Stolen Darkness

Chapter 32

Disclaimer::: I do not own OUAT or its characters, just my imagination. I own Katie. And we are now drawing closer to the end of this story. It's been so much fun to write. Don't fret, I have other stories in the works. If you have any ideas, let me know. :) I have so many more ideas brewing and look forward to turning them into stories here. Some will be Uber stories also. So keep your eyes peeled. :)

By the time the next few weeks had passed, Emma was getting extremely restless and her mood swings were getting out of control. She had been changing into a dragon more often as she headed to the caves and prepared the area for the birth of her daughters. Regina, Maleficent and Lily were the only ones who were allowed to get close to Emma. Henry and Katie were allowed their time with their mother, but their Aunt Zelena would keep them busy in other ways. They kept up with their chores and did their homework without question. And Zelena would take them out for some fun. Ruby did her part to distract them by taking them for perimeter checks and teaching them how to pay attention to tracks and other details. Henry found out that he was becoming quite talented in tracking as well as hunting. Katie was very good at scouting and keeping her eyes and ears open for trouble or trespassers.

Ruby was impressed with Henry. "You're like your mom in that department. No wonder she was always good at finding people." She beamed.

Henry was glad to know that he was good at something else too and hoped his moms would be proud of him.

Zelena on the other hand was teaching Katie the art of flying and she showed her how to identify herbs.

Emma looked at her wife one night when she felt pressure growing inside her. "We need to go." Regina nodded as she took their bag with pillows and blankets and towels and called Maleficent and Lily before they arrived at the caves. Before they entered, Emma had turned into a dragon. She would remain in that form until she had given birth. Regina set the blankets and pillows down and caressed Emma's swollen belly with love. She couldn't get over how beautiful her wife was in that form and pregnant with their babies. Emma, the dragon nudged her softly and pulled her closer. She sighed deeply, feeling the pressure building up inside.

Maleficent arrived with Lily and smiled at the sight before them. She moved over to Emma and felt her swollen belly. "Soon love, it will begin." She was so proud of Emma and it showed.

Lily had brought some extra towels just in case.

Emma then shifted slightly to the other side and her water broke. It was time. She settled down into the blankets and began pushing when the urge to do so became great. She panted as her body began to squeeze and push.

Regina was so in love with her wife, so proud of her and looking forward to welcoming their daughters. She decided to change into a dragon so she could be there with her in every way possible. Emma nuzzled against her before she pushed again. She could feel the egg moving slowly out. She paused again, catching her breath and then pushed again. She panted heavily and moaned as she pushed harder. Soon, the egg finally made its way out. Emma's breath caught and she panted until her breathing became normal and even again. She was already in love with her daughters. Now all they had to do was to wait until they hatched.

Regina smiled through her tears,already even more in love if that were possible. "You did good Emma. I love you so much baby."

Emma lay there resting in dragon form, feeling so tired but happy and so much love and contentment. Her tail was wrapped securely around the egg. "I love you Regina." She put her hand on Regina's small baby bump and smiled happily.

Maleficent had happy tears on her face. She was so proud of Emma and she could see the egg moving slightly. "You did it baby girl."

Lily was beaming. "Good job sis." She was already feeling protective of her nieces and was looking forward to meeting them soon.

Lily went to sit outside the cave and called Ruby to let her know Emma had finished giving birth. Ruby in turn let Zelena know so she could tell Henry and Katie. They could come to visit in the morning.

Soon, the sun was rising and the egg had moved even more, the twins were very active and ready to join them. Suddenly, they heard a crack. Emma gasped as she changed back to herself having already gotten enough rest. She looked at Regina, a huge smile on her face as she laughed happily. "They're coming!" She moved lovingly towards the egg as it cracked again. Soon an arm came out and a leg. Emma lovingly helped them out and she was completely heads over heels in love. One daughter had a full head of dark hair and when she opened her eyes, they were green. "Remi. You are so perfect and beautiful." Emma was over the moon happy and soon she laid eyes on their other daughter. She had blonde hair but Regina's chocolate colored eyes. Regina and Emma were in love with their daughters. "Malia. Hello baby girl." Regina had happy tears. "They are so perfect!" She breathed.

Maleficent and Lily loved their names. They couldn't get over how adorable the babies were. They were absolutely perfect in every sense of the word. They couldn't wait to spoil them rotten because they would help to make up for the years Maleficent and Emma had missed out on watching their children grow up so they would be able to heal from that by experiencing everything through the girls growing up.

Soon, Zelena, Belle, Ruby, Henry and Katie had arrived to meet the babies. They were careful not to crowd them and patiently waited their turn with them. They allowed Henry and Katie to see them first. After Emma had nursed them and fed them, Regina placed them in Henry and Katie's arms, showing them how to hold the babies. They were absolutely fascinated by the babies and loved them. "That's Malia and this is Remi." Regina introduced them to their family.

Zelena got to hold them, after Maleficent had her turn, then she gave them to Lily. She looked over at Regina and Emma. "Congratulations. They are beautiful!" She smiled, rubbing her swollen abdomen.

Regina beamed. "Soon it will be your turn!" She chuckled. After everyone visited the babies, Regina and Emma rested with their daughters, perfectly content and happy.

A few weeks later, Zelena had gone into labor. She had delivered a baby girl. She had not wanted to name her after Robin after what he had done to Emma. Instead, she'd named her Riley.

Not long after that, Regina had discovered that she was pregnant with twin boys. Henry was thrilled to finally not be the only male in their growing family. They had decided on names for the boys. Emmett and Raven. She was so happy to be experiencing pregnancy after all the years of wondering what it would be like. Emma had made this all possible for her and she would cherish every moment of it, even the bad parts of it because she wouldn't take things for granted ever again.

Ruby and Lily had later found out they were having a boy and had decided on naming their son Ryder. He looked so much like Ruby but had Lily's temper. He did have an amazing personality which made up for it. Everyone knew it was because he had the best of both worlds inside him, one of the dragon and one of the wolf and they all loved him so much.

Maleficent couldn't be happier, knowing how large her family was getting. It would go on to get even bigger. She sighed happily as she thought back to that day when she had thought she had lost her babies for good. And now here she was with her family. This dragon would never be alone ever again. If anyone ever dared to lay a hand on her family again, she would tear them down. She would lay ruin on them. But right now, she was happy and very content.

The End…