"Good morning, Regina," you greeted, slipping into the seat across from her at Granny's. "Have a seat," she said sarcastically with a smirk. You grinned back at her. You and Regina often communicated in sarcasm and sass. "And what is my best friend up to today?" you asked her, sipping on your morning coffee. You and Regina had been best friends back in the Enchanted Forest, before she became the Evil Queen. Now that she was trying to be good again, she'd sought you out and apologized for her actions. Of course you'd forgiven her and now, you were thick as thieves again.

"I'm trying to find a way to help the Charmings with Emma while Henry spends time with Captain Guyliner," she answered, making you laugh. You loved her many nicknames for Hook. "You?" she asked when your laughter died down. "I have a meeting with Zelena today." Regina frowned and warned you to be careful. You scoffed a little. "I'm always careful." You grabbed your coffee and walked out the door, promising to meet Regina and Henry for dinner that night. You never showed.

"Mom? Is everything alright? Y/N is never late," Henry asked, coming up behind his mother. Regina sighed as your phone went to voicemail...again. Henry was right. You were never late for your weekly dinners with them. "Something's wrong. Come on. I'm taking you to Snow's. I've got to find Y/N." Regina grabbed her coat and practically ran out of the house, Henry barely managing to keep up. "Mom! It's gonna be okay. Y/N is pretty smart. I'm sure she's okay." Regina gave him a small smile, but he could tell she didn't believe him.

Regina dropped Henry off before speeding off to Zelena's home. "Regina. To what do I owe the pleasure?" Regina's expression didn't change. "I know Y/N came to see you today. Where is she?" Zelena's brows drew together. "And what makes you think I know? She left right after our negotiations were finished. I haven't seen her since. Perhaps you should be looking a little closer to home, dear."

Zelena closed the door to her home, leaving Regina to ponder her meaning. After a moment, it finally hit her. "Emma," she muttered before using her magic to leave reappear just outside Emma's new home. Taking a deep breath, Regina knocked on the door. She knew getting angry wouldn't solve anything. "Hello, Regina," Emma greeted, a smirk on her red lips. "Have you seen Y/N? She never showed up for dinner," Regina asked as she tried to keep her cool.

"You know I have or you wouldn't be here, now would you?" Emma answered, and with a wave of her hand, you appeared on Emma's couch. You were asleep. Regina quickly ran to your side. "Y/N? Y/N, wake up." You didn't stir. Regina turned back to Emma. "What did you do?" Emma chuckled humorlessly. "I think you of all people would know a sleeping curse when you saw one." Regina scowled and looked back at you.

"Why would you do this, Emma? This isn't you. She will be asleep forever! Y/N doesn't have a true love. Or if she does, she doesn't know who it is," Regina said, her voice getting softer as she spoke. "Well then I guess, if you want to see her again, you better get to work. As for why, you should know I'm not going to tell you that." Another wave of Emma's hand sent Regina and your sleeping form back to Regina's home. "Don't worry, Y/N. I will do everything in my power to help you. I promise."

After securing the house, Regina headed to her vault to try and find a way to locate your true love. The only thing that could break the curse Emma put on you. She searched every tome and every magical item she possessed and kept coming up empty. After hours and hours of looking, Regina broke down and sobbed. What kind of friend was she if she couldn't find a way to save you?

"Mom?" Regina jerked her head up. She wiped away her tears and looked at her son. "What is it, Henry?" He came and sat down next to her. "I heard what happened. She's gonna be okay. I know you'll find a way to save her." Regina smiled at him. "He's right, you know," Snow's voice came from the doorway. "Our family? We always find a way. But you aren't going to by keeping yourself locked in here. Now, let's get you home to check on Y/N and get you a change of clothes. You've been down here for days." Regina blinked in surprise. She hadn't even noticed. Reluctantly, she nodded and let Snow and Henry lead her from the vault.

Back inside the house, Regina entered the guest room where you were laying, your eyes still closed and your expression peaceful. Henry and Snow watched from the door as Regina leaned in a whispered, "I'm so sorry, Y/N." She leaned in and pressed a kiss to your forehead. Regina gasped when she felt the magic spread throughout the room. You inhaled deeply as your eyes finally opened."I knew you would save me," you whispered. You sat up and hugged Regina close to you. "M-Me? I'm your true love?" You chuckled. "It seems so." You pressed a chaste kiss to her lips and she smiled.