A/N: To the latest Guest Reviewer who commented on me being careful not to make it too much about Emma's powers. I will try my best to avoid that. The coming chapters should focus more on Emma and Regina, because that plays a MAJOR part in how I want to end this story. I'm sorry if a power each chapter seems unbelievable, but there is a reason behind my doing it that way. Starting with this chapter we will be moving away from what you typically think of as powers and onto other things that while still keeping with my naming each chapter after a power it will also help this story progress. Think of the earlier chapters as the first XMen - It was a truly, TRULY horrible movie, but was needed to get you to the action packed sequels. Hopefully the beginning of this story isn't as bad as Storm's sucky one liners. ;-)
A/N 2: I of course want to take the time to thank everyone who reviewed and followed and alerted cuz you guyz just rock! Please keep them coming, especially my Guest reviewers who always try to keep me in check ;-). It's good to know if something I wrote is actually good, or just seemed to be a really good idea to me thanks to one too many glasses of wine or hanging out with Mary Jane too much. Also I am trying to get as much out by midnight, because V-Day and the two days after make up the three days of my anniversary! Soooooo Happy VDay to all, and with that said I do believe there has been enough rambling from me. Enjoy dearies!
Disclaimer: Sadly the same as usual...I own nothing...blah blah blah BLAH!
Chapter 6: Emotional Interference, Part 1
"Regina, I know that this is not your concern and really more of a family thing, but I was wondering if you had seen…Emma?" Snow trailed off briefly with a frown at the sight of Emma in Regina's home. "Emma, what are you doing here? You didn't go to work today, which means you lied to us and now after I've searched this entire town I find you…here." Snow gestured at the mayoral mansion as if she had found Emma in the seediest part of town. "What are you doing here Emma?"
For her part, Emma was trying as hard as possible to look casual as she used her taller frame to block the entrance. She fought back annoyance at Snow's inquisition, and tried to show appreciation at the concern that Snow was showing – even if it did have a tendency to make her feel slightly claustrophobic. "I had something to discuss with Regina."
"Something like what? Why couldn't you talk to us? It's a good thing I found you! Now we can go home and I make us hot cocoa and we can talk about what's bothering you as a family and…Emma? What are you doing?"
Emma's hands had been raising almost on their own as a sudden urge to strangle Snow rose within her. The concern that edged Snow's curious tone stopped Emma in her tracks. She quickly held her arms outstretched in hopes of hiding the fact that she was about to strangle her long lost mother. Echoes of dark laughter in her head confirmed her suspicion that Regina played a part in her case of Idle Hands. "Giving you a hug because you were so worried and you took the time to look for me, and I really appreciate it." Emma wrapped her arms around Snow as she contemplated her conflicted emotions. There was truth in her words, but there was still the part of her that couldn't and wouldn't accept Snow's motherly concern and affection. She just wasn't ready to fully accept the ready made dysfunctional family presented to her on a platter. As she embraced the smaller woman, she couldn't help feeling surprised that it didn't feel at all awkward. Emma pulled back from the hug first and held Snow at arm's length as she tried to word her thoughts in a way that would invite the least amount of argument. "However, Regina and I still have a lot to discuss. I wasn't lying earlier, I am working. Regina and I are working together, and no I am not at liberty to share anything with you. So I'm just going to stay here since this could probably take a while."
Oh the debauchery that can occur between an Evil Queen and Snow's long lost princess when left all alone in this grand house.
Emma fought the urge to squirm at Regina's voice in her head. She just knew the older woman was making her thoughts known to Emma on purpose. Snow's eyes narrowed, and suspicion was now evident in dark green eyes. "How long is a while exactly. And since when are you and Regina so close?"
Since I've developed this sudden, and I must say not entirely unwelcome, desire to have my wicked way with your daughter's willing and delectable body the moment that door shuts in your pretty little face.
Emma was embarrassed to find herself almost painfully aroused at the visuals that accompanied Regina's thoughts. Emma felt her control over her powers slip as dark fantasies ran like movie clips throughout her head.
"Emma!"
Lights flickered in the foyer and a few bulbs sparked and exploded as Emma was startled from her shared sexy reverie with Regina. She frowned and blinked as she realized that Snow was still there and they were still supposed to be talking.
"What?"
Did her eyes just glow? What is going on with her? Snow craned her neck and tried with varying degrees of failure to see beyond Emma's taller body. "What's going on in there? Is Regina doing magic?"
Emma ignored the echoes of Regina's low, dark chuckle and focused solely on Snow. "I truly appreciate your concern, but there's really no need. I'm an adult, and one of this world.." Emma felt Snow tense, readying herself to argue. "Mom."
She couldn't help feeling slightly guilty when she saw just how happy that one word made her. Snow looked like she might tear up at any moment. "You called me Mom."
Emma smiled despite herself. "I had to try it out sometime. Don't go looking to hear it all the time because it still feels weird. Anyway, I need you guys to trust me when I say that I trust Regina."
Snow noted how quickly Emma got serious when bringing up the subject of Regina again. Seeing that there was no arguing with her when it came to her former stepmother, so she tried a different tactic. "What about Henry?"
"He can always come here since she is kinda still his mother. Besides, I'm not moving out. I'm just working on…stuff. With Regina."
"Top secret stuff?"
"Well it just sounds silly when you say it."
"Yes, that's what makes it sound silly."
"Just trust me?"
Snow wanted to argue. Emma could see how badly her mother wanted to debate and fight with her on this, but she also saw the moment Snow realized it would be a losing battle. "Be careful?"
"I'm with Regina. What's the worse that can happen?" Regina's burst of laughter in her head combined with the disbelieving look on Snow's face made her smile. "I'll be home before you now it Mother."
She willingly accepted Snow's hug before shutting the door with a promise to call. She dramatically fell back onto the now closed front door, only to jump at the appearance of Regina who, as the dissipating purple tinted fog revealed, was wearing nothing but a black lace bra, matching panties and an impossibly high pair of stilettos that made her legs look miles long.
"I'm impressed Ms. Swan. You displayed fairly decent control over your magic in front of Snow. I do believe you deserve a reward for good behavior, or at the very least not being a completely hopeless cause." Regina's eyes held an uncharacteristic sparkle of playful humor and mischief. Emma was forced to look away from hypnotic dark eyes when she felt Regina's hand take hers. From that simple touch Emma could feel their combined magic inside of her and inside of Regina and surrounding them both all at once. She stared in awe at their now glowing joined hands, and only looked up again When Regina squeezed and started speaking again. So…"
Suddenly they were both encompassed in another deep purple cloud. When it cleared they were no longer in the foyer, but in what Emma could only assume was Regina's room. She took in the tastefully expensive décor, and the impressive bed before looking back at Regina, whose smile was pure evil and whose eyes promised sinful pleasures and delights.
"I was thinking that we could perhaps work on a different type of magic?"
A/N: And I know I suck for leaving it there, but I promise that I won't leave you hanging for long! Thanks for reading.