AUTHOR'S NOTE: This story came to me after I read a short fanfic similar to this concept of robin being in the first curse. This story is a one shot but it could be turned into a multific if the fandom wishes me to continue it. This is the first time I've ever written an OQ story so this is a first.
Please review and let me know if y'all want more of this.
Sorry in advanced for the mistakes.
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There's a calm surrender to the rush of day
When the heat of a rolling world can be turned away
An enchanted moment, and it sees me through
It's enough for this restless warrior just to be with you
And can you feel the love tonight
Can you feel the love ~ The Lion King.
A normal routine in the Locksley -Mills family is, after she fights her way through waking up her lazy children and preying them out of their respective beds then giving a bath to her youngest whilst her husband changes for the day, she would go to the kitchen after finishing her personal bathroom routine, makes a stack of apple pancakes for her oldest son with orange juice on the side, or milk when she feels he needs extra protein, and eggs and sausage for her husband with coffee and a fruit salad with tea for herself. They would enjoy this whilst her youngest, her four year old would play with his cereal.
Or usually she would make what the mood hit that day.
Then it's checking all home works are completed, teeth are brushed, her husband not forgetting his phone again, then its kisses and hugs for her three boys and off they go. She usually stays half an hour at home cleaning the ditches and picking up after her boys (being the only girl has there downsides), also she happens to be the mayor, it's her town, she can go as late to work as she would like, though she usually doesn't like to abuse her schedule that often. Today though she feels particularly uneasy like if any moment something is going to happen and everything that she worked so hard to obtain, her three boys, her happy ending will crash and burn.
Or maybe it's because Roland was particularly fussy this morning.
"Mrs. Locksley, you have a phone call, it's from the preschool she says it's urgent " at that Regina paused in the middle of typing the report for the new arcade that was built recently. "Ok, thank you", she took a deep breath and put the phone to her ear, heart pounding in her chest, what if child was hurt, what if someone hurt him, at the thought her evil side always spiked. "Hello" she said into the phone, "hello Mrs. Locksley I called to inform you that Roland has been feeling sick this morning and when he was taken to the nurse it appears he has a fever and a headache and he begs to be sent home". At that, the nervous mother stood up grabbing her purse and said very quickly to the school nurse, "I will be there in 10 minutes."
Regina nearly flew to the car, Roland was her baby boy, the miracle she thought she was not capable of conceiving. The only one of her children born out of her womb, she remembered perfectly the feeling of disbelief and amazement when she looked at that little pink plus sign in the pregnancy test. She could remember the look on Robin's face when she told him he was going to be a father for the second time (after adopting Henry) and the bright smile on Henry's face when he was told he was going to be a big brother. The mere thought of her baby being hurt sent a panicked chill down her spine, Regina never thought that her life was going to turn out like this. After years upon years of suffering in the hands of her mother, then of the king, after loosing her first love and embracing that darkness that was planted in her heart and how she had let it grow stronger with every dark spell she learned, every heart she crashed and every evil deed that she performed in her desire to get her revenge on that stupid little girl that told a secret that caused her everything. Love, freedom and her innocence, she has finally obtained happiness.
After the imp told her about the Dark curse, about the possibility of getting the happy ending she deserved and finally making the oh so pure Snow White pay for what she did was too good to be true. And she did get that happy ending, after spending some years in loneliness and basking in the misery she caused the peasants and Snow White. She met Robin Locksley Known as Robin Hood back in the enchanted forest, her soulmate. After a year of fighting each other and their feelings they got married, had children and she was so happy, she's living that happiness now and honestly having the family she so dreamed of having with her soulmate and her sons was better than seeing Snow suffer.
She lost her train of thought or her walk through memory lane when she parked the car and started making her way inside the building. "Where is my son" was the first thing that slipped through her lips when she made her way to the front desk in an icy tone. the principal's secretary with a trembling voice responded "at the nurses office madam mayor." With a confident air around her, Regina walked down the hallway until she found the nurses office and opened the door with authority.
"Mommy" its the first thing Regina hears when she opens the door, "hi baby" she says in the sweet loving voice that it's only used when she is speaking to her children. No less than a second later small arms are wrapped around her center, she bends down and puts her hand on under his arms and pulls him to wrap his legs around her hips and instantly his head falls to her shoulder. "What's the matter baby?" She asked while she swings from side to side in an attempt to soothe her son. "My head hurt mama and I feel hot" Roland responses in his sweet innocent voice with a hint of pain laced to it. "Ok let's get you home so I can make you feel better." Roland just nods his head and rests it back on her shoulder, feeling all the love and warmth that only his mama can give him. And with that Regina grabbed his backpack, sign the release paper from the nurse and left to the mansion.
When she finally gets there, she parks her car and opens the door, then went to the back to unbuckle her son and picked up the four year old that was falling asleep in her shoulder the second she put his little body to her chest. As she enters her home she says "Ok little man, I'm going to put you on the couch for a minute so I can get you medicine to make the hurt go away". As she was putting him down he clashed to her like a koala, "no mama, not alone". His little pained voice shot right to her heart. "It's just for a second baby; I have to get you medicine so you won't hurt anymore". The worried mother explains in a soothing tone.
She tries again to pile him off her and this time he let her, she gently put him down and kissed his hot little forehead and gets the children's Tylenol. She returns to the living room and finds her baby with his head on a pillow and looking miserable. "Come here baby" at that Roland climbs on his mother's lap and puts his head on the crock of her neck. "Drink this and then I'm going to run you a bath to cool your fever". Roland only has enough energy to nod and open his mouth, after he drank the medicine; Regina put him back on the couch, lying down with a pillow under his head.
Just when she was getting up to go to his room to run the bath in his bathroom, the door opens and she hears a faint "mom I'm home" from her eldest. "I'm in the living room Henry." When Henry makes it to the living room after dropping his bag pack on the rack as well as his coat, he expects to find his mom sorting out paperwork while his little brother is coloring or watching TV but instead of finding his usually very energetic brother, he finds a little boy that looks kind of half dead. "Hey, wow what's wrong with 'Ro?" He says, his voice dripping with worry. "He has a fever and a headache I had to go pick him up early from preschool." Regina tells her eldest son while she runs her fingers lovingly through Roland's untamed curls. "Oh, that sucks" Henry says while he sits down, Roland gets up and crawls to his big brothers lap and lays his head on Henry's shoulder, and Henry instantly starts rubbing his little brothers back and kissed his head. Regina watches the exchange with unshed tears in her eyes, the sight of her two sons holding each other with such love and protectiveness brings a sense of peace to her heart that she never thought was possible. "I'm going to go run him a bath to cool his temperature", and with that Regina gets up to go but not before kissing the two out of the three boys that are her entire universe on their forehead.
After Regina runs the bath and gives her baby a bath, she carried him to his bed and lays him there while she looks for his favorite Iron Man pajamas. After she gets him dressed she carries him back to the living room where Henry is finishing his homework and lays him on the couch with his favorite cartoon justice league on her apple tablet and makes her way to the kitchen to make a light snack for her boys. As she was finishing a couple of ham and cheese sandwiches (2 of them shaped as dinosaurs for her baby boy) she hears, "I'm home" followed by a "hey dad" an " hello my boy" and "what's the matter little man". Regina grabs the sandwiches with two fruit punch juice boxes and makes her way to the living room where her family is.
When Regina gets there the sight that greeted her almost brought tears to her eyes again. There they were, her boys, her world, wrapped together on the couch while watching justice league that has been transferred to the tv. Her husband in the middle with his legs on the coffee table, her baby boy on his lap with his head on his shoulder and thumb on his mouth and her 10 year old on the other side with his head on his dad's shoulder and his legs crisscrossed. They looked so content that she almost hated to interrupt their guy time. Almost.
"Well you all look comfortable" Regina says whilst she puts the snacks on the table and pushes Robin's legs off her very expensive coffee table. "Hello love" that accented husky voice of his never fails to sent a shiver down her spine and makes her heart glow with love for him. She bends down to kiss him and when their lips touch she hears a giggle from her baby boy and an "eww" from her not so little boy, "hey" she whispers on his lips and then pulls back. "Did our baby tell you that he's a little sick?" Regina tells Robin while she gently ruffles her baby's hair.
"Henry told me, but I think he just needs to be cuddled by his parents and brother and pampered with lots of love and his hurt will go completely away." Robin says, though he is still worried, he can't help it, every time any of his children is hurt in any type of way even if it's something as minor as a simple headache and a little fever creates a sense of helplessness in him. Oh he still remembers when Henry was barely two years old and he got hurt while being watched by him, the memory of his son with tears running down his cheeks and his emerald eyes pleading for his daddy to make the pain go away will forever be planted on his head and heart alongside the promise he made him, which will remand true always.
He was running around the play room in the basement, working his little legs, it was just Robin and his little boy. Regina had to go do some errands and Robin thought that it was the perfect time for some guy time with his son, so there they were, Robin sitting crossed legged in the middle of the play room (which was full and extremely organized with every toy and game a little boy may dream of) while his boy was running around chasing a toy dog.
The innocence in his adorable little face, his carefree laughter and his bright smile, brought such love in Robin's heart for that little boy that he feared it might actually burst out of his chest, even if he was not conceived by the love of his life and him, or he was not there for the very first moment he came into the world, this little boy, Henry Daniel Locksley -Mills was his son, because he chose him to be, because his wife and him decided from the first moment they laid eyes on him that he was their son, and will be loved by both of them forever.
His train of thought was abruptly interrupted when he heard a crash and the high pitch sound of his son's cries, Robin instantly got up and went to his son's aid, when he crossed the corner of the couch he found his boy faced down on the floor with fat tears running down his face. Robin assumed that he tripped on his little feet and it stunned him, he quickly picked him up and started rocking him soothingly from side to side whispering sweet reassuring words to him, when eventually the crying started to fade he heard a faint, "daddy I hurt", that caused Robin a heart pain instantly.
"It's ok my boy, daddy will make it better, I promise that I'll never let you hurt again, I love you so much my boy" and with that Robin started humming the tone of Can you feel the love by the Lion King. And felt rather than saw his boy completely calming down and falling asleep from all the excitement of the play day. Robin went and sat on the couch with his boy on his chest and kept humming whilst rubbing one of his big strong hand in a circle on his back and his other holding him in place until both him and Henry lost the fight with sleep. Little did Robin know that Regina was at the threshold leaning on the wall with her arms crossed, tears of pure love running down her cheeks.
"Henry did you finish all your homework", Regina asks bringing Robin out of his thoughts. Henry knows perfectly well that there's no TV or fun time until all home works are completed. "Yeah, though my English one was kinda hard. And I also have to draw a family tree, but there are a lot of gaps about my family that I don't know. Mom you never even talk about your parents and dad either." When Henry said that, fear creeped into her, the thought of Henry actually asking questions about their family history is dangerous, he is very smart and observant, and if he starts questioning about the town she is certain that it will cause serious problems for her.
"Um, I've told you Henry that my parents died when I was very young and your dad doesn't have parents that he knows of, we're your family, we four are a family, put that on the tree." She says in a voice that sounded a lot more confident than she actually felt. "Yeah, I know but what about our ancestors and stuff?" He asked now intrigued. "Henry I don't want to talk about this anymore. Since you finished your home work you have two hour of free time before dinner, you can go to the play room, Roland has to take another dose of Tylenol, I'll be right back", and with that Regina made in abrupt departure to the hall way bathroom. Leaving behind a very confused Robin, a very intrigued Henry, and an oblivious four year old boy.
"Dad why does mom always acts weird when I ask her about our family history?" Henry was actually really intrigued by this; he wants to know about his family other than just the four of them. He knows that he is adopted, the memory of his parents explaining to a six years old boy that they weren't his biological parents, will always be in the back of his mind.
The family of three ( almost four) were sitting on the couch watching Saturday morning cartoons when out of nowhere Regina lets out a loud gasp instantly Robin turned to her and saw her face sculptured in amazement with her hand on her four month pregnant belly, "what's the matter my love, is the baby ok?" Robin asked his wife with a very worried tone. "Yes, the baby it's fine it's just surprises me every time he kicks", Regina says with her voice full of adoration. Henry just stared wide eyed and asked with his high pitched six year old voice "did I do that too when I was in your belly mama?"
The question created a sense of sadness and panic to rise in her, she always knew that this day would come, Robin and her thought that they were prepared for the day they had to explain to their eldest son that he didn't grow in her womb but in another. But when her eyes meet her lovers she knew that he too was panicked, no matter how many books they've read and the late night conversations about this subject, they still had that heart pounding fear that their little boy will not accept them as his parents and will want to go running off to find his real mother and hate Regina forever. No matter how much Robin reassures her that their son loves them and that he'll understand, that fear is still there.
Regina snapped out of her thoughts when she felt Robin's warm hand holding hers and lacing their fingers together. It was time. Taking a deep breath Regina said in a calm voice, "my little prince, daddy and I need to talk to you about something very important ". Henry nods and makes his way to his father's lap, Robins hold on to his little boy tightening with every word that he says. " My boy, once upon a time your mama and I wanted a baby, so we can love him and take care of him forever, so mama and I went to this place where they help people like us to have a baby, and when we went there and saw you we completely feel in love with you. So we decided to keep you as ours. Do you understand what I'm saying?" Henry thought really hard (as hard as a six year old can), " So I didn't grow in mamas tummy?", the question made tears run down Regina's eyes. "No baby you didn't but that doesn't mean that I'm not your mother or that your dad isn't your dad. We are your parents, because we chose to be, because the moment we saw your little face you stole our hearts. No matter what happens you are our son."
Regina tells her little prince with tears running down her eyes and with a fierce voice. Robin also had unshed tears at her words when he asked his boy if he understood what they were trying to say. "Yeah I think so, I didn't grow in mama's tummy but you still chose me to be your son." Henry says in an understanding voice. " yes that's right my boy , and like mama said it doesn't matter that you weren't in her tummy because we love you so much and we'll love your little brother just as much". Henry turns and hugs his dad and his mama with all the love a six year old can master.
"I don't know my boy. But you know it has always been like this, it's hard losing your parents at a young age." Robin tells his son, though he is still confused by Regina's repeated refusal to talk about her family. Robin turns to his son when he feels his not so small arms wrapping around his waist and his head on his shoulder, Robin instantly puts his arms around his eldest. "I'm so happy you're my dad, I never want to lose you, like mama and you lost your parents", the ten years old says almost in tears. "Hey that'll never happen, you and your brother are the most important people in your mama and my life, you'll never lose us, we love you so much.' Those words from his father reassured Henry that his family will always be together, he feels his dad kiss him on the head and then his mom's voice telling him that it's time to wash up and that tonight they'll eat pizza.
Henry is used to this routing of waking up, school, going home, having the afternoon snack, then homework, after that he and his brother have an hour of play in the playroom which usually ends with his parents joining them, then it's a home cooked meal or take out when the day was particularly long or his mother is too tired to cook (his mother won't even let his dad try to cook anymore, the last time ended with everyone having to evacuate the mansion). The last part of the day its bedtime story after a forced shower and brushed teeth. While Henry was crawling up to his bed, his door opened and his dad walked in.
"My boy, did you finish all the bedtime routine?" At his question Henry rolled his eyes exactly the same way Regina and sometimes Roland does when they get annoyed, an action to which made Robin chuckle at the similarities they all share. "Yes Dad, I'm not a child I know how to get ready for bed" the exasperated voice of his son said. Robin raised an eyebrow at him and coyly said "oh! So you're a big boy now? I guess since you're such a grownup you don't need to be told a bedtime story or have good night kisses anymore then." Robin made a show of turning around ready to leave when Henry's voice stopped him, "wait, I'm a big boy yes, but if you need to give me a good night kiss so you can sleep better I wouldn't stop you but no more bedtime stories." Robin just shook his head and gave his eldest a dimpled grin that matched his youngest to the 'T' and said "oh so generous of you." Then walked to him and kissed his forehead then helped him get comfortable after he was done and his eldest was already feeling dreamland calling, he turned the lights of and in a whisper said "good night my boy, I love you". And closed the door behind him.
After he closed the door Robin made his way to he's and Regina's bedroom, as he opens the door he hears soft whispers which caused him to grow a gentle smile on his handsome face, he knew this would happen. After he walks fully into the lowly lit bedroom, he found his wife and youngest son cuddled up together reading a DR. Seuss story, the sight made his smile brighten. He felt the luckiest man alive, He couldn't help it , he had two amazing boys that he would move heaven and earth for and a stunning wife that owned his very soul, he was completely filled with love and happiness.
"Our little man decided that our bed was going to be where he slept every time he was a little uneasy." The melodic voice of his wife said, successfully pulling him out of his daze. With a little chuckle Robin moved to the bed and got comfortable on his side (the right side facing the door) and took both child and mother in his arms. "It's perfectly ok with me my love. But he still has to go to daycare tomorrow, so time for bed little man" after a grunt and a pout Roland obeyed and shifted so he could be comfortable on his mothers chest and felt two kisses on his forehead delivered by his parents.
"Good night my love, I'm completely wiped out." Regina whispered to Robin, the latter in turn pulled her closer, kissed her forehead, nose and finally a chaste kiss on her lips. His own night ritual, Whispers a loving, "good night my love" and with that they all fall asleep.