Hey guys! Thanks so much for the feedback along with the follows and favs! I appreciate it so much ;) Really encourages me to continue so thank you. As promised, here is the second chapter that ideally starts the story's intended plot so I hope you guys like it! Please, please, please leave a review! I would love to hear some suggestions for where you think the plot should go and will definitely take them on board :) depending on the feedback I get, I will try and get the next chapter up within the coming days! Enjoy!
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As Regina woke up she was greeted by the bright rays of sunshine through the trees indicating that it was only early morning. She was also greeted by a pounding headache probably caused by both the injury and of dehydration. They definitely needed to find a water source soon if they wanted to find a way home. Her foot was still sore, she would have healed it with magic as well as her grazed temple if she knew how her magic worked around here, 28 years is a long time and anything could have changed. She decided that now would be the best time to conjure a plan considering that the idiot was asleep which meant no question about what was to happen.
It was interesting to see that this land was still intact, she was sure that Rumpelstiltskin had said that it was destroy the whole Enchanted Forest but then again that little imp always messed with the truth. Soon enough David began to stir. He sat up and once again took in his surroundings while remembering the previous events.
"I almost forgot how comfortable it was sleeping on ground of dirt." David said sarcastically as he got up and walked towards Regina.
"Yes well if it weren't for you dear, we wouldn't be sleeping on this so called bed so I suggest you stop complaining." She said while looking into the distance thinking of how to approach the situation they were now in.
"If it wasn't for me? Are you serious Regina?! Maybe if you hadn't cursed the whole town a freaking wrath wouldn't be after you!" David argued back growing annoyed at her antics.
Regina stood up from where she was sitting on a rock to seem more intimidating but considering he was still at least a head taller than her it wasn't as effective as she had hoped. "You want to play the blame game Charming? Try blaming your wretched wife! If she was able to keep one single secret, none of this would have happened!"
"You know what, enough of this! I don't like this anymore than you do so let's get over it and learn to tolerate each other otherwise we will get nowhere." He tried, calming himself down. "Do you have a plan?"
She sighed knowing he was right; fighting was not getting them anywhere. "Well we definitely need water and food so our best bet would be to head downhill to find a running stream-"
David interrupted, "But what about the ogres, everyone knows it's best to stay up high in these areas."
"Yes, well if you would let me finish dear, there are ogres present so instead we will stick to the main trail and hope that no one is passing by and see's us. God knows what will happen if anyone recognises us." She replied as they began to walk towards what they hoped would be the main trail.
"You mean recognises you…" David said quietly which Regina heard perfectly fine but decided to dismiss it. "So why can't you just…magic us some water and food or something?"
"Well because one, I am not your servant. Two, As I have not used magic in 28 years, it tires me out easily almost like how to run a triathlon you have to be fit. And three, because magic here is different, I'm not sure if I can even control mine yet, I have to adjust." She said as she pushed a branch out of her path but released it, hitting David it the face.
He grunted, "Fair enough, so do you have any idea how to get us home yet or have we not got that far?"
"As a matter of fact dear, I do have a plan. After we find a water source and some food, you will use your skills from your 'outlaw days' with Snow and hopefully steal some steeds so we can ride to your Summer Palace where you have the magical wardrobe that you used to send Emma through to our world, correct?" She said as she stepped over a large log remembering not to put too much pressure on her sprained ankle.
"Yes but it can only carry one." He answered while stepping over the same log.
"Well that's not entirely true, you see that handyman that you thought was so kind and selfless, he lied to you. The magic that tree carried was perfectly capable of sending two through but he sent his beloved wooden son through in secret along with Emma." She said, slightly enjoying the pain this caused him by knowing the fact that they could have lived a happy life.
"You're lying." He said instinctively.
"Are you sure about that dear?" She taunted, the sides of her lips curling up when suddenly she stopped. David was caught up in his own thoughts but was ripped from them by crashing into the back of Regina.
"What the hell Re-"
"Shut up!" She hissed in a low whisper.
They had obviously found the main trail as a young man and woman walked along but had heard the pair rustling in the bushes so they stop, curious of what was lurking.
"Show yourselves!" The man yelled nobly, drawing his sword. Much to Regina's disgust, David walked out from behind her.
"Sorry we startled you, do not fear us. We are just looking for some fresh water, we have been walking for days as our… farm was taken over by Bo Peep and we lost everything you see. I'm… Harry and this is my…cousin, um Hermione." David tried his best to come up with something so they weren't recognised but Regina rolled her eyes. 'That's the best you could come up with?!' She thought. She stepped out hesitantly from where she was standing at the edge of the bushes.
The man quickly retreated his sword and put out his hand which David shook. "Nice to meet you Harry! I'm sorry to hear about your farm, I've never encountered Bo Peep and I never wish to either. I'm Aladdin and this is my lovely wife, Jasmine."
Regina stepped up to meet with the pair and put on the nicest smile she could muster considering the circumstances. "Nice to meet you. I'm sorry to keep you but we have travelled many lands in search of a new life and we seemed to have lost track of where we are…" David had caught on to how she was trying to get information without being too suspicious so he decided to join.
"Oh yes, I didn't think you were from here! The way you dress is slightly strange for this land. Well right now we are in Sherwood Forest." Jasmine said. David looked at Regina confused, they were so sure that they were back in the Enchanted Forest. 'So that's why my magic has been unpredictable.' Regina thought.
"We come from the Land of Ravengale but we fled for a new life here due to Jafar's destruction to the city. Our life in this new land is a lot better than it used to be, at least that was until the sorcerous took over Sherwood Forrest making it even worse than what Ravengale ever was." She explained which was interesting. Neither Regina nor David had ever been to this land so they were curious to know more.
"A sorcerous you say, what is her name?" Regina asked hoping that they had not crossed paths before.
Aladdin spoke up first. "She goes by the name Zelena, milady. A terrible green witch said to have flying monkeys that are her servants." He turned his voice to a whisper, "They listen to any and all information and report back to her, it's almost like we are always being watched, can't live a free life any longer."
David stepped in, "That's terrible, and does she have a palace? Somewhere that we need to be weary of?"
Jasmine nodded, "She lives on the west mountain but if you travel up the main trail you will find a small village not to far away from here that should be safe from any of her unwanted encounters. There is a tavern in the village where I'm sure the owners would be kind enough to rent out a room for you two."
"Thank you, well we should be on our way." Regina said trying to end the conversation. She got the information she needed and now it was time to continue their journey.
"Very well then, we wish you luck on your journey! Oh! Harry, we are deeply sorry for your misfortune so here's a satchel full of water, its only small but hopefully it will help." Jasmine handed over a black satchel to David and both pairs headed in different directions. Regina and David were walking side by side on the dirt road.
David interrupted the silence between them, "So the Sherwood Forest huh? So much for the Enchanted Forest."
"I know it took me by surprise too. They must be extremely similar." She said while deep in thought.
"I guess so." He said now turning the silence between them into an awkward position. They continued walking for about 15 minutes until David came across a piece of paper lying on the ground. He picked it up as Regina kept walking and studied it. It was a wanted picture of a man with short hair and facial hair with the name Flynn Rider beneath it. 'Wanted for treason against the sorcerous.' It read 'If found dead an alive a reward will be received.'
David ran to catch up with the brunette. "Hey Regina, get a look at this." He showed her the poster.
"So what, it's a wanted poster. How is that going to help us?" She tossed the paper aside.
"Well it won't but it looks almost exactly the same as what you had for Snow and me." He began to think more in depth about it.
She continued walking, not too interested in his useless conversations "So?"
"I don't know, it just seems strange… Come to think of it, why was I ever on those posters you made? I never did anything to you." He recalled as they continued to walk down the dirt road surrounded by trees.
"You made her happy." Regina said quietly, "And on top of that you are extremely annoying." She added quickly.
David laughed, "I'd like to think of myself as charming thank you very much." Regina stopped and looked him dead in the eye.
"How are you like this? How are you so cheerful when we have just fallen through a freaking portal into a world where chances are we won't be able to find a way home because we don't have the magic wardrobe!" It seemed like David had only just realised this, that the only way to get home now would be to travel through to the Enchanted Forest and find their Summer palace but even then, who said the Enchanted Forest was still in one piece?
"You have a point Regina but if we just have hope-"
"Oh ok! Well why don't we just sit here on this never-ending road and have hope shall we! Because everyone knows that's how things work, we want to stop war? Just have hope!" Regina rolled her eyes at his stupidity "We are stuck here David! I'm never seeing Henry again and you're never seeing Snow White again!" She spat out her enemies name and began walking again.
"If there's one thing I learnt about Snow it's that she never gives up and they will find us!"
"Whatever." She replied obviously finished with the conversation.
"Let's just get to the tavern and go from there." They continued to walk silently.
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By the time they spotted the tavern it was around midday and they were both extremely hungry and dehydrated. They exited out from the road they had just been travelling on and entered the clearing containing a village. As they walked in Regina saw an old man wearing a long cloak look at her suspiciously, she almost thought that he had recognised her as the evil queen but as the looks got more common while they moved through the town towards the tavern, she realised it was because she was still dressed in a black pant suit and David was wearing jeans and a leather jacket, clothing that would never be seen in this land, she grabbed David's arm and pulled him to the side.
"People are looking at us strangely; we need to find some more…appropriate clothing before we pull unwanted attention."
"Yes, I've seen the looks to." He looked around for a minute then turned back to Regina when he sparked an idea. "I have an idea; wait here until I come back." David ran off before Regina could disapprove of any ideas he had. After waiting a while she was growing impatient and began to make a move towards the tavern when suddenly he emerged.
"Follow me." He puffed as he ran past her and back into the edge of the forest carrying what she could only make out as a large bundle of rags in his arms. She reluctantly followed him where he had stopped.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?" She asked.
"Well your majesty, I stole some clothes off a washing line." He handed her a loose, white three quarter top made from flimsy material with a brown bodice to go over it and a long, brown skirt to match with a heavy, dark cloak for warmth.
"Wow, impressive dear." Regina commended while looking at the clothing. "Not quite fit for a Queen but it will do until we find something a little more refined." David shook his head.
"Unbelievable." He said to himself as they walked a little further into the forest for privacy while changing. When they found a spot far enough anyway from anyone passing through, they both turned from each other and got changed.
"Not too bad!" David said as he looked over himself acknowledging the fine fitting clothes he stole. He now wore a loose, sheer white shirt with loose leather pants "Can I turn around now?" he asked.
"Yes you may. You really went all out, how did you get all of this? Surely you didn't find it all on one hanging line." David turned around to find Regina fiddling with her skirt. Although he had a wife, he stared at the sight before him after all, he was a man. It was in his nature to stare right? Although 28 years had past, Regina truly looked as if she hadn't aged a day. David had always imagined what she would look like natural, without the whole Evil Queen attire.
"Well let's just say that we should probably get what we need from this village and be on our way." He said briefly averting his eyes from her.
"I do hope you didn't do anything too stupid although that would probably be hard for you." She said. David shook off the critisism. "I suggest we leave our clothes here and make a move." The pair put their modern clothes behind a tree and headed towards the tavern again.
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The tavern was pretty full once they got there, facilitating both drunken men and women. Regina was first to take one of the last vacant seats at the front bar and was immediately approached by a handsome man, mid 30's with a thick accent who handed her a drink.
"Oh, there must be a mistake. I didn't order anything." She said surprised.
"I know you didn't but a beautiful woman like yourself looks like they need one. On the house!" He insisted. Suddenly the man saw David for the first time since they entered and the face that held a smile moments ago now held anger.
"What the bloody hell do you think you're doing here, James?" David meets his gaze and seemed as if he finally recognised the barman as well.
"Robin Hood."
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