I just want to point out that all I know about the MD/lg world is what I've read. I'm no expert, so if I got anything wrong, I'm sorry. Also, this is AU. Yes, Regina and Mal have magic, but there was no curse, there is no bad blood between Mary Margaret and Regina, Emma's parents really are dead. AU. I'm sorry, but this chapter is more story and no smut, but there will be smut again, I promise.
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Chapter 3
Over the next month, both Mal and Emma fully moved in with Regina, though Mal kept her apartment for if she ever needed her own space, Emma couldn't afford to do that. She'd save money by not paying rent, though she told Regina it was just because she didn't see the point. She was out of her league when it came to where they all were financially.
Mal and Regina knew Emma was too embarrassed to discuss her finances, so they agreed that was something they just wouldn't bring up. When they'd go out, one of them would always rush to get the check, they'd left money when Emma wanted to go grocery shopping, but when she didn't use it, Mal put it in Emma's account.
Regina noticed Emma seemed to love to spend time in her 'little' headspace and while previously it wasn't something she had interest in, she found she loved when Emma was little. She loved dressing her and doing her hair and loved being called mommy. She even – though she'd never admit it – loved the cuddles.
Mal loved Little Emma, so she made a nursery for her as Emma would act around the age of three when she was in that space. It had a princess bed for her naps, toys, stuffed animals, books, and a rocking chair in which Mal loved rocking her baby after a hard day at work. She'd smile as Emma would suck her thumb or pacifier and cuddle with her.
Emma also loved being submissive and essentially 'letting go' when her lovers would take charge. She liked not having to think or make her own choices and loved pleasuring her Mistress and Majesty – or her Mama and Mommy depending on the situation. She also wore a collar at all times and loved it as to anyone else, it simply looked like a fancy choker, but to her, it meant she was wanted and loved.
Emma didn't enjoy her job as much as she thought she would, but again, didn't admit it. Regina and Mal knew, but they didn't want to push her. The two were in Regina's home office when the subject of their conversation came in the house, after only being gone a couple hours and closing the door a bit harder than they were used to.
"Emma?" Regina called, worry in her voice. "What's wrong princess?"
Mal looked down the hallway and saw Emma running up the steps, her boots in the middle of the hall and her coat just flung aside. "Something is up." Mal said softly, picking and hanging up Emma's coat and putting her boots away. "Do you want me to talk to her or do you want to?"
"Maybe we both should." Regina said softly. "I think she needs her mommy and her mama."
They went upstairs and looked in Emma's nursery. Under the blanket, they could see that she was crying. Regina sat on one side of the bed and Mal on the other. "Princess, tell Mommy what's wrong." Regina said, softly rubbing Emma's back over the blanket.
"Mommy and Mama are gonna be mad at Emma." Her voice came and Mal rose a brow to Regina.
"Honey, why would we get mad at you?" She asked softly. "Please come out of the blanket and talk to us."
Emma sniffed and rolled on her back, pulling the blanket down so her face was showing. It was obvious she'd been crying and Mal stroked her cheek. "Princess, please talk to us."
Tears filled Emma's eyes. "Big Emma is scared for me to tell you."
"Why is she scared, sweetie?"
"She's scared Mommy and Mama won't want us anymore." She sniffed. "I'm tryin ta make Big Emma come out, but she won't."
Regina knew that meant Emma was so scared, she went into little headspace right away. She took Emma's hand and laced their fingers. "Mommy and Mama love big Emma and little Emma and we will always want you, my love. I promise, anything you tell us will not change how we feel about you."
Emma sniffed and closed her eyes. When she opened them, she looked between the two. "I…I got in trouble at work today and I…I quit. I just told Graham I was done and left. I know I can't afford to do that, so I will go back, I just…I needed to walk away and then I didn't know what to do and little Emma told me to come home."
Mal sighed. "What happened?"
Emma wiped her eyes. "Graham called me into his office and told me that I've been messing up on my paperwork and he can't ignore it anymore."
"That doesn't sound like you got in trouble; it sounds like he just needs you to fix some things."
"Yeah, but I was so embarrassed. I asked him what I was doing wrong, and he said he can barely read my writing and anything that has numbers is always wrong. I didn't know that working at the station would mean so much paperwork or I wouldn't have applied. I'm so stupid! I'm so stupid and when Graham was pointing everything out, all I wanted to do was cry and I can't do that at work, so I told him this isn't the job for me, and I left."
Regina pulled Emma into her lap. "You're not stupid, my love. Honey, you were in and out of schools your whole life. Did you tell Graham about that?"
Emma shook her head. "I didn't want to admit it. Mommy, I am stupid.
Mal moved closer and wrapped her arms around them both. "Emma Swan, I don't want to hear that anymore. You are not stupid at all, my love, but if you want to, we can work on your numbers and writing. I'd love to help you if you want it. I can take some half days at work and we can have school time."
Emma shook her head. "I can't. I have to try and get my job back. I…or maybe I'll ask Granny if I can get my waitress job back. I need to work; I…I need money."
"What does our little Princess need money for?" Regina asked softly.
"Life." She answered. "I'm not like you two; I don't have savings or anything."
Regina ran her fingers through Emma's hair. "Do you have bills? Credit card debts or anything?"
"I'm not in debt, no. I do have my cell phone, car insurance, gas, food, that kind of stuff."
"Baby, we can take care of that." Mal stated softly. "We've been wanting to ask you about all of this anyway. I know that adult part of you and your pride is going to fight it but come with us tonight. We found a whole community of people who like things like us, and we've been invited to their clubhouse. They know we're new to this, and they just want you to meet some other littles and see that this is normal and okay."
"But…what do I do about work?"
"You let us take care of you." Regina said. "We want to. If you feel the need to pay us back in some kind of way, you can cook us meals or clean the house. Honey, we know you've not been happy with work. How would you feel about having this be our life? Some days you can be our Princess and other days, you're our pet. It all depends upon how you feel."
"But what about when I feel really little? You can't stay home from work all the time."
"Okay, baby you're worrying too much." Mal stated. "Do you want to have this be full time? First thought answer."
"Yes, Mama."
"Do you want me to help you with your education?"
"Yes, Mama."
"Will you come with us tonight and meet some others in the lifestyle?"
"Yes, Mommy." Emma said, answering Regina. "Mommy, is it just littles and bigs?"
"No baby. It's littles, pets, mommies, daddies, owners, everyone in the alternate lifestyle. So, you can come as either our Little Princess or our pet princess."
"No one will laugh at me?"
"No baby girl." Mal assured her.
"I wanna be Little Princess Emma tonight."
Regina smiled and kissed Emma's cheek. "Okay, then Little Emma needs to take just a little nap before dinner and then we can head out. And don't worry, Mommy Gina is going to call Graham and just have a conversation. Don't worry, you're not in any trouble."
"I'll rock you if you want, baby girl." Mal said and smiled when Emma shuffled to her lap.
"Thank you for not sending me away." Her little voice was filled with appreciation.
"We will never send you away." Regina assured her. She then left her girls to go talk to Graham.
Maleficent helped Emma change into jeans and her favorite purple t-shirt with a crown and the word "Princess" in jewels. "Do you want your pacifier, baby girl?" Mal asked softly. "You know what we said about sucking your thumb."
Emma gave a pout but nodded. "Okay, pacie please."
Mal clipped it on Emma's shirt and then cuddled with her on the rocking chair. Emma sucked on her pacifier as she rested her head on Mal's shoulder and it didn't take her long to fall asleep. She laid their baby girl in the princess bed and went down to find Regina. "Graham okay with Emma leaving?"
Regina gave a nod. "He felt terrible because he never meant to make Emma feel bad or insult her, but he understands. Turns out, he could sense Emma struggling to stay out of that little headspace."
"How does he know about that?"
"Apparently his wife is a little. Get this, David and Mary Margaret have a little named Neal. Theirs is strictly age play though, but they have nothing against the sexual aspect."
"How did you find that out?"
Graham told me when he asked if we had heard of the Alternate Clubhouse. I told him we were going tonight, and he told me about David so we can warn Emma that they will be there."
"What exactly is this place?" Mal asked as she sat down.
The Alternate Clubhouse is basically a place for those in the 'alternate' lifestyle to meet others and feel safe. Thursday through Sunday nights are parties where it's more like a club, but the rest of the time, it's got a bar on one side and a Little's clubhouse on the other. Tonight, is actually "Newcomer's night" where those new to the lifestyle can talk with someone and meet others. I thought it would benefit all of us. Maybe even find someone close to baby sit Emma when she's feeling little, and we need to work."
Mal sat and wrapped an arm around Regina. "I know age play isn't normally your thing, but it seems you're getting into it. I just want to know if you are into it or if you're doing it for us."
Regina leaned into Mal's touch. "At first, it was because it made Emma happy. However, I've found I really like it. I like taking care of her and making her feel loved and yes, I even like the damn cuddling. However, I will never do it if it means no sex."
Mal chuckled. "Neither would she." She kissed Regina's temple. "I think it fulfills that part of her childhood she never got; the nurturing and loving part. However, she also loves not having to be in control. I think she's been having to take care of herself for so long that she wants us to take over."
"You're right. All of that plays into the different rolls she's willing to take. If it makes her happy and makes her life just that much easier, I'm all for doing it. Sure, I originally hoped she'd be our pet, our slave, but this Little thing isn't bad either."
Mal smiled. "She's all of those things. I just wish she'd completely let go and let us take care of her."
"Maybe one day she will. I think we need to have that conversation when she's completely out of the Little headspace though." Regina smiled and kissed Mal. "Are you happy?"
"Happier than I ever imagined I'd be." After a heavy make-out session, Regina went to start dinner as Mal went up to check on Emma.
Instead of finding Emma in her princess bed, she found her in Regina's room on the bench in front of the window. "Emma honey? Are you okay?" Emma shrugged but didn't look towards Mal. Mal came over and sat next to Emma, taking her hand, but when Emma pulled her hand away, she sighed. "Okay, what's going on? Before your nap, I thought things were fine."
"I've just been thinking about everything, Mal."
Okay, so she was adult now. Mal shifted to get more comfortable. "Everything as in what we've talked about?"
"Yes. I know you and Regina meant everything you said but…" She looked at Mal, sadness in her eyes. "What do I do if I agree to this; to make this our lives, and one day, you both end up resenting me for it? What if you decide I'm not worth taking care of? I'm an adult, Mal, and it's foolish to think I can act like a child and just be taken care of. I need to work; I need to pay my own way through life."
Mal took Emma's hand. "Come, let's go continue this talk with Regina. I think this is something all three of us should discuss." Emma nodded and got up, walking with Mal and staying in her adult headspace. "Regina darling, I know you're cooking but Emma's got some things on her mind that I think the three of us need to discuss."
Regina turned and smiled at them. "Of course. What's up?"
Emma sat on the stool, playing with her fingers. "It's just that I have some concerns." She explained to her what she said to Mal and waited.
Regina started chopping some vegetables and took everything in. "Emma, I understand everything you're saying. However, I can assure you that neither Mal nor I would ever resent you." She put the knife down. "This is fun now, Emma, but it's also real." She looked to Mal and when she got a nod she continued. "While I don't see us being a part of this lifestyle forever, I do see us being together forever. All three of us, that is. I understand you wanting to make your way in life, Emma. I do." She wiped her hands on a towel as Mal wrapped her arms around Emma.
"Emma, let us do this for a while. Let us take care of you the way you've never been taken care of before. During this time, we'll get you more confident in reading, writing and math. We'll get you to where you feel comfortable and reevaluate then. Baby, we can look at work from home jobs if you want, set your own hours." She smirked. "Maybe even secretarial jobs for a mayor or banker." She winked.
"Ooh, I like that." Regina said with a grin. "But only when you're feeling better about things." Regina reached over, pulling Emma's chin so she could kiss her. "For now, my sweets, let us take care of you. I know you like it and we like doing it. I'm right, right? You enjoy having us take care of you?"
"Yes." She said and looked down. "But isn't that pathetic? What kind of adult wants and enjoys acting like a child?"
"Quite a few, actually. You'll see that tonight when we go to the clubhouse." Regina said, going back to dinner. "Now, just so I know what to make, are we having Big or Little Emma?"
Emma smirked, knowing they got Little Emma to eat her veggies. "Which one do you want?"
Mal kissed her cheek. "Whichever one you prefer, Emma." She tilted Emma's head and looked into her eyes, kissing her deeply.
"You two want dinner, right? Because you're turning me on." Regina chuckled lightly. "Emma, darling, you just be whoever you want to be. We love you no matter what."
Emma smiled softly. "I'll go upstairs, shower and decide. As far as the veggies go, you can always make me eat them no matter if I'm Big or Little."
Mal laughed softly and smacked at Emma's ass. "Damn right we can. If you need help, just call for me." She watched Emma go and looked at Regina. "I'm not surprised by that, but I think we handled it well."
"I just hope she doesn't feel forced into anything." Regina said, biting her lip. "Would you mind keeping an eye on the stove? I'll be right back."
"Of course. Go on up." Mal said with a grin.
"Emma?" Regina called as she stepped into the bathroom. "Just quickly, you don't feel forced into anything, right?"
"Gina? No, not at all. Sorry, my head is full of shampoo right now."
"It's okay, sweetheart, I just don't want you to do anything you feel forced to do."
"Can I be honest?"
"Please." Regina said, sitting on the cover of the toilet.
"I'm looking forward to talking to others tonight because I really like this. I love…almost having a second childhood with the benefits of being an adult. I like being Little and I like being a Pet or Slave. I just…I like not having to make the decisions and trusting that you and Mal have the best intentions for me. I…I never had that before."
Regina smiled softly. "We love you, Emma. That's the most important thing."
"I love you both too." She stuck her head out from the curtain. "Joining me?"
Regina laughed. "I wish. I have to make sure Mal doesn't burn dinner." She said, standing and kissing Emma.
"Can you ask her to come up and help me pick out an outfit?"
"Mal or Mama?"
"Mama." Emma said, turning the shower off.
"In that case, I should at least help you out of the shower." Regina said, holding a towel open for the blonde. She wrapped her up and lead her to her room. "Now, you dry yourself off and Mama will be right up."
"Thanks, Mommy."
That night, Emma clung to Regina's hand as they made their way into the clubhouse. Regina and Mal had told her she'd see David and Graham here, but they assured her it would be okay. She had her hair in pigtails and wore a purple t-shirt under her denim overhauls. Regina had wanted her to wear a dress, but Little Emma threw a fit until she got her way.
"Emma love, pacifier, not thumb." Regina said, tapping her hand away from Emma's mouth.
"My thumb tastes better." Emma mumbled but at Regina's look, she took her thumb from her mouth.
"That's better." Regina said, handing her the pacifier. She used her magic to give it a hint of strawberry flavoring.
Emma sucked on it and smiled at Regina. "Thanks, Mommy."
"Regina, Mal, it's so good to see you." David said and smiled. "Hey there, Emma. You look adorable tonight." He said, his voice making Emma relax.
"Hi David." She said around her pacifier.
"Come on in. Mary is looking after the Little's for those who's parents want to speak with out them. But if Emma wants to listen to boring adult talk, that's perfectly fine."
"Emma, would you like to talk to the adults or talk to the other Littles?" Mal asked as they came in.
"Stay wif Mama." Emma said, squeezing Mal's hand.
"Okay, but let's go meet Mary first and then we can find a place to sit."
They lead Emma over to the playroom and Emma's eyes were wide. It had everything a Little could want. Adult sized children's climbing toys, slides, a ball pit, an area to play with doll houses, trains, cars, even a play kitchen, restaurant, and store area. A friendly looking woman was at the door and smiled. "Oh my gosh, this must be Emma." She said, looking at the blonde. "You are adorable. Are you going to come play with us? Neal, Anna, Lydia, Jeffrey, Austin, and Becky are all here playing."
Emma kept her hand on Mal's but did look at everything. She shook her head. "I stay wif Mama."
"No problem. You'll be over there, so if you change your mind, you can talk to your mama or mommy and come here."
"Kay." Emma said, watching a little girl with braids play on the swing.
Regina, Mal, and Emma went to the meeting area and found seats after getting coffees and a juice for Emma. The room welcomed the newcomers and started talking about the lifestyle. They talked about how they have their own secure group online that included all lifestyles and Emma grew bored. She kicked her feet a few times until Mal put a firm hand on her knees. After a bit longer, Mal leaned down. "Emma, do you want to go play?"
Emma nodded. "Yes please, Mama."
Mal quietly took Emma to the play area where Mary came to meet them at the door. "I know who you are, but policy states we have to be secure." She took out a stamp pad. "Emma honey, I have to put a picture on your hand and on your Mama's hand."
Emma held her hand out and Mary stamped her hand followed by Mal's hand. "I play now?"
"Aren't you going to tell Mama 'see you later'?"
Emma kissed Mal's cheek. "You come back for Emma?"
"Yes, baby. Mommy and I will come get you when we're done."
"Kay. Love you." Emma smiled and then entered the area.
"She's in good hands." Mary said and watched as Mal hesitated before going back to the meeting.
"Hi!" A redhead girl called to Emma. "Come in the tubes!"
Emma looked at them. "Which one?"
"Go into the green and then the pink. You'll find us."
Emma slipped her shoes off and crawled into the tubes, following directions. She smiled when she saw a couple Little's sitting in a wide opening. "Hi. I'm Emma."
"I'm Ana and this is Neal and she's Lydia." The redhead looked at Emma. "You're new."
"Yeah, I never been here before." Emma said, sitting down.
"How old are you when you're Little?" Lydia asked.
"Three, most of the time."
"You still get a paci?"
"Yes, because if I don't, I suck my thumb and Mommy hates that."
"I'm four." Anna said. "Lydia is five and Neal is three."
"Have you been Little long?"
"I'm bored." Neal said and he and Lydia left to go play.
"Sorry, we don't hafta talk."
"It's okay. You're new, so you probly gots lots of questions. I've been Little for almost five years."
"Do you gots a mommy and a daddy or two mommies or two daddies?"
"I gots one mommy. Her name is Sara and she's beautiful." The redhead smiled and then blushed. She leaned forward and whispered. "Are you a Little all the time or do you play other things?"
Emma blushed too. "I play other things. My mommies are doms."
"Mine too! Neal and Lydia are always littles and they don't do adult things, but I do and so does Jeffery, Austin, and Becky."
"Can I ask you something?" Emma asked, reaching out and touching the girl's braid.
"Sure!"
"Do you work when you're Big?"
"No. My mommy takes care of me and so I don't have to work."
"And you don't feel bad about that?"
"I did at first, but Mommy told me over and over that she wanted to take care of me."
"So, it's normal for us Littles to not work?"
"Yes. It's weird at first, but you get used to it."
"Do you play other things?"
"Yes. I'm Mistress's pet also. Sometimes I come as a pet, but mostly I like to be Little here. 'Specially when new people come."
Emma smiled. "I like you, Anna."
The girl grinned. "I like you too, Emma." She touched Emma's shoulder. "You're it!"
The two played tag, eventually everyone joining in. They were giggling and laughing and all the parents were enjoying watching them.
"Looks like my Anna and your Emma made friends." A woman said and smiled at Regina and Mal. "I'm Sara, Anna's mother and Mistress."
"Regina and Mal, Mommy, Mama, Mistress, and Majesty." Regina said. "Your Anna is adorable."
"She's a spitfire." Sara said with a chuckle. "I know you're all new to this, so if you ever need a sitter or someone to talk to, call me. I only live about five minutes from here."
"Oh really?" Maleficent asked. "We could use a sitter actually. Are you free on weekdays?"
"Yes. My…I lost my family when I was very young and because of that, I'm set for life and don't have to work. I did work, however, until Anna came into my life. Anyway, I have a very open schedule and would love to help with Emma."
Regina smiled. "That's great. I mean, not about your family; I'm so very sorry to hear about that. But if you really don't mind, maybe we can meet up this week so she gets to know you and we can work out a schedule. Emma will be getting tutored as well as she didn't have the best education before us."
"I understand. Yes, here's my number, call me any time." She said, handing them her card. "I'm sorry, but we have to go."
"No problem, thank you." Mal said.
Once home, the three had a lot on their minds, so they all lay in bed cuddling. "I'm okay with you two taking care of me as long as you're okay with it."
"We are baby girl." Regina said, kissing her cheek.
"I can't wait to have this full time." Mal said, kissing Emma's other cheek.
"Me neither." Emma said, a smile on her face. "Night Mama and Mommy."
"Good night, baby girl."