Forest of Fireflies

Chapter 29

(Regina's POV)

Daniella and I haven't talked for three days ever since she questioned my desire for revenge. Father has talked to me about it but I didn't want to face Daniella. I mean, I know that what I do, what I've done disappoints her. However, I could not get Snow's happy smiling face out of my mind. I need to destroy that smile and bring an end to Snow. It isn't fair that she gets to rule the kingdom with her true love, at the cost of my happiness. Actually, if it wasn't for Snow, I would be with Daniel and I might even have several children including Daniella. 

I glared into the mirror as I thought about what my future might have been like. However, I was interrupted by my father's voice. "You have a visitor."

I looked at my father's reflection in the mirror and asked, "Who?"

Then, there was a giggle behind me. I turned around to hear the Dark One say, "You need to ask? What other friends do you have, dearie?"

I narrowed my eyes at the Imp who was sitting on my chaise. I sneered at him saying, "You're no friend. Have you come to relish my suffering?"

Rumple replied, "I thought you'd want someone to help raise your spirits. Especially on a day like today."

I frowned. "What's so special about today?"

"Snow White and Prince Charming's wedding of course...didn't you get an invitation?"

I glared daggers into the imp as he continued, "Me neither. Still, nice to be able to see them declare their true love in front of the entire kingdom...a happy ending after all."

I felt magic surge through my body but I surpressed it and seethed, "And because of you, there's nothing I can do to stop it. No way to harm them in this land ever again."

As I walked away towards my vanity, Rumple mentioned, "Yes, yes, I suppose that's true...in this land."

I turned around. "What?"

"The deal I made was explicit. You can never harm them in this land. Now, were you to bring them to another land...well." The Dark One paused disappeared, saying, "I told you I was your friend."

I grinned but at the same time, my heart sank. The Dark Curse will bring everyone to another land but I don't have it right now. I traded the scroll containing the curse with Maleficent. She has it! Inwardly, I kicked myself. Oh well, I'll just have to pay her a visit.

Excited, I prepared myself for the wedding.

...........................

I smirked at the scene in front of me. Looking down at the aisle and straight towards Snow's worried face, I stated loud enough for the hall to hear, "Sorry I'm late."

Then, I strode towards the podium, dispelling the guards who rushed towards me with my magic. As I neared the couple, Snow quickly drew out a sword from Charming's side and pointed it towards me, saying, "She's not a queen anymore. She's nothing more than an evil witch!"

I raised an eyebrow as the Prince added, "You're wasting your time, you've already lost and I will not let you ruin this wedding."

I shrugged, "Oh I haven't come to ruin anything...on the contrary, dear, I've come to give you a gift."

"We want nothing from you," Snow immediately replied.

I raised my head. "But you shall have it. My gift to you is this happy, happy day. For tomorrow, my real work begins. You've made your vows, now I make mine. Soon, everything you love, everything all of you love, will be taken from you. Forever. And out of your suffering will rise my victory."