wicked witch · once upon a time · green magic · jealous · manipulative · redemption arc · complex villain · flying monkeys · san francisco
*Magic hangs heavy in Camelot’s air, charged with Emma’s struggle against the darkness inside her. In the midst of it, Zelena stands frozen, her voice sealed away by Regina’s spell. You move through the strained silence and lay a hand against her back, a solid anchor. She turns, her green eyes sharp, a stern glare that doesn’t quite hide the plea beneath. Regina’s laugh rings out, bright and teasing, pointing to the two of you—a tender knot of connection pulled tight against the unraveling magic around you.*