Trigger Warnings: Sexual Themes...

Green eyes flicker open and shy away from the beam of light creeping through the black curtains. Morrigan huffs at the slight ache in her lower back, guess the bath helped a little last night. Last night..Now that was a night I'll never forget. Regina's my true love..Oh shit!..Her eyes dart open, promptly scanning the empty bed, I got out of the bath shortly after Regina left to deal with the phone call. I heard her almost arguing with the person on the other end. I remember pulling on a pair of pajama bottoms and waiting for her on the bed but then nothing. Damn, I must have fallen asleep..but I don't remember being under the covers or closing the curtains..hmm, Regina probably..She slumps out of bed, yawning and draws the curtains, hissing as the light forces her eyes shut, fuck that's bright! What time is is?..She glances at the clock on the vanity, 12:24, Green eyes widen.

"Shit!"

How the hell have I slept for so long?! And why the hell didn't Regina wake me?! Didn't I have a session with the bug like two and a half hours ago?!..She quickly runs around pulling on discarded clothes and dashes from the room. She fly's down the grand staircase, callously pulling on her blue vest top.

"Regina?"

Silence...

Morrigan darts from room to room, her panic increasing, where is she?!..

"Regina?!" She throws the backdoor open, scanning the garden intently, No, Where the hell?!..She slams the door shut, panicked green eyes flicking from place to place, what if something happened while I was sleeping? What if someone took her again?!..She quickly spots a piece of paper on the kitchen island and runs over..

..Morrigan,

Ive gone to the Sheriffs apartment to speak with her and the two idiots. I left you sleeping as thought it best for you to rest after yesterday and last nights rather fruitful endeavor. Don't be alarmed I'll be back shortly, I made you lunch, its in the fridge just encase I don't return in time. See you soon my love, X

R.

Morrigan's panic recedes, her erratic heart settling in her chest, at the Charming's? Bet that's a barrel of laughs..Her stomach growls and she lays a hand over the distressed organ, guess I'll have lunch then..She places the paper back down on the counter and opens the fridge.

"Lunch, Lunch."

Green eyes inspect each shelf, finally landing on a rather large club sandwich with side salad. She smiles, pulling out the delicious produce and plops down on one of the island stools. Taking a bite she groans, her mouth watering, Gods that woman knows how to make some fantastic food. Its a bloody sandwich and I feel like I'm about to have an orgasm over it. What is that? Two types of cheese?..She hungrily places several tomatoes and lettuce leaves in her mouth, better eat at least some of the salad or Regina will get all moody and prattle on about a healthy diet for my recovery or some shit..

The mansion is eerily quiet, too quiet, how the hell did she stay in this house by herself for all those years? Its so bloody depressing and its only been ten minutes. I hope I can take her out at some point today, I have something in mind for a small date..She suppresses a shiver..God I haven't dated in a very long time never mind planned one, but it cant be that bad right?..

Morrigan's thoughts are interrupted by the front door opening abruptly. She watches an angry Regina stomp in and flinches at the eventual slamming door. Green eyes follow the older woman charge into her study, another door slamming shut behind her, what the hell did the Charmings say?!..Morrigan slips from her stool and makes her way to the closed door, she can hear pacing footsteps and the distinct clatter of glass, she must be drinking..She steels herself, knocking lightly and slowly opens the door.

"Regina? Are you okay?" She steps inside the office, ever wary of any impending flying objects that may cross her path. Green eyes find the older woman pacing by the window and sipping from a small crystal glass. The angry mayor has yet to look at her as she takes a wary step further into the room.

"Regina?"

"What!"

Morrigan jumps a little as fiery brown eyes lock onto her.."What happened?"

Regina ignores her, continuing her pacing and takes a large gulp of cider. Morrigan waits patiently for an answer but when none comes, she takes another small step forward, shes furious. Its a little scary, that familiar feeling of the Queens wrath nibbling at the back of my mind..

"Did the Charmings say something to upset you?"

Regina polishes off her drink and moves to get another.."Would I be in this state if they didn't?!"

Morrigan recoils at the venomous tone, watching as the crystal glass is generously refilled.."Want to talk about it?"

"What makes you think I want to talk to you about it?!" Regina wolfs down the alcohol in one fluent gulp.

"I just.."

"Just what hmm?! Just because we shared true loves kiss you suddenly think I'll spill all my secrets?! Cry on your shoulder?! Curl up in your lap while you stroke my hair and tell me everything's fine?! Well I wont! I'm not weak! You won't make me weak and neither will they!"

Regina throws her glass and Morrigan quickly ducks from its path as it shatters against the wall. Wide green eyes stare at the pieces scattered on the beige carpet, that nearly took my fucking head off!..

"I bet this was your plan all along wasn't it!"

Confused green eyes dart to the slowly advancing woman.."What?"

"You wanted to make me weak, to let them take my son from me, to give me happiness only to rip it away when you felt like it!"

Unnerved, Morrigan slowly backs away from the angry Queen noting flickering purple eyes.."I thought I was your happy ending.."

Regina chuckles bitterly.."No, It was all an illusion, your just trying to make me weak! Soft! And then when I'm happy you'll tare it away and leave me just like everyone else! Then they'll all laugh, laugh at the weak, broken, pathetic Evil Queen!"

Morrigan can feel the woman's anger roll off her in waves. She panics, slowly attempting to make an escape but Regina's hand quickly whips to the side and the door slams shut. She startles, her mind flashing back to their past confrontations.

"Regina you need to calm down.." Her back bumps into the door, her heart racing, you cant run away now! Regina's having some sort of meltdown!..

"Open the door so we can have a cup of coffee and talk about it." Regina stops just shy of her personal space and she can smell the pungent apple cider on the woman's breath.

Purple eyes shimmer brighter as the former Queen scowls.."You mean I open the door so you can run away and take my son from me!"

Where the hell is this coming from?!..Morrigan frowns.."Regina I'd never.." She's cut off by a hand clamping around her neck harshly. Green eyes bulge as she quickly grabs the woman's firm wrist.

"Or was it the savior?! Did she put you up to this?! I've seen the looks you give each other!"

Morrigan frowns deeply, What the fuck is she talking about?! She's fucking crazy!..Her hands tug harshly, prying the limb from her reddened neck and she pushes the regal woman back roughly making her stumble.

"You don't want to talk like a sane person, fine! Come find me when you've calmed the fuck down!"

Morrigan reaches for the door knob only to be shocked painfully by crackling dark magic, That's it! I've fucking had enough!..She whirls, teeth bared and eyes shimmering red.."Open the fucking door! NOW!"

Regina's anger bubbles away, her eyes returning to their natural chocolate state as her actions hit her full force, what have I done?! I didn't mean any of it!..Quickly she waves her hand, the door knob released of its dark magic and stares into furious red eyes.."Morrigan I'm sorry I.."

Morrigan hastily throws the door open, the hardwood crashing against the wall before shes bolting upstairs without a word.

Brown eyes follow the retreating woman. There's a loud bang from the door upstairs and then nothing, why did I say those things? Ive finally found happiness and I'm managing to screw it up in a matter of days..A series of loud bangs and crashes echo from above and Regina dashes to the bottom of the staircase intending to ascend but pauses. Muffled screams and cries reverberate amongst the banging and she thinks twice, Morrigan doesn't have the bracelet on and I cant sense any magic. Perhaps going up isn't such a good idea, it may provoke her further..She sighs, sliding back into her study and gazes at the shattered glass littering her carpet, well done Regina..you've ruined things yet again...

Aggrieved green eyes watch the slowly setting sun through the chipped glass of her bedroom window. Morrigan sits on the floor, knees against her chest and back against the bed, Fucking ridiculous! Getting angry at me for no reason! Its not my fucking fault the Charmings are such idiots!..Her anger bubbles away, Ive resisted the urge to use magic so far but I cant keep it in forever, not unless I get the bracelet from Regina. Thinking about that fucking woman pisses me off so perhaps seeing her is a bad idea..

Furious eyes scan the broken and battered room, her bedside table and wardrobe overturned, the window cracked and her curtains torn to shreds laying atop the glass shards on the carpet. The standing mirror's shattered, fragments mingling with the splintered wood from one of her destroyed chairs, Training normally helped in these sort of situations...of course..She quickly launches to her feet, grabbing her leather jacket from beneath the debris and sliding the window open, I need to vent and I cant do that with Regina so close..She slips out of the window and scales the mansion side, hitting the ground with a hefty thud..

Twenty minutes later, Morrigan jogs into a vacant area of the woods, breathing heavily and anger eating away at her, fuck it if Regina gets mad! I'm not a prisoner anymore, I'm angry and I need time to myself, she should respect that and if she doesn't like it then she can fuck off!..Red eyes scan the area, This should be fine..Her hands slowly rise and dark red smoke seeps from the forest floor. Vines, wood and roots band together, morphing into oddly shaped bodies and when the magic settles, three forest inspired practice dummies stand a few paces apart, That'll do..She summons magic into her palm and when it disappears her ebony sword is firmly grasped in her hand. She lifts and studies the black and silver blade.

"Been a long time."

Her thumb gently stokes the red ruby at the hilt, When we were cursed, the blade and my Armour just seemed to appear in my basement. For some reason anytime I would go near it I'd suddenly feel uncomfortable and leave the room. Now I know why. Ive no idea why or how the pieces came into my possession, did Regina put them there intentionally?..Regina's painful words crash back into her mind sparking her anger and she launches at the first dummy furiously before quickly pivoting and striking the second and third in succession.

Oblivious to the fuming woman, Regina stands back observing within the forests brush, I panicked when she wasn't in her room, which by the way is a mess. I need to apologize, what I said was stupid, and preventing her from leaving well..its one of the worst things I could have done after what's happened in the past. She has every right to be mad but instead of taking it out on the public, shes come here to isolate herself and vent..Brown eyes refocus on the vicious looking blade in Morrigans hand, I brought it and the Knights Armour over simply encase the curse was broken and I needed my Knight for unforeseen protection. She has her sword but where's..

Morrigan slashes at the wood, ripping parts from the dummies bodies. Sweat beads her brow, eyes flickering from red to green, almost gone!..She barrels her shoulder into one of the mannequins and it snaps, launching backwards and hitting the forest floor. Quickly she turns and slices the head off another before slicing through its middle. The vines and wood slide to the floor with a crunch, one left!..She twirls the blade in her hand, pacing incessantly with red eyes piercing the final dummy. She stabs the sword into the dirt and pounces forward, a fist connecting with its makeshift face and another into its chest as a continuous amount of blows crumbles its body.

Morrigan pulls her bloodied fist back and launches it straight through the mass of wood and vines. She feels sharp fragments slice along her arm as her fist slowly slides back out and red eyes stare at her already healing arm, well at least I feel better..Her angers faded to almost nothing, eyes returning to their normal dark green state but a snap behind draws her attention and she whirls, refocusing on a pensive Regina walking her way. Immediately she frowns and turns to retrieve her sword.

"Can we talk?"

"Are you sure you want to because last time didn't go so well did it!"

"Look I'm sorry about what happened, I shouldn't have snapped at you."

"Don't worry, I'm used to it." Morrigan pulls her sword from the dirt with a hefty tug and Regina's heart sinks at watching the woman walk away.

"Wait please!" Morrigan picks up on the desperation and pauses.."I shouldn't have done what I did, it was wrong. You were only trying to help and I selfishly through it back in your face."

Morrigan turns to face glassy eyes and her frown recedes.."Well technically it was a glass you selfishly through at my face." She turns her back again, swaying the sword a little awkwardly, I'm still mad..

Regina approaches cautiously, sliding alongside the woman and avoiding the less than vicious swings from the ebony blade.."I'm sorry I lost control, I just thought..I thought you were going to leave me."

Morrigan spins, frowning deeply.."Why the hell would you think that?!"

"I don't know! Its just..everyone else has so why wouldn't you!"

Morrigan sighs deeply.."I don't know what the Charmings said to put that idea in your head but I'm sure as hell not leaving you! I said I wasn't and I'm not! You need to start letting people in! I know its hard but you of all people know what I've been through and if I can do it, so can you!"

A tear rolls down Regina's cheek, brown eyes coasting elsewhere and Morrigan softens, grabbing one of the woman's hands.."I'm not going anywhere so stop being stupid and cranky and tell me what they said."

Regina looks into ernest green eyes and wipes the stray tear from her cheek.."Its more of what they decided for me.." The younger woman raises a questionable eyebrow.."I told them about us, about the magic and I was correct, Snow knew it had come from true loves kiss, but when I told them I wanted to keep it a secret from the town they disagreed. I don't want it publicly announced.."

Morrigan frowns and Regina quickly notices, squeezing the woman's hand.."This isn't about you and me, about us, Its about the fact they want to make those kinds of decisions for me! I mean, I hadn't even asked you what you wanted and they practically jumped down my throat wanting to publicize MY relationship! And when I told them I wanted to inform Henry when the time was right, Swan immediately rejected the idea, was adamant I tell him tonight. She has no right! He is MY son! She makes decisions without running them by me and I'm slowly losing him."

Morrigan watches tears threaten her Queens eyes again and her anger rises, SWAN! The bitch!..She stabs her sword in the earth and pulls Regina in for a hug.."Your not losing him Regina, he loves you. Look how far you've both come since the curse broke. No matter what they do or say hes Your son and he cares for you." She feels the woman's body wrack with quiet sobs and rubs her back gently.

"I'm scared Morrigan.."

"I know but no ones going to leave you, least of all me." The hands on her back tighten as Regina's face embeds itself in the side of her neck.

"But I've done horrific things, done something terrible to you.." Regina's mind flashes with the memories of terrified green eyes looking up at her from beyond the flames, can I ever tell her? I have to. But if I do I'll be alone..Her conflicted mind is interrupted.

"It wasn't that bad, and the glass was miles from my head so stop it and come on." Morrigan peels the distraught woman from her shoulder and gently cups damp cheeks, kissing red lips softly.."Its getting late and we're both in dire need of some hard liquor."

Regina chuckles, wiping her cheeks as Morrigan takes her hand again, pulling the ebony sword from the dirt and leads them out of the forest. Regina thinks back, her mind darkening, no, I can never tell her...

The fireplace crackles, embers flaring against the metal grate as laughter echo's around the white mansion. Regina takes a sip of her red wine, calming herself and shaking her head.."And you didn't say anything?"

"No, at the time I just found it embarrassing I mean, he just pushed me into a pile of god knows what and then I walked off without saying a word. The curse made me so..Calm all the time, its irritating thinking about it now. But here's a question, why did you put me to work in the stables when we were cursed?" Morrigans finger circles the rim of her wine glass as Regina takes another tentative sip.

"You always had a fondness for horses so I thought it was the best place."

Morrigan watches the woman shuffle awkwardly and smiles, leaning in to steal a small kiss.."Thank you, it was a thoughtful gesture.." Regina smiles genuinely.

"Hey listen, I know this might sound weird but.." Morrigan fidgets with the bottom of her glass.."I'd like to get to know you better."

"How so?"

"Well, I know the Evil Queen and I kinda know madam mayor, but I only know a few bits and pieces about the Regina from before the king.." Green eyes watch the woman shift uncomfortably, brown eyes dropping to Regina's almost empty glass of wine.."But of course you don't have to, there's no pressure, you can tell me whenever your ready."

Regina shakes her head weakly.."No, I think its time you knew.."

Regina takes a deep breath, trailing back through painful memories while Morrigan can only sit and listen. The woman talks of her abusive Mother, of Daniel, of Snow White and the day she saved the young girls life from a runaway horse. Morrigan couldn't help the tears that fell and when Regina spoke of the incident in the stables, she had simply held the sobbing woman, trying to take her sorrow to help relieve the pain, How can a mother do that to their daughter?..It makes her blood boil, but Regina needs to be consoled not enraged at the unjust actions of her abusive mother, I cant help but see the similarities between Regina and Snow and me with Charming, Snow told a secret that evidently killed Regina's fiance and pushed her towards darkness. Charming stepped into my village and that evidently caused the death of my daughter sending me on the same dark path. Was it fate that the Charmings would continue to destroy our happiness?..She mentally scolds herself, Stop thinking like that. Live in the moment because if I don't, it'll slip through my fingers and I'll lose everything..

Morrigan stares into the crackling fire, happily enjoying the company she keeps, today turned out to be quite good, not only did I control my magic pretty damn well but I got Regina to confide in me. One huge step forward, now lets see if we can take that final step. I hope to Christ she likes it or I'm going to look like a complete moron..She quickly finishes the last of her wine and unwraps herself from the older woman.."I'll get more wine."

Regina watches Morrigan leave and quickly throws back the rest of her alcohol.

Morrigans voice soon echo's from the kitchen.."Regina, I cant find the wine!"

Regina smiles, promptly getting to her feet and coasting to the kitchen. When she arrives, Morrigans nowhere to be seen.

"Morrigan?" Brown eyes scan the room and linger on the open back door, she moves towards it cautiously, placing her wine glass on the island top.."Morrigan?"

Regina steps out into the warm night air, her focus slowly adjusting to the darkness in the backyard. A black silhouette is stood under her apple tree and she apprehensively moves towards it.."Morrigan? What are you doing out here?"

"Come here and I'll show you."

Regina takes lazy steps towards the woman.."Whats going on?"

"You'll see."

Morrigan raises her hands and the apples on the grand sapling begin to glow a soft red. Regina stares memorized, brown eyes dipping to the double lounger furnished with blankets and pillows, and next to it stands a small glass table with a bottle of wine and two glasses atop.

Regina's eyes water.."What's all this?"

Morrigan rubs her neck sheepish.."Well I..I thought of it earlier and well, we've never officially done anything together, and I'm not really allowed in any restaurants so I thought maybe.."

Regina grabs the stuttering woman's face and kisses her passionately. Morrigans hands instinctively attach themselves to regal curves, pulling the slender body forward and after a moment, Regina pulls back, sporting a toothy smile.

"I love it."

Morrigan smiles broadly, well guess that's the first box ticked, time for phase two..

"I'm not done yet beloved."

Regina grins as she's lowered onto the lounger and Morrigan raises her hands to the sky, her eyes flickering crimson.

Red lips frown in concern.."Morrigan?"

"Everything's alright."

Morrigans soft smile melts away Regina's concern and she watches the woman's hands glow a faded red. The wind suddenly picks up as the thin layer of cloud uncovers a full moon.

"How are you doing this?"

Morrigan slowly lowers her hands, eyes flicking back green.."I practiced back when I was starting out in elemental magic. I started with simple things like blowing leaves around and then it just grew from there. I'm lucky though, I doubt I would have been able to do it with a thicker cloud covering."

"Its beautiful."

"Yes, it is."

Regina turns to look at memorized green eyes gazing back and she blushes faintly in the moonlight. She pulls the pillows to one side and snuggles closer.

"Oh wait, there's one last thing."

"There's more?!" Regina looks exuberant as Morrigan leans over and pours two glasses of red wine before handing one to her.

Morrigans hand raises, red electricity dancing around her fingertips and a grin tugging at pink lips.."Here we go.."

A red spark streaks into the air before suddenly the lights to the mayoral mansion flicker and go out. Regina looks back at her house shrouded in darkness and to her neighbors.

"Did you just cause a blackout on the entire block?"

Morrigan lowers her hand, suppressing her laughter and grinning madly.."Its not just the block.." She nods to the sky, never taking her eyes off the other woman's expression.

Brown eyes coast from the mischievous woman to the darkness above and instantly widen. She gazes into billions of white dots shining down on them, a multitude of colors sparkle within the dark nights sky and with the blue moon so clear and the shimmering red apples hanging from the tree above, it blends together in a gorgeous harmony of vibrant purple colors.

"How did you do this? The lights from the town should block.." Regina questionably refocuses on the grinning woman.."What did you do?"

"Switched off the towns power for a couple of hours."

"Morrigan you cant do that!"

"Why not? I only switched the electricity off, its not like they'll starve or anything. We never had power in the Enchanted Forest so I'm pretty sure they can cope without it for a bit.."

Regina raises a perfectly sculpted eyebrow and Morrigan steals a quick kiss.."Besides the way Swan treated you today, she can suffer for a couple of hours."

"Oh?"

"Who do you think the people will go to with their blackout dilemma? And then who will Swan turn to? That's why I made sure your cell is turned off and if the sheriff tries to enter the premises, lets just say your work with the door knob in the study was inspired." Morrigan smiles broadly, sipping her wine but takes note of the older woman's concern.

"Is it really wise to be using this much magic?"

"Regina its fine, it kinda helps to get rid of it, I feel better when I use magic..And when Charming's not around..And your not pissing me off, so everything's good." She shrugs presumptuously, holding her laughter and taking another sip of wine, come on Regina, where's that banter..

Brown eyes narrow as Regina places her wine on the grass beside her. She leans over and smoothly takes the glass from Morrigans hand, placing in on the table before she leans back over, pushing her chest dangerously close to the woman's face and sits in her lap.

Morrigans breath hitches at the hand sliding over jeans at her sex.."I thought we were supposed to be watching the stars?" Her arousal builds as the woman's other hand snakes under her top stroking her lower back. A shiver shoots up her spine as Regina looms over her, the woman's face lit up a beautiful violet.

"I found something infinitely more beautiful that requires my attention."

Morrigan groans as a finger slides roughly against the fabric of her jeans. She gently takes the woman's wrist stopping the motion.."Tonight is about you, so I need to do this right."

Regina yelps at suddenly being flipped on her back and Morrigan grins wolfish, sliding a hand under her lovers top and stroking her stomach and hips. Their lips gently press together and Regina immediately grabs the back of ebony hair, deepening the kiss. Morrigan slips her free hand under the mayors blouse, stroking her back and dancing fingertips over the woman's spine. She feels her lover shiver and she groans into red lips, well that was new..Her hand slides towards the woman's slacks and she summons her magic, popping open the lone brittle button and sliding down the zipper.

Regina's breath hitches and she pulls away, a flicker of purple gracing brown eyes.."Did you just..use magic?"

Morrigan frowns.."Yeah why? I didn't hurt you did I?!"

Regina's pupils dilate further and she crashes their lips back together. Morrigan reels from the sudden passion, ignoring the painful nails digging into her scalp. She lets the wine tasting tongue invade her mouth as hands tug at her hair. Green eyes catch a glimpse of predatory purple and she unlocks their lips concerned.."Are you okay?"

"Yes, so shut up!"

Morrigan recoils at the order as red lips claim hers once more. She feels dark magic slowly invade her. A familiar sensation floods back and panic ebbs at the back of her mind but she quickly consoles herself when Regina releases a wanting groan, nails scratching down white skin. Her arousal pools and she moans passionately at the tingling sensation driving up her spine, god it feels good!..Regina suddenly breaks the kiss, flipping their positions and Morrigan lands harshly on her back. The older woman quickly clamps teeth onto her neck and pins her hands against the lounger. She resists the urge to throw Regina off, groaning in pain at the teeth slicing into her neck, She needs to calm down before the experience gets out of hand..A large amount of magic forces its way around Morrigans body, pushing her sex into overdrive and she cries out, Fuck me!..

"My Queen?"

Morrigans fingertips brush against the woman's white knuckles as teeth retract from her neck, crimson lips ghosting over burning skin and breathing heavily.

"Your Mine.."

Morrigan continues to brush her fingertips against Regina's unyielding hands.."I'm Yours."

Another large pulse of dark magic wracks through Morrigan turning green eyes a hue purple, Christ I need the woman now..She darts up, sucking and licking the olive neck above her. Morrigan hears her lover moan, pushing the throat further into her mouth while a swirl of purple strips them of their clothes. Morrigan's eyes crack open and she grins at the now bare shoulder of her Queen.

They both writhe under the stars, bodies sweating in exertion and pleasurable groans drifting around the mayors back garden.

Soon enough, Morrigan arches from the lounger, pushing against the woman on top as they both cry out, quivering in unison and grinding against each other. Not long after, Morrigan flops back to the pillows, breathing heavily and eyes clamped shut. Regina collapses on top, her chest heaving and a content grumble pushing passed swollen lips.

"I bloody love you.."

Regina laughs, snuggling closer as Morrigans bonds fall away, releasing strained hands which quickly envelop her Queen.

"How did you even do that?"

"I stumbled upon a few things back in my time."

Regina chuckles, stroking white skin, but is suddenly distracted by the red and slightly bleeding skin on her lovers neck. She frowns, ghosting her fingers over the bleeding bite wound.

"I'm sorry, I was too rough."

"Its okay."

Brown eyes quickly take note of the red marks around Morrigan's wrists and she pushes away.."No, I hurt you, my magic was too much, I lost control and.."

Morrigan stops the frantic woman, grabbing and squeezing one of Regina's hands.."Regina stop its fine, you came back to me in the end.." Green eyes watch the woman look away, she really knows how to beat herself up..She sighs and slowly, after a little resistance, pulls the upset Queen into her arms.

"You need to stop beating yourself up over every little incident. I'm fine, better than fine. Trust me, if you'd gone too far I would have thrown your ass off the lounger." She squeezes the older woman lightly.

"Hmm..Maybe.."

Morrigan cocks an eyebrow.."You were supposed to say I'd get my ass handed to me if I tried.." Regina chuckles.."Listen, I realize I'm not the only one unable to control my magic at times."

Regina's smile slips.."I don't know what it is, I just lose all inhibition and get so.."

"Possessive?" Regina shy's her face but its quickly caught by a gentle hand.."Its nothing to be ashamed of, trust me I get it. I cant let you out of my sight these days without panicking. Its natural to feel that way, to care too much, just like with Henry. I remember back when.."

Morrigan pauses, her features twisting a little and Regina watches a flurry of emotion pass through green eyes.."..When I found Puck."

Regina peels the hand from her cheek, looking away despondent, That boy, that innocent boy was murdered by me..he was so young. I wasn't even there at the massacre, I simply waited for my black guard to clear them out before going after her brother..Her dark thoughts are interrupted by a gentle hand lacing through her own.

"Don't think about it."

"How can I not, its my fault."

"No, its Her fault, not yours."

Regina frowns deeply, why is she being like this?! I killed her family and friends and she's suddenly content with having a relationship with their killer?..She stands abruptly, pulling her hand away.."What's the difference?!"

"The difference is I'm in love with you not her. She sought revenge and you seek happiness and someone to love. Your not that woman anymore Regina and no matter what you think or say, I'll always stand by you."

Regina faces her, eyes glassy.."But the things Ive done.."

"They don't matter anymore, not to me! You think your the only one in this position?! I feel exactly the same, Ive done terrible things, whether they were instructed by the Evil Queen or not I still did them, me, no one else and I have to live with that just as you have. She's screwed us both Regina but now I have you, someone to love, to care for and to have a happy ending with. I'm just hoping you feel the same way because I want to confide in you as you have me, but I need you to remember that no matter what, I do forgive you.."

Regina stands silent a moment, to care for? To love? A happy ending? Maybe she's right, the past will still eat away at me but talking about it may be a start..A hand is slowly extended to her.

"Now come and watch the stars with me."

Regina smiles weakly, accepting the hand that gently lowers her onto the lounger. Laying down, she feels Morrigan nestle into her side, draping an arm and a leg over her as the woman huffs and looks up at the stars.

"Thank You." Regina laces a hand through ebony hair, massaging her lovers scalp gently.

"What for?"

"For staying."

Morrigan smiles, pushing further against the woman as a blanket gently slides over the pair.."I always will."

Brown eyes water, you wouldn't if you knew the truth...