So this is my first OutlawQueen fanfic and I am so excited for the future of this couple. I wanted to take a break from my StableQueen fanfics to write this one. It might turn out good or it could be a disaster but this is what went through my mind after I saw all the interactions in the last episode of OUAT ( WITCH HUNT)
Everything is not mine obviously, except for the mistakes. So sorry in advanced.
Robin stood there, what else could he do really; his feet were literally stuck to the floor by Regina's magic. He though he was getting through to her, even though they only meet a day or two ago his time with her made him reveal things he has kept inside of him for so long and it felt like she was doing the same. She as so captivatingly beautiful and complex until she chose to give up, true she did have a broken soul he could tell but he couldn't help feeling bad for her, maybe it was because she saved his son or her wall that she tried to keep up even though it was ready to fall, but he felt the need to protect her, to try to help her.
But how could he? He tried his best but the look in her eyes when she revealed her true plan to him was when he realized that there was nothing he would be able to stop her. When she finished her words and smiled at the final thought of having true love again, her son, made him just want to comfort her and tell her everything will get better but he knew better and it was never going to happen anyway. True her beauty was like no other, not even his wife had anything on her, and that is what he saw the first time he laid his eyes on her but now he was growing fond of her broken soul because there was a time where he felt the same way. The way she does everything, from her walk to the way she talks to the way she hides her true feelings and stories is what was pulling him towards her.
It felt like hours, but again it was only about 20 minutes when he saw the shield begin to dissipate. The green force field crumbled to the ground which was one sigh of relief. He wondered where she was, and if she was about to do it. Being trapped in one's own sleeping curse is never any good but seeing that she has nothing else to live for Robin understands.
Then all of a sudden he felt his feet again. Maybe the spell wore off or something. But then he realized the real reason, Regina. With his bow in hand he raced down every corridor he could find to lead him into the main courtyard since that was the last place she said she would be. It felt like eternity going in wrong directions, hitting dead ends, true he was one of the best hunters around but that is in the woods, he was in Regina's element not his. Just as he began to tire he opened one final door and saw her. She was on the cold ground with her hair pin still in her hand. He sprinted to her then and when he got to her he could see the faint prick on her finger on her other hand. So she did go through with it after all. Well how were they supposed to get rid of the Wicked Witch now? And come to think of it Robin didn't see her anywhere around the castle when he was looking for a way out. Maybe she knew we were coming and left. and that's when he heard it. A very load cackle and when he looked up he saw her, the wicked with green skin and flying on her broom stick out of Regina's window. He watches as she flew farther and farther way. So she did know that we were coming. But why leave? He really didn't dwell on it after he could no longer see her in the distance. His real focus was on the beautiful but unconscious brunet lying in the ground next to him. Just for his sake he checked her pulse to make sure she was still alive. When he felt her pulse on her neck he let out a breath he was holding the entire time. Thank god she is still alive he thought. Some of her hair had come undone probably when she collapsed, so he brought his hand to her delicate face and brought it behind her ear. His head tilted slightly as he gazed at her features, gone was the wall he saw, all the ager sorrow and sadness, now in her face was an angelic like quality to her, like she was suddenly at peace.
"God Regina why did you do this?" He whispered to know one but himself. He knew why she did it but he still could not believe it. He could not leave her there lying on the ground she deserved so much more in her life but since she indeed went through with the curse she still deserved to sleep in her bedchamber. He took his gloves off to get a better grip and rolled up his sleeves, he would never here the end of it if she was awaked and he got her dress dirty. So after that he carried her bridal style while placing her head softly on his shoulder so her neck was supported.
As he walked back into the castle he was greeted by none other than Snow White and Prince Charming.
"What happened? "Charming so eloquently shouted as they approached him. When they stopped short just before his personal space that's when Snow spoke up.
""O God is she?" she couldn't say the word. Her face drained of all its color as she took in the form of her former stepmother.
"No she isn't, she used her own form of the sleeping curse she used on you some time ago. She is merely sleeping until she is awoken." He said softly as he glanced back at her face on his shoulder.
Now Snow knew that look, but why would this bandit have feelings for Regina, how much had he got her to reveal on their journey. She could not dwell on it however; they had to secure the castle.
"We have to secure the castle, is the Wicked Witch still here?" He interrupted.
"No she left the castle on her broom stick a while ago I don't know if there is any of her men or moneys around the castle, I wasn't looking for them." He said in a factual tone.
"Alright, Snow take Robin Hood to Regina's bedchamber then Robin can come search the rest of the castle…" Charming began to ramble off his plan but was cut off by Robin.
" No I'm staying with Regina, it was my fault she did this and I am the one who is going to protect her. And I don't know this castle; I got lost five times trying to find her before. Snow will be an asset in securing the castle."
"He's right; I'll take him to Regina's chamber then go find you. We need someone to protect her body anyway just in case someone comes for her." Snow finally said. Charming only nodded and left the three of them.
Snow guided them to Regina's chambers down the hall. There was a very awkward silence until they got there. He gently laid the beautiful woman in his arms down on the elegant sheets. That pesky piece of hair that had fallen out of her elegant hairdo had come out again so he gently placed it behind her ear again but this time it was a bit different. His hand was free of his glove so he was able to feel her soft and delicate skin. His hand lingered for a brief moment touching her cheek before it retracted.
His face was then turned to Snow White. Her face had a slight smile on it and her eyes softened from before and during their walk to Regina's chamber.
"What?" He said sarcastically breaking the silence between them.
She shook her head out of her gaze he had fixed on Robin and her step mother. "Keep her safe." Was all she said to him before she turned and took her leave, unknown to him with a smile on her face yet again.
They were alone yet again. He couldn't help himself, he felt himself being gravitated to her so he sat down on the bed near her and just stared at her beautiful face and remembered each and every conversation they shared in the past day. Was he falling for this woman he just met or was it something else. After his wife died it took him a long time to love again that much was true when he told Regina that but a love for a child is different than the love for a significant other and now Regina had neither.
"I'm so sorry Regina. I'm sorry I was not able to convince you not to do this. It's a heavy burden to go on after you have lost a love and I could see losing your son was your final straw. Which means you probably lost others you loved as well and for that I am truly sorry. When I lost my wife I at least had Roland. I just wish you had someone to love you left, someone to tell you everything will get better and to make you happy. I know you will never be happy without him but you can still find some happiness in your life. But I promise in your eternal slumber that I will find a way to bring you back, and if that means finding your son and bringing him back you then so be it. Everyone calls you the Evil Queen and from your past deeds I would have to agree but I have seen your true nature in this trip your Majesty, you're a broken soul that was never able to heal. No one ever gave you a chance or offered to help to bring you back to the light." He stopped for a moment to wipe away a stray tear that had fallen from his face.
"Your features can make you desirable to many of men but underneath it is what makes your soul beautiful Regina. The way you love you son enough to let him go was a sacrifice not many people are willing to make, even I don't think I could have done such a thing. You are the strongest of us all and I don't know what we are going to do without you." He finished his speech to her. He knew she couldn't hear him, or could she, probably not but he had to say it any way. She deserved to have someone know her struggles and understand them.
Then he felt the pull again, something he could not explain but it was there just a few moments ago when he was drawn to her bead side. But the difference this time was that his eyes were drawn to her gorgeous face and her deep read lips. He had not kissed a woman since his wife but now he found himself leaning down to her lips. Just as he was hovering over them he stopped.
"Forgive me my Queen." He finally said before he closed the distance. He was doing it for both of them. For her to maybe to feel that there is always a second chance when she wakes and for himself because despite his reluctance he did have feelings for this dark hired beauty. He wasn't there to wake her up but to feel her lips against his.
And then he pulled away. His face was still relatively close to hers but then something happened that shocked Robin. Regina took a deep breath in and her body moved slightly off the bed and then fell back against it. His eyes were transfixed on her face not even blinking. He was in shock, what had just happened he had only though that her son could break this course. He brought his body back to sitting position on her bead and watched her eyes slowly opened.
"Regina?" he said more a question then a name slowly so not to scare her.
"What? Robin what's going on? How did you?" She was rambling as she collected her thoughts. Why was she awake, she didn't see henry anywhere? No one could break her spell especially someone like Robin Hood.
He could see her mid working, she was beautiful like this and before he could help himself he placed a gentle hand on her face to bring her back to the present. And that's when she was it; it was clear as day, the tattoo, the lion tattoo. The wearer of that tattoo was supposed to be her second soul mate.
"When did you get that?" she said as her voice finally returned to her. He was confused, why was she asking about a tattoo he got ages ago.
"Oh I got it years ago when I was in the war." He said easily. He stroked her face gently even though he knew he was treading dangerous waters with the queen. She placed a gentle hand on his arm which made him stop his movements.
"Robin what did you do, why am I awake? It looks like I just cast the curse." She asked him still having her hand on his arm to keep contact with him.
"It is true Regina; you cast the curse not a few hours ago."
"Then why am I awake?" She asked again.
"I have no idea I…" He was hesitant to say. How could he tell her he kissed her and then she just awoke, unless?
"You what?" she pressed him as he sat up on her bed so there were eye to eye. She did have respect for this man since there journey together. He was the only one who remotely understood her and gave her the time of day to listen to her story without judgment.
" I... I kissed you." He whisperer and then brought his head down away from her stare. He did not want to see the wrath of the Queen or even see her rip his own heart out if that was what she planned to do.
She moved her head and her eyes narrowed at his confession but seeing the tattoo on his arm again, she knew that the pixie dust she and Tinkerbelle used years ago was actually right. It had to be because she would still be under the curse if it wasn't. That she understood now but what she didn't understand was his downcast face. So she took his face in her own hands so she could see him, the real Robin Hood.
"Why would you turn your face from me?" She asked
"Regina is true that there is only one way to break this curse?"
"Yes a kiss of true love." She said as she released it just as Robin did. Their eyes went wide and were silent for a few moments.
"How can this be possible?" He wanted to know but Regina didn't want to retell the story of her running form him all those years ago at this moment. So she opted for a simpler answer.
"True love comes in many forms and can be shared with multiple people. You loved your wife and that love brought you Roland. And as you said before there is always a second chance at love. I think that's what is happening to us now." She said softly. After she awoke she felt these rushes of love flood her system, something that had not happened to her in a long time. It was making her gravitate to this man who was supposed to be her true love but she didn't care. She had been running form him for far too long and she wanted to hold onto this feeling for as long as possible.
He smiled at her statement because it's what he wanted her to realize the entire journey they took together. True he never thought it would be with him of all people but he did want to protect and care for her and that should have been a clue. "I never thought I would wake you Regina, I'm sorry." He said skeptically since he could not gage her true feeling.
"Robin, its fine. I was awoken by my true love, it might be new and still fragile but we share it with another by means of fait or something else but we do regardless." She said softly to ease his mind.
"What do we do now?" He asked. She actually giggled slightly by all his questions. It actually felt good to laugh again. God she was acting like a young school girl but I guess this is what it feels like to be shot with true love directly into your system so suddenly.
"I don't know. We take it one day at a time I guess. You said I was only asleep for a few hours, who else knows I was asleep?" she asked him this time.
He shook his head. "I don't know? I ran into Snow and Charming when I was trying to find your bedchamber but that's the only people that saw you asleep." He answered her.
"Great so now the whole kingdom knows. And when they see me there will be a swarm of questions. I hope you're ready for that." She said sarcastically.
"Well I think I can handle it. I'm going to have to go through a lot more if I am truly you true love right." She said with a cheeky smile.
"Yes you will I can pretty much guarantee it dear." She smiled back at him.
Then they caught themselves in a quite pause not knowing what else to say or do.
"I guess we should get up so you can secure your castle." He said flatly. He didn't want to move from there little bubbly they inadvertently made with each other but he knew better.
"Robin." She said taking his hand yet again bringing him back down to her.
She said nothing more and once he was back in his previous position she bought her lips to his. It was a slow and loving kiss, the one you could get butterflies from. Her lips were so soft he decided, he would never kiss another pair of lips after hers. They both felt something run through their veins and when they broke the kiss their foreheads connected. Regina spoke first after she caught her breath.
"Thank you Robin, for the kiss and for what you said. I head everything."
He looked into her eyes then. "And now I have found my second chance because of you." She finished with a smile on her face.
"I meant everything Regina. No matter what happens from here on out I thought you should know that." He said once he found his voice.
And then she again brought their lips together again.
The End
So what do you think? Let me know, I love hearing from you guys. And I can't wait for this ship to take off for real.