Henry Senior walked up to his daughter. "Regina! WHAT did you think you were doing? You could have been killed today." His voice held anger but was filled with concern.
"But Daddy-" Regina said softly. "I didnt MEAN to disobey-" Henry cut her off.
"Im Telling you this because i love you. I dont want to lose you."
"I know" Regina said guiltily.
"If something happened to you, i dont know what i'd do. " He looked at the sky. "One day I wont be here, and i need YOU to carry on in my place. You are part of the-"
"Great circle of life. I know-" Regina rolled her eyes.
"Exactly. and you need to be careful. In 3 weeks you'll be crowned queen-"
"What if I dont WANT to be Queen? I loved Daniel Daddy" Her voice was sad, and her eyes welled with tears.
"Oh Regina" Henry hugged his daughter. "As you go through life you'll see There is so much that we Don't understand" He wiped her tears, as they sat on a bench. "And the only thing we know
Is things don't always go The way we planned. But you'll see every day That we'll never turn away. When it seems all your dreams come undone. " He smiled at her, his eyes proud. "We will stand by your side Filled with hope and filled with pride We are more than we are We are one."
Regina stood, walking by the lake, looking at her reflection. "Daddy, If there's so much I must be
Can I still just be me The way I am? Can I trust in my own heart Or am I just one part Of Mother's big plan?"
Henry stood, putting a hand on his daughter's shoulder. "Regina, Even those who are gone Are with us as we go on Your journey has only begun" A warm soft wind seemed to envelope Regina in a hug, and she smelled the faint scent of horse and hay.
" Tears of pain, tears of joy One thing nothing can destroy Is our pride, deep inside We are one. " Henry's voice grew stronger , deeper, full of pride and strength. " We are one, you and I We are like the earth and sky One family under the sun." Henry looked his daughter straight in the eyes now. " All the wisdom to lead All the courage that you need You will find when you see We are one."
Henry looked at her as he ascended the castle steps. "As long as you're alive, my daughter, it's who you are" He kissed her forehead. "You'll understand someday." Henry walked into the castle, leaving Regina to look up at the new stars, wondering if Daniel was watching over her.
