Sorry been really busy then I couldn't remember my plan for this story! Hope you enjoy!

Chapter 15

Waking up to hear soft giggling coming from the small blonde beside her, Regina raises an eyebrow as she glances down to the girl who is staring over the brunette's shoulder. Letting out a yawn, the young teacher lazily strokes her hair while curious to her giggle. "Why are you laughing madam?..where's Henry?"

Nodding with her head towards the chair, Emma sits herself up then pulls on Regina's hand to do the same. Slowly sitting, the brunette frowns at trying to wake herself up then looks towards the chair to find Henry laying flat out across the sleeping blonde while the woman has a secure hold across his back. Giving a smile, the young teacher motions for the girl to be quiet as the pair get up. Pouting, Emma taps her leg then leans up to whisper behind her cupped hand. "I want to hug too.."

Running a hand through her curls, Regina then nods. "Go on then but don't scare them"

Grinning, the small blonde walks over to the chair and squashes herself into the small gap beside the sleeping woman. Removing one of the older blonde's arms from her brother, Emma wraps it around herself gaining a chuckle from the brunette who had witnessed the whole act before heading towards her bedroom to change. Feeling movement beside her, Maleficent subconciously rubs both children's backs as she wakes. Peering down at the fellow blonde she raises an eyebrow. "Emma dear is everything okay?"

Nodding against her with a smile, Emma gives her a squeeze then pokes Henry in his side causing the boy to kick his leg out, making his sister giggle. "Henry wakey wakey!"

Watching the children briefly as she sits up, the older blonde brings Henry with her who lifts his head with majorly spiked hair, then looks around the room. "Regina?"

Walking back down the hallway, the brunette pokes her head around the wall with a smile. "Yes?"

Visibly relaxing which does not go unnoticed by Regina, Maleficent offers a smile back. "Just..checking.."

Heading over towards the chair, the brunette reaches out for Henry who automatically lifts his arms on seeing her. Kissing his head upon hugging, the young teacher lets out a nervous breath. "Are..you...doing anything today?"

Raising an eyebrow at the woman's shy behaviour, Maleficent nods. "Yes I am, I'm helping a friend.."

"Oh...okay.." Biting her lip, Regina then holds her hand out towards Emma. "Come Emma lets get breakfast.."

Seeing the older blonde reach out and take the brunette's hand instead, Emma stays put and looks between the pair. Feeling embarrassed at her hand being grabbed, Regina looks towards Maleficent warily.

"Its you. I'm helping you. Do you really think with everything going on that I am leaving any time soon?" The blonde admits truthfully while staring up at the brunette.

Looking speechless, the brunette then clears her throat at being tugged on the shoulder by the small boy in her arms. "..thank you.."

Slowly letting go of her hand, Maleficent stands while helping Emma down. "Now what can I do? You were asking if I were busy so what do you need?"

Allowing Henry to rest his head down on her, Regina takes a breath. "I just..I need someone..you..here if I hear about my mother and uncle..and the school. I don't know what will happen with..that..plus these two, I need to arrange a more permanent solution so that I can keep them"

"Well why don't you give Daniel a call while I make breakfast? Then if you don't need to go anywhere just yet, I will quickly go home and change then come back?"

"You're doing too much.."

Smiling, the older blonde shrugs. "Once you're settled you can make it up to me...go for dinner or something"

Giving a coy smile, Regina nods then heads towards the kitchen to set Henry down into his chair.

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Clicking off the phone, Regina walks back towards the trio in the kitchen. Maleficent glances over from the stove and looks concerned. "Anything?"

Nodding slowly, the brunette places the phone down. "Adam's been let go with a caution despite his actions because of what I told the police, my mother is not even in the right state to press any charges as it was a form of defense.."

Passing a plate of pancakes over to the table, the blonde then hands Emma a folk as the girl quickly takes a couple and even breaks one up for her brother. "And what about your mother?"

"Its all going to trial which means more starements and I will have to testify..Daniel said she is not granted bail as some issues to do with money and legal rights have come to light..so they are investigating. The school has to remain closed for a few days as they warrant their searches.." Rubbing her head, Regina sighs. "Why can't life ever be simple?"

Chuckling slightly, Maleficent rubs her shoulder. "At least now it is getting sorted and she can no longer hurt you. Its a good thing she didn't get bail because there is a queue of people wanting to kill her. Myself and your uncle at the top of the list but.." Taking hold of both shoulders, the older blonde guides the woman towards the island. "You need to eat.."

Sitting down, Regina pouts at her plate. Emma bites her lip then pushes the brunette's plate towards her more. "Gina eat. Breakfast is impor- good for you!"

Sniggering at her actions, the brunette looks towards the girl. "Yes mother.."

Giggling, the blonde shakes her head then hugs into the woman's arm. "No Gina, you're my mommy.."

Kissing her head, Regina attempts a smile then eats some pancake before holding a piece out to Henry who grabs it tightly. "Ta!"

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Sending the children off to play, Regina hugs her arms as she looks around her empty, cramped apartment. Maleficent had gone home to change and bring some stuff back with her, leaving the woman alone to her thoughts which wern't any good. Hearing a knock at the door, the brunette walks over and opens it cautiously at who it could be given recent events. Seeing Daniel and Adam stand there, the brunette smiles a little then steps aside to let them in. As soon as they are inside, Regina quickly hugs her uncle who hugs back just as tight. "I'm sorry for what I did Regina but I couldn't let her get away with it. I was so angry. Angry at her and myself for not seeing all these years. I hate what she has done to you"

"Its okay, I'm okay, I haven't let her win..now we all move on" the brunette pulls back then smiles again as Daniel also gives her a hug then kisses her cheek.

Having walked back in the door, Maleficent raises an eyebrow at the mini reunion and the current display in front of her involving Regina and her brother. Moving back, the brunette looks over and smiles more on seeing her.

"Regina? There is actually a reason why we are here...we need to talk"

Looking back to Daniel who appears serious, Regina goes a little wide eyed with fear then nods, walking over to the couch. Glancing over towards the blonde, the brunette then looks towards the space next to her, informing the woman of what she needs without using her voice. Maleficent drops her bag down then heads straight over, sitting herself beside Regina. "Daniel what is it? Cora is still locked up isn't she?"

Taking hold of the blonde's arm shakily, the brunette gulps at the prospect. Daniel nods his head then sits in the chair opposite while Gold leans against the arm beside his niece. "Yes she is definately not getting out for a long time. Regina we did some research into some legal documents and..your mother was also commiting fraud..our guess is that considering her actions towards you, she wanted to make sure she had control. When your father passed..he left a will..."

Nodding, the brunette interupts. "I know. I saw it..for my mother. It said that she was given what he owned until she passes then it gets handed over to me"

"No Regina. That is not what it said..your mother procured a fake. The real will and testiment was found..apparently her solicitor decided that with a little bribery, he could give her what she wanted..she paid him off"

Frowning, Regina looks towards Maleficent who thankfully takes hold of her hand then turns back to Daniel. "What are you saying?"

Slowly smiling, Daniel passes over a file. "Regina, your father had left everything to you. The house, the money..the school.."

Shocked, the brunette blinks in disbelief and accepts the file before peering down at its contents. "I..that is not..possible.."

Watching his niece, Gold places a hand on her shoulder. "Dearie it makes more sense than your mother having it. Your father loved you, you meant everything to him and you always came first which was why Cora was so jealous. She manipulated the situation because why wouldn't Henry leave everything to you?"

Getting teary, Regina swallows a lump then closes the file. "She..took everything.."

"Now its time to take it back"

Suddenly panicked, the brunette looks wide eyed. "But I know nothing on how to run a school?!"

Chuckling, Adam squeezes her shoulder. "Yes you do. You're a great teacher, the best that school has. All the children and parents love you and I can see right now you're not alone in any of this.."

Looking towards Maleficent and Daniel again, Regina smiles while allowing a tear to fall which the blonde instinctively wipes away causing a look between the two men. Standing quickly, Daniel walks to the door followed by Gold. "Think about what you would like to do which regards to the house and school..as for the money? Well its yours.."

Watching them leave, the brunette gets more teary prompting Maleficent to pull her into a hug, gaining a small happy sob from Regina who clings to her.

A/N: is it time for these two to get together yet?!