Over the Rainbow Broom (aka There's No Place Like Home…Base)
by jodief1

Pairing: Ruby/Red (Wolfie) and Dorothy (Kansas)
Rated: M from now on, except Ch. 3. ;)
Status: A few more chapters.
Summary: Ruby/Red (Wolfie) and Dorothy (Kansas) commit to True Love, immediately post-5x18 "Ruby Slippers"
Boilerplate: ABC owns these characters, and I just like to listen in on their conversations (and other activities…).

A/N: Thanks so much for follows, faves, and especially reviews! May each and every one of you find True Love in your own ways…

See larger cover image at postimg DOT org SLASH image SLASH notqk4a8r. Yes, those are real Legos I modded! :)

After Snow and Mulan said their final goodbyes and clicked off to Storybrooke in a mini-cyclone, the Munchkins surprised the newlyweds with an impromptu feast, a spare pair of boots for Dorothy, and lots of singing. Between the thought that Mulan had just narrowly missed seeing this legendary attribute of Oz in action, and realizing from Dorothy's nonplussed expression that singing did NOT in fact happen in Oz very often, Ruby was in stitches for most of the meal. All her earlier nervousness dissipated, and she just basked in her present contentment.

She finally risked asking Dorothy about the sudden onset of merry singing, and got a shrug in return: "I guess I just haven't had many opportunities to see the Munchkins in a celebratory mood," said Dorothy with a rueful smile. Ruby nudged her and leaned in: "I think it's great that they're so happy to have you back!" At this, Dorothy grinned again, genuinely. "You know, I think they're happy that we're happy. And I have to say it's really a nice change of pace. I can't remember the last time I laughed, before I met you…."

When the Munchkins were satisfied that Ruby and Dorothy had had their fill of feasting and festivities, they offered to make up a room for them in the village or take them anywhere they wanted to go in the official carriage. Dorothy merely shook her head and thanked them for all they had done. As they cheered and started returning to their homes, Dorothy moved in closer to Ruby. "I hope you don't mind a walk out to my cottage, Wolfie. I just want you alone, as soon as possible, and without anyone around to check in on us."

She winked, and Ruby's heart skipped a beat. "As long as you're up for a hike, I'm glad to do it. It will give us time to talk – I want to know everything about you."

Leaning in for a quick kiss, Dorothy smirked: "There's not that much to know about me specifically that I haven't already told you." Afterward, she shouldered Toto's carrier, whistling to him to follow along. Clasping hands, the lovers started walking to the outskirts of town on the Yellow Brick Road. "I'm happy to tell you a little more about Oz, though, and what's happened here. And I want to know everything about you, and what you did after Zelena pricked me."

"I'm happy to tell you anything you want to hear, Kansas," replied Ruby with a bright smile. "I've been through too many challenges to hold anything back, and nothing would make me happier than just being with you, talking and…, well, not talking." Dorothy cleared her throat to feign shock, and Ruby laughed, blushing.

"I certainly hope we have plenty of time for talking and …not talking," Dorothy winked again, "before we have to deal with Zelena again." Ruby began to wonder how she was going to function on a daily basis with her heart constantly jumping around in her chest like a magic bean.

They had been walking, mostly hand-in-hand, for a couple of hours, talking and taking occasional breaks for other activities. Ruby was already starting to feel something lacking if she wasn't touching Dorothy in some way. Either as a result of his long vigil, or because he grew impatient with the PDA stops, Toto eventually made it clear that he wanted to ride in the carrier, and now he was snoozing. Dorothy had described all her earlier adventures, up to Zelena's terrible treatment of the Scarecrow, and Ruby had filled her in on at least the basic outline of her life before and after the first curse. She also had described her sojourn in the Underworld, broaching as delicately as she could the unhappy fate of Aunt Em. She had tried to temper the news with the observation that souls are not supposed to remain there forever, and there was reason to hope that Aunt Em had finally finished whatever business had kept her there until recently. Em's spirit had not suffered pain, at least, despite whatever dismay she might have experienced in her last moments of consciousness.

"Other than Snow, several friends of mine are still in the Underworld, trying to find a way to defeat Hades," Ruby concluded.

"Good," sniffed Dorothy. "Serves him right. You said that Zelena has no plans to return here soon?"

"No, she seems genuinely to want to care for her daughter, who is also currently in the Underworld with her father. But I don't think this is going to be the kind of maternal love that will make her want to use her magic for good, as it was for Regina. Zelena seems more …obsessed and desperate. And, well, speaking of obsessed and desperate…"

"Yes?" Dorothy squeezed Ruby's hand.

"Zelena really has a thing about you. I never wanted to hurt another person as much as I did when she acted super-pleased with herself that she had cursed you and couldn't do anything to reverse it." Ruby clenched her free fist. "It's really lucky for her that I can control the wolf now and will never attack unless my life is in immediate danger."

"Tell me about it," growled Dorothy. "I used to daydream about killing that witch before she could do me in or hurt anyone else in Oz, but I know that won't really solve anything, and I refuse to stoop to her level."

"You know, Kansas," Ruby cocked her head, "I think we are getting the best possible revenge against her right now, just by finding happiness together. I would bet my cape that she and Hades think they've doomed you to eternal slumber, and nothing would disappoint her more than learning that you're actually awake and married to your True Love."

Dorothy thoughtfully brought Ruby's hand up to kiss it. "You're absolutely right, Wolfie." She shook her head slowly and gave a low whistle. "True love. You know, I have to admit, I'm still getting used to the idea. I had gotten to the point that I thought I would always be alone – I really didn't think I'd ever find love, let alone the true kind." She glanced at Ruby with a shy grin. "Not that I mind, of course."

"True love?" Ruby echoed. "Yeah, I know, it's…," she took a deep breath. "It's a lot to take in. That's why I didn't immediately think I could be the person to wake you up. I might be freaking out more about it now, honestly, if I didn't feel so giddy every time I look at you." She waited a beat before she hazarded a self-conscious look at the woman holding her hand.

Dorothy's face had flushed bright red, and Ruby didn't think it was from the exertion. Since her lover didn't look prepared to respond, Ruby decided to broach a more delicate topic. "I always want to be honest with you. So I should tell you that I couldn't convince myself, until you woke up, that you felt the same about me. Not because you went to confront Zelena without saying goodbye, but rather because of how you couldn't really look me in the eye when I transformed after we ran from the monkeys. I mean, I get the impression that you're the strong, silent type, but I think we will need to learn to communicate, so I was just wondering…." As Ruby trailed off, unsure how to put her question, Dorothy slowed down, her forehead creasing as she looked over expectantly. "What were you…," continued Ruby. "What was going through your mind, then? I just…"

Dorothy stopped entirely and gently turned Ruby's shoulders to face her squarely. "I couldn't look you in the eyes right after you transformed, Wolfie, because it was like looking directly into the midday sun. You dazzled me, completely. You were so beautiful, in every way. You are so beautiful."

Ruby's heart started to pound again, but she tried to play it off with a light laugh. "And you didn't think to tell me that at the time? Because that's only the most amazing thing that anyone's ever said to me."

Dorothy simply raised one deliberate hand up to cup Ruby's cheek in response, searching her eyes intently. Ruby sighed.

"You really are the strong, silent type, aren't you?" That realization, combined with the unflinching intensity of Dorothy's gaze, suddenly made Ruby wetter than she had ever felt in her life. "Mmmph," she exhaled sharply as she inadvertently let her eyelids droop shut, having registered the sensation between her legs.

In a single swift motion, Dorothy dropped the dog-carrier bag to the ground, and her hands shot down to Ruby's hips to lift her up. Ruby's eyes sprang open, and all she could do was to wrap her arms and legs around Dorothy, whose pupils had suddenly become even smokier than before. Ignoring Toto's yips, Dorothy moved forward a few steps to press Ruby against the nearest tree. (Fortunately, it was not sentient.) Ruby gasped as Dorothy spread her legs wider and pushed up her petticoat to grasp her bare thighs from underneath. Ruby's mind was having trouble keeping up with her bodily reactions, but she briefly registered the thought that Dorothy must somehow have sensed her sudden surge of desire.

Dorothy supported Ruby in place with one arm and her body as she slipped her other hand nimbly past the hemline around Ruby's thigh to reach the tender spot where she had begun to ache desperately. "Yessss," Ruby hissed in assent. One probing fingertip parted Ruby's inner folds, and a low groan rose in Dorothy's throat when she felt Ruby's juices. Dorothy lowered her head against Ruby's neck and nipped at her collarbone as she slid a slick thumb upwards and entered her with two fingers. Ruby's body arched in response and she let out a wordless howl in spite of herself. She could feel Dorothy's lips curl into a smile against her neck as she mouthed "Wolfie" into her skin. Setting up an exquisite rhythm of circling, curling, and thrusting, Dorothy hummed deeply and brought her face just in front of Ruby's so that they could breathe and move together. Ruby's howl became more insistent as her arms and legs shook with the tremors radiating out from her center. An eternity passed in an instant, and then the sweet tightness boiled up to suffuse Ruby's entire body, as she keened out her climax and let her limbs go limp.

Dorothy held onto her tightly, gently removing her hand to support her with both arms. "Ohhh, Kansas…" intoned Ruby, willing the world to stop spinning. When she finally opened her eyes, she was struck by the smugly amorous expression on Dorothy's flushed face. Her raised eyebrows spoke volumes: "Sorry/Not Sorry: You drove me to it." Ruby felt supremely comfortable and satiated, as though Dorothy had been her lover for years. Moving her thighs one by one out of Dorothy's grip so that she could stand again, however unsteadily, Ruby smiled and kissed Dorothy deeply. Then she moved her lips to Dorothy's ear: "I was already yours, you know," she whispered. "Forever."

When Ruby pulled back, Dorothy looked just a little sheepish, but her eyes were still dark with lust, and she was breathing heavily. Ruby's heightened sense of smell gave her other signals, as well. She wanted more than anything to reciprocate, but as her brain began to reboot, she realized that she couldn't manage a similar position in reverse, and the hard ground was not looking inviting after all her trekking. She really just wanted to get to a bed as soon as possible… – oh, right!

"Kansas?"

"Mmmm?" Dorothy was nuzzling her neck.

"It's your turn…" – Ruby reached out playfully to loosen and hitch up Dorothy's skirts – "to ride me back home." She raised her lover's face and slowly started to remove her cape. "Grab Toto and make yourself comfortable, 'cause I'm going to show you that we're not in Kansas anymore."

The last things Ruby saw before transforming were Dorothy's wide eyes and luscious, gaping mouth.