After Emma had washed up, The Queen's seamstress took some measurements and later returned with a few garments of clothing. There was, however, one particular outfit that The Queen requested Emma wear for this evening. Emma stared down at the rich textured clothing laid out for her on the bed.

"Well," Emma said to herself, "I suppose red and black leather is tonight's theme?"

Emma pulled on the skin tight, black leather pants. Looking in the full length mirror, she really liked how they hugged every curve of her ass and thighs, showing off the muscles in her calves as they tapered off at her ankle.

Next, she slipped on a pitch black corset. Made of silky black satin, it felt so good against Emma's skin. The corset had a herring bone structure that pressed against her rib cage, it was strapless, exposing her bare shoulders and collarbone area. It was very tight yet well fitted, and gave Emma a very well endowed bustier.

Next, Emma slid into the boots that were chosen for her. "Jesus! These could double as pants, they're so tall!" Emma thought out loud.

The boots, which came just under her knee, where just as tight on her calf as the pants! They were also leather and black as night, save for the splash of red under the sole. After Emma put both boots on, she walked around her room to break them in a bit, "They ARE comfortable actually!" She said to herself as she walked to the mirror again to check herself out. "The two inch spiked heel on them was quite sexy too..." she noticed, as she checked out her backside.

Now, the finishing touch; she reached for the candy apple red leather jacket that was also laid out for her and threw it on over the black corset. The red jacket was cut just above her hips, and the color really popped amidst the black she had on.

Emma gave herself one last look in the mirror before there was a knock at the door, "uh, yea come in" she said.

The door opened and in walked Red. "So you DO clean up nicely."

"Uh, thanks I guess."

The girls stood awkwardly for a moment, then Red spoke, "Alright then, let us not waste anymore time!"

Emma and Red were guided by Ping, the armed guard Emma saw earlier with Red. "So, is this your personal body guard?" Emma asked, gesturing towards Ping.

"The Queen has HER favorites, as do I" Red replied.

Suddenly the three of them came to a stop, pausing before two grand double doors, "I will go in first. When our Queen is ready for you, I will come to get you. Until then," Red said sternly, "YOU are to remain right HERE with Ping."

Emma rolled her eyes, "ok whatever. I mean, where else am I going right?" She looked in Ping's direction, Ping only shrugged.

Red knocked on the double French doors, "My Queen!"

After a momentary pause, a sultry voice could be heard from behind the thick wood of the doors, "YOU MAY ENTER"

"My Queen," Red proclaimed as she took a knee upon entering Regina's library.

"You May rise, Red." Regina commanded. "Tell me, how has Ms Swan taken to her new surroundings?"

"She's fine, I suppose." Red explained, "Regina, What pray tell do you see in her? Why all the big deal? She is but a bird!"

"Red.." Regina sighed, "it's starting to sound like some puppy's jealous.."

Red immediately turned and walked toward the bar, "Why yes Red, I will have a drink. On the rocks." The Queen commanded.

Red fixed Regina's drink, but not before taking a shot of her own, trying her best to push her rage down.

Regina smirked, "I'm ready to see Ms Swan now. Bring her in."

Red swallowed her pride, walked to the French doors, opened them and yanked Emma into the room.

"What the fuck, Red!" Emma winced in pain.

They walked to the center of the room.

"Here is your 'Bird'". Red smirked sarcastically Regina.

"Ah, Red...." The Queen said as she approached the two women, "you forget yourself. Allow me to help you remember!" with a flick of Regina's wrist, Red instantly fell down to her knee wincing in pain. It seemed as though she was unable to move.

"Now Red," Regina said, "Please lead by example and show the lovely Swan to properly address your Queen"

Emma looked at the interaction of the two women in horror. What was The Queen trying to prove to her? Sure, Red was kind of a bitch and all, but did she really have to hurt her?!

"My Queen," Red said, "My apologies."

"Mmmm..." was all Regina replied with, peering down at Red.

"Please!" Emma begged, "Please, My Queen, please stop." Emma did not take a knee, but instead placed her hand on Regina's, looking her in the eye.

Regina paused for just a moment, Red still wincing, cowering in pain on the floor next to them.

With a flick of her hand, The Queen released Red from her hold. Emma closes her eyes in relief as Regina looked from Emma to Red.

Red, still on her knees, peered up at the two women.

"Go, Leave us." The Queen commanded of Red.

Red scowled, her eyes glowing yellow gold as she rises to meet Regina eye to eye;

"Remember, My Queen. Though I remain your faithful servant, I am NO puppy." Red proclaimed.

The Queen stepped in closer to Red, her eyes widening, flashing purple as she explained, "Even so, if you are a WISE servant, you will do well to remember who controls your heart."

Red turned and left, closing the doors behind her, leaving Emma and The Queen alone in library.

Once they were finally alone, Regina turned to Emma; taking in her new look. The Queen, now seemingly pleased with Emma's appearance said, "My, my, Ms Swan... You look exceptional this evening. Thank you for meeting with me."

Emma blushed at The Queen's remarks, part of her liked to hear it.

Emma's eyes began to wander around the room, she'd never seen such a vast collection of books and scrolls!

Regina noticed Emma's apparent interest in her surroundings "why don't you take a look around?" She places her finger under Emma's chin, "let me know if you see something you'd like to touch..." This sent sparks through Emma's body! She knew EXACTLY what she'd like to touch.. only she couldn't.. or, could she?

Emma followed Regina's finger with her eyes as it left her chin and dropped down to trace her neck and collarbone, just under the red leather lapel of her jacket.

Emma, who was holding her breath without realizing it, exhaled deeply, slipping away from The Queen's grasp and politely said "Oh um, thank you by the way, very much for the clothes esp the jacket. I really do love them."

The Queen smiled, "But of course," she paused to think a moment then said, "You seem tense Ms Swan. Let's have a drink. I insist."

Regina beckoned Emma to sit in a chair by the fireplace near to where she had been sitting earlier, then made her way to the bar to pour a couple drinks "I hope bourbon is alright for the lady?" She said while she poured two glasses over ice.

"Sounds great." Emma replied, ready to get the edge off anyway.

Regina came back with the drinks and Emma excepted willingly.

"I need to know," Emma begged, "Why am I here?! Why are you keeping me locked up here?"

The Queen sipped her bourbon, raising her brow as she did so. As she drew the glass from her mouth, she licked her lips and asked, "What does it matter, really? Are you not being treated well, Swan?"

"That's besides the point!" Emma, now growing frustrated with Regina's constant side-stepping of her questioning every time she touched on the subject.

"You're growing frustrated with me" Regina said, "I see it in your face. Take it easy, enjoy your drink, and let's talk."

Emma stared into the Queen's eyes and downed the drink in one gulp. She could feel the burn of the bourbon make its way down her throat. When she finished, she stood and threw the glass into the fire place and demanded, "Now, answer my question!"

Emma's sudden flare startled and aroused Regina in such a way that she stood back up, pushing Emma against the wall behind her.

"Better watch yourself, Ms Swan."

"....or what?" Emma asks.

A moment of silence passed between them. Emma could feel the Queen's body pressed up against her, her lips just grazing her neck. Emma whispered "Regina..."

The Queen paused and stepped back away from Emma.

"I think that's enough for one evening." Regina said, "I'll summon Claudius to come and collect you."

Emma stood against the wall, momentarily dazed, still trying to understand what had just happened between her and the Queen.

"Yeah. You're probably right." Emma responded.

A few moments later, Claudius arrived to escort Emma back. Just before they left, Regina stopped them to say "Oh, and Ms Swan. Do try your best not to break anything else in my castle, won't you?"