Mistress of All Evil

She’d never been more angry in her entire life. Not even when she first heard about Robin finding out the woman he loved was cheating on him with his best friend. God. She needed to cool off before she returned to Robin and Mal. She didn’t want Robin to see her so upset, not when she was supposed to remain composed.

Hearing the woman’s voice, Regina stopped before she could walk any further, tightening her fists. Was she paying for her mistakes? What was that supposed to mean? She turned around, slowly, to face Marian again. It almost sounded like she was trying to suggest their breakup was her fault but how could it be?

“I’ve never—” Regina swallowed the lump in her throat and took a few steps back in Marian’s direction. “I have never lead him on, don’t you dare turning it on me!” But the seed of doubt was already there, seeping into her mind then. What if Marian was right? What if during all this time she tried so hard to deny and repress what she truly felt for Robin, she was actually leading him on?

No. Marian was just that kind of person willing to take something good and ruin it, twisting it around for her own agenda. Robin was her best friend, and yes, while they both did hold a special place in each other’s hearts, it wasn’t anything like Marian tried to present it. At least not on Robin’s part. He was ready to marry the woman and she was the one who let it slip right through her fingers.

“I don’t know what kind of fantasies and stories you came up with to try and justify your actions, but what you did, what you’re still doing right now—that is the worst crime imaginable, Marian. Robin was happy with you, more than I’ve ever seen him before and you’re the one who ruined him.” Swallowing again, Regina tried to contain the tears gathering in her eyes now. "I was just there to pick up the pieces. I was always there to pick up the pieces and I’ll always be, because that’s what friends do. But I don’t expect you two to understand the value of true friendships.”

Marian scoffed and folded her arms over her chest. She knew that this little outburst could cost her, but she also wanted to tell Regina how she really felt before she never saw her again. She should know her part in this mess, because she’s sure that Robin would never tell her. She could feel John behind her. Him gently trying to tug at her arm. Giving her a chance to walk away and not do damage. But she just shrugged him off and shot him a warning glance. John muttered something under his breath but pulled his arm away.

That allowed for Marian to take a step towards the woman who ruined her relationship - at least that was how she would always see Regina. “Oh, it’s no fantasy. I know what I saw. The way he looked at you once you left the room? How he’d talk about you nonstop for hours if I let him? God, if I was on his mind half as much as you are I think we could’ve been a happy couple for the rest of our lives. But that’d never happen. You would have always been a third person in our relationship. It’s so hard to compete with the woman who owns his heart. I even asked him to choose. Me or you. Why don’t you guess what he said. Who he chose.” She sneered and turned away from Regina. 

“Well, I should tell you more often, then. You deserve to hear it every day.” Regina smiled up at the older blonde. She really was the most beautiful woman she’d ever seen. “From me.”

    The coo once again stirred something in the brunette that she didn’t dare question because it was impossible. No, she just had a way with children, especially babies, and that was that. She forces a smile that becomes incredibly easier as she keeps her gaze on the small babe. “Oh I knew it. I bet you got everything all figured out. How about you share with Auntie Gina?” she coos as she wiggles her foot gently.

   She tears her gaze away from the baby when she heard Maleficent and she couldn’t help but smile at her. “I’d like to think she does. I know her mother happens to be quite smitten with me.” she tosses the dragon a playful look. “It more than likely passed onto her.” she shrugs a shoulder as nonchalantly as she could manage. 

The title of ‘auntie’ feels off. Wrong somehow. Like another title should fit better, but she couldn’t think too much of that. There was nothing between them except just friends. If they were even that. They had a lot of history between them, a past that made things very complicated. She still had feelings for the brunette but wasn’t sure how the brunette felt about her. So friends, and auntie was just going to have to do.

* subtle romance starters

@scarydragcn continued from [x]

Emma sighed as she watched Maleficent. She knows she’s bothering her girlfriend with this, but she also knows how close the two women were. She needed to know she wasn’t going to be left behind if they caught up and reconnected. “And what if you decide she’s the one you want to be with when you have lunch together?” Normally Emma wasn’t one to get jealous, but with such a high chance of being tossed to the side she had to fight for her relationship.

Regina looked up from the vials and bottles she was putting away to see Maleficent walk into her vault. The blonde was impeccably dressed as always. Her beauty was still as stunning as the day Regina had first met her. It had been so long since they had truly talked. Ever since Cruella and Urusla found a way to bring the dragon woman back and Regina had been tasked with finding out what they were planning, the brunette had found herself slipping into old desires and thoughts. She took only a moment to consider the other woman’s offer before a slow smile graced her lips. “We really are falling into old habits aren’t we?” What was the harm, after all, she needed to keep an eye on the woman.

Her throat was dry and Regina felt ill at the prospect of having to go over the case another time. It was already hard on them, been keeping them awake for weeks and Regina could tell it was taking its tool on Robin. But it was better to be safe than sorry, right? And Robin seemed to have the same thoughts, as she heard a low whisper of agreement coming from him and she backed him up with her nod of approval.

Just as Mal was leading them to a nearby room, Regina spotted Marian and John on the other side of the hall. Robin was too occupied with his thoughts to notice them, thankfully, but Regina was filled with rage she could hardly contain.

Clearing her throat, she halted. “Just… let me get you something to drink,” she said to Robin, gently letting go of his hand and squeezing his arm. “Go ahead, I’ll catch up with you in a moment,” Regina promised before leaving their side to head straight towards the two people she hated more than anything.

Storming right into the woman’s personal space, Regina’s blood was boiling. “I can’t believe you even have the nerves to try and take a child away from his father after what you’ve done. You are going to pay for what you’re making him go through. Both of you,” she snapped at John as well. Resisting the urge to strangle Marian (the last thing they needed right now was an assault charge to deal with,) Regina clenched her jaw, her fingernails digging deep into her palms before she turned away without much of another glance at either one of them.

Quickly, Mal helped to escort Robin into the room. She had seen where Regina’s gaze fell and knew exactly what was going to happen. She should’ve advised against her interacting with the couple, but also knew that Regina was stubborn and that once she set her mind on something she was going to do it. Besides, Mal hated the couple just because they were causing Regina pain.

Regina wasn’t her client. This battle wasn’t even technically hers to fight. She was here for moral support. To help Robin stay strong. If she said words to Marian and John, hopefully that would only throw them off their game and make mistakes when testifying. All Mal hoped was that Regina at least came back with some water to keep up her ruse - not that Robin would notice anyway. He was quiet and nervous, Mal could tell. He only nodded along as she went through things again. Gently she reached for his hand, causing for his head to snap up. “Hey. Look, it’s just you and me. I may not be your favorite person after everything that happened to Regina, but I am a damn good lawyer. You don’t need to worry about them or your son. By the end of the day, he will be exactly where he belongs - with you. So get your head in the game because I can’t do this without you.” That caused Robin to smile softly and snap out of his funk. Mal simply smiled in return and went back to the case, this time with more input from Robin.

Meanwhile, outside Marian was a wreck. She was feeling attacked by Regina. Regina didn’t know what she was talking about. This wasn’t what Marian wanted. She wanted to be with Robin. To raise their kid together, but it had been clear that he wasn’t willing to give up what she asked of him. She was insecure about the friendship between him and Regina. No matter how many times he reassured her that they were just friends, she also knew that men and women couldn’t stay just friends for forever. One day he was going to realize just how much he loved Regina and was going to leave her. That’s what drove her to cheat on him. What got them into this mess. Without Regina, she and Robin could be together and happy.

“I won’t be cold with my very warm girlfriend wrapped around me.” She countered and kissed her again. Despite the statement she did open the door and walk inside with Maleficent on her arm. She immediately got in line, being sure to keep the other woman close.

“So how was your day? How were your last couple of days? I feel like we haven’t spoken in ages.” She smiled brightly at Maleficent, just happy to see her, to be with her again. With her busy school schedule and Maleficent’s seemingly never ending work life it felt like they rarely had time together so Regina treasured every moment with her love.

@scarydragcn

Mal chuckled as she followed Regina along into the coffee shop. She appreciated the fact that it was relatively empty and they shouldn’t have too much trouble finding a table that was closed off from everyone else. One that had a couch and was next to the window would be an added bonus. She longed to simply just hold Regina in her arms and watch the rain as it fell. 

marriage proposal starters pt. 2

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