Trigger Warnings: Violence, Sexual Themes..

Storybrooke, Present Day:

Morrigan jolts awake, green eyes frantically scanning the bland patients room, where?..Her body aches, a painful throbbing at the back of her head makes her dizzy. She glances around the white room, fresh flowers by her window and a coat and bag sitting on the visitors chair, The Hospital..Storybrooke? I'm back?..

"Regina?" Her strained whimper echos around the absent space, am I dreaming?..With a groan, Morrigan pulls herself up and slides her legs over the bedside, why cant I remember anything? There was the docks..she was holding me but..was it a dream? Did I hurt someone again? If it was one of my little tantrums then it would explain my blackout..Memories of Robin and the merry men flash in her mind.."Ebony.." She grits her teeth, I'm missing something important..She attempts to stand on wobbly legs and eventually with a push, stumbles onto her feet. She shuffles over to the door, the IV and plugs on her chest ripping free sending various bleeps and noises to the heart monitor. She pushes the door open, stumbling into the hallway and sliding herself down the corridor using the wall for support. Nurses rush to her side trying to heard her back to the room but she bats their hands away.

"Need.." The strain on her legs gives out and she crashes to her knees, son of a..

"Morrigan!"

Regina's voice screeches in her ears until there's an firm arm around Morrigans waist and she soon finds her body lifted from the ground and guided into her room. Shes gently laid on the bed, a flash of blond curls brushing against her face as her head is placed against soft pillows.

"A little stupid to be walking around isn't it?"

Hazy green eyes try to focus on the aggrieved blond.."Emma?"

Emma frowns concerned.."Yeah its me. You had us all freaking out back there."

"I cant..remember.."

Regina quickly sits on the bed grasping her lovers hand, please not again.."What do you mean? What don't you remember?"

"There was Robin..And the docks..who did I hurt?"

Emma bites her cheek.."Regina, you don't think Zelena's done something else?"

"No, I think shes experiencing her usual blackouts after the dark knight takes hold."

"So she cant remember the last month?"

"Not yet.." Regina shuffles closer to her true love, running a soothing hand over pale cheeks.."Don't worry Morrigan, it'll come back to you in time.." Morrigan leans into the soft hand, green eyes sliding shut.."In the meantime you must rest, you have mild hypothermia so its going to take a while even with your biology."

"Yeah so no going rogue on us again okay?"

Morrigan hums at the strict blond.."'kay.."

"Regina could I have a word outside real quick?"

With a small nod, the mayor hesitantly follows Emma from the room, brown eyes staring at her true love through the window.

"I think we have another problem."

"Don't we always?"

Emma sighs.."I kissed Henry and it didn't get your memories back."

Regina frowns.."But that should have worked, true loves kiss can break any curse."

"Yeah well I was thinking maybe you and Morrigan try again now that shes herself again."

"I already did at the docks and still nothing."

The blond paces, running a frustrated hand through her hair.."Then what are we going to do?!"

"Mom!" Henry and Hook eagerly approach.."How is she? Someone said she was walking around and.."

"Don't worry kid, shes fine, her memories a little fried but shes okay." Emma reassures.

"Her memory?"

"Do you remember how she'd have blackouts? Couldn't remember what she did until a little while later?"

"The dark knight." Henry mumbles and Emma nods.."Yeah Henry, Zelena really messed with her head, wanted her to distract us long enough so she could go through with her plan."

"We may already know a way to defeat her but its locked away in our memories somewhere." Regina huffs.

"That's why you need them back..I'm sorry it didn't work, I don't know what happened."

Hook clasps a firm hand on the downhearted boys shoulder.."Its not your fault lad."

"He's right Henry." Regina cups her sons face.."Your back, Morrigans back and that's all that matters to me. I'll never let you go away again I promise..I love you Henry." Gently she presses her lips against his forehead and they all gasp as a flood of light magic cascades throughout the town. Regina stares dumbfounded at her sons wide eyes, what..did I..?..

Emma stares aghast.."It wasn't me..It was you...Did it work? Do you remember the missing year?"

"Yes, everything." Regina stutters, the bombardment of memories making her a little dizzy.

"How did Zelena cast the curse?"

"She didn't, your parents did."

Emma frowns.."You..cursed yourselves?"

"Zelena's weakness is light magic."

"So your the only one that can defeat her." Henry's eyes light up, Regina staring pointedly at the blond.

"And that's why your parents paid the price for the curse."

"But..the price of the curse is the heart of the thing you love most, if one of them cast it, how are they both still here?"

"REGINA!" Morrigans voice booms throughout the hall and Regina quickly bolts back into the room, locking onto wide green eyes.."I..remember.."

Regina rushes over and quickly their lips seal in a desperate kiss. Emma shifts, Henry smiling brightly and nudging his mother in the ribs as Hook lingers awkwardly outside.

"Found you."

"My hero.." They chuckle before Morrigans smile drops.."Wait! Elinor!" Quickly a hand prevents her bounding from the bed.

"I'll get her. Rest." Morrigan huffs, sliding back against the pillows as her friends and lover slip back out of the room.."I suggest you go and see your father Miss Swan, this could take a while."

"Sure, come on kid."

Henry hesitantly slips into Emma's awaiting arm and is guided down the hall. Regina watches him go with a wave before quickly heading for the elevator with a bright smile on red lips..

2 Days Later:

Morrigan pulls the giggling girl further against her chest, combing a hand through ebony hair and watching her daughter play with a stuffed teddy bear. Green eyes coast to the smiling girls sat on the bottom of the bed, blue and hazel eyes smiling up at the child, seems things have settled somewhat with everyone getting their memories back. Blue and hazel, well Serra and Maya, seem to be eating now and are more outgoing when I'm around. I cant believe what I did to them, what she did..I remember everything now, attacking my friends, going bat shit crazy almost every second of the day, trying to kill Regina..She sighs weakly, god I've got some making up to do..

"Mommy? I was wondering..will we still live in a castle here? Everything's weird."

Morrigan chuckles.."I know things are strange here sunshine but I promise there's nothing to be scared of. And as for our home, you could say its a castle. Regina's house is very big and I'm sure you'll love it."

"Serra and Maya are coming right?"

Morrigan pauses, I never really thought that through. I suppose but obviously Id have to ask Regina first. Maybe after a while we can move them elsewhere, after we get them speaking and comfortable in town that is.."I need to talk to Regina about it but don't worry, everything will be fine."

"Okay." Elinor scuttles closer to the thin girls at the bottom of the bed and pushes her stuffed bear towards them. They stare at it pensively.."Sir bearsly will keep you safe when mommy's not around. He protected me when I couldn't 'member."

Morrigan smiles brightly as Hazel eyes glance at her for approval. She nods gently and a smile creeps onto Serra's lips as the girl slides the bear towards her anxious sister.

"That was very generous of you Ellie, I'm proud of you.." Elinor smiles, scuttling back into her embrace.."Serra? You guys hungry?"

Maya glances at her sister and Serra smiles weakly.."Please Meester."

"Ellie, you hungry?"

"A little."

"Okay just wait here and I'll get us something to eat.." Morrigan slides from the bed, followed intently by apprehensive eyes.."I'll be back, just stay here."

"Okay."

Morrigan smiles at the anxious trio before sliding from the room and heading down the hall. She pops her shoulder, stretching her aching limbs, god I need to get out of here and go running. Between the hospital and the cell at the sheriffs station, I've been coped up for over half the damn month since we've been back..Doc and Bashful suddenly rush by with several merry men and weapons making her frown, what the hell?.."Hey!" The men stop abruptly.."Whats happening?"

"Snows gone into labor!"

"We think Zelena's on her way!"

Fuck me! I hope your ready Swan.."Where's Regina and the sheriff?"

"The mayors downstairs orchestrating a defense and the sheriff's gone to try and stop the witch, but we haven't heard from her in a while."

"God damn it! Go! I'll be down shortly."

"The mayor said you need to stay up here with your daughter."

Green eyes narrow.."Of course she did, just go!" The men stare skeptically as they stumble down the hall and towards the elevators, like hell I'm staying up here. If Emma couldn't stop greenie then they're going to need all the help they can get..With a wave, Morrigan is encompassed by burgundy smoke and when it clears, she stands in skinny jeans, black boots, a grey shirt and a leather jacket, its nice to wear leather again..Quickly she dashes back into her room startling the bodies on the bed. She scoops Ellie onto her hip, ushering Serra and Maya to follow.

"Mommy whats wrong?"

"Nothing sunshine we just need to talk to Regina."

Maya quickly grabs Sir Bearsly, pacing after an agitated Morrigan and down to the next floor.

The shouting is audible and Morrigan quickens her pace, crap..She rounds the corner, dashing towards Regina, Henry and Archie.

"Mom what's happening?"

"I think she's gotten through."

"Gee do you think!"

Regina whirls on her livid lover as Morrigan slides to a stop in front of her.."What are you doing here?!"

"What the hell does it look like, Jesus Regina you really think Id sit in a corner while Zelena comes for Snows baby?!"

"Listen I know you want to fight but your no match for her magic! You need to take Henry and hide!"

"I'm not going anywhere!" There's a bang and a scream not far away and Morrigan frowns deeply.."Doctor Hopper, take the children and the girls somewhere safe!"

Regina shakes her head.."Morrigan.."

"NO!"

"Mommy.."

Morrigan softens at her daughters whimper but quickly passes the child to Archie's hesitant arms.."Take my daughter somewhere safe!"

Regina sighs deeply, she wont let this go.."Henry go with Doctor Hopper, find a closet and lock yourselves inside, you wont want to see this, it wont be pretty."

"Come on Henry." Archie quickly pulls the hesitant boy down the hall, ushering a startled Serra and Maya with him.

"Mommy!"

Morrigan grits her teeth, pushing through her daughters painful cries and quickly summons her magic.

"Morrigan.."

"Don't!" Morrigan snaps just as Zelena rounds the corner and Regina shifts into defense.

"Take another step and I'll roast you!"

Zelena scoffs.."Please.."

Regina's hand darts out but Zelena's faster. She sends the former Queen head first into the wall where Regina collapses to the floor unconscious. Red eyes lock onto the blood slowly leaking from her lovers forehead and Morrigans anger blazes, SHES DEAD!..Her hand darts up releasing a savage bolt, it shudders into the witch scraping her side and blowing a hole in the wall. Zelena shrieks, casting Morrigan to the side and slamming her into the viewing glass of Charming's room. Before Morrigan can recover, a cable wraps around her wrists and shes dragged into the air hanging below the fan in the ceiling. She snarls, pulling at her bonds, her legs writhing in mid air as a cable wraps around her throat. She desperately tries to take air into her lungs, pulling on the wires at her wrists to relieve pressure on her bruising neck.

"You should have taken my offer!" Zelena storms past the gasping woman, stepping over her fallen sister and disappears into Charming's room.

I have to get free!..Morrigan gasps as seconds pass by, darkness clouding her vision. Moments later, she sees a wisp of green smoke and hears Snows audible cries, we failed..

"Mom!" Henry dashes down the hall with Archie and the girls.

Brown eyes flutter open and Regina quickly presses a hand against the gash on her forehead. Snows cries echo into the hallway and her heart sinks, damn it.."I'm alright Henry."

Elinor screams and all eyes dart to the horrified child. Regina scrambles to her feet, her and Henry darting to the girls side. Eyes lock onto a lynched Morrigan writhing from the ceiling and immediately Regina waves a hand. Her lover collapses to the ground in a heap and she rushes over, Henry pulling a startled Elinor into his arms.."I told you to stay back! Why don't you ever listen to me! Zelena hates you even more than me foolish girl!"

Morrigans breathing quells as she pushes herself onto her knees and groans when a shaking Elinor slams into her chest.."I thought..if I could draw her away long enough.." She cradles her daughters head, staring woeful at Snows room.."She took the baby."

Regina lays a gentle hand on Morrigans back.."We'll get it back." David suddenly storms past them with his sword and Regina quickly dashes after him.."Where do you think your going?"

"I'm going to get my son back!"

Regina quickly pulls the seething man to face her and Morrigan slowly edges towards them, her daughter clinging to her side.."Your going to get yourself killed! David think about this!"

"What is there to think about?!"

"Whats going on?" Emma and Hook quickly round the corner and Davids eyes light up.."What happened? Did you find Zelena?"

Emma looks away hesitantly, her hands fidgeting.."I did but..I couldn't stop her."

"She took your brother."

Emma stares woeful.."Because I failed?"

"We're all still here, you haven't failed just yet."

David nods firmly.."Hooks right, come on."

Emma quickly catches her desperate fathers arm.."No wait..Zelena took my magic."

"WHAT THE FFFFishsticks!" Morrigan glances at the children in the room and reigns in her anger.

"How the hell did that happen?!"

The blond shifts agitated, her eyes unable to meet the seething mayors.."It doesn't matter how, it just happened so we need to find another way to stop her."

"There is no other way." Regina glances at her frustrated lover, we need to use everything we've got against her now. Morrigans magic seems to tare through sometimes but I doubt shes up for another round, even though she'll insist she is..

"That's not true, you can do it."

Regina looks to her sons sparkling eyes and softens.."Sweetheart, I don't think I can survive round three with my sister."

"Glinda was pretty specific, only the purveyor of light magic can defeat her." Charming confirms but Henry continues adamant.

"Zelena only beat you because you used dark magic against her."

"But its..its all I have."

Emma shakes her head, a small smile pulling at pink lips.."No its not, when you kissed Henry that was true loves kiss, that was light magic."

Morrigan snakes an arm around the former Queens waist.."And when you kissed me and broke my curse." She grins at the slight blush on olive cheeks.

"See you can do it mom."

"But..I don't even have my heart right now."

"That doesn't matter."

Morrigan squeezes Regina waist.."Hes right, clearly your love for your family is shining through even without your heart. You can do this, we all believe you can, you just need to believe in yourself."

Regina grins.."Is that another speech I hear?"

"Well I have to choose the right moments." Morrigan chuckles.

"There's good in you mom I know it." Henry beams at the loving couple and Morrigan places a quick kiss on red lips.

"Now what do you say we finally rid ourselves of greenie and save the day?"

Emma cocks an eyebrow.."Isn't that my job?"

"No today Blondie, today Storybrooke has a new savior.." Morrigan stares at alleviated brown eyes.."I told you Id make a hero out of you." She winks, grinning at the low chuckle from her true love, yes today is a good day to burn a witch..

Morrigan heard the distinct sound of a screeching portal from the forests edge, god damn it..Zelena's voice booms over the chaotic whirling as Morrigan, Regina, David, Emma, Robin and Hook quickly round the corner, weapons in hand and ready for battle.."It isn't over yet!" Green eyes bore into the grinning wicked witch stood at the edge of the swirling magic. Blasts of orange, gold, red and blue light flood from the four objects surrounding the carved stone on the ground, we have to do something fast! That thing could open any minute!..Her focus darts to the squirming baby amongst the blue light and green eyes flicker red. A voice screams at the back of her mind and she grins allowing it to edge forward, time to burn us a witch my psychotic friend..

"And whose going to stop me? Certainly not the savior." Zelena's grin speads but Morrigan simply scoffs.

"The titles so overrated these days, anyone who knocks you on your ass will be a savior to this town, oh wait.." Morrigan glances at her companions.."How many times have I done that? So I guess that makes me like..an ultra savior or something." She chuckles at Zelena's scowl as the woman takes a threatening step forward.

"You just dont know when to die do you cockroach?!"

"Not really, but I guess its not me that's the problem.." Morrigan takes a step forward, her friends staring at the black and burgundy swirls attaching metal to her body. When the smoke settles, red eyes glare though her demonic helmet and she chuckles.."It seems your just too weak to get the job done."

"Morrigan.."

A gentle hand grabs Morrigans shoulder and red eyes slide to an apprehensive Regina.."We're here, both of us."

"David go get the baby, we've got your back."

David nods, edging towards his son, Robin cautiously sliding alongside him and keeping his crossbow trained on the dark one in the background. Emma and Hook hesitantly circle in the opposite direction leaving Regina and Morrigan facing Zelena directly.

Red eyes lock onto the black and red pulsing heart behind Zelena and casually Morrigan prowls around the portals edge.

"Zelena stop now, we're not going to let you succeed."

Zelena chuckles, eyes flickering from the dark knight circling her to a steely Regina. She waves the dark ones dagger at Emma and Hook.."Rid me of those pests Dark One!" With her other hand, she sends David and Robin flying into a bail of straw as Gold rips Emma's gun from her hands with magic.

"Please no more water." Hook waves his sword at the leering dark one.

"Get the dagger, then the dark one will be on your side!"

"Its easier said than done."

"Do as I say or I will destroy you both, I have no choice!" Gold whips his arm into the air, sending Emma and Hook flying into the side of the barn and tumbling to the floor.

Morrigan stands back observing, the nagging voice in her head getting louder, What the fuck are you waiting for?! Kill the bitch!..Not yet, she needs to think shes winning before we can strike and snap her in two. We'll only get one shot at this..Well hurry the fuck up!..You know, talking in my head is really throwing me off so just shut the hell up and enjoy the show!..Her mind grows silent and Morrigan smirks, a plan formulating and hands crackling with temperamental magic.

"Come for another beating sis?" Zelena taunts.

"No, came for some jewelry." Regina lunges forward to grab the pulsing green pendant on Zelena's jacket when shes blown backwards and lands harshly in the dirt.

Morrigan snarls, drawing Zelena's attention and she plants her feet, show time..Quickly her hands dart up and release a bright bolt of red magic. To her surprise, its easily deflected and sent rolling towards David and Robin, Fuck! A little help knight!..A deep anger suddenly takes over and Morrigan strikes again, the magic vivd and crackling with more power. Wide red eyes watch as its again redirected at her friends and her focus shifts around the barn.

"Looks like someones lost their edge. That's what happens when you let love and pathetic sentiment get ahold of your magic."

Morrigan quickly locks onto a metal panel between the rafters of the roof and grins.."How about for once in your green and miserable life you shut the hell up and we can get on with things!" She sends another bolt at the witch but at the last second, sends another thundering towards the rafters. As Zelena redirects her first attack, red magic crackles off the metal plate and heads straight towards the woman. Zelena quickly darts backwards but not before the bolt rips into her side and she shrieks painfully.."Regina now!"

Regina summons her magic but glancing down, she only finds dark purple magic crackling at her fingertips.."Come on! Come on!"

Before anyone can act, Regina's being tossed aside and Morrigans being flung into the barn wall. Zelena growls, her burnt arm slowly healing as she throws the dark knight from wall to wall in a fit of rage. Her focus quickly darts to the wining baby and David reaching cautiously for it.."Beautiful one, if you will."

There's a shriek from above and all eyes dart to the flying monkey swinging amongst the rafters. It screeches, lunging for David and slicing its claws deeply into his shoulder.

"Remember some of these creatures are our friends!" Robin hollers reluctantly.

"Don't worry, I'll use a gentle touch!"

"Unfortunately that's not an option for me!" With a hash slash of Golds wrist, the Prince and the thief are send sailing into the barn doors and crumple to the floor in a pile of aching limbs.

Hazy red eyes glance up, metal fingertips digging into dirt and hauling Morrigan onto her hands and knees painfully. She stares at her fallen friends and then at Regina's beating heart a few feet from her, come on Regina I know you can do it..

Regina squares her shoulders ready to expel magic when something wrenches her body into the air, an invisible force wrapping around her throat. She chokes, struggling for air and writhing several feet from the ground.

"Only light magic can defeat me and your as dark as they come! It was your destiny to be this way! And it will also be your undoing!" Zelena spits venomously and Regina grits her teeth.

"Don't tell me..what I can be!"

Zelena chuckles darkly and tightens her magical grip making Regina splutter. Morrigan edges forward cautiously, reaching a shaky hand for her lovers pulsing heart and repressing a painful groan at her cracked ribs, Come on Regina! Finish this!..

"I tried to be good once, but it wasn't in the cards! This is who I am, and its who you are!"

A metal gauntlet gently wraps around Regina's heart before its cradled against Morrigan's chest, I've got you beloved..Red eyes stare at her struggling lover as Morrigan drags herself to her feet with a painful groan.

Regina stares past her sister, feeling each delicate touch as Morrigan softly caresses her heart. A light suddenly explodes within her, shooting a warm and loving sensation straight into her soul and she gasps.."Your wrong sis.." Her hands snap open, a white light pulsing within her palms. Zelena startles and Morrigan smiles brightly.

"What are you doing?!"

"Changing." Regina's hands dart forward and a burst of white sends Zelena sailing through the air where she lands flat on her back. The dark ones dagger clatters to the floor a few feet away as Regina's boots crunch to the ground. Red lips pull into a sly grin and she saunters over to her alarmed sister.

"How?!"

"I make my own destiny!" Quickly Regina rips the glowing green pendent from Zelena's neck and they all watch as magic slowly seeps out of the alarmed witch. Brown eyes glide to the swirling portal and Regina smiles when it slowly fizzles to nothing.

Morrigan grins darkly, the heart in her palm sliding under her chest plate for safe keeping, now lets have some real fun with greenie..Shes pulled from her dark thoughts by a shriek and red eyes dart to the flying monkey heading straight for David and the baby, no you don't..Quickly she rushes forward, scooping up her broken sword from one of the Plymouth's and dragging the flying monkey to the ground. It screeches as she grabs its neck harshly, throwing back the broken ebony blade for a killing blow. The steel stops just short as a swirl of green smoke suddenly reveals a surprised and alarmed Little John in her grasp.."Little John, your back!" Quickly Morrigans black gauntlet releases his neck and she removes her broken blade from his throat.

"David the baby, is he okay?" Emma edges over to her father who gently scoops up his son from the baby basket.

"Yeah, he can handle anything, just like his big sister."

"Why am I getting a sense of da ja vu?"

David smirks at the imposing Knight.."But this time your not trying to steal him."

Morrigan clears her throat awkwardly and Emma frowns.."What? When did you..wait.."

"You were so much more tolerable as a baby Swan, kinda cute too." The blond pouts and Morrigan chuckles.

"You failed.." They quickly refocus on a smirking Regina who looks down on a louring Zelena.."Your not going anywhere."

"I beg to differ!" Gold snarls as Zelena is suddenly dragged toward the fuming dark one.."I'm going to make you pay for everything you've done to me!" Morrigan grins, her anger rising once more as she looms over the startled witch aside Gold.

"Your not the only one that needs to settle a score dark one!"

"Morrigan.." The knight ignores Emma as the heroes edge forward anxiously and Regina quickly lunges for the dark ones dagger.

"Oh I have special plans for you Zelena and believe me when I say.." Morrigan grabs Zelena's jaw and pulls her up to face blazing red eyes.."You'll regret ever touching my family when I rip your fucking fingers off one by one!" She tosses the angry woman back to the dirt and straightens herself.

"Well what are you waiting for?! Just do it!"

"With pleasure!" Gold pulls his arm back to release magic.

"No!" The man pauses, snarling at the dagger clasped in Regina's hand.."Enough! This ends now!"

"I'm not that merciful." Morrigan chuckles darkly, red sparks licking at her hands and forearms.

"Morrigan I said stop!"

"What?!"

The dark one takes a threatening step towards the former Queen.."After everything this witch has done your going to protect her?"

"Good magic stopped her, and good magic doesn't enact vengeance."

"She killed my son!"

"And kidnapped my daughter! And turned me against you, against my friends!" Morrigan adds aggressively but Regina simply shakes her head.

"Yes but this isn't the way..How many people have we killed trying to get what we want? What unspeakable things have we done to get our vengeance?"

Morrigans rage explodes and she tares off her helmet, throwing it across the barn.."You know EXACTLY what I was forced to do! I'm nothing like this bitch and I wont just stand by and let her get away with everything shes done to us!" She lunges for Zelena but an invisible force pushes her back and she whirls on Regina, seething red eyes glaring inches from the woman's face.

Silence...

Regina looks into livid red eyes and takes a calming breath.."Heroes don't kill."

"So now your a hero?" Zelena scoffs as Regina slides a gentle hand into her furious lovers.

"Today I am."

Fuck this I'm done!..Morrigan snatches her hand away and without another word, stomps out of the barn. The small group stare after her concerned as Regina stares at the magical dagger and pendant in her hands, it would be so easy to turn to darkness again..But I have light in me now and that's thanks to Henry and Morrigan. Perhaps there's light in Morrigan too, perhaps I can find it and pull it forward...Yes, maybe one day...

Morrigan throws back two white pills and washes them down with water, my ribs are killing me. I didn't even get a chance to slap Zelena silly. Fucking heroes..I guess its my fault for putting the idea in Regina's head. If the Evil Queen was still around she'd have joined in on ripping Zelena in two..Green eyes stare at the ocean, the sun slowly setting over the bay and a gentle draft of sea air brushing through ebony hair. She leans back on the bench, pressing her palms against her eyes and releasing an audible sigh.."Fuck I'm tired.."

"Well perhaps you should go home.."

She startles, green eyes darting to Hook who throws himself down next to her and retrieves a flask from his leather jacket.."Apparently they've called off the search because you do this kind of thing often."

"Yeah well..I get pissed off quite often."

"I gathered."

"What do you want Hook?"

"Cant a man just sit and watch the ocean."

"Not if he's sat near me."

Hook chuckles, taking a swig of the flask and extending it to her.."Helps ale all injuries lass." He glances down at her ribs and she narrows her eyes, snatching the flask.."How did you know?"

"Ive had a lot of injuries in my day."

"Your day? You look like your thirty, I doubt you've seen worse than me." Morrigan takes a swig of the burning liquid.

"Thirty? More like two hundred and thirty."

"Really?"

"Aye, Neverland is a hostile place."

"So is the Evil Queens palace." Hook faces her curiously.

"Swan mentioned a few things about you, and Ive spent my fair share of time around the dark palace but I dont recall meeting you before."

"It depends."

"Depends?"

"When you came to the palace. I may not have been captured when you visited, or I could have been in the dungeons or out burning a village. Time just seemed to stop when I was captured so I never really payed attention to what went on around me."

"I don't mean to sound..blunt, but what the bloody hell happened between you and the Evil Queen to make you fall for each other? It seems that you should be enacting vengeance on the woman not living with her."

Morrigan chuckles, taking another sip from the flask.."I know, its messed up right?"

"Aye."

"Well the person you saw a few days ago is the version of me your talking about, the part of me that wants to make the Evil Queen suffer. But as you know, all villains have two sides. The way I see it there's three categories, some of us are lost completely to vengeance and end up paying a fatal price, others like you and me are stuck in the middle, battling with our instincts to find an easy way out of emotional problems."

"And the other?"

"The others..Regina, she had the ability to go that one step further, to rise above a place so dark and hopeless, to be able to feel with her entire soul it ultimately changed her destiny. I believe there are only a handful of us that can achieve such things."

"So us, we're stuck in the middle?"

"We? No, I don't know you Hook, not enough to pass judgment anyway." Morrigan takes another sip and hands him back his flask.

"So you think I could be in that limited handful some day?"

"Sure why not, I seem to recall Regina saying your whole reason for coming here is to kill Rumpelstiltskin. It seems you haven't yet, but maybe that's because a certain blond has swooned the dear Captain into submission." Morrigan grins and he smiles playfully.

"No one gets one over on Captain Hook, you'll find that I'm the one who swoons the ladies." He raises his hook and slips it under her chin. Green eyes roll and she pushes the metal away.

"Please, you'll find that I'm more likely to get the ladies than you are pirate."

"Oh is that so, then I say we make a harmless wager. Whoever gets the eye of...Ruby first, avoids a skinny dip in the bay here."

Morrigan chuckles, standing from the bench with a slight wince.."I'm afraid you've already lost pirate, I already have little pups eye. But alas I wont partake, I'm with Regina and that's all the swoon I need."

"Got you leashed I see."

"Well your not wrong.." She grins cheekily and he raises a playful eyebrow.."Besides I think if I gave anyone else my affection Id be beaten to within an inch of my life. You don't ever cheat the Evil Queen."

"I thought she wasn't the Evil Queen anymore."

"Maybe not to everyone else." Morrigan grins darkly at the intrigued man and sets off towards town with a small limp..

An hour later and Morrigan lingers at the mansions door, her tongue wetting dry lips and fingers brushing against the brass nob, should I ring the doorbell or just walk in?..She can hear the faint sound of chatter beyond and fidgets, Ive never rang the doorbell before, but she might still be pissed and if I just walk in, it might piss her off more..She sighs, just fucking go in..Quietly Morrigan turns the handle and slips through.

Voices still emanate from the kitchen and she freezes, guess Swans here..Gods I don't have the energy for a fight..Quietly she slips up to the foyer and tip toes towards the staircase. Before she can ascend, there's a plume of purple smoke in front of her and a second later, she stands motionless below the glaring mayor.

"Regina?"

Green eyes dart to a curious Emma and Henry who step into the foyer. When attention focuses on Morrigan, Emma folds her arms skeptically as Henry quickly dashes forward and envelops her in a hug. She winces at the sharp pain in her ribs and awkwardly clears her throat at the glaring women.

"Are you okay?" Henry pulls back, inspecting Morrigan with curious eyes.

"I'm fine."

His nose crinkles.."Whats that smell?"

Morrigan takes an unconscious step away from the boy and his advancing mothers.."What?"

"You smell like Hook."

Emma cocks an eyebrow.."Why were you with Hook?"

"Yes, why were you with the pirate?" Regina accuses and Morrigan frowns deeply, What is this a fucking interrogation?..Her anger boils to the surface.

"I wasn't with Hook, he just appeared and we talked, why do I suddenly feel like I'm being interrogated?! Has someone else been murdered and your trying to pin it on me again?!" Morrigan shrugs passed the guilty party and paces for the door.."I knew I shouldn't have come back!"

"Morrigan wait.." Morrigan tries to push the door open but it suddenly slams shut with magic. She whirls on Regina who quickly raises her hands defensively.."I just want to talk, its been a difficult day for everyone. Miss Swan isn't here to check up on you shes just here to see if you'd returned safely. People are worried."

Angry green eyes flicker between the group.."If your so concerned whats with the cold shoulder as soon as I walk through the bloody door?! I swear it feels like sometimes you want me to hurt someone just so you can point fingers!"

Emma frowns.."Hey that's not fair. David and Mary Margret would've been here too but they're still in the hospital with the baby. No ones accusing you of anything, we actually came to thank you."

"Thank me?"

"You kept Zelena at bay and saved Henry back at the docks. I'm sorry we've been a bit distant lately but with the whole Zelena thing its been kind of a whirlwind."

"Your family now and family take care of each other." Green eyes refocus on Henry's warm smile but Morrigan suddenly stiffens.."Elinor!" She spins towards the door but is stopped by Regina's gentle hand.

"Elinor's fine, shes with Robin and Roland. She was so excited about camping I just couldn't say no."

Emma smiles weakly.."Shes a great kid."

"When do I get to meet her properly? I always wanted a sister."

Morrigan reels and Regina chuckles at her eager son.."Well I'm sure it can be arranged tomorrow Henry. There are things that need to be explained. Elinor doesn't know Storybrooke and it'll take some time getting her used to everything."

"I can show her around if that's okay?"

Morrigan smiles warmly at the almost desperate boy.."That would be great." Henry launches forward and hugs her again. She represses a groan and bites her inner cheek at the pain, fuck..

"I'm happy your back. I missed you."

"I missed you too Henry."

Regina frowns at her lovers discomfort, somethings wrong. Shes in pain.."Miss Swan we'll talk more tomorrow."

"Meet at Granny's for lunch?"

Regina nods.."See you there."

"Come on kid, lets give them some peace for a while."

"There's no such thing when it involves me." Morrigan mumbles, pulling the door open for the chuckling pair and feels Regina's hand slide into hers.."Bye Henry."

"Bye sweetheart."

The women watch Emma and Henry jump into the little yellow bug before the front door is closed with a thud. Morrigan moves towards the foyer but the hand in hers pulls her back slightly. She turns curiously to the glaring mayor and startles, what have I done now?.."What?"

"What happened?! Where is it?!"

"What the hell are you talking about?"

"Your injury!"

Morrigan scoffs, attempting to pull from Regina's grasp.."There's nothing wrong with me!" Shes suddenly pushed against the front door and hisses when her battered ribs bounce off the wood. Regina quickly bats away her protesting hands and pulls up the nylon shirt revealing angry purple and blue bruises.

"Jesus Morrigan! Why didn't you go to the hospital?!"

Morrigan snatches her shirt and pulls it back over her battered body.."I'm sick of being there, I'll heal myself tomorrow! I'm going to bed!" She tries to move but a firm hand pushes her back against the door and she startles at the sudden hand grabbing her hair and leg pushing its way between her thighs. Red lips ghost over hers, a purple tint in brown eyes as pearl teeth threaten to bite.

"Your not going anywhere!"

Morrigan frowns deeply, her arousal building and anger rising. She grabs the former Queens wrist and hip, attempting to push the body off but red lips suddenly crash against hers. Her lips remain sealed as a hand escapes under her blouse and she feels the tingle of magic healing her damaged ribs, fuck off coddling me!..She bites down on Regina's lip and the woman yelps, pulling back and glaring with deep purple eyes.."I can do it myself!"

A cruel smile rolls onto red lips.."But can you do this yourself?"

A strong pulse of magic roams Morrigans body and she cries out, but her pleasured groan soon twists into a primal growl and red eyes burn, son of a bitch!..Quickly she spins the grinning Queen, trapping her arms and ripping open her fancy white shirt. Buttons clatter to the floor, Regina's heels scraping against hardwood as shes half carried half dragged towards the dining room. Pink lips assault the woman's neck as hands fumble with the buttons on the mayors slacks. Irritated, a rough hand rips the top of the trousers open, breaking the zipper and the fabric is quickly pushed down smooth olive legs. Regina groans, wriggling in her lovers arms as a hand darts underneath her panties and squeezes her sex almost painfully.

Morrigan grins at the slick wetness coating her palm as she grinds her jeans against the woman's exposed backside and bites down on an olive shoulder. An angry growl bursts from red lips as Regina struggles fiercely to regain control.

Morrigan quickly releases her hold, forcing the woman to bend over the glossy dining table and wrenching her arms behind her back. She pulls the black scarf from her neck and ties the wriggling limbs together before ripping off the mayors laced thong. She grins darkly at the half naked woman presented to her and edges olive legs apart.

Regina groans when rough fingers slide through her folds and denim grinds firmly against her rear. She grins, chuckling darkly and clicking her fingers. There's a pause behind, the movements against her sex stopping and she slowly opens her legs further.

Red eyes stare at the eight inch strap on that's suddenly strapped around her waist. Morrigan spots the submissive move of her Queen and her arousal spills through her panties. She grabs the woman's hips, coating the silicon cock with sweet smelling arousal and there's a pleasurable moan as the shaft slowly slides into the woman's cunt and soon finds its rhythm. Morrigan pumps steadily, waiting for her lover to adjust before she picks up her pace and watches hips instinctively push back against her pelvice. She grins, pushing harder, slapping her thighs against Regina's backside and increasing the woman's desperate moans.

"Uhh..Morr..Morrigan I..I need.." Abruptly Regina's pulled up with a cry, the cock still buried within her and a hand pressed over her mouth. The arm around her waist keeps her upright as a firm hand pulls one of her rounded breasts free and squeezes it roughly.

"Quiet, your majesty!" Morrigan sinks her teeth into the woman's neck and gets a muffled whimper. Her strap on resumes its movements at a punishing pace, Morrigan staring at the woman's tightly sealed eyes as painful and arousing moan's echo from behind her hand, I think shes suffered enough..A hand slides from her Queen's supple breast and slides over the woman's sex. She watches purple eyes fly open and a pleasurable groan urges her on when she gently circles the woman's swelled clit. Black curls rub desperately against her hand attempting to get more friction and her pace picks up quickly. She can feel the restrained hands between them grasp painfully at her shirt and soon she retracts her hand, reveling in her Queen's pleasured cries.

Regina pushes down on the cock, raven hair firmly pressed against the shoulder behind as she rides out her orgasm. Her legs weaken and soon she finds her body being suspended by strong arms as Morrigans assault lessens and Regina's cries become whimpers. Fingers retract from her sensitive nub and she groans when the hard cock slides from her cunt. She pants, a thin line of sweat coating her brow and chest, her head nestling itself against the neck behind. She feels her bonds fall away and her trousers being pulled back around her waist.

"It seems the strap-ons reserved for angry sex." Morrigan chuckles, scooping her lover into her arms bridal style.

Regina bites a lip, hooking her finger around Morrigans shirt and leaning towards pink lips.."Who said its only for angry sex? And who said it has to be a strap on?" She chuckles as Morrigan's eyebrows shoot into her hairline.."Now take me to bed so we can celebrate our victory."

"As her majesty commands."

They grin darkly, lips locking in a passionate kiss and in a swirl of burgundy smoke, they're gone...

She lingers in the shadows waiting patiently and watching, I'm sorry Regina but I cant just stand by and do nothing, she has to pay for what she did to me..to us..A figure looms into view from the other end of the sheriffs station and Morrigan raises and intrigued eyebrow, well I guess Gold couldn't resist a visit either..

"Regina, I didn't expect you back so soon."

"I don't imagine you expected me at all dearie."

Zelena whirls from inside her cell, wide eyes refocusing on the placid dark one.."What are you doing here?"

"More like what are we doing here.."

Morrigan startles as the man turns towards her and with a sigh, she finally steps from the shadows, clever bastard..She stalks towards the bars, green eyes picking out the hint of fear within Zelena's.

"And why do you think we're here witch?"

Green eyes flicker towards the man and Morrigan fidgets, can I really be a part of this? Regina would be so upset with me if she found out..IF she found out..Oh not now knight..

"You cant kill me Rumple, I saw Regina take your dagger. And I don't think my beloved sister would approve of her true love murdering her own flesh and blood behind her back." Zelena smirks and it only infuriates Morrigan more.

"No she wouldn't, but luckily for me she'll never find out."

Gold nods.."Quite right, and as for the dagger, Belle has it."

"She wants me dead?"

"No of course not."

"Well then, you'll have to do as she wishes. If she has the dagger you have no choice."

"Yes, if she has the dagger.."

If?..Green eyes narrow at the smirking dark one.

"But she doesn't.." Gold pulls out the dark ones dagger and both women startle. Zelena quickly scrambles to her feet while Morrigan shifts back warily, the lying bastard! How did he even get it?!..

"She only thinks she does."

Morrigan frowns.."Gold what are you doing?"

"Helping both of us get what we want. You do remember what she did to you, did to your family?"

"Of course I do!"

"Well then, I'll do the honors, its less messy that way."

Morrigans stomach churns at the mans cruel grin, this doesn't feel right, maybe I should stop him..Don't you fucking dare! Don't you remember the pain she put you threw?! Stop being such a coward and get your revenge!..

"My father taught me something, the only useful thing before he passed on, a bit of slight of hand called follow the lady. Belle has a fake, this however is quite real."

Morrigan blinks and the dark one suddenly appears within the cell. Her heart races as the man stalks towards his target. Zelena backs up against her cell wall.."Wait, wait! I'm powerless now..Regina's got my pendent! My magics gone!" Zelena desperately looks to Morrigan.."You cant let him do this! What about Regina?! What will she think when she finds out?!"

"Oh dearie she wont find out, not from me anyway."

"But I cant hurt anyone! I cant.." Zelena breathes erratically, the dark one raising the dagger between them.."Why?!"

"Because I promised my son his death would be avenged, and Rumpelstiltskin never breaks a deal!" The dagger plunges into Zelena's stomach with a cringing slice of metal in flesh. Morrigan watches with horror and fascination as Zelena's wide green eyes and smooth skin slowly solidify to fine porcelain. The witch stares fearfully at her and she cant help avoiding her gaze, I shouldn't have come..This isn't me anymore..

Gold quickly pulls the dagger from Zelena's stomach and watches as his enemy splinters and crumbles into pieces. With a wave of his hand, the cell door swings open and he approaches.."I assume we have an agreement?"

Morrigan frowns.."Agreement?"

"You keep your mouth shut about the dagger and I'll not tell your Queen and friends you murdered Zelena."

"Technically you murdered her."

"But you didn't try to stop me. Don't test me dearie, do we have a deal or not?"

"Don't fucking threaten me Gold! I'm not some desperate peasant out for a deal! I'll keep quiet but only because I wanted her dead just as much as you!"

"Then we have a deal."

"We have an understanding, nothing more!" Morrigan scowls at the man and quickly disappears in a swirl of burgundy smoke...