A/N: Love. I just love you all right now. The responses and love I get for each chapter grows with each one and I'm loving you all right now. And this week is one hell of a week to be posting I tell you and that's because finals. Sometimes I wished I had semesters and not quarters, but oh well.

In this chapter we get to see some of Emma's power. It's not exactly training but more of a let it out type of deal with this chapter. Oh and enjoy the surprise at the end!

~DisturbingVision

It had been two weeks since then. Emma still guarded Henry, and lived in the cell instead of the barracks. She had to give the Queen credit really, then again she always knew her lack of control would end up with her getting in trouble at some point or another. It was always this or that she'd do wrong and then her training privileges were taken away some days and their magic lessons hadn't started yet which only increased the frustration of the blonde and whenever that happened things seemed to explode around her. Really the Queen was paying more for her palace to be repaired than anything else it seemed. So imagine the blonde's surprise when said brunette enters the library where Emma is currently reading up on the fundamentals of magic and uses and right next to her was a stack on the very same subject just different matters of magic.

Not even glancing up once Emma spoke, "Did you know that magic isn't wholly good or evil? It just is." the brunette only hummed in response, "So it is not the magic but the act in what it is used for that creates the fear or respect for such power…though that doesn't explain why the colors are different."

Simply studying the woman who'd broken over one hundred vases', shattered windows, plates, cups, and anything really breakable in the vicinity of the Knight the Evil Queen wondered how she was so calm in this moment. Usually when she saw the blonde the marked woman would lash out, but this, this was not expected. Deciding to remain the ever hard ruler Regina sneered, "And is that how you address your Queen when she enters a room?"

Though the question rhetorical the bodyguard lashed a quick smirk, "Well all the other times seemed to make me volatile until you used your leash and restrained me."

"A necessary precaution, but that doesn't give you the right to disrespect me in any way," she growled clenching her fists and channeling her magic so the mark on flawless skin burned, "Now greet me as is demanded of you."

Gritting her teeth Emma stood her pure green eyes darkening with each breath, "Your Majesty," she bowed her head before the Queen increased the burning bringing the blonde to a knee.

Smiling the woman simply watched as the fiery Knight tried to keep her composure not willing to let Regina win before she gently lifted those eyes to meet hers, "Now that is much better," the words were purred rolling off her tongue and all Emma could do was grit her teeth harder to keep herself in check. Releasing the blonde the Queen kept her dark eyes on the ex-princess watching as she composed herself and to her delight remained kneeling.

"May I get up now Your Majesty?"

Reveling in such power the Evil Queen simply made Emma squirm finally allowing the woman peace after a storm of silence, "Very well," and she released her magic causing the blonde to sigh in relief before getting back to her feet. However like every time before those same challenging green eyes would meet her own and never back down. It made her wonder if she would ever truly break the ex-princess. Somehow she doubted it, "Now on to the reason as to why I am here."

Not responding quickly or smartly though she wanted to Emma waited for the Queen to continue, "We will be starting your magic lessons today."

Eyes wide Emma wanted to speak but didn't know if it were wise. Today she was supposed to be out riding with Henry. In the two weeks alone she'd spent with him she felt more at ease and though she loathed having to guard him in the beginning she was coming to enjoy the job and hoped it would last a little longer before she was to begin her no doubt extreme and painful lessons. However hiding things was a power of Emma's along with being a human lie detector so she swallowed her disappointment and nodded, "Alright your Majesty, where do we begin." and before she knew it they were transported to a field surrounded by trees. However they were black and thick with rot.

Spinning in place Emma studied her surroundings. Though it was clearly daytime by the light that was overcast by clouds everything was clear, "Where are we?"

"The spot where the Huntsman let your mother go." was her simple reply watching the way Emma tensed at the mention of Snow as her mother had the Queen smirking. In fact she could practically feel the magic shaking inside of Emma like a cage dying to be released and used. It seemed the blonde had learned some control after all, "Go ahead, release it." she whispered and the words were like a key in a rusty lock turning for the first time and lightning cracked from long fingers jumping from tree to tree until each one caught fire and burned before their eyes.

Emma's breathing was labored as her hands unleashed her fury. Hell just the name alone sent her over the edge and into the abyss of anger. Somewhere in the back of her mind though a little voice told her to stop, told her the Queen was testing her, always testing her. So with some semblance of control the lightning stopped and took in the destruction round her. Trees were black and all the leaves were piles of ash on the cold hard ground. It was amazing how free she felt and how everything seemed to be better in that moment. Knowing that the place where her mother was rescued was destroyed.

Watching those green eyes brighten in something akin to triumph Regina gave an evil smile, "Well done dear, no how about something less destructive, hmm?"

"What did you have in mind?"

Waving her hand the Evil Queen produced a simple blood red apple or so it seemed, "Use your magic to poison the apple. Turn it into something rotten."

Focusing on the apple Emma imagined the red peel dripping like blood and the white center melting like wax while taking on the brown color. So intense was the gaze on the apple Emma didn't notice how the Queen's eyes glinted in victory as the fruit in her hands melted before her very eyes. With the fruit nothing but a puddle now Regina kept her face calm.

"Not, bad but that was child's play and how do I even know if it were poisoned or not?" she challenged.

Smirking Emma simply pointed to the bird currently picking at the apples remains watching it keel over, "Don't doubt my powers, Your Majesty. I have powers greater than even yours. The only reason I don't use them on you is because I am chained and bound to you. Do not think for a moment that even if you decided to kill me that I would not fight back because I would. Mark or no." she informed through gritted teeth. How many times must I remind this woman? "However the thing that I do lack is control. Sometimes I can do it," she conjured a blue fame in her hands, "and other times well, you saw what happened to the White Castle did you not?"

Pursing her lips in distaste the Queen didn't even dignify the blonde with a response before directing the blonde back to training. They went through more and more training it seemed as though the woman had learned a few things from her books in the library but it was the control that was lacking rather than the power itself. Only three times did Regina find herself having to reign in the blonde's magic. It wasn't until Emma was exhausted and literally panting and perhaps on the verge of fainting did the brunette relent in any way.

Doubled over hands on her knees Emma gulped in all the air she could get So far all they had gone over were the simple spells but in rapid succession it took a lot out of her. Sweat creased her brow and everything hurt.

"I expect better of you next time Knight," The Queen said before leaving Emma to find her own way back to the palace. Thankfully she'd mastered poofing, somewhat, in the past two weeks as she read the books and practiced while guarding Henry. Before she could do that though she had to gain some strength back before even attempting such a feat.

His smile was wicked and his plans even more so as he watched the Queen train the ex-princess in the ways of magic. It had been interesting to watch especially since his plans were falling into place. And the three prophecies were well underway to beginning. It was only when he felt her enter his home did he stop watching, "Is everything coming along dearie?"

"Just like we planned," the woman smiled coming over to the dark one and watching as he waved away the images, "but like every plan we must wait. But for how long I wonder will this take to come to fruition?"

Moving over to the wand bathed and born from dark magic the imp handed it over to his accomplice, "All good things come to those who wait dearie." he simply replied as she took the wand from his hands, "Oh and Blue," she turned to him one last time, "Make sure Snow's Huntsman lives or this will be for nothing."

"Promise me if there's anyone that wants this more than you it'd be me. Besides isn't it your job to make sure those two kill each other in the coming years? I'd say that's much harder than keeping a simple man alive." and with that she vanished leaving Rumple to muse over the coming prophecies. The first told of a savior strong in the darkest of magic, the second told of another savior who'd grow to kill the Evil Queen. And lastly of the twins whose power so great the lands would fall to their blade then be risen again in the image of their home and bring the Dark One to his knees. Rumple couldn't let this happen and so it was that he would set out to help himself by manipulating those around him.

So what did you all think and what are these new prophesies you ask? All in good time my readers. All in good time.