Stolen Darkness
Chapter 2
Disclaimer: I do not own OUAT or its characters. Just my colorful imagination… This is a SwanQueen storyline. I am basing this on a "What if" story of the possibility of Emma Swan being the daughter of Maleficent instead of the Charmings and is NOT the savior in this one. This is just in fun. I do not hate Snow White or Charming. Just remember if these characters hate them… Don't take it personally. Lol
Meanwhile, in town, Granny's was open for business and the Charmings were there, enjoying their breakfast. Henry was enjoying his hot chocolate made with whipped cream and cinnamon. Ruby brought over their breakfast. "Any news from Emma? I cannot believe Regina would be hanging out with…" Whatever else she had been about to say was interrupted by the bell that chimed when the door opened.
"Speak of the devil." Ruby muttered as the group showed up. She couldn't tear her eyes away from their customers. If things had been weird before, it had gotten even more so now.
Emma had basically breezed into the diner it wasn't just that she had breezed in… It was the very fact that Regina had her arms around Emma's waist in a very intimate way. They had obviously gotten more than just familiar with each other. Emma smirked at the way everyone was staring at them as Maleficient sauntered in with Cruella and Ursula. "Hey Rubes. Close your mouth before flies start laying eggs…"
Regina laughed as she wrapped her arms around Emma's neck and kissed her deeply. She took immense pleasure in the way Snow and David were gawking at them.
"Mom? Ma? What's going on?" Henry stood up and looked at his mothers.
Emma smiled, ignoring Snow completely. "Hey Kid. Your mom and I we connected. We finally belong. She's my true love." She grinned, kissing Regina again.
Snow's mouth opened and closed many times as she tried to process her daughter's behavior. She glared at Regina. "You've corrupted my daughter… You… A spell…"
Maleficent laughed then. She shook her head, knowing the truth. "No darling. They're mated." She grinned.
Ruby dropped a plate when she heard this bit of news. She then sniffed the air and her eyes widened in surprise. "Mated…" She moved closer and then looked from Emma to Snow and then back to Maleficent. She smelled things more clearer. Being a wolf had its advantages. "You're a dragon." She whispered in shock.
"What?" Snow was confused. "Why are you calling Emma a dragon? She's not…"
"That's right Rubes." Emma smiled, watching Snow get even paler if that were possible. "I have always been a dragon. Now my wife and I are famished. We've worked up quite an appetite."
Henry watched this with interest. His Ma was a dragon? "If you're a dragon… That means…" He looked at his grandparents and then grabbed his book, flipping through the pages. He found what he was looking for. He then looked at the Charmings. "She isn't your real daughter. Your daughter is stuck in limbo. You did this. You took Maleficent's other daughter and you took Emma…" He was stunned as he looked down, he tried to make sense of it all."
Snow started crying. "No that's not true! I didn't… We didn't…" She crumbled as she sat down.
David moved to hug his wife while he glared at Emma and the others. "Look at your mother Emma! How can you say that? I was there when you were born. You're not a dra… You cannot be a dragon! That's crazy. You can't even be considering…" He glared at Maleficent. "Get out!"
Emma reached out and touched Maleficent's arm. "No David, Mary Margaret. You do not get to order my mother around. Not after what you've done." Her eyes flashed dangerously. Her voice dripped with fury. "You dared to get the apprentice to do your bidding. You tried to take things in your hands because of your nightmare Mary Margaret. You stole my life from me and condemned my sister to a cursed life. You couldn't leave well enough alone. No… You had to butt in and tear me from my mother! You tore her children from her… And for that… You will pay! But first. I will find my sister and when we get back. We will deal with you!" She promised, venom dripping in her voice.
The Charmings were thoroughly shaken to their core. They shuddered visibly as they left the diner. They knew when they were not welcome.
Ruby was shocked. She didn't know what to think or say. For so long, Snow had been her best friend. She didn't know what to make out of this whole ordeal. She didn't know exactly what happened to make Snow do something like this. "I'm sorry Emma… I had no idea…"
Emma moved to the back with her family. "Don't worry Rubes. We will take care of this one way or another. Lets eat before we hit the road." She smiled as she kissed her wife.
Soon they all ate. Regina and Emma moved outside. Maleficent followed them. "Drive safe my Nuri. Go get your sister. Tell her I love her. I love you too." She kissed Emma's cheek. She then pulled Henry closer. "Let's go get some ice cream." She grinned, looking forward to getting to know her grandson better.
Regina grinned as they finally made their way out of the town. She had gottena kick out of the whole confrontation between Emma and Snow. "So this Lily…" She asked as Emma began sharing her story with her wife. They had made several stops, their hormones flared up and they had made love. They couldn't keep their hands off of each other. They took advantage of this time together as many times as they could before they made it to where Lily's last known address was at. They met this truly disgusting guy who bad mouthed Lily. An enraged Emma beat him to a bloody pulp as Regina pulled Emma off this guy. She knew Emma's dragon was threatening to come out. She had to get Emma out of there before that happened. It was a rush for the two of them when it happened. Emma controlled herself with Regina's help. Once she sated her urges by another round of lovemaking, they had left as soon as they erased the man's memories and removed any evidence of the attack, they were back on the road again. A short while later, they'd almost hit a wolf. They needed to get a tire replaced and they made their way to the small town where there was a truck stop diner. They decided to make a stop there for a bite to eat and some coffee.
Emma smiled with appreciation as their waitress poured them some coffee. Regina went to the restroom to freshen up. As Emma made small conversation with Starla, she noticed a birthmark on the waitress' wrist and before she could ask about it, Regina rejoined her. Emma's eyes were wide. "She's here! Its Lily…" She then followed the waitress outside. "Starla… Lily?" She called out.
Lily stopped fast in her tracks as she turned around in surprise. The voice sounded familiar to her. It was almost as if the past was rushing upon them but not quite. "How do you know me" Lily whispered.
Emma moved closer. "Your birthmark. You showed it to me when we were kids. I showed you mine." She murmured, moving her hair out of the way and tilting her head where she had a similar birthmark on her neck below her ear.
Lily's eyes widened up in recognition. "Emma… What are you doing here? Why now? You left me… I needed you and you turned your back on me…" Her voice cracked as she remembered how they fought how she had lied to Emma.
Tears fell down Emma's cheeks. "I'm sorry. Had I known the truth… Had I known about our connection… The truth… I would have taken you with me. I wouldn't have left you like that. Forgive me please?" She felt Lily's pain deeply and it hit her hard.
Lily was crying hard. She didn't understand why she was feeling overwhelmed. She could feel Emma deeply too. They had both been alone for so long. Isolated from each other, life had thrown a wrench at them time and time again. But now here they were.
"What do you mean?" Lily sobbed. "Why do I hurt so much? I… I feel…"
Emma grabbed Lily and pulled her into her arms, holding her close. "I just found out… You're my sister. My real sister." As she held her close, something magical was happening. Their birthmarks glowed and energy burst and entwined around them. Darkness poured from Lily into Emma while white hot energy poured from Emma into Lily, putting perfect balance back where it belonged. Like the yin yang they now perfectly balanced each other and they were whole. No longer separate, they were now joined.
Regina watched the sisters reunion and was surprised by what she was witnessing and she could feel Emma's sadness and loneliness turn to joy and completion. It warmed her heart and she was so glad to be a part of this moment in Emma's life.
Both sisters wiped their tears away and grinned happily. "How d you kno? How did you find out? I didn't know about my connection to you when I found out some things about our family…" She started.
Emma grinned as she turned to look at Regina she motioned for her to come closer and smiled when Regina moved into her embrace. "Lily, this is my wife, Regina…"
Lily nodded. "The evil Queen?" She smirked and chuckled.
Regina and Emma shared a look and chuckled. "So you know more than I thought." Emma nodded. "Then you must know our mother is…"
"Maleficent." Lily nodded and smiled. "Yes I know… That day when I got on the bus… The apprentice made himself known to me and told me everything that happened and how much he regretted doing what he did. He told me how I had been separated from my sister and how we had both been separated from our mother. I didn't know that it was you he was talking about… Had I known, I would have had them turn that bus around and gone after you." She admitted. "I want them to pay for what they did to us… To Mom." She had a fire in her eyes.
Lily then smiled at Regina. "I am glad you found someone to share your life with. That you're not alone anymore."
Emma chuckled. "Believe me, I want them to pay too. And I know you will find love too. Come home with us please. Mom loves you and wants you to come home. We are a family now."
Lily sniffled and nodded as she smiled. "Lets go. I don't want to wait any longer."
