My One & Only *Swan Queen Fanfiction*

You've Been On My Mind..

Since I joined this site I have become addicted to the SwanQueen stories on here **blush**.  So, I thought why not have a go.  **Gulp**  

I do not own or have any rights to the characters in this story, nor do I hold rights to the photo on the cover page or any photos within this story.  I found them all on Google.  The lyrics to songs used in this publication are also not mine.  

The story is set after the crowning of the Good Queen in Season 7 of Once Upon a Time and is loosely based on Adele's song, One and Only.  

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REGINA

Enjoying a glass of wine on the sofa, I couldn't believe how amazing my life had evolved over time, leaving behind the life of the Evil Queen and embracing the good and the light to be a hero for my people, for my son Henry, for Emma, and for myself.

After the last curse, so many things have changed, the state of Maine not only consists of Storybrooke, but all of the realms.   Maleficent and Lily flying freely through the skies, castles to the left and right, the Enchanted Forest blossoming around us, and then there stands the town of Storybrooke.  The contrasts of yesterdays world mirrored by the world of today.  

As I listen to the throes of the storm violently thrashing against the exterior of the mansion, I cannot help but think of my family, the family I now call mine. 

My and Emma's son Henry left for college and has grown into a wonderful young man with a bright future as a writer. His grandmother Mary Margaret or rather Snow White, I would have never believed she would become one of my dearest friends. Our relationship has done a complete circle, from friends to family, to enemies, to friends and now once again, family. Then there is her Prince Charming, David. He protects me as if I were his own blood. The thought of having them and their son Neal as family always makes me smile.  My sister Zelena and niece Robin are also a big part of my life, I had always wanted a sister, and although our rocky start, we have become very close. Finally, the Savior Emma Swan. Happily married to that handless wonder of a pirate, yes, I still don't like him but he makes her happy.  Not too long ago, they were blessed with the arrival of their daughter Hope, Emma had finally found her happily ever after.  I cannot help but feel the love in my heart blossom for these people, except for that pirate,  yet, I still feel a hint of sadness within,  I'm unsure why, as I have my happily ever after too.  Maybe it's just the wine! 

The coronation last week was exhilarating. I thought my sister was taking me out for lunch to celebrate my birthday until Zelena used her magic to dress me into a beautiful silver colored ball gown with it high collared, short sleeved jacket and studded jewels throughout the gown.  She wouldn't tell me where we were going, which I found a tad annoying.  However, when the car finally stopped, I noticed we were outside of Snow White's and Prince Charming's castle on the lake, so I naturally assumed that the family was getting together to celebrate.  You can imagine my surprise when we reached the ballroom and I saw nearly every person from every realm standing within the four walls. I'm sure I could have caught some flies when my jaw dropped open, I was utterly amazed.  There was a plethora of people, turning, gazing upon the many smiles, expressing love and happiness towards me, my heart fluttered wildly within my chest. Alas, it was the words of Snow White that woke me out of my trance before bestowing upon my head a stunning crown and crowning me the Good Queen over All Realms. I was flabbergasted, to say the least, that was of course until Emma and her family made their gracious entrance during the ceremony. Just the thought of looking at Emma, all dishevelled and flustered with her diaper bag on her shoulder makes me laugh.

BANG!

Wow, it must be really blowing outside, that was a loud bang I thought as I took another sip of my wine.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

"Is that the damn door?  Who the hell can that be at this time of night? " I said to myself before standing and going to open the door. 

"Emma? What the hell are you doing out in this weather, and with Hope? Come inside!" I started to worry when I saw my best friend standing there.  I took baby Hope and pulled Emma inside before shutting the door behind them.

"Take your jacket and shoes off Emma, let me go and get you a towel." I ordered before hurriedly rushing off, but before I ran up the stairs I quickly looked back at Emma and noticed that she wasn't moving. Hope was asleep, so I took her out of her car seat and placed her into her cot in the guest room. I had bought my own baby things for Hope as Emma was over all the time, or I would babysit and wanted Hope to be comfortable, I know I spoil her as if she were my own, but that is as close as I will get to have my own baby, so why not? 

I then went and got some towels and a pair of socks before quickly returning to Emma. I noticed again that Emma was still standing in the same spot and didn't move an inch.  Something is seriously wrong, I sigh.

"Emma? Emma dear what's wrong? Let me help you take your jacket off." I offered while feeling my forehead crease with more worry lines. Emma still didn't move or flinch, but I knew that I could hear her crying softly. My heart was breaking listening to her cry. After removing Emma's jacket and then socks and shoes, I dried her off and pulled the socks up onto her feet and guided her over to the couch, before going to get Emma a glass of scotch to help warm her up.  

"Emma, talk to me please." I asked as I gave the Savior her drink.

"I left him." Surprised at her statement, I thought I was hearing things.

"You left him? You left Killian?"

"Yes, I left him"

"Aww Emma". I sighed and then pulled my friend in for a hug.

After a while, Emma had stopped crying, sat up, took a swig of her scotch then turned her face to look at me, she held my gaze with those green eyes.

"I'm sorry Regina, you were the only person I wanted to come to. I hope you don't mind."

"Emma, you're always welcome here you know that." My concern for Emma was deepening. "Do you want to talk?" I continued.

"I don't love him, something happened recently that made me... ahh... made me be truthful to myself and I cannot continue to live this lie anymore." Emma took another swig of her drink.

"But is he not your true love? I don't understand dear."

Emma returned her eyes to confront my own chocolate colored globes, staring intently as if she were willing her eyes to speak, minutes passed before Emma verbally spoke again. "No Gina, he is not, and I don't want to fix our marriage, it has been a shamble from the start."

"No, it hasn't Emma, if not for your marriage then you would not have that beautiful baby upstairs sleeping. I always believed he was your true love since that trip to the Underworld where you chose him over your heart."

"Well, that is kind of what I do isn't it? Put others first?" Emma grinned.

"Well, ahh that is true." I smiled slightly, recalling the numerous occasions when Emma sacrificed herself to save my life. "Emma, my home is your home, you and Hope can stay here for as long as you wish." I continued before placing my hands on Emma's arms and pulling her in for a hug. Emma sighed and tightened our embrace.

"Thank you, Gina, thank you for everything."