No major TW for this chapter...

3 Weeks Later:

Morrigan stands semi naked, green eyes lingering on the image reflected on the mirrors surface. Her attention drifts to and from the small scars littering her body, constant reminders of her past, I was thinking about asking Regina to remove them but I dunno, not all of the scars were made by the Evil Queen and for some reason I feel the jagged white lines are totems, symbols of my failures and achievements..Green eyes refocus on a particular nasty scar above her hip and she represses a grimace, my time spent protecting the Queen certainly had its risks..

Her attention lazily sweeps her body before landing on the purple and black bracelet clasped around her wrist, the past three weeks have been difficult. Not having access to my magic is frustrating after using it for so long. Regina and Archie, even Emma say I'm doing well but their praise seems so..Patronizing. Regina walks on egg shells around me making sure no one says anything bad to the angry psycho, frankly its starting to get irritating. She means well but I just want to feel normal. Henry doesn't tip toe around me though, we've gotten closer in the past few weeks and he may have picked up on mine and the Queens relationship. He's a little Sherlock Holmes when he wants to be, still hasn't found me in his book yet but is adamant and persistent, doubt I'll be in there though, from what I've gathered, the book contains the main stories of princes and princesses villains and rising heroes, I'm none of those so the chance the book recorded my past is remote..

Morrigan huffs, stretching her limbs and clicking her neck..Today's a free day, I have no session with Dr Hopper, who evidently has cut our sessions down to three times a week which is a relief. But every session he's been diving deeper and deeper into my past, regretfully I had let somethings slip, certain torture sessions I endured, the incident with the bandits in the woods after the Queens failed ambush, And then I cried like a baby, it was pathetic, so now I try to avoid such conversations. The bugs right though, talking about it does make me feel better, helping vent any pent up anger but talking with him is..uncomfortable. Those are private memories that should only be discussed with someone I trust..She sighs, well no session today so maybe I can make myself useful..

Green eyes glance at the double bed behind her, the maroon sheets tussled and creased, returning to the mansion is a relief but its been boring as hell. The towns still on edge about me walking around free so Regina gently suggested that I stay indoors, just until a sufficient amount of time has passed for the moronic masses to calm. At the suggestion, I couldn't help my anger. Being confined to this house is not freedom and with the added bonus of the bracelet, I feel even more trapped. But Regina has been a massive help, even confided in me, telling stories from her past before the Evil Queen, before Leopold. She loves horses, one night we just talked for hours about Rocinante and my unscrupulous adventures with Magnus. Regina also seems more comfortable with our relationship. Indulging with a cheeseboard and wine in front of the fire one night elicited strong feelings, but still there's an uncertainty, its not the right time to engage the Queen sexually and thankfully, without protest, Regina understands my hesitance and accepts it. She truly is understanding and I believe I've fallen in love. God the L word, when will that slip out..

She moves away from the standing mirror and looks over the outfit sprawled on the bed. A dark red blouse with Grey skinny jeans and black high top boots. Of course a valued black leather jacket is there to finish off her look, Regina got it for me as a present since my last one was melted in the fire..She pulls her skinny jeans on when there's a knock at the door.

"Come in."

The door opens with a soft click and Regina walks in but freezes mid step at the semi naked body greeting her, Gods..Brown eyes rake up and down toned muscles but she notes scars littering white skin, I did most of those..She swallows harshly.

Morrigan looks up at the regal woman, red blouse in hand and frowns, why is she..Her eyes follow Regina's focus and she startles, she's never seen me this naked before..Quickly the blouse covers her exposed torso, I didn't even think! Stupid!..

"Shit sorry, I didn't think.."

"No no its okay don't be silly.." Regina clears her throat, finally meeting startled eyes and softens.."Really its okay, I just came to ask if you wanted to get out of the house for a while?"

Morrigan's fear is quickly forgotten, I can go out?..

"Yeah defiantly. No offense your house is beautiful but three weeks in here day in day out has started to grate on my sanity.." Regina grins.."So where are we going?"

"Well.."

Shifty brown eyes look away and Morrigan bites the inside of her cheek, Ugh, I can see a compromise coming..

"What do I have to do?"

"How did you.."

"Come on, I bet you talked to Swan and she only agreed to let me out if I did some sort of community service, am I right?"

Regina nods grimly.."I'm sorry."

Morrigan zips up her boots.."Its fine Regina, if it'll get them to trust me a little then I'll do their damn community service. Then maybe next time me and you can go out together..Just the two of us?" She stands, grabbing her leather jacket and throwing it on.

A warm smile pulls at red lips.."I'd like that."

"So, what has Swan got me doing? Rescuing a cat from a tree, picking up garbage.."

"Actually, its more like manual labor."

"Oh?"

"They need help putting up the final foundations of the new sheriffs station."

"Really? So they need my strong back to lift a few logs?"

"Something like that."

Morrigan slowly advances, swaying her hips more than necessary and grinning cheekily.."Will you be staying?"

Regina's eyebrow slowly lifts.."I suppose I will."

"To monitor me?" Morrigan stops just shy of the woman's personal space, linking her hands behind her back and raking green eyes over the mayors pantsuit, Time for round two. I WILL win this one..

"I guess so. I cant have you running off now can I."

"And why would I run away from such a beautiful woman?"

"Perhaps you'll find something as equally beautiful and try to pursue that instead."

Morrigan leans forward and raises a seductive eyebrow at the stoic woman.."I doubt such a thing exists, my Queen."

"Well as a precaution, I may have to chain you to my car so your not tempted."

"Then pray tell, how will I be able to help the poor sheriff if I'm chained to your car?"

Regina leans forward, Morrigan biting her lip with a wide grin.."Oh don't worry, I'd only chain your ankle, that way you can assist Miss Swan and I can keep you where I want you."

"My Queen, my Mayor and now it seems, my Warden." Morrigan quickly attempts to close the gap between their lips, Got you finally..Regina grins, sliding away from the dominant kiss and slipping around her, Damn it! So close..Morrigan stands still, her back straight and eyes forward as her Queen circles her slowly.

"Warden huh?"

Green eyes watch the prowling woman and she shivers as a finger is dragged across her red blouse and leather jacket.

Regina pauses just out of sight.."I think.."

Hands glide over Morrigan's shoulders and gently slide the leather jacket off.

"If I have to watch you all day.."

There's a shuffling of clothes from the wardrobe.

"Then I want to see more than a pretty face.."

Morrigan shivers as a finger glides down her spine before hands grab the fabric against her hips and gently pull upwards. Her heart races, her arousal building, I've lost already, I'm not in control of shit..She lifts her arms above her head and the dark red blouse finally glides free.

Regina tosses the fabric onto the bed and picks up the low cut tank top, this will do quite nicely..

"Arms by your side dear.."

Morrigan immediately obeys allowing the top to slip over her head before placing her arms through in succession. Regina circles, slowly pulling the black material over Morrigans toned stomach and intentionally stroking her fingers against the skin as she goes. Mischievous brown eyes stare at dilated green as she takes a step back to admire her handy work.

"Much better, wouldn't you agree?"

Morrigan glances at her new attire and extensive cleavage.."Whatever the Warden wants."

Regina's phone rings from her jacket, breaking the rising euphoria before its answered with a click and brown eyes continue their inspection of pushed up breasts.."What can I do for you sheriff?...Yes she agreed...We'll be down shortly..." She ends the call quickly, placing her cell back in her pocket.."It seems they're eager for the help."

"Well I better not keep them waiting.." Morrigan grins, grabbing her leather jacket and slides passed the regal woman.."..Or keep you waiting for that show Warden." She smiles wickedly, winking at the wanting mayor and exits the room with flare..

The mayors black Mercedes pulls to the side of the road opposite the construction site. Morrigan looks up at the semi built structure and sighs, They're not even half done! Almost finished setting the foundations my ass. But I'm embarrassed to admit, I'm scared. I haven't been in the public eye since the incident at the hospital over three weeks ago. There are a lot of people here..Green eyes scan the volunteers recognizing the dwarfs, Snow, a few of the fairies and the sheriff. The saviors mother seems to be dispensing water amongst the group as Swan and two dwarfs carry a large wooden beam, I'm a little nervous..A hand gently lands on her leg and green eyes dart to a smiling Regina.

"Your going to be fine."

Morrigan smiles shyly but with a firm nod, Regina finally slides from the car, well here we go..Morrigan follows the regal mayor across the dirty road and towards Mary Margret. She immediately feels eyes on her, the space growing silent as various people stop working to stare. She takes a deep breath, avoiding all eye contact, Just stay calm..

"Hey Regina, Morrigan, glad you could help out."

Morrigan watches the way Mary Margret intently stares, evaluating her with hopeful eyes.."Yeah well, anything to get out of solitary confinement."

Regina's pouts a little.."Is it really that bad dear?"

The lesser witch smiles playfully.."At times, but most defiantly the company is worth my lack of freedom."

Both women stare at each other, their flirting noticed by the saviors mother who stares in wonder but Morrigan quickly clears her throat, the mayor refocusing her attention on their nosy company.

"So what is it you'd like her to do? It seems you need all the help you can get, the foundations haven't been set and its been three weeks."

"We had problems with the order and it set us back a couple of days, another month and the foundations should be set."

"A month?! That's completely unacceptable! They should be done by the end of the week."

"That's just not possible, we don't have enough bodies to work that fast."

"Then find more."

Just then the panting sheriff decides to join the heated group. Morrigan notices the thin line of sweat on Emma's brow and her dirty hands and clothes, shouldn't have worn heeled boots today..

"Hey Regina, hey Morrigan, how've you been?"

Morrigan raises a questionable eyebrow at the blonds pleasantries, I haven't seen her in weeks but Regina had mentioned when she went for case meetings, Swan would always ask about my progress. Who knew the daughter of our enemy would care so much. Well she is Snow Whites daughter, I guess there's my answer..

"I'm fine...Thank you for asking."

Emma looks a little taken aback, Morrigan's green eyes flickering back and forth between the equally surprised woman and she shifts uncomfortably, this is awkward..She quickly refocuses on a couple of the dwarfs fumbling with a large beam in the background and so, taking advantage of the distraction, shes sliding passed the startled group and walking briskly towards the little men.

Bashful spots the placid witch approaching and drops his side of the timber, Happy shrieks as his arms crumble under the weight and the wood crashes to the floor.

"Bashful! Watch it will you!" The dwarf follows his brothers line of sight and his eyes bulge.

Morrigan can instantly see their worry as the noise around her suddenly stops. A shiver runs up her spine at the feeling of eyes on her back but she ignores it as best she can, fucking great..She looms over the two dwarfs who take a cautious step back.

"I suggest you move.." The two men quickly step to one side causing green eyes to roll, not like that morons..

"I meant away from the beam, or would you prefer to get bashed in the head? And yes the pun was intentional little man." Both dwarfs quickly step away as she bends down to grip the middle of the large piece of timber.

Happy cautiously steps forward.."Do you want a hand with that?"

Her grin widens as she slips her hands under the wood and lifts the timber onto her shoulder. The men gawk before green eyes are looking at them pointedly.."Where do you want it?"

Happy laughs, slapping his brother on the arm who stutters, running ahead of them.."Err here, over here, this way!"

Morrigan easily transports the timber across the yard with a bounce, the noise around her resuming and she grins at the whispers directed her way, well this is certainly a step in the right direction..

Emma watches the retreating trio a little stunned, well I certainly wasn't expecting that. I half expected her to punch the dwarfs for some stupid reason, and whats with that Thank You earlier?..She glances at Regina and shifts uneasy at the predatory look in brown eyes, Holy crap, Is she having certain..thoughts?!..She grimaces, ugh, don't think about that Swan..

"Well she's certainly keen."

Regina breaks from her trance, clearing her mind of her lustful urges.."Well being locked in the mansion has had its limits. I think its time shes released from house arrest."

"Its not house arrest Regina."

"Oh? And what would you call it?"

Emma sighs.."Yeah I suppose your right, it seems she's come far and she hasn't torn anybody's face off recently."

"Oh Emma.." Mary Margret shakes her head at her grinning daughter.

"Well it's only early Miss Swan, you have the rest of the day yet.."

Morrigan leans against a stack of cement bags, flexing her aching back muscles and joints, Jesus, I've been here for over four hours lugging wood and concrete about and they still haven't gotten any closer in completing the bastard! If I had my magic I could just build the foundations here and now. At the pace their going, it wont be done for another month..Happy and Leroy approach her pensively and she frowns, standing to her full height. Happy extends a small cup of water to her and she looks at it skeptically.

"Don't worry sister its not poisoned, believe me if we wanted you dead we're in a construction site where accidents are prone to happen."

Morrigan cocks an eyebrow at the grumpy man.."Indeed dwarf, so I suggest you keep that in mind next time you piss me off." She hesitantly takes the cup from Happy and inspects its contents before taking a sip.

"Anyway me and the guys were thinking, you have magic right? Why cant you and Regina just poof the building finished cause at this rate we wont be done until next Easter."

Morrigan frowns, finishing the rest of her water.."First of all, I no longer have access to my magic.." She waves the black and purple bracelet at them.."Second, since when are you interested in me using magic? Wasn't it you who voted to block it in the first place? Oh and there's no chance in hell you'd get the Queen to use her magic to make your lives easier." She chuckles, walking through the pair who promptly follow.

"Well what if we took that bracelet off you?"

"You cant, only the Queen can do that."

"Well what if she took it off?"

Morrigan laughs.."Good luck with that."

"Look, this is really important, it would help the people of Storybrooke trust you more. Hell you'd be doing us all a favor and we'd owe you."

She pauses, turning apprehensively to a frowning Leroy, perhaps if I helped, people would like me more and not be so scared. Maybe I can get Regina to take it off just this once..

"Fine I'll talk to her, but I'm not making any promises. If she says no then its a no got it?!"

"Yeah yeah, sure thing sister."

Morrigan frowns and quickly scans the construction sight. She spots the regal mayor sat on a deckchair under the outdoor gazebo reading a magazine. She'd noticed throughout the day brown eyes watching her and the woman would occasionally bring her water, When it was quiet Regina would steal a kiss when no one was looking, god I love that woman..

Regina's attention flickers up from her Prague entry to approaching anxious green eyes, Well whats this about then?..The magazine falls to her lap as Morrigan slides in front of her.."Everything alright?"

"Yeah I just wanted to ask a favor."

"What is it?"

"Could you possibly..take the bracelet off? Its just to help build the station faster, they're getting nowhere at this pace and I was thinking.."

"Out of the question."

"Why? Its just to help.."

"I said no Morrigan!"

Morrigan glares.."Why the hell not?! I'm just trying to help people!"

"You'll be doing yourself no favors! What if you lose control?! Its dangerous here, a lot of people could get hurt if something happens!"

Morrigan looks down at her fidgeting hands frustrated, I'm not even allowed to try and do the right thing!..

Regina sighs wearily and softens, I know what shes trying to do, she wants peoples forgiveness and thinks the the way of doing that is through her willingness to help. Its not wrong but what if she loses control? Peoples lives could be in danger. Shes done excellently over the past three weeks but the woman's temper is unpredictable, is it really worth the risk?..

Regina stands, setting the magazine down and placing a warm hand on Morrigans dusty arm. The woman continues to avoid her causing her to crook a finger under Morrigans chin and refocus frustrated eyes.."I know you want to help but its not worth it."

"But you'll be here if anything happens, and you said I've being doing so well..please Regina."

"I don't know Morrigan.."

"Please I need to do this. I cant trap my magic forever, I have to learn to control my emotions someday."

Regina pauses, maybe shes right, maybe this will be a huge step forward for her. Perhaps this is the best opportunity she gets to redeem some town credibility, besides if anything goes wrong I'll put her under a sleeping spell..She sighs deeply, staring into green hopeful eyes.."Fine."

Morrigans face lights up.."Really?!"

"But under one condition!"

"Anything."

"I'll be stood by your side throughout and you'll only use magic to build the foundations, that's it, nothing more! And if I see any hint of you losing control your sent to sleep, am I understood?"

"Well technically that was two conditions.." Regina frowns deeply and she quickly raises her hands defensively.."Okay okay, yeah sure, anything you want." Regina walks off and she frowns.."Hey? What about the bracelet?" She quickly jogs to the woman's side.

"Yes we'll get to that, right after we clear the site first."

"Oh, Yeah course."

The mayor approaches a tired looking Sheriff and with little protest, Emma reluctantly agrees. Five minutes later the curious workers stand on the dirty road away from the unfinished sheriffs station. Leroy slides up next to Morrigan grinning, and much to her discomfort, he nudges her in the ribs excitedly.

"Knew you could butter the Mayor up."

"I'd watch myself if I were you dwarf, I didn't butter her up, I simply had to compromise in a brutal fashion." She looks sternly at the little man and he stares at her a little alarmed. Inwardly she wants to burst out laughing but she skillfully masters her features, I love fucking with peoples heads..

"What deal did you have to make?"

Morrigan stares intently into his brown eyes.."In exchange for helping you, I have to meditate by the well in the forest without food and water for three days. That's assuming I don't blackout here."

"Really?!"

His face is too much!..A smile breaks through her facade and laughter bubbles from her throat.

Leroy frowns deeply.."Yeah yeah very funny. Just get on with it will you!" He stomps off with Morrigan's throaty laugh echoing after him.

"Don't feel to bad dwarf, half of it was true so your not a complete moron!"

Mary Margret, Emma and Regina walk up behind the laughing woman questionably.

"Whats so funny?"

Morrigan clears her throat, facing a grinning Emma.."Nothing, just messing with your little friends mind. I never knew dwarfs were so gullible.." She chuckles but quickly composes herself and clasps her hands together.."So, shall we do this?"

Determined, Morrigan paces to the front of the crowd with Regina falling in beside her warily. She takes a deep breath and raises the bracelet at the uneasy mayor.

"Remember, any sign of trouble.."

"I go to sleep, I know."

Regina hesitantly grabs Morrigan's wrist and attempts to calm herself, Okay, we can do this..She pushes her magic into the bracelet and a moment later, there's a click and it drops into her palm. She stares intently at green eyes awaiting any change.."Well?"

I can feel my magic returning..its powerful and there's a hell of a lot of it. I need to get rid of it..Morrigan's anger bubbles away under the surface, I need to pull at that anger to activate my magic but I have to be careful not to pull too much or I may lose control..Green eyes slide shut as she steady's her breathing and concentrates. After a pause, red eyes slide open and Regina quickly steps forward.

"Morrigan?"

"I'm okay, everything's fine.." Her smile alleviates the older woman.."I'm going to start."

With a nod, Regina takes a small step back but observes intently, so far so good..

Morrigan's hands slowly rise and she pulls at her magic. Large wooden beams, steel and cement gently lift from the ground, floating aimlessly in the air before beginning to simultaneously slot into place around the building. Shes hasty to pick up on the oo's and Ahh's of the crowd behind and a small grin tugs at pink lips, they're impressed and I feel better with every passing second..She smiles broadly, its working!..

Emma watches the building slowly but surly piece itself together, Shes saving everyone a hell of a lot of time and man power doing this. The witch is clearly changing for the better and it'll be hard for anyone in the town to see that now. Lets just hope there isn't a slip up..David roughly pushes passed her, heading straight for Morrigan and she panics, Oh crap! Spoke too soon!..Emma glances at her startled mother and quickly rushes after him.."David!"

Morrigan feels a presence before soon an anxious David is in front of her, an exciting gleam in his eye.

Regina watches Morrigans smile twist into a grimace and she finds herself scowling, worst timing ever Charming!..

"David you need to go!"

"Look I'm sorry but I think I found something."

Mary Margret and Emma step into the group and the blond quickly attempts to grab his arm.."David you really have to go." He steps away from her hand and erratically lifts a bunch of papers.

"I may have found survivors of your village!"

Morrigan frowns deeply, her anger rising. The erratic man continues to draw her attention causing her magic to waver.."I am not interested in your misinformation Shepherd, Leave!"

The women can sense the rising tension and Emma promptly moves to grab her father again but is nudged away. Regina grits her teeth, narrow eyes darting from an erratic David to a seething Morrigan.

"Sheriff remove your father or I will!"

I'm trying! David you moron! So not the time!.."David we can talk about it later, Morrigans a little busy."

David continues staring and Morrigan bites her cheek, drawing blood from delicate skin, He's pissing me off! You better step back Shepherd!..She feels a magical hand on her back attempting to sooth her but her simmering anger is reaching its pique.

"But I think I found witnesses to the fire, some say they spotted a girl hiding by a well when Georges men attacked."

Morrigans anger flares and she loses focus. A heavy beam of timber falls from the air crashing into the outdoor gazebo within the construction yard.

The loud crash elicits everyone's attention and Mary Margret's eyes widen.."David come on you can tell her about it later." She grips her husbands hand tightly and attempts to pull him away.

"But I have statements, people said they saw a little girl so perhaps shes not dead! Perhaps she was swept up by the curse and brought here!"

Regina glares at the pleading man, he's pathetic! Instead of admitting what hes done, he's trying to make up excuses just to keep his title as Hero!..She glances at afflicted red eyes, this isn't good, perhaps I should cast the sleeping spell now..

Morrigan's rage bubbles, her muscles tingling with primal dark magic wanting to be released, I need to get away from him or I'm going to loose it!..Red eyes dart to the man and a snarl ripples from her throat. Everything freezes as four sets of wide eyes refocus on her and the construction objects float eerily above the ground in the distance.

Morrigan breathes heavily through her teeth, attempting to calm her darker side but she knows shes too far gone, fuck this!..She pounces forward, David jumping from her path as she walks briskly into the construction yard. She pulls at her magic and immediately the objects in the air resume their work but at a dangerous pace.

Regina attempts to follow only to be pulled back harshly, narrowly avoiding a floating bag of cement. She roughly pulls her arm from Emma's grasp with a scowl.

"You cant go in there its too dangerous!"

"I'm not just going to stand back and let her lose control again!" Regina quickly steps back as a flying piece of timber comes uncomfortably close to her head. Objects consistently swirl around a furious Morrigan, burgundy smoke popping up around the building erratically.

"I'm sorry I just.."

Regina whirls, throwing David through the air with magic where he hits the road with a heavy thump. Mary Margret shrieks, running to his side as heels stalk forward but Emma is quickly blocking the furious mayors path.

"What the hell are you doing?!"

A red lip curls.."You couldn't leave well enough alone could you shepherd! Whatever happens, whatever she does its on your head!" There's a loud crash and all eyes dart to the tornado of flying objects.

My angers slowly slipping away but I need to do more! I still want to run over there and rip the fuckers head off!..Morrigan dangerously pushes her magic forward, her hands pressing against the dry wall and Immediately the flying objects plummet to the floor with a sequence of crashes and bangs. Red eyes slam shut as she focuses on her hate for Charming. The dry wall under her hands is blanketed by a mist of dark red magic as it spreads wildly throughout the foundations.

Morrigan thinks of her torture sessions with Teach. The magic flourishes bringing windows, doors, flooring, roofing, tiles, wallpaper, lights and plumbing to the slowly forming structure. Sweat beads at her forehead, My magic..one last push..But this time she thinks of Regina, of Henry, and of Elinor. Dark red magic suddenly flares, streaks of purple light branching out from under her palms and seeping into the building. Within the station various rooms and jail cells are quickly constructed until Morrigan's magic stops abruptly, Holy Shit I feel dizzy..She crunches harshly to her knees, slouching forward and resting her forehead heavily on the bricks of the newly formed station.

Suddenly a pair of gentle hands pull her back onto someones chest and she immediately knows the body behind, Regina..Green eyes remain sealed as a hand gently strokes the side of her face and her world fades, I..I cant feel my legs..She panics, her body slowly shutting down against her erratic minds wishes, No this cant happen! Not now!..Unwillingly she lets go and slowly slips into unconsciousness.

Regina gently shakes the woman in her arms, Emma, Mary Margret, the dwarfs and David looking on in anticipation.

"Morrigan? Speak to me dear?" There's a shooting pain in her chest as the fading body lies limp in her arms. Quickly she listens for breath and presses two fingers on a well known pulse point, No breath, No pulse..Brown eyes widen.."No no! Wake up! CALL AN AMBULANCE!"

Emma quickly pulls her phone from her pocket, dialing hastily as Regina lies the paling woman on the dusty ground.

"Morrigan!" She places an erratic hand on the younger woman's chest.."You don't get to leave me now! Not after everything!"

The emotionally frustrated mayor pulls at her magic, a dark purple mist ghosts over Morrigans chest before seeping into her body. Glassy brown eyes shimmer a vibrant purple as a small burst of energy jolts the limp body off the floor, Breathe damn you!..

Emma quickly moves over to the approaching crowd and ushers them back.."I need everyone to stay back!"

"You heard her people, stay back!" Emma raises a questionable eyebrow at Leroy and in return gets a simple shrug, complicated fellow ain't ya Leroy..

Regina almost whimpers, her heart aching as Morrigan slowly slips away, please no, please don't leave me. This cant happen again, I cant lose another love..Regina pushes a large pulse of magic into the ailing body beneath, her soul going into that final burst before Morrigans eyes fly open and she gasps deeply for air.

Morrigan desperately scratches at the body above, green eyes darting from place to place as she frantically tries to sit up but the hand on her chest keeps her in place.."What.." A tear involuntarily slips from Regina's happy eyes.."Whats.."

"Shhh, Your okay, everything's okay."

After a beat, Morrigans breathing levels out as a grinning Emma bends down beside her and rests a hand on her dusty shoulder.."You like to cause a scene don't you?"

"You cant deny..I make your job..a hell of a lot more interesting.."

A playful smile tugs at the blonds lips.."That you do."

Morrigan's head drops to the dusty floor, eyes slipping shut and a weak painful groan escaping pink lips, well that was eventful, I'm exhausted. Every muscle in my body is aching. Something went seriously wrong at the last push, it felt different somehow, more..raw, it drained the shit out of me. Must be why I blacked out..A gentle thumb continues to stroke her temple and green eyes crack open, refocusing on vibrant whiskey eyes lingering above.."Are you okay?"

Regina chuckles.."You nearly died and your asking me if I'm alright?"

"I nearly died?!"

Regina nods grimly..Shit so I didn't black out, I actually died?..Morrigan pushes herself painfully onto her elbows after a small protest with the hand on her chest.

"You need to lie still and rest."

Morrigan looks at the mayor earnestly.."Can you help me up please?"

Regina frowns but finally concedes when she sees vulnerability in green eyes. She wraps an arm around the woman's back and grabs one of her hands. Emma rushes over to the pair and together they hoist a groaning Morrigan to her feet.

A wave of pins and needles prickle at her wobbly legs and she leans on both women, come on you bastard legs! Work!..

"Do you need to go to the hospital?"

Morrigan scoffs at the concerned sheriff.."Of course not, I'm not an invalid."

Emma grins at the woman's sass before quickly looking around for her mother.."Mary Margret can you get us a chair?" The pixie haired woman nods and immediately darts off into the crowd.

Morrigan glances around but pauses when she spots David staring at her, Jesus he looks pathetic. He's never going to stop bugging me is he..The mans words echo around her mind, it cant be true, and even if it was its impossible to know if the little girl was Elinor, There were many children in that village around her age at the time of the attack, it could have been any one of them. I refuse to fall back into false hope, especially after how it tore me apart the first time..

"David go home.." The people around her startle at the soft tone.

"I'm sorry."

She looks away uninterested as he wanders off through the crowd defeated. She feels Regina's hand squeeze hers lightly as Mary Margret rushes into the clearing with a chair and a bottle of water.

"Here, and I got you some water."

With help from the two woman, Morrigan is slowly lowered into the chair and takes the water gratefully.."Thank you." She swigs the whole bottle quickly with Regina watching concerned.

"Are you sure you don't want to go to the hospital?"

Morrigan shakily wipes her sweaty brow with the back of her hand.."I'm fine."

"I'd feel much better if you did."

Morrigan sighs, peering up at emotional brown eyes, that look reminds me of when Henry brought me Starbucks..Fuck sake, I cant say no to that beautiful face..

"Fine.."

Regina smiles weakly.."Thank you."

Emma picks up on the lovers concern and smiles, I'm pretty sure most people here have caught onto the affectionate behavior between the two. I can guarantee by tomorrow the rumors will be swirling around town. Regina's not going to be happy but why she has to hide her relationship from the rest of the town I dont know, shes the Mayor and the Evil Queen, since when does she care about what anyone else thinks of her? Unless..Its probably Henry, shes probably scared of telling him about the relationship encase he rejects it. The kid will be fine though, he'll probably encourage his mom to be happy..

Morrigan can finally feel her legs again and slowly, with unwanted support from Regina, stands and takes a couple of shaky steps forward. Wide green eyes finally take in her surroundings.

"I did it.." She stares at the rebuilt sheriffs station. Its a replica of its predecessor with an exception of the brickwork, which is now red and the roofs tiles are slated black with speckles of purple.

"Yes you did." Regina watches her lover with pride and affection, well done my love..She cant help an urge to kiss the woman passionately but brown eyes quickly take note of the nosy crowd in the background and she stiffens, how much did they see?..Panic surfaces at the back of her mind while Emma approaches a smiling Morrigan.

"Great job I'd say, although I'm not sold on the brickwork, I liked the old color better."

Morrigan grimaces.."You mean a vile yellow like that awful car of yours?"

"Hey don't talk about bug like that."

"I think I just saved the people of Storybrooke a second eye sore, you should be thanking me.." Both women grin but glancing at Regina, Morrigan takes note of worried brown eyes staring into the crowd. Shes also is attentive to the olive hand that's dropped from her arm so she quickly clears her throat, drawing the dazed mayors attention, Perhaps its time to go..

"Regina should we go?"

"Yes of course. Thank you for your help Miss Swan, Miss Blanchard. I'll be in touch soon about my case sheriff."

"Yeah no problem, and Morrigan? We all appreciate what you did for us. And thanks for not killing David." They grin at each other, Emma noting the way Morrigan slouches at an angle.."Do you need any help back to your car?"

Regina quickly jumps in, wrapping her arm around Morrigans.."No we can manage."

Morrigan nods respectively at the blond before she and Regina are slowly walking back to the black Mercedes. She flops onto the black leather seat, her head leaning back and eyes closed wearily. She feels the vibration of the engine before soon they pull away from the newly built sheriffs station in silence, next time Swan asks for my help, I'll just be content with saving a cat from a damn tree...