So, after being insanely mad and frustrated with that ending, I finally saw the potential of it too. I still think Outlaw Queen is going to be fine, I think Marian being back will be another test. I thought about it, and I see potential of a story. And that story, is exactly what I've decided to go and write about. So this is my take on all that. First Once Upon A Time story, about the third story I've ever written on fanfiction. So bear with me. Do let me know what you think. You like? Don't like? What could be better? What would you like to see?

Rating: T (this might change into M but who knows, it depends on my inspiration)
Disclaimer: don't own anything but my own fingers typing this story. And my head. And my computer then.
Note: I don't have a beta, keep that in mind.


Synopsis: Marian is back. His wife is back. And he should be happy. But is he? A story surrounding Regina and Robin's struggle with their feelings. Mostly Regina's feelings and Robin's struggle. Sets off after 3x22.


He should be happy: Chapter I

She's walking with them. Her two guys. Her hand is clasped in that of little Roland, the child she's grown to cherish. His cute dimples always put a big smile on her face. She looks sideways, her eyes connecting with Robin, who's walking on the other side of Roland. She smiles, her heart not heavy but light, her feelings warm not cold, her head carefree. And she can finally admit it to herself. She's happy.

She hadn't imagined a thing like this ever happening. She remembers how frustrated she was with this 'thief' in the Enchanted Forest. She was actually annoyed. He was a thief, so she didn't trust him at all. She remembers the bickering, the fighting. Once back in Storybrooke, without their memories, she couldn't tell why Robin followed her around, how he was always around and wanted to help her in everything that she did. It may have been weird at first, but she found herself not being completely bothered by him. Because he seemed to care. He was always around. He seemed intrigued by her. And she still couldn't exactly understand why.

But right now, she has to laugh about it all, because whenever she looks at him now, all she feels is warmth. A longing. A passion. A strong, deep feeling.

She's truly fallen in love with him.

As they reach Granny's, they let go of Roland and he runs along to the door. Robin grabs her hand, stopping her for a moment and she smiles, wondering why he stopped them. He smiles back at her, and comes in for a kiss, their mouths fusing together. Their tongues stroke each other, a warmth spreading through her veins at the touch. They part and she smiles, perhaps a little dazed. He comes in for another peck, lips brushing once more. The kiss leaves her flushed, but all smiles.

He knew she was worried about announcing their relationship to the rest of Storybrooke. And this was his way of reassuring her. The thought makes her love him all the more. He did the exact same sometime before, when Henry didn't remember her yet. He kind of 'kissed her troubles away', wanting her to feel better. And now he did so yet again. She doesn't mind him doing this again and again.

Because it works.

With a smile, they continue to walk to the door, entering the diner together. As Robin and Roland sit down together, Regina decides to order some drinks.

Only to be interrupted by Emma.

And a few minutes later, it feels like her world falls apart.

"Marian?" She hears Robin say to the woman standing before her.

"Robin?" Marian exclaims in shock.

And then it hits her. Marian. Maid Marian. His wife. No. No, this can't be happening.

"I thought you were dead. I thought I'd never see you again!"

"And I you!"

Regina watches as the two reunite, Robin's face one of relief, of love.

I would've walked through hell to be with my Marian again.

"Mama?"

Roland walks to his mother, the two reuniting as well and Regina feels her heart crushing. Breaking off piece by piece. She doesn't understand, how did this-

Emma.

"You," she says, her eyes filling with tears "you did this?"

It's happening. Again. Her heart is breaking, again. She believed it would be different this time. Maybe she could love. Finally. She's worked so hard, to be good, to love and to be loved.

And it was all for nothing.

Because of her, this- family.

"You're just like your mother. Never thinking of consequences!" She blurts out. This goddamn family, always out to ruin her life.

It makes her mad. Frustrated. She finally has- had, something good. Why do people always have to crush that for her? Why can't they let her be happy.

"You better hope to hell you didn't bring anything else back."

It infuriates her. No. She needs to get away.

She sneaks a glance at them again. They're still hugging. Crying. Smiling.

Who needs a second chance if the first one's back.

She's angry. She needs to leave. She needs a break before she does something stupid. Anger drives her, and right now all she wants to do is either kill someone or disappear, so she needs to calm down. To leave. To disappear.

And so she turns, walking out the door as the tears are threatening to spill.

"Mom!" She crosses Henry. He seems to be late to the party. But she can't handle this right now. She needs air. Alone. So she continues on walking.

Henry's confused. He walks into Granny's and looks around for Emma. His eyes fall upon a family hugging. It looks really sweet, it looks like they hadn't seen each other for a while and they'd finally reunited. He's happy for them. That is, until he sees that it's Robin. Hugging that woman. But he's with his mom? So who-

Oh no.

"Kid!" Emma greets him, her face laced with worry, and it clicks.

"What- what happened?" Henry asks her, wanting an explanation.

"It's my fault. I, I brought Marian back from the past. I just wanted to save her life. But I didn't know that she's-"

"Robin's wife!" Henry finishes for her. "Mom, what did you do!"

"I didn't know." Emma says.

"That doesn't make it any less wrong! How the hell can you bring someone from the past? Changing the past has consequences, I'm sure you knew that before you took her with you?" Henry exclaims, a flare of anger rising through him.

"Yeah, I do, but I didn't-"

"No," Henry interrupts "You don't get to justify this with anything. What you did was wrong! I'd never seen my mom so happy. She just passed me by without one glance, I could see tears streaming down her face. You hurt her."

"I'm so sorry, I really didn't mean for this to happen." Emma says, looking down in shame.

"And I can understand that, but this was wrong! I just, I need to go see my mom."

"Wait-"

"No, I need some time. Because right now I'm not at all okay with what you did! And apparently no one seems to care for my mom at all, so I'm going!" Henry says, almost shouting as he closes the door.


She's exhausted. Regina releases a heavy sigh as she sits down on her couch. This damn family. Why do they always ruin her life? Why are they always the cause of her heartbreak? Okay, maybe that's her anger talking.

It's just downright exhausting.

She's done. Like Tinkerbell said, he's her 'soul mate'. Well, if she can't have her soul mate, she won't have anything. She's done loving. She's done feeling. She wants to rip her heart out again, because now all it does is remind her of the time she and Robin put it back in.

They're standing in front of her couch. They met at her house, deciding to put her heart back inside her chest together. She had made a fire, and made some snacks for them while they could sit on the ground and drink some wine. It looks cozy, like a picnic.

Her heart is in his hand. He took it that day from Zelena. He's had it with him ever since. She had trusted him with it. She notices it's lighter than before, light streaks taking care of some of the darkness. She smiles, because it's her own doing. She did this. She's grown, she's done better. And she's let go of her grudges. She used light magic. She's changing for the better.

"Are you ready?" He asks, smiling at her. He can tell she's a bit tense. "Hey," he says and she looks up, their eyes connecting "don't worry."

"I'm not afraid, it's rather- once I put this back in, my emotions come back fully."

"That's a good thing, isn't it?" Robin chuckles.

"Just you wait and see what I do to you with this back in my body." Regina teases, smiling. "But I mean, it's like, blood starting to pump again. A range of emotions surging through you. It's something I need to prepare for."

"Well I'm here to catch you." Robin says and she smiles, her right hand reaching up to cup his cheek, stroking it as she smiles lovingly.

"Okay," she says then, sighing "I'm ready."

"Here." Robin says, his hand reaching out to her, her heart safely resting on it.

"Together." Regina says, her hand falling softly upon her own heart, her other hand resting below his.

He nods, smiling.

She cups his hands, her heart, and as he takes a step forward to reach her, she slowly pulls his hand to her chest. He can feel her heart starting to beat faster, and just when her heart rests against her chest he stops her.

"Wait." He says, seeing her face turn into confusion.

He leans in, planting his lips sweetly against her. She responds in kind, lips lazily brushing over his. Her body relaxes, her worry evaporating. He feels her heart calming down, the rapid beating starting to slow down.

Eventually, when he can feel she's calmed down enough, he pulls back, whispering against her lips.

"Now."

She does as he says, pushing against his hand, pushing her heart inside her chest. She gasps as it happens. It's like not remembering a lifetime and suddenly getting flashbacks, remembering everything. Emotions, so many emotions. But especially- love. She feels love. For Henry. For Robin. A warmth spreads from her heart throughout her body and she closes her eyes, relishing in this.

It used to be pain. It used to be so much pain and sadness with her heart inside of her. And she was afraid that it would all come back. But now, it's anything but. It's warmth. It's love. Her hands reach up to his cheeks, cupping them as her forehead connects with his. She smiles, huffing out a laugh. It's love?

He waits her out. Waits for her to take her time. He can practically see it happening. She's lighting up. He can see it, a certain strength enveloping her. And as he feels her hands cupping his cheeks, her forehead connecting to his, he knows. She's okay.

And then she's on him, her lips firmly planted on his, her arms roaming his body and he can feel it. He can feel that little extra kick, that full feeling. He smiles into the kiss, almost chuckling at her eagerness. But he doesn't mind. He doesn't mind at all. After all, she'd show him what she'd do with her heart back inside her chest. And he's a willing participant.

It hurts. The memory hurts. Because that moment has been the most amazing moment of her life. She'd done so much, done so much good. And she felt she deserved it, deserved love. She'd told him about the tattoo, the story behind it all. How she never thought she'd have something like that again. Not after Daniel.

They had made love that night. And it was beautiful. He'd been tender, generous, passionate. A passion she'd never felt. She'd never truly made love before. Experience such raw passion, such an amazing feeling. After they had both reached their peak, they had laid together, her head resting on his chest, legs tangled together. And nothing had ever felt better than that moment. She had chuckled as Robin sighed "Wow, we should definitely do that again." She agreed right away.

She'll never have such a moment again. All that is gone. It's over. She brushes away a tear on her cheek. She's done crying. Done feeling. Because all it does is bring her pain. It's over. Nothing she can do.

She hears the front door open "Mom?!"

Henry.

"Mom, are you here!" Henry shouts. She hears his footsteps becoming louder and louder until she sees him stepping into the living room.

"Mom," he sighs, walking over to her and sitting down next to her "are you okay?"

"Fine." Regina replies on a whisper, trying to regain herself, trying to be strong. But she's just too tired to put on a poker face.

"No you're not." He says. "I'm so sorry."

"Yeah well, what can I do."

"You can't give up!" Henry says, reaching out to hold her hand and she looks up to him.

She looks broken, hurt. How did he see her so happy yesterday and today it's all fallen apart. She doesn't deserve this.

"What can I do? He has his wife back. I can't compete with that." She sighs.

"Yes, he does, but he won't forget about his time with you! He's lost his wife a long time ago. He made peace with that. And I know he has feelings for you now. He can't just dismiss them, you know." He assures her, trying to plant at least a bit of faith in her.

"I know but, you know, it's his wife. He was with her for such a long time. It's great to have that back again."

"Even if he does have her back, it won't be the same. Not after the time he's spent with you. I just don't want you to lose faith. You have to believe."

She flashes him the best smile she can give him right now. She raised a wonderful boy. Her arms invite him and he comes willingly, her chin resting on his shoulder as they hug. He's a sweet boy. But he's wrong. Robin will be happy again.

And Regina- the Evil Queen, the villain, she won't.


To be continued..


Note: Reviews inspire and give me the motivation to go on. Do let me know if you like it! The story will be from both Regina/Robin's pov. I hope that won't be too difficult to read. If it does bother, let me know. Hope you liked it! And if you're curious for more, I did a good job!

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