mask was unreadable until she stopped in front of him and shook her head, muttering so softly he was sure it wasn't meant for his ears. "Where has she been hiding you?"

Boldly, he straightened and demanded. "What happened between you two?"

She visibly darkened, and Henry couldn't tell if she was offended or surprised. Probably both. If he knew anything about his mom, it was to steer clear of her when that vein on her forehead pulsed, and he was pretty sure it was ready to explode.

She took careful and calculated steps toward him, every step echoing in the spacious chambers. "Do not," she threatened, "question your Queen."

His mothers never laid a hand on him, not even to spank him when he threw a tantrum in the grocery store. He had no doubt that this woman wasn't afraid to do that and more if he wasn't careful. Anyone else in the realm would have cowered beneath her glare, whimper under the hold she had on his chin as her eyes promised pain.

Once Upon a Time (Swan Queen)

Rating: T

Genre: Romance/Family

AO3 | FF

The Swan-Mills family is an average American family living in Storybrooke, Maine until Regina accidentally casts a spell that sends them all to the Enchanted Forest. There, they are not the happy family they once were, and only Henry remembers their life in Storybrooke. He must figure out a way to get his moms to remember once more and to break the curse.

Henry looked up to see Emma offering him an animal skin canteen. Her pants were wet to the calf and the canteen was dripping with water. He thought she just wanted to wash off in the river, not guzzle it down. His face wrinkled in disgust as he looked from the canteen to the river, moss and branches floating in its waves. "You got that from there?"

She rolled her eyes. "It's water, Henry. Do you want it or do you want to dehydrate?"

"You shouldn't drink unfiltered water."

"Unfiltered?" She squinted. "I'm sorry, I left my boiling pot in my other pair of trousers."

Henry rolled his eyes this time. In any realm, his Ma would always be a stubborn sarcastic. "Yeah, well the last time you drank lake water, you got really sick."

She made a face and made a point to keep eye contact as she chugged the water. "See? I'm fine. I've been doing this for years, kid. I've never gotten sick."

"You got sick three years ago." She raised a curious eyebrow but Henry continued. "You, me, and Mom went camping out in Augusta for the weekend, and you wanted to look like you were such a wilderness expert. I can't even count how many times Mom had to remind you which berries you couldn't eat and that you almost walked into a bush of poison ivy."

"I know what poison ivy looks like."

"But you found a tiny little clear water stream in a meadow and you were so insistent it was freshwater. You kept saying it ran downhill or something so it must be good, and Mom kept saying 'Don't drink the water, you idiot.'"

Poster Ever after, again. Thanks @hunnyfresh for this beautiful gift! mwah, this is so special to me.

Once Upon a Time (Swan Queen)

Rating: T

Genre: Humor/Family

The Swan-Mills family is an average American family living in Storybrooke, Maine until Regina accidentally casts a spell that sends them all to the Enchanted Forest. There, they are not the happy family they once were, and only Henry remembers their life in Storybrooke. He must figure out a way to get his moms to remember once more and to break the curse.

"Hi, love," Regina whispered, letting her weight fall back in Emma's strong arms.

The blonde removed the book from her hand and hugged her close. "Come to bed."

"I have to work," Regina whined, though with Emma trailing her lips up and down her neck, she was near ready to throw in the towel.

"You've been working so late every night," Emma enticed, lightly tugging on the blouse tucked into her pants. "I can help you relax."

The moan she released couldn't be helped, so she turned swiftly and caught Emma's lips in a deep kiss. It took much force to pull away, but when she did, both their eyes were hooded and the air between them was heated. "Just let me sort one box, and I'll be up."

Emma nodded and gave another chaste kiss. "Do you need help?"

Regina shook her head. "Go upstairs, I won't be long."

With a wink, the blonde departed, and Regina turned back towards the box, desperately trying to get her concentration in check. With Emma in that sort of mood, she would be lucky if she didn't follow her wife out now, but the looming pile of boxes waited to be sorted through was just as effective as a cold shower. If she finished quickly, then she could meet Emma upstairs sooner rather than later.