Mal and Lily burst out laughing when Amelie told them what she said to Regina. They were in the dragon's living room, sipping teas and wine and talking.

"I wish I could've seen her face." Lily said.

"Yeah, she was mad. She stormed out."

Mal smirked and dipped her wine. "Sounds like your morning was interesting."

Amelie nodded. "It was. I couldn't wait to get here. My parents think I need a therapist."

"Why? You're not crazy." Lily frowned.

Amelie shrugged. "Anyways, will you guys teach me how to use my new bow?"

"Absolutely." Mal replied. "But I want to give you some more time to heal. I wouldn't want you to reinjure yourself."

"Come on, please. I have nothing to do. I'm not scheduled for any more stories until tomorrow. I've already written the new ones and I don't want to go home."

"In a town like this, you're bored?" Mal asked. "Then let us entertain you."

Amelie spent the entire day and part of the night with the villains. First, Zelena gave her a ride on her broomstick. Then they went on a ship ride with Killian and Milah. Blackbeard showed her how to control the Queen Anne's revenge with his magic sword. She went swimming and diving with Ursula and Cruella gave her a driving lesson. James and Jack gave her a sword fighting lesson, but only the basics because of Mal's protectiveness. She went hiking with Anita and Quinn and that night, Ingrid froze the streets and they all went ice skating. Thomas walked her all the way home late that night. Her parents were less than pleased at her late arrival. When Amelie walked into the living room, her mother and father were sitting on the couch. They'd waited up for her.

"Um, hi guys-"

"Where the hell have you been?" Ron demanded. Amelie rolled her eyes. "Don't roll your eyes at me."

"Melly, come and sit down for a second." Maureen said gently.

"I'm tired." Amelie said. She was actually quite exhausted after the eventful she had.

"I know, but clearly we need to talk." Maureen motioned for her to sit and she obeyed. "Honey, you have changed so much over the past few weeks that your father and I are simply trying to keep up. This sneaking out and hanging out all night, this isn't like you. Spending all your time with the murderers and thieves across the fire border. Sneaking out with boys. Clearly trying to lock you in isn't working, so we just want to see if…"

Amelie frowned as Regina and stepped out of the kitchen. "You want to see if they cast a spell on me." She immediately stood up. "They're my friends and I like hanging out with them because they're awesome. Yes, they're all murderers and thieves and liars but guess what-" she gestured to Regina and . "So are they. So are your precious leaders. And I'm not putting up with this. I'm going to bed."

"No, you are not young lady." Ron stood up. "Come back here!"

Amelie continued up the stairs and slammed her room door. She sat down on her bed and pulled her knees up to her chin. There was nothing with the villains. They were happy being themselves. They were happy to be villains. Her mother knocked on her door and stepped in.

"Am, I just want to understand."

"No, you don't. You've always said that I need to get out from behind my books and put down my pencil and go make some friends. And I did."

"Yes, but not werewolves and pirates and dragons. Don't you realize that I am only trying to help? Don't you know about the implications this would mean? What the town would think? They'll think you're a traitor."

"I don't care what anyone thinks." Amelie said. She looked up at her mother. "I don't care. I like being me and people never stay the same way forever. I'm sorry you can't accept that."

Maureen slowly nodded and left the room. Amelie laid down and soon fell asleep.

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Regina paced in front of the mirror in her vault, summoning the courage to ask the spell. She needed to talk to Maleficent and she needed to do it now. A phone wouldn't work and Lily no longer answered for her now that Mal was no longer in hiding. She touched the mirror, scrying her beloved. The mirror lit up as it revealed a large, beautiful bedroom. The bed was massive and covered in a thousand pillows. Definitely Mal's bedroom. The Dragon Queen herself walked by the mirror, wearing only a sexy pair of black lace lingerie. Regina's mouth watered as she gazed at the lush curves and toned body of the dragon.

"Scrying me now, Regina?" Mal looked up as she picked up a black, practically see through robe and put it on. "That is beneath you."

"We need to talk." Regina said, struggling to tear her eyes away from the blonde's cleavage. "I want to say sorry and that you took my answer wrong."

"You didn't answer."

"Yes! Because I was caught off guard. I didn't expect you to ask me."

"You mean, you didn't expect me to ask you in front of Emma?"

"No!"

"Regina, don't act like that town dictates your every move. You're so afraid of the darkness, who was with you when you were consumed by it? Who was with you when no one else could stand the sight of your face. I could've looked upon it for hours. I could've cried just thinking that you were mine, but you never were. You belonged to the darkness, to revenge, to Rumpelstiltskin. I was never a priority in your life until you needed me to cast your curse. Then you pretended to be my friend and lover."

Regina looked down, cheeks burning. The first she and Mal had been made love had been the best night of her life. It still was. But a few years later, Regina had used that to her advantage and she slept with Mal again, just to steal her curse while she slept. "I'm sorry."

"Now that I look back, Regina, at everything we've been through, I was never important to you. I was only useful. I was only a pawn."

"You know that isn't true!" Regina roared, suddenly seething with rage that Mal would try and diminish her love to a few bad choices. "I did love you!" She screamed. "I still do! With every ounce of my being, you must believe me, I do." She angrily wiped away her tears.

"For almost 30 years, you trapped me beneath the library. Why?" Maleficent asked.

"Because you are a dragon." Regina shrugged. "I don't know. Why didn't you tell me about Lily?"

"It was none of the Evil Queen's concern what I did." The blonde replied. "You had your curse. Nothing else mattered."

"I'm in love with you." Regina whispered.

"And I am in love with you, Regina. I have looked past your faults time and time again. I have overlooked every unspeakable act you've committed, even against me. And I still love you...but I can't stand you. You said yourself you wouldn't hesitate when I asked again. You just stared at me."

"Because I couldn't believe it. After everything, I thought you wouldn't want anything to do with me." Regina tried to explain as best as she could. The dragon didn't seem convinced.

Someone called out to Mal and the dragon looked up. "Goodbye Regina." The connection ended and the mirror went black.

Regina released a breath she hadn't realized she'd been holding. And with that breath, came a flood of tears. She didn't how to get back into Mal's good graces. She just didn't know what to do. She couldn't cross the fire to show her just how much she wanted to be with Mal. But...Amelie could...

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