The sun beat down its golden rays of light through Maleficent's stained glass window turning the room around her into one of multicolored dancing beams. The tiny blue and green spectrums bounced off the walls illuminating Maleficent's magnificent hall, as the light waltzed across her floor she was reminded of times when music and people had once filled these halls where she now stood. But that was all in the past as her castle was now empty and hallow with only several furniture pieces scattered around the hall to try and fill the massive space.

This loneliness the enchantress felt was something Mal had become accustomed to accepting the fact she was unwanted by others for her past grievances against the wretched King Stefan and his dreadful daughter Aurora. But it was no matter Maleficent liked the isolation, or so she had tried to convince herself, telling herself that being alone made things simpler and she liked that, simple meant no more heartbreak.

A sigh escape Mal's lips as she accepted the now reality of not being completely alone anymore, glancing to the velvet couch she took in the sight of the beautiful creature draped over her red furniture. The dragon's simple life had been disrupted when a certain queen forced her way into her quit and remote life. Mal glided across the floor stepping behind the couch as she placed both hands on the wooden exterior as she watched her friend sleep.

A strand of raven hair feel across Regina's face and Mal reached down gently tucking it behind her ear careful not to disrupt The Queen's sleep. Looking up Mal recalled the first time the pair met and a slight grimace crossed her face as she remembered how pathetic she had once been. At the time Mal had hated the world including herself; that was until this creature walked through her doors wanting Mal to teach her the craft of magic.

In the end though it wasn't Regina who learned something from Mal, it was Mal who learned from her. Regina had helped her find the inner dragon hidden within herself, forcing her to release the beast that had been chained for so long.

Regina shifted slightly moving to a new position; Mal thought about waking her but changed her mind.

When The Queen had first started making regular appearances at her palace it had been unwelcome by Mal, who at the time was so used to her isolation that company was a completely foreign thought. But over time the loneliness Mal felt was dulled upon seeing her friend and with each visit to her palace the dragon's love toward Regina only grew. This flame had been kindling inside her like a flame growing stronger each minute she spent alongside her only friend.

Mal moved around to sit next to her sleeping queen and watched as Regina's chest rose and fell with each soft breath she took. Lifting her hand Mal grazed her fingers along the side of Regina's arm causing a small fire to ignite inside of her that she could not subside. Removing her hand Mal turned away, distracted by her thoughts Mal did not notice Regina begin to awaken until a gentle hand landed gracefully on her arm.

"Good morning, dear," The Queen spoke slowly still drowsy from her slumber as she began to sit up.

"I'm sorry, did I wake you." Mal placed her hand tenderly on Regina's knee leaning closer to her.

"No, my dear, you did not," she smiled and laced her fingers through Mal's. Locking eyes Mal became aware the two were now only inches away from one another which caused her to ease away timidly and for a moment thought she saw a look of disappointment cross Regina's face. The expression vanished as quickly as it came. "I did not mean to stay the night," The Queen said leaning back against the arm of the couch, "I must have drifted off by accident."

"You are welcome to stay as long as you like, my palace is always open to you." Mal glanced over her shoulder to see Regina smile,

"This," she gestured around the room, "is the only place I feel truly at ease. Knowing I can come here to be with you is the one thing that makes me feel safe." The Queen's eyes softened, "Thank you for that."

Turning to face her friend Mal lifted a loving hand grazing it gently across Regina's cheek. The Queen's eyes closed at her touch,

"Your visits, my love, are the only thing I have looked forward to in a very long time." Mal found herself closing the gap between them, "You saved me from myself." Before Mal could find a reason to stop herself she let her lips fall upon Regina's. Wrapping her arms around the dragon's neck Regina pressed her body against Mal's welcoming the long awaited kiss as the pair entangled themselves together in a heated embrace. Mal had never felt such passion in a single kiss before, it rose from within her like dragon fire getting stronger with each kiss placed upon her lips.

When the pair finally separated both women could hardly catch their breath leaning into one another for support as they recovered from the aftermath of their intimate kiss.

Meeting the dragon's eyes Regina placed both hands on Mal's face and smiled,

"I've wanted you to do that for a very long time."

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