Trigger Warnings: Torture and Violence...
Enchanted Forest:
Its been four years today since my life fell apart, four grueling and surprisingly eventful years..
Four years ago, I returned to camp a day late from an extensive two day hunt to find everything destroyed. Everyone had been slaughtered, Luke, Stevens..Puck, everyone, including my brother. But they didn't just kill Brendon, they made a statement..
Morrigan moves her black unicorn forward into the remnants of the forgotten camp.
Rain drizzles to the desolate ground of the former bandits camp. She slides from Magnus's back and lands with a thud, her long cloak dipping into the mud as she tugs at her hood, pulling it down to look around the silent space, its quiet, deathly quiet..How fitting..She moves among the remnants of the fallen tents and burnt debris, continuing until she reaches a tall wooden post at the center of camp. Below in the mud, lay rotted purple and white flowers which are quickly replaced with a fresh bunch. She remembers seeing him trussed up like an animal, hanging upside down, There was so much blood, so many lashes, they left him to bleed out. I always regret that if I had gotten back, returned when I should have perhaps I could have saved him. But fate is cruel, taking my brother from me, my friends, and now I come here every year on the day to spend time grieving..
Morrigan gently places a hand crafted wooden animal amongst the flowers. A lot happened after the massacre, all fingers pointed to a rival faction, one they had fought for territory over numerous times. So she tracked them down and within a month, their camp was in ruins. They denied any involvement but she wasn't interested in their pathetic excuses, and when it was over, she cried and moved on, that's all she could do. She never used magic after that, something inside her had cracked and it felt too painful. So Morrigan let it recede and locked it deep within her, throwing away the key in the process for the good of all.
After continuing her aimless journey for a while she met a seemingly kind man not much older than herself. She saw him everyday and eventually felt comfortable in their relationship to take it a step further, but a month later she found out she was pregnant, I told him the news but like all selfish men, he ran like a coward, leaving me to go through the grieving process alone..Nine months later her shining daughter Elinor was born, My happiness and light comes from my glowing daughter and that's where the wooden animal comes from. Elinor had said it was a horsey but really, it just looks like a lump of wood with five points..She chuckles a moment before her thoughts darken somewhat, I'd never subject such horror to my daughter, even after my dear friend Elise had offered to accompany me every year..She met Elise during her pregnancy, the older woman had helped her through the process and after Elinor was born, the woman seemed reluctant to leave, I took her on as a full time nanny so she could care for Ellie when I'm working. She'd insisted to accompany me every year on the journey but my past is my own and as much as it pains me, I wont project those feelings onto my family..Morrigan stares at the wooden post and reaches out to touch it tentatively.
"I know I say it every year brother but..I miss you, and I'm sorry.." Green eyes gloss over and she quickly blinks the tears away.."Ellie's doing great, a little fighter just like her uncle.."
The former bandit stands in the rain for a few minutes, thinking of events long past before she kisses two fingers and places them against the pole.
"I love you. See you next year Brendon."
And with her peace said, Morrigan lowers her hand, turning back towards Maguns but pauses at the absence of her steed. She sighs, Where is that damn unicorn!..Before she can call out for him there's a rustling in the bushes behind her. She stiffens, releasing one of the blades from her wrist as a man clad in black leather Armour launches at her, Black knight! Shit! How did they find me!..Morrigan spins, blocking the mans attack and pushes him roughly to the mud. Another rustle and at least a dozen more step out into the opening, some holding swords and others bows. She panics, her heart beating wildly in her chest, I cant die here! Elinor needs me!..She'd heard about the rise of the Evil Queen and can't believe this queen and her Regina are the same person, Its just not possible..One of the knights, short, too short really, steps forward with his chin raised.
"You will drop your weapons and surrender."
"Yeah, that ain't gonna happen."
The captain signals to his men who quickly begin edging closer to surround her, There's too many to fight off, but I wont give up so easily!..One of the men pounces and Morrigan blocks, pivoting to dodge out of the way of another. She fights swiftly, disarming and knocking many to the ground but someone gets a lucky hit and she collapses to the mud, clutching one side of her head and stares at the blood on her palm, the fucking bastard!..A pair of rough hands try to drag her up but she launches to her feet and grabs the man's neck, plunging her dagger into his gut and throwing him callously to the dirt. Another set of hands grab her from behind and she spins, relieving herself of her cloak.
Free from the mans grasp Morrigan backs away from the advancing guard and takes in erratic breaths, They're certainly intent on capturing me, for god knows what, I don't intend on finding out..Attentive green eyes spot an opening over her right shoulder leading into the forest and she quickly decides to take it.
Morrigan turns to flee only to have a plume of purple smoke appear in front of her. The smoke dissipates and to her horror Regina, the Queen, the Evil Queen, is blocking her escape, a devilish smirk darkening flawless features. Green eyes widen comically taking in the appearance of the newly reformed Queen, This is nothing like the woman I met all those years ago, the light and gentleness is just gone..But what is she wearing!..A long red velvet cloak with sleeves, a black jeweled corset, black leather pants, knee high boots and an extravagant looking hat topped with feathers and jewels screams power. She also notices an onyx jeweled necklace is dangling just above an ample amount of cleavage and she swallows harshly, The stories were indeed true, she really does flash her assets..Morrigan realizes she's just been gawking and turns quickly only to have branches and vines block her path. She attempts to find another way out, whirling erratically, black guards closing in, only to be met with the black eyes of the Evil Queen again.
"Hello again dear, its been a while."
Morrigan recoils at the sickly sweat tone as two sets of hands grab her roughly by the arms and shoulders. Struggling, she attempts to rip her arms from their grasp only to be hit on the back of the head for her efforts. Her legs give out, knees crashing to the mud as her vision darkens. The last thing she sees is the Evil Queen looming over her and grinning wildly...
Its the cold that hits Morrigan first, the uncontrollable shivers wracking her body, I can hardly feel my fingers..And what's that smell? Its like damp and tinted with iron..Morrigan's eyes flutter open, trying to make sense of her surroundings but she winces, God my head..and my wrists...Where am I?..Previous events flash in her mind..The Evil Queen, Regina, her guards..Her eyes eventually slip open to look around the dank dungeon cell. Shes sitting on damp straw that scratches her backside, her arms shackled to the wall above her as she attempts to flex her wrists and winces at the metal cutting into her skin. She tries to concentrate, evaluating the box walls and bars to her right but green eyes slide curiously to a mirror hanging on the stone wall opposite her, Its like its looking at me..She cringes, why the hell is that there?!..
Morrigan pulls her feet inward, attempting to get to her knees to relieve some of the pain on her backside as purple smoke suddenly swirls in front of her. When its gone, stood in all her regal glory is the Evil Queen. Morrigan immediately notes the change of outfit, now the Queen flaunts an elegant burgundy velvet dress, her hair half up as pieces fall gently down her shoulders. The cleavage is out again, No surprise there..Accompanied by a blood jeweled necklace.
"Good your finally awake, now we can get started."
"Started?"
Blood red lips pull into a devilish smirk making Morrigan shiver.
"Why, your going to help me get my revenge."
"Revenge? Regina listen.."
Red lips sneer and the Queen quickly flicks her wrist. There's a crack and Morrigans face wrenches to one side, What the fuck..The bitch just slapped me with magic!..Morrigan grits her teeth, staring daggers at the woman.
"You will help me! And then you'll kill Snow White along with all her traitorous bigots!"
"Like hell I will! What happened to you Regina?!"
The Queens eyes blaze, there's another flick of her wrist and the skin on Morrigans arm splits open with a painful hiss.
"You will address me as your majesty! And you'll speak when I allow it!"
"Fuck you! I don't know what the hell happened Regina but you need to stop! This isn't you, this was never you!"
The Queen quickly steps forward, softly caressing Morrigan's cheek with the back of her hand and her prisoner attempts to pull back from the sensual touch.
"Your so naive..this is me, this has always been me. Your silly infatuation all those years ago just blinded you. I used you to escape that insipid man child you called a brother.."
She harshly grabs the woman's face, immaculate nails biting into the dirt at Morrigans jawline.
"I used you and now I'm going to break you! You've always been stubborn so I'm going to enjoy taring your mind apart and making it my own. You'll eventually see things my way, but how long that takes, well..that's up to you dear."
Morrigan snarls at the smirking Queen, This isn't the Regina I met and fell for all those years ago! This is a monster and I refuse to be anyone's bitch!..She shakes her head free from the woman's grasp and launches her forehead into the Queens nose. The movement made her dizzy as hell but the royal reels back, howling in pain and clutching her face.
"Doesn't feel to good does it Your Majesty!" She spits the royals title.."If you think I'm going to be the Evil Queens bitch then your fucking deranged! I'd rather be dead!"
The Queen turns, her murderous glare lowering the temperature in the room. Blood pours from her nose covering white bared teeth and Morrigan finds herself shifting anxiously, she looks like a wild animal, perhaps headbutting her was a bad idea. No screw it! The bitch deserved it!..
Soon enough, the Queens arm darts out and Morrigans torn from the wall, shackles and arms pried from stone. Then shes smashing back into it consistently, her back shatters against the hard surface, her head pounds against stone and then shes tossed to the floor like a rag doll. Her breathing's desperate, her organs and muscles screaming in pain every time she attempts to move off her ribs.
"If you ever touch me again, I'll snap your fingers one by one!"
The Queen waves her arm and Morrigan screams painfully as her body's forced back against the wall, her feet dangling and her arms above her head. The Queen rushes over and wraps a hand around her neck.
"You will submit to me Morrigan! I will break you!"
The royal throws Morrigan's head against the stone and a moment later, the kung foo grip pulls away from Morrigans bruising throat and she falls harshly to the floor. She stifles a small whimper, closing her eyes tight from pain. There's a hint of lavender and when she opens them, the Queens finally gone, Thank gods..Morrigan rolls gently off her side, relieving pressure from her damaged ribs as darkness pulls at her. Eventually, with a shallow moan, the former bandit gives in and lets darkness claim her..
A bucket of cold dirty water is thrown over Morrigan's head and she jolts awake, the sudden shock sending painful aches throughout her body as her lungs gasp for air.
"Wakey wakey filth."
Hazy green eyes snap open. Blinking a few times, Morrigans vision slowly refocuses on the short stocky man in front of her. Whats left of his hair is greased over on his sweat covered scalp, Grey eyes stare smugly at her and his wrinkles crease as he smiles, Why is he wearing an apron?..
Morrigan finally takes in her surroundings, all types of machines and objects litter the room. Variations of whips hang on the wall beside her, a wooden table stained with the previous victims blood is pushed into the corner and the fire to her right is blazing hot, At least I'm not cold..Cages and various swords hang all around her and looking down, she notices a bench holding knives and torturous objects by her side. Panicking, she tries to pull her arms forward but finds them chained above her and attached to the ceiling.
"Rise and shine, we've got a lot to get through today."
Morrigan snarls.."Who the fuck are you?!"
"The Queen said you have a filthy mouth on you." He chuckles and it only infuriates her more.
"Yeah let me down and you'll find my fist is just as filthy when its punching you in the face!"
The grinning man picks up a small whip and walks out of sight. He rips her ragged shirt open at the back and there's a loud crack followed by a shooting pain up her spine. Morrigan cries out, pulling the chains fiercely and letting her anger bubble its way to the surface.
"I swear you do that again and I'll fucking..." She's cut off by another crack and cries out again.
"You piece of shit!" Crack..
"You will learn your place at the Queens feet dog."
"I'll die first!" Crack..
"No, but I'll make sure your close to it."
The man circles around to Morrigan's front and she glares as he places the whip back on the table, Maybe if I can get him close enough I can kill the fucker!..
"So what kind of sick twisted fuck were you as a child to be torturing people for the Evil Queen?" The man laughs but she keeps on antagonizing him.."Go around killing the puppies of your village? Or do we have serious daddy issues hmm?"
The mans sweaty scalp whips towards her, murder shining in narrow grey eyes, looks like that struck a nerve!..Morrigan laughs bitterly.
"What did he do? Molest you or something?"
She laughs again and the mans face lights up in fury. He rushes at her, punching hard at her damaged ribs but she continues to laugh through the pain, I didn't want to do this but..She spits at him and he stumbles back a little startled.
He slowly wipes the liquid from his face, eyes blazing and grabs a cloth from his belt. He punches her harder in the ribs and she cries out before he stuffs the cloth in her mouth and punches her one final time with vengeance. Morrigan's head flops onto her chest, her breathing labored as a firm hand seals itself in her hair, roughly tugging her head up to meet furious grey eyes.
"I was going to start out slow but you know what, I think we can skip the pleasantries!"
Wrong move asshole!..Morrigan smirks and bites down on her gag as she pulls her knee up hitting the older man in the groin. When he hunches over, she swiftly pulls her knees up and grips his head between her thighs. Her strong legs hook around his struggling body, the man grabbing frantically at the limbs slowly crushing his windpipe. The pain on her back and side is enough for her to bite down hard but she keeps her power pushing to her knees and is completely focused on killing the gasping man, Keep going! I'll kill the little fucker soon!..She squeezes her thighs together harshly and hears the strangled cries become more erratic.
Suddenly black guards burst into the room and rush over determined, Shit! How did they know?! He wasn't even screaming!..One of the men grab ahold of Morrigan's legs, trying to pry them from the gasping mans neck as another punches her in the back and she cries out. A guard quickly draws his sword and bashes her exposed ribs with the hilt, she howls in pain, her legs finally releasing the semiconscious man and arms straining against the shackles painfully, how did they even know?..
The coughing man soon recovers and without warning, punches Morrigan in the face repeatedly. She reels, head thrown side to side at the livid mans assault until the short stocky captain of the black knights steps into the chamber.
"Teach enough!"
Teach stops his assault, knuckles bloody and panting heavily as the Captain stands at the door with a hand on the hilt of his sword.
"That's enough for today."
"But we had a whole day planned! I was really looking forward to flailing the bitch!"
"Well plans change, you can start again tomorrow. The Queen wants time with this one so get her cleaned up and sent to the throne room now!"
Teach looks to Morrigan and snarls as he grabs her roughly by the throat.."Looks like your day just got a whole lot worse, but don't worry, I'll be seeing you again very soon!" He pushes her lulling head away and stomps out of the room.
There's a click and a clang of metal before Morrigan's body falls to the floor. The wet stone cools her bloody cheek and lip before hands pull her up and drag her from the room. She takes one last glance at the chamber she just knows she'll be getting used to and notes a classy mirror hanging on the grotty wall, Another one of those creepy mirrors..
Black marble columns line the edges of the room, large crystal chandeliers drape overhead as Morrigans dragged down a red and gold carpet aligning the center. Ahead of her, perched up a set of stairs sits The Evil Queen in a vicious looking throne, the high back tipped with black spikes and screaming no mercy.
When they reach the bottom of the stairs, Morrigan's roughly pushed to her knees where her shackled hands attempt to keep her upright. She grunts at her damaged ribs and torn back before pinning the Queen with a rancid look of defiance. The royal peers down at her, lips pulled into a sly grin.
"Well dear, you look a little worse for ware, ready to submit?"
Morrigan chuckles and the grin on red lips quickly drops.."Your joking right? Its going to take more than a beating Regina." The Knight Captain immediately backhands her, reopening her split lip.
"Show your Queen some respect filth!"
"Leave us Captain!"
"But my Queen.." Dark furious eyes leer at him.."Yes My Queen." He bows, signaling his men and vacating the throne room.
Green and brown eyes lock, Morrigan frowning at dark orbs.."What happened to you?"
The Queen pauses, her silent thoughts stretching on before she speaks bitterly.."I suffered."
Morrigan softens.."The king?"
"Everyone!"
Morrigan flinches.
"I had everything taken from me, darkness and revenge were my only solution..Is my solution."
Green eyes shine guiltily, the memory of the broken hearted Queen she left all those years ago making Morrigan's own heart clench.."I'm sorry."
"I don't need your pity!"
"No, I'm sorry I left.." The Queens face drops so she continues hesitantly.."You never should have come back here. I'm sorry I wasn't strong enough to save you one last time. I cant imagine what happened when you returned but, I'm sorry Regina."
She looks up with glassy green eyes but refrains from letting the tears fall, I cant imagine what happened when Leopold found out about his wife's little adventure. And when I found out about Snow White running from the Queen, I knew something wasn't right. There's some other dark hidden motive behind the Queens revenge but deep down, I'm not sure if I can help her. The woman is surrounded by so much darkness but..there has to be hope to rescue her from it..right?..
The Queen slowly rises and descends the stairs, her face stoic but eyes shimmering with rage.
"You think you could have saved me? You think you could have prevented my darkness, prevented my fiance from being killed at the fault of a spoiled little brat, prevented my mother from torturing me, manipulating me for years, forcing me to become Queen when I despise everything this life stands for!"
The Queens voice had steadily increased in volume before it was booming from her throat. Morrigan unconsciously rocks back on her heels.
"You could do nothing! You did nothing!"
The Queen rushes at her prisoner, grabbing Morrigan's throat and furiously glares at wide green eyes.."I don't care about your guilt! I don't care that your suffering! And I don't care. About. YOU!"
The Queens grip tightens as Morrigan scratches at the limb with her shackled hands.."You will help me! Or I will find everything you care about, Everything you love and destroy it!"
Morrigans face turns a shade of purple as her erratic fingers continue to try and pull the hand from her neck.."Reg..Gina.."
"I told you, its your MAJESTY!"
Green eyes begin to roll back, Morrigan's hands ceasing there scrabbling and her lungs burning as familiar darkness pulls at her, I'm going to die, And I never got to see my daughter one last time..A picture of Elinor appears in her mind, trying to mask out the furious features of the Evil Queen but then shes falling to the floor, coughing, taking in as much air as possible.
"You stubborn foolish girl!"
The Queen paces, hands on hips in front of the woman who lays coughing hysterically on the elegant red carpet. But after a pause, a cruel smirk slides onto red lips, the royals mischievous eyes sliding toward a recovering Morrigan.
"Stubborn and pig headed like that sniveling brother of yours.."
Morrigans head snaps up, bloodshot green eyes narrowing at the grinning woman, Whats she up to?..
"Oh yes dear, I know all about your brothers passing. I am the one that orchestrated it after all.."
Green eyes widen, She..She killed Brendon?..
"The last time we met I called him a coward and he threatened to have me beaten and asphyxiated, so I returned the favor. I must say he had a poor tolerance for pain, I thought he would've lasted longer than he did.."
Green eyes blaze as Morrigan slowly rises to her feet, the pain in her body forgotten, She killed Brendon?! She killed Puck?! She killed everyone?!..
"But do you want to know the best part? He pleaded for your life. After all the misery he caused you, taking you from your home, from someone who loved you to pursue his revenge. It was pathetic, and when I told him what I had planned for you, he begged for mercy and then..I ripped out his heart!"
Morrigan launches at the Queen screaming, her hands clawing for the woman's throat but with a flick of the woman's wrist, shes launched backwards, her body hitting one of the stone columns around the edge of the room. Morrigan quickly climbs to her feet, rushing at the regal woman again.
"If you really want to hurt me, you have magic, don't you?"
That's what this is about?! She wants my magic?! To bad I cant use it anymore!..Morrigan grits her teeth and rushes forward enraged. The Queen raises a sculpted eyebrow and flicks a slender wrist again sending her soaring sideways and landing harshly on the royal's throne. The pain in her body slowly returns as the Queen smiles smugly at the bottom of the steps.
"You killed my brother! Your fucking dead!"
"No you killed him dear, I only relieved him of his heart."
"LIAR!"
The fucking bitch is dead!..With abnormal strength, Morrigan spins and pries one of the spikes from the top of the throne. Quickly she climbs off plush cushions and launches herself at the royal, arms raised and weapon intending to piece through the grinning Queens heart. Suddenly a plume of purple smoke clouds her vision and shes blinking rapidly, alarmed green eyes sweeping across numerous black guard surrounding her in the Queen's courtyard.
Morrigan scrutinizes the circle of steel and leather men, the spiked piece of metal from the Queens throne still in her film grasp and the shackles around her wrists are gone. Pure rage burns into her soul, setting her veins alight and pulling a horrifying darkness forward, They follow that bitch, then they all die!..Morrigan makes the first move, lunging at a guard on her left who barely has time to block as she swings the weapon fiercely, he blocks clumsily but is too slow to stop it smashing into the side of his helmet. The first guard hits the ground unmoving and then three others are upon her. She swings the weapon wildly, crying out, stabbing two of them in the back and ribs and throwing the third into a set of bushes.
The Knight Captain enters the Frey, retrieving his sword from his belt and unclipping the black cape from his shoulders in one elegant move, Cocky bastard!..Two more flank her as she pushes forward, attempting to draw blood from the arrogant Captain. A guard slashes steel accurately for her shoulder, she blocks in time only to be kicked in the back by a large hefty boot and falls to one knee. Morrigan struggles, eventually pushing the sword away from her face but is punched again and her anger boils over. She lashes out trying to hit anyone only to feel someone grab her hair roughly and throw her across the yard. Her bloody and beaten body tumbles to stone, her only weapon flying from her hand before shes slowly getting to her knees, staring daggers at the advancing Captain. Suddenly a sword drops from above and clatters to the ground in front of her. The ebony blade absorbs sunlight, a jagged silver handle with a red ruby in the center has green eyes widening, Its my old sword! I thought I lost it at the village!..
"I thought you could use it."
Morrigan whirls, looking behind her and stood on the second story balcony is the Queen smugly glaring down on her. Battered pink lips release a enraged snarl as a firm hand grasps the familiar blade. Quickly the Captain rushes at her, swinging his sword down but she blocks and rolls to one side. Her ribs and back are screaming but blind rage and adrenaline are the only thing keeping Morrigan on her feet. She swings and he dodges expertly, spinning and plunging the hilt of his blade into her spine. She shrieks in pain, stumbling and falling to one knee before he's grabbing her hair roughly, pressing a sword to her throat and spinning her to face the Queen.
"I'm going to kill you! And then I'm going to gut every single one of your fucking black guard!"
The Queen grins.."Oh? And why's that?"
Morrigan sees red at the taunt and childish pout of the amused Queen above.
"You killed my brother, you destroyed my life you fucking bitch!" The sword at her throat cuts into flesh but she waves off the pain, some rats are going to die today!..
"I told you I didn't kill your brother, I took his heart yes, tortured the fool yes but it was you who buried him."
Morrigan frowns, her teeth clenching painfully.."What the fuck are you talking about?!"
"He was still alive when you put him in that box dear. I had his heart but he wasn't dead. I cast a spell so his body was in stasis, he was to suffer for days before dying but then you came along and claimed him to be dead. You buried your own brother alive Morrigan."
Morrigan freezes, her snarl slipping in disbelief, No..No she's lying!..
"No, no you..your lying!"
"No, I'm not. I still have the box containing his crumbled heart in my vault if you want it."
Morrigans heart beats erratically, her chaotic mind not willing to accept the painful truth, This isn't happening..I killed my own brother?!..
"You..you knew where I was, when I was returning. I couldn't have known he was still alive. You wanted me to kill him! Expected I would!"
"No I expected you to return the day you were supposed to. Out of mercy I would have released him from his enchantment, incarcerated all of your little bandit family and procured you sooner."
"So he died, they all died because.."
"Of you. I may have spared them if you returned but I assumed you'd ran and acted accordingly."
Morrigan's inner darkness explodes.."ACCORDINGLY!"
The Queen raises a perfectly sculpted eyebrow at the primal fury as in one swift motion, Morrigan elbows the Captain harshly in the groin and pushes the blade from her throat. She spins, punching the man over and over until he falls on his back with a bloodied face.
Several men charge at her but the sudden overwhelming anger festering inside has Morrigan freezing, something's wrong..There's tingling at her fingertips and a sudden burst of satisfying darkness, Magic..Green eyes flicker a deep crimson and the Queen smiles wickedly.
A guard swings his sword bringing Morrigan back to the present as her hand snaps up and the blade stops mid swing. The guard struggles, trying to pull his sword out from an invisible hold, but with a flick of Morrigan's wrist, he shoots backwards and crunches into the palace wall. Dropping her ebony sword, Morrigan throws out both arms sending half a dozen guard through the air and hitting stone with various painful cracks and thumps.
The Knight Captain swings his sword at her hip but she glides to one the side, snarling and grabbing his neck roughly.."Your first!"
The man's launched backwards into a stone column and successfully pinned by a magical force. Roots snake from the ground binding him securely as Morrigan stalks forward, her discarded sword gliding through the air and slapping back into her palm. Running on pure rage, Morrigan pounces forward, ready to deliver the killing blow when three men jump on her, pulling her to the ground and attempt to wrench the sword from her harsh grip. Using her magic, Morrigan jumps up, pushing them backwards and cutting a man almost in half with a sickening slice of flesh.
Suddenly a force wrenches Morrigan backwards where she lands sprawled out on the stone floor and her sword is magically ripped from her grasp. She tries to push herself up but half a dozen guards pounce, grabbing her arms and pinning her on her stomach.
"Get the Fuck off me!"
Morrigan continues to scream and buck, glaring at the Queen whose untangling the Captain from his restraints.
In a swirl of purple smoke a pair of black shackles appear in the royals hand.."Here, put these on her."
The Captain reluctantly takes the restraints and heads over to the screaming woman.
Its all my fault..Tears stream from furious red eyes as Morrigan fiercely struggles with the unyielding grip pressing on her back.
"GET OFF! I'm going to Fucking kill you! I swear you BITCH!"
The Captain moves one of his men and kneels on the struggling woman. He grabs her flailing arms and clamps the black shackles around her wrists.
Morrigan feels her magic quickly recede, eyes fading to their normal green and lies sobbing, screaming profanities at the regal woman who's stood with her chin raised and stern brown eyes watching closely.
"You Bitch!...You...You Fucking...Bitch!"
The Queen shifts, an almost unnoticeable fidget between slender fingers before dark eyes refocus on her Captain.
"Take her back to her cell and make sure those shackles stay on."
"Yes my Queen."
And sparing on last look at her prisoner, the Queen stalks off back into her palace as the Captain and his men pull a bawling Morrigan to her feet and head back down to the dungeons...