AN: No major trigger warning's for this chapter but be aware its not a happy one for Morrigan..

Storybrooke:

"David?..David wake up!"

David tries to bat away the irritating hand stirring him from his slumber only to get a harsh slap on the leg in return. Blue eyes snap open and he bolts upright.

"What..Whats happened?!"

Mary Margret leers down at the man.."Nothing, not yet anyway."

David looks behind his wife to see Emma, arms crossed and seeming more relaxed.

Emma meets her fathers stare finding judgment hidden behind blue eyes. After her episode last night, she can guarantee they'll be having a little daddy daughter discussion about it later. With a roll of her eyes, Emma moves out of the living room and ascends the staircase with a peppy looking Mary Margret and a weary looking David behind her.

There's a gentle knock on Regina's bedroom door but no answer, the handle is slowly turned with a click and Emma's head peeps inside followed by the heads of Mary Margret and David who take in the scene. Their eyes suddenly widen, Mary Margret quickly slapping a horrified hand to her mouth.

Regina's eagerly cuddling a slumbering Morrigan, the mayors arm and are leg draped over the ridged body beneath but that's not what is pulling their attention. The black coat Regina was wearing that morning has come undone during her sleep and a blanket, they assume Morrigan attempted to cover the woman with, is discarded at the bottom of the bed. Emma and her parents have a clear and extensive view of the damage on Regina's body. Emma's eyes water with Mary Margret running off down the hall whose followed quickly by a concerned David. The ruckass disturbs the two woman on the bed and Emma watches pensively as Morrigan's green eyes slip open.

Morrigan refocuses and immediately finds an irritating blond staring back. Emma's eyes are wide and her mouth is half open making Morrigan frown, has she been crying?..Every now and again the blonds gaze flickers to something and she frowns, following Emma's focus, shit the blankets gone!..Morrigan quickly flicks her wrist, ignoring her fear of the cuddling Queen and Emma's roughly tossed to the floor outside the room. Another flick and the door slams shut.

Morrigan immediately stiffens, knowing her mistake, Oh Crap!..Regina bolts upright crying out, thrashing and attempting to get as far away from the slamming door as possible. Morrigan attempts to console the distressed woman, hissing at the three angry red lines now sliced into the side of her neck, but she releases a content sigh when Regina slows her attack.

"Its okay, your safe.."

Eventually Regina's flailing ceases but abruptly the woman doubles over, falling to the sheets and holding her left side.

Morrigan panics, reaching out and tries to pull Regina's arms away.."I'm going to try and heal you so you need to lie still for me."

It feels like someone's drove a dagger between my ribs..Morrigans plea has Regina relaxing somewhat but she refuses to release her throbbing side.

Here we go, Please do it right..The familiar tingling at her fingertips lets Morrigan know her magics there as a soft green glow spreads from her hands, soaking into Regina's skin.

My ass is killing! This woman has magic?..Emma grits her teeth and launches to her feet, banging fiercely on the door.."Open this door now!"

Her parents run up behind her, David placing a calming hand on the blonds shoulder.

"What the hell's going on?"

"She has magic!"

"Who does, Regina?"

Emma pounds on the white wood.."No her guard dog!"

A green glow shines from under the door and Mary Margret frowns.."What's that?"

David stares warily.."I think I can guess."

"Shit! Regina!"

Emma continues to ram her shoulder into the impossibly strong door, I don't want to think the worst but what do we really know about this stranger, she could be killing Regina as we speak. What would I tell Henry if his other mother was murdered on my watch? To hell with this!..Emma pounds her heel into the metal lock.

Almost done..I can feel it..Morrigans forehead pours with sweat, her eyes refusing to open and anger rising at the incessant banging from the door, I need to concentrate and that shit isn't helping!..

Regina feels a weight lifted, the pain in her ribs and abdomen non existent and the aching in her shoulder is slowly fading, but something else sparks within, something raw, something familiar tingling at her fingertips and thrumming through her veins, my...magic!..Lifting her head, Regina watches Morrigans green glowing hands tremble as a small trail of blood leaks from the woman's nose, I forgot how much it drains her..

The bedroom door bursts wide open as Emma stumbles inside trying to stay on her feet. Behind her, David and Mary Margret quickly launch forward, scanning the room for danger as Regina bolts upright, quickly grabbing blankets to cover herself and pinning the small party with a murderous scowl.

"What the hell are you doing in my house?!"

Emma shifts anxiously.."We thought she..We thought.."

"You were in trouble." Mary Margret steps forward and Regina's face contorts in revulsion.

"And that gives you permission to break down my door and storm my bedroom?!"

"Erm..Yeah?"

Emma takes an unconscious step back at the fury in brown eyes, With the look on her face I know that was the stupid answer..

While the group argues, Morrigan quietly slips off the sheets and onto the floor. She weakly wipes the small slither of blood from her nose and takes in a deep breath, My bodies killing me. Its like someones zapped the energy from my muscles..She represses a grunt and shifts on her aching backside.

"As you can see I'm perfectly fine Miss Swan. Now leave my home!"

"I know this isn't the best time Regina but I need answers."

Regina's nostrils flare.."How dare you come in here and start demanding things from me!"

"I never said you had to! She said she'd talk to me!" Emma points to the weary woman knelt on the floor and Regina's angry brown eyes quickly refocus.

Great! Thanks a lot savior for dropping me in the shit!..Morrigan apprehensively steals a glance at her Queen, a well known shiver dancing up her spine stirring a familiar fear at the glare almost burning a hole through her skull. Old habits and etiquette rise to the surface and Morrigan shy's away, avoiding the woman's intensity and she bows her head.

Regina notes the submissive move and softens with a weak huff.."Come back later Miss Swan, she'll talk to you then."

"But.."

Emma's silenced by her mothers calming hand on her shoulder as it gently tugs for her to leave.

"We'll let you settle and but we'll be back later."

Regina glares at her retreating nemesis as the door clicks shut and the sound of feet padding atop carpet slowly fades.

Its too quiet..Morrigan continues to look down at her hands and shifts her aching muscles on the carpet as the familiar feeling of cold eyes burn into her. She remembers this feeling, the helplessness of just sitting and waiting for something bad to happen, and something bad always happens. When there's movement across the sheets Morrigan braces herself, flinching and stifling a yelp as a slightly shaking hand laces into her unkempt ebony hair.

"I'm not mad at you.."

Regina's hand slides from ebony tresses to settle under Morrigans chin and and refocus shifty green eyes. Memories swarm back, dark and horrific memories from Regina's time spent with Morrigan, but these only have the former Queen shifting and pulling back uncomfortably.

"Come." Regina carefully stands from the bed, keeping ahold of one of the bed posts for balance and carefully slips a grey silk robe over her tattered clothes,

Morrigan dares to watch the former Queen and is utterly fascinated at the woman's perseverance and stamina, not 24 hours ago Regina was kept tied down, beaten and starved in a dank dark room, and now look at her, she's walking around her head held high, That's the Queen I know, not the crumbling mess from last night..

Regina opens the bedroom door but pauses to raise an expectant eyebrow. Morrigan snaps from her thoughts and quickly rises to her feet to follow but she sways from a wave of dizziness, I forgot I just used a shit load of magic..

Brown eyes watch the woman try to compose herself and Regina curbs the feeling to rush over and help. She may not have fully realized in her state last night but she has to be careful with Morrigan. The woman isn't like any of Regina's previous guard or subjects, this needs to be handled properly or things could get problematic. With her chin raised and spine ridged, Regina moves slowly out of the room without a backwards glance and is soon followed by a shaky Morrigan..

Various ingredients and a jar of coffee are pulled carefully from various cupboards in the mayoral kitchen before Regina jabs a finger at the marble island at its center.

"Sit.."

Morrigan immediately slips onto a vacant stool, idol green eyes watching Regina mixing ingredients and preparing two black mugs, its like my old potion class..One of the cups is filled with coffee beans and one spoon full of sugar as the other is filled with a bluish powder. Boiling water is quickly added to both and stirred well. Morrigans nose twitches, the smell lingering from the blue mug upsetting her stomach somewhat, it smells vile!..And as if it were fate, the disgusting mug is pushed in her direction, crap..

"Drink.."

Morrigan stares at the mug disgruntled, why the hell do I have to drink it, it stinks! I'd rather take a beating swallow that shit!..

Regina watches Morrigan's disgust with an amused grin, slender fingers picking up her own coffee, battered lips taking a sip and savoring the rich as the bitter taste of the hot liquid burns down her throat.

"It will help restore your magic.."

Its a lie but it will help calm her somewhat..

Morrigan looks at her Queen, an eyebrow raised and notes the small grin tugging at cracked lips, Yeah, its a total lie! I ain't drinking it!..Her arms cross instinctively and she watches Regina stick her chin in the air, raising a threatening eyebrow at her defiance. Morrigan represses a well known shiver, memories of punishments flashing in her broken mind and so with a sigh, she grabs the handle and takes a swig of the foul tasting brew.

Regina watches Morrigan cringe so with a satisfied nod, she moves to put away the ingredients.."We must discuss what happened last night and what you will and will not tell sheriff Swan.."

Morrigan lowers her mug and nods weakly.

"I already know how you colorfully disposed of George and now the Charmings know you have magic, is there anything else?"

Morrigan looks uneasily at her mug, fiddling with the handle and knowing full well it was stupid to play the magic card so soon with the Charmings, but damn it, Swan deserved to be shoved on her ass for intruding like that!..

"Captain!"

Morrigan flinches, snapping out of her thoughts to look at narrow brown eyes, What else did I do?.."There was Tillman."

"Michael Tillman? What did you do?"

"I taught him a lesson."

The way Morrigan spoke, so calm and smooth, like it was completely justified startles Regina somewhat.

"Is he dead?"

"No."

Regina cocks an eyebrow.."Care to elaborate?"

"I..sent him to the hospital, but don't worry he'll not live long, When I'm done here I'll return to finish the job." She goes to take another sip of the foul tasting brew.

"No you wont!"

Morrigan pauses mid sip, her forehead creasing.."But he's involved, the bastard deserves what he gets!"

"You'll drop the matter. What happened no longer concerns you."

"No longer concerns me?! Of course it does! He's going to pay for what he's done! Including every other bastard in this town who's involved!" Green eyes flash a shimmering red.

"You will not lay another finger on anyone else in this town without my strict permission, am I understood?!"

Morrigan frowns deeply, the hell I wont.."I wont just let them get away with it!"

"Are you disregarding an order from your Queen Captain?!"

"No, I just think.."

"You think what I tell you to and nothing more!"

Morrigan drops her mug to the marble top, blue liquid splashing onto the surface and eyes flickering red momentarily.."I wont let them just.."

Regina quickly raises her hand, launching Morrigan out of her seat and sending her crashing against the wall. Regina rounds the kitchen island, harshly grabbing the woman's throat and forcing startled greens eyes to meet her.

"It seems you've forgotten your place Captain!"

"I'm just.." The hand on Morrigans neck squeezes harshly and she splutters.

"You will speak when I tell you to!"

The fire in flickering purple eyes tells Morrigan shes now dealing with the Evil Queen and not Regina as powerful waves of dark magic roll dangerously around the kitchen.

Fear shines in deep green eyes and Regina feels the weight of her guilt hanging on her battered shoulders. She knows what she has to do but it'll surely challenge everyone, especially her relationship with her Henry. But for now its safer for everyone, for Henry, to have Morrigan close at hand, at least until things settle, I have no choice..I have to do this..

"I think you've had too much freedom dear!"

Morrigan startles at the building heat around her neck as dark and painful memories of the familiar sensation quickly crash back and make unsteady green eyes bulge, No..NO!..She quickly grabs ahold of Regina's wrist, attempting to pry the limb from her neck whilst her own eyes flicker red, but her hands are roughly cast away and pinned to the wall by a magical force. The flesh around her wrists and skin under Regina's palm burns intensely forcing painful tears into deep green eyes.

"I'm sorry..Please!"

Regina's resolve flickers, her morality questioned as she pictures her savior from last night, the one person who cared enough to rescue the Evil Queen and not ask for anything in return, but Henry's smiling face replaces the images and the need to protect him becomes overwhelming. Morrigan's a wild card and she can't risk the life of her son over her own uncertain feelings, God, is this what its like to play the hero?..

A small wisp of smoke escapes from under Regina's hand and Morrigan cries out painfully. Her wrists start to shimmer, dark purple bands fading into existence before another scream tares around the mayoral mansion and the hand around Morrigan's neck quickly pulls away. She slides to the floor, tears falling freely as a shaky reaches to her neck. Glassy green eyes spare a glance at the purple band on her wrist and she winces when fingers make contact with leather. A purple and black band is seared into Morrigan's skin. At the center, a diamond imbued with the insignia of the Evil Queen confirms to all who she belongs too. Her knees curl to her chest, her despair restored as Regina bends down, softly lifting Morrigan's chin to stare into dismal glassy eyes.

"Its for your own good Morrigan.."

Unable to stand the pain in green eyes any longer, Regina stands, strolling towards the open doorway and toward the dining room.

"Now go and clean yourself up, you may use the guest bedroom and shower, towels are in the cupboard under the sink."

And without so much as a glance, the former Queen is gone leaving a distressed Morrigan curled up on her kitchen floor..

Its almost 3pm when a doorbell echo's around the mansion and the fixed front door opens to reveal the mayor in all her glory,. Regina wears a cream blouse, black blazer and slacks finished off with her trademark heels. Its as if the last two weeks never happened.

Regina smirks satisfied at the comically slacked jaws and wide eyes of Emma, Mary Margret and David stood on her front porch. What were they expecting? For her to be a quivering mess that needed a hug? Truthfully that's exactly what she is but she has to keep up appearances, its not like Regina Mills to ever let something get the better of her.

"Are you just going to stand there gawking or are you coming in?" She lifts a perfectly sculpted eyebrow and Emma quickly snaps from a daze.

"Eh...Yeah sure, Thanks."

The Charmings follow the brunette into the sitting room where a distant looking Morrigan is sat awkwardly on the edge of a sofa. Green eyes quickly dart to her company and she launches to her feet, but with a stern wave from Regina, Morrigans quickly sitting back down again. Regina sits on a plush cream chair next to the younger woman as David and Mary Margret take the sofa opposite. Emma unceremoniously plonks down on a chair across from madam mayor and glances around suspiciously.

Regina clears her throat, redirecting the blonds focus from snooping around her home.."You wanted to talk Miss Swan, so talk."

"Right, First of all, who's she?" Emma narrows her eyes at the aggrieved stranger.

"Her name is Morrigan, she was my right hand back in the Enchanted Forest."

Mary Margret frowns.."You never had a right hand man."

"Just because I didn't announce it doesn't mean I didn't have one!"

Mary Margret narrows her eyes and Regina sighs at the woman's distrust, well they were going to find out sooner or later.."Shes also more colorfully known as the black death."

Emma watches as Mary Margret physically sinks into the sofa as David launches to his feet ready for an impending battle.

"Okay, The Black Death? As in the plague?"

"That's exactly what she is!" David sneers his revolt at a scowling Morrigan.." Why is she here?! How is she here?!"

"Will you sit down Shepherd!" Regina glares, knowing full well how things could escalate at the drop of a hat.

Emma stares curiously.."You guys seem to have some sort of history, so if you want to know David shes sitting right there."

"She only speaks when her master says she can!"

Morrigans fists clench and she snarls at him, the fucking sheep herder! If he carries on I'll rip that flapping tongue from his mouth!..

"I would refrain from insulting her Charming, you know very well what she's capable of."

Davids attention settles on the regal woman who sits legs crossed and head held high.."Is that why were here? You going to set your pet on us Regina!"

Pet!? That's it!..Morrigans knuckles turn white, nails piercing the skin at her palms while powerful magic shimmers turning green eyes a deep red.

Emma glances at Morrigan but double takes noting the woman's change of eye color, Well this cant be good..

"Erm..David?"

"Got the leash pretty tight haven't you for her to save your sorry ass!"

"David!"

"David!"

Mary Margret and Emma shriek in unison. Mary Margret out of surprise and her daughter out of worry. The blond notes a blaze ignite in Morrigan's red eyes and she represses a violent shiver.

Morrigans rage explodes and she launches to her feet, throwing her arm towards David, he cowers, waiting for pain but there's nothing.

What the..Morrigan tries again but nothing, its like my magics running away from me!..And then she remembers the collar and the purple band around her wrist poking out from under her black leather jacket. Her glare darts to Regina and then to the woman's raised fingers that glow a hue purple. Morrigan scowls, her anger bubbling over as she tries to grab ahold of her magic.

Regina sneers.."Stand down Captain!"

I wont!..Morrigan snarls, red eyes blazing and sparks gently brushing at her fingers as she desperately chases after her dark magic, I will finally get my revenge right here, right now!..

Regina's eyes shimmer a hue purple as she claws her hand and Morrigans features twist painfully, teeth grinding together and she hunches over. The former Queen slowly rises, taking a challenging step towards Morrigan who attempts to stand tall, but purple fingers curl together and Regina's eyes glow an even brighter purple. The lesser witch grabs the collar around her neck, savage electricity coursing through it and into her body, but Morrigan attempts to stand again only to crunch to her knees, hands gripping the carpet beside expensive black heels.

Emma launches from her seat disturbed.."Regina stop!"

"She must learn her place Miss Swan. If you disapprove then leave, if not, I'll ensure that your pathetic parents continue to draw breath."

David scoffs.."We can handle ourselves.."

"I very much doubt it.." Regina slowly releases her magic, eyes returning to their natural chocolate state and she huffs a frustrated sigh.."Now sit back down!"

She slides back in her chair followed by the weary savior opposite. David is practically dragged down by Mary Margret's hand, his eyes fixed on Morrigan kneeling across from him.

But Morrigans hands still clutch the carpet, alarmed eyes staring at the cream floor and muscles tense, I cant move! What has she done to me?!..

Emma waits for the woman to get up and shifts uncomfortably when nothing happens.."Uh..Regina?"

"She will stay there until I tell her otherwise. You were right about one thing Charming, she will do as I say and speak when I tell her too because that's what makes her loyal to me. But I will tell you that loyalty comes at a price just as her magic does."

Mary Margret stares skeptically.."How so?"

"I found out a body was brought into the hospital last night, correct?"

How the hell did she find out so quickly?!..Emma nods.."Yeah so?"

Regina sighs wearily, pinching the bridge of her nose.."Sometimes Miss Swan I think you've the mind befitting a goldfish."

Emma rolls her eyes but Regina continues regardless.

"That was dear Mr Tillman the doctors tried to resemble."

"Michael Tillman?! As in Ava and Nicolas's father?"

"Formally known as Hansel and Gretel yes."

Mary Margret shuffles forward in her seat.."What happened to him?"

Regina glances at Morrigan and they all follow, Mary Margret shuffling back in the sofa again.."Why?"

Regina shifts uncomfortably.."Because he had something to do with my..Imprisonment, and the Captain here lost control."

"Or she was just following orders." David scowls but Regina simply crosses one leg over the other.

"I issued no such orders. If I did I can assure you, you'd all be dead right now and I'd have my son back."

The mention of Henry cuts into the atmosphere like a knife through butter, He may not love me anymore but I will keep him safe, even if it means doing terrible things to achieve it..

"So what? She went bat shit crazy and decided to tare a mans face off?!"

"Yes, as you so colorfully put it Miss Swan."

"So shes a problem.."

Morrigans jaw clenches at a sneering David, I'll make sure I'm your problem Charming if you keep talking shit about me!..

"As you can see, not so much anymore."

"You cant keep an eye on her 24/7 Regina. What if she doesn't like the way Leroy looks at her and decides to tare his face off too?"

"That wont happen, the collar prevents the wearer from acting out against its caster. For example.." Regina leans forward, grabbing Morrigan's chin and tilting the woman's head to meet brown eyes.."You are not to harm the Charmings or their insipid blond daughter unless I specifically tell you otherwise. Understood?"

Morrigans mouth opens to answer an astute hell no, but she can feel the Queens magic resurfacing, daring her to defy the order, so she reluctantly nods.

"Yes...My Queen." She grits out the reply, frowning and digging her nails into the carpet.

"Good." Regina leans back in her chair smiling, watching as the Charming family squirm and are clearly uncomfortable with the power play.

"I've seen enough!"

Emma stands abruptly and heads for the exit but Mary Margret's squeaky voice stops her.

"Where are you going?"

"You all might be okay with this..submissive slavery crap but I'm not!"

"Shes no slave Miss Swan."

"Really? Well what the hell was that?!" Emma's hand flaps wildly at the woman still kneeling by the mayors chair.

"Just because someone has power over someone else doesn't mean they're a slave. I'm mayor, by law I have power over the sheriffs station and that includes you. Do you consider yourself a slave?"

"That's completely different to this!"

"How so?"

"How?! Well for starters you don't see me kneeling at your feet calling you My Queen!"

"This is how things are done in our land."

"Yes in your land but not here, this isn't fairy tale land! You can just torture someone until they kneel at your feet and call it justified, even if they do have major anger issues."

"And are you planning on informing the rest of the town of that little testament if they come for me again?!"

Emma softens.."Look, what they did.."

Regina ignores the blond and continues.."And as for those anger issues you mentioned, they nearly killed your father just now."

"You cant know that for sure."

"There's a reason she was my right hand. Part of my magical essence is physically seared into her own. That means every time she uses magic or tries to, I know when and how shes going to use it. That's what saved your moronic father from becoming a bloodied slab on my living room floor!"

Mary Margret frowns questionably at the two witch's.."Why would you do that to her? Give her some of your magic?"

"The process helps create a bond between both the recipients. The caster of the curse ultimately has control over the others magic."

"But why?"

"Why do you think Mary Margret, for power."

Regina scoffs at a seething David.."All of you think what you will but I wont justify myself any further. Morrigan will be kept collard until she learns to curb her homicidal tendencies. And you three would be wise to agree with my decision."

David chuckles bitterly.."Agree? With You?"

"If you want to keep the citizens of Storybrooke safe then yes."

"And why do you suddenly care about the safety of this town?"

"I suddenly care because my son lives in it!"

The room grows silent, the mention of Henry's safety stopping the argument dead.

"I will not have Henry's life put in danger because I refuse to make a difficult choice. It needed to be done, if not you would be dead by now and the Captain here knows it.."

They all glance down at Morrigan and to their surprise, she nods slightly. Regina huffs wearily, focus remaining on the young witch shes know for almost an age, Morrigan's unstable and most of the time she cant control her darkness..She feels Morrigan settling and slowly pulls her magic back.

"Contrary to what you might think Miss Swan, I am not doing this for Power or because I'm Evil, I'm doing this because its the right thing to do, For Henry."

Regina waves her hand and Morrigan gasps, the hold over her gone. Hesitant green eyes peer up and the former Queen nods, Finally..Slowly Morrigan gets to her feet and singles out an anxious Emma.

"Its difficult for me to control my darkness, especially around such infuriating company.." Green eyes glance at the frowning prince in the room.."But regardless, I'm a danger to to this town. I accept what needs to be done at times so don't interfere or you'll find yourself on your ass..again."

Emma grins.."I'm pretty sure Regina just forbid you from attacking me so.."

"Perhaps, but I'm hopeful I can persuade her majesty to let it slide just once." Morrigan looks back towards her Queen and Regina raises an intrigued eyebrow, a grin tugging at red lips.

"If Miss Swan interferes, I'll knock her on her ass myself.."

Mary Margret chuckles but a hand instantly flies up and clamps over her mouth. All eyes refocus on the amused and slightly horrified woman.

This is wrong..I'm not used to this, I'm used to arguing with these people and plotting to curse them and take away their happiness. I'm defiantly not used to laughing and smiling..Regina clears her throat awkwardly, desperate to get the Charming's out of her home.

"Well if your done asking your questions sheriff, I have things to do."

"Well not really I mean, we kinda know where we stand with the whole who's the stranger issue but what actually happened to you?"

Brown eyes darken.."Wasn't it obvious from last night!"

The mood severely dampens.

"I mean who's responsible? You just said Tillman was involved and well..Ruby went to investigate the cell you were in and lets just say Tillman got off easy."

David stares at his daughter curiously.."Who.."

"George."

"George?"

Emma nods, all attention shifting to an uneasy Morrigan before green eyes shy away from their judgment and stare out of the window.

"Anyone else?" David refocuses.

"Not that we know of."

"I haven't killed or maimed anyone else sheriff...Not yet anyway." Morrigan frowns, images of Regina's battered body flashing in her broken mind.

"Have we not already had this discussion dear?"

Regina's smooth voice sounded so casual but Morrigan can hear the hidden threat underneath and she shivers.

"Yes of course..I apologize."

Morrigan bows her head to the woman before resettling her focus back out the window. She thinks about wanting to go outside, wanting to visit the stables, but her heart sinks when she thinks about the collar around her neck. She wont be able to just go, she'll have to seek approval from the Queen first or risk being punished. Something suddenly darts past the hedges in the front garden and green eyes narrow, what the Fuck was that?!..

Emma ignores the distant looking stranger and focuses on the narrow eyed mayor.."I know it'll be difficult, and I'm not going to push you Regina..but when your ready..."

"Spit it out Miss Swan!"

Morrigan moves slowly towards the window, eyes continuing to scan the area outside, Something isn't right..

"Could you write a list of anyone who's involved so I can start an official investigation?"

"No, and you'll do no such thing! I don't wish to drag this out any further."

"But you cant just do nothing. What if they come back?"

"If they are stupid enough to return for me then their lives are forfeit."

"What just happened to the no killing rule?"

"I remember making no such rule, I specifically forbid the Captain here from going off and killing people all willy nilly. It doesn't exactly apply if I or she is being attacked by vengeful citizens."

Morrigan stands by the window, frantic green eyes picking apart the seemly quiet garden, everything's quiet..perhaps I'm just being paranoid..She makes her way back to the Queens side but freezes,. The window suddenly smashes but in a flash, Morrigan snatches something from thin air. The bickering in the room stops immediately, all attention quickly darting to the arrow in Morrigan's hand as Emma slowly rises to her feet alarmed.

"What the hell?!"

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