"You were my favorite poem and I'd read you every night knowing I might never understand every word but that's okay – 'cause the lines of you were the closest thing to holy I'd ever heard. You'd say, "This kind of love has to be a verb." We are paint on a slick canvas – it's gonna take a whole lot to stick but if we do, we'll be a masterpiece." -Andrea Gibson
Emma's POV
Henry's talking about writing his own fairy tale book which would include him along with all the villain's side of the story and the ending of all the fairy tales of what happens after the story stops. I for one think it's a great idea I'm sure Regina would be more than willing to tell her son her side of the story one day. And Maleficent seems to love Henry dearly so maybe she'll give her side of the story as well. Maybe Belle will help out as well who knows. He's such a smart kid.
"Emma!" spinning around at the sound of my name before spotting a wild looking Maleficent with her pant legs covered in dirt and a few leaves tangled in her hair. "Maleficent? What's wrong? Are you alright?" Glancing at the first aid kit worriedly "Mary-Snow, will you watch Henry for me I don't know how long I'll be, but I'll call if I won't make it back tonight." "Of course, is something the matter?" Snow asks looking between Maleficent and I. "I'm not sure yet, but I'm going to find out." Weaving through the crowd Maleficent grabs my wrist gently before tugging me behind her out the back door of the kitchen heading to the woods.
"Maleficent! Where are we going? What's wrong who's hurt?" slowing to a stop bringing Maleficent with me. Letting out a frustrated sigh she spins around to face me. "Regina told-" Cutting her off I franticly begin questioning her. "Regina! What is she alright? Where is she? How badly is she hurt?" Growling Maleficent starts again "Regina's fine which you would know already if you'd let me finish." Flushing before mumbling out my apologizes. "Regina told me to get you along with the first aid kit. Ms. Lucas seemed to have injured herself on her rush out. Now if you'd follow me I'd like to get to her so her cut doesn't get infected." Maleficent finishes before tugging my hand again and pulling me behind her at a rushed pace.
After about 10 minutes of being dragged through the woods we finally come to a hidden beach. "It's beautiful." I breathed out still in awe of the site. Snapping to my senses I look to see Maleficent who released my hand and was jogging to what appears to be a cabin. Following her lead we enter the cabin and come across two sleeping figure curled around each other. Smiling fondly at the sight, a little disappointed I have to wake them. "Regina." I whisper softly pushing her bangs behind her ear. "Regina, I need you to wake now, love." Slowly her eyes flutter open and she smiles at me before it falls as she glances at the broken woman in her arms. "Maleficent did you get the first aid kit?" she questions looking over my shoulder at Maleficent who has her sight is frozen on Ruby. Maleficent blindly passes the first aid kit to Regina before finally bringing her gaze to Regina as well. "I'm going to go, call me if you need anything else or need help bringing her back to Granny's" Maleficent says quietly before stealing one more glance at Ruby her eyes softening. "Will you tell Snow to watch Henry tonight for me?" She nods to me before she leaves the cabin shutting the door soundlessly behind her.
Moving Ruby's hair out of her face I inhale sharply at the angry line stretched across her cheek. "I'm going to clean her face and check for any other cuts, would you hold her up and push her hair out of the way?" I ask Regina only glancing at her to see her nodding, smiling I lean forward and kiss her briefly pulling on her lip before standing up and moving over to the sink wetting a cloth and ringing most of the water out of it. Regina's sitting back against the head board holding a half asleep Ruby from around the waist.
Moving swiftly onto the bed I begin wiping Ruby's face free of blood and grime stopping when Ruby flinches or lets out a whine. Once her face is clean I move to the first aid kit working thoughtlessly, but efficiently. "How did this happen?" I question Regina. She begins to speak only to be cut off buy Ruby, with bleary eyes were staring into mine. "I killed her and they're celebrating. She's gone and I'm alone." She slurs, leaning back onto Regina and burying her newly bandaged face into Regina's chest whispering brokenly "I'm so sorry mommy."
Regina's POV
Tightening my grip on Ruby, tears falling down onto her shirt "Emma- I…" I choke out. Slamming my eyelids shut remembering Cora. I'm barely aware of Emma wrapping her arms around me and whispering sweet nothings into my ear softly kissing my neck and shoulders. Dropping my head onto Ruby's shoulder, as she feels my distress Ruby looks up and kisses me softly on my cheek and wipes my tears away looking confusedly at my tears "A Queen shouldn't cry, why is my beautiful Queen crying?" A smile curling at the edge of my lips before chuckling softly at her innocent expression and feeling Emma smile into my shoulder.
"She's your Queen is she?" Emma asks humorously. Ruby looks slightly startled by Emma's appearance looking thoughtful before nodding her head happily her infectious smile showing for the first time tonight. Emma lets out a huge belly laugh smiling at Ruby "Whatever you say Rubes."
Ruby smiles happily before yawning and curling into my arms before tiredly looking up at us asking nervously "Stay?" looking at Emma who's nodding I look down at Ruby holding her tightly "Of course."
Pulling a quilt over them while Emma shrugs off her Jacket and shoes and climbs into the bed behind Ruby while looking at me with an expression I haven't seen before. Smiling at my confusion she mouths I love you. Leaning down she kisses my forehead throwing her arms over Ruby and resting her hand on my hip she whispers "Goodnight my Queen."