Tense chapter coming with mentions of violence. Please do not kill me, I am sorry for what is about to happen but I promise next chapter will be better!
Chapter 13
It took the best part of half an hour for Regina to calm herself down. She had silenced on her sobs but still gave the occasional sniffle while she shook. Maleficent meanwhile held onto her tightly and made sure not to let go until the woman was absolutely ready. Swiping a tear from the brunette's cheek, prompted the young teacher to look up at the blonde sadly. "I..I went to my uncle for advice on the children and some home truths got found out and he argued with my mother..it was my fault so.." Gulping, Regina looks wary as to what Maleficent's reaction will be. "..so mother..done what she always does when I've done wrong and...punished me. I thought I could handle her, she seemed to soften but then when I told my uncle to leave, she..she turned..."
Breathing heavily, the blonde mutters quietly while trying to get her anger at bay. "What..did she do Regina?"
Biting her lip, the young teacher gets teary again then turns herself away from the woman. "..see for yourself..." Lifting up the hem of her top, the brunette lets go as the blonde takes over, completing the task before shuddering at the air hitting her back. Her bruised, grazed back that protrays three slash marks.
Eyes widening, Maleficent looks speechless. "..Regina...h..how?"
"Ruler"
Still in shock, the blonde quickly lowers the woman's top back down. "Regina, please let me tell Daniel..he can sort it for you"
Looking back to the woman, Regina takes a deep breath. "What if he can't do anything? Mother will be worse and I can't risk with the children.."
Resting both her hands onto the brunette's arm, Maleficent looks worried. "I know but..this cannot happen again. Next time it could be much worse then what will the children do?"
"I know...but..I..I'm scared" confessing her fears, Regina looks away.
"You don't have to be. You're not facing it alone, I will be right here if you want to tell him"
"Its okay..I can do it" attempting a smile, the brunette stands.
Maleficent looks shocked and raises an eyebrow. "Now?"
Nodding while trying to build up her confidence, Regina replies. "Now. Can..woul you.." Allowing her gaze lead towards the hallway, the brunette bites her lip.
"I've got the children. Go"
Taking a deep breath, the brunette heads towards the door knowing full well she had just lied to her friend.
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Knocking on the door, loud enough to be heard for this time of night, Regina fiddles with her hands as the door slowly opens.
"Regina?" Looking confused, Adam steps aside. "Dearie its 10 o'clock?"
"I know, I'm sorry.." Looking desperate, the brunette walks into the hallway then turns to look at her uncle. "I just need to ask you something.."
Feeling concerned, Gold nods, prompting Regina to continue. Gulping slightly, the brunette looks directly at him. "How much would...hate me..if I were to go to the police regarding mothers..behaviour?"
Surprised by the question being asked, Adam shakes his head. "I could never hate you Regina, but why may I ask now?"
"I lied..to you..well I seem to be lying a lot lately.." Giving a shaky breath, Regina grips her hands together agitated. "..I thought today in her office she..she may be able to change..which is why I agreed to speak with her without you there..but..now, now I know she will never change.."
Already guessing, Gold doesn't even bother to hide his anger. "What did she do?!"
Jumping a little at his reaction, Regina looks at a loss for words. "I..she..she.." Going quiet, the woman mutters. "She..hit me a few times..with a ruler.."
Seething, Adam turns towards his closet quickly.
Frowning with worry, Regina watches. "What..what are doing?"
"Seeing if she likes a taste of her own medicine.." Responding coldly, Gold pulls out his cane then heads out of the open door.
"What..no! Adam wait!" Eyes widening at the realization, the brunette follows after him in a panic. "Don't!"
Ignoring his niece, Gold continues down the path and in the direction of his sisters house, clutching his cane tightly by his side.
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Banging on the door, Adam waits until Cora opens up, smirking when she sees its her brother. "Hello dear what are you-"
Shoving her back into the house, Gold angrily holds her against the wall. "You will never touch her again! Do you hear me?! I will make you suffer just like she has for all them years!"
Chuckling at how ridiculous the whole thing is, the older brunette rolls her eyes despite being pinned against the wall. "Oh dear brother what are you going to do? You're as pathetic as she is"
Raising his cane into view, Adam smirks when Cora's face actually drops with a hint of fear. "What goes around, comes around dearie"
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Answering the front door, Maleficent steps aside to let her brother in. "I'm sorry I called but..I thought Regina would be home by now and the children are fine just..when did she leave you?"
Daniel frowns while shutting the door. "Leave me? Mal I haven't seen her? She is suppose to be here with you which is why Emma called remember?"
Sighing in worry, the blonde begins to pace. "No Daniel, she said she was going to talk to you about her mother. The woman has been hurting Regina in the physical sense and she was going to you, to report it"
Joining in on his sisters worry, the officer quickly gets his phone out and calls the station. "Get a car to Mrs Mills house immediately, her address is in the system"
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Running inside seeing her uncle about to strike, Regina grabs his arm. "No! Don't sink as low as her Adam! Please I don't want you in any trouble"
Glancing towards his niece, Gold lets out an angry breath then goes to lower his cane, allowing the young teacher to take it from him.
"Now, let her-" being cut of by a pair of hands grabbing at her own, Regina looks over her shoulder at the police as she is forced to drop the cane and is handcuffed.
Releasing Cora, Adam goes to step in but gets handcuffed himself while another officer checks the older brunette for injury. "Are you serious?! She's been beating her daughter for years and you're checking her over?"
The officer looks towards his partner who nods then cuffs Cora aswell, leading the trio outside.
Looking worried, Regina turns towards the officer who has a hold of her. "Please this is a misunderstanding, I need to speak to Daniel.."
"Miss, he was the one who made the call?"
Hitching her breath in shock, the brunette looks betrayed as she is lead into the car.
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"What?!" Daniel drops his mouth open, as he listens in on his fellow officers information. "You arrested her?!"
Watching intently, Maleficent tries to figure out what is going on then sees her brother end the call abruptly. "Daniel?"
"I need to go to the station, they arrested Regina" quickly heading towards the door, the guy looks back as he walks out. "I'll keep you posted!"
"Mallie?"
Turning around to see the small blonde standing there, rubbing her eyes, the older blonde smiles a little then lifts her up. "Hey sweet girl, why are you awake?"
Shrugging, Emma yawns then frowns. "Where's Gina?"
"She had to pop out..but I'm here to look after you for now okay?" Seeing the small blonde nod with a sleepy smile, Maleficent sits her on the couch. "Lets get you some warm milk, that will help you sleep"
"With tiny bit of coco?"
Chuckling at Emma's pleading look, the older blonde nods. Heading towards the kitchen, Maleficent stops hearing the door. "Please be Daniel.." Muttering, she opens it to see a man and woman in suits standing there. Raising an eyebrow, the blonde glares. "Can I help you?"
The woman dressed in grey nods. "I hope so, we are here to collect Emma and Henry Swan? We have just been informed that their foster parent has been in an altercation regarding some violence so I am afraid we need to remove the children immediately"
Holding her arm out across the door, Maleficent glares more. "You can't! Regina hasn't done anything wrong, she loves the children like her own!"
Hearing raised voices, Emma hops off the couch and walks over slowly to the door, looking warily towards the two strangers. "Mallie?"
Glancing down, the older blonde looks sad.
"Emma? Sweetheart we need you to come with us.." The woman states before crouching to the girl.
Emma gasps in fright and grabs onto Maleficent's leg. "No..I stay here!"
Giving the man a nod, the woman stands straight as her fellow colleague prises the girl from Maleficent and lifts her up.
"You can't do this!" Maleficent goes to reach out but is block by the guy who is currently struggling with a kicking Emma.
"I'll get the boy" then woman announces while shifting past the older blonde and into the bedroom to get Henry who sobs upon being woken up. Maleficent looks between the pair and calls Daniel quickly receiving no answer.
Beginning to scream, Emma tries to bite the man as she also begins to sob. "No! Want Gina!..let go!" Sobbing, the blonde looks towards the two strangers sadly. "I want my mommy.."
Covering her mouth getting teary at hearing Emma call Regina her mother, Maleficent shakes her head. "You are going to regret this!" Watching helplessly as they begin to take the children away, the older blonde reaches for Emma's hand. "I promise you, we will get you back here. You will be with mommy soon"
The small blonde sniffles and nods while grabbing at henry's hand to calm him as they are lead out and away.