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I watched 1x17 today and saw how fascinated Regina was about this weird animal by the portal of wonderland:) she can't be that evil when she still smiles like a child smiles when it gets a new toy:D
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They led a weak Regina in the hospital to the information desk. "We need help.",Emma said and Regina hung in her arms. "Well, she won't receive one from our doctors…",one nurse said and they heard a snort behind them. "She'll get help from me.",a mid twenty woman answered and they turned around.
She had brown long hair and green-blue eyes. "My name is Simpson.",the woman introduced herself and held out her hand. Emma smiled tightly and Melanie looked at Regina. "Oh… right. Well. Follow me please.",Melanie said and led them into a room. Emma laid Regina on the bed and sat down on a chair.
"So. Could you please tell me what happened until you found her?",Melanie asked and Snow told her about Archie's murder, about the fight in the evening and the way they found Regina. Melanie tapped thoughtfully against her chin. "Did she took something? Medication? Drugs? Alcohol?",she asked than and Emma nodded. "She drank whiskey and I found this next to her.",Emma explained and Melanie took the bottle.
"That are antidepressants… too much of them mixed with alcohol and they have the opposite effect.",she told them and they looked at Regina. "I want you to bring me her file from Dr. Hopper. I need to know how high her medication of this one is." David stood up and walked out of the room. "Regina? Do you know where you are?",Melanie asked and Regina studied the room before she shook her head. "No, Mylady.",she responded and Melanie sighed.
"I want you all to leave please. I have to check her and she as my patient has the right of being alone during my examination.",Melanie said and the other's reluctantly left the room. Melanie stepped to the bed and touched softly Regina's shoulder. "Did you catch my name?",she asked and Regina shook her head. "My name is Melanie and I'm your healer. May I take a look on your wounds?" "You won't tell my mother?",Regina asked, sounding like the girl who feared her mother.
"I won't betray you. You don't want me to speak with anyone. I won't. I'll respect your wishes Regina.",Melanie told her and Regina breath shook. "Okay.",Regina then whispered and Melanie softly squeezed her shoulder. "So. Where does it hurt?" "My hands… I…. mother was so disappointed of me…" Melanie looked sympathetically at her and took her wrists in her own hands.
She saw the deep lashes in Regina's hands and gasped. "You did this to yourself?",she asked and Regina nodded. Tears wetting her cheeks. Melanie looked up and sighed. "Why?" "Mother told me to…",Regina whispered. "Regina… your mother is dead…",Melanie said and Regina shook her head. "No… no… she was there… I'm not crazy, Doctor… Please believe me.",Regina pleaded and Melanie nodded. "I do. I believe you, Regina."
"Why was your mother disappointed?" "I stopped using magic. I had the chance to get it back but I refused… she is so angry…",Regina answered and Melanie sighed. "Don't tell anybody, okay?",Melanie whispered and waved over Regina's hands which where healed in a second. "You have magic?",Regina asked scared and Melanie nodded. "One reason why I wanted to be a healer. My parents shared true love and well, I'm the result of that.",she said and helped Regina to clean the hands.
After Regina's hands were cleaned, Melanie put her to bed and laid two aspirin and a glass water next to the bed. "If you are scared or need something than push the emergency button. I'll be here in no time.",Melanie told her and Regina nodded. She snuggled into the bed and closed her eyes. "Mother won't find me?" "I can't promise that but I can promise to protect you with my life.",Melanie answered and saw how Regina relaxed slightly.
She left the room and went to find Emma and Snow. "Your majesties? May I have a word with you?",she asked them when she found them. "Sure. Have a seat please.",Emma answered and Melanie sat down. "So… what is with her? Is she hurt badly?",Emma blurted out.
"Well… I assume that Regina had to much of the antidepressants and you told me that she drank earlier. It's like a short amnesia because of her magic. The antidepressants helps her to be happy and the alcohol made her numb or overemotional. But she used dark magic which takes now advantage of her. Magic has a prize and her prize are her worst memories. She told me she saw Cora, which is impossible because when I checked on her Cora didn't have any magic left. She really was dead…"
"Are you implying that she was hallucinating?",Snow asked but Melanie shook her head. "No, I believe that Cora played her death and she is threatening Regina…",Melanie said. "She can't we destroyed her only ways to Storybrooke.",Snow said. "Are you a fool or just dumb? Cora is smarter than the most people on every realm. Don't you think that if she wants to get here, that she can get here?",Melanie asked her and Snow looked at her outraged.
"I think that you are to emotional attached to the whole thing.",Snow said and Melanie growled. "Because I at least believe in the Regina I got to know before you turned her into the Evil Queen.",Melanie spat and walked away. Snow and Emma stared after Melanie and then at each other. "Who was she in your realm?",Emma asked. "I don't know… I never saw her there.",Snow answered honestly.
-Flashback-
"Just don't stay to long at the stables, my precious.",Henry Sr. told his 16 years old daughter who nodded with a bright smile on her face. She bolted through the door to the stables. When she arrived there she saw a tall brunette who was cleaning the boxes. "Who are you?",Regina asked the woman who looked up at Regina's voice.
"My name is Melanie, milady.",the woman answered smiling and put the hayfork away. "How can I help you?" "Uhm… I was planning to ride to the lake.",Regina answered and studied Melanie. "Okay, which one is yours? I'll saddle it for you.",Melanie answered and left the box. "Rocinante. He's my steed.",Regina answered and Melanie smirked. "A wonderful boy. He got used to riders by me.",she said and led her to another box.
"You taught him?",Regina wondered and Melanie nodded smirking. "Yes. He was a little nightmare as a foal and young horse. Is he a good boy now?" "He is the most wonderful horse in the whole world.",Regina answered and her eyes shined bright. Melanie smiled and placed a hand softly on Regina's shoulder. "That's good to hear. So… do you mind to wait some seconds or do you want to ride bareback?"
"I never rode bareback." "Why?",Melanie was surprised and got Rocinantes bridle. "Do you want to try?",Melanie asked her and Regina nodded. Melanie quickly put the bridle on before she led him out of his box. "Get on him.",Melanie said and Regina looked at her quizzically. "You have to try at least." Melanie shook amused her head before she demonstrated it to Regina. She slid off the horse and held the reins again.
Regina tried but fell down and earned a soft laughter of Melanie. She glared at her but she didn't stop. "I'm sorry, little one. That was just too funny to look at.",Melanie said and helped Regina up. "I'll replace the stirrup with my hands, okay? Just step on them.",Melanie said and clasped her hands together and held them next to Rocinante's stomach. Regina pushed herself up and sat on his back. "How does that feel?",Melanie asked her and patted Regina's tight smirking.
"It's strange but in a nice way. Thank you, Melanie." "No problem. I'm curious to see how you stay on him without saddle.",Melanie said and led them outside. "Let me get a horse and I'll show you how to ride him now."
One minute later Melanie returned with a snow white steed and trotted next to Regina. "So. You have to keep your legs on his body. Don't sit too far back. And don't hold on his reins if you are scared to fall. His mane can endure that and he won't be mad at you.",Melanie explained and Regina nodded.
"You still want to go to the lake, your highness?",Melanie asked her teasingly. "Yes, stable girl.",Regina answered grinning and nudged Melanie softly. "Ouch. That hurt.",Melanie said with fake hurt and placed a hand on her heart. They shared a laugh and the horses started to walk.
"How old are you?",Regina asked Melanie and watched her face curiously.
"I'm 18 years old.",Melanie answered and she sighed. "Or at least I think I am… I'm an orphan. Never knew my parents." "Oh… I'm sorry…" "It's alright. I've come around.",Melanie answered. "But I'm leaving soon again." "Why?",Regina asked and looked at her. "Your mother doesn't like me. I'd rather leave than get killed.",Melanie answered and Regina sighed. "That's sad… You are the only normal person here." "Thank you, I bet that we'll meet again, Regina. I keep an eye on you.",Melanie said softly and winked.
"You better do.",Regina answered and they shared another soft laugh. "Can we gallop?",Regina asked then and Melanie shrugged. "If you want to.",she answered and Regina sped up with Rocinante. Melanie easily followed them and they raced to the lake.
-End Flashback-
"Maybe Regina is innocent.",Emma said and Snow sighed. "I know that you want her to be because of your feelings but you saw it with your own eyes. She strangled him." "She can't! She strangled him with magic and she has none!",Emma argued and Snow shut her mouth tightly.
"And you think Cora did it?" "I think that Melanie has a good point in Cora being creative." Emma stood up and paced. "I know it's hard for you to believe in Regina but you have to believe her. I fought for you so hard when no one was by your side. Regina needs someone too. Especially after what everything happened since the curse broke.",Emma said and looked to Regina's room. "I let her down, Snow… I won't do that a second time."
"You still love her.",Snow said surprised and Emma nodded. "I never stopped. I was just so angry… and I didn't had a right to do so… she was honestly to me… she just lied about the curse because she couldn't bear the thought of me leaving her. We shared a kiss of true love and I threw it away like shit…",Emma answered and sighed. "She told me every night."
-Flashback-
After some rounds of love making the two women laid tangled on the bed and cuddled lovingly. Regina caressed Emma's cheek with a soft smile. "I love you, Emma." "I love you too, Regina.",Emma answered her and the smile grew bigger. "Promise to never leave me. I couldn't stand the thought of you not being in my arms…",Regina whispered and Emma nodded. "I promise you, Regina. I couldn't leave, even if I wanted to. My heart would kill me."
"Mine would kill me too.",Regina answered and kissed her softly. "You just mean to much to me." They closed their eyes and snuggled closer. "Good night, Gina." "Good night, Em."
-End Flashback-
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