AN: This story takes place after the curse is broken. Everyone has their memories back and they are just starting to deal with them.
"That bitch has to pay for what she has done to us!" Grumpy yelled.
"How could she think she can get away with this?" Archie angrily questioned.
Each passing moment the volume grew. The small little once dead silent café in Story Brooke Maine was finally awake. Every citizen was arguing. They were all appalled by their Queen's actions. The Queen, well Mayor now, had stolen their lives from them. The citizens were determined to make her pay.
After the curse was broken Regina went to her house. She knew everyone would want her dead after they received their memories. Regina locked the door and hid in the darkness. She hoped this would be enough to keep her safe. Somehow she knew it wasn't. Regina did nothing to truly assure her safety. She did try to ruin their lives and she knew she had to pay.
"Okay, guys, I know you are all mad but" Snow was cut off by a loud rower. The crowd did not like what she had to say.
"Snow do you hear yourself! She took away your daughter! She stole your chance at happiness! This Evil witch stole your life!" Red screamed at Snow.
"Well" Snow's protests did not work. In the end she gave in.
"She is hiding, like the coward she is!" A man from the crowd yelled.
At once the stampede ran from the café. They were finally getting their revenge. Every single one of them had thirsted for this from the moment the Evil Queen took control of the Enchanted Forest.
Once the gang arrived at Regina's house they wasted no time. Regina's door was broken down in seconds. She could hear it crash. Regina was sitting in her room curled up in a ball in her closet like a child. A tear fell down her cheek and a small squeal left her mouth as she heard the door bang. This was it. She knew it was over. They would kill her. She had done enough to deserve it. Regina thought about what was about to happen. She could beg for mercy but she knew better. She could explain how she never wanted to be evil. She could tell them how ironic her life was. She could tell them how she became evil hiding from the king in the fetal position and that seems she will end her life the same way. She could tell them a lot of things. However, Regina will not do this. She will stay strong and she will not fight death.
"Regina!" she hears Red scream.
"It's okay. Everything will be okay. Don't be afraid," Regina whispers trying to calm herself one last time.
The bed room door breaks down. Snow, Grumpy, and Charming burst into the room. Regina holds her breath for a moment. Maybe if they don't hear her breath they will let her live, if only for a moment longer. Regina closed her eyes tight. Maybe if she couldn't see them, they wouldn't be able to see her.
In one loud swift motion the closet door was opened and Regina revealed. She opened her eyes and looked into Snow's eyes. Regina was violent pulled up by many prying hands.
"Please tell my son I love him. Please make sure he knows I love him," Regina begged Snow. She knew that Snow would be the only person there to show her mercy. Regina had whispered this so softly she wasn't sure Snow heard until she saw the tear. A single tear feel down Snows face. Snow wondered how she could cause her own grandson so much pain.
"What kind of person does that make me?" She questioned.
"WE FOUND HER! SHE IS IN HER!" Graham informed the rest of the group.
Some cheered; some yelled vile things at the helpless woman, and others just stared in disbelief. The time has finally come. The score is finally being made even.