Stolen Darkness

Disclaimer. I do not own OUAT or its characters. Just my colorful imagination. Lol hope you enjoy this. Its a what if? Kind of story. This takes place years later after Snow and Charming stole the egg from Maleficent. Thusly stealing the darkness from Emma and pouring it into the soul of Maleficent's daughter...

Emma had followed Regina in order to be her backup if she needed her help or protection. She had always felt protective of the Mayor of Storybrooke. She did not trust the entourage that Regina was hanging out with. She did trust Regina though. She tried to remain scarce and out of view. She had no idea her life was about to change drastically that night. The blonde savior peered out at her surroundings. The moon was out and there was a fog. It was too quiet for her comfort. She took a deep breath and was contemplating texting Regina but then she'd remembered that Regina had destroyed her phone.

"Lovely night isn't it dear?" A woman's voice sounded behind her.

Emma gave a start, jumping slightly when she realized her cover had been blown. She turned and glanced at the suavely dressed blonde. Shit she muttered under her breath. "Maleficent. I um..."

The older woman waved her hand, signaling for Emma to be quiet. "Walk with me. We need to talk. I have a story you need to hear Savior."

Emma shook her head, not trusting Maleficent right now. Not that she ever would. "I don't think that it is a good idea. I mean..." She looked over at the building that Regina occupied. She didn't want to leave should Regina need her help.

Maleficent looked to see where Emma's attention was. Her head tilted to the side and she gave a knowing chuckle. "Don't worry darling. Your Regina is safe for the time being." She smirked, looking at Emma.

Emma's jaw dropped as she fought to regain her composure. "My... Re... Um no... Why would...?"

She heard the other woman laugh softly. "Believe me, I know more than you realize. Darling, Regina will be here when we get back. You'll want to hear what I have to share with you and then I will personally bring you to your Regina and I will make sure the others will not touch you. Not as long as I am here with you sweetheart." She put her arm around Emma's shoulders and led her away, deeper into the woods.

Emma couldn't help but to be very curious about what the dragon had to say to her. This time, she did not resist when she felt the woman lead her. They walked for a good thirty minutes before Maleficent stopped and turned her around, face to face at last in the clearing. She walked to a boulder, pulling Emma and encouraging the young woman to sit next to her. "Good, now we can talk freely. What I have to say, no one knows. Not even Regina. Rumple already plans for you to be dark. That's his plan. But what he does not know is what happened before your birth. Your parents are not as pure as you think. They have done things that would make your blood boil. They played with your life, your soul before you had a chance to really live." She started.

Emma felt dread building in the pit of her stomach. She shook her head, interrupting Maleficent before they went any further. "Wait... What are you talking about? What did they do? No I don't want to hear this. You're trying to poison me against..."

The dragon put her hand on Emma's arm and then used her other hand to lift her chin. "Please listen to what I have to say. I was there that day darling. If you do not want to hear me out, please listen, if not for my sake, then for your sister's. This is very crucial..."

Emma's head jerked in surprise. "My sister?" She whispered. Her pupils grew blacker. Suddenly, Maleficent had her undivided attention.

The other woman nodded, smiling before she continued. "Your sister. Her name is Lily. Your so called parents are the reason why she is lost. They stole her, stole you from me."

Emma felt as if the ground was moving under her feet. The blood roared into her ears and she felt dizzy. Bile threatened to force itself out of her mouth. Chaotic emotions and thoughts rushed through her. Her life... It had all been a lie? Had this life been forced on her? She was supposed to be the savior wasn't she? A harsh sarcastic laugh erupted. No. It couldn't be true could it? She shook her head, wanting to deny it vehemently. "You... You're my mother? And Lily...?" She laughed. She shook and took a deep breath, remembering her friend. How ironic. Fate had brought them together. She had turned her back on Lily, not knowing this was her sister. She rubbed her face and ran her hands through her hair before she turned to look at the other woman. She shook her head again. She was trying to wrap her head around this information. "My sister!" She scoffed at the glaringly truth as she eyed Maleficent, sweeping her eyes up and down, taking in her appearance. Of course. Blonde. Same height. Same features. Same sardonic attitude. Same hands. She scoffed again. "Of course." She lifted her hands and sighed. "Please tell me everything. How is it possible that Snow and Charming could have supposedly given birth to me and named me Emma and how is it I have the baby blanket I was found in if you are my mother?" She asked. "I mean clearly I look like you but..."

Maleficent smiled as she leaned against her hands. She began explaining the events to her. "It all started with a vision. Snow was pregnant yes. She had this vision of you that spooked her badly. Only she thought this vision was of her baby. It wasn't. I mean, you are my baby, not hers. She saw this vision of you ripping her heart out from her chest. Its ironic because that is something Regina would do. In a panic, she and Charming enlisted the aid of the apprentice to remove the darkness from you and pour the darkness instead into my innocent Lily. She has your darkness and its an overload of darkness. They didn't care about how they were playing with your lives. Except this is where it gets tricky. Somehow instead, they took you from your egg and you ended up being born from Snow." She said Snow's name with contempt. "It resulted in their real daughter being stuck in limbo instead of with them. Lily is your twin sister. You need to help me find your sister. I can help you to get back what is rightfully yours. They had no right doing this to you, to us. You were never meant to be brought into this world this way. Rumple thinks you are supposed to be this Savior. He doesn't know the real truth. The Savior has never had the chance to be born. The Charmings messed with the true order of things. They should not have tried to alter things to meet their own selfish desires." She looked at her daughter, watching as what she shared with her began sinking in. The cold harsh reality of what the Charmings had put their family through.

Emma felt cold. Her world, the reality of what had transpired hit her hard. She felt as if a mack truck had plowed into her gut. She saw and felt the truth of what Mal- her mother said. She shuddered as a new emotion enveloped her. Rage. Red hot fury rose within her. She felt muderous. She wanted to hurt them. She squeezed her eyes shut. Fire sparked under her eyelids. Her fists clenched. A roar sounded in her ears. It grew louder as she felt Maleficent wrap her arms around her. She shook violently as she clutched at Maleficent's top and allowed herself to snuggle into her mother. "My Nuri, my fire." Maleficent murmured as she rocked Emma. She couldn't believe how protective she felt for Emma. Her love knew no bounds. It was unconditional. At the same time, she wanted to make those who hurt her daughters pay for what they did. She put her hands on Emma's face and looked at her. "My daughter. Mine. Come. We will take care of this tomorrow I promise. Its time. I need you to come with me to the cabin. It's time for me to introduce you to the others." She had a look of dark mischief and love in her eyes. She couldn't wait to see the look in her enemies eyes when they saw their savior at the dark queen's side. She chuckled. "We will get you and Lily reunited soon.. Now we need to get you with Regina where you belong." She smiled as they headed back together, arm in arm.

Emma smiled at her mother. She finally felt as if she were where she belonged. Her eyes had a certain fire in them now and they burned strong inside her.

Rumple was pacing the room, he was starting to get irritated. Where had that dragon gone? He huffed.

The door opened and everyone looked in their direction, surprise and shock registered in their eyes. More specifically Regina's. "What are you doing here Em-ma?" Her voice quivered slightly. She eyed the others, hoping no one noticed. A part of her was shocked that Emma showed up. She hoped their cover would not be blown. She had no idea she would get the surprise of her life.

"What is she doing here?" Cruella snapped as she glared at the Savior.

"That's what I would like to know deary." Rumple deadpanned. He hoped that the Savior would not put a glitch in their plans.

Maleficent smiled darkly. "It's not what you think darlings. I have got the best news ever. Its time to put our plans in motion. Only it couldn't have happened at a better time." She chuckled as she looked at Regina. "Allow me to make this clear. No one lays a hand on Emma. If anyone wants the Charmings to pay... Emma gets first dibs." She laughed. "Or shall I say, my Nuri." She looked at Emma, pride and... Love in her eyes.

Regina gasped. "What?" She looked from Emma to Maleficent.

"Did not see that coming did you?" Maleficent chuckled softly. "She's my daughter. Those Charmings stole her from me. They also stole Lily from me. Those idiots will not know what hit them. When they tried to steal Nuri's darkness from her, they inadvertently replaced the babe in their womb with my daughter and their daughter, YOUR savior dear Rumple has never been born yet." She cackled with glee.

Regina's jaw dropped and she laughed. This was just so rich! Deliciously rich. She had never seen this twist coming. She remembered all that time she had hated Snow and wanted vengeance on her. But now seeing and hearing Maleficent's tale of what had really happened. It renewed that spark in the evil Queen's dark heart. Everything else all but forgotten. She moved over to Emma and took a closer look at her. She circled her, seeing her as if through new eyes and she liked what she saw. Oh yes. She liked it very much.

Emma looked at Regina and smiled at her. Emma was clearly different. Whatever happened earlier had changed things. She had a dark spark in her eyes and it called to Regina. It drew her in and claimed her body and soul. It was clear to everyone in this room that it was love. Emma took Regina and pulled her close, holding her tightly as she captured Regina's plump mouth into hers and kissed her deeply and passionately. "Mine." Her eyes glowed and flames shone. Energy pulsated around them.

Regina moaned as she realized this was happening. Emma err Nuri was her true love. Emma had claimed her mate. As long as she had known Maleficent and her draconian ways, she knew how they found their mates. Regina accepted. She murmured as she hooked one of her legs around Emma. "Yours." She kissed her back.

Maleficent grinned knowingly. She was glad that her daughter had claimed a mate. Emma was definitely a dragon too. She was looking forward to reuniting her daughters.

Rumple was floored by the circumstances. He was stunned by the turn of events. What had happened? He didn't surprise easily. But for once he was speechless. No savior? He watched Maleficent and looked at Emma and Regina. He had to admit he was curious about this new direction. His plans had unravelled but maybe it would happen, just not now. How were the Charmings going to take this? How would they handle this fact that Emma never belonged to them?

Ursula and Cruella shared a look. They too were surprised at this turn of events. They smiled. It seemed things were turning in their favor after all