Chapter 2 Nickname for Alexander.

After the lovers left the estate the two found themselves in a small village hidden from all other kingdoms in the Enchanted Forest.

The map Regina was given to her by Rumple as a part of their deal gave the young couple more than a new life.

The map did what Regina asked from the Dark One and it lead, them to a village.

The people were in need struggling to grow crops and take care of their animals.

Regina and Daniel upon arriving felt nothing but compassion for the people of the village and did what no one else ever did from them.

The young couple shared what little food the servants stole with the people of the village.

Then Daniel taught the people of the village how to take care of the horses properly and more sufficient with what resources they had.

While Regina thanks to one of the few lessons Rumple taught her in the basics of magic in return to help her get away from Cora.

Regina used magic to make their harvest grow and their crops were in better shape than ever.

When Daniel saw Regina use magic to make the people's harvest grow he found himself conflicted.

Daniel has seen at first-hand to what magic can do to the women of Regina's family how it turned Cora into a monster.

But Daniel has also seen and felt Regina's kind, nurturing loving heart if anyone can use dark magic to help people in need it must be her!


The people of the village so grateful for all the kinds deeds Regina and Daniel did for them welcomed them into their village.

But also their hearts on the night of Regina and Daniel's arrival the people of the village held a small feast in their honour.

Then over the next few weeks, Regina and Daniel taught the people of the village more.

While learning a few things from them the young couple learned that in the village the value of community and love are their strongest values and they always aim to help each other.

So when the couple's special day arrived the people of their village their new friends gathered together and made Regina's wedding dress and Daniel's suit.

The ceremony was beautiful the village's priest performed the wedding in the centre of the village on a warm summer's day.

Regina's maid of honour and only bridesmaid turned out to be a young miller's daughter by name of Sabrina.

The two young women became close over the last few weeks and it felt like they knew each other their entire lives.

Daniel's best man was Sabrina's cousin Elijah who use to work in stables of the rich.

Regina and Daniel have never been happier free to be together without the fear of Cora ruining it all.

The two had made the village their home and a few weeks after the wedding Regina found herself pregnant.


Regina and Daniel are regarded as royalty by the people of the village.

The people of the village made them the village rulers even if the couple were resistant at first.

A whole sixteen years have passed since Regina married Daniel and made the hidden village her home not just for herself but her husband and her son.

Alexander has his mother's brown eyes and his father brown hair which he brushes to one side.

Today is a special day for the Colter family one of their oldest and dearest friends Sabrina.

Who has lived in the village all her life is set to return from Snow and Charming's kingdom.

Right now in the Cotler house that is slightly bigger than the other cabins, huts or farmhouses in dining area lies Regina, Daniel, Sabrina's cousin Elijah are sat down with some of the villagers like the Miller and blacksmith a man who makes and repairs things in iron by hand.

The group are eating breakfast prepared by Regina and Daniel the couple enjoyed having breakfast with their friends the villagers and so does Alex.

Alex enters the dining area wearing black leather boots that are slightly worn out and has a black pair of trousers on with a white shirt on and a blue cloak.

"Morning" Alex said.

"Did you sleep well,"? Regina asks her son.

"Very, are you smiling today mother," Alex replies.

"Yes, I am smiling Alexander, you look surprised," Regina says.

"I am surprised mother, you're normally really sad this day since it's grandpa birthday," Alex spoke.

"Well, I'm happy and smiling my little prince Sabrina is due home in a couple of minutes," Regina said.

"I'm glad I hate seeing you sad," Alex replied.

"I'm glad I hate to see such a pretty face with no smile," Daniel whispers in Regina's ear causing Regina to blush.

"Father," Alexander whines.

"You don't think I'm pretty Alexander," Regina says pretending to be hurt.

"No, you are pretty mother it just weird hearing you two talk like that," Alexander said.

"What do you plan on doing today"? Elijah asked Alexander.

"I was hoping that maybe I could meet Aunt Sabrina at the entrance to the village," Alexander replied.

"I don't know we still don't know if there been any sightings of Cora," Regina says.

"Please, Mother we haven't had no sign of Cora at all I won't leave the village I'll just wait at the entrance I promise," Alexander begs.

"Fine, my little prince go and meet Sabrina," Regina replies earning a smile from her son who kisses her on the cheek before he runs out of the dining room and then runs out the Cotler house.


After leaving his home Alexander walks at a normal pace towards the entrance/exit to the village.

Just when Alexander reaches half way distance between the entrance to the village and his home Alexander hears shouting and turns to the direction the shouting is coming from.

The shouting is coming from a six- year- old boy who has honey brown hair and green eyes.

The six- year- old smiling ever so brightly falls over into the mud.

But instead of complaining or whining the boy gets up and runs right into Alexander hugging him as tight as he could with his tiny arms.

Alexander responds to the hug by kneeling down to the dry ground and wraps his arms around the child.

"Alex, Alex, Alex" The six- year- old shouts.

"Theo, Theo, Theo" Alexsander replied.

"I haven't seen you in years," Theo said.

"Theo, you last saw me three days ago on your birthday," Alexander says after he let out a small laugh from hearing Theo's exaggerating of their time apart.

"Theodore, don't run off like that," Theo's mother scolded.

"Sorry mama," Theo says as he pulls away from Alexander.

"Oh, look at you two you're covered in mud," Theo's mother says with a frown making Alexander believe this isn't the first time Theo fell into the mud.

"Sorry mama I was running so I could talk to my friend the stable prince," Theo replied earning a laugh from both his mother and Alexander the stable prince has been a nickname Theo gave to Alexsander from the moment he could talk.

"I've been covered in worse it's been nice seeing you both but I have to leave I'm meeting Aunt Sabrina at the entrance to our village," Alexander said as he stands up straight like he was a moment or two ago.

"But" Theo whines.

"It's okay you can talk to Alexander later if you finish your chores on time," Theo's mother spoke.

"Can you take me horse riding one-day stable prince,"? Theo asks.

"Maybe little warrior if your mother allows it," Alexsander said before the three departed and Alexander walked the remaining the distance to the entrance of the village.


Sabrina soon arrives on time like she promised her dear friend Regina.

Sabrina walks over to Alexander and giggles at his dirty appearance for a moment.

Then the two set off back in the direction of the Cotler house talking to one another about what they been doing recently although Sabrina couldn't tell her godson everything she was doing in Snow and Charming's kingdom!

End of chapter 2.