When I write I usually know where it is going but with this I had no idea until this afternoon, BOOM! it hit me. Well it has taken me 15 chapters to come to this conclusion but none the less I got there. So you've got a lot more chapters to go, hope you keep reading.

Languages mistakes are all mine, reason being that I am not english speaker/writer.

Enjoy

Gone

Chapter 10

Regina and Emma slowly made their way back to the front door.

'What are all these people doing here' Regina was immediately on high alert when she saw the large crowd at her front porch.

Emma felt the tension radiating from Regina. 'It's Ok, they are here to see if you are alright' That earned her a Regina glare.

Regina didn't feel at ease. She wasn't used to this and when she came in full view of the crowd they all got silent. It was a weird spectacle the entire town staring at Regina who nervously fidgeted with her hands. This was exactly what she had been trying to avoid. Emma noticed that every time Regina touched her hands small white sparks were visible.

Regina took a deep breath, she was a Queen after all. She started to walk towards her new front door and the people gave way. She was not stopped, not spoken to, nothing was said or done. She opened her front door, turned around.

'Go away, leave me the hell alone' and she closed the door.

'You heard my Mom, go away. Leave her alone' Henry waited until he saw the crowd slowly leaving, it only left Gold, Belle, David, Hook, Snow and Emma on Regina's front porch.

'Ok, Kid what happened' Henry opened the front door and all quickly got in due to the immense cold. Henry told them everything that had happened. He left nothing out, except he didn't mention Richard somehow that didn't feel right.

'Miss Swan I don't believe I invited you in'

'Regina' Emma sighed. 'aren't you the least bit tired of this little game between us' Emma thought that after their little talk in the backyard she would have been given a little bit more credit.

'Little game. You think destroying my second chance at happiness is a little game because you couldn't use what little brain you do have and leave the past alone'

Before anyone could act Regina waved her hand and Emma was gone.

Snow and Charming were flabbergasted at the spectacle in front of them.

'Don't give me that look. She is doing just fine, I send her back to be with little Neal and his watchdog Ruby. I don't want her in my house. I promised Henry a long time ago I would try to be good but that doesn't mean I have to tolerate that woman in my own house'

Regina proceeded to walk up the stairs like the others weren't there.

'I am going to bed and since I now have a new front door again, please make sure you lock up when you leave'

What was left of the group was left behind. Slowly they all began to leave. Henry made sure they were properly escorted out of the house and locked up behind them.

He went upstairs and found his mother already changed and in bed.

'He, come here' Regina said. She quickly gave him the once over again, checking if nothing had happened to him. She wanted to see with her own eyes that her flames didn't scorch him or that the ice hadn't harmed him.

'I am fine but Mom did you have to do that to Ma'

'Ma?'

'Yeah, I call Emma Ma and I call you Mom'

Regina let out a small chuckle. 'You have it all figured out, haven't you'

Henry hummed in agreement.

'But to answer your question Henry, yes I had to do that. Your mother and I were never the best of friends and I don't think we will ever be after that little stunt she pulled but I can tell you one thing if she ever gets hurt it's not because of something I did'

'Deal' Henry said. 'Deal?' Regina said. 'Have you been spending time with your Grandfather. 'I've been helping out in his store sometimes'

Regina didn't like that one bit but since so far nothing seem to be amiss with Henry she would let it slide. 'Don't make any deals with him, even when they seem harmless, it will bite you in the end'

Henry said goodnight to his mother and left to go bed as well. Morning came all too soon. Henry groggily picked up his phone. He had left his number with this guy Richard and he was the one calling.

'Hello'

'Hey, Henry. Crossing the town border…right now. So tell me how to get to your mom's house'

Henry gave directions and after about half an hour he heard someone knocking softly at the door. He had been waiting on the stairs so his mother wouldn't wake up when Richard came calling. He opened the door and his jaw dropped.

The man was big, no scratch that he was gigantic. He had reddish hair, was supporting a few days old reddish beard and was built like a tank. He wasn't anything like Henry imagined. He was totally not his mother's type but then again what did he know however it would appear they had become more than just friends. Henry was surprised.

'Henry I presume' The man stuck out his hand but didn't enter. Henry shook his hand and only after Henry had invited him in the man entered the house. He stood in the hallway.

'Well, Henry I am Richard Heart, nice to meet you'

Henry didn't know what to do or say, come to think of it he had just invited a complete stranger into the house, what the hell was he thinking. Well, his mother seems to trust this man so he guessed it would be alright.

'She is still sleeping'

Henry nodded.

'Come on, I could do with something to eat and I think when your mother wakes up she will want to eat as well. Point me to the kitchen, young lad.'

Henry and Richard sat down after making themselves breakfast when there was another soft knock at the door. Emma stood in front of the door. She wanted to make sure Regina was alright after last night's ordeal and to be honest she wanted to see if she could patch things up even if it was just a little bit. Emma wasn't expecting a total stranger to open the front door. She was completely taken aback. Who was this.

'Ha, you must be Emma. Regina told me about you. I am Richard, nice to meet you'

'Hello' Emma stammered, she was completely taken aback with the fact that Regina actually told an complete stranger who she was. There was still hope for her.

Meanwhile upstairs Regina had woken up. She heard voices coming from downstairs, couldn't these people understand one simple request, she had asked them to leave her alone, to go away. She sighed but then she heard a familiar baritone voice… that was Richard.

Regina hurried downstairs but stopped when she saw Emma in the Kitchen with Richard and Henry. Regina had a lump in her throat why must this woman involve herself in every single aspect of her life, first she had 'stolen' Henry from her, then she destroyed her second chance at True love with Robin and now she was talking to Richard. Regina felt the rage build. White sparks flew everywhere.

Richard sensed her. He looked up and his face lit up. He quickly walked over to her and gently lifted her off the last couple of stairs and placed her on the ground.

'Missed you munchkin, come here. I can see you need this' He engulfed her in his arms and right then and there Regina knew everything would be ok. All of her rage and worries seemed to evaporate.

Henry was about to join them and had in fact slid of his chair with every intention to go and be with his mom when Emma stopped him and whispered softly 'Don't'

After a few moments Richard and Regina joined Emma and Henry in the kitchen. Regina glared at Emma but said nothing. She didn't want to kill the mood now that Richard was here.

'Made you pancakes' Richard slide a few of them onto Regina's plate. 'you want some to, Emma'

'No, I had already had my breakfast. Since someone decided I had to babysit my little brother last night' Emma gave Regina an all knowing look 'I decided to spend the night at my parent's house and my little brother woke up me very early this morning'

Richard nodded. 'If I remember correctly his name is Neal, right'

Emma was surprised to know that Regina apparently had spilled the beans to this man.

'Don't look to shocked. I must inform you that I am from the Enchanted Forrest myself. I am from a kingdom that was near your grandfather's. I must say that I never had the pleasure of meeting your mother Snow since I was on a Quest to the Holy Land.'

'How did you get here' Emma wanted to know.

'Well I met this sorcerer called Jaffar who was into dark magic. He send me away through a portal and I ended up in….' Regina kicked him under the table. Richard looked up.

'Why are you kicking me woman? ' He glared, while rubbing his sheen.

'She doesn't need to know where you live'

'Why not'

'Cause I don't want them to know. The Charming Family always seems to be able to destroy what little happiness I have gathered'

Richard grinned. 'So I make you happy'

'oh shut up' but the damage was done. Richard's day was made. He made her happy, his loud laugh rang through the entire mansion. Emma smiled, she liked this guy.

TBC…