Authors' note: Hey everyone! I know by now you guys have probably forgotten about me!
You also are probably thinking…. Why can't this girl stick to one thing!? Lol!
And I'm sorry about that. Once I get hooked on something my mind just kinda runs with it. My muses have a mind of their own that's for sure.
But my latest muse is from Once Upon a Time… Regina Mills.
She is a wonderful character that by far has the most development out of everyone on the show. Also the actress who plays her is absolutely stunning… in every way. See what I did there? That was a hint to my OTP that will be featured in this particular fanfic.
*whispers: Pssssttt. It's Outlaw Queen*
But anyways… This is my first time writing for Once Upon a Time, and I'll warn you.. my idea is a little out there. I tried to ignore it, but it just won't leave my mind… So.. yeah. But hey, I think it's original and people will enjoy this version, especially if you're an outlaw queen shipper.
Oh, And the only thing about this story that I own is the idea and the original character; all other rights belong to someone else.
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Full Summary: My story picks up from where the season 3 finale left off. Regina is feeling angry and hurt, obviously. And Robin is feeling pretty conflicted as to what he should do so that no one gets hurt. But amidst all this we also have Elsa lurking about and she is about to make her intentions in Storybrooke known. However, she and Marian were not the only ones that were brought back through a time portal. I am going to write in an original character that is based a bit on myself and a bit on my best friend. Her name will become known as you read the story. She has a very important role and a very special attachment to all the characters. But I won't give that part away… you'll have to read it to find out. Mwahaha.
So… without further delay, please enjoy. Happy reading!
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After seeing Robin embrace Marian the way he did, she could feel a pain in her heart that she had only felt twice before. Once when Daniel died in her arms; and twice when she believed her son, Henry, was lost to her forever. And now, Robin and Roland both seemed lost to her, at least in the way she wanted them. She had never admitted it out loud, but she loved them both, very much; so when the sight of the reunited family hugging grew to be too much, she turned on her heel and left the diner without another word.
"Regina! Regina, wait! Regina!"
She could hear someone calling to her, a woman's voice. But she didn't stop, she just kept walking until the voice grew closer and she felt a hand on her wrist.
"Regina!"
Regina stopped and turned and looked at the face of the woman who just destroyed her second chance at a happy ending, Emma Swan.
"What?!"
"Look… I'm sorry! Okay?! I didn't know who she was when I saved her!"
"Please…" Regina replied with a scoff. "Don't pretend like it would have mattered."
"Pardon?"
"Emma, you and I both know it wouldn't have mattered if you had known or not. You still would have saved her."
Emma was about to open her mouth to say something, probably deny what Regina had just said, but Regina continued.
"If it's not true, then look me in my eyes and tell me you would have left her in the past if you would have known."
Emma then closed her mouth and looked down. She couldn't say it. Emma was sorry for what she had done; she was remorseful that her actions had caused Regina pain, but she simply could not look her in the face and say that she would have left that woman to die… because Regina was probably right, she would have saved her regardless.
"Thought so… Look, I just really need to be alone right now," Regina said as she turned to leave. She glanced over her shoulder and added, "Don't follow me."
Emma was left standing outside the diner to ponder her thoughts. She could not apologize for saving a life, but Regina did look heartbroken, and that did make her feel really lousy. As she was standing there, her mother approached her from behind, and she hadn't noticed her presence until she lightly touched her shoulder and spoke, "Emma?"
"What?"
"What happened? Where's Regina?" Snow asked.
"I accidently brought Robin's wife back from the past. Regina was very upset, and rightfully so. She's gone… I messed up mom… Real bad."
"Oh, honey, we all make mistakes. Everything will work out. Where did she go?"
"She said she wanted to be alone and that was it. I don't really know where she would have gone."
"I think I may know. Stay here; go back inside. I'll be back a little later."
"She said not to follow her."
"Well, I've never been one to follow the rules," Snow smiled a little. "And, I think Regina needs someone right now, no matter how much she hates to admit it."
Emma looked a Snow for a second with a half-hearted smile and then bid her goodbye.
Snow started walking; she believed she knew just where Regina was going. She used to always go there back in the Enchanted forest just to think.
Snow approached Regina's mansion and made her way to the backyard, and there, Regina sat, under her apple tree. Snow could hear soft crying and this broke her heart. Regina had always been an emotional person, but she was never one to show those emotions very freely. Ever since Daniel's death Regina had put a guard up on herself and wouldn't let anyone in. But, by the looks of it, Robin had gotten in.
He would be part of an elite group, only a few have earned a place in Regina's heart. Snow, not being able to take the ache of seeing her stepmother cry any longer, walked up to her.
Regina heard her footsteps and silenced, quickly looking up and wiping her face of her tears and pretending it never happened.
"What do you want?" Regina asked, trying to be intimidating, but her voice was faltering from her crying. Snow chose to ignore the fact that her face was stained with tears as well, as it wouldn't help the situation to make Regina angrier by pointing it out.
"Regina… Emma told me what happened."
"Did she?" Regina said with that sarcastic undertone of hers.
"You know she never meant any harm. She was just trying to do the right thing."
"I know. But that's not the point Snow!"
Snow was quiet for a minute trying to think of the best way to approach this situation.
"All I'm saying is that people make mistakes, and we can't keep dwelling on the past Regina."
"Why not? The past is the only time I've ever been happy."
Snow looked down and knew she couldn't argue with that. She couldn't very well tell Regina how she felt, only she would know.
"I'm truly sorry that this had to happen to you Regina… But things will work out in the end. Sooner or later, your heart will find it's way to happiness."
Regina rolled her eyes and scoffed a little.
"So… Robin wasn't the one. That's okay. You'll find the right man when the time is right."
"You don't get it; do you Snow?"
Snow looked confused, so Regina continued.
"Robin was the one. I know because Tinkerbell used pixie dust to find my soul mate many years ago. Back when I had just become the queen. It's Robin."
"You're sure?" Snow asked. She was praying the answer to be 'no.' because if it wasn't, then this would be a very difficult situation. She knew that pixie dust never lied, so if what Regina was saying is true. Emma might have inadvertently crushed Regina's only chance at happiness.
"I never saw his face back then, but I'm sure. He has the lion tattoo, and Tinkerbell confirmed it."
"Oh, boy"
"Yeah. Life isn't always rainbow kisses and unicorn stickers Snow." Regina snapped.
Snow refused to believe that all hope was lost.
"I know that Regina, especially for you. But you're the most resilient. I know you'll get through this, just like you got through everything else."
"Well maybe I don't want to be the most resilient! Maybe I just want to be…. Happy."
Regina was all but yelling now, but she didn't care. Snow didn't understand that she had just lost a love that cannot and will not be replaced. She will be in a constant pain until she died a miserable death all alone.
"Regina… Please don't give up now. You've come so far. And I still believe that you'll find happiness."
"Of course you do," Regina rolled her eyes at that. This was typical Snow; never wanting to admit that the situation is hopeless. And no matter how angry Regina was with her, or with Emma, she did appreciate the fact that Snow cared enough to actually come and find her.
"Look, Snow, I appreciate the fact that you want to help, but I honestly just want to be alone right now. Think some things through."
Snow was reluctant but eventually agreed to leave her to her thoughts.
"Just don't-" Snow started but let the rest fade from her lips. She didn't want to accuse Regina of anything but her stepmother did have a history of seeking revenge on those she saw fit.
"Don't what? Plot a curse, or plan to harm her in some way? Don't worry. I would never do that to Robin… or Roland."
Snow smiled lightly at her, proud that Regina wouldn't do anything she would regret later.
"I'm always here if you need me Regina." Snow said before getting up and walking away back to the diner.
Regina sat alone for no longer that 20 minutes before she heard for footsteps behind her. Without turning her head around she immediately started up, "I told you I wanted to be alone Snow! Go away!"
The footsteps grew closer and Regina signed and closed her eyes before turned around to tell Snow to buzz off. But before she could even open her eyes, she heard a soft voice utter the word, "Mom?" The voice didn't belong to Snow White. It was a female voice, but it sounded much younger. Regina opened her eyes wide at this and was met with the face of a fair maiden. She was a teenager, no older than 18. She had white skin, but had a decent bronze tone to it. Her eyes were chocolate brown and her hair, dark brown. Her clothes were different than what she would expect for someone of this land. And Regina notice that the young girl's face looked as shocked as hers must have.
"I'm sorry, dear. You've got the wrong woman." Regina slowly stood before continuing, "…but, I'll help you find your mother. Where did you last see her?"
The young girl started to tear up and then wrapped her arms around Regina in a tight hug, while saying, "Mama! It's really you!"
Regina just stood there awkwardly, not really knowing how to respond. How could this child think that she was her mother? She had never even seen this girl before.
"Dear, do I look like your mother? Does she have dark hair and brown eyes? Is that what you're trying to tell me?"
The girl chuckled a little, "No, you are my mother. You're Regina Mills, right?"
Regina chuckled a little herself now, "That's impossible. I only have two-" Regina stopped to correct herself, "one, son. No daughters."
"Not yet."
"What the hell is that supposed to mean?"
The girl looked at her again, he eyes twinkling with what she could recognize as a child's love for their parent. The girl smiled and replies.
"You just haven't had me yet… I'm from the future."
Regina could feel herself stop breathing for a second.
"Wait.. what?"
The girl looked up at her and Regina could see that, whether what she was saying is true or not, this girl without a doubt believed what she was saying.
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Since Regina couldn't decipher if this girl was telling the truth or not, she decided to go see Emma. All differences and anger aside, she did have the superpower that would help Regina know if this was truly her daughter from the future.
Regina brought the girl to Granny's and approached Emma.
"Emma!"
"Regina, listen, I'm really sorry and I never meant-"
Regina cut her off.
"Yeah, yeah. I don't really want to hear it. I have bigger problems at the moment and I need your help."
"Anything."
"I need you to use your superpower on this girl."
Regina presented the girl to Emma and she immediately smiled.
"Emma!"
"Um, have we met before?"
Regina didn't let the child answer.
"I just need you to do this, okay Emma?"
"Yeah… okay."
Regina turned to the teenager, "Look at her," she said pointing at Emma.
"Okay, Is everything you said to me outside under my apple tree the truth?" Regina asked the question as specifically as she could because she wanted to be positive that the answer that she gets from Emma is accurate.
"Every word."
Emma looked at the girl's face for a few seconds. She had the answer, and sensing that it was not the answer that Regina wanted to hear, she looked up at Regina and gave a small nod. The girl was telling the truth.
"Fine then…" Regina went on. "I just have one more question then… Who sent you?"
There was a very pregnant pause before the girl looked up at her and answered, "You did."
So what do you guys think!? Yay or nay? I have what I want to do with this all in my head so I'll be typing it out as I have gaps between classes and stuff like that. This particular story should be updated rather fast, at least at the beginning because I know exactly where I want this to go right now. I hope you enjoyed and please feel free to leave me reviews and such!
OH. And a little Side note: I didn't watch the 7-minute sneak peak leak until after I wrote, like the first three chapters of this. So, any similarities are completely coincidence