A/N: HEY! lol. So... this was originally supposed to be a one shot but a few people expressed interest in this becoming a multi chapter and I'm eager to please, so this went from a dragon queen g!p one shot to a dragon queen magical baby fic. Wish me luck.
I'm honestly glad that someone enjoyed it enough to want more. I didn't expect that but YES! :)
There aren't any warnings for this chapter. Sorry for mistakes. I own jack, diddly squat.
So here it is. Enjoy.
Chapter 2
Regina tried to keep her focus on the emails she was supposed to be reading. She sat poised at her desk with her chin rested in her palm as she scrolled down the screen on her laptop. She sighed heavily and closed her eyes when her attention wandered again.
"What?" She snapped without looking away from the screen. She had lost her focus a long time ago but she would never give the woman sitting in her black leather visitor's chair the satisfaction of knowing that.
"You're glowing." The woman pointed out and Regina could hear the smile in her voice. She rolled her eyes.
"I'm not even that pregnant, Mal." She sighed.
"Oh?" Maleficent asked in a surprised tone that made Regina roll her eyes again. "I thought five weeks was quite pregnant. Excuse me..."
"I'm not even showing..."
Maleficent shrugged and Regina caught the movement out of the corner of her eye. "You've been glowing since the exact moment you became pregnant."
That caused Regina to look away from her laptop to Maleficent for a moment. She tilted her head slightly as the words sank in. "Its not even... it's still..." She gestured with her hands vaguely.
Maleficent shrugged again. "...I know."
Regina nodded. "My body does not look even the slightest bit different..."
Maleficent smirked. "Not yet, My Queen." She chuckled. "But before you know it, it will."
Regina made a face and Mal laughed. It had been a little over a month since that night. Regardless of the conception being extraordinary, the two sorceress wanted to experience everything like a normal pregnancy. They took an at home pregnancy test, which puzzled Mal at first but she was just relieved that it was nothing like the ones in the Enchanted Forest that involved blood, a mixing bowl, a whole bunch of herbs and time. At her age she no longer had the patience and she was pretty sure neither did Regina. Patience had never been the queen's strong suit since she's known her. All in all, it was still a pleasant surprise when the test came back positive.
But that was only the first step, they even scheduled an appointment with Doctor Whale for later that week. Now that was something that neither of them were looking forward to. Whale was a nightmare and neither witch was very fond of him but their options for obstetricians was either that man or Doc and Doc was well... a dwarf. Basically, Doc's loyalty lied with the Charmings, so Regina and Maleficent conceiving a child would definitely be something that he would share with the Royals. Maleficent was leery of Snow White and Prince Charming having any knowledge of their child and for good reason. Even though Regina trusted them now and even considered them friends, she simply agreed with Mal for the time being. So for now their baby was going to be a secret kept within the family.
Just for now. But they will discuss telling Emma again. Regina did not exactly feel right keeping something like that from her. After all they've been through and how close they've become, she deserved to be a part of this baby's life. Besides, Emma was no threat. If anything she was an ally.
That conversation will most likely take place after they've told Henry. Despite Lily knowing, Regina was still reluctant to say anything to Henry right away, given the fact that things happen and she didn't want Henry to have to deal with that, if something were to go wrong. Instead, she simply wanted to wait for the two month mark which was vastly approaching.
"Are you experiencing any symptoms today?" Mal asked gently. The concern in her eyes almost made Regina bite back the sassy comment. Almost.
"As a matter of fact, Doctor Dragon..." She began dryly, ignoring Mal's amused brow lift. "Yes. I've been craving-"
"Sex?" Mal cut in with a smirk.
Regina scowled. "Odd foods..."
Mal's smirk never wavered. "What have you been craving?" Regina's cheeks colored then she looked away. "Regina?"
The queen huffed, knowing Mal was not going to let it go so easily. "I wanted a raw steak this morning." She snapped. Mal's brows shot up and her mouth fell open. If Regina hadn't been so humiliated, she would have found a 'very shocked Maleficent' quite amusing.
"Did you eat it?" The dragon asked curiously. Regina looked at her like she had turned into a hydra.
"Of course not." She snapped.
"You should have tried it..." Mal said simply. "It might have been okay."
Regina glared at her. "You do realize that I am human, yes?"
"Yes." Mal said simply. "And it's one of the many things that I find so intriguing about you. But that baby is not."
"So this... baby is actually craving it?"
Maleficent hummed.
Regina looked startled. "I can't eat raw meat. I have no desire to die."
"Then don't eat it." Maleficent said uncrossing her legs then crossing them again. She relaxed in her chair and watched the mayor. "I mean, cook it next time."
"It's not that simple."
"Of course it is."
Regina sighed heavily and rubbed her forehead. "Did you have cravings?"
Maleficent nodded. "Yes before I laid Lily."
Regina was curious now. "What did you crave?"
"Sheep mostly." Mal said simply. "And black crystals." She laughed at Regina's incredulous expression then she added, "I told you I was in Dragon form for most of it."
"Why?"
Maleficent smirked. She could tell that Regina had been dying to ask that. "I suppose it was instinct. I'm not sure whether I told you that Lily was conceived in Dragon form or not..."
"Lily told me. She said something about she and Emma going on a valiant quest to find him..." Regina scowled at the last part and the blonde dragon smirked.
"Don't be jealous, Regina."
"I'm not."
Maleficent just seemed far too giddy for someone who had been getting snapped at by their very pregnant, super hormonal, extremely grumpy girlfriend for the past few weeks. "I was in dragon form and in heat. Do you think I would have let a male anything touch me had I been in my right mind?"
Regina's scowl deepened. "I never said..." She knew that Maleficent was one hundred percent lesbian. Maleficent never had any interest in men but Regina still loathed the idea of Lily's father coming back into the picture. "I just..."
"You're the only person I've ever loved, Regina." Maleficent cut in. Her tone turned serious for the first time that day and that made Regina's eyes snap up to meet hers. "Love is not exactly something that is easily achieved for someone like myself but I've managed it with you. Nothing will ever change that. The only way that I could ever even consider not loving you would be if you asked and even then I doubt I'd be able to."
Regina's mouth fell open but no sound came out. The weight of those words sinking in. Maleficent was an immortal creature. As in she's lived for centuries and will continue to live for many more, so for her to say she would 'always' or 'will never', she really had to mean it. Forever was a long time for someone like her. It was an eternal promise and Mal was not one to take promises lightly.
Regina was pretty sure that she had fallen even deeper in love with her dragon in that moment.
"Mal..." Regina breathed, she had no idea what else she was going to say. It was like her brain wanted to say something but she was struggling to process.
Maleficent smirked and decided to continue, "When I first met you, I couldn't tell whether if I wanted to eat you or mate with you." That seemed to break Regina's spell and the glare that was sent the dragon's way would have caused anyone else to cower but Mal simply winked at her queen. "I ended up doing both and giving you a ride home."
"Mal..." Regina hissed. "Why can't you ever just let us have a moment?"
Maleficent tittered. "Regina, My raven haired beauty, have you ever known me to have moments?" She made quotations marks with her hands and was wearing a face that suggested that what Regina had just said was utterly ridiculous. "I mean, seriously. I just told you that you were the first person to steal my heart in my entire immortal lifetime. Don't get greedy."
Regina rolled her eyes. "Anyway... since our little session of you opening up is over... tell me more about your pregnancy."
"I was always horny." Maleficent started listing off. Her eyes flashed with excitement when she watched Regina shift in her chair. "In both forms... I'm sure that you and I had sex a few times during that time. In fact, I'm positive that we did. I tried to control myself but you always bring out the beast in me."
"Mal..." Regina said in a warning tone.
The dragon simply hummed as she looked into her eyes. "Yes, my love?"
"Don't."
"I'm not doing anything."
Regina rolled her eyes. "I'm at work."
"I see that." Mal said with a sly grin. "And you're also quite... turned on." She leaned forward in her seat and whispered in a sultry tone that she knew could get Regina out of her panties in an instant. "I can smell you."
Regina gasped again but quickly schooled her features. She narrowed her eyes at the blonde. Sure, she was right. Regina was turned on, that seemed to be her regular state in the past few days but they were not going to have sex in her office... again. "Mal, don't..." She trailed off when the buttons started coming undone on her blouse, seemingly by Mal's magic. "I..."
"Okay. Now that's better." Mal purred with a smirk at the sight of Regina in a red lace bra and the soft supple flesh peeking over the top of the sexy material.
Regina chuckled and magicked her blouse back closed. "Stop. No means no."
The Dragon pouted adorably and for a moment Regina had a hard time believing that this was the same great and terrible villainess that was feared by so many. "Fine but I'll have you in here." Maleficent said standing. She moved closer to the desk and Regina watched with rapt attention. The woman moved like a snake. A very sexy snake.
Mal leaned over the desk, placing her hands on the smooth surface and Regina leaned forward, almost as if she was in a trance. Only a breath away, Mal smirked and pressed her lips to Regina's in a kiss that was quick, almost chaste but not lacking the passion that their other, more intimate kisses held.
"Until then, I'll see you at my place tonight?" Regina muttered as the dragon pulled away.
Mal hummed and stole another kiss. "Of course." She straightened up and smoothed down her jacket. "I have to get back to the shop."
Mal opened up a small potions and herbal remedies shop. Despite most of the residents being "terrified" of her, the place still got plenty of business. Lily worked there with her and they both seemed content. It appeared that everyone needed a little magic. Regina wanted to pat herself on the back for suggesting they get more involved in the community because now both dragons looked content for a change.
Maleficent gazed into those beautiful brown eyes that were looking up into hers reflecting so much love.
"Take it easy today..." She muttered before she leaned in and pressed another soft kiss to Regina's lips.
"You know me." Regina said with a smile.
"Exactly, that's why I said take it easy. If you get tired, take a break." Maleficent whispered against the other woman's lips. Mal started to pull away but Regina fisted the front of her blouse and pulled her back to her. The older woman chucked.
"So bossy." The brunette muttered before kissing her.
Mal chuckled again and melted into the kisses. Regina broke the kiss and pushed the blonde dragon away playfully. She grinned up at her.
"I promise to take it easy."
"Good." Mal said returning the grin. "I love you. I'll see you tonight."
"Love you." Regina said. "Enjoy the rest of your day and tell Lily I said hello."
"Of course." Mal said with a wink. Then just like that and a dramatic hand movement, she was submerged in a cloud of black smoke and vanished from Regina's office.
Regina looked at the place where Mal once stood as the smoke dissipated, a small smile tugged at her lips and she shook her head.
"Dragon." She scoffed as she turned back to her work, her smile growing ever so slightly.
Maleficent reappeared behind the checkout counter of the little shop, nearly startling one of the customers to death. She's pretty sure that he was one of the dwarves but she's not sure which, so don't bother asking her.
"Hey ma." Lily said as she bagged his items. Mal watched patiently as Lily took his payment and gave him his change. The man smiled and waved at both of them then left.
It was odd watching him walk away happily and not running away in terror. She wasn't exactly sure if she was okay with it.
Honestly, Mal doubted she would ever get used to actually being liked. Nor was she entirely sure if it was nearly as satisfying as being feared but Regina explained that it would be much safer for their child if they were both well-liked and respected. Maleficent respected Regina's opinions greatly and the safety of their children was her main concern, so here she was running a shop in the middle of Storybrooke.
"Hello Lily." She said with a smile at her older child. The woman smiled back.
It was a real relief that their relationship had grown so much. It wasnt easy and their bond was not as strong as either would have liked but it was a start. It was very difficult at first. It took a little pushing from Regina and Emma but they eventually pulled the dragons together and over the last few months, their relationship actually became like mother and daughter. It was nice.
They were both content. They were living a quiet life together in Storybrooke, Maine, ran the shop together and lived in a cute yellow house not too far away from Regina's. They were living the life that both of them had dreamed of for so long.
Mal pointed towards the door where the man had just exited. Lily smiled. "Dopey." She said.
Lily spent a lot of time with Regina. From the moment Maleficent had officially started dating the woman, the younger dragon had formed an attachment to her and Regina was more the welcoming, telling Mal that she had always wanted a daughter. So the two of them did mother/daughter things together as well. Lily liked the attention and she was taking magic lessons from Regina as well.
But in the time they spent together, it was more than obvious that she would know the dwarves.
Mal smirked. "Yes, of course."
Lily chuckled and stepped around the counter then went about straightening up the shelves and the various magical items. The place was dimly lit, almost giving it a cave like appearance. Perfect for a magic shop.
"How's Regina feeling?" Lily asked as she straightened a row of magical cosmetics.
Mal smiled as she watched her daughter. "She's doing well. She looks so..."
"Beautiful?" Lily scoffed. "I could've told you that."
Maleficent shook her head at her daughter's teasing. "Yes, well, pregnancy looks good on her."
"Planning on keeping her that way?" Lily quipped as she raised a brow at her mother. Mal noted that that was something that Lily could have gotten from either herself or Regina.
Mal raised her own brows at the statement. One would think by now she would no longer be so surprised by the things that came out of her daughter's mouth but nope, that one threw her. She snorted at the statement because Mal had indeed been thinking that.
Regina was a very sexy pregnant woman but what made it even sexier was how that baby was conceived. Maleficent still got turned on by the memories of those intense sensations during their lovemaking. It was like nothing she'd ever felt before and it gave their normal sex life a nice little boost, not like it was needed but it was helpful. She wondered if Regina still got turned on by just thinking about it as well. Most likely. Then the thought of Regina getting turned on, turned Maleficent on even more.
"Perhaps." Mal said casually and Lily tittered.
"I doubt the queen would like that very much. She seems to really like her body."
Mal laughed. "That's true. I'm still surprised that she agreed this time."
"That's true love for you." Lily said with a grin as she headed back to the counter. She leaned against it, facing her mother. "She's pretty amazing. I'm happy for you. You deserve a break from the way life has treated you."
"Me? What about you?" Mal asked surprised.
"I'm happy." Lily said with a shrug. "Honestly, I thought I would never be happy but then I started trusting you and well... now I feel safe and at peace. It's nice."
Mal smiled sadly at her daughter and placed a hand on her cheek, stroking the skin with thumb softly. The girl leaned into the touch with almost no hesitation. Maleficent hated that there was a point that her child ever felt unsafe. That's one thing she could have guaranteed her growing up, and Snow White and Prince Charming took that away from both of them. Banished her child, not even caring what could have happened to a defenseless child, all alone. She felt anger flow through her again. All these years her daughter was suffering without her while the Charmings whined about Regina's curse being the cause of them losing their child. That was their decision to send Emma away but they kidnapped Lily. Lily was sacrificed for their child. If anyone was the victim here, it was Lily.
The Evil Queen wouldn't have even been that cruel.
Their darkness was the most dangerous kind. Hidden, disguised behind good intentions. That's why she doesn't want them around this new child. Regina may trust them but Mal does not.
She felt her daughter's hand cover her own and wrap around it. She looked into her daughter's eyes and she smiled at her. "Hey, you're getting that look in your eyes." Lily said gently. "I shouldn't have told you that, I'm sorry."
"No. Thank you for opening up to me." Mal said patting the girl's cheek then straightening up as she pulled her hand away. "Sometimes it's hard for me because I couldn't protect you better but I promise nothing will ever happen again."
"I know." Lily said confidently with a smile.
"Good." Mal said with a with a firm nod.
"Mom," Lily said hesitantly.
"Yes?"
Lily hesitated for a moment and fidgeted. Something that Mal found adorable, not that she'd ever tell her that. "Do you think Regina would mind if I saw her as a mom? I know she has Henry and all but I..." She paused. "I love her like I love you and sometimes I feel like we're all a family."
Mal smiled, they are a family. "I don't think she'd mind. In fact, I believe she'd like that very much." She watched her daughter as she she smiled. "I'll speak to her about it." She didn't mention that Regina already saw Lily as a daughter, she decided that that's a conversation that her girls should have.
"Okay." Lily said. "Are you going to see her tonight?"
"Probably." Mal replied with a smile and Lily knew that that meant yes. "Why don't you come as well? We can watch a movie."
Lily shook her head sadly but smiled a little at her mother catching on to little parts of this world, like 'movie nights with her girlfriend'. It's safe to say that she was proud of her mother. "Can't. Ruby asked me to come out with her and Emma for drinks."
Mal smirked. "Oh, that cute little werewolf..."
"Mom stop." Lily groaned as she ran a hand over her face. "She's just a friend."
"Regina was just a friend at one time." Mal pointed out casually. "And now she's carrying my child."
"Mom..." Lily whined.
"Okay, okay." Mal said raising her hands in surrender. "I'm only joking." It was amazing how natural teasing came to Mal.
"Good." Lily said with a curt nod.
Mal smirked. "Don't stay out too late."
"Yes... Mom." Lily whined then grinned at her mother. Her mother just shook her head at her teasing.
The sun was lowering in the sky, turning the blue canvas behind it into a burnt orange, a deep red blended in with it, mixed with a golden yellow. The air was cooler as well. The streets were quiet as well, as it usually was at this time in this little sleepy town. Maleficent stood at the front door of Regina's house. She normally would have just poofed herself inside as she used to do back in the Enchanted Forest... actually it was almost as if Mal lived there anyway, most of her things were there from the many sleepovers they've had but for some reason, she still felt like it would be inappropriate to just barge in. Especially since Regina no longer lived alone. The queen had a bit of a full house at this point, so even though Mal was no longer a guest in the woman's home, she still behaved as such.
She rang the doorbell which she was still getting used to and waited as she shifted the matte black roses she was holding from one hand to the other.
The door was pulled open and instead of being greeted by her dark haired queen, she was met with the woman's older sister and a fussy nineteen month old in her arms. Speaking of a full house.
"Maleficent." The woman breathed with a relieved smile. Mal smiled back.
Over the time that Mal had been dating Regina, she and the woman's sister have formed a friendship. They understood and respected each other.
"Good evening, Zelena." Mal said as the woman stepped aside to let her in. She tickled under the baby's chin. "Robin." As if by magic the baby's frown turned into a small smile. "How are the two of you?"
"Well..." Zelena said exasperated, adjusting the wriggling baby in her arms. "Someone's in a bit of a mood." She said nodding towards the baby who was glaring up at her. "But is it truly considered a mood, if she stays that way?"
Maleficent chuckled. "I suppose not."
The baby giggled as if she was in on the joke and reached for Mal. Zelena shifted the baby again so that she could get closer. Mal took one of the baby's hands and kissed it. "Well, good luck to you and Regina with this..."
Mal smirked. "I think we'd be fine."
Zelena nodded. "Perhaps. The three of us could definitely pull it off."
Mal smiled at Zelena including herself into their little family dynamic. She hummed in agreement as she combed her fingers through Robin's thick dark red curls. The little girl smiled at her then scrunched her nose adorably.
"Uh oh, someone is starting to pick up their aunt's facial expressions." Mal said with a wink at the baby.
Zelena chuckled and looked at her daughter. "She certainly has her bad attitude that's for sure."
Both witches laughed at that one. "I see that."
"Speaking of which, I left Regina upstairs in bed. Her tummy was bothering her." Zelena explained. "She was resting, so I ran down to check on Binnie and she was awake and very fussy."
"I see that." Mal said and smiled at the baby. "I'll go check on her."
"Okay and please call down if you need anything."
"Of course." Mal nodded then suddenly she engulfed herself in a cloud of black smoke, vanishing from the room, leaving behind two very amused redheads.
When Mal reappeared in Regina's bedroom, which had gradually become 'their bedroom' she went straight over to the bed where Zelena said she had left Regina. It was obviously empty, the sheets turned down and the bedside lamp turned on. A can of ginger ale sat on the night stand beside a glass that was filled with it and a straw sticking out of it. Who knew the Wicked Witch of the West could've been such a loving, caring sister? The Mills girls are just full of surprises.
"Regina?" Mal said calmly as she glanced around the empty bedroom. She of course didn't receive a response. "Gina?"
There it was. A small gagging sound, coming from the bathroom. Maleficent sighed. There she was. She placed the flowers down onto the bedside table and with a snap of her fingers they were in a red crystal vase. She heard the sound again and started to follow it.
She crossed the dimly lit room to the slightly ajar door. The lights were on and she could hear the sounds of Regina's wretching and gagging. Her heart squeezed painfully. She hated for Regina to be in any kind of distress, natural or otherwise.
She slowly pushed the door open and frowned at the sight before her. Regina was kneeling over the toilet, holding the sides of the bowl tightly and her head was almost inside of it. Another rattling cough came from Regina as she tried to take in a breath.
Mal stepped inside of the room and pushed the door closed. The sound caught Regina's attention.
"Get out, Zelena." Regina gasped out. "I think I could manage being sick on my own."
"Wrong witch." Maleficent said stepping closer. She heard Regina make a sound akin to a weak groan. "It's your love." She said in a teasing tone.
Regina started to respond but instead she groaned and went back to emptying the contents of her stomach into the toilet bowl.
Mal was beside her in an instant, holding her hair back with one hand and rubbing her back with the other. To say that Mal was alarmed was an understatement. She's never been sick, so she didn't exactly understand it or know what to do but instinct told her to comfort.
After a while Regina's stomach appeared to give all it could. She inhaled a sharp breath and closed the lid on the toilet. Maleficent just watched on silently unsure of what she should do. So they just sat there unmoving until Regina broke the silence.
"That was so disgusting." Her voice was hoarse and weak. "I am so sorry that you had to see that. I'd prefer you didn't." The brunette opened her palm and a small puff of purple smoke appeared in her palm. It cleared, leaving behind a damp cloth. She began wiping her mouth.
"How long have you been going through this?" Maleficent asked, completely ignoring Regina's statement. Of course she was going to be there for her. Even in the moments that were a little rough or less than glamorous. This was their baby. They were going to go through this together.
"About a week."
Maleficent looked scandalized by that. "And you didn't tell me?"
"I don't have to tell you everything." Regina snapped but it lacked the bite she intended, given her weakened state. It came out like more of a bratty whine. She even looked disappointed in herself for a moment.
"You kind of do." Mal pointed out. "This baby is my responsibility as well. If the two of you are not well then that's my concern."
Regina closed her eyes and took a deep breath. "I'm sorry. I'm just really cranky."
"Are you now?" Mal teased and Regina smiled tiredly.
"I'm glad you're here. Zelena was driving me nuts." Regina groaned. "She didn't know what to do with herself, it was both endearing and irritating."
Mal chuckled, glad that Regina was returning to herself. "Let's get you back into the bed."
Regina shook her head when Mal reached over to help her. "I need a bath. I feel disgusting."
"Alright." Maleficent nodded with a small smile then stood. She went over to the gorgeous porcelain drop-in bathtub with the golden trim and turned on the faucet. She adjusted the water to a suitable temperature.
Something as simple as this was a difficult thing to learn for the blonde dragon. It was a wonderful discovery, given the fact that it was much easier than carrying buckets of water from a well but adjusting it was strange. Not long after learning that, Mal was then hit with the strange reality that everyone's shower is different. This world was an odd place.
As the bathtub filled up, Mal added Regina's favorite things. Rose scented bath salts and the apple scented bubble bath she loves.
"I'm really sorry you had to see me that way." Regina said softly, repeating her earlier statement. She watched Mal move around her bathroom. "That had to be the most unattractive thing to see."
"It was." Mal said honestly. "But..." She said turning around and catching Regina's worried eyes. "You are always attractive to me. Even with your head halfway in the toilet."
Regina shook her head but the amusement was evident in her eyes. She went to pull herself up off of the floor and before Mal could help her, she was standing. She flushed the toilet. She then moved over to the sink and looked into the mirror. She frowned at her reflection.
"I shouldn't be surprised. This coming from the same person that told me to eat raw meat." She said with an eye roll at the blonde witch. Mal smirked. Regina shook her head and went about rinsing her mouth out with mouthwash, grimacing as she did.
"When's the last time you ate?" The blonde asked as she watched Regina spread toothpaste onto her toothbrush.
"Lunch."
Mal looked at her watch. "Regina, it's almost seven o'clock."
Regina frowned. "Food makes my stomach hurt."
"You have to eat." Maleficent said gently as she perched herself on the edge of the tub. "The baby needs the nutrients and so do you. I want you to be healthy. I need you to be."
Regina popped the toothbrush into her mouth and nodded. As she brushed her teeth, Mal turned off the faucet, deeming the bathtub full. The bathroom smelled of apples and flowers. The steam was fogging up the mirror.
Regina rinsed then turned back to Maleficent. The dragon raised her brows in question. "Thank you." The mayor said softly.
"You're welcome." Mal said with a smile. "Would you like some candles?"
She waved her hands and Regina's candles were then on the edge of the tub and with another flick of her wrist, they lit themselves. Regina chuckled. "I suppose so."
"Good." Maleficent motioned to Regina's clothes. "Now, off."
Regina raised a brow. "Excuse me but you need to get out first."
"Oh Regina, this is hardly my first time seeing that glorious body of yours. Now, come on."
Regina's blouse started undoing itself. Regina sighed and it fell open revealing her red lace bra. "Are we really doing this?"
Mal shrugged with a smirk, admiring the body of her true love and soul mate. "Maybe. Come before the water gets cold." She stood and stepped aside.
Regina silently did what she was told and shimmied out of her skirt. Then came her underwear and there stood Regina Mills, completely nude. Mal's eyes traveled over every inch of tantalizing olive skin and every curve hungrily. She cleared her throat and reminded herself that Regina was not feeling well which is why they were there.
"Come." She motioned Regina closer. When the woman came closer, Mal held a hand out. Regina took it and she helped her into the bathtub. Once Regina was settled, Mal moved over to the toilet and sat atop the closed lid.
She smiled as Regina sank down until only her head was above the water.
"How is it?" She asked.
"Nice." Regina sighed. "Thank you again."
"Of course."
"So..." Regina sighed. "Tell me about the rest of your day..."
Maleficent told Regina of her day. Basically not much of anything important happened, just that a fairy came in for a love potion. Mal and Lily both found it to be odd but assisted her. Apparently the woman was in love with a man and she was pretty sure that he loved her back but just didn't know it yet. They equipped her with the proper potion and sent her on her way.
Regina chuckled. "Oh dear..." She sounded much more energetic and the color was returning to her face. "And here I thought fairies didn't fall in love."
"No. That ridiculous little blue moth told them that. Anyone could feel love."
Regina smirked and her eyes sparkled the way they did whenever she was teasing Maleficent. "Even fire breathing beasts?"
Mal laughed. "Even fire breathing beasts."
Regina hummed contentedly. "Good."
They talked a little more and Regina told Mal about her day. She spent a little time with her niece when she got in, before the youngest Mills went down for a nap. Mal thought it was so precious that little Robin had been trying to form full sentences.
"She's so young." Regina said thoughtfully. "Henry was much older when he finally did."
Mal shrugged. "She's magical. It makes her advanced. I'm surprised that she hasn't done it yet."
Regina scrunched her nose. "Well, thank the Gods for that one."
Mal chuckled. "She's developed your attitude, so let's all be grateful that she hasn't gotten your sharp tongue... yet."
Regina scoffed. "Should she be so lucky."
Mal shook her head with a fond smile. "You are something else, you know that?"
"I've been told." Regina grinned. Good she was feeling better.
The water swished around as Regina went to get out of the bathtub. Maleficent was on her feet in an instant, helping her to stand. Before the brunette could ask, Mal magicked a towel into her hands and handed it over. Regina smiled graciously and began wrapping it around herself as Mal tried not to stare too hard at the wet, tan skin suddenly vanishing behind the towel. She averted her eyes as she helped Regina out. Now was not the time for lustful thoughts.
Mal could feel the heat radiating off the woman as she stood before her, much too close. She couldn't tell if it was a fever or the warm water, either way she was burning up.
"You should dry off and get ready for bed." Maleficent suggested, her voice a hoarse whisper from standing so close to her true love completely nude.
Regina looked up at her, deep into her eyes and nodded. "Okay." She whispered and squeezed Mal's hand then stepped around her. She started walking towards the door but stopped when she realized Mal wasn't following her. "Mal?"
"I'm coming." Mal said softly. "I'll clean up in here. It won't take too long."
"You don't have to-"
"I know but I want to." The dragon nodded towards the bathroom door. "Now go."
Regina smiled and nodded. "Thank you." She said then slipped out.
Mal smiled then went about straightening up the bathroom.
By the time Maleficent emerged from the bathroom, turning the light off behind her, Regina was already in bed. The queen was snug under her expensive blankets, lying on her side. Her back was facing the bathroom. Mal couldn't exactly tell if she was asleep, so she just removed her shoes and walked barefoot across the carpet to the bed.
She never really understood why Regina needed such a large bed in this world but she would be lying if she said she didn't find it comfortable.
Climbing into the bed, she slipped under the blankets and moved closer to the other woman. She molded her front to her back, placing a hand on the woman's still very flat, toned tummy. They fit so perfectly together.
"Thank you for tonight." Came Regina's soft whispered voice.
Mal hummed and started making gentle circles on the woman's stomach. Their child was growing there, their beautiful, perfect child. The final piece of their happy ending. It was still surreal. "Always."
Regina shifted and moved her body impossibly closer to the woman behind her. Her hand covered the one on her stomach. "I know this is not exactly how you imagined our evening going."
"Well... no, Regina. I did not exactly expect you to become violently ill but that's what happened and we dealt with it." Maleficent explained. "But I don't mind this current development."
Regina chuckled as Mal pressed a kiss to her neck. She was still warm. It was definitely a fever. She nipped the flesh for a moment and smiled when the other woman hummed in approval but she pulled away just as quickly.
"I bet."
Mal laid back on the pillow. "Go to sleep, Regina."
"Okay, bossy dragon." Regina huffed in a playful tone. She fell silent and Mal hummed.
She actually wanted Regina to stay up a little while but the woman was feeling weak and exhausted. She could tell by how groggy she was and how clingy she was becoming.
They just laid there, in the quiet of the room. The sky turning to night and the moon shinning brightly. A breeze blew through the open windows, shaking the curtains. The moment was nice, peaceful even. A lot like the life they live now.
She could hear Regina's breathing even out and felt her body go slightly limp against her own. Regina had obviously given up her battle against sleep.
At least she was getting some well needed and deserved rest. Maleficent just hoped when she awoke, she would feel one hundred percent better because just like Zelena, she had no idea what do to do with herself when Regina was sick.
Maybe she could look into a magical solution for that. She made a mental note to do that in the morning as a yawn came from her. Maybe she was a little tired as well.
She settled into the pillow, getting comfortable. "See you in the morning, my love." She muttered before closing her eyes.
As sleep overcame her as well, the last thing on her mind was finding some way to make Regina better because she couldn't stand the love of her life being anything but healthy. Sure, it was supposed to be natural but that doesn't mean that Regina was supposed to endure it. What's the point of having limitless power and not using it to help those you love?
This and the emotions that came along with it was overwhelming enough and this was only the beginning.
Thanks for reading!
Honestly, I've never been pregnant so everything I'm writing is going by things I've read as research or seen on tv or my friends who've had children.
I keep waiting for a moment for Henry to jump in but for some reason it didn't feel right in this chapter? Maybe the next one? I don't know.
But anyway, you guys can tell me what you want to see in this story involving the pregnancy, the baby, the characters or anything. This is my first magical baby multichapter and... so, yeah.
Once again, thanks for reading. Please shoot me a review. See ya at the next update. :)