A/N: New chapter! I hope you enjoy!
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Regina's hands were shaking with rage as she quickly went to the back of the locker room to change. She was both baffled and pissed at the girl's behavior. Why do teenagers this day in age behave like that? People were more respectful when I was a child. God, how I wish I could get rid of her. The more she tried to calm herself down, the more violent her hands were shaking.
She had just took her shirt off when she felt her canines slip down. "Shit!" Regina muttered so no one would be able to hear. She leaned forward against the wall with her hands above her head.
In order to prevent her from losing control, Regina took several deep breaths and starting thinking of positive things instead of wanting to rip Marian's throat out. The only thought that came to mind was her son. She knew that losing control after trying so hard for the past decade after her last slip up would disappoint Henry immensely. Especially since he really wants to stay where they were born. She couldn't have that. Regina knew she couldn't count on both hands how many times she has slipped up and been consumed by the darkness. Just with that thought, she started crying.
How is it that my son still looks up to me after all I've done? I shouldn't have been turned into a vampire. Ever since she got turned she's been having difficulty controlling herself when feeling anger. That's when she snaps and loses control if her son isn't around to keep her grounded. Regina literally wouldn't know what to do if she lost Henry. It wasn't hard to figure out that her son was her humanity. Her son, the light of her life and who she would do and give up anything for.
After a few more deep breaths, her fangs disappeared and her hands stopped shaking. When she was sure that she was completely calm, she finished changing when she was sure no one was around. It wasn't that she was shy, she really wasn't. From dealing with her mother's abuse for years, the scars on her back didn't go away after she was turned into a vampire. Regina just didn't want to deal with the stares. She was both okay with and hated that she still had the scars. Part of her wanted to forget what her mother did to her, but the other part was proud of how she was able to be strong and survive.
Regina was too distracted with remaining calm that she didn't notice someone staring as she was getting dressed. If she did notice, Regina wouldn't be able to contain her anger again at the girl who's wanting to call herself Robin's girlfriend.
Marian was annoyed that the new girl got to say the last words to their argument. It wasn't fair either. Seeing as Regina was heading in the direction of the back of the locker room which housed the showers, she knew that it would be more than easy to back her into a corner. Marian would have the advantage as Regina wouldn't have anywhere to go.
As she neared where Regina was changing, she heard heavy breathing and muttering that sounded like swearing. Rounding the corner, she noticed the new girl leaning heavily against the wall in just a sports bra and pants. The one thing that Marian noticed was the vertical scarring all over the girl's back. Some looked smooth and faint, but the others were bumpy and red and scary looking. Seeing the scars had Marian realizing that she was right in that the new girl had a dangerous past, one that she would do anything to prevent Robin from getting involved in. Marks like that lead to being damaged and broken. She would bet anything that Regina also had emotional problems on top of that.
Changing her mind, she decided on having another chat with her later. She walked out of the locker room to wait for the teacher to tell them what they'll be doing today.
Seeing the boy that was with Regina sitting alone on the other side of the gymnasium, Marian decided to talk to him. It could be seen as an innocent gesture, but in reality she knew that it would get a rise out of Regina. Then she could make a point in telling her that that's how she feels when Robin talks to her. Hopefully that would get her to leave her boyfriend alone, ex or otherwise.
"Hey," she said when she plopped down beside the boy.
He looked like he didn't really know what to say so he just went with "Hi."
"I take it that you're new? We don't really get any new people here very often. It's a consequence of a small town." Marian said with a small laugh. "What's your name? Mine's Marian."
From the look on his face, it seems that he wasn't in the mood to talk. Hopefully she'll get him to warm up for her plan of making Regina angry. For now, she just sat there waiting for him to talk.
A few minutes passed when he finally spoke. "Henry."
Marian scrunched up her face in confusion. "Huh? You don't get very many Henrys nowadays." He ended up giving her an annoyed look. "Don't get me wrong, Henry is a nice name, it's just not very common."
Henry's look of annoyance got replaced by understanding. "Yeah, well I was named after my grandfather. Or so I was told since I've never met the man."
"Henry," a new voice interrupted.
Both of them looked up to see Regina. Marian was neither disappointed nor pleased with the interruption. The look on her face wasn't what she'd hoped since it was irritation and not full blown rage like Marian was wanting.
"Hi, Reny," Henry simply said with a loving smile on his face.
Regina's response was a raised eyebrow. "That's what you've come up with?"
He shrugged. "What? It fits."
Regina's face broke out in a full smile. She shook her head and said, "Fine."
As Henry finished his fist bump, Robin decided to get the confrontation with Marian over with.
Robin walked over and said warmly, "Hello, Regina." And then greeted Marian with a curt nod and a small smile.
As Regina was about to say 'hi' to Robin, Marian interrupted with a too wide smile and an enthusiastic "Robin!"
"Hello, Marian," Robin said, clearly uncomfortable, not that his ex-girlfriend noticed. She never did, especially when it came to feelings. The only thing that she didn't ignore was her own feelings. Not to be mean, but she could be a little bit shallow when it comes to that. He loved her once upon a time, but now he wasn't in love with her anymore. He just hoped that she could see that and respect that and leave him alone.
Getting in his face, she replied, "Can we talk?"
Robin was about to tell her they could later, but the teacher decided it was time to tell them what sport they would be playing at that moment, which he was grateful for. It gave him more time to come up with a way to tell her to not bother him anymore.
"Ladies and Gents, gather around," the teacher waited as the students did as they were told before he continued. "Since it's such a beautiful day outside, I've decided to let you guys enjoy America's favorite pastime: Baseball. All of the equipment is already outside, so just form two teams and have fun."
With that, the students all filed outside. Marian hoped she could drag Robin to the back of the crowd, but to her dismay he was currently walking with Regina and Henry.
Playing baseball had been okay since it wasn't a challenge for mother and son to hide their immense strength. They hid it by playing poorly, which was fine by them. It was easier to stand out as the people who suck at sports than having others hound them asking how they can play sports so well.
Regina had just finished changing and was going to find her son by her car when she heard Robin's voice from behind her. "Regina!"
She stopped and waited for him to catch up with her. When he did, she smiled at him. "Hey, Robin. What's up?"
He looked at her like he was trying to find the courage to tell her something. "Um… I was wondering if—Would you mind accompanying me to the town's annual carnival tonight? I-I know it's short notice, but I think it would be fun to show you some of the town since you're new and all."
Regina was surprised that he would ask her out somewhere since they had just met today in first period. Some part of her wanted to say 'yes', but the other part knew she shouldn't get attached in any way since her and her son had to leave before it would be obvious that they don't age. If she did get attached to Robin, she knew that it could potentially break her heart having to leave him behind. From experience it was easier to stay away from people than to form relationships with them knowing that they would grow old and die while she would stay the same age forever.
Making a decision, she looked into his eyes and said, "I guess it wouldn't hurt to get to know the town."
"Really?" Robin said. When she nodded, he looked like a kid hopped up on sugar. "Cool! Um, small problem though. Would you be opposed to driving?"
"I guess. Do I want to know why?"
With a sheepish look on his face, he replied. "My truck is currently going through some repairs right now. I should have it back by the end of the week."
"It's really no problem. Would you mind if I bring Henry along? If he wants to go, that is."
"Sure, if he wants. He seems like a cool guy. Um, I should probably give you my address," Robin said, pulling out a piece of paper to write on. "The carnival starts at six, so you can pick me up around then if you like. My number's on there as well if you plan on coming earlier or later."
"Okay, I'll see you at six," Regina said.
"See you then," Robin said as he walked off.
Regina knew that he had already gotten under her skin simply by watching her. Hopefully this decision doesn't leave me as broken as the last time she thought as she headed to her car.
Regina hoped the war would end. That way her Daniel could come home to her so they could be a family away from her dictator of a mother. She feels like she should love her since she's her mother, but she can't help but hate her for all the pain she's put her daughter through. She sometimes wished that her and her mother could trade places so she could see for herself how much pain Regina's been in.
She found out from Granny and Ruby that she was pregnant. Regina learned a while ago that they were werewolves, which was how they found out she was carrying a baby. Their supernatural abilities were confusing, but she didn't question how they knew. The only thing she could think about was how to tell her mother. Surely her mother would make her get rid of it or if she was in a cruel mood, she could use her witch powers to get rid of it herself. That possibility made her not want to tell her even more. She didn't know how witchcraft worked, but she did know that it would be a matter of time before Cora found out.
The next morning after she found out she was carrying Daniel's child, her mother and Leo called her into the study. Regina wondered what for since Leo and Cora have never called her into the study together.
When Regina walked in, her mother and Leo were hunched over looking at some papers on the desk. She made herself known by clearing her throat and asking, "You asked for me, mother?"
Her mother looked up and had a sly smirk plastered on her face that made Regina very worried about what Cora wanted from her.
"Regina, go poor us some tea and sit down. We have something to discuss with you."
Regina bowed her head and did as she was told. Once she had given her parents their tea and sat down in front of them, Cora started speaking.
"We know about your dalliance with one of the soldiers that housed with us during the holiday. Which is why we see fit to tell you of the unfortunate news." Cora moved from behind the desk to kneel in front of her daughter and put her hand on her cheek almost lovingly. "Regina, dear, I'm sorry but that soldier was wounded in battle and didn't make it."
Regina couldn't breathe. Part of her didn't want to believe her mother, but the other part noticed how her mother had behaved. Cora seemed like she was wanting to talk about her daughter's mistake. She didn't look like she was just admitting false facts to see how she would respond for having a relationship with a soldier.
Regina moved quickly away from her mother in anger coupled with denial. "You're lying, mother."
Cora sighed. "No matter how much I wish I could lie about this just to spite your stupidity, I can assure you my child, I am not lying to you." Moving away from her daughter, she continued speaking. "I did lie about something though. I will remark on your stupidity for getting yourself in trouble, in every sense of the word."
Regina didn't know what to say. "Mother, I—"
"Do not!" Cora practically screamed. "You went and got yourself a child inside you! How could you be this stupid, dear?!"
Leo chose that time to speak. "Your mother and I aren't going to make you get rid of it."
Regina was truly shocked. "Why?"
"It'll benefit us as well," Leo shrugged. "I'd be a fool to pass on free labor. When the child is old enough, of course. Are we in an agreement?"
Clenching her fists in anger, Regina had enough composure to let out a 'yes'.
After that she gained permission to retire to bed for the evening. She made it all the way to her living space before she broke down completely. She didn't want her baby to grow up like she did, but she didn't have a choice as far as her mother and Leo was concerned. They were powerful members of the community and coupled with their wealth, they were untouchable. She wouldn't be able to change their minds even if she begged and pleaded. Her child was assigned her same fate and there was nothing she could do.
Regina snapped out of her memories as soon as she saw her son leaning against her car. Reflecting on that conversation between her, Cora and Leo, she found herself smiling. She got her baby out of that hellhole and gave him a better life. She wasn't expecting the price to be cursed with vampirism, but Regina knew that she would do it all over again for her son.
"Hey, mom. What were you thinking about?" Henry asked when his mother approached.
Regina smiled and cupped her son's cheek affectionately. "Just remembering when I found out I was going to have you. Come on, let's go home."
They both got in the car and drove to their apartment, unaware that someone was watching them.
A/N: The name that Henry calls Regina means 'mom' in a different language in case anyone was confused. As to the person who's watching them, who do you think it is?
