Disclaimer: I own nothing beside my crazy mind and my computer… and sometimes it's more them owning me…
Note : Maleficent's POV
Of course you've seen and heard everything. But you know better than to talk about it. You heard the hurt behind the cheerful smile and words. You've felt it.
You think she would lead you to a guest room. But oddly she leads you back into her own chamber. You see another bed in it though as you both step in. And a really big and fluffy sofa in front of the enormous window viewing the garden by the light of day but right now giving a perfect view of a beautiful black sky full of shining stars. She leads you there and you both sit down. She sits straight but relaxed and instead of facing the window, you face her, resting your elbow on the back of the sofa, a leg flexed beneath you. And you stare at her for what seems hours. Until she breaks the silence.
"Why are you staring at me like this, Mally?" she says turning her face to lock her eyes in yours.
"You've been so kind to me. You save my –"
"Don't start with this again, you've already thanked me enough, dear."
"No Regina, let me finish, please, and no interruption, could you do that for me?"
You see her think about it, then sigh in surrender "fine, go ahead, I'm listening. But it's really not necessary!"
"It is to me, Gina. You saved my life today. You took my pain. You've listened to my stories. You know who I am, what I am. And you didn't burn me to death nor chase me off your kingdom. What we've shared today is the most precious thing I've ever had. The bond between us… Gina, in less than a day, I feel like I've lived a lifetime with you. I know you like I've spend forever by your side. I know you feel it as well. I will cherish this gift for the rest of my life, Gina. And I want to thank you for it. But nothing I possess can match what you've done to me. Nothing but one tiny thing. But you need to agree to let me give it to you." You lower your gaze, impossible for you to look in her eyes while yours are full of tears.
"Oh Mally…" you see her closing to hug you but you stop her
"No Gina, I have to tell you first. I've seen the whole scene with that little boy, Harry. Gina… this palace is empty. And I know you don't think you can offer a decent life to a child right now. Not with all that anger still in you. I get that. I really do. What I can offer you Gina, is the knowledge of the future. I can tell you if you'll ever get children. If you'll be happy. I can tell you if you'll find love again. There won't be many details of course. Only the headlines. But no matter what you do, those headlines are solid: they will never change. It's up to you to know if you want to know it or not. So… what do you say?"
You lock your eyes with hers again. You see the internal battle she is in. Knowledge is a powerful thing. And she knows it. But she may need some strength at one point or another. Something to hold on to. An anchor to keep her on her path. Something to help her be grounded and don't get mad and drown in her anger. She needs to know that at the end of this road there is happiness for her. Eventually.
You see all that in her. Because you've experienced it all before. That's why you know what she is fighting against right now. You knew your life wouldn't be by Leah's side. You know you'll find peace alone. In a dark secluded place you haven't encountered yet. She pulls you out of your thoughts.
"I accept." It's simple. There's nothing more needed. Just those words are enough.
"And I shall give it to you"
Slowly you rise on your knees, and as slowly you straddle her lap. You expect to see panic in her eyes. But there is nothing but trust. She trusts you fully and completely. Softly you take her face in your hands and whisper: "the only way to make it work, the only way for you to see what I will see, is for me to kiss you. Are you okay with that?" Your eyes never leave hers as she nods her agreement.
Then your lips touch her. She is so soft. But you've barely began to enjoy the kiss that you see the images floating your mind. Her dressed in a very odd way holding a baby. There are tears on her face. Tears of joy. Then you see other images. The baby, a boy, has grown up. You see her holding a blonde woman with a red jacket. They're both watching the boy with so much love. Then you see both of them wearing beautiful white dresses. And they kissed each other. You can feel the joy of this moment. And then it all goes black. That is all you're allowed to know about her future. All she is allowed to know.
As you break the kiss you feel wet tears on your hands. She is crying. What have you done? You panic and she must feel it.
"I'm fine Mally. I'm fine. These are tears of joy, dear. What you gave me, this knowledge. It's almost too much to take. Knowing that there's still a happy ending for me somewhere, somehow…. It's… you have no idea how it makes me feel… After Daniel, I thought my life was worthless. Only filled with anger and bitterness. I've lost my True Love and… well… you know… It's once in a lifetime. And seeing this, seeing that boy in my arms… feeling that love in the eyes of that woman and in her kisses… you cannot know how it makes me feel and I have no words to express it…"
"I know, Gina. I know." You hold her tight for a few minutes then pull back.
You smile at her, happy that she likes what you gave to her. Happy that she will find her own peace of mind one day. Happy that there's still a happy ending coming for the Evil Queen.