Trigger Warnings: Sexual Themes and Violence..

Storybrooke:

God my head! Stupid concussion!..Green eyes crack open, turning to take in the sleeping woman curled against her side. Last nights events crawl back into Morrigans mind and she frowns, Regina really should stay away from that apple cider. It makes her crazy when she's emotional. She'll have a blinder of a headache when she wakes up..

Gently Morrigan slides from the older woman, standing from the bed and tucking the sheets around her slumbering Queen, I think its my turn to do some coddling. Right after I take some aspirin that is..She glances at the gap in the curtains, squinting at the sunlight beaming through, I know the perfect spot for some lunch today, hell, why dont we make a full day of it..Quietly she scrambles from the room, leaving her lover to sleep away last nights events.

Twenty minutes later Morrigan hisses, pulling her hand away from the scolding pan on the stove, Regina makes this look so easy!..She quickly dashes over to the toaster and pops up the golden toast with a content sight, well at least I can make bloody toast properly..She scoops the eggs from the frying pan and delicately places them on the porcelain plate alongside toast, bacon and slightly overdone pancakes, I'm so shit at cooking. I hope it doesn't make her even more nauseous. But there's something missing..She glances into the back yard and swiftly sets about unlocking the backdoor.

A moment later, Morrigan rushes inside the kitchen, locking the door again and sets a crisp red apple and a small handful of blossoms on the tray next to a black cup of coffee. She adjusts the items neatly and smiles to herself.."There."

"Regina?"

Regina groans and immediately scrunches her eyes at the throbbing pain in her head, how much did I drink last night?...Last night!..Brown eyes dart open and immediately lock onto a smiling Morrigan sat beside her.

"Hey."

"Hey." Regina groggily pushes herself up and two aspirin are offered.

"Here.."

The former Queen reluctantly takes the medication and is soon passed a cup of water. She plops the tablets in her mouth and swallows harshly.

Morrigan watches as Regina continues to avoid staring at her directly.."I made you breakfast. I'm rubbish at cooking so I dont blame you if you cant stomach it.."

Brown eyes water as a tray holding breakfast and flowers is set in her lap, she made me breakfast after what I did last night?..

"I don't deserve this."

Morrigan sighs.."I knew this was coming.." She scoots closer, slipping their hands together and prompting glassy brown eyes to look at her.."We both made mistakes last night, I got mad, you got mad, I'm sorry, your sorry. I forgive you but do you forgive me?"

Regina stares.."Do I forgive you? You didn't do anything wrong! I'm the one that.."

"Got mad and forgot who she really is. The one thing we most have in common is our guilt. Its our number one enemy, not Snow White and Prince Farming.." A cracked smile pulls at smudged red lips.."It eats us alive and ultimately pushes everyone we love away simply because we're too afraid to let anyone in again."

"I believe your making another speech dear."

Both woman smile.

"Is it working?"

"You mean do I feel better? A little."

"I'll take anything I can get at this point."

Regina chuckles and glances at her plate, raising a questionable eyebrow.."You cooked?"

"Yeah, why?"

"Nothing, I'm just surprised the smoke alarm didn't go off."

"Well it almost did on the first try, that reminds me, your gonna need a new toaster.." Wide brown eyes dart to her and she cant contain a toothy grin.."I'm kidding.." She watches Regina settle as the woman picks up the cookery from the tray. Her grin widens as she slips from the bed and heads towards the en suite.."Its a new stove your gonna need." She hears the scratch of metal on porcelain as she wanders into the bathroom.

"Morrigan!"

Morrigan laughs..

After a great start to the morning, Morrigan had ever so persistently forced me into a day away from Swan, away from the case and away from my mayoral duties. It sounds nice, a day with just the two of us, no incidents, no grueling trips back through dark and torturous memories, just us. I'm surprised at her sudden forgiveness, what happened last night was inexcusable but there she was this morning, by my side, smiling and offering me breakfast. And surprisingly the food was adequate considering shes adamant she cant cook..Regina adjusts her stirrup before pulling her steed alongside Morrigan's. Her lover grins and in one fluent motion, pulls herself atop the bay stallion. Regina smiles shyly, pulling herself onto her chestnut mare, I haven't rode for a very long time but I guess its just like riding a bike, you never really forget..

"Ready?"

"After you dear."

Morrigan grins, adjusting her backpack and spurs her steed forward. She sets off in a trot, leading them both out of the stables and towards the forest.

When they hit the forests edge, Regina pulls her mare alongside Morrigans. Brown and green eyes glance at each other mischievously as the mayor ushers her steed faster. Morrigan edges her stallion forward, matching the former Queens pace but before long, they both ride side by side in a canter.

"Where are we heading?!"

"The clearing over the bay!" Morrigan can see the cheeky glint in brown eyes and grins.."First one there gets first dibs at foreplay tonight!" A flash of pearl teeth is all the answer Morrigan needs before Regina's chestnut mare is galloping ahead, keen much..She laughs and hastily ushers her Stallion into a gallop. She follows her Queen closely, scanning the trees for faster routes. Quickly she tugs her horse through an opening in the brush and onto higher ground, the clearings on higher ground Regina. Better make a move fast..

Brown eyes glance behind and Regina sees the younger woman pressing forward onto higher ground, to soon my love..She quickly spots the smooth bend towards the clearing and spurs her mare forward.

Green eyes watch the mare curve smoothly around the bend to the bay whilst her stallion slows just in time to make the corner, shit!..Morrigan yells, squeezing the stallions ribs. The steed closes the gap remarkably quick but the clearing is just in sight, Damn it!..

Regina smiles triumphantly as her mare quickly bounds into the clearing and circles the area just before the downward drop into the bay. Morrigan enters a second behind with a grimace and the former Queen laughs as both horses circle one other.

"You forget who built this town dear."

"Well that automatically means you cheated then."

"Sore loser."

Morrigan chuckles, shaking her head and guides her steed to the forests edge. Regina slides from her mares back and follows to tie both horses to a tree.

Leather boots hit the grass with a heavy thump, the objects in Morrigan's backpack rustling with the movement. She wanders over to the clearings edge, setting her pack at her feet and looks out over the town, this is nice. What is it with me and open scenery?..Arms slowly wrap around her middle as Regina's head settles gently on her shoulder.

"What does this remind me of?"

Morrigan lays her head against raven hair, entangling their fingers on her stomach.."What can I say, I have an eye for spotting beauty." Sparkling green eyes slide to the older woman's face and Regina cocks an eyebrow.

"And it seems you have a pretentious tongue to match."

"Whatever her majesty says."

Regina chuckles, kissing her true love who swivels and runs gentle hands down her waist. She drapes her arms over Morrigan's shoulders, hands exploring dark hair but there's a painful moan pulling them back and Morrigan huffs aggrieved as red lips curl into a grin.

"Is someone aroused?"

"When is this shit going to wear off?"

"By the end of the week."

"Good! At first it was a turn on but now its just pissing me off.."

Morrigan moves to retrieve the backpack, pulling a blanket out and draping it on the grass. Regina elegantly sits on the sheet, watching her lover gather food and drink from the bag. She inhales deeply, brown eyes coasting over to the town below and looking out over the sea, so this is happiness, this is a fresh start just as you said. Thank you daddy, without you, none of this would have been possible. I just wish somehow you could be here with us..

Morrigan places several Tupperware box's between them and two flasks. She glances at the woman who's deep in thought and extends one of the silver cylinders.."Here."

Regina snaps from her daze and gratefully takes the flask.."Thank you."

"Are you okay?"

"Yes of course."

"Good, but just encase, my flask is filled with wine if you want something stronger."

"Its not even mid day."

"Yeah your right.." Morrigan turns to reach into the backpack.."Ive got some whiskey in here somewhere."

"What?!"

Morrigan cant help grinning and retrieves her arm empty handed.."By now dear, you should know my sense of humor."

Regina frowns, red lips pouting a little.."Yes, as dry as Snow Whites fabricated Well of hope speeches."

Morrigan mockingly slaps a hand to her heart.."You wound me deeply..But not as deep as Snow Whites Well of hope speeches." Her lover laughs and she happily plucks a cherry tomato from the Tupperware and plops it into her mouth. She lays back on the blanket, green eyes slipping shut.."Do you think things will ever be normal with us?"

"What do you mean?"

"Like, eventually we'll be able walk down the street and not get whispers and weird stares?"

Regina frowns grimly.."It seems unlikely dear."

Green eyes crack open and glance at the perturbed woman.."Its okay, I don't think I've ever led a life where people haven't stared for one reason or another. When I was young I got a lot of it, and then when I had Elinor.." Morrigan pauses, green eyes slipping shut to keep her distress hidden.

Regina stiffens slightly, we shouldn't be talking about this..

"Its okay, you don't have to.."

"No, I made peace with what happened long ago. She'll always be in my heart no matter where I go and who I'm with. She would have loved you Regina, had a fondness for apples too which is weird."

They both chuckle lightly, brown eyes staring woeful at the woman.."I bet she had your courage and good heart."

"She certainly wasn't scared of anything, except of course the evil monster that lived on the hill."

"Monster?"

Morrigan smiles broadly, a stray tear leaking from tightly closed eyes. Regina quietly moves the Tupperware from between them and lies on her side.

"It was really just a grumpy old man who lived in the shack up the road. All the children used to take turns seeing who could get the closest before he came out shouting at them. She got second closest and felt so proud of herself. You have to give me an extra treat for my bravery she said."

"It seems she also got her boisterous nature from you as well."

Morrigan laughs, another tear sliding down her temple.."Yeah, I guess she did.."

Silence...

Well Ive ruined a peaceful lunch. Pull yourself together Morrigan..Morrigan quickly composes herself, wiping the stray tears from her temples, taking a deep breath and clearing her throat. Green eyes finally open and slide to the sympathetic mayor led on her side and staring. She smiles and red lips smile in return before they gently press to hers.."What a drag huh?"

They both chuckle before red lips continue their tender assault. Regina gently slides on top, running a soothing hand through dark hair and getting a content moan in return. Her hand trails down Morrigans body to slip under black riding pants. Morrigan pushes against her eagerly but her wandering hand is halted by the Chastity belt. She chuckles, pulling back.."I think its time I repaid you for breakfast."

Morrigan gasps as the leather belt snaps undone, freeing her sex and pelvice, thank gods for that..With a subtle wave, the Chastity belt is gone, fingers slowly sliding into her heated sex and their lips locking passionately.

After a heated moment, the phone in the mayors pocket suddenly rings breaking them of their romantic entanglement. After another brief pause, Morrigan moans and continues their passionate kiss. A hand continues its assault on her sex but a few moments later the phone rings again, irritating both woman. Regina continues to pump her fingers in and out, eliciting a passionate groan but when the phone rings a third time, she slows her pace and huffs her irritation.

"Don't you dare!" Morrigan almost snarls and with a grin, Regina immediately picks up her pace, dragging the woman towards bliss before finally, Morrigan cries out and a hand is harshly slapped over her mouth, loud as always my dear..Firm hands clutch the body on top, squeezing heated bodies together and when the fourth ring sounds, Morrigan collapses back onto the blanket, panting heavily and the hand from her mouth is swiftly removed to dive into the mayors jacket pocket.

Regina answers the cell sternly.."What?!"

Emma recoils.."Ugh, Sorry am I interrupting anything important?"

Morrigan can hear the suspicious blond and frowns, interrupting?! Its the worst timing ever blondie!..

"Yes your fucking.." Shes cut off by Regina's hand clamping over her protesting mouth.

"Not anymore. What is it Miss Swan?"

"I just thought you might want to question Thurman's brother today. He's fully awake and apparently asking for a lawyer."

"I give his tiny mind too little credit.." Regina looks down into angry green eyes and slowly retracts her hand, pressing the cell to her jacket.."This is your decision. We can always stay here if you want."

"No, we need to deal with this before it gets too messy." Concerned brown eyes stare and Morrigan cant help a sigh.."I wont kill him Regina, I'll just stand at a distance for back up."

The mayor raises an eyebrow and places the cell back to her ear.

"Regina? You still there?"

"Yes Miss Swan, myself and Morrigan will meet you outside the hospital in two hours."

"Oh alright. Guess I'll see you guys later then.."

Regina hangs up abruptly, placing her cell back in her jacket pocket.."Are you sure about this?"

Morrigan frowns aggrieved.."I already told you I wont kill him."

"Its not him I'm worried about."

"I'll be fine.." Morrigan smiles weakly and leans up to kiss red lips tenderly.."If something does happen, just poof me into the middle of the forest. By the time I get out I'll be fine again.." She grins wolfish at the woman's pursed lips.."Was that the dry humor you mentioned?"

"Indeed."

Morrigan quickly flips their positions with a light chuckle.."I love you."

Regina smiles.."I love you too."

...

Emma places a hesitant hand on the door handle and pauses, this is such a stupid idea. I just know its going to end badly..

"I was thinking, how about you wait out here? Just to see if he'll talk without the whole good cop bad cop routine."

Morrigan frowns.."You remember that little discussion we had? The one where I don't take orders from you.." Regina places a calming hand on her chest.

"I'm sure that's not what Miss Swan is insinuating, but I do see into her reasoning dear.." Narrow green eyes dart to her.."Perhaps you wait here, just for a little while to see if he'll talk without provocation. And if he needs persuading.."

Morrigan can see mischief in brown eyes and she huffs.."Fine! You have five minutes, that's it, and then I'm coming in!"

Regina steals a kiss from the irritated woman and Emma grins, sliding into the patients room with the mayor close behind.

Immediately brown eyes connect with the vicious snarl of the man cuffed to the hospital bed. Several wires connect Pike Thurman to various machines, his face black and yellow, arm in a cast and a nasty looking gash stitched across his hairline. Regina silently slips into the background, evaluating the battered man in bed whilst Emma slides in beside him, thumbs hooked through her belt and frowning.

"Lets start off easy, What's your name?"

"I want my lawyer!" He snarls.

"He's on his way, but in the mean time I want to ask you a few questions."

"I ain't answerin' nothin' until my lawyer gets here pig!"

Regina chuckles.."Do you know how contradictory you sound.." She steps forward, chin raised and confident.."Encase you don't understand that big word, it means your stupid."

Emma looks pointedly at the woman, starting with good cop bad cop already..

"You and that devil bitch killed my brothers! Your gonna get what's comin' to ya soon!"

"Oh? And what would that be?"

A cocky grin slides onto the mans face and Regina frowns deeply.

"It'll be better for you if you tell us. I've got you on Kidnapping, assault and attempted murder. That means a lot of years behind bars. If you tell us what you know then maybe I can pull a few strings and get your sentence reduced."

He laughs at a frowning Emma.."I know nothin', and even if I did I wouldn't tell ya. Nothin' you can do but sit back and wait for the bonfire to be lit!"

"Your lying! You know something don't you little piggy!" Regina grins toothily and Pikes smile drops, pulling into a snarl. She ignites a fireball in her hand, approaching the resilient man.."Sheriff I suggest you wait outside."

"Regina.." Emma looks hesitantly from the fireball to the cracking features of the man in bed.

"You will tell me what you know or I will roast you on a spit for the towns next fair!"

Pike leans away from the approaching heat, pulling at the handcuffs on his wrist before a cruel smile curls onto his battered lips.."Go ahead Evil bitch!"

He isn't going to crack..Brown eyes glance at the sheriff and the blond nods. Immediately the fireball is extinguished and Regina glides over to the door.

"Oh what's the matter your majesty? Don't have the balls for the job?" He laughs as the door is pulled open. Regina extends her hand, grinning devilishly and Morrigan slowly stalks into the room. Pikes laughter stops dead, his face a picture of worry and fear.."What..What is this sheriff?!"

Emma steps back, leaning against the wall lazily, her arms crossed over her chest.."We tried good cop bad cop, she's the, what did you call her madam mayor?"

Regina slams the door causing the man to jump.."I believe I called her the electric chair sheriff." She slides around Morrigan and with a click, the bracelet drops into her palm. Both witch's chuckle darkly at the wide eyed man in bed and Emma cant help a shiver sliding down her spine.

Morrigan glares, slowly prowling to one side of the bed as Pike attempts to shuffle away, pulling harshly at his cuffed wrist.."Sheriff you cant do this!"

"She's not doing anything you disgusting creature. Morrigan simply wants a chat seen as its her life you intend to ruin as well." Regina sneers.

Morrigan towers over the hysteric man who continues to try and pry his hand free of the metal restraint.

"Your threatenin' me! This is illegal! When my lawyer finds out you'll be.."

In a flash Morrigan wraps her hand around his throat and slams his head back into the pillows. The heart rate monitor spikes erratically, the other two woman startle and Emma launches from the wall, taking a hesitant step forward but Regina stops her with a firm hand.

"How many times do you think I've killed someone and been released without charge?!" Morrigan slams his head back again, prompting a whimper as Pikes free hand scratches at her wrist desperately. She leans forward within a few inches of alarmed eyes.."You, my stupid little friend are no exception!" A cruel smirk rolls onto her lips whilst Regina glides over to the opposite side of the bed.

"Now, I believe you were answering some of our questions. What did your brother mean in his threat? Who's coming?"

The man struggles, attempting to pry the hand from his neck. When there's no response Morrigan snarls, her eyes flickering red and Pike cowers.

"I don't know I swear! We never knew where the notes came from!"

"Notes?" Emma steps forward.

"Greg always went to the drop out point but we never saw nobody!"

"What did these notes say?"

"All sorts of stuff, mainly told us to keep an eye on you two and report what we saw!"

Red eyes burn, a snarl pulling at Morrigan's lips.."You've been watching us?! For how long?!"

The hand around Pikes throat tightens and he fidgets, spluttering his reply.."A month..maybe..two.."

Morrigans hand gradually applies more pressure, cutting off his air supply, the disgusting fucks were watching us for months?! Why?! What the fuck did they expect to see?!..Morrigan's seething anger is interrupted by a gentle hand touching her shoulder. Red eyes dart to soft brown and after a pause, she slowly releases the mans neck. Pike splutters, coughing and rubbing his reddened throat as Regina straightens herself.

"Why were you watching us?"

"I dont know! The note just said to report what you was doing every day, nothin' else!"

Morrigan leers.."So you disgusting fucks were watching us and never thought to question where your orders were coming from?!"

"Greg didn't care, he said that the person who sent those notes was helpin' us get our revenge!"

"Who's your contact?!"

Pikes wide eyes dart between the women.."I told ya I don't know!"

"Your lying! WHO IS HE?!"

"Regina.." Emma's concerned eyes flicker between the two women and Regina promptly slides in next to her furious lover, grabbing her hand gently.

"Morrigan I think we should go, for now anyway."

Morrigan tugs her hand away and looms over the startled man.."You know something! And I will get it from you one way, or another!" She pounces forward, punching Pike in the jaw and launching onto the bed. Regina and Emma startle and immediately grab her, trying to pull the enraged woman off. The machines around the room bleep erratically, blaring out over the scrapping bodies.

"Morrigan! Stop!"

Morrigan punches the mans bloody face over and over before clamping her hands around his throat harshly. The lights and machines in the room flicker eerily, sparking and crackling.."TELL ME!"

Quickly Regina raises her hands and in a swirl of purple smoke, both witch's are gone. Emma pants heavily, staring at the bloody groaning man in bed, well that went exactly as I thought it would, I hate being right sometimes..

Purple smoke disappears and Morrigan thumps to the floor of the mansions foyer. She pushes herself onto all fours, breathing erratically as bloody fingernails scratch at the hardwood, why the fuck did she do that?! I almost got the fucking answers we need!..Red eyes pierce the wood, a snarl rippling from her throat. The lights in the mansion flicker, static buzzing in the air. Someone crouches down and immediately her hand clamps onto the persons neck.

Wide brown eyes stare as gentle olive hands wrap around Morrigans wrist. There's a pause, Regina splutters, stroking skin on the attacking hand, Regina?..Immediately the limb retracts as Morrigan scrambles backwards, I cant hurt her again..She leaps to her feet and Regina quickly reaches out.

"NO!"

The mayor stops dead, concerned and anxious to help as red eyes squeeze shut, hands clamping into ebony hair and Morrigan hunches over in pain.

Regina watches from the sidelines, helpless as Morrigan battles with her demons. The lights continue to flicker, red electricity sparking around the woman's body as a painful groan pushes passed pink lips.

"You can beat it Morrigan, your stronger than the darkness."

"I..cant.."

Red eyes crack open, locking onto a slowly approaching Regina.

"I have to go.."

Morrigan attempts to transport herself from the mansion but is quickly enveloped in a tight hug. Her anger flares, nails digging into her palms as she attempts to pull from the woman's embrace.."LET GO!"

The lamp on the small vanity behind them explodes, glass shattering onto the hardwood floor but the hold around her only tightens as Regina pushes her face into dark hair.

"I'll never let you go, never stop loving you, no matter who you become."

Regina flinches, brown eyes clamping shut as a small electrical current shocks her in short bursts. There's an eerie silence, static whizzing through the air all around them. Gradually Regina feels Morrigans shoulders drop, her posture relaxing a fraction.

"Please let go."

The whisper doesn't derail her as Regina slowly laces a hand into ebony hair. Another spark shocks her and she flinches but keeps a tight hold on the other woman.."I've got you."

Morrigan's breathing levels out and she releases a shaky breath. Her eyes revert back to their natural green and the lights around the manor flicker back to normal.

"What..?"

Morrigan slowly pulls back from the hug, green eyes staring at Regina perplexed. Her attention focuses on the shattered lamp in the background and she frowns.."How did.." The events at the hospital flash in her mind and quickly she looks down at her bloody knuckles and then to Regina's throat. There's a slight reddening on olive skin and her heart sinks, not again..

Regina immediately spots guilt in watery green eyes and when the woman tries to pull away, she only clings to her tighter.."Hey?" Morrigan looks up grimly.."Number one enemy remember.." Morrigans head dips, hiding her distress and Regina quickly pulls the body back against her.."I love you."

A tear slips from green eyes.."I should never have gone in there."

"You needed to face him Morrigan. You may have lost control but you fought the darkness and you won.." Regina pulls her lover back and cups her cheek.."Come on, I'll make you something to eat and we can relax."

Green eyes glance down at her bloody shaking hands.."I think I need a shower."

Regina nods, stroking the woman's cheek with the pad of her thumb.."Okay, I'll make us late lunch. Take your time."

Morrigan nods, smiling weakly and proceeds upstairs.

Brown eyes watch Morrigan disappear and Regina smiles to herself, that certainly was a giant step forward. She didn't kill anyone, nothing has been burnt to the ground, except my lamp of course but I saw the battle she fought to control and she won..With that uplifting thought, she spins on her heels and coasts into the kitchen..

Fifteen minute's later and Morrigan still stands underneath the boiling water, scrubbing her knuckles red raw. Her anger bubbles under the surface, dark hair hiding her gritted teeth and knitted brow, I'm sick of this shit! Of losing my temper every time something pisses me off! Why cant I just deal with my frustrations like every other normal human being?!..

"But nooo, Your far from fucking normal aren't you Morrigan!" The scrubbing brush suddenly slips from her grasp, clattering to the porcelain floor and she releases a shallow screech in frustration, her red hands slamming against the tile in front of her as hot water flows down her neck and back.

Silence...

She takes several deep breaths to calm herself and after a moment of diving through fond memories of Elinor and Elise, of her old life, her shoulders finally relax and green eyes slip shut.

"Home is behind..The world ahead...And there are many paths to tred...through shadow..to the edge of night...until the stars are all alight...mist and shadow..cloud and shade...All shall fade...All shall...fade.."

She lets out a heavy breath, her eyes sliding back open as she leans the side of her head against cold tiles.

"That was beautiful.."

Morrigan startles, shrieking and whirling towards Regina whose sat primly on the toilet lid a few feet away. She wipes the condensation from the glass door and stares a little flustered at soft brown eyes.

"I'm sorry I startled you dear. You have a beautiful singing voice."

"I.." Morrigan clears her throat, turning the water off.."Thank You." She slides from the shower and promptly retrieves her dressing gown and slippers.

"You've sang that song before but Ive never heard of it."

Morrigan pulls her dressing gown closed, wrapping her hair in a towel.."A friend taught it to me a long time ago, but she sang it better..What do you need?"

Regina frowns.."Nothing, I heard a bang and just thought.."

"Id gone crazy again?"

"No, I thought you'd slipped or..To be honest I didn't know what to think."

"Thank You for the concern but I'm fine." Morrigan attempts to move out of the bathroom but is caught by slender fingers.

"Have I upset you?"

"No, of course not."

"Then what's wrong? And don't say your fine because I know better."

Green eyes slide shut and Morrigan takes a deep breath.."I'm just..I'm tired."

Regina frowns.."Tired? Of what?"

Green eyes slide back open to stare at the worried woman.."Of me."

Regina stares questionably.."I don't understand."

Morrigan moves over to the toilet lid and sits down, her hands fidgeting.."Do you ever feel that sometimes things aren't worth it, that you just push and push people to the point where you feel its in everyone's best interest to just, I dunno, go away. That maybe when your gone things will go back to normal, and you'll be normal getting away from everything that is slowly eating you alive." She glances up and notes hurt in watery brown eyes.

"Your leaving me.."

The pained statement is a knife through her heart and Morrigan cant stand looking at her devastated lover any longer.."I don't know what to do Regina. But what I do know is things have to change, I have to change because one of these days I'll end up..I'll end up killing you, end up hurting everyone I care about and I cant let that happen, I wont let that happen. There aren't many options for me to keep everyone safe, to keep you safe. I have to.." She sighs heavily, glassy eyes slipping shut before a pair of hands firmly grip hers. Her eyes slide open again, refocusing on the woman crouching in front of her.

"Tell me what to do, tell me what I can do to help. Your not alone anymore, I'm here."

Morrigan stares at the desperate and hopeful woman.."I dont think there's anymore you can do beloved."

Silence...

Regina stares devastated..I cant believe shes giving up after everything..

"But..I love you."

A tear slips from green eyes, Morrigan's heart breaking that little bit more. She cups her lovers cheeks and places a gentle kiss on Regina's forehead.."I'm sorry." She stands from the toilet lid but her hands are quickly caught.

"Don't leave me please! You promised! You promised you wouldn't go!"

"I dont want to."

"Then don't!" Regina launches to her feet, tears rolling from angry brown eyes.."After everything we've been through! After everything we've survived your just going to throw it all away?!"

"You make it sound like I want this to happen."

"Don't you?!"

Morrigan frowns, her anger bubbling to the surface.."Of course not!"

"Then why are you doing this to me?! Is it some sort of punishment for being the Evil Queen?! For turning you into the Dark Knight?!"

"That's not what this is about!"

"Then what is it?! You keep saying its to protect me but I know better! Its to protect you isn't it?! To protect yourself from the Evil Queen again!"

Morrigans anger flares, eyes shimmering red and the lights flickering eerily.."Don't be so stupid! That's your problem Regina, you always think someone is out to get you! Well news flash, I'm not! I try to do right by you and I get this paranoid bullshit in return!"

"Can you blame me! What would you do if you were in my position?! If you finally had a life worth living, someone to love and be loved in return, to have a family and then suddenly your true love decides its best to turn tail and run without even trying to work things out! WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS MORRIGAN!"

Morrigan snarls, the lights flicking erratically as she lunges forward and clamps her hands onto a startled Regina's arms, pulling the woman within an inch of blazing red eyes.."BECAUSE OF THIS!"

The lights above them blow, sockets sparking as the sound of shattered glass echos around the mansion.

"BECAUSE I CANT LOSE YOU!" She shakes the wide eyed mayor, red electricity dancing around the pair and scorching the tiled walls.

"BECAUSE IF I HURT YOU, KILLED YOU.."

There's a pause and brown eyes soften. Regina's hands slowly reach up to cup Morrigan's cheeks as she glances at the red electricity dangerously sparking around them.

"But your not hurting me.." She signals to the dark magic.."You don't have to be alone, especially not to make everyone happy. And I think its about time we both realized that we'll never leave each other no matter how tough things get, or who foolishly decides to stand in our way."

Morrigan's magic slowly recedes, red sparks fading back into her body. She grits her teeth, a hand clamping onto her painful skull and immediately Regina pulls the woman into a hug and releases a shaky breath.

After a moment, green eyes slide open and Morrigan frowns at the scorched tiles and warm body pressed against her.."Regina?"

"You did it my love."

Wide green eyes pull back.."What did.."

"You conquered your darkness.." Morrigan tries to speak but Regina quickly claims pink lips, pulling the towel from wet ebony hair and lacing her hands through it.."We'll get through this together, I promise."

Their foreheads gently press together and green eyes slide shut.."I'm sorry."

"There's no need my love. Come, lets eat, I made you pizza."

Morrigan grins weakly.."For lunch?"

"Technically its late lunch."

"Is it mushroom?"

Regina grins, walking towards the door and pulling her lover behind her.."Come and find out for yourself."

Morrigan pauses.."Something does have to change Regina, I cant keep doing this." She grimly signals the destroyed bathroom and red lips smile weakly.

"I know, and we'll find a way together. Now come on, and maybe afterwards I can help you into some fresh clothes?" Regina bites her lip and Morrigan cant help a cheeky grin.

"As long as it doesn't involve any Chastity belts and waxing, I would greatly appreciate her majesty's expert hands."

Regina raises an eyebrow and clicks her tongue appeased. She places Morrigan's hand firmly on the inside of her thigh and pulls the aroused woman from the destroyed bathroom...