Author's Note: So this is just a new OQ AU idea I developed, it is finished already, but I will only keep posting it if you want me to!
New York City.
Police Department. Special Investigations Unit.
That evening at the special investigations unit a meeting was being held in which the principal members were discussing who would be sent to get Regina Mill's head.
It was an operations room, it had surveillance screens, panels for placement tests, and a large oval glass table with eight chairs exactly in the middle. All occupied, excepting one, Robin's , who was standing looking at the evidence lying hung on one of the panels.
-Are you sure that the person we're looking for is in this town? Wondered somewhat incredulous looking at the papers that seemed to endorse this statement.
-Yes, there, that's where that woman is! Said one of the people at the meeting, whose appearance was to be the prosecutor in the case.
-Now we just have to find someone to move over there! Said another watching others.
After a few moments of silence, Robin spoke again, saying:
I think that the most feasible and logical thing is for me to do it. Besides I have nothing to hold me here, so I would not affect the operation takes longer than expected.
At these words, one of the women of the unit, Marian, looked down, not before saying:
-I think we all agree on that, with a bit of sarcasm in her voice.
The prosecutor, aware of the tension that was about to explode, ended the meeting by saying:
-Then is unanimous, Robin , also head of the operation, will be our special envoy! We need to you to be there as soon as possible! He said giving him a look.
-First thing tomorrow, I would only need a copy of the record and the notice! He answered immediately.
-Cassidy, as I heard, made copy of everything already, the prosecutor said to a man that was there.
Everyone stood up from the table and went to do their job. Before leaving, the prosecutor told Robin :
-Don't leave without stopping by my office, there are some details that I prefer to let you know privately.
Robin nodded and resumed the way to his office.
(Suburbs) New York.
Regina's Mansion.
Office.
Regina was desperately seeking for some very important papers.
Where are they? Where are they? Damn! It was said to herself, looking again and again in the drawers of luxurious wooden desk.
-I don't know why I have a feeling I'm going to need them! She said, taking the phone and dialing a number.
After waiting a few seconds, said:
-Sidney? Come here, now!
And then ended the call.
New York City. New York
Police Department. Prosecutor's office.
Robin came and knocked lightly on the door twice before opening it.
-Prosecutor, I think you wanted to see me, said waiting by the door.
-Yes, I did, come in! The man answered inviting him to take a seat.
-Green handed me a copy of everything for you. Here it is, said giving him a bulky envelope.
-Thanks, he said briefly opening it and looking at the content.
When finished, he tried to stand out of the office, but the prosecutor stopped him.
- I have to warn you ...
-Warn me? He repeated somewhat lost.
-Remember you don't know who you're looking for, but from what we know, it seems dangerous.
-Yes sir, don't worry! He said standing up to leave.
-As soon as we have the picture, we'll send it to you. And good look my boy, said Prosecutor Gold.
-Thank you sir, goodbye, he said leaving the office.
Regina's Mansion. Suburbs, New York.
Dining room. Night
While they were eating, the two girls were talking about how strange their mother had been that day.
-She didn't even want to have dinner with us! Do you think that something happens? Said Mary Margaret taking a sip of her drink.
-Nah! You know that when Sidney comes and they start talking business it takes them forever, said Belle.
The other one just smiled nodding at the comment, as she watched Regina walk away from them a little more towards the exit leading to the stables.
Regina and his lawyer walked among the ranch's employees who curtsied with their hats while passing.
-Are you completely sure about what you told me this afternoon Sidney? She asked with a bit of nervousness in her voice, but hiding it with a small smile while walking among the peons.
Of course, Miss Mills! That is dead and buried along with your husband, who was the only one who knew the truth besides us, and of course as you know, I would never betray you! He said in the same tone.
She raised an eyebrow at him significantly, and walked a little further.
New York City. Night. Robin's Apartment.
Robin looked around his room looking for something that could having been left out of the relatively small suitcase that was to accompany him on his journey.
-I think this is it, he told himself, put the alarm and fell on the bed.
-Tomorrow begins a new adventure. Let's see where it leads to, said turning off the lights and preparing to sleep.
Regina's Mansion. Night
Regina's Room.
Regina was tossing and turning in bed, asleep, but uncomfortable.
While walking in the dark of night, Regina felt that someone was chasing her, but when no one was looking back.
-Come out! whoever you are. I'm not afraid! I'm Regina Mills, people fear me!
-Yes I know who you are and that's why I came to kill you! Answered a tall, burly man, grabbing her arm.
She struggled with but could not see his face, darkness protected him.
When she awoke was sweaty and very nervous in her bed.
-What is happening to me, what's happening to me? She wondered holding her face in her hands.
Somewhere in New York. Road.
Robin was on the road as he checked the GPS was correct. Letting the wind caress his face while drinking some water from a bottle.
-We're almost there, almost there, said with a smile.
New York Suburbs. Regina's Mansion. Day
Stables
Regina walked to her daughters, waving her hand.
-Sorry I wasn't with you for breakfast today! She said handing kissing them on their cheeks.
-Since you seemed to be asleep, we decided to leave you be! Answered Belle.
-The truth is I couldn't sleep very well! She said more to her than anything else.
-What happened? Are you ill? Asked Mary Margaret with concern.
-No, it was just a bad dream, she replied, looking away.
A little later that day...
Robin walked around the streets of the town, looking for a place to stay to finish his mission. He found a modest hotel, nothing luxurious, but very clean and welcoming.
-I think I'll be around for a while, he said giving Mrs. Lucas enough money to pay for the room and not be disturbed for a good time.
-Oh Yeah? And what made you come here? The woman asked curious as she counted the money.
-Work, he simply answer and left her sight, looking for something to eat, and decided to follow the smell that reached his nose from somewhere not too far away.
After walking a few seconds he found the place's restaurant, which apparently also served as catering for the people. Well besides eating, there were people having a few drinks. Sidney was one of them, who hadn't taken his eyes off him since he came to the place, but Robin ignored him, he thought it was normal and that may not receive many outlanders in that town.
Soon, he was approached by a waitress, a girl of striking figure, with fewer clothes than they should have.
-Hi Handsome! What I can do for you?
-Something to eat? He asked trying not to be distracted by her sensuality.
-Anything you want, you just say! She answered smiling mischievously.
-I'd like a sandwich with orange juice please, he said smiling.
-Ummm, That's it? She replied.
-For now, yes, he answered entering her game.
As she took the order, he sat down at a table...
-You're not from around here, I had never seen you, she said looking at him.
-No, I'm not, merely replied.
-And what you came to do?
-Not much, I'm just passing through, said concise in his answers.
When she finally noticed that trying to get information was useless, she went to the kitchen to get his order, but on the way was stopped by Sidney.
-I saw you talking to the outlander, did he say something?
-No, Nothing. It's like he does not want you to know who he is, she said leaving and going to the kitchen.
Sidney looked puzzled as he pulled out his phone to make a call.
-Ms Mills? Yes, it's me. Do you think we can meet at the inn? Yes, as soon as possible!
Without saying more, he ended it and sat back down.
When Ruby came with his order, his phone buzzed with a message, reading it, he decided it was best to leave the place.
-I think I won't be able to stay right now, can you prepare it for take-out please?
-Of course! She replied somewhat bewildered.
Robin looked around nervously.
She was back within seconds with his order. Robin gave her the money and stood up fast from the table. She watched him go, with a strange look.
As he left the restaurant took out his phone to call back about the message he had received. At the third ring, answered the prosecutor.
Yes, Gold, I'm only taking a few hours to settle down, Robin replied laconically.
-The thing is, I can't begin if I don't know who I'm looking for! He said raising his voice.
-Yes, I know that, that's why you must meet with the contact.
At that moment, Regina was entering the hotel to meet with Sidney at the restaurant, she was distracted looking at her phone, so she did not notice his presence and collided with Robin making her phone fall from her hands.
-Why is it you don't look where you're going!?, She started yelling until she met his gaze which left her speechless. Robin was stunned by her beauty for a few seconds until he could articulate:
-I'm so sorry! Giving her the phone and helping her get up from the floor.
She just smiled and walked away, but not before looking back once again.
When he could fully recover from what happened decided to go to his room to fill his mind with the evidence he had received.
A while later he got another call from the prosecutor to tell who already had a photo of the accused.
-Send it to me! So I can start as soon as possible.
-it must already be in your inbox!
Robin checked his email right away, and there it was, when he opened it he could not believe his eyes.
-Gold, Are you certain that this is the woman I'm looking for?
-Yes, Regina Mills, the owner of the village.
-It can't be! Said more to himself than to the prosecutor.
-What happened? He asked puzzled.
-It's just that could swear, I just saw her.
-What! Are you serious! Maybe it's better this way, I think it is best that you meet with Will right now, and find out everything you can about this woman before proceeding to introduce yourself.
-Yes. I also believe that it is best, he told him, definitely wanting to know more about her, who left him so impressed.
If you have the time please tell me what you think of it, and if I should continue it! It would mean a lot to me!
Love, Patricia