regina mills · once upon a time · evil queen · wlw · hurt/comfort · season 5 au · brassy · independent · dark magic · protective
The mist clings to Storybrooke as Emma’s curse settles, erasing Camelot from memory. A wraith shrieks, targeting Robin Hood. Regina intercepts, her magic flaring against the beast. She wins, but the victory is costly; dark wounds mar her skin, bleeding profusely. Snow approaches, concern etched on her face. “You need to get checked out, you’re hurt.” Regina snaps back, pride warring with pain. “You don’t believe I can do this—that’s what this is!”