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Chapter 12
Mulan stumbled back into her cabin, happy to find it empty. She groaned as she entered the bathroom, she hissed trying to take off her shirt. When she finally got it off she looked at herself in the mirror, her bruised jaw that hurt to move and her black and blue ribs was all she noticed.
"She did this to you didn't she?" Tink asked.
Mulan jumped, "Shit, you scared me. I don't know who you are talking about. I fell."
Tink laughed at bitter laugh, "Oh come on, you don't have to lie to me. I know Regina and her friends did this, am I right?"
Mulan sighed and nodded, "Please don't tell."
"Oh I won't but I think you should, this is ridiculous. Mills thinks people are her toys," Tink scoffed, "Why did she do this?"
"Emma. They said this was my warning, they want me to stay away from Emma," Mulan said before hissing at the pain from her jaw.
"Oh Mulan, I'm so sorry. I know how much you liked her," Tink said.
"I mean how could I not?" Mulan flashed a smile (ignoring the pain) before her facial expression turned to sadness, "She's amazing and deserves better than Regina but hey, what do I know?"
"I think you know more than you assume. Take a bath, soak, call me if you need me. We can go to dinner together once you're done," Tink smiled.
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Regina was skipping rocks at the lake, waiting on Emma to meet her there. She smiled when she heard footsteps but quickly frowned when she turned around and found Tink standing there.
"What do you want?" She asked.
"You are the biggest dick I've ever met," Tink hissed.
Regina laughed, "I've heard that before. What's your problem?"
"I know what you did to Mulan," Tink said.
"Once again, what's your problem? Mulan isn't your business," Regina said, "She deserved it."
"You're sick Regina. You can't control everything!" She yelled.
Regina stepped to her, "Dear, I don't think you quite understand how this works so let me remind you. Emma is mine, period. Mulan didn't understand so I helped her, do I need to do the same for you?"
Tink gulped, "No I-"
"You were just leaving, goodnight dear. Feel free to mind your own business from now on," Regina smirked.
Emma and Lily stood at the top of a tiny hill, watching the scene play out. They couldn't hear much but they knew the two weren't sharing nice words.
"I don't get it," Emma scoffed, "This chick tells me to stay away from Regina but yet here she is conversing with her."
"Girls are sneaky Emma, you know that," Lily shrugged.
"Well whatever she wants from Regina, she can't have it on my watch," Emma said before walking over to the two.
"Are you done?" Regina asked with annoyance in her voice.
"Yes because you will learn your lesson one day Regina, mark my-"
"What's going on here?" Emma asked as she walked up.
Regina smiled, "Ah my little swan, I've been waiting for you. Tink was just leaving, right?"
"Sure. Just make sure you tell her what you did to poor-"
"Nobody," Regina glared, "I did nothing to nobody."
Emma looked between the two, "Just tell me, Regina. You've been hiding quite a lot lately."
"She and her friends beat Mulan up, she's hurt really bad," Tink rushed out.
Emma took a step back from Regina, "You did what?"
"Emma, she's lying. Jealousy makes people say crazy things," Regina said while grabbing Emma's hand.
"I'm not-"
"Don't listen to her Emma," Regina said, she pulled Emma closer by her waist, "She's lying baby."
Emma wasn't buying it, "So if I go find Mulan right now, she'll be fine?"
Regina looked her into her eyes, "Yes," she lied. Bold-faced.
Emma stepped away from Regina, "Tink, take me to her please."
"Gladly," Tink smiled.
"You should know by now Regina, I won't be manipulated like those other girls. I'm smarter and when I find out the truth, we will talk. Until you decide to stop lying to me, don't talk to me," Emma said before walking off with Tink.
Regina groaned and threw a rock into the lake. What did she get herself into? How Emma see right through her? It was frustrating, Regina wasn't used to this at all.
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"You lied?" Cruella asked, "Well dear, I must admit, you are much more stupid than I thought."
Regina rolled her eyes, "Oh hush, I only lied because...ugh you guys don't see what I see, I look into her eyes and I just know if she knew the truth, she'd be upset."
"And you thought lying would help? Well you've simply made your hole much deeper," Ursula stated.
"I know, she doesn't want to see me or speak to me," Regina sighed, "I'm not used to this, used to her...she's not like other girls."
"It's because she's blonde dear," Mal smirked, "We tend to be different than most."
Cruella and Ursula fell into a fit of laughter, "You can't be serious dear?" Cruella asked.
"I'm dead serious, think about it, Regina only goes for brunette's...Emma's blonde," Mal stated.
Regina laughed this time, "She's got a point."
"The truth is, Emma is simply smarter than most girls, give her credit. She's not falling for your charming ways or gorgeous chocolate eyes," Ursula commented.
"I know, I've got to step my game up," Regina stated.
"Or stop running game at all dear," Cruella mentioned before leaving out of the cabin with Ursula.
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Regina was walking towards the lake for the party when Mary-Margaret stopped her, "Regina can I talk to you for a minute?"
"Sure," Regina have a tight smile, Emma's parents made her nervous.
"Care to tell me about Mulan? She told you two got into an altercation," she mentioned.
Regina made a confused face, "She did?"
"Yeah, I know you all are kind of old and can handle your problems on your own but I just wanted to check in with both of you and make sure everything was alright," she gave a reassuring smile.
"Well thank you, we don't get along very well, I-...it was my fault really," Regina said.
"Are you okay?" She asked.
"Do you really care or are you just asking that to make yourself feel better?" Regina asked honestly.
Mary-Margaret cleared her throat, "Um well, I do care actually...I see you and Emma, together and-"
"Uh I can explain that, we-"
"Regina, calm down, let me finish," she chuckled, "I see you two together but I notice the smile on my daughter's face even more. Now, I may not know the extent of your friendship or relationship but I do know that Emma is allowed to make her own choices. I will not discriminate against you or her but I want to warn you...my daughter isn't a toy, she's very smart, and she likes to read so I know she's not ignorant to the different lifestyles of society. If she wants to be with a woman...she can."
Regina's eyebrows furrowed, "She can?"
"Yes, Emma knows right from wrong, my job is done. I can't dictate what she does with her knowledge. Her mistakes are her own. It may not be...right but I know God will forgive her for any sins she commits...and he will do the same for you, so why don't you go to the party, look at the injured girl leaning on the tree and apologize for bruising her ribs," Mary-Margaret instructed.
Regina's mouth suddenly became dry, all she could do was nod. Emma's mother knew, she's been paying attention. This scared Regina, her private life didn't feel so private anymore.
Regina walked towards Mulan, she noticed she was looking at Emma and Aurora laughing and splashing in the water. Mulan's eyes were full of adoration, "She's beautiful isn't she?"
Mulan stiffened at the voice, "Emma? Yes but I was looking at Aurora."
"Wow, you move on fast," Regina stated.
"No, I still...like Emma but Lily told me that Aurora liked me so I'm trying to see if that would be a good move for me," Mulan stated honestly.
"Anyone but my girlfriend would be a good move for you," Regina chuckled, "I'm not good at this apologizing stuff…"
"Are you sorry?" She asked.
"...yes. I let my insecurities get the best of me I suppose," Regina admitted.
"No you're not but I forgive you...I suppose," Mulan nodded.
"Good," Regina replied with a nod.
Mulan glanced over at her and noticed something in her eyes; sadness. She followed her eyesight and of course it landed on Emma, Regina let out a subconscious sigh. Mulan cleared her throat, "So is she mad at you or something?"
Regina chuckled, "You want me to give my competition enlightenment on what's going on in my relationship? Not going to happen."
"Well at least tell us dear," Cruella smirked as her, Mal and Ursula appeared.
Regina smiled, "I thought you'd never come, come on let's talk," she bounced herself off of the tree and walked away with her friends.
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"You're in deep shit now, do you think she'll tell David?" Mal asked.
"I have no clue, I don't think so though. She knows David would go ballistic," Regina replied.
"So what's your plan dear?" Cruella asked.
Regina sighed then groaned, "I don't know, I just want to be with Emma right now and I can't. I mean who came up with this shit? This is prime example why I don't do relationships," she began pacing, "What does she want from me?"
"Honesty," Ursula reminded, "You might actually have to change some of your ways. She's not gullible R, you can't just get shit past her."
"Ugh this is so frustrating. You know what? No, she doesn't get to be mad at me. I'll be back later," Regina said before storming out of the cabin.
Maleficent chuckled, "That cute little blonde is going to turn her around so fast she's going to think she's time went back again."
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Regina couldn't find Emma anywhere, she looked couldn't find Lily either. She settled for calling her, she called twice, no answer. Regina was starting to get pissed off. So, she decided to walk and walking always led to answers.
While walking, Regina realized she hadn't given Lily call.
"Hi sis," Lily answered with a giggle.
"Where are you?" Regina asked with a raised eyebrow.
"We are by the lake, Killian and Neal are here, I'll tell you about it later," Lily rushed out before hanging up.
Neal and Killian drove out to see Emma and Lily for various reasons, it was really Neal's idea, he and his father weren't getting along very well.
"So he hit you?" Emma asked as her and Neal walked down a trail.
"Yeah and I just ran, I needed to talk to you, you're like my best friend. So I ran to Killian's house and told him to start up his car," Neal shrugged.
"Well I'm happy you're here, you need to be out here in the woods, it's quiet. You need to think, he can't force you to be like him," Emma said.
"Exactly what I said. He's evil, I swear to Go-...I mean, he's just evil," Neal nodded.
Emma giggled before replying, "I think you need some rest. You can stay in our cabin we have an extra bed but I unfortunately have stuff to do, we leave in the morning so I need to get us started on the last activity."
"Ok that sounds good," he winced when she touched his cheekbone, "That hurts like hell."
"I'm sorry," she stroked it softer, "You need to put some ice on it."
Regina saw Emma stroking Neal's face and felt her blood begin to boil but she knew she couldn't do anything if she wanted to get on Emma's good side. So she came behind them quietly and cleared her throat.
Emma quickly snatched her hand away, Neal noticed, "Thanks Emma, I think I'll go lay down now," he said as he backed away.
"Ok, dodge my mom please because you're not even suppose to be here," Emma chuckled.
"Got it," he nodded.
"So I see you invited your little boyfriend," Regina commented.
Emma rolled her eyes and began walking back to the lake, Regina grabbed her arm, "Let me go Regina."
"Wait, I know you're mad but can you at least hear me out?" Regina asked.
Emma sighed and faced her, "Talk."
"I'm sorry for what I did, it's just she was being disrespectful. She knows we are together and the fact that she still pursued you, pissed me off," Regina stated.
"I understand that but you need to understand that I'm no one's property. Plus, I would never cheat on you so I don't even know why you felt threatened. You have to trust me, you want me to...indulge in your lifestyle and trust you, well I need the same in return," Emma replied.
Regina took a deep breath, "It's hard but I'm trying to trust you but you sneaking off with Neal and flirting with Mulan doesn't help."
Emma groaned, "They don't mean anything to me Regina! You won't make me feel guilty for having friends or having a heart. Mulan was hurt because of you, I'm sorry for trying to save your ass. Neal is going through rough times with his dad, sorry for having sympathy for him!"
"It just feels like…" She sighed, "Nevermind."
"No, tell me," Emma demanded.
"It feels like they matter more than me. You've barely noticed I'm here. I know we can't just be all over each other but hell since your mom already knows-"
"Knows what?" Emma's eyes widened.
"She knows that there's something between us. She said you can make your own mistakes. She basically told me I was a mistake and that you'd come to your senses in the most subtle way possible," Regina scoffed.
"She didn't mention my dad or the age difference?" Emma questioned.
"No, I don't think she'll tell him though because she knows he'll flip. You probably should talk to her," she suggested.
"I will," the blonde nodded, "I'm going to check on Neal…"
Regina quickly grabbed her waist and pulled her close, "Can't you just talk to me for a while longer, I've missed you. Your eyes. Your smile. You laugh…"
Emma looked down, "I've missed you too," she admitted, "I just can't deal with you lying to me, it hurts Regina, something you promised to never do."
"I know and I'm sorry. The lying stops right now, you have to take my word," Regina mentioned.
"Or...you could just show me," She replied.
Regina pressed her forehead against Emma's, "I will baby, just give me a chance."
Emma looked her in her eyes, "I want to but-"
The brunette shook her head, "Uh uh, no buts. Just nod your head and say ok, please?"
Emma nodded and smiled, "Ok Regina. One chance."
Regina smiled, "Yes, that's my little Swan."
Emma blushed, "You are something else."
Regina pecked her lips, "No, I'm yours and you're mine but I don't own you, right?"
Emma nodded, "Right, nice to see you're learning."
Regina laughed before kissing the blonde deeply, the blonde deepened the kiss. Mary-Margaret walked up and placed a fake smile on her lips, "Well I'm glad to see you two made up."
Well looks like MM just got her confirmation. What do you guys think? PLEASE REVIEW AND LET ME KNOW!