So these story came to me this morning. And I have been spending a week actually working out the story line with the amazing help of my beta. I was totally rocking out to PARAMORE as I was writing. I listened to every album. It aided in giving me inspiration. I warn you guys that the beginning is kind of heavy. But it is totally SWANQUEEN with a medium slow burn. But it may speed up I don't know yet so… We will all see together. Hope you again! -A

DISCLAIMERS: This is just meant to be a fanfic fun piece. I have no ties to pharmaceuticals, FBI or their procedures, I dont know the first thing about Montana. But if you are from there please fill free to review and comment somethings you enjoy. I don't OWN OUAT nor the names. ONCE AGAIN THIS IS A FOR FUN WRITING PIECE I CLAIM AND KNOW NOTHING.

Chapter 1: You Again

Rain beat down on the pair, covering the tears that ran down Emma's cheeks. "You don't have to leave. I'm not perfect I get that. I can't offer you what you need right now. But give me a chance," Emma begged. Not wanting the love of her life to get into the pristine black limo that awaited her. "Regina don't do this." Preventing the brunette's hand from grabbing the car handle. As she pulled the hand over her heart. "Do you feel that? My heart doesn't beat without you." She bellowed eager to prove her point to the brunette. Hoping her words would be enough.

Regina felt her heart shatter as she hesitantly dragged her hand away from the steady heart beat that was beneath her palm. Listening as she exhaled defeated. They had spent years together building something she hadn't thought possible. For years they had been fostering and creating what she believed to be true love. Now everything that they had built was crashing into a fiery pit thanks to her mother. Taking a risk she looked up staring into lost emerald irises. Eyes that silently begged her to stay.

"Emma I can't my mother is waiting." Turning her face away as she looked reluctantly at the limo her mother had sent to retrieve her. She and Emma had been locked away spending their last moments together. Making love and escaping into a world all their own. She hadn't had the heart to tell Emma she was leaving for good. Not until the blonde had walked out and saw the limo and heard Cora call out to her. Emma had given her an eccentric look inquiring why Cora was outside of her apartment. Leaving Regina to explain the truth she had tried so hard to run from.

The sound of the window rolling down caught both women's attention. "Regina I grow tired of this charade. Get into the car or be assisted. It is your choice."

"Mother please…"

"…Benny. Assistance." The couple regarded the elderly driver as he got out and Emma used her last will of power to persuade Cora. Grabbing onto the window with her fingers as her thumbs braced against the slippery glass. "Mrs. Mills please." Emma's tears plunged to the sidewalk with the heavy drops of rain. "I love your daughter with the bottom of my heart. If you take her away…"

"Oh dear stop being melodramatic. Regina is entering into a political marriage. Per Henry and a business partners request."

Emma's eyes flew up to Regina's. Abhorrence etched into her features. She hadn't wanted to lose Regina, let alone to that. The brunette didn't have the stomach to face the woman inclining into her mother's window. The elderly man rounded the front of the car, latching onto the boss's daughters arm. Tugging her gently along toward the passenger seat as he opened the door with his free hand. "Emma. I'm sorry, I never wanted this."

"No you just wanted to lie and betray me right?" Regina's jaw dropped. The blonde was hurt and Regina observed her hardening her jaw. "Regina… you used me." Her tone barely audible. Shaking her head, as her arm raked up and down her arms. Rain soaking into her sweater and blue jeans. "So… it was all a lie?" Her question spoken from hurt as she stared after the brunette.

"Benny please. Give me a moment." The grey haired man looked to Cora through her window for the okay. "Mother you owe me this!" The brunette hissed. Cora nodded her okay to the driver as he released the younger woman. Regina's boots splashed in the pooling water on the concrete, as she closed the distance to the blonde. Cupping her cheeks, but her heart dropped when the blonde wouldn't look at her. "Emma the time we spent together WAS real. I didn't tell you because… because… I didn't know how."

"So you lied to me instead," Emma asked narrowing her eyes.

"Benny I grow tired of this. Caveman style her over your shoulder if you have to. Get her in this car." Benny obliged picking Regina up and putting her over his shoulder. Giving her the perfect view of Emma over his large shoulder. The brunette watched as the Emma offered her a pained scowl, before turning her back and Regina was placed in the front seat.

"Miss Swan." The red-head shouted. "A word?"

Emma had nothing to say to the woman, but a piece of her was curious to what she had to say. Bringing her walking to a halt as she turned back around. "I am doing this because Regina deserves the best. She comes from a wealthy family. You were nothing more than a play toy but she has moved onto a better toy. One that will keep her entertained for years to come. You are nothing and you will never be anything. A foster child has no business with my daughter. Consider this a favor Miss Swan."

Emma bit her tongue. Cora was right. That was the reason Regina was leaving. The car pulled away, thundering down the blackened street. Leaving Emma with nothing but her soaked clothes and her broken heart.

Present (10 years later)

Regina sat in the small, coffee permeated office waiting on the detective to return. Her mind recalling the most painful event of her life. The night she had been forced to leave Emma Swan. Even though she was yet again in hot water, nothing compared to what had happened 10 years ago. Thinking of that night still brought pain to her soul. A lot had changed in those 10 years. Her parents had died. Leaving her a will that came with more complications than she had ever wanted. She had been married. And in those 10 years her life had turned upside down.

"Mrs. Locksley? Mrs. Locksley?" Detective Jones asked. Tapping on his desk, his fist balled trying to catch the brunette's attention.

"Oh. Um…yes? Sorry." She said sorrowfully.

"Oh it's alright. Just seems you were miles away. Everything alright love?" His eyebrow raising as he looked at the brunette who looked uncomfortable. Shuffling from side to side in the leather seat. "Events like these can be traumatic. Are you sure you okay?"

"Yes. I am okay." She lied. Not because she was traumatized but because she missed Emma. In random moments she would find her mind wandering back to the years she spent with her first love. Or find herself smiling at the most inopportune times. Instead she had spent ten years in a loveless marriage. That had managed to also put her life in jeopardy in the process. "So…" her eyes falling to the papers tucked haphazardly into the manila folder on the detective's desk. Following her gaze his eyes dove onto the folder.

"This is just a case to build against the man looking for you. Don't worry about this. But in the meantime. There is something we need to discuss." He said placing his elbows on the table. Bending his wrist as he intertwined his fingers leaning them against his mouth. His piercing blue irises locking onto Regina's brown. "Since you are vital to the investigation my bosses are going to allow you an option. Based on the fact that you don't have family anymore. Sorry… by the way." Regina nodded accepting the hastened sympathy. Recalling as she watched her father decrease into nothing. While her mother died of causes undetermined.

"If you have anyone you haven't spoken to in years that can't be linked to the case. Then we will allow you to stay with them under constant surveillance. Or we can send you to a remote location safe house. Where you will be taken away from technology, friends, and the outside world for that matter until we can solve the case."

Regina wasn't fond of either option. The only 'friends' she had in her new life were associated with her mother or her husband. Marking them off the list. The only people she knew, she had been forced to forget 10 years ago. "I have one person in mind. But I am not sure where they are. Let alone what they are doing." The brunette admitted.

Killian Jones smiled widely at the brunette opposite from himself. "Not to worry love as long as we can locate. Secure the area. We can force the person to watch after you if you wish. All I need is a name love."

Regina looked sheepishly, gazing down at her feet. Not wanting to voice the only person that came to her mind. It had been ten years since she had seen her. Ten years since she had broken her heart. Ten years since she had, had her own heart ripped out by her mother. "Emma Swan."

Killian looked curiously at the brunette. "You know Swan from our Maine bureau? How?"

"… She was once a friend." The detective didn't push the matter further as he offered a sympathetic smile.

"Long time ago huh? Well by jurisdiction and under oath she is responsible to protect you should you acquire it. It won't be you that forces her but rather law. So hopefully that will make your conscious rest a little." Scooting his chair back as opened a drawer, in search of something. An excited sound erupted from his throat as he pulled a thin pack of papers from the desk. Settling them on the desk, retrieving a pen as he scribbled at the top.

"Alright. As a form of protection we are required to give you an alias. To lessen the probability of the assailant finding you. Is there something you want to be called? We could assign you a name or would you prefer to wait?

"The latter please. I do have a question though." The pen continued to scribble vigorously a moment longer. Before Detective Jones looked up. "I have limited say in what happens? Right or wrong?" The question making the man pause, bringing the pen to his cheek. Tapping lightly, debating the most optimum response. Interested in what the woman was planning.

"In a matter of speaking. You may request. It doesn't mean that it will be followed through but sure. Hypothetically of course." Leaning back in his chair, watching as the woman formulated a plan in her mind.

"Is it possible to hide my identity from Detective Swan? As well as my alias until we reach her home or wherever she is staying?"

"Why?" Genuine inquisitiveness winning over the detective.

"We didn't exactly… leave each other on the best of terms," Regina stated misleadingly. "But if I remember correctly she is one of the most honorable women I knew in my past. So if you somehow get her to agree to protect me. Even when she realizes it's me she will be honor bound and her white knight complex will override any doubt. Or ill begot feelings she may harbor."

"I hate to lie…"

"It wouldn't be lying. I think the term is 'withheld evidence' or something to that extent." Regina said. Recollecting criminology vocabulary she read in the many books she had possessed over the years. "So is it possible or not?"

"I will have to pass it to my bosses. But I am pretty sure I can sweet talk them." He said issuing the brunette a reassuring wink. As he resumed scribbling on the small stack of papers. "Leroy," Killian called out. Shooting Regina an apologetic look as the woman's eyes grew at the change in his voice. A short, burly, angry-looking man dressed in the FBI's signature black suit poked his head around the doorway.

"Yea? What's up Hook?" He mused. Stepping over the threshold as he waddled further into the room.

"Hook. Like Captain Hook? From Peter Pan," Regina asked unable to hide the amusement in her voice. Turning her attention from the short man back to the detective. The brunette shot daggers to the man as he ran his fingers wildly threw his hair. Upon further examination even Regina had to admit it appeared the man wore eyeliner. Giving him a pirate look. Killian confirmed Regina's assumption.

"Yes and no. The name yes, the story no. When I came to the department apparently I had a way of hooking people. Meaning I got them to do whatever I wanted. Gender, age and time in the bureau ignored, they all gave in. Earning me the name Hook." Regina threw her head to one side in a shrug smiling, slightly pleased by the explanation. If anyone could get her closer to Emma it was Killian Jones. Or as she would call him for the rest of their time together, Detective Hook.

"Thank you for sharing my moniker with the world. Now how about doing your job and escorting Mrs. Locksley to the temporary safe house." The pirate bantered, looking displeased at the diminutive sized man.

"As you wish Hook. This way ma'am." He turned to the side hand out toward the door. Allowing Regina to stand and step around the chair and past him. Sticking his tongue at the seated brunette.

"Oh Mrs. Locksley. I will do the paperwork, run the proposition by my bosses and will contact you again once we have contacted the detective. And I am sorry about your husband and parents. Truly I am but I promise you we will catch this guy. Even if it means me giving up my last breath." Flashing a bright white smile toward the woman. Regina finally understood what had drawn people to Detective Jones.

"I trust that you will detective." Her words holding finality as she walked out of the room. Leroy hot on her trail.

(X)

Emma had just sat down to her laptop, when she heard the ding alerting her that she had an email. Already? What do they want it's my day off? She asked herself as she took a sip of her coffee. Unamused at HQ's attempt to reach her. Dragging her mouse to the internet browser she clicked the Chrome icon and began her log in information. Her eyes scanned over the email irritated, feeling her anger boil. She had specifically asked for this weekend off because it was Ana's birthday. Groaning she went back to the email.

(Agent 0906)

In light of recent events. We are requiring you take action in an ongoing investigation. You will be updated when agents 0811 and 0829 arrive. You will be given further information on case 1167 in your morning debriefing. Agents will be transporting key witness in case 1167. Your job in the investigation will be shadowing, protecting and watching over the witness. We will be moving you to a remote location out of state.

Emma wiped a frustrated hand over her face. Her hand tightened around the handle on her coffee cup as she suppressed the urge to chuck it across the room. When she had joined the bureau they warned her of 'Witness Protection' but she never guessed she would be chosen so quickly. Grinding her teeth she went back to reading the email.

We are aware of you request to have time off. However we will have to decline. Though you will be compensated for the inconvenience. This case takes precedence over personal matters. Your bureau's head of command has been contacted. You will report directly to him or agent 0829. The witness should arrive 24:00 but arrive 3 hours earlier as demanded. Keep in mind agent 0906 that your actions reflect accordingly back to the bureau. Be the actions positive or negative, make sure they are positive. Once you have finished reading this email use the USB given via each agent. And destroy this email. Have a fantastic day agent 0906.

Agent 86

"Not likely," Emma muttered under her breath as she drained the rest of her coffee. Inserting the USB into the drive allowing it to wipe the necessary data. "Better call Ana. God she's gonna kill me," Emma shivered knowing the repercussions of her sisters attitude. Pulling her phone from the robe pocket she typed out the number, laying the phone against her ear as she trekked into the kitchen.

"Hey sis, you still coming tomorrow?" Anna asked. Her personality never ceasing to amaze the blonde. Ana was famous for her rambling and bubbly personality but when she was pissed. She had the ability to make the Devil look like a duck flapping happily in water.

Emma rubbed the back of her neck nervously as she picked up the coffee pot. "About that."

"Emma don't you dare." Her sister's tone sobering quickly as disappointment replaced quirky. "You promised. Didn't you request time off, you showed me the email. What happened?" She asked. Emma sighed pouring the coffee into her mug. Then looked in her cabinet for her top-notch scotch. Something she had picked up after several years on the job. Pouring the liquid courage into the coffee as she listened to her sister huff over the phone.

"Anna I promise."

"No I don't want to hear that shit." The red-head hissed. Emma heard Mary-Margaret reprimand her sister and she couldn't help the smile that crossed her lips. Taking a sip of coffee. "Sorry Snow."

The blonde couldn't resist laughing over the phone. "Oh shut up Emma." Ana said joining in in the laughter.

"Listen I'll make a promise. Be patience," she screamed into the phone. Hauling Ana's attention back to the conversation. "And we will make up for my absence once I am done with work ok?"

"Fine. But you owe me big."

"We'll discuss it later. Right now we have to contact my co-worker and discuss work. I love you Anna." The red-head sighed disappointed.

"Fine. Love you to Em." The conversation ended and the blonde drank more coffee. Appreciating its bite as it warmed her insides. Taking the phone away from her ear she texted Killian. They had quickly become friends after a case that involved the Maine and New York departments. They had keep in contact and learned each other's agent numbers.

Killian what the hell is going on? Got an email from HQ. Explain?

-E

Several moments passed as the blonde leaned against her counter. Awaiting the brunette's response.

Aw Swan! So good to hear from you. How are you?

-K

Emma scoffed at the man's pleasantries.

Cut the shit! Explain the case?

-E

I will give you the basics. Okay, then I must get back? We are in a meeting and I am hiding in the bathroom ;p

-K

Emma knew how dreary and long winded the meetings were and she sympathized. But she

needed answers and planned to get them. Considering this operation was making her miss her sister's birthday.

You are being put into the Witness Protection Service. You will be watching a female age 29. Newly widowed. Witnessed a tragedy.

-K

That all I get?

-E

You did good to get that. Go to go Swan they are calling. See you soon.

-K

"Wonderful." Emma drooled sarcastically as she made her way to her room. So she could shower for the day and pack for her unexpected adventure.

(X)

Time passed too quickly for Regina as she stared at the FBI building. She was draped in dark colored clothing as to not draw attention to herself. She did however feel like she stuck out like a sore thumb. Killian tried reassuring her as they trekked toward the building, and she had nodded unconvinced. Her heart pounding as she realized she was about to come face to face with Emma.

Her mind raced with a thousand questions as her feet grew heavier. Does she look the same? Will she hate me? Does she have still have feelings for me?

"You okay?" Killian asked placing a comforting hand to the brunette's shoulder.

"Yes. I apologize," Regina responded. Offering a half smirk. "Shall we?"

The detective threw his arm out and Regina resumed walking. The door scrapped as Hook pulled the door open, permitting the brunette woman to walk ahead of him. "Turn to the left. We are taking the elevator to the 5th floor."

The trio rode the elevator to the 5th floor. Regina felt out of place amongst the sea of black and white suits. That bustled around her quickly, as the trio paced toward an office. "Sit there and I will retrieve Swan. She should just be getting out of her briefing." Hook stated after ushering to an open chair amidst the small office. Leroy took a seat a well.

(X)

Emma adjusted the tie that felt was constricting around her neck. She thought it strange she still hadn't been given a name but was rather filled in on bits and pieces of the case. Once the meeting was finished she was requested to return to her office. "Is that the fairest Swan of them all? Came a voice from behind her that she knew all to well.

"Yes. And is that the one-handed wonder himself?" She asked turning around. Sporting a large grin that he mirrored.

"Aye it is so good to see you Swan." The brunette said grasping Emma's hand in a firm shake as he pulled her into a tight embrace. Emma allowed the embrace to allow a second longer before it grew to tight, forcing the air from her lungs as she stepped back. Sputtering as she tried to regain her normal lung capacity. "You look good love."

"Yea, yea where is my witness." The blonde asked eyeing the man suspiciously. Detective Jones bit his lip as he spoke, "In your office."

"Well come on let's get this over with. The sooner we start the less pain is bound to come with it."

"So you think," Hook muttered under his breath as he followed the woman back to her office. Emma rounded the corner and froze when she saw a hooded figure in her chair. Taking a stilling breath she entered the room. Immediately spotting Grumpy who offered her a smile. And she gladly reciprocated.

"Hello my name is Detective Emma Swan."

(X)

Regina listened to Emma's soft voice as it paraded around her. She hadn't changed after all these years, not her voice at least. The blonde's voice had always been soothing to her. Making her feel safe even when her world had been chaos. Spinning on its kilter making her feel as though she were an anchored ship sinking into a dark ocean.

Sighing the brunette removed her hood and turned to face Emma. "Hello Emma."

(X)

Emma stood patiently waiting for what she deemed to be a woman to stand and face her. In 5 years on the force she had never felt or shown nervousness. Caution possibly, but all she felt in the moment was her gut twist into a knot. She listened as the woman blew out a breath.

Then the woman observed as the stranger removed her hood and turned to her. "Hello Emma."

The blonde felt her heart shatter as her eyes feel on the woman that had broken her heart ten years. Emma couldn't move. The room in the air seemed to freeze along with time itself. "It's you."

I hope that you guys enjoyed the first chapter of Loves Hidden Scars. I have a thing for crime shows and twisted plots if you haven't already guessed. Please let me know what you think and if I should continue. And I can't leave Regina's name Regina. So hopefully you guys will suggest an alias and I will use the best one or I will ask if my beta has one. Reviews are appreciated thanks in advance guys.