Hello everyone! This time I'm back with an Outlaw Queen (Robin/Regina) fanfiction. This is set during season 5 right when everyone gets back from the Underworld. This fic will be canon divergent. I'm pretty much obsessed with Regina and Robin just being a normal family so this is going to be a bunch of drabbles/one-shots about cute, heartfelt, funny family moments. It starts a little sad, just to set the scene, but I promise there will be fluff as well! I hope that you all enjoy!
After narrowly escaping Hell, Regina and Robin knew that they needed to get Robin's daughter back from Hades and Zelena. Regina felt like a fool for trusting her sister with the baby…as if she could truly change. After finding out that Hades and Zelena were locked within town hall, Regina suggested that they take the underground tunnels, so they'd have the upper hand in their little sneak attack.
"Welcome to town hall," Regina said as she and Robin walked through the tunnel.
"Secret passage indeed," Robin agreed. "Thank you, Regina"
"You're welcome." She hesitated and took a deep breath. "And, I know you can't accept this right now, but I do feel horrible for what I did. I'm sorry Zelena has your daughter and I'm really trying to make up for it," she added, her eyes getting a bit misty.
"You're right." Robin began. "We do owe Zelena another chance." That was not what Regina had expected him to say.
"Oh, don't just say that to appease me."
"No, I'm not." Robin interjected immediately. "If being with you has taught me anything, it's that we all have the capability to change. And, the future's not written by our past. Regina… you are my future." Robin reached out and brushed his thumb against her cheek, which made Regina smile. Before she knew it, Robin leaned in and kissed her passionately.
After pulling away, she smirked at him. "Okay, thief," she added with a laugh. "Tell me what the plan is."
"Well, I always follow one rule-" Robin began. "Don't go into a job without a good plan to get out, but with my daughter on the line, I have broken my own rule. I-I have no plan. So if you want to turn back…"
Regina didn't even give him the chance to finish that statement before she shook her head. "I'm with you. Always." she replied immediately.
"Good. Well then, let's go save my daughter." The two journeyed further until they made it to a staircase that Regina knew would lead them upstairs to her office. They climbed it quietly, not wanting to give Hades or Zelena any notice that they were there. Once they got upstairs, Regina and Robin stood on either side of the office door and waited for the precise moment to strike. They watched as Hades used his magic to mend the Olympian Crystal.
"Whole again." Hades exclaimed. "There. At last."
"Maybe we should just take this and leave Storybrooke," Zelena suggested. "We'll live somewhere else where we don't have to fight anyone."
Hades sighed. "Zelena, they will hunt us wherever we go. The only way to be safe is to be strong." Regina scoffed.
"I really hate him." Regina could so easily see that Hades was manipulating her sister. Even though she was mad at Zelena for taking Robin's daughter, she couldn't help but feel that she was simply being used by Hades. That man didn't love her. All he wanted was power. Maybe it the Charmings rubbing off of on her, but Regina felt compelled to save her sister.
"I can see my daughter." Robin said suddenly, pulling Regina from her thoughts. "We need a distraction." Suddenly, the lights began to flicker and the notable sound of electricity echoed through the mayor's office.
"My protection spell." Zelena said. "Someone's trying to break in."
"What did I tell you? They're coming for us." Hades replied as Zelena peeked out the window.
"It's Emma Swan." Zelena groaned. "Mummy will be right back." she added, as she looked at the baby. "...as soon as I make sure you're safe."
"I'll check who else is creeping in." Hades added. "One thing I know about these people, they never work alone. Be careful."
"You too." Regina suddenly hurried over by Robin's side as she tried to stay hidden from her sister and Hades. Zelena poofed outside to where Emma was and Robin and Regina stayed quiet as they watched Hades leave the office and go to look for them presumably.
"Who needs a plan when you got blind luck on your side?" Robin remarked before heading into the office and picking his daughter out of the basket. "You're father's here and everything's gonna be alright."
"I wouldn't be so sure." came a voice from behind them. Hades had returned. After seeing who it was, Robin turned and put the baby down.
"You stay away from my daughter." He threatened.
"Believe me. She's not the one who's in danger." Hades replied before pointing the crystal at Regina.
"Hades stop. This isn't worth it." Regina said sternly. "If you kill me you will lose Zelena forever."
"Well then, maybe you're right." Hades replied, a devilish smile on his face. " Maybe you're not the one I need to kill." He turned his attention to to Robin. "I'll say it was self defense. That you came at me while I was simply trying to save her daughter for her. I'll tell her that I didn't mean to and she'll believe me… because I have her wrapped around my little finger."
"Is that so?" came Zelena's voice from the doorway.
"Zelena!" Hades replied.
"You really are still evil." Zelena replied, tears in her eyes. "I wanted to believe so badly that you had changed, but I can see now...you'll never change. All you care about it yourself."
"Zelena, that's not true." he started.
"Just save it. I can see the man you truly are and if it were just me, maybe I'd overlook it. But, I have to think about my daughter. I'm sorry," she added to Regina. "You were right." Regina gave her sister a smile and reached for her hand.
"Fine…" Hades growled. "Have it your way then. But, I will have my power and I won't have any of you get in my way. Zelena, if you don't want to join me, I'll make you pay." Hades walked closer and pressed the Olympian Crystal into Regina's face. Regina began to breathe heavily, though she was trying to remain calm. "First, I'll kill your sister….and then her true love. I'll top it off by killing your daughter. I'll make you wish that you never sided with these...heroes." he added, his words coming out and hitting Zelena's soul like venom. "So Regina, shall we begin…" He charged up the crystal and got ready to fire. Just as he sent out a bolt of electricity, Zelena screamed "No!" before Robin ever could and dove in front of her. The electricity flowed through Zelena's body and Regina watched as the life left her sister's eyes. Even Hades looked surprised. He had not expected Zelena to do that.
"No...Zelena." He said breathlessly as she fell to the ground. Robin saw his opportunity and tackled Hades to the ground. The Olympian Crystal went flying and Regina ran after it. Seeing Robin wrestle with Hades, Regina rushed over and took the Olympian Crystal in her hand.
"This is for my sister!" Regina cried, tears rushing down her face as she plunged the crystal into Hades' chest. They both watched as Hades became nothing but a mess of electricity before he faded into nothingness. After Hades had disappeared, Regina rushed back to her sister's body. She pulled Zelena's head into her lap and cried over her body.
"Regina, I-I'm so sorry." Robin replied as he knelt next to her, the baby in his arms.
"I-I can't believe she did that for me." Regina cried. "She saved me...and I-I couldn't save her. I'm so sorry sis." she cried.
"She will not die in vain." Robin told her. "We'll make sure that her sacrifice was worth it. Her daughter will know what she did for her." Regina nodded, but she couldn't look at Robin or the baby. All she could think about was how her sister was gone. They had just started getting close...and now any chance at that was over.