A/N: I seemed to be on a roll right now!

Making her way over to the woman laying on the ground, Maleficent stretches up with the intention of taking another swipe at Cora without seeing the woman raise her own blade in the air and lunging it into the dragon's chest. Letting out a high pitch screech, the dragon still throws her wing across and knocks the older brunette flying once more. Falling down to the ground with a cry of pain, Maleficent reaches down with her claw and pulls hastily at the blade still embedded inside her. As she takes it out, she engulfs herself in black smoke returning to human form due to the lack of strength. Breathing heavily and clutching onto her wound which is seeping with blood, the blonde looks across the concrete witnessing Cora rise once again from her tumble. Gripping the blade tightly, Maleficent hides it behind her back and waits until the woman stands above her as she struggles to keep herself up.

"As I was saying-"

"You...lose.." Taking a sharp intake of breath, Maleficent pulls the blade into view with a weak smirk. "..I..win.." Pushing herself off of the ground feeling a great deal of pleasure from seeing Cora's horrified stare, the dragon woman gulps while trying to hold back a whimper as she stands. "..dark one...I summon you...to take me to my family..to Lily and..Regina.."

Without saying a word, the older brunette nods and turns on her heel, walking back towards town. Following close behind but with a struggle, Maleficent looks down at herself in fear as she cannot stop the bleeding from her wound. It may have only been somewhat of a scratch as a dragon but as human it's life threatening. Glaring at the woman in front of her, the blonde makes it to the library before falling against the door, prompting Cora to look over. Taking another sharp breath, Maleficent uses the door to lean on and support her. "Do not even think about taking the dagger..I know what you're thinking...move!"

Sighing despite needing to do as the dagger says, the older brunette walks into the library and heads straight into the elevator.

"You have got to be kidding...you took them to where I was trapped.." Standing beside the woman, Maleficent holds the dagger up to her face in warning. "Take me to them now!"

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"Mama I don't like this dream..I want to go home"

Catching a sob in her throat before scaring her child, Regina tightens her grips on the girl's back still in a tight embrace. "I know..pumpkin..me too..but hey..if we can't..I'm still here okay? You are never alone I promise you, you will always have me or your mother.."

"Why did your mama do this?" Glancing up innocently at the question, Lily grips onto the brunette's blouse.

Biting her lip, the mayor looks back at her daughter pondering how to answer such a question. "Because..she's not a very nice person..she doesn't know how to love very well and when I was your age and growing up, she didn't act like a mother should with her child..she liked to control situations and never really protected me. The problem here Lily, is that I grew up and moved on to be happy but she doesn't want that because it's not in her control, she wants me to stay with her no matter what..and that's not right pumpkin because everyone should have the right to express what they want in their life. Your mother and I would never stop you from doing what you want to do..I mean yes we would discipline, teach you right from wrong but ultimately when you're older..it's entirely up to you and until that day comes, I don't want you to ever stop dreaming of what you want to do or who you want to be"

Noticing the sad smile her mother gives, Lily touches her cheek. "You're not like her mama..you love me and protect me and all the other stuff mama's do.."

Getting teary, Regina leans down and presses her nose against her daughter's. "I do love you, I love you and your mother very much"

Cuddling in more, Lily looks around the room again. "I want to wake up..."

"I know me too.." Resting her chin on top of the small blonde's head, the brunette once again watches the flames cautiously while protecting her daughter against them like she said she would.

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Reaching down into the cave, Maleficent follows Cora through a tunnel leading towards the mines then watches as she runs her hand in a circular motion against the stone. As it shimmers to reveal a door, the blonde continues to glare as she walks in behind the older brunette. Stepping inside the make shift room, the dragon woman's eyes automatically fall onto Regina and Lily who are laid out against a make shift stone bed. Approaching them quickly, Maleficent glances across at Cora. "I should send you to that fiery hellhole that you have sent Regina and our daughter too" returning her gaze first towards their daughter, she leans herself against the stone, once again in need of support. Squeezing the girl's hand tightly, Maleficent presses a lingering kiss to the girl's forehead then pulls back looking hopeful. Seeing no movement, the dragon woman looks heartbroken and steps back momentarily. "No..please..no come on Lily..sweet girl, wake up for mommy"

Feeling choked and letting a few extra tears fall on top of those already fallen due to her wound pain, the blonde turns to face the brunette. Running her spare hand through the woman's dark locks then down to stroke her cheek, Maleficent takes a shaky breath nervous if it does not go right, needing the woman to help her right now with Lily. Leaning down until their faces are inches apart, the blonde whispers a quick 'I love you' and kisses her on the lips. Feeling a warmth spread across the woman's now plump lips, Maleficent lets out a small sigh as the brunette kisses back. Having felt herself being whisked away from Lily, Regina opens her eyes, briefly looking at the blonde then turns to their daughter.

"I..couldn't..she wouldn't.." The dragon woman looks on distraught because she failed.

Stroking across the girl's forehead, the brunette rubs their noses together. "Come on Lily remember what I told you. What I promised" leaning across, Regina places a light kiss to the small blonde's head. "It's time to wake up, let us see those beautiful eyes.."

Still with her eyes closed, Lily slowly smiles. "That tickles mama.." Sounding sleepy, the girl giggles.

Letting out a sigh of relief, Regina smiles back helping the small blonde to sit up. Seeing Maleficent, Lily gasps and wraps her arms around the woman's neck. "Mama was right, you came for us mommy, you saved us"

Tensing up at the tight hug against her wound, the blonde looks towards Regina for help as she is holding her side with one hand and the dagger with the other. Unlinking the girl's arms, the brunette holds onto Lily's hand unaware of Maleficent's injuries. "How did you know..."

Glancing over to Cora in the corner, the mayor follows the blonde's glare then gets up quickly to stand in front of them protectively.

"Regina..she's harmless...I have the dagger.." Holding the dagger up to the mayor, the dragon woman offers it to her.

Staring at the dagger, the brunette's face pales as she takes it seeing blood. "Mal.." Looking over to the blonde now slumped against the stone, Regina's eyes widen as her gaze falls against the woman's chest seeing the blood seep through Maleficent's hand. "..no.." Rushing over to her side, Regina looks towards Lily briefly who is biting her lip worried. "Baby look away.." Once the small blonde obliges to what she is told, the mayor lifts the dragon woman's hand inhaling sharply at the injury as she does. "You're going to be fine" looking up into the blonde's eyes, the brunette lets out a smile when the woman cups her cheek with her other hand while she places her own above the wound to heal it.

Feeling the pain disappear, Maleficent smiles then grabs hold of Lily properly and hugs her tightly. "I am so glad you're safe but..Lily dear it was your mama that saved you not me..I-"

"You had to save mama then she save me"

Reaching for the blonde's hand, Regina looks in awe. "You saved both of us"

Having stayed quiet for the majority of time, Cora rolls her eyes from her spot in the corner. "As much as I would love to hear all of this..."

"Do not speak. I know exactly what I am going to do with you" the brunette glares at her mother then stands up releasing Maleficent's hand while gripping the dagger and smirking.

"We're going on a little trip..."

A/N2: oooo what is Regina going to do to her mother?