Being the first to wake up, Henry looks towards the double bed curiously as to whether things went to plan last night as both himself and Lily were fast asleep when the two women had returned. Seeing his mother cuddled into Maleficent's side, the teen smiles to himself at the confirmation that it did. Getting up and dressed as quietly as he can, Henry then gently wakes Lily who slowly sits up. Looking to her brother, the small blonde watches as he puts a finger to his mouth then points to their parents so she knows to not make any noise. Lily grins on sight then crawls to the bottom of her bed and gets up to dress herself. Writing a note and placing it on the bedside table on his mother's side, the teen then takes Lily's hand and the beach bag before heading out.
Waking up slowly, Regina keeps her eyes closed with a smile as she snuggles up more into Maleficent's side while holding the woman's hand on top of the blonde's tummy. The dragon woman begins to stir at the movement then peers down at the smiling brunette and kisses her head before asking sleepily. "Why is it so quiet?...Lily snores..."
Finally registering what the blonde has said, Regina opens her eyes with a squint and looks towards the empty beds. "Because they are not here?...what.." Pushing herself up slightly to look over at the time, she spots the note on the side and grabs it before returning to her place with her head rested on Maleficent's shoulder. "Henry...oh Henry has taken Lily out already to the beach as he didn't want to disturb us after last night and they will be in front of the ice cream truck when we decide to surface, if not he has his phone..hm, I raised him well"
Wrapping her arms around the brunette once again when she is in place, the dragon woman frowns. "What does he mean dear? After last night?...wait did he know?"
Hoping that it is okay by the way she asked, Regina bites her lip. "Yes?...I'm sorry I just needed him to take care of Lily so I could take you out and also I wanted to make sure he was okay with it. There has been times when I have treated him terribly and I want to be a good mom. If anything he was really happy, I know that he likes you and I think he appreciates the fact that you have given me my happy ending, the one thing I've been searching for"
"Regina there is no need to apologise, I wasn't accusing you, of course you would tell Henry, he is your son and I know just like he does, that you love him very much. I'm glad he approves, he is a sweet boy and I love how he treats and protects Lily. I'm proud to have him part of our family" stroking the brunette's arm in reassurance, Maleficent presses another kiss to her head.
The mayor smiles briefly then tilts her head up to kiss the blonde on the lips. "You know there is something else I want to ask you, on top of what I asked last night..."
Looking intrigued, the dragon woman raises an eyebrow. "Oh?"
Leaning up and stroking Maleficent's cheek with the back of her hand, Regina nods. "Call me romantic but...I was wondering how you would feel about us getting married...here? Just the four of us? That way we can make sure it actually happens without a magical mishap and without sounding horrible, neither one of us has any other family to be concerned with"
Watching her in amazement and awe, the blonde smiles. "It sounds...perfect"
Letting out a small squeal which Maleficent finds adorable, the brunette plants a series of kisses on her lips. "Now we have to tell Lily.."
Chuckling, the dragon woman nods. "She's going to go crazy..but in a good way"
Smiling up at her, Regina kisses her cheeks then nose, also turning into a softy like the comment she made yesterday to her now fiancée. Frowning slightly, the mayor then sits up and scrambles to her feet, just about managing to say 'bathroom' as she heads to the bathroom door and in.
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Sat on top of the sand with her legs either side of her current sand masterpiece, Lily slaps her hand down on the upside down bucket containing what she is hoping to be the next tower. As she then prises the bucket up with both hands, the small blonde giggles at the feel of hat being firmly pressed down onto her head. Discarding the bucket, she quickly grabs the hands that are on her head then looks up seeing her mama.
"What are you making pumpkin?" Regina sits by the side of her, tightening her sarong so she doesn't get sand stuck to her.
Pointing to what she has already made, Lily smiles. "It's a castle mama..see four towers" holding up four fingers as she explains, the small brunette lifts her bucket up again, pulling a puzzled look and biting her lip at the thought of something missing.
Leaning across, the brunette kisses her head then whispers in her ear. "Its needs a moat..here.." Taking the girl's spade, the mayor begins to dig around the castle. "Now we just need water but we will get that when your mother and Henry are back from getting ice cream" passing the spade back over, Regina watches adoringly as Lily grins then takes over digging deeper in the holes her mama already made.
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"So how was it?"
Henry looks over to Maleficent as the pair begin to walk back across the road, ice creams in hand.
Raising an eyebrow, the blonde looks back confused. "How was what Henry?"
The teen rolls his eyes. "Well considering you and my mom haven't really stayed away from each other since your date last night and the obvious round piece of metal you're sporting on your finger, you tell me?"
Chuckling at the realization, the dragon woman smiles at him. "Yes your mother did warn me that you already knew. I was also informed that you approve which is good to hear because now? I cannot wait to marry her...here"
Grinning, Henry looks towards his mother and sister in the distance. "Oh so she already asked you that part too..I think it's a great idea because we are all she needs you know. I know this is going to sound horrible but, not everyone in Storybrooke has forgiven mom yet despite her heroic actions recently..they act all nice to her face but..I've heard them. I know you guys are serious and I knew from the moment we faced Cruella there was more to your story, you was even willing to walk away so she would be happy when you thought she hated you"
"I thought she did...and everyone else in Storybrooke they act that way because they have never seen past the Mayor or Queen and just seen Regina like you and I have..we have seen the mother..the friend. The woman she once was and was so brave enough to fight her way back. That said no matter what gets thrown our way, I will always protect her and you and Lily. Besides we have gone through enough already"
"True, and thanks" the teen then watches as the dragon woman looks down towards the brunette on arrival and her face lights up with a smile.
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Sitting down on the opposite side of their youngest child, Maleficent passes over Lily's ice cream as Henry gives his mother hers then sits himself on his towel with his book.
Screwing her face, the small blonde tilts her head side to side trying to make out exactly what had been given to her. "Mommy that not ice cream?"
Laughing at her face, the blonde strokes her hat covered head. "Yes it is but it is also hot and I know you love your ice cream and wouldn't want to lose any of it so I asked for it to be put in a bowl. Then I knew you would complain about the wafer so they just stuck it on top"
Biting her lip with a nod, the girl looks up at her. "It's an upside down ice cream?"
Nodding in confirmation, Maleficent passes her a spoon. "I suppose it is.."
Leaning behind their daughter, Regina takes hold of the dragon woman's hand, giving her a look before speaking. "Lily? We have something we need to tell you.."
Looking up between them while pulling her backwards spoon out of her mouth to get the most of the ice cream, Lily then licks her lips. "What is it mama?"
"You know how last night I took your mother out for dinner? Well I asked her a very important question now they we are a family.."
Letting out a small gasp, the small blonde nearly drops her bowl excitedly. "You have another me?!"
Frowning, Regina looks to Maleficent briefly before shaking her head. "No pumpkin..I asked her to marry me..."
"...and I said yes" the blonde joins in then shows Lily her hand gaining an eye popping 'ooooo' as the girl stares at her mother's ring.
"That pretty mommy! That pretty like you!"
Bumping the child playfully, the brunette winks over at Maleficent. "Yes I thought so too"
Giggling, Lily looks between them again while going for another scoop of ice cream. "I'm happy"
Pressing a kiss to her head, the dragon woman smiles. "That is what we like to hear sweet girl...but..there is also another minor thing regarding us getting married. We are going to do it here with just me, your mother, you and Henry"
"And you get to be the flower girl of course" Regina kisses her cheek then leans over to peck the blonde's lips. Lily looks all startled and quickly places her bowl down carefully before hugging them both excitedly. "But now what do we need to do?"
Pulling away, Lily grabs her bucket seriously and stands. "Get water for the hole!"
Laughing, the mayor shakes her head also standing. "The moat Lily!" Going to lead the girl down to the sea, the brunette pauses and lifts Maleficent's chin up to face her, kissing her again. "My dear dragon will keep guard of our castle while we are gone"
Sniggering into the kiss, the blonde pulls back and bows her head. "Yes your majesty"
A/N: there is something not quite right...but yay wedding!
