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******Chapter 7******

Regina stood peering out her window to the outside world that was her Kingdom. The clouds had grown even darker, the sun was hidden by the dark clouds that had rolled in that morning. She knew rain was not far off now. She knew there had been a commotion down in the slave camp that her General had been involved with. For some reason her Father had stopped, which she found a little funny even if it made her a bit bitter. Her Father could stand up for some common slave but not for her when her Mother s hand had come down so swiftly.

She was currently avoiding King Midas and his excessive flirting. They had eaten mid meal together and his non-stop comments about her beauty had taken her appetite. She played the ever regal Queen for her guests even if it turned her belly.

"My Queen," said the mirror out of nowhere breaking her of her thoughts.

"Yes?" she asked as she turned.

"Your Father has returned from the camp. He is in his room."

"Good, then that means he is done playing with the little slaves. Send for the Captain of the Guard and the General at once. I wish to know more of this slave." She said as she walked away from the mirror as she set to make herself a cup of tea.

"Yes my Queen, " she heard him say as he vanished back with in the mirror.

She sat at her desk, this slave had cost her a few soldiers when she was first collected and now she had caused some type of commotion in the training yard. She was curious to learn more of this slave. She didn't have to wait long as she heard a swift knock on her door.

"Enter." she commanded cooly.

Both men she had requested entered her parlor. She looked up to see her General sporting a black eye as well as several bruises around his face. They both bowed to her then stood, Graham was slower than the Captain with his body still sore from the short battle with the unknown slave.

"Well now, she said with a mirthless chuckle I see it is true you were bested by a slave. How delightful." She laughed again at the man, watching as he clenched his jaw.

"My Queen..." Graham started

She held up her hand to silence him. "Quiet! Did I ask you to speak General?" she sneered as she stood up sharply.

He bowed his head.

"Now, Captain tell me of this slave." Sending a glare at the general.

"My Queen, she is a strong fighter. She is the same one who took out several men as her village was raided for more slaves. She is very smart, a calm and precise fighter with a skill level I haven t seen in quite awhile." He said with a bit of aww.

"And this slave, was she the start of this trouble?" she asked the Captain once again.

"No, my Queen she was not."

"Uh huh" She perched herself on her desk as she watched the General squirm where he stood not daring to meet her eyes.

"Then let me tell you this...This will be our last Games ever held." She watched as both men gasped. "They will be the best we have held yet. I want them trained in fighting. Not just teaching each other as they have been in the past." she glared at them as she continued "Now General, you will stay away from the camp while they are in training is that understood?" she asked icily.

"Y-Yes My Queen. I understand."

"Good" she purred "Captain? Her name...what was it?"

"I...I do not know my Queen..." he didn't dare meet her eyes for in fear of what could happen to him.

"Well, it is of no importance. Now off you go, there is much to be done by the time the Games start."

They both bowed to her taking a step back then swiftly left her company. She returned to the window peering out at the rain that had come. Small drops fell from the sky painting the world below. She closed her lids to see those bright green eyes she missed so much. Her love. Her one true love.

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"Emmmaaa" She squealed as the rain poured down on them out of nowhere. Emma quickly picked her up in her arms as they ran under a tree for cover.

"There you are my sweet, all safe" Emma kept her arms around the brunette as she placed her feet on the dirt and moss under them.

"Thank you my wonderful white knight" she said as she leaned in and kissed her softly. Emma quickly responded to the kiss pulling the other woman closer to her body.

"Mmmm my sweet wonderful maiden, I will always be here to protect you. Even from the rain" Emma laughed softly as she nuzzled into the woman s neck.

"I can protect myself you know. I am a witch." she pointed out as she pushed Emma away gently. She drew her arm up and conjured up a fireball in the palm of her hand then quickly extinguished it. "and you're teaching me how to wield a sword. So my love it is me who will protect you."

Emma laughed again "Yes my beautiful wonderful witch, but I will still always be here to protect you." She vowed as she leaned in to kiss the brunette. Regina allowed the kiss as she pushed herself into her knight's arms.

As they broke apart Regina spoke "We will protect each other my love, forever." she vowed as she nestled herself into the chest of the woman who held her. They had been together for a month now and each day they saw each other it had been wonderful. They would spend hours talking, reading and holding each other. They knew almost everything of each other except for certain parts of their past. Each time they were intimate they would still hold back. Still wanting to make it special. Regina had never felt this way before, even with Daniel. She was so blissfully happy.

Emma laid down a blanket and pulled the other woman to sit on her lap. They sat there watching the light rain fall from the sky. Regina pulled the blonde s arm tighter around her waist as she interlocked their fingers. She leaned back with a happy sigh escaping her lips. They sat in silence simply holding each other. Even though she knew she had to get back to the castle. She would wait not wanting to break up this peaceful moment. Then she felt Emma s lips on her neck.

"My Love..." she moaned as the blonde nipped at the sweet spot just below her ear. "We can't she said with a groan. I must go, Father, he is waiting for me."

"Yes my love.. Do...do you want me to ride with you home?" she asked hopefully.

"No...Father...I'm sorry Emma" she wasn't ready to give away her greatest secret. The Brunette was terrified what would happen if Emma found out she was the Evil Queen.

"Okay, my love." Emma kissed her neck once again as the light rain had stopped they pulled apart hesitantly.

"Emma..."

"Don't...It is okay... but I hope one day I can meet him." she said as she put a finger over the woman's mouth to silence her. Leaning over, she takes one more kiss from the beautiful woman before her.

"I love you, Emma" Regina says as they parted.

"I love you, My Beautiful Witch." she says as she smirks at the woman walking away.

Regina rolls her eyes at the blonde as she mounts Eva, turning her to ride away leaving the blonde watching her.

*****End Flashback*****

That had been a good day. A day of love, as they held each other under the rain. The Queen watched the rain begin to fall harder. The cold of the outside had seeped inside the castle chilling her down to her bones. She turned from the window as she waves her hand to the fireplace lighting a fire. Walking away from the window, she takes a seat next to the fire. She was curious about this slave that overtook her General. Regina wanted to meet this warrior, maybe she would make these Games even better. She knew that the slave; this woman would be healing in the healer s hut right now maybe she would go down and meet her.

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Red watched Henry through the window as he played outside in the back yard. James was nearly healed and they would be able to move soon. However she needed to figure out what to do with Henry while they were off saving his Mother. A knock on the door pulled her from her thoughts as she walked to the door to answer it.

Who could this be? she thought as she made her way to the door grabbing the small dagger on the table next to the door.

"Who is it?" she asked as she looked through a small slant in the wooden door. She turned to see James behind her heading out the back door to grab Henry.

"Red?" a voice asked.

She opened the door as soon as she heard a familiar voice. Stopping as soon as she saw a beautiful woman she hadn t seen in years. They locked eyes neither could seem to speak. They would have never imagine to have found each other again.

"Jasmine?" she said as soon as she found her voice.

Both women were pulled out of their trance as soon as they heard a throat cleared behind them. Red turned to find James behind her with a small smirk on his face.

"I assume you know them?" he asked with a laugh as Red turned to see not only the woman she had been staring at but also a small group of men and women.

"Y-Yes I do "she turned to the small group as she moved away from the door making room to let them in. Come in.

A man turned to the other ordering them to stay outside as him and Jasmine made their way into the small cottage.

"King James?" the man asked in question. Confusion covered his face as he looked at James.

"Frederick?" James asked. He then quickly smiled as he pulled the younger man into his arms giving him a brief hug before letting them go. They both were sharing smiles and laughing as they stood in awe of each other.

"How are you still alive?" Frederick asked

"It s a long, very long story my old friend. One day I will tell you it but now tell me why are you here?" he asked as he gestured them to sit.

"We heard this was the last village that was hit by the Queen's men. We were knocking door to door to see if anyone wanted to join the fight against her. Abigail and Aurora are at the palace now getting information on how to set the slaves free." He looked around the room taking in the small home James had made for himself.

"Yes! We will help. The Queen's men took Emma. We were just waiting until my shoulder was well enough for us to travel."

"Wait, Emma, as in your daughter Emma?" Frederick was shocked by this fact.

"Yes, we also have Henry to think about." James looked to the back room "Henry! You can come out now!" he yelled

Soon all four of them heard a loud crack and then the pitter patter of tiny feet." No running in the house Henry!" Red yelled out of habit.

"Sorry Mommy" came a soft voice around the corner as the feet slowed down.

"Mommy?" Both Jasmine and Frederick asked in unison.

"Another very long story," James gave in explanation.

"Come my boy, sit" James pulled the young boy into his lap as he rounded the chair." Henry this your Grandpa's old friend Frederick and his friend, I'm sorry i didn't catch your name Miss?" He said looking up at the woman who couldn't keep herself from looking back and forth from Henry to Red.

"Umm...Jasmine, my name is Jasmine" she said a little breathlessly.

"Her name is Jasmine, Henry. Now be a good boy and say hello. " He said as he pushed the small brunette gently out of his lap towards the newcomers.

The young boy moved slowly and reached out to shake the prince's hand. "Nice to meet you sir." He moved to the dark haired woman next bowing deeply nearly losing his balance "Nice to meet you Miss" he said quietly before running into Red's arms looking for safety.

Jasmine covered her mouth with her hand to stifle a laugh at the young boy's antics. He was the cutest thing she had ever seen. His head burrowed deeply in Red's chest to hid himself from them. She watched as Red automatically pulled the boy closer, as if to shield him from them, wrapping her arms around him in a tight hug.

"Strange," James commented "He is normally more outgoing."

"It is quite alright, this must be a lot for the young boy to be dealing with." Jasmine said as she continued to watch Red and the boy. She had many questions, but knew they could wait.

"So then will you join us?" The man asked, he knew they had to get on their way to the castle soon.

"Yes but we have to find a safe place for Henry to be kept." Red spoke up.

She had been oddly silent the entire time. Never had she thought she would see this dark woman again and yet here she was in her life. As she closed her eyes images of the past; their past filtered through her mind. The quick romance that was cut too short, so that the dark haired beauty could marry a man from her land. When she had left, it was the day of Jasmine's wedding, she couldn't watch the woman marry Aladdin. Soon after that she just kept moving until the day she ran into James and began the life she knew and loved now.

"We can keep him safe Jasmine" said as she looked at the brunette watching the emotions play over her face before they were locked back behind her walls.

"I will not take a chance!" Red said as she felt her wolf rise up inside her. She was protective of her little cub.

"W-we have magic casters and others to help, he will be safe, I give you my word." Jasmine vowed as she locked eyes with the woman. Surprised with the tint of gold in them.

"Then we will go with you." the dark blonde man spoke "But it is late, how about we wait for morning so we have time to gather items?" he suggested as he saw a tension flow between both women.

Jasmine and Frederick shared a look before he spoke up. "We would rather head out now and make camp at night fall. My true love is in the hands of that vile woman, I'd rather not wait any longer. Your house was our last stop before we headed to the castle anyway."

"James, it's okay. I have everything we need. I have been preparing the last few days you have been resting. All we need is food and water. The horses are ready as well." Red looked at her father figure as a small smile graced his face.

"Then lets be on our way!" He said as he stood.

Jasmine stood as well looking over at Red and the boy in her arms one last time. She needed answers and she knew Red had many many questions for her as well. This trip was going to be a long one. She walked outside as she started yelling out orders to her men. They gathered everything they needed, she knew there were many more soldiers on their way. They had searched the whole realm as well as a few others to get the best warriors they could to finally rid their world of the Evil Queen. She would no longer steal men and women from their homes to let them play as game pieces in her Gladiator Games.

She turned to see Red still holding the boy whispering something in his ear she could not make out. Red looked over to see the beauty looking at her with wonder. She looked away quickly as she thought of Emma and began to head off to the stables. She sat Henry down and took his hand as they walked to the horses. She felt as if she was betraying her lover, even with the small looks they shared. She needed to concentrate on the task at hand: Her cub, her girlfriend, and stopping the Evil Queen once and for all. Not the dark haired woman that was currently staring holes in her back.

She saddled both horses, packing the items they needed into the saddles. She picked up Henry putting him in the saddle as she mounted the steed herself sitting behind him. Then pulled James horse to him as she handed the reigns over with a smile. Henry wrapped himself with the cloak she always wore and held on as the horse began to trot. She pulled Henry closer as the path took them to the dark forest. She hoped Jasmine was right, that they could protect little Henry because she would do anything to keep her son safe.

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Once upon a time a girl met her true love and they were supposed to live happily ever after. They had beaten the evil witch's curse so now they are supposed to get married and start to have many babies. So as Aurora laid on her bed she didn't know where they had gone wrong. She beat Maleficent's curse, the red haired beauty had been woken up with True Love s kiss. What else did they need to do now?

She laid on the warm comfy bed that the Evil Queen lent her, and all she could think of was of her true love locked down in the camp of the slaves. Abigail told her Frederick was on his way but she didn't want to lay her trust in the Knight that wasn't her own. She knew that Regina was Maleficent s friend. The princess knew she wasn't safe to just stay at the castle and wait for the evil witch to just show up. What could she do though?

She stood and paced in her room as all of the past came back to haunt her. They hadn't even made love yet, only sharing kisses and touches. She regretted not showing Mulan just how much she loved her. She vowed to change that at soon as she could. Suddenly her door burst open as an excited Abigail ran through pulling her into a hug.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing! He is on his way with a small army. They will be here in a few days time. We can get her back! He says he has a very big surprise waiting for us when he arrives!" Abigail exclaimed as she began to jump up and down with excitement.

"Really?"

"Yes!"

A smile broke across Aurora's face. She would get her true love back if it was the last thing she did even if she had to fight another Evil Queen to do it. They spent the rest of their day in Aurora s room talking of the happiness they were going to have. The sun set in the background as they said goodnight both Princesses went to bed dreaming of their true love s with smiles across their faces.

However little did she know their were other's on their way that would not help them. Neither Princess could've had the slightest idea that three of the worst witches were making their way to the castle as they slept. The Games were nothing compared to the horror they were about to face.

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