The Lost Girl

Chapter Four

*Regina's POV*

Emma fell asleep in my arms and I stayed there holding her, as I did most of the time, because I never sleep. I know, call me crazy. I'm just never tired. Even if I was, I probably wouldn't sleep because I want to protect Emma from as much as I can. I always want her to feel safe. I absentmindedly began playing with her hair when I heard a scream from down the hall. "Emma. Emma! Wake up! One of the kid's is screaming." I said as Emma shot up. She ran out of the rooma and towards Taylor's room, where I thought the scream had come from. I then heard Emma scream "Taylor!" I moved faster and saw Taylor laying in a small puddle of blood, with her arm ripped open again. "Gina! Go cut the car on!" I heard Emma say through tears and she then took her shirt off and wrapped it around our daughter's arm. I ran to the car with Henry close behind me. "Mom, is she going to be okay?" He asked me through sobs. I hugged him close to me and said "I sure as hell hope so kid." He just hugged me back and said "What if I hadn't gone in there to check on her.. She would've died because no one would've found her until later today." "Then I guess you're a savior like your mom." I said to him with a smile. Emma ran to the car with Taylor in her arms and Henry opened the passenger door for them. Emma smiled weakly and said "Thanks kid." Then kissed his cheek. He was still crying in the backseat. I sped to the hospital and parked. Emma jumped out of the car with Taylor and ran inside. A folded note that had 'Moms' written on the front in cursive fell on to the seat as Emma got out of the car. Henry decided he didn't want to go in, so I stayed out here with him for a while and then I decided to read the note, that I assumed was from Taylor. I picked up the note and my hands began to shake as I started to unfold the note. Dear Moms. I'm sorry for all the drama I caused today. I should've just locked the door or o.d'd or something so you wouldn't have had to take me to the hospital. I love you guys and Henry. You're the best family I could ever wish for. I hope you guys don't miss me too much. I want you all to be happy. I hope the wedding is wonderful. I'll be sure to watch from wherever I end up. I hope I go to Heaven, but you never know. Tell Henry to always believe in magic and to never give up on his dreams. I love you guys. -Taylor.My heart shattered as I read the note and the sobs I had been holding in escaped and caused my body to shake. Henry sat beside me and hugged me. We held each other there, crying for about 20 minutes. Then we went inside to find Emma. Henry and I walked in the hospital and Dr.Whale met us at the door. "Emma is with Taylor in room 408." He said before I could ask. I just nodded and Henry and I walked to the elevator as fast as we could. We got to the 4th floor and walked to her door. As Henry reached for the handle, I blocked his hand and said "Now, Henry, I don't know what to tell you to expect in here, but I can tell you, it won't be pretty. Okay?" He just looked at me. "Mom, nothing can be worse than walking in on your sister, laying in the floor in a puddle of blood from trying to kill herself." He said with a dry tone. I just smiled weakly. We walked in and I saw Ruby. With her arms around Emma, laying on the couch together. That was my job. How did Ruby even know what happened? I slowly walked over to the two and put my hand on Emma's shoulder softly. She pulled from the other brunette's embrace and hugged me tightly, then buried her head in the crook of my neck and began crying quietly. I wrapped my arms around her and kissed the top of her head. "Shh, it's okay baby. She'll be okay." I said, forgetting that Henry and Ruby were still there. "Uh, I'm gonna go. Call me if you need anything Emma." Ruby said dryly. "That's my job. Wolf." I growled to her becoming jealous. But, still hugging Emma close to me. I felt Emma smile against my neck. "Maybe Emma should choose." Ruby said with a smirk. "Regina. Always Regina. If you're gonna make me pick, it's her." Emma said against my neck, still not moving. "Fine." Ruby said and left. Henry was standing beside the hospital bed that Taylor was in. I kissed Emma's cheek as she moved towards Henry. She sat down on the couch and I sat beside her. Henry stayed on the opposite side and sat in a chair. "Is she...Okay?" He asked after a long break of silence. "Well, she's in a coma from the amount of blood she lost. They said she should wake up soon. But it could be a few days. Even weeks." Emma said, leaning her head against my chest. I lifted my arm so she could snuggle closer and then layed it down so it was around her shoulders and neck. "But, they think she'll make it through." She says after getting comfortable. I hated seeing Emma in so much pain. But I understood why she was hurting so much. "I want to stay here until Taylor wakes up." Henry said, bringing the two of us out of our trances. "Kid, it could be weeks.." Emma said to him. "I don't care. I'll stay here as long as I have to." He said. This brought a smile to mine and Emma's faces. "Okay.. Well, Ruby's gonna tell everyone. So, I'm sure Snow will let you have a break." Emma said and winked at him. He just smiled. -Time lapse- It's been almost 4 weeks now and Taylor still hasn't even moved. Henry and Emma began to worry more and more. I sent them to get lunch so they could hopefully calm down a bit. We had basically been living here since the day of the 'incident'. Henry and Emma had been gone for no longer than 10 minutes when something happened. Taylor's arm began twitching. Then it stopped. Then, something clicked in my mind. True love's kiss. Taylor had begun to grow quite fond of Felix who used to be a lost boy with Peter Pan. He had grown to like her as well. A lot actually. Before this happened they had gone on several dates. He had come here everyday afterschool to check on Taylor and normally bring her flowers, cards, or something of the sorts. They weren't always from him. Different Storybrooke residents sent them with him, but he always had something to give her as well. He had become depressed since Taylor was in the coma. Emma's depression grew as well. When Felix came today, I decided I would tell him about my theory. Emma and Henry returned and handed me a bag from Granny's and a hot chocolate with whipped cream and cinnamon. A favorite of all of ours. I ate quickly and threw away my trash. I then waited for Felix. I had explained my theory to Emma and Henry as well and they agreed that it was worth a shot. I heard the knock on the door and waited for the blonde boy to enter. He did and I walked over to him and gave him a hug. This had become a normal thing, because he always seemed to calm down when I hugged him. "How are you today?" I asked Felix after we hugged. "I'm okay." He said and smiled a weak smile. I returned it with an equally weak smile. I then explained my 'true love' theory. He seemed excited by me telling him that I thought he was her true love and that I was giving him permission to kiss my daughter. He set the card he brought with him on the pile and slowly walked over to Taylor. He brought his hand up to her cheek and cupped it in his hand. He slowly leaned in and kissed Taylor on the lips. A burst of magic went through the room and then she woke up. Kissing Felix back, she brought her hands up and wrapped them around his neck. Emma and I just smiled at them and then cuddled close together. "Moms, Henry, Felix." Taylor said as she grabbed Felix's hand and held it. We all listened. "I'm so sorry. I'm so glad I woke up. I didn't want to die. But, I wanted an escape. I'm sorry. I love you all so much. I just, I don't know. But, I won't be doing it again." She said. "Good. Never scare us like that again." I said. "Felix..." Taylor said as he sat on the end of her bed, still holding her hand. "Yes?" He said looking worried. "I love you." She said and Emma and I smiled. "I love you too." He said then kissed her again. "I'm glad you're my true love." He said to her and she smiled. Emma looked at me and said "I'm glad you're my true love." Then kissed me. "Me too baby." I said and snuggled close to her. We were all happy that Taylor was happy. Then Henry woke up and said "ew. Why are you guys kissing again?" And the 4 of us laughed, realizing both Emma and I were kissing, as well as Taylor and Felix. We were all happy at this moment.