"Mal." Regina called, walking into the bedroom. She looked around, her mind already concocting a vision of what Mal would do when she heard her news. Finding the bedroom empty, she heard the soft splash of water come from the bathroom and peeked in to confirm that it was indeed her wife. Her jaw went slack, watching Mal climb out of the roman style bath. Her eyes followed the beads slowly descending the dragon's body, leaving wet trails along her skin that made Regina want to lick them off. Mal used magic to dry her hair and fluffed it around with her fingers. Regina swallowed, following the dragon's curves, every inch of perfection that was Maleficent. When Mal turned the brunette got a perfect view of her breasts that could only be described as exquisite. She licked her lips and was staring so hard that she didn't realize that Mal was moving closer. Two long fingers took her chin and made her look up into the amused sapphires of Mal's eyes.
"It's impolite to stare." Regina cursed softly at finding herself blushing. Mal chuckled lightly and kissed the top of her head. She walked over to the towel and grabbed a fluffy white one.
"Wait." Regina stepped forward and took the towel. Maleficent smirked as she turned around and spread her arms. Regina used the towel to dry the dragon off as best as she could. When she had done that, then came the fun part. She grabbed the lotion and followed Mal into the bedroom.
Dragons were odd creatures to Regina, but one thing she liked was that they liked touch. Dragons reaffirmed their bonds with touch. Simple kisses or caresses expanded to much more as the bond deepened depending on said bond. Sex usually fulfilled this goal for her and Mal, but on rare occasions, they liked to wash each other too. The lotion thing was her idea.
Mal laid down on the bed on her stomach and Regina climbed over top of her, massaging the sweet smelling lotion into her back. She took her time this time, enjoying the feeling of smooth skin under her fingertips, Mal's warmth radiating through her palms, her purring shaking the bed. She smiled at seeing the orchid tattoo on her lover's back. It was beautiful and to think that Mal had actually drawn it herself made it all the more special. She moved downward to Mal's lower back, admiring the curves of the dragon's waistline. Mal shifted under her as she got to her butt.
"Your workouts have been going well, I see." Regina smirked. Mal didn't necessarily need to work out at all, but being pregnant, Regina did to stay healthy and Mal almost never let her do her workouts alone.
"Just as well as yours."
Regina gave her ass a squeeze and moved down to generously apply the lotion to her legs. When she was done, Mal rolled over and she licked her lips, taking one of Mal's nipples into her mouth.
"Mmm, Regina, no. I just took a bath. If we get started then I'll have to take another one."
"Fine." The brunette huffed. She did massage lotion onto Mal's breasts though, taking extra time to make sure each one had been properly moisturized. Mal glared at her twice and she giggled before moving on to her stomach, to nicely toned abs that she rarely let anyone see. She moved down to the front of Mal's legs and finally her feet and toes that had the dragon trying not to giggle. "You're so beautiful, baby."
"Thank you, dear."
Regina finished with her massage and fell onto her side next to Mal. The dragon waved her hand, removing all of Regina's clothes so she could press her ear to the queen's bare belly.
"Beautiful." Mal said, kissing her belly. "Roll over. My turn." Regina obeyed, gently rolling over onto her stomach, although her caution was unnecessary considering her baby was safely tucked away in an egg. She relaxed as Mal started to massage her back. "I'll check the furniture downstairs." The dragon said. "Make sure it's good on your back. You ever need anything, you let me know, okay?"
"I know, Mal."
"I'm serious, Regina. If you need something to eat, something to drink, a massage, someone to cuddle with, or talk to, just let me know. I don't care if it's the middle of the night."
Regina nodded. "I know." She yawned, Mal's skillful touch easing her into sleep.
"Oh no, not yet." The dragon chuckled, repositioning her wife so they were under the covers. She wrapped her arms around Regina from behind, one arm settling over her swollen belly.
"Mal, you're my favorite." Regina said sleepily.
"Favorite what?" Regina mumbled something unintelligible. Mal smirked and nuzzled her wife's neck. "You're my favorite too."
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It wasn't until the next morning that Regina even remembered just why she had been so earnest in finding Mal the night before. The pair was still in bed, cuddling and watching tv when she remembered. "Oh yeah, Gold told me something interesting about Emma the other day."
"Oh?" Mal listened intently as she told her what the Dark One had said. "Robin didn't have his heart in his chest. I would've crushed it. The only reason I didn't was that it might be Roland's."
"I don't understand it. What would make them go crazy like this?"
"Losing the best thing that ever happened to them can make any person go crazy. Especially if that thing is you." Mal replied. "But regardless of actual evidence...I think I'm going to kill them."
"No…you won't." Regina smirked.
"Why? What is it with you and killing now? I kill them both, problem solved. They'll stop stalking you and trying to kill me. How is that not a win-win?"
"Because Henry would lose his mother and Roland would lose his father."
"What are you going to do, lock up the sheriff in her own jail? Lock up the world's greatest thief? Tell me then, how are we going to play this?"
"This isn't a game, dear." Regina looked over her shoulder at her lover. "They tried to kill you. They're not playing. Your life is not worth some kind of game."
"Can I at least break some bones?"
Regina sighed. "Fine. Just no death."
"Done." Mal kissed her cheek. An hour later the former queen found herself walking down to the police station, finding her dragon lover smirking behind bars.
"Mal, what the hell?"
"What? You said I could break a few bones. You expected me to do it quietly?"
Regina rolled her eyes. She looked up as David approached.
"Your little girlfriend broke Emma's jaw and Robin's neck. She put a spell on them so they can't be healed. Tell her to take it off."
Regina arched an eyebrow and looked at Mal. "Take off the spell."
"No."
"I tried." She smirked at David.
"Either she fixes this or she gets put in the asylum." The false prince commanded.
"And how long do you think I will stay in there?" The dragon asked.
"Speaking of which, why are you still in here?" Regina frowned.
"Bored." Mal shrugged. "But you are right, I have a lot to do today." She cracked her fingers and without no effort at all, grabbed hold of two bars of her cell. Regina licked her lips, watching the muscles in Mal's flex as she pull on the strong steel, bending them with hardly any effort to easily step through the opening. "Are you hungry, dear?"
"Starving, as usual."
"Good, I'll make you something." The dragon waved at David before teleporting herself and her wife to her massive kitchen. Regina moved to the kitchen island and watched Mal pull out a bunch of fresh vegetables and fruits.
"That's what you've been doing today? Pissing off the mass populous?"
"Well, you were the one who made this town so tiny. I have to find some way to amuse myself."
Regina smirked. "And Emma and Robin?"
"Emma will be eating out of a straw for a while and Robin is going to be paralyzed from the neck down for a bit. Give or take some broken ribs from the Merry Men who tried to stop me, but nothing too bad. See?" Mal smirked and set about making her a fresh salad.
"You are a bitch." Regina smiled.
"But you still love me?" Mal paused to look at her.
"Always." Regina said sincerely.
The blonde blushed a little before turning back to the food. Within minutes she had made a gorgeous salad and dropped some grilled chicken into it as well. Regina happily dug in while Mal made herself one too. They talked for a while but Mal couldn't stay long due to having a magic lesson with the other Queens of Darkness. It surprised Regina a bit that Zelena was actually taking magic lessons.
"Why is that surprising?" Mal asked.
"Well, she broke a law of magic, likes to boast how powerful she is. We both know that she hates rules. How could you teach someone like that?"
"Easy. Zelena, like our moronic friend, Emma, was wasting away her potential. The woman broke a law of magic because she was so focused on destroying you. That kind of focus and power harnessed into something more productive could be astronomical. She has a lot of raw potential, once honed to fine edge, she could find that she is capable of so much more. Just like you."
"Me? I'm one of the most powerful practitioners of magic in the world." Regina exclaimed haughtily.
"Trained by the Dark One for a single purpose, to fulfill his curse not fulfill your potential. There's a lot you could learn. There is always room for improvement."
Regina arched an eyebrow. "What about Ruby and Belle?"
"They have separate lessons. Ruby, for all her strength and loyalty, was never taught how to be a werewolf. She was raised as a human, something she most certainly is not. I know plenty about her species and helping her learn about what she is makes us both happy. Belle, I just let use my library, although I have taught her some minor spells. She is working on healing at the moment and minor telekinesis. With her brain power, she should master it easily."
"So the dragon is finally sharing her wealth of knowledge with the rest of the world?"
"The rest of my family, yes." Maleficent smirked. "I'm even considering...expanding."
Regina arching an eyebrow. "Meaning?"
"Well, there have always been 3 Queens of Darkness. Now, I am considering adding in a few more." Mal shrugged. She walked around the island and kissed Regina's temple. "I can do a quickie before then." She whispered. "We haven't tried that yet."
"And we won't. We both know I need adequate time to fully appreciate this body before I can have my way with it." Regina replied, running a hand down her lover's side. Mal kissed her eyebrow and stepped away.
"Is there anything you need before I go?"
"No, I'll be fine."
"If you get bored, you're more than welcome to join us."
"I'll remember that." She smiled, watching Mal leave the kitchen. She walked to the front door and got her keys and put on her shoes for a drive to the pawn shop. Gold was behind the counter of course. "Did you find anything?"
"Indeed I did." He held up some kind of scroll and she reached for it, but he pulled it back. "How's Belle?"
"She's fine. She agreed to your little talk so long as you be respectful and she has the right to leave should she wish to." He handed her the scroll and she almost tore it open in her excitement.
"Careful, that parchment is over 1,000 years old." Gold snapped.
"There's nothing on it." She scowled.
"That's because it's a map but it wasn't meant for you. According to the legends, Millicent and Malevolence were cursed, their bodies placed on opposite ends of the world so they could never be reunited and one wouldn't be able to wake the other. Only one person has the power to awaken them."
"Mal." She said.
He nodded. "Or potentially Lily. Exactly where they're entombed, I have no idea. Maleficent will have to read the map to find out. Try using a drop of her blood on the parchment if she doesn't automatically have the ability to read it."
"Why were they separated?" Regina asked.
"There was a reason they changed their names. Back then, dragon fire consumed the world. Wearing the biggest crowns, were Mal's parents. I believe it was Cynder who murdered her first mate, Kagan to take all of his hoard and power. Then she met Millicent and they fell in love. After Cynder became pregnant, they changed their images, turned the world into a utopia for their child, but some people still held grudges."
"Thanks, Gold." She carefully rerolled the parchment and made her way home. Walking into the mansion, she removed her shoes and tossed her keys into a bowl near the door before taking the stairs down into the basement. At the end of the hall was a giant steel door. She used magic to open it and stepped in, her jaw dropping at the sight of the massive underground vault. An entire wall was dedicated to the many hearts she and the other Queens may've collected over the years. Beyond that was a wall of weapons, a doorway into another room and a small case filled with different staffs, as well as a few armor stands. Zelena was currently going toe to toe with a warrior apparition, using a spear against a sword and shield. Lily was across the room, trying out her new battle axe against another apparition. What really surprised her was Ruby in her wolf form, running on a giant treadmill. She was in full sprint and there was a clock next to her that seemed to be recording her speed and how long she had been running. She was currently going 60 miles an hour, a lot higher than normal wolves if Regina recalled correctly and she had been running for almost an hour. "Damn." She made her way into the adjoining room which housed Mal's spectacular library. Belle was sitting in one of the many chairs situated around the room, holding a small pile of rocks in her hand with Mal looking over her shoulder. Regina silently watched as Belle made the rocks levitate in her palm. She was able to maintain the spell for a full minute before dropping them.
"Very good." Mal said, patting the top of her head.
"That's good?"
"For someone not born with magic in their veins, yes. You have to practice every day in order to be able to fully use all of that brain power." Belle nodded and stood up. She nodded to Regina and made her way with a happy skip over to the bookshelves. "Look who decided to join us."
"Quite the little training grounds you have here."
Maleficent smirked and kissed her forehead. "Would you like a tour?"
"Of course." Regina shrugged.
"First, is my library, as you can see. Over 3,000 years worth of ancient lore and knowledge housed in one location. I'm half sure that Belle has an orgasm every time she steps foot in here." The dragon smirked. Belle was too deep in a book to reply. Mal lead her back into the training area. "Lily is practicing with the battle axe she bought, focusing on strength and agility. Zelena is being trained in several types of martial arts, as well as with the sword and the spear. Both of them have powerful magic but they might not always have their magic at their disposal. Best to be well rounded."
"I agree. And your wolf?" She gestured to Ruby, who was still going on the treadmill, her speed going up 5 more points.
"Wolves are masters of the long distance hunt. Living here for 28 years, in this world of greasy food and television, with no wolf form to actually practice with, we both agreed she could work on some cardio." Mal answered. "Many years ago, when werewolves were even more scarce than they are nowadays, a single werewolf could hold the battle line for hours on end. Blessed with an endurance that would dominate any human, Ruby has the potential to be a force to be reckoned with. Even better than being one of Snow's generals. Today she is working on maintaining high speeds for a long period of time and for us to find out her top speed."
"And tomorrow?"
"Nothing. I only hold these lessons thrice a week or unless specifically asked for. What is that?" Mal asked, motioning to the scroll in her wife's hands.
"Come with me." Regina lead her upstairs into the living room where it was quiet. "Can you read this?"
Mal held out her hand and Regina placed the scroll in her palm. She watched intently as Mal unrolled it. She turned it sideways and then turned it over. "It's blank."
"Use a drop of your blood on it." Regina insisted. This map better fucking work or she was going to have to go back and skin Gold.
Mal nipped her finger, allowing a single drop of her blood to touch the ancient parchment. Almost instantly it started to glow and a moment later, the drop of blood seemed to shoot across the paper, forming images and roads. The map became clear and Mal had to sit down. "Regina, what is this?"
"A map...to your parents." She said, sitting next to her wife. "I told you I would find a way to help you find them. Gold gave this to me. He told me your parents were cursed by their enemies to live on opposite sides of the world. Only you or maybe Lily can wake them up. It must be some kind of sleeping curse."
"Is this real?" Mal whispered.
"Yes, according to Gold. It's not much and looks like some of it is in another language, but I'm sure if we can't translate it, then perhaps Belle can."
"When will you stop?" Mal asked.
Regina's face fell. "I thought you would like it." She whispered. "I'm sorry if I overstepped, Mal, I swear I didn't mean it-" Mal's lips crashing against hers made her freeze.
"You have gifted with me with your hand in marriage, with children, with a family, and now you seek to reunite me with my parents. When will you stop making my life so wonderful? I can only take so much, Regina."
Regina let out a sigh of relief. "I thought you were really mad at me."
"How could I ever be mad at the love of my life? This is...the mere chance of this actually working…" Mal suddenly kissed her again and again. Regina giggled as she was suddenly picked up and carried upstairs. "Whatever you want is yours. Anything. Everything. Name it."
"I just want to make you as happy as you've made me."
"I love you so much. But everything is moving too quickly for my liking. Let's focus on our child first, make sure everything is perfect, then we will figure out a way to help my parents. You are my first priority." Mal glanced at the map in her hands with a smile. "I can't imagine their faces when they see me again, this time married, mated and with another grandchild for them."
"Do you think they would approve of me?" Regina asked.
"They will adore you, as much as I do." Mal kissed her nose. She loved seeing the blonde so happy, so full of life.
"Do me a favor then?"
"Anything."
"Dance for me."
Maleficent smiled. "As you command."
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Regina did her best to ignore Emma and Robin in the coming months. She had a child to think about. Belle had a child to think about. Once it was announced that Lily had successfully knocked up Ruby, the Queens of Darkness went into defense mode. It was all about preparing for the new arrivals. Another wing was added to the mansion for the nursery and a child's wonderland. Mal filled it with inflatable toys, ball pits, game systems and other toys to play with. It would probably be some time before the children would ever use it, but the blonde was far too excited for her dragonling. When they found out what they were having, Maleficent almost did a backflip. All three of their lovers were having girls. 3 more future Queens of Darkness. During that time, Mal even inducted Regina, Ruby and Belle into the faction, making them 6 strong, the most powerful they had ever been. It was not lost on Regina that Mal was still steadily buying up certain properties, but her newly wedded wife refused to give up her surprise. Regina also took an extra leave off of work to help prepare for the new arrivals, leaving the Charmings as head of the town. David's first instinct was to warn them of the new shape of authority, but honestly...threatening a dragon is the stupidest thing one could possibly do. Fortunately for him, Mal didn't seem to care. Unfortunately for him, it pissed off Lily. Needless to say David ended up sharing the punishment of a broken jaw with his daughter. It just baffled Regina that they continued to antagonize the Queens. Usually they minded their own business, did their own thing, only occasionally breaking the law. And yet, the Charmings seemed to think they could leash the most magically talented people in town. Baffling.
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Emma rubbed her newly healed jaw as she moved along the side of the house, careful to not make a sound. She passed by a window and heard Lily and Ruby talking.
"We could name her Anita." The dragon suggested.
"Thank you," Ruby said, "But she should have her own name."
"Alright then. Maybe something like...I don't know."
"We could name her after your grandparents. Just look up where they're names came from and-"
"That's perfect!"
Emma kept moving, not interested in their conversation. She moved as quickly as she dared, finding the apple tree she was looking for around the back of the house. Regina's room was on the second floor. She grabbed onto a branch and pulled herself up, praying silently that none of the apples would fall and alert the owners. She climbed up the thick branches and leaped onto the balcony, waiting several long minutes before peeking into the room. She smiled seeing Regina sitting on the bed, rubbing her stomach. Even though Emma hated the fact that Regina was pregnant with that stupid dragon's baby, but she couldn't help but admit that Regina looked beautiful heavy with child. She was glowing and Emma had never seen her smile so much in her life. She kept herself in shape, hardly putting on a lot of weight. Her hair at this point was past shoulder length and Emma's fingers itched to run through it. She swallowed, watching Regina. The former queen looked completely at ease, perfectly relaxed in the dim light of the bedroom. She looked cute when she tried to roll over to get more comfortable. Zelena rushed into view to help her.
"You look like a giant pumpkin." The witch giggled, helping her sister right herself and pushing a pillow behind her back so she could sit up.
"I feel like one. Where is Belle?"
"Sound asleep. Just like you should be."
Regina smirked. "I'm just waiting for Mal. I promised her we would cuddle before bed."
"Aw, how sickeningly cute." The redhead replied.
"Oh please, true cuteness is you and Belle. I'm glad you're happy." Regina touched Zelena's hand. "I know you will be an excellent mother."
"I hope so." Zelena said softly. "I don't want to disappoint Belle or our child."
"Never." Regina assured her. Zelena smiled and gave her a kiss on the forehead before making her departure. Regina moved the pillow and rolled onto her side. Emma wanted to go to her. She wanted to make sure she was perfectly comfortable, give her a massage, bring her food in bed, she wanted to take care of Regina. She deserved Regina. Maleficent deserved nothing. Emma slowly reached for the handle of the balcony doors, but she froze hearing a door open and softly close. Maleficent came into view. A big grin took over Regina's face as she pulled the blonde into bed with her. Emma scowled, watching them smile and kiss each other and love each other like she wanted to be. She stiffened when Maleficent pressed a kiss to Regina's belly and then lowered her ear to see if she could hear their child. That should've been her child. Regina should've been her wife. Unconsciously she pulled out her gun. It would only take a second. One shot...straight through Maleficent's head. She could end all of her problems right then and there. But she decided against it and simply snapped a picture of the happy couple on her phone. She swiftly climbed down and made her way back into town.
Thinking back over what she had just witnessed, she realized that Maleficent wasn't the only threat to her happiness. The child was too. It would take all of Regina's attention, she would care less about Henry and Emma would lose her even further. She could use a sleeping curse...No, she didn't want Regina to be asleep. She wanted her awake so they could live their lives together. An aging curse? It was possible, but Regina would be stuck being pregnant and she didn't want that either, especially not when it was half Maleficent's spawn. If she could just get rid of it, she could find a way to make Regina love her.
With a sigh, she texted the picture to Robin from an unknown number, knowing that it would piss him off. She sent a caption too, about the child. Maleficent was not the only threat. If Robin could just lose his mind a little faster and just attack Maleficent, she could kill 2 birds with 1 stone and get him out of the way as well. She ground her teeth against the green lava steadily taking over her body. She didn't care about it anymore. She just wanted Regina.
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It didn't take long for the birds to get hit with that stone. In fact, the very next night there was an attack. A brutal attack on the Queens of Darkness that left them broken and shattered. An attack in the night as they were walking home saw Mal, Ruby, Regina and Belle in the hospital. Mal suffered from multiple stab wounds. She recovered rather quickly but the rage that ensued didn't help at all. Ruby and Belle were caught in the middle but only suffered minor injuries. It was their leader and her mate who took the brunt of the attack that was almost an assassination. Regina was immediately taken into surgery.
Lily and Zelena attempted to hold Mal down so the witch could heal her wounds.
"Let me go, I have to get to Regina." Mal growled. She couldn't easily pushed them off but she didn't want to hurt anyone else.
"She hasn't gotten out of surgery." Lily hissed at her. "Let the doctors work. What are we going to do?"
Maleficent growled and sat up as Zelena finished healing her. "Take them prisoner. The Charmings, Robin Hood, all of the Merry Men. They will either tell me who did this or they will all pay the price for it. I will not live in fear of Regina one day leaving the house only to never return and I will not put her through that same pain." She sighed. "None of this stress is good for any of the children, especially not the mothers and Belle and Ruby shouldn't be caught in our mess."
"Mrs. Mills?" A doctor said, walking over. All three women sat up and faced the man whose grave expression was slowly chilling their blood. "Your wife sustained quite a few injuries. Um, a broken pelvis, broken ribs, someone deliberately attempted to force her to miscarry. It shattered the egg and the eggshells caused even more damage." Mal swallowed, for the first time in her life she felt cold. She felt numb. She felt as if someone had ripped out her heart. "We tried to save them…" Mal immediately looked up. "I'm so sorry."
"No." Lily whispered, starting to tremble. She would've fallen if Zelena hadn't caught her.
"Take me to her." Maleficent demanded. It couldn't be real. Regina had to live! Their child had to live! What would life be without them?
/
Emma rushed to the hospital after hearing that Regina was caught in Robin's stupid attack. If a hair on her head was harmed she was going to murder Robin this time. As soon as she stepped through the doors she heard the most gut wrenching scream she had ever heard. She followed the sound to the hospital room where Maleficent was crying over Regina's prone form. The air rushed out of the blonde's lungs seeing the heart monitor flatlining. "No…"
"You." Lily growled. Emma barely managed to raise her hands against the punch she knew was coming, but Lily swung with enough force that her own hands slammed back into her face and knocked her down. "Do you see what you've done? You killed my mother?!"
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