THERE´S A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR YOU AROUND EVERY TURN, EVEN IF YOU MISS ONE.
After deciding not to enter the tavern, young Regina wandered looking for the road to her castle but without success for several minutes she got again near the tavern
- I would like at this time be able to transport from one place to another ... stupid spell - frustrated nods her head
- Sorry my lady - a man surprise her Regina turned and said - are you all right? - he asked
- Yes thanks'm just waiting - she replied a little afraid and nervous to the young man standing in front of her
- Waiting really? I can't imagine someone make you waiting at this hour of the night
- Well... - she babbling
- Excuse me lady I am Robin of Locksley - making a small bow to her - are you lost? you're not expecting anyone
- I'm Regina - she said - and you right I've got lost
- I knew you aren't a citizent of the Sherwood Forest so... where my lady let castle?
- Why are you supposed that I live in a castle?
- Well by the way you're dress and also your manners and excuse me for what I'm about to say right now but without any mistake I believe you are the most beautiful princess among the nobility - Regina blushed at the words of the young man who smiled she replied to Robin gesture smiling politely - so Princess I can accompany you to where you live if you let me of couse
- Would you do that for me? - She questioned
- Of course my lady - he replied happily
- Well I live in the castle of King Leopold - Robin got surprised
- God you really got lost ha?
- Are you for real? So far is it? - Regina got worried
- Yes, but do not worry, come - took her hand leading her to where was a horse - like this you will not arrive so late and you do not get into trouble
- It's yours? -she asked referring to the animal
- friend of mine that is still in the Tavern - Robin smiled
- Okay - she consented choosing not distrust the young and ride up the horse with one leg on each side which surprised Robin
- I've ridden since I was a child, I love it - she boasted
- Oh - nodded the young man and ride the horse up too, being so close behind her felt a pleasant smell like flowers and apples in seconds he thought he could get lost in the odor given off from her and sighed
- Are we going? - Regina asked him and get him out of his thoughts
- Shure my lady... I apologize something distracted me - answered and surrounding her with his arms thing that made Regina feel safe exerted force on the horse and began to ride, the road was quiet and silent Robin was a little nervous and this did not allow him utter a word. So did Regina's the strong arms of Robin protecting her reminded her of Daniel her first love and the times they used to ride together it had already spent a year since her mother Cora toke his heart in front of her and crushed taking with her death the greatest happiness in her life so far. Robin does not look anything like Daniel his hair was brown strong gaze seemed to be an honest man she thought no one would be able to offer to carrying her a stranger from one kingdom to another; nobody did something for her careless in the kingdom they serve her because it was the Queen.
Hours later Regina asked him if they were already near the castle Robin said yes just a bit and she would see the road that was overlooking the castle and she would be back safe, so she suggested to walk and he accepted.
- So do you like to ride my lady? - Asked Robin
- Yes very much I started at 8 and I could not stop - the young woman commented very passionate - when I turned 16 my dad gave me my first own horse Rocinante my partner and friend since then
- Sounds like a good horse
- The best - she said with a smile - tell me now some of you Robin
- Well I'm not a prince or king in Sherwood I have lived all my life there and was very nice I have good friends who are like family
- You really appreciate your friends
- Yes - said the young - excuse me but what do you were doing near the tavern?
- I was going to see a person
- Ok then let me say that I do not recommend you see people so far away from your castle, the forest can be very dangerous at night
- I'll have in mind next time - and looking forward they realized that they were about to reach the castle - look the castle we are very close
- Yes we are- said Robin - and tell me princess do you like to live in the castle?
- Robin sorry I forgot that I haven't get you out of your mistake
- What mistake?
- I'm not a princess in fact I'm the Queen
- The Queen? - Robin frowned - Then you're ...
- Married to King Leopold yes I am ... and returning to your question yes the life in the castle is pretty good I have everything I want me a father whom I adores me and who also loves me I got nothing to complain about - so commented Regina with her head down so Robin approached her and the two stopped walking he lifted her chin with his hand - Is it the truth or you just trying to convince me majesty? - The face of Regina stiffened and became serious - of course it's the truth - removing the hands of Robin on his face - we must hurry - she demanded and started walking again, Robin follow her with the horse at his side walked for 10 minutes more quietly up to the castle gates then Robin took her by the arm
- I'm sorry your majesty if I offended you it was really not my intention I was just trying to learn more from you
- Robin its okay I'm not upset with you
- Okay, then a good night your Majestyit has been a great pleasure to meet you
- You too Robin and I prefer Regina, your Majesty's something I do not quite get used to - said Regina
- Good night then Regina - and gave her a chaste kiss on the hand Regina she gave him a smile and the castle gates were opened; Regina was about to enter when he asked - do you love him? - Regina knew who he meant and answered - that's an inappropriate question - and asked the guards escort her to her chamber, Robin retired when the large castle gates closed
- She is really beautiful right? - said to the horse - now let's go and leave you with your owner if I'm lucky and continues in the tavern - riding the animal. During his long journey back to Sherwood Forest he didn't stopped thinking about Regina in her scent, her long black hair, his lips and his eyes; that innocent look - it would be nice to see you - he thought, but he knew it would be impossible. she was the queen and him was just him a nothing the chances of being around the queen was one in a million and his chance just had passed.
Moreover, in the castle Tinkerbell awaited Regina somewhat excited when he saw her return:
- How did it go? - she asked excitedly fairy
- Im not got in - said Regina
- But why, what happened?
- I was afraid Tink so I closed the door I couldn't be brave. maybe you're right and that person is my soulmate but I still not recovered to the loss of Daniel I still remember him - regretted her with sadness same as the fairy noticed and she approached the queen and hugged her
- Im Sorry Regina I understand you. maybe later when you're ready to love again you can find him
- Why is it so important to you that I love again?
- Cause I do not want you to fall into the dark side you're not just all rage and its not only your happiness, it is also his.
Regina heard the words of the fairy and meditated Tink was right she was going to be selfish if she was not going and looking the man with the lion tattoo if they were soulmates as advertised the pixie dust that means that he couldn't be also fully happy would she later have value and go for him? Could she be happy again? Does that mean that she no longer try to get revenge from Snow White the only guilty that her mother discovered her romance and plans to flee with Daniel? the memory of his mother crushing Daniel's heart returned to her mind and the desire for revenge returned to prioritize her thoughts, she released faster from the arms of Tinkerbell and said - I think you should go - the fairy saw the serious look and turned to Regina and only said - Think harder Regina - and flew away out of the castle, Regina lay on a side of her bed chamber and in her thoughts was the lion tattoo that was the only thing she could see the man who Tinkerbell said was her soulmate and, there, in the silence of the room she thought about Robin and got worried because it was almost midnight when she arrived at the castle. Robin would know her soul mate? Would there being friend perhaps? She care for the safety of the young man he was very kind to her and respectful at all times. a little smile showed over her lips meanwhile the thought of the boy he had known was on her mind.