Trigger Warnings: No major warnings for this chapter but there is a little violence...
Storybrooke, 2 Days Later:
The sound of clattering porcelain pulls Ebony from her peaceful slumber. Green eyes flutter open landing on a middle aged nurse with fierce red hair and sparking green eyes peering down on her. She almost shrinks away, something cold hidden behind the woman's rosy facade not setting right in the pit of her stomach.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to wake you. I just thought you'd like some tea and not that rubbish from the machine."
The smell of the fresh brew slithers through Ebony's senses and she quietly pushes herself up, staring at the cup pushed towards her, very generous of you..The woman's smile slips at her skepticism and she represses a sigh, no use upsetting more people..She takes the porcelain gratefully but keeps a wary eye on the hovering nurse.."Thank You."
"Your very welcome. Everyone should have a nice cup of tea in the morning. If there's anything else you need just ask one of the other nurses.."
The woman continues to loom over her, unreadable green eyes flickering too and from the cup, She's really keen on me drinking this tea..Ebony sighs, taking a hesitant sip and is surprised at its rather soothing flavor.
"Have a wonderful day dear."
The alleviated nurse practically skips into the halls and Ebony takes another sip, somethings weird about that woman..She shrugs it off, continuing to drink her surprisingly good earl grey, That was the first time I spoke since my little explosion the other day. Regina told me much about my alleged other self, this Morrigan seems the hero type but there's more to what Regina told me. It seems Morrigan and Regina were in a deep relationship, soulmates she said. That's heavy and..scary. I don't remember my past self but I can see they all want me too..She sighs weakly, a new burden suddenly looming over her.
A crash cart rolls past the cracked viewing window jostling Ebony from her thoughts. Doctors frantically run alongside a patient on a gurney as he's is rushed into the ER..A man in white with sandy blond hair and blue eyes looms over her, shes strapped to a bed.."you should have died in that fire!"..blood, burning, pain, she grabs the mans neck, a loud snap echo's around her.."YOU KILLED MY DAUGHTER!"..There's a gentle hand on her shoulder as blood drips from her nose and her eyes squeeze shut, did I say someone killed my daughter? But I thought..
"Ebony? Ebony come back to me dear."
Ebony feels a hand gently guide her back to the pillows, Regina's soothing words comforting her as the porcelain cup is slipped from her shaking hands.
Regina inspects the blood slowly snaking over pink lips and frowns weakly, her flashes are getting more frequent, perhaps shes remembering, or maybe somethings wrong..She slips the tea cup on the bedside table and grabs a tissue.
Green eyes snap open and refocus as soon as something is pressed to her nose. Ebony stares at the concerned mayor and carefully takes the tissue for herself, its strange. I know she cares but who she cares about is just baffling. She has a soulmate in here and I..She shifts, green eyes sliding to the tea stain on the white sheets, I have Robin and Roland maybe?..
"Do you need a nurse?" Ebony shakes her head.."Can I ask you something?" Green eyes drift to her.."If you had the opportunity to remember, would you?" Regina stares apprehensively, a part of her wishing, no, pleading for the answer to be yes.
Green eyes flicker away undecided.."I dont know.."
Regina deflates.
"Maybe, I.." A soft hand lands on Ebony's leg and she glances at Regina's weak smile knowing nothing else needs to be said. The warmth of the woman's touch has her shifting, clearly she has the hots for the mayor but its not what Regina needs to hear right now, especially with a wicked witch out there threatening to destroy everyone's happy endings.."You said I had a daughter. Did she die?"
Regina's back stiffens.."No, she was lost a long time ago."
"Lost? Where?"
"I think she may still be in the Enchanted Forest."
Ebony's eyes light up, a daughter. Maybe if we can get back to the enchanted forest then..She pauses, then what? I don't know her, don't even know what she looks like, don't even remember her..Two young girls with dark hair and vibrant green eyes play with Roland under an apple tree, she slides her hand into Regina's and the woman kisses her with soft red lips..One of those girls looks like me, perhaps that's Morrigans daughter..She feels another headache coming on and quickly jumps from the bed, It seems every time I'm near Regina the flashes get worse. I need some space..
Regina quickly rises, standing in front of the fleeing woman and places a gentle hand on her chest at the rising tension. She knows full well what happened last time so this needs to be handled delicately.."Where are you going? You need to rest."
"No I don't! I'm not just going to sit here and wait for these seizure things to kill me!"
Regina catches a glimpse of red in green eyes and slowly pushes a steady flow of magic into Ebony's chest.."No of course not, we'll find out what's causing them Ebony. The doctors are doing tests as we speak so maybe they can give us answers. If not, then we'll have to find another way but for now.." She tentatively grasps the calming woman's arm and leads her back to the bed.."Rest will help. And you really need to start eating properly dear."
Ebony raises a questionable eyebrow as she slots back under the sheets.."How did you even.."
"I know about everything that goes on in this town.." Regina pulls white covers around the fidgeting girl and grins at her pouting, its almost as if shes back here with me already..Brown eyes cant help glancing at the small tea stain on the sheets and she frowns irritably. "I'll send for new sheets and bring you some proper food later."
Green eyes glance at the empty tea cup and an escape plan begins to form Ebony's mind, perhaps..She pouts a little more, huffing her pretend irritation.."I liked that tea, it was better than the crap from that glowing box in the hall."
Regina grins.."I can go to the nurses office and make you a proper cup if you like?"
Yes! I hate to play her like this but I have to get out of here, its driving me insane..Ebony puts on a fake smile and fidgets like a nervous child.."You don't have to do that.."
"No no its really no trouble. Two sugars no milk isn't it?"
Ebony's eyebrows shoot up, god she even knows how I take my tea!..She quickly recovers and smiles brightly. As soon as the smiling mayor leaves, green eyes dart to her red coat draped over the chair. She waits a few seconds before bounding from the bed and slipping it on. Quietly the small window is slid open and she peers out noting a drainpipe by her window leading to the ground, I'm sorry Regina but I need a little time to myself..She carefully climbs down from the second story and hits the grass with a heavy thud. Conflicted eyes glance up at the window but she eventually darts off towards the woods for some much needed space.
Five minutes later, Regina almost drops the porcelain cup at the empty bed in front of her, a scowl forming on hard features and the vein on her forehead protruding, son of a..How then hell did I fall for the whole pouting child's play! I should know better with her!..Frustrated, she slams the cup on the bedside table and dives into her pocket, pulling out her cell.
"Sheriff Swan."
"Miss Swan our mutual friend has decided to avoid her treatment!"
"What? You mean Ebony?"
"Who else do we have as a mutual friend! Of course its Ebony!"
"Okay calm down, she cant have gotten far. Perhaps she just needs a little space."
"Yes and I would be fine with that if she hadn't fled the hospital, gallivanting outside in the freezing cold in nothing but a hospital gown and trousers!" Regina paces in front of the open window aggrieved, where the hell..Angry brown eyes coast to the forest tree line and she huffs, Of course..
"Well me and David will ask around, someones bound to have seen her.."
"No need, I know exactly where shes going..."
Ebony's heavy panting echos around the trees as she slides to a stop on cold feet, damn it, I need to start running again, this simply wont do..Green eyes lazily inspect the forest around her and she finally feels she can breath properly. Its great having indoor plumbing and a soft bed but sometimes its the basic things that's always calmed her. She takes a deep breath of crisp cold air and shivers, perhaps I should have stolen clothes on my way out of town. These hospital trousers are no help in this cold..
There's a snap behind and she whirls. A pause before another snap and a flash of black Armour has her stepping back slowly, what the fuck was that?! The wicked witch maybe?!..A rustle of bushes to her left has her cautiously backing away from the noise, I swear if its a deer or something I'm gonna..Another flash of black and red Armour pokes from behind a tree and her flight mode kicks in, what the hell is it?!..A helmet shrouded in black slides out from behind bark much closer to her and she panics, quickly spinning to flee. As soon as she turns a horned knight looms over her preventing any escape. Green eyes bulge as it grabs her throat, lifting her from the floor and she splutters, clawing at its black metal gauntlet but its hold is unrelenting.."Who..are..you.."
The knight cocks its head, squeezing tighter and her fear only escalates. She quickly grabs one of its horns and presses her foot on its black chest plate. With a brutal push, she kicks off, successfully breaking its hold and taking the helmet with her. Her body hits the floor with a heavy thump, the helmet rolling across the ground as the vague sound of a car is heard close by, Who the hell..But the car is completely forgotten when her focus settles on the knights red eyes and grinning pink lips.."This isn't possible! Who are you?! What are you?!"
Ebony's doppelganger grabs her jacket and throws her forcefully into a tree. Her back cracks against bark and she falls roughly to the dirt with a groan.
The small group of Regina, Emma and David run towards the commotion but slide to an abrupt stop several feet from the dark knight.
"Regina what the hell's happening?!" Emma shuffles anxiously, eyes darting from the Dark Knight to Ebony.
"I don't know! HEY YOU!" The knights red eyes lock onto the slowly forming fireball in her hand and its grin only widens.
"You cant hurt me my Queen."
Regina represses a shiver and quickly throws the fireball at the prowling paladin. The fire simply absorbs into its body and an evil chuckle echos around the area. Emma quickly pulls her gun and takes a threatening step forward.."Who are you?!"
A black gauntlet points to a slowly rising Ebony.
"Fear is a powerful thing.." It chuckles darkly before lunging at its other self. The group charge forward but with a wave of a black gauntlet, they're sent sailing backwards with various thumps and crashes.
Ebony quickly stumbles to her feet, dodging the knights attack as punch after punch is sent her way. She suddenly loses her footing and it roughly kicks her to her knees, a harsh metal hand clamping around her already bruising neck.
"I'm you! I'm your fear! And you wreak of it!"
The heroes rush forward again, Emma grabbing her gun from the dirt and Regina summoning David his sword. Emma's weapon is suddenly wrenched from her palm, tumbling to the leaves with her body soon joining it. Regina ignites another fireball as the prince rushes forward, his sword raised and determination in blue eyes. Quickly Ebony's released, coughing and tumbling to the ground in a choking heap, My fear?! What the hell does that mean?! Is she Morrigan?!..A fireball soars overhead, hitting the knight with no effect as David lunges forward heroically. The Dark Knight grins, releasing its ebony blade and slashes at the prince as they dance in combat.
"Come on! We have to get you out of here!" Ebony's hoisted up by the frantic mayor and pulled towards the sheriff's cruiser but red eyes dart to the retreating couple and it snarls, disappearing in a swirl of burgundy smoke and reappearing in front of them.
Regina summons her magic but is quickly cast aside, her body harshly colliding with bark as Ebony stumbles away, wide green eyes fixated on her doppelganger.."You cant be me. I..I'm Ebony."
The knight laughs, raising its sword to her heart.."No your not! I'm everything your afraid of. You can't escape your fate Morrigan!"
Ebony trips, falling onto her backside and staggers away, No I cant be like this! I don't want to become this!..
"Just give in!"
Regina painfully drags herself to her feet, her heart erratic and ideas to defeat the bloodthirsty doppelganger racing through her mind.."Don't listen to it Ebony, its your fear, its trying to scare you but you cant let it!"
"You've always been afraid of me! To let me out to play and there's no running from that! Your weak! Pathetic! And I'll always win no matter what you say or do! I'll always harm your loved ones and destroy your family! And as our Queen once said.." It pulls its sword back ready to strike and Regina's breath hitches.."Love is Weakness!"
Brown eyes widen, how about fighting fear with power..Regina quickly waves her arm and in a swirl of purple smoke, the original ebony sword appears by Ebony's side.."EBONY THE SWORD!"
Green eyes dart to the black blade and Ebony quickly snatches it up, blocking the attack intended to sever her head and kicks out. The Knight stumbles back growling but in a flash, shes on her feet, it feels so weird, like powerful and dangerous..its not even heavy..The rushing knight captures her attention and they both lock blades.
David shifts anxious at the bizarre battle, a steel sword flexing in his grasp.."Should I.."
"No, for some reason I don't think we cant kill it!"
Emma frowns, watching on with trepidation.."It said it was her fear."
"Of course it is. The dark knight has always been Morrigans greatest fear. The fear of letting her inner rage loose and losing everyone she loves."
Ebony ducks, narrowly avoiding the black blade and rolls to one side but is caught and sent flying backwards into the mud with a cry. Regina rushes forward but Davids firm hand stops her.."You just said we cant do anything!"
"Well I'm not just gong to stand here and let that thing kill her!"
Emma clicks her fingers.."That's it! We have to get her to overcome her fears. Its not the dark knight herself that Ebony's scared of, its turning into that version of herself. Remember were not dealing with Morrigan here."
Brown eyes widen as Ebony is nipped by ebony steel and a shaky hand quickly covers it, I have to do something!..Regina dashes toward the fighting couple but is careful to avoid clanging steel.."Ebony listen to me! What your fighting, that was never Morrigan, she wasn't the dark knight, she loved her friends and family, she was a beautiful and caring person who always put her loved ones first. You cant let this thing scare you because its nothing Morrigan shrived to be."
The knight kicks Ebony to the floor and her blade slips from her grasp. Regina heart skips a beat, her fears of losing her true love launching her into action. She pounces forward but an invisible force wraps around her throat stopping her abruptly as frantic fingers claw at her restricted airways. Ebony snaps from her trance, a deep anger bubbling to the surface at Regina's struggle. She leans to retrieve her sword but a black boot stomps on the end and the hilt breaks off in her hand. Green eyes bulge, no! But this is ebony!..A harsh hand clamps around her throat, slowly choking the life out of her and fear slowly takes over again.
Emma and David launch forwards heroically but are uselessly kept at bay by a barrier spell. Emma cries out, pounding a fist on the shimmering white wall.."Ebony! You can do this! She isn't you, she isn't Morrigan, shes a villain trying to manipulate you! Morrigan beat the darkness and so can you!"
"I don't need to manipulate you! You're doing a pretty good job of pissing yourself on your own! " It chuckles darkly.."Give in, its easier!"
Ebony splutters, her face turning crimson and glances at the choking mayor, she said this isn't Morrigan, that its a villain..Her teeth grit together and she squeezes the black gauntlet harshly.."I am scared..Scared I might become you..But your wrong..And I wont let you stop me..From finding out..Who I really am!" She launches forward, driving the broken blade into the dark knights side. Wide red eyes stare as it stumbles back and disappears in a bright cloud of white smoke. Ebony coughs, collapsing to the dirt trying to take in hefty lungfuls of air.
The shimmering white barrier collapses and Emma is quick to kneel at Ebony's side.."Are you okay?"
A shaky hand wraps around Ebony's throat and she winces, That's gonna leave a bruise..A gentle hand lands on her shoulder and she immediately knows the warm soothing touch and body crouching beside her. When she looks up, she finds Regina's bright brown eyes smiling down at her.
"You did it."
"With your help.." Ebony glances at the Charmings.."And yours. Thank you." She shivers and Regina frowns.
"Lets get you back to the hospital, I haven't forgotten about you toying with me either dear."
Charming quickly helps Ebony to her bare feet and green eyes flicker away from the steely mayor, I feel a bit shitty for doing it.."Yeah I eh, Sorry about that."
"Hmm.." Regina raises a displeased eyebrow and reaches to pick up the broken hilt when it disappears in a swirl of green smoke. She bolts upright, narrow brown eyes immediately scanning the trees.
Emma quickly clocks on and slides alongside the mayor curiously.."What is it?"
"I think our dear wicked witch just used us and took what she needed without so much as a hello."
The small group quickly scrutinize the forests brush, Emma resting a hand on her gun.."And what exactly is that?"
"When we face our deepest fears our true courage comes out. When Ebony used the hilt of her sword to vanquish those fears her courage transferred into it."
"So she stole my courage?" Ebony frowns.
"Well a symbol of it at least. And symbols can be powerful totems." Regina sighs, scooping up the other half of the broken ebony sword and gently ushers Ebony back to the sheriffs car, this isn't good, whatever greenie is up to wont pan out well for us...
A Week Later:
A dirty plate is discarded in the stainless steel dishwasher, delicate fingers wrapping around a crystal glass of water and Christian Louboutin heels venturing upstairs. Slipping into her bedroom, Regina places the glass on her bedside table and flicks on the porcelain lamp, Its been one hell of a week..The zip on the back of her dress is slowly released and her heels discarded at the foot of the bed, not only has the saviors off and on boyfriend Neal died, but Rumple's back from the dead. What the hell does the witch want with the dark one?..She scoffs, pulling her silk pajamas from the wardrobe, do I really need to ask, it seems greenie wants every ounce of power on her side and the dark one at your beckoning call is a vital asset. I'm still a bit wary that Ebony's returned to the thief's camp but I don't blame her, Id hate to be on house arrest at the hospital as well..She buttons up the front of her silk pajama shirt, smoothing the fine silk of imaginary wrinkles, Ebony thankfully has only had a few seizures since the incident in the forest but she seems quite distant as of late. I've been checking up on her frequently just to be certain, snooping Regina, its called snooping and I feel a little bad for spying but I cant help it. I just want my life back and with that wicked witch on the prowl, I cant let Ebony out of my sight..
Regina slides under the navy sheets, grabbing her book and glasses from the nightstand, but after everything that's happened this week, nothing compares to finding out an old prophecy may be ready to rip my life apart, again..She sighs, flicking through the pages and trying to concentrate but images of a lion tattoo flash in her mind, He was prophesied to be my soulmate. He was the one at that tavern long ago, but what about Morrigan? I thought we were soulmates..She frowns, slamming the book in her lap and taring off her designer glasses, No we ARE soulmates and I wont let some fairies prophecy ruin my life! I will get Morrigan back! She will remember and then everything will be as it should!..Her glasses and book are thrown callously on the bedside table and she quickly flicks the lamp off, A big day tomorrow, Neal's funeral. I wish I could see my Henry again, just hold him and tell him I love him and that everything will be okay..She slides onto her side, facing her lovers empty spot and lays an arm over the cold sheets, things have to start looking up right? I mean how much worse can my life get..Tired brown eyes slowly slide shut..
I haven't got a bloody clue why Robin insisted I come..Green eyes avoid the number of curious and apprehensive stares thrown her way as she sits in the back corner of the diner, awkwardly shifting a glass of water between her hands, I didn't even know the man so why am I here?..Ebony glances around, refocusing on the sheriff and a one handed pirate talking in hushed whispers, damn pirates! Can never be trusted!..Green eyes continue to roam and eventually land on a grieving boy sat in one of the booths. The unfamiliar tingling at the tip of her spine has fingers subconsciously soothing the growing ache, I know him from somewhere. I've seen him in some of my visions but he was younger..Ebony watches the pirate apprehensively guide the boy out of the diner and takes a small sip of her water. Eventually her attention settles on whiskey eyes and a warmth spreads through her, I guess Regina knew this Neal person too..
"Ebony?"
She snaps from her daze, Robin Hood suddenly at her side and staring curiously.."Yeah?"
"Would you like something a little stronger?" His blue eyes glance at her water and she shakes her head.
"I'm okay thanks."
Regina continues to stare from across the bar, her heart continuing to take emotional blows from her passive true love, getting out and socializing is good for her, even if it is at a wake and she doesn't even know I love her..Robin blocks her view as he grabs three small whiskeys from the counter. The lion tattoo on his wrist catches her eye and she stiffens, can he be my true love? But what does that make Morrigan?..Tinkerbell slides in next to her, wide green eyes locked on Robin's forearm.
"Its the lion tattoo! Its what was prophesied, he's your soulmate."
"No it cant be true. I have a soulmate..had a soulmate." Emotional brown eyes flicker to Ebony and the fairy frowns.
"Her? How do you know?"
"We shared true loves kiss."
"Regina that doesn't necessarily mean.."
"No! I don't care what your stupid fairy dust did and what moronic prophecy you believe! Morrigan is my soulmate not some random thief with a lion tattoo!"
Robin clears his throat, the startled women quickly refocusing on the man sliding alongside them with three glasses of whiskey.."Care for a drink?" Tinkerbell quickly takes one of the offered glasses, peering back at an awkwardly shifting Regina.
"I do hope I didn't upset you yesterday."
Regina blinks at Robins concern, yesterday was a hell of a day.."Eh..Tinkerbell Robin Hood, Robin Hood Tinkerbell."
The two exchange a friendly handshake, Tinkerbell smiling ear to ear.."I've been wanting to meet you for a very long time."
"And no you didn't upset me.." Regina adds.."I just..found a clue trail that needed to be followed. One that didn't lead anywhere.." Brown eyes glance at Ebony whose idly sliding a glass of water back and forth in her hands. Regina looks to the whiskey offered, her anxiety building, this is ridiculous, he needs to leave, I'm not interested, I have..Her eyes find Ebony again, I have..half of my true love sitting right there.."I don't daytime drink."
"Ah, Oh well then, perhaps some other evening."
Robin smiles, bowing his head at the pair and heads back over to Ebony. Regina watches him go and sighs wearily, this is messy..
Tink frowns.."What was all that about? Didn't you learn anything from the last time you screwed things up! If you had been open to the possibility of love when you first saw him then maybe your life wouldn't have turned out so.."
"So what?! How did my life turn out?!"
"Why am I even bothering."
Angry brown eyes watch as the fairy retreats to Charming's booth. Regina's rage simmers, memories of her difficult past trying to crawl into her thoughts, she doesn't know anything! I had love! I had happiness!..Her glare slides to Ebony but she softens at the concern in green eyes. Suddenly the door to the diner is thrown open, the bell jingling erratically as a woman wrapped in black with green eyes and red hair stalks inside like she owns the place.
"My condolences, so sorry I missed the funeral but I could never pass up a wake.."
Robin and Ebony launch from their seats as David and Emma step in front of a pregnant Mary Margret defensively. Regina eyes the prancing witch placidly, her sculpted eyebrow cocking, of course she'd make an appearance here..
"Did I miss the speeches? Or should I make one? I mean I am after all responsible."
Zelena, the wicked witch, minus the green skin and pointy hat, stalks through the diner and Ebony grits her teeth, that's the nurse that spiked my fucking tea!..Her anger rises, eyes shimmering red and Robin immediately clamps a sturdy hand on her shoulder. Zelena edges towards them, eyes glinting with mischief and playful pearl teeth biting a ruby lip.
"What the hell are you staring at?!" Ebony growls but Zelena simply chuckles, eyes raking up and down the angry bandit like shes a slab of meat before casually strolling past and agitating Ebony further. Regina grits her teeth at the predatory eye fixated on her former girlfriend, yes, what the hell are you staring at?!..Zelena stalks towards the Charming's and Emma launches forward enraged but is quickly caught by her mothers firm hand.
"No no, too many people will get hurt."
"Listen to you mother, shes right. Anyone who tries to interfere with my plan is gonna have to deal with the dark one!" Zelena's lip curls, threatening eyes darting from face to face in the diner.
"Don't come any closer!" The witch pauses as David darts in front of his wife, resting a protective hand on Mary Margret's swollen stomach.
"Don't worry, I'm not here for your baby, not today anyway."
Zelena smirks cheekily and Ebony's anger flares. The jukebox in the back suddenly bursts into life, screeching static jumbling with abnormal music blaring from its speakers. All focus darts to the red sparks licking Ebony's palms and forearms as Robin lays a gentle hand on his friends shoulder while Regina quickly closes the gap and blocks the Ebony's view.
"Not today Ebony. There are innocent people here." Regina places a gentle hand on the younger woman's chest and pushes a steady flow of magic into tense muscles. Red eyes gradually recede back to their forest green and Ebony takes a deep calming breath, shes right, there's to many people that could get hurt if I lose control again..Zelena cackles and Regina whirls, shielding the angry body behind her.
"Isn't this sweet."
Regina scowls, her chin raised and magic at the ready.."Why are you here."
"Now that my covers blown I can finally pay a visit to my little sister."
"Who the hell are you talking about?"
"Why you of course Regina."
Ebony frowns deeply, eyes boring into the back of raven hair as whispers and gasps ripple throughout the diner, sister? Has Regina been playing us this whole time?..
Emma scoffs, glare dancing between the two witches.."What?"
"I'm an only child."
"Cora lied to you Regina, I'm your sister, half if you want to get technical."
Regina waves a hand passively.."Why should I believe anything you say?"
"Oh you shouldn't, its a lot to swallow so that's why I brought a gift to help."
"I dont want a gift from you."
"Oh but you shall have it, you see my gift to you is this sad sad day. Use it to dig into our past Regina. You need to learn the truth and you must believe it, and then meet me on main street tonight, say sundown."
"And then what?" Regina smirks, you have no idea who your dealing with greenie..
"Then I'll destroy you! And I want everyone to be there to see the Evil Queen lose!"
Over my dead fucking body!..Ebony grinds her teeth, her eyes blazing red as a dark and powerful anger suddenly takes hold. She pushes Regina to one side, squaring up to the witch, her fists clenched painfully and focus burning a hole through Zelena's skull.."You want a fight bitch! Bring it!"
Regina startles, trying to push the younger woman back but Zelena only takes a threatening step closer, wicked green eyes intrigued.
"Sorry little knight but this is a family affair. Now step aside or I'll get my attack dog to move you personally." Zelena flashes the dagger and Ebony growls, her fingernails drawing blood from her sweating palms.
"You talk a big game greenie but you'd be nothing without that dagger!"
Zelena scowls, her fury ignited but to everyone's shock, the witch crashes her lips into Ebony's. Regina stares horrified, her anger and jealousy, but mainly her shock making her numb. Stunned for a brief second, wide green eyes stare into gleeful green before Ebony finally tares herself free and slams full force into Zelena's chest.
Emma and David dash towards the scraping bodies tumbling to the diner floor but quickly stumble backward when Ebony is launched across the room, her back cracking into the door where she falls harshly to the tiles. Regina is instantly by her side, clamping firm arms around the ferocious woman as she tries to wriggle free to attack the grinning red head.
"You disgusting fuck!" Ebony struggles, red electricity erupting and fizzing across the dinner as people scream and dive for cover. Zelena rises regally, wiping her smirking bloody lip while red sparks smash into the shimmering green barrier protecting her.
"Morrigan stop!" Regina cries out, sparks burning through her.
Ebony growls, digging her nails into the mayors back.."I'm not fucking MORRIGAN!"
"No and you never will be."
Regina quickly refocuses on a grinning Zelena.."What have you done to her?!"
"Nothing much, just a little added bonus to your suffering little sis. You see, you have a choice to make, you can either keep her as she is with no memories of you, which evidently her visions will kill her or.." Zelena stalks forward gleefully.."You can jog her memory, but it comes at a price."
Regina scowls.."What price?!"
"She'll remember who she is but wont be the Morrigan you crave, she'll be the vengeful murdering knight you created all those years ago.."
Regina's already battered heart is pounded that little bit more as she tries to control her escalated breathing, No! There has to be another way!..
"Its your choice Regina, let her die or save her, but if you save her you'll be faced with the part of her that despises you, you could say her alter ego.."
Regina launches to her feet enraged and charges but the red head simply disappears in a plume of green smoke and reappears behind Ebony. A rough hand grabs a handful of ebony hair, dragging the groaning bandit to her feet as Regina quickly ignites a blazing fireball in her hand, murder shining in seething brown eyes.
"Don't be late for our little showdown, one of us is going to make history.." Ebony pulls away sharply as glossy lips brush against her ear.."I can see the allure, but alas.." Zelena roughly throws Ebony to one side, a mass of dark hair bouncing off the hardwood of the booth with a sickening crunch.
"NO!" Regina's fireball fizzes out as she quickly throws herself at her soulmates limp body before it hits the ground.
"I don't like sloppy seconds.." The heroes slowly edge towards the cackling witch.."See you tonight sis." With a flick of her wrist, the door to the diner fly's open and Zelena promptly glides through, her laughter echoing in the room even as the door slams shut.
Regina cradles her lovers bloody head and battles her threatening tears, it cant be true, I cant lose her now, there has to be another way to get her back..
"Regina we should get her to the hospital." Emma bends down to the mayors side, concern shining in green eyes.
Regina raises a hand over the deep gash on Ebony's forehead and a purple glow slowly knits the torn flesh back together.."I think its about time I take her home Miss Swan."
Emma looks into grieving eyes and nods weakly.."Okay, let us know if you need anything."
Regina nods, glassy eyes sliding back to her slumbering true love and without another word, both women disappear in a cloud of purple smoke...
