Another chapter for you my lovely readers. Sorry for the delay but work and school plus little sleep doesn't give me the time I need for personal pleasures such as posting this story.
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Emma regarded the Evil Queen in a silent manner taking in what was just said as if it were only echoes in the hall that stood crumbled around them. However with the way the brunette was looking at her expectantly Emma only blinked tilting her head slightly to the side, "And what do you get out of this?" she questioned. Because she knew. She knew everything came with a price, if anything she knew that much.
Smirking at the Knight's observation the Evil Queen circled the blonde studying her form but the heated gaze never left her as she did so. It was exhilarating knowing that Emma would soon be hers to control, but the ability to hide such things in webs is something she did best, "Why I get a super soldier of course," she replied taking her sweet time to do so.
Narrowing her eyes in suspicion Emma flexed her fingers waiting for the draw only for silence to ensue, "And what if I don't want to be trained by you?"
"Then see what happens when you can no longer contain what magic you have and you become the monster Snow claims you to be," the brunette hoped the mention of the White Queen would be enough to spur Emma to accept but it only angered the already tempered blonde.
Jaw steeled and fists clenched Emma laughed, "You think I mind becoming this monster?" she questioned with a smirk, "That's where you're wrong your Majesty. I embrace the monster and accept it for what it is."
"And what is that?"
"The reason I can become more powerful than you," the knight was quick to answer, "Who's to say once my training as you put it is complete that I won't up and kill you as well as Snow hmm?"
The hand that connected with her cheek before forcefully grabbing her chin to bring viridian against dark amber was her answer, "You will not be able to kill me. I will control you, and remember what they say about the hand that feeds dear."
Pulling herself away Emma was silent as was the Queen. It seemed the brunette was so adamant in her idea that if Emma played along so much could happen. So coming to terms with the idea Emma made that deal, "Fine." and with that spoken contract the Evil Queen poofed them out of the castle and back to the tunnel entrance.
Belle spotted them first and though her expression was neutral they could see the look in her eyes. Emma was bathed in blood from head to toe and the brunette had nothing on her. Whatever went down in the castle was a massacre or at least something close to it.
Riding up beside his Queen along with her horse Killian appraised them both. And here I thought the Swan was going to lose her heart today. Interesting…, "Your horse your Majesty," he spoke quietly handing over the reins while he watched Emma simply walk over to her own steed and mount him as if nothing had happened at all.
With Regina and Killian taking the lead the Knight and Adviser followed wordlessly as they were led back to the dark kingdom and the Dark Palace. Silence could only last so long though because with each traveler they would pass they would run at the sight of the woman on her white stallion dressed in blood. Glancing at Belle who still cradled Red in her arms all Emma could do was hope that her godmother be okay, but even she knew hope was something she never had.
"I'm sorry Belle," the blonde looked over at the brunette holding tightly to the wolf.
Hearing the monotonous voice but knowing it was meant with all sincerity Belle just nodded looking down on the unconscious form in her arms, "So am I…" she whispered.
Ahead of the two behind them the Queen and captain discussed what was going to become of them, and what punishments would be deemed fit for the knight, "She will remain in the dungeon until I decide otherwise and will not be able to leave the palace grounds unless accompanied by you. Are we clear?"
"As always your majesty," Killian nodded in understanding of the Knight's punishment, "and if I may ask what of her magic?"
Pursing her lips Regina regarded him questioningly. He seemed one of the few loyal ones she had left, "I shall be training her in the ways of magic. She has the potential to become a weapon. A weapon I can use against those that dare challenge me."
Looking over his shoulder to make sure they weren't heard Hook witnessed the adviser and knight's own conversation being had, "A word of caution your majesty, a weapon with a mind of its own is a dangerous thing and not so easily collard."
Once back in the dark kingdom and at the Dark Palace the Evil Queen sat upon her throne while both Belle and Emma kneeled before her both pairs of eyes trained on the ground. It was a sight to see and the brunette reveled in it. Once they had been back Regina had allowed Belle to send the wolf to her grandmother to receive aid and then commanded that the two meet her in the court room.
It was as they were no heads bowed and on their knees she liked them best. Looking down on them she decided to dish out Belle's punishment first seeing as it was less severe and she really just wanted to get a rise out of the blonde next to her adviser.
"Belle, you have blatantly disobeyed my orders and went after the wolf girl with the aid of this here knight," the word was spit with venom. Knights were meant to take and follow orders, and Emma had brazenly went off to avenge her friend and godmother as well as seek revenge against her parents when she had been ordered to remain at the palace. Keeping her eyes to the cold ground the brunette could only nod knowing if she spoke the consequences could be worse.
"For your punishment you are restricted to the palace's lands, but if you disobey me again the punishment shall be far worse. Am I clear?" the Queen's tone left no room to not be answered verbally.
"Yes your majesty." Belle met her eyes for the first time since they've been in that room.
"Good, now leave us," the woman shooed Belle away as her fiery eyes landed on her true victim she wanted to tear apart. Casting a quick glance at the blonde whose eyes were locked on the Queen no longer wanting to bow in submission Belle slowly stood walking away knowing Emma's punishment would be far worse and less lenient than her own.
As her adviser left the room doors closed loudly behind her Regina stood from her ebony throne walking down the steps until the blonde had to look up at her. Glaring into viridian eyes the Evil Queen used her magic to force the woman to stand, "You disobeyed my orders Knight."
"And ended Snow's happiness in the process," the ex-princess fired back still reveling in the feel of her father's blood caked to her skin and them memory of it falling from her fingers.
Slapping the insolent woman Regina moved in closer until they were close enough to feel the others breath on each other, "You may have taken her happiness, but she still has allies that will rally against me for the death of her king."
Clenching her own fists in anger and to restrain herself from hitting the Queen Emma glared at her, "But she has no heir. There will be usurpers from all around waiting to claim her throne. I did you a favor."
Tired of the woman's mouth the Evil Queen plunged her hand into the blonde's chest until her hand found said woman's heart. Clenching it in her grasp a surprised gasp fell from red lips as she tried to pull it free and instead of being able to was thrown back with a force unlike any other.
Free from the brunette's magic Emma clutched at her chest as her knees felt weak but she didn't fall instead studying the Queen where she lay against the stairs leading to her throne. She didn't seem to have anything wrong with her, but by the look in dark orbs the knight knew she was about to have it.
Pushing herself up from the stairs Regina had a dangerous fire in her eyes that promised nothing but punishment, "You will pay for that," she growled summoning her riding crop before forcing her magic upon the woman once more forcing her back to her knees as she stocked over looking down on the woman whose eyes still held a defiance many couldn't hold in the Queen's presence.
Raising the crop Regina brought it down across the pale flesh tearing it apart creating a gash that fell across the woman's eye but like before she didn't cry out. Raising it once more the Evil Queen put more force and magic behind it making sure it would leave more pain every time she hit the woman before her. After a few more cuts to the face that used to be so flawless the brunette changed her tactics magically stripping the woman of her top then went to whipping her back where faint scars told of the test Emma had endured.
With each new mark Emma's resolve faltered only to be built back up by the need to have something even if it meant being punished for her actions. It was somewhere around the hundredth strike that Emma lost all pretenses of composure and summoned her own magic to combat that used against her. Fighting back was never smart but the blonde was tired of the punishment she knew was going to be had no matter what she said or did. She had willingly disobeyed orders set by her Queen and for that she had to be punished. However she knew she had the power to stop it so she did.
It was subtle at first, the dark wisps of magic reaching out to the Queen. Poking, teasing, and taunting her until finally they grasped her falling wrist stopping the crop barley and inch away from raw flesh and blood. Restricted from movement the Queen gaped in awe as the blonde rose turning to face her eyes black and soulless, "Haven't I had enough your majesty?" the demonic voice coming from the blonde bellowed.
Fighting against the magic Regina was able to slip free of its grasp once she had a handle on what was happening then ever so forcefully pushed her own magic against the knight. It was a duel for power over the other knowing one would have to submit. However with the brunette the more experienced of the two Emma's magic took far more of a toll on her than it did the Evil Queen. Having used too much power Emma's own began to fade as Regina only tempered hers before pushing forward with more and sending the blonde reeling back until her back hit the floor and her eyes could only be fixed on the ceiling.
Groaning at having the wind knocked out of her Emma sat up rubbing the back of her head with a wince watching the Queen ever so regally walk towards her with a glare that could kill. With each step the brunette took Emma felt the magic of her sovereign handle her until she was on her knees and the woman was before her, "You have power, but lack control, and if left unchecked could endanger your life and the lives of others dear," Regina informed but something in her eye gave herself away to Emma. She could see something unknown forming in the woman's mind. Finding out what it was though didn't take long as Regina shot out her hand digging her claws into the knight's throat.
Heat shot through her veins at an intense rate, but instead of burning it was creating, marking, and binding Emma. Glancing down at her exposed shoulder she watched as her blood combined with the Evil Queen's magic etched an intricate design into her skin. The lines ranged from thick to thin, but never wavered in their artistry It told of ownership, servitude, and a life sentence. Emma was now bound to the Queen. Releasing the blonde Regina allowed the woman to catch her breath before seeing if her now control tactic worked.
"What the hell!" the ex-princess demanded to know running her hand over the pattern forever engraved on her arm.
"It's in case if I need to control your magic," the Queen said nonchalantly turning away from the knight knowing it would anger her, "It also allows me to summon you when needed." Blinking while taking in all of the information Emma lunged but was stopped before her hand could even think about touching the sorceress, "I see it works well," and Emma didn't have to see the woman's face to know there was a smug grin on it.
Huffing in defeat Emma stood glaring at the older woman's back, "So I'm to be your pet?" she questioned.
Sitting herself on the throne Regina smirked at the blonde, "In a manner of speaking yes, but follow my rules and be rewarded."
"And if I fight back?"
"You will die."
Clenching her jaw Emma knew she had no choice in the matter now, but she did have a choice when it came to learning the lessons the Queen would be instructing her in and she will give her hell, "Very well my Queen, is there anything else?"
Smiling Regina gave a curt nod, "Yes, as for your punishment for defying me you shall be spending your nights and free time in a cell unless you are practicing with the soldiers or training with me."
"What!?" She shouted not even gaining a response from the woman before purple smoke faded and was greeted with rusted bars, "And here we go again." she muttered. Maybe fate's trying to tell me something...yeah don't piss off the Queen. She chuckled at the thought.
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