Silence. That is what would be remembered most about that cold gray day. The silence that rang out through the town relentlessly, only ever broken by the soft sound of sobbing. The main street of the town was lined with quiet onlookers dressed in black, each one frowning and some even looking on with tears in their eyes.
No one had ever expected this. The Evil Queen was dead; she was gone and could not be a threat anymore. But there were no parties or festivals, no banquets or feasts, no music or laughter or triumphant cries were heard, there were no bright radiant colors, there was no dancing or singing. There was only silence, only tears, only black, all except for the one. The queen stood out amongst the rest, she was dressed in a beautiful red dress the color of her beloved apples, with her lips painted crimson and her dark hair falling perfectly around her head. She looked so beautiful and peaceful as if she were only sleeping and would awaken at any moment. But that was not the case; they all knew that that would not happen. Each person solemnly watched as the glass coffin with the queen lying inside was carried down the center of Main Street by the seven dwarves. Most people did nothing but watch and some cried, a few even bowed to the dead royal as she was carried past.
Following closely behind the casket was Snow White, the prince, Emma, and Henry. They followed slowly with red eyes and heavy hearts. Snow sobbed every few steps and Charming had his arm wrapped around her shoulder. Not far behind them Emma and Henry walked side by side both with tears in their eyes, Henry was taking deep breaths to try and keep from crying and Emma had already begun to let fresh tears run down her cheeks. They all looked ahead glancing at the casket often, only to be rewarded with another wave of heart wrenching sorrow.
The dwarves carried the glass coffin through the cemetery and into Regina's open crypt. Inside several people were already standing and waiting. These people were those who were closest Regina and the Charmings including Katharine, Ruby, Granny, Rumpelstiltskin, Belle, and Hook. Katharine stood silently and watched as the body of her former friend was carried by her by the dwarves, her eyes looked red as if she had been trying hard to hold back tears. Ruby watched with a look of upmost grief on her face as the queen was carried by, she held on tight to Granny's hand as she cried, her thoughts still haunted by her failure to save Regina. Belle held onto Rumple's hand with both of hers, the beauty looked sad as the coffin was carried past her, but the true sorrow could be found in the features of the man standing beside her. Rumpelstiltskin watched as his former pupil was walked past him in her glass casket, his usual poker face was nonexistent and he looked sorrowfully through the glass at the woman inside. He remembered every moment of their time together, every lesson, every trick, every taunt, every betrayal. And he also remembered the light, the love and the hope she once had. He couldn't help but smile inwardly to himself as he acknowledged that she had had it all along.
After a few moments the dwarves made their way into the empty room of the crypt. Everyone stood and watched as the placed the coffin on a low stone table and took a step back. Those wearing hats took them off and the dwarves each bowed their heads in respect.
Taking a step forward Rumple looked at Regina and how at peace she finally seemed, then he turned to the group of people in the crypt. "Regina Mills was a complicated woman." He began. "She did many things in her life that caused her to become feared and hated. But she also did some wonderful things and because of her we are all still here today. Without Regina and her sacrifice who knows where we would be or even if we would exist. She gave each of us a second chance; she gave us our happy endings." He turned and looked at Regina. "The Evil Queen is dead." He said looking at her peaceful expression. "Long live the Queen." He said loudly.
"Long live the Queen!" The group repeated like an echo.
Rumple closed his eyes and felt Belle take his hand again. Silently he added, "Long live Regina Mills."
Alright, I hope this was good. I think this is the end… I think so… I might add more. But only if there is like a giant demand. I might bring her back. But only if there is threat of a riot or threat of someone throwing a penguin at me because that hurts. I hope again that this wasn't too mushy and stuff, I really try not to be. Please leave me reviews and comments; they are what I live off of. Let me know what you think and thanks for reading! Please refrain from throwing penguins at people!