Belle was hanging the last picture on the wall of her new apartment when Regina walked in. "Regina, this is a surprise."

"I heard you moved out, and I just wanted to see your new place."

"What do you think?"

Regina looked around at all the bright colors on the walls. "You can tell the Dark One for sure doesn't live here. It's very...colorful."

"I needed a change."

Regina sat down on the couch. "Speaking of that, Belle, I want to apologize for what happened between myself and Rumplestiltskin. I know how it feels to have your heart broken. And as a woman who has found love again, I want the same for you."

Belle shook her head, not understanding what Regina was implying. "I don't understand. Rumple was my true love. It was him that didn't love me."

"Since I feel responsible for this, I want to give you something to help make amends." Regina reached into her pocket and pulled out a small vile of pixie dust. "This is my last bit of pixie dust. Tinkerbell gave it to me, and I've been holding onto it for a rainy day." Regina handed it to Belle.

"What do I do with this?"

"This will help you find your one true love. I know you believe that is Rumplestiltskin, but after everything you two just went through, I have a feeling that you're beginning to have your doubts. When you're ready to really find out you're meant to be together, dump the dust into your hand and blow it into the wind. It will lead you to the person you are destined to be with."

"Thank you, Regina. But I don't think I'm quite ready for that yet."

She tried to hand it back to her, but Regina refused. "You don't have to use it now. Use it when you're ready. However, you have to be certain that you are ready to accept the outcome. Don't make the same mistake that I did with Robin. It can ruin both of your lives."

"How can this ruin your life? I thought pixie dust was light magic?"

"It is, but you, more than anyone, should know that all magic comes with a price. This can lead you to true happiness. But if you take the same path I did, and not approach your true love, then the price is...well lets just say, you might end up living with many struggles. Just look at everything I've been through, and am still going through because I was afraid to walk to up Robin that night in the pub. I too chose power over love. But the difference between me and Rumplestiltskin is that I regret it."

"Thank you, Regina."

"You're welcome." Regina got up and started to leave before turning around. "I know this may not take you back to Rumplestiltskin, but I hope that you will accept the result and have your happy ending."

Belle smiled at Regina as she left the apartment. Belle knew she had a lot to think about. She had never imagined that loving anyone else was possible. She had never loved another man like she loved Rumple. She was still fairly young and wanted to much more out of her life. Maybe this would be what she needed to start over.