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Okay so I was watching "Love and Hip Hop" a show I loathe and I will never ever watch again, but I ended up ordering something to eat and since my sister called TV I had to watch what she was watching and during the show… this one part came on where the girl sadly finds out that she lost her baby and the song that they play for that entire 60sec clip is so mind blowing-ly beautiful I had to listen to it like 100 times afterward, and then I realized this song sums up Regina and Robin perfectly… well for the season finale anyway ….and well this story too
It's called "Janine and the Mixtape- Hold me" please play this in the background when you're reading the diner scene… when Robin walks in… YEAH, SPOILER ALERTS! HE'S IN THIS CHAPTER AND AT THE BEGINNING!
So of course in every bad girl is just a lonely woman longing to be loved for all her flaws and baggage and that is what Robin is to the Evil Queen, he is the only one that can bring her to heel… not Henry because clearly she can't stand him (LOL) …but it doesn't happen that easily, she has trust issues and he needs to prove himself, he needs to show her that he will never leave her and always love her.
I WILL NOT KILL MARIAN! I hate when they kill characters because they can't figure out what to do with them, or to make it easier for the characters to make it work, not me, I love drama and it's going to be hard for Robin to pick and it will take time and don't think Marian isn't going to put up a fight for her husband because she will, you have to remember for her it was just yesterday when she was with her husband and baby but for Robin it's been more like 30 years since he seen her, so either their love is in different stages or it's at the same place (Like Daniel and Regina) it was when she died, but either away their love is VERY strong
Some writers make Marian passive and weak so she'll let Robin go, but not me this woman stood up to the Evil Queen to save a girl she didn't know, do you honestly think she going to willingly hand the love of her life and young child over to this monster (her thoughts not mine!) Or That Robin would give Marian up just like that! Again I don't see that in any of these characters he talked about Marian like Regina talked about Daniel and that is why he is in such a struggle.
OutlawQueen is endgame guys but like all relationships that involve three people (Only the ones where your dead wife comes back after being dead for 30yrs and you're dating the woman who might have killed her to begin with) it will be a slow and sad burn but unlike OUAT Regina will find her happy ending
Sorry for the rant, let me know of what you thought of the song and this Chapter because reviews make me update sooner! ^_^
Disclaimer: I only claim what is mine, BTW the Evil Queen makes an appearance in this chapter and shit goes down… chapter not for the faint of heart because like the summary says, this is a new and improved Evil Queen
They walked the long way through the park, getting an extra scoop of ice cream to help make the walk more bearable. Henry talked about everything from his friends in New York to his mom dating a guy who turned out to be a monkey; they both shared a few laughs at Emma expense for that. They neared the end of the park and a comfortable silence fell between them well that was until Henry slowly bit at his cone, glancing from it to her.
Regina sighed she knew one way or another the topic would be brought up so she just stopped and looked at Henry "Go ahead"
Henry stopped alongside of her and scrunched up his face "What are you talking about?"
His mother gave him a knowing look and he sighed "Okay, so you and Robin…" he said leaving the question open for interpretation
"Henry, I told you that we had just started dating…"
"I know but you seemed so happy with him, why don't you go talk to him?"
"That's not how it works, his wife is back, and it would be cruel to ask him to choose between someone he just met and the love of his life"
"But… it's not fair, how could he hurt you like that and choose her over you and I don't understand why you won't at least try to fight for him" he said shaking his head
She understood why her son was so confused but because he was still young and still ignorant to the matters of the heart he would never really fully understand her and Robin's reasons
"No Henry, you're right you don't understand you have no idea the position this puts robin in, if your dad came back, although Emma is dating Hook do you think it would be easy for her to choose your dad or Hook after everything they've gone through? Believe me, I'm doing him a favor by staying away" she said with a sad smile
"But I want you to be happy" he said looking at her
She smiled brightly at her son "I am happy, you make me very happy" she said bring him in for a hug. Henry embraced her tightly making sure not to get the rest of his ice cream on her coat. He knew that it wasn't the same as Robin making her happy but he could tell she really didn't want to talk about it and he didn't want to push or upset her so he reluctantly dropped it.
When they parted Regina wiped the tears that sat in her eyes and exhaled deeply "So dinner" she said with a smile
The Diner
The diner wasn't completely packed enough to be very crowded; noticing Snow and her charming little family in the back along with a very happy looking pirate who had his arm wrapped around Emma's shoulder, she felt herself becoming angry.
Suddenly sitting at the bar facing her was the Evil Queen gawking and the family she scuffed and looked toward Regina who was trying desperately to ignore her
"Ugh, how do you put up with them, now they're following us, what they think you're gonna kill their precious Henry? Please not you, me one the other had would have him roasting over a nice warm fire with one my beautifully bright red apples between those perfect teeth of his" she said her voice dripping with disdain for the boy. "You do know that's why they're here to watch you, control your every move"
Trying hard to ignore her alter ego because she knows it was just her way of trying to get her to get riled up so she could take over things; but she couldn't help but listen to her last comment, were they really so worried for Henry's safety that they were following her? They really believed that she would harm her own son after everything she had done and sacrificed for him.
Sensing her change in mood Henry followed her gaze and grabbed her hand, making her look at him.
"Don't worry about them, they're just a little worried about you that's all" He said confidently
"I'm sure it's the other way around but thank you for trying" she said rolling her eyes at Snow who tried to give her a kind smile
"Are you really going to stand there and let that little flake of snow mock you" the Queen said standing to her feet "Because that's what she's doing mocking you, flaunting her, perfect little family and happy daughter while you're stuck eating dinner with this brat"
Regina quickly and as discreetly as possible threw a glare the woman's way out of the side of her eye
"Fine" she said rolling her eyes "Henry" she said sighing "You are so weak" she said as an afterthought looking at Regina, who scuffed
Henry looked back at his mother "I'm here with you, so let's just eat, okay"
Regina smiled shaking her head but her anger was still on the surface but she forced it down. She spotted a table in the middle and sat with her back to the door, while Henry sat facing the window, although she would rather not be facing the charming's, she couldn't bare stare out at the door, her mind ever so often wondering back to when her and Robin had shared a kiss at that very spot.
The Queen had chosen to sit next to Henry at the table mocking or mimicking everything he would say or making some condescending comment, which Regina tried desperately to ignore.
Granny and Ruby watched her as they talked to other patrons every so often giving her wary looks but kept everything professional.
Henry asked her a lot of questions about the Enchanted Forest and what was it like being back there. Regina had kept her comments from straying to Robin since most of that time she spent it arguing with the man.
After she told him in great detail about the troubles they encountered with Zelena, he told her that he didn't know why but he became obsesses with dragon and hero styled RPG games that involved rescuing damsels and slaying massive monsters. Regina said that it was his brains way of trying cope with the massive memories that were shoved into it and the fact that a giant chunk of those memories didn't match what his heart felt.
After a while Ruby walked over placing their plates down and leaving without a word. Regina and Henry both had ordered chicken tenders and French fries; Regina of course got a side salad that she started on first.
"You know, I remember that we all had dinner as a family when I didn't remember who you were, maybe we can do it again, you know with all of us" he said taking a bite of his fires. Regina just shrugged
"This kid is obviously a charming, if there is any family dinner in the near future, the only way that family is sitting at our table is if there a part of the menu" The Queen seethed glaring at the boy "What do you think roasted Swan, a Charming gravy to soak it in and for dessert a Snow covered brownie" The Queen said with a smile
Regina fought her growing smile and took a deep breath trying to ignore the woman also trying to get her to go away but she couldn't, deep down she sought confront in the Evil Queen, she made her feel not so alone. It kept her mind focused on what she didn't want to become, then having her every other thought be on how to kill the Charming's.
Henry was in midsentence when he stopped and looked toward the door "Mom, um…" he began when the Queen cut drowned him out
"Now things are going to get interesting, let's see how long you contain me now" she taunted looking excitedly at the door.
Regina didn't need to turn around to know that who it was she could feel him outside the door, hear Roland's laugh and his little feet jumping up the stairs to the door, in the mist of all the commotion that was going on in the diner.
Her heart raced when she heard the door open "You have to try the burgers mama, papa gets them for me all the time!" Roland squealed
"Alright sweetheart" Marian said
Regina tensed in her seat and kept her eyes on her food which she no longer wanted
"Mom" Henry said reaching across the table to touch her hand when Regina quickly removed it and put it in her lap
"I'm fine Henry" she said still looking at her plate
Regina could feel the Charming's eyes on her and Ruby and granny were no help either because they stared as well.
"Regina!" Roland yelled running to her side
"Go ahead Regina" The Queen taunted again "Don't be rude he said hello"
Regina looked down at the boy and ran her fingers in his hair "Hello dear" she said as passive as possible when deep down she just wanted to pick the boy up and hug him for saying her name the way he had always said it, with such happiness.
"I have missed you" he said with a huge smile on his face dimples so big and deep it even made the Evil Queens heart melt a little
"Children that cute should be rounded up and drowned" She said frowning at the boy, but she still couldn't hide the hint of the smile on her lips as she watched him interact with Regina
"Roland" came a wary voice, followed by a pair of hands pulling Roland away front he table, they of course wasn't Robin's hands but Marian's.
"Ugh" she growled
Marian was dressed in a pair or blue jeans a light brown shirt on with a green net shirt/shawl that fit like a shirt but loose enough to be a shawl, and going around her waist was a belt that was designed like a ring of palm size brown and gold plates, which showed off the woman's slim waist and hips. She wore a plain thin chain around her neck and a pair of gold studs. Regina had to admit the woman cleaned up very well, she was beautiful.
"Mama, this is Regina, she took me and daddy to go get ice cream, do you remember daddy?" Roland asked his face turned up to Regina's right
Regina's heart raced and she tried desperately to calm it, she could smell his forest-y scent, she knew his step pattern and when he came close enough to be in her peripheral view, her heart skipped a beat.
"Yes I do" he said his voice so smooth it washed over her like a warm breeze at the beach "Your Majesty" he said looking down at her
"Look at him Regina or, you'll cause a scene"
Regina took in a deep breath and soon regretted it, with him being so close she had just gotten a lungful of the man she was trying dangerously hard to forget, she looked up into his bright blue eyes and amazing grin, that didn't reach his eyes but still amazing regardless, instantly she wanted to reach out and touch his face, embrace him and not care who saw them, she just wanted to be held by him.
"Robin" she said low and weak and inwardly cursed herself for being so readable
Henry hated seeing his mother like this and watched her as she gulped slowly staring at the man but he also noticed that that the look between his mother and Robin hadn't gone unnoticed by Marian who frowned but remained silent
"Maybe we can get ice cream again with mama this time?" Roland asked excitedly at Regina
"Um.. I don't think so, but your papa can take you and your mommy anytime" she said with a small smile.
Roland frowned not understanding why the four of them couldn't hang out "But I want you to come too" he whined
Regina was about to say something when Marian picked him up "Roland, the Queen is very busy, but like she said your papa and I can take you" she said turning away from the Regina. Roland sadly agreed and gave her a sad wave goodbye as they moved to go sit a table down from them.
Robin lingered a little while longer talking to Henry who kept glancing at his mother her eyes were back on her plate
"That's it? That's all the fight you're putting up, do something! He is about to walk away, stop thinking of how others will see you, he is yours you had him first until that bitch brought his wife back" the Queen yelled banging on the table of course no one heard it or saw her but Regina was getting riled up again and she felt the Queen's pull on her.
"Damn It Regina look at him, he wants you to say something to him! You're the one that was crying over him a few a days ago and now nothing! Do you really think he's standing at this table to talk to that little shit!" it was all the moment she needed to get angry
As Robin turned to leave Regina's eyes flickered black and she reached out and grabbed his hand, feeling the sudden warmth he turned around to look at her, she just stared up at him with sad eyes screaming at him to pull her up to her feet and kiss her.
"I miss you" she said softly once it was out her mouth her head begged to whatever god was up there that he hadn't heard her but the look in his eyes said that he did and the look on Henry's confirmed it.
"Mom" Henry said when a few of the patrons including the Charming's and Marian looked at her, although they hadn't heard her, she was still holding the hand of a man who was clearly very married
Her eyes were back to normal and beside Henry was a smiling Evil Queen
"Let's see you, get out of this"
"Oh, I… I'm sorry" she said quietly releasing his hand "Enjoy your dinner" she awkwardly said with a quick nod
Robin looked like he wanted to pull her into a hug but she quickly looked away from him to Henry "So, you said you were getting better at math, do you have a favorite function in math that you would rather do than any other?" She asked hoping that Robin got the hint to leave her side before they both did something they would regret
Robin nodded slightly "Um… Thank you your Majesty, you as well" he said walking away from her but glancing back as he headed toward his table
As he sat at his table, effectively blocking her view of the Charming's but facing her of course; Marian glanced at her leaning over getting Robin's attention and when she did she pulled him into a kiss that clearly was a message to Regina to leave her family alone. It wasn't sloppy or over done just a simple 'I don't know what is going on here but this is my family' kiss, which ended with the both of them smiling at each other lovingly
The Evil Queen had done as Regina and followed Robin with her eyes when he walked to his table and watched as Marian basically marked her territory "She did not just do that" she growled then she looked back at Regina "She did not just do that!" she yelled appearing on the other side of Henry standing
Regina sucked in a sharp breath as she felt a tear slide down her cheek she quickly wiped it off and hoped Henry hadn't seen it but no such luck when she glanced at him and she saw sadness and pity in his eyes and she couldn't take it the one thing she didn't want to see in her son's eyes was pity especially when it came to her.
"Robin is ours that bitch would be dead right now if weren't for that… DAMN FAMILY!" yelled as her began to glow purple. Regina felt the anger boil within her and she wanted just as badly as The Queen to go over there and show Marian a thing or two but this was not the time nor place and the only one who will look a fool is her since no one other than her, Robin and Henry knew they were even dating
She placed a $50 dollar bill on the table and stood "Um… Henry I have a lot of work to get done okay" she said walking over to him leaning down to kiss his head "I will call you, okay, I love you" she said turning around and walking out of the dinner ignoring his calls after her
Once the cool air seemed to hit her, she could finally breathe deep and push down the tears that were threatening to spill even further from her eyes.
"Why did you leave? Ugh… you could have shown her how to really claim someone! Whatever" sighed once realized that Regina was ignoring her "Although I must say you handled, my little strategy surprisingly well" the Queen said deadpanned walking down the steps behind Regina
"Go away!" she growled
"Oh, I'm sorry" she heard a familiar voice say
She whipped around to see Robin standing behind her
"I… I wasn't…" she stuttered "Did you need something" she asked her heart racing when he walked closer to her
"Are you alright?" he asked concerned
"I'm fine" she said quickly looking everywhere but his eyes she was afraid that if she looked at him she would do something stupid like kiss him, and tell him she missed him and how much she wanted him to just hold her even if it were only for a second. Even the Evil Queen seemed to be drawn to him she walked near him
"He followed us, no one ever followed us… they just left us, Henry didn't even follow us" The Queen said her eyes on him, her hand hesitantly reaching out to touch him.
"I can see that you're not" he said stepping toward again, his scent filling her nose
"Robin, please" she said in a breathless whisper but not retreating from him
"Regina, look to me"
"He's here, Look at him" The Queen urged not taking her eyes off of him
She shook her head, everything in her body screamed for her to just run but her heart kept her eyes and her feet glued to the ground; she just wanted to be near him even if they were only 5 feet away
He quickly closed the distance between them and grabbed her arms pulling her to him, gently lifting her head up, his hot breath washed over her face like a tub of warm water that she would have sat in all day even if it became as cold as ice.
The Queen touched his face, and although Robin couldn't feel it she did, she sighed, leaning her head against his cheek and for the first time in her life Regina watched a tear fall from her eye
"He loves us" she whispered
"Please look at me" he whispered
Regina looked up at his eyes and gasped even though she had seen them just minutes ago it was like seeing an old friend after years of being apart. Her eyes filled with tears as he brought both his hands up to touch her cheek, to which she leaned into and as her eyes closed a tear fell from her eye, which slid right down the length of his hand
"I know you must hate me, but I…" he began when Regina cut him off
She looked between his eyes seeing and feeling nothing but pure love for her, she leaned forward placing her hands on his face and capturing his mouth in a passionate kiss. It was filled with want, pain and sorrow for everything they left unsaid, they stood there for seconds but for them it was eternity a lifetime, they could have stayed that way forever caught in a mindless-world blurring-abyss and only when they need air did they apart, breathing heavy they leaned their foreheads on each other not wanting to move too far apart.
More tears fell from her eyes as she tried to catch her breath, sliding her hands down, so they rested on his chest.
"I don't hate you… I never could" Regina said sighing, her eyes closed as Robin brushed the stray tears away with his thumbs.
"Regina…" he began
"No" she said sniffing and pulling back a bit to look at him "It's okay"
"It's not"
"Robin, Marian is…" she could bring herself to say it "Your family is back together, Roland has his mother again, I can't… I will not ruin that" she said pulling away from him and sucking in a big breath "I should've kissed you it was wrong and… I… it won't happen again" she said shaking her head wishing that the pain that surged through her heart would stop.
"Regina don't do this don't give up on us" he said closing the distance between them again grabbing her arms
Regina frowned shaking her head "I'm not going to make you choose between your family and me" she said trying to pull away from him but he wouldn't let her go "You once told me that you would have walked through hell to have her back and I agree I would have done the same for Daniel. The only difference is you emerge from that place with a second chance to be with your wife…" she said with her eyes brimming with tears "…and I didn't" she whispered as the tears fell
"Regina, please" he says reaching up to wipe her tears
"Robin" Marian's voice says getting both their attention
Robin released Regina as turned away from the door to wipe her face
Not wanting to comment on what she clearly saw, she just looks at him folding her arms "Is everything okay?"
"Ugh this…" The Queen who had remained silent suddenly said "No everything is not fine can't you see your interrupting something!" she growled
Robin sighed looking back at Regina who still had her back to him "Um… yeah" he said starting walk toward his wife
Watching the man retreat from them the Queen looked at Regina and then back at Marian "Screw this" she said walking toward Regina "We didn't lose everyone we ever cared about just to play good girl and watch our happy ending walk away from us just because the Charming's didn't mind their damn business and ruined another one of our happy endings!"
Regina quietly gasped as the Queen took over; the sound had Robin turning to face her along with Marian.
"No everything is not alright" Regina said anger in her face as she walked closer to the diner door "I was in the middle of a conversation, which you rudely interrupted" she said glaring at the woman
"About what! Because whatever you need to say to him you can say to me" the woman said not backing down
"Marian" Robin said trying to calm his wife
"What was being said is none of your business!" Regina yelled
"Regina… Your Majesty" he said putting a hand at both women but he went ignored as the two women continued to yell at each other
"It is if it involves my husband!" Marian yelled back loud enough to get the attention of a few patrons who were looking out the window as other got up from their seats to stand at the window as well.
Regina looked at the people in the windows and her anger just inflamed even more "Hasn't anyone ever taught you that when you speak out of turn to a royal the punishment could very well be death" Regina said dangerously calm
"Regina don't" Robin halfway begged and demanded at the same time
"I wasn't afraid of you in the Enchanted Forest and I'm not afraid of you now!"
"Let's test that" she said throwing her hand toward the woman
"REGINA, NO!" robin yelled as Marian was thrown back toward the glass diner door, shattering it as her back came into contact with it. The door flew open as Marian slid a good 6 feet in the diner
"MARIAN!" Robin yelled running to her
Regina briskly walked behind him as everyone cowered or ran from the door as she approached
Prince Neal screamed in the back of the diner
"Marian, please… are you alright?" Robin asked as he kneeled beside his wife
"Mama" Roland yelled as he went to run to her when Charming grabbed hold of the boy as Snow tried desperately to quiet down Neal. The last thing she needed was Regina turning her wrath on their newborn
"Regina, stop this!" Emma yelled "You're mad at me not her"
"Mom" Henry yelled "Stop!"
Regina looked at the boy frowning at him "You" she said pointing at Henry "Shut up!" as just as she said it Henry's mouth clamped shut. Panic filled his eyes as he grabbed at his mouth
"You too" Regina yelled at the Snow who was rocking Prince Neal and the baby was quickly silenced
"Hey!" Emma yelled running toward the woman her mother's instinct kicking into high drive
Regina simply flicked her hand to her right sending the woman flying over the bar and into Granny, Hook ran to check on both women; Ruby barked loudly shifting into her werewolf form and charming at woman.
Regina clenched her hand into a fist as the wolf jumped midair, a high pitched cry sounded when the air was knocked out of Ruby's lungs, Regina threw her hand to ward the floor and Ruby slammed hard to the ground
"Regina!" Charming yelled as he pushed Snow and a screaming Roland further into the booth, his only weapon a steak knife that came with his dinner.
Regina threw her hands out to her sides effectively slamming everyone in either a booth or wall, getting them out of the way.
"You know what the problem is…" she said walking over to Marian who was coughing and slowly sitting up
"Regina, stop this!" Robin demanded standing in her way she threw her hand toward him, sending him flying toward back, toward the bathrooms
"…I have lost my intimidation factor, well that's about to change right now, starting with you…" she said bending down grabbing the woman by her throat and forcing her to her feet "…maybe the masses will cower at sight of your lifeless body, dangling from my wrist" she said her yes turning as black as coal, raising the woman up further off the ground.
Marian grabbed hold of Regina's wrist, kicking her feet frantically as she struggled to breath
"REGINA!" a voice boomed from the back
As Regina looked passed Marian, an arrow zipped past her running alongside the length of her right arm and stopping with dull thud as it hit the wall behind her
Regina screamed releasing the woman who fell hard on the ground gasping and heaving for air, as Regina cradled her injured arm. She looked to the direction the arrow came from and her eyes went wide, when she was met with a pair of fuming blue eyes glaring at her, his face twisted in such a scowl it would be hard to imagine that a smile once graced her lips, in his hands laid an crossbow, loaded with another arrow aimed directly at her
"You touch my wife again and the next arrow is going straight to your heart" he said spit sputtering from his mouth as tears filled his eyes. Regina couldn't tell if they were for her, because he was disappointed that she would harm Marian or if they were just for Marian, either way he was livid with her and his threat was very serious
Regina took a step back glaring at the man, how could he choose them over her, how could he have chosen Marian when she was his soul mate, Marian would be a nonfactor if Emma had left her in the past, shaking her head slowly a single tear fell from her eye and just as quickly as it had fallen she disappeared in a puff of purple smoke.
As soon as Regina left her magic had released everyone
"Marian!" Robin yelled running to the woman, looking her over and over
"I'm fine, I promise" she said as she coughed and sat up
Roland ran to her and Robin crying and grasping at them both "It's alright" they both said trying to sooth the toddler
Prince Neal seemed to have quieted down although his light whimpers were still heard
"Great who pissed off the damn queen?" a gruff voice yelled from under the bar, Leroy emerged brushing off bits of glass and food from his clothes
"It doesn't matter who pissed her off, she has no right to treat people like this!" a woman yelled as she scooted out of the booth
"Yeah" a few others chimed in
"You said she was different in this land and from what I've just experienced, she is the same woman who had me locked in her dungeon!" Marian yelled standing to her feet
"No she is… she's just" Emma tried to explain but didn't want to tell the woman that she was the reason Regina was back to being Evil because in this future her husband is Regina's soul mate.
"It's complicated" she said sighing
Henry still sat in the booth and had not said a word to anyone, Emma walked over to him and sat on the opposite side but before she could say anything he slid out of the seat and onto his feet.
"Henry" Emma said as she began to stand
"We should have never came back! My mom was happy when we were away and for some reason every time someone in this family does anything to help; we end up making her sad or angry again!"
"Henry" Emma tried again
"No, it's true! I'm just so sick and tired of being losing! Because that's what we're doing, losing over and over again"
"That's not true" Charming said
"I left to go get Emma so she could defeat the Evil Queen and break the curse, she did but then my mom got sad because she I left her. She wasn't the Evil Queen here, yes she trapped us in a curse but from the stories in my book you guys were treated better here than in the Enchanted forest, but when I stayed Emma she got mad and started being bad again. When she helped bring Emma and Snow back from the Enchanted Forrest, we invited her to a dinner here at Granny's and everyone ignored her… including me, and she went back to being bad again. Then the whole Neverland thing happened and just a few days back, we lost Mr. Gold and my mom had to give me away just to save everybody. And now that she's good and she helped defeat the wicked witch, Emma saves someone's life because that's what hero's do and then it backfires" he said as tears streamed down his face.
Shaking his head and dropping his head in his hand he quietly said "She would have been much happier if we stayed in New York"
Snow walked over her grandson and lifted his head up so he was looking straight into her eyes "That is not true, I was with her the entire year and you know what? She thought of you every day, she thought of you so much it hurt. She stayed good because of you, because she knew that's what you wanted her to be hero, just like the people in your comic books. Yes, she's having a tough time now but in every story there is a great battle or huge obstacle that the main character has to endure so they can get to their happy ending and this just so happens to be Regina's. Mine and David's was finding each other, Jefferson's was his daughter, Tinkerbell's was her belief, Rumplestilskin was his love for Belle and finding his son, Neal's was finding you and Emma then making peace with his dad, Emma's was finally finding her home along with her family and now it's Regina's turn. She's just having trouble getting over her obstacle and…" she said as a tear fell down her cheek grabbing his hands "That's why she has family and friends to help her and that's what we're going to do okay?" she asked as he looked up at her and smiled, she couldn't help but pull him into a tight embrace.
"Yeah, well that wonderful but what exactly is this obstacle were supposed to be helping her with, sister" Leroy asked walking closer to them as Snow let go of Henry
"One that is not our place to share" she said simply before glancing at Robin and Marian
"So if we don't know how to help then how are going to…"
"The important thing is that the people who can change the outcome of this particular story know and it is up to them to choose whatever that is" she said to Leroy
"So in Lameman's terms we're all screwed" Leroy said under his breath as everyone groaned their grievances as well
"I don't believe that" Snow said
"Yeah well you're the only one" Granny muttered under her breath
"Granny" Emma said sighing
"Emma you were all here you witnessed the same thing we all did, not only did she throw this woman threw a glass door but she attacked her own the son, the same son she nearly burned the meeting hall down looking for."
"Yeah the only person who got her to leave was Robin and those two hate each other with a passion" Leroy said
"Well the passion part is right" Granny muttered when Ruby elbowed her
"What?" Marian said as she adjusted a now sleeping Roland as she looked at Robin "Is there something going on between you and the Queen?"
Robin looked at her debating on whether to lie or be truthful so he went with the halves of both and just avoided it all together
"Look we've had a long day, you need to rest and so does Roland, for now the Queen is gone so let's just all go home and meet up again tomorrow, to discuss what we should do" he said as he began to walk his family out of the destroyed diner door.
And soon everyone followed suit leaving Granny, Ruby and the Charming's to figure out what to do with all the damages.
Mayoral Mansion
Appearing back in her destroyed house, Regina clenched her arm, peering through the ripped fabric trying to assess the damage of her slightly bleeding arm.
"Why did you do that!" she yelled at the woman who angrily walked passed her, her feet crunching on the broken glass and ash that still lay on the floor.
"Why would attack Marian! I was handling it!"
The Queen turned to face Regina, her face the epitome of anger "HANDLING IT? BY SITTING AROUND HERE CRYING AND THROWING THINGS LIKE SOME INSOLENT CHILD!" She yelled "I HANDLED IT!"
"YOU ATTACKED HIS WIFE, EVERYONE IN THE DINER AND MY SON!" Regina yelled throwing her hands at the woman as a burst of magic erupted from her palms in full force.
The Queen frowned at her and blocked the magic with one hand sending the burst of power right back into Regina, sending her blasting back into the front door.
The impact caused a huge crack in the solid oak door; all the air escaped her lungs as she lay sprawled by the door.
She coughed and gasped as she sat up glaring at the Queen who briskly walked to her. The ash and debris clearing her path with every step, leaving a pristine trail on the floor in her wake
As she approached Regina she grabbed her by the neck pulling her up so they were standing eye to eye "Understand this everything I do is for you!" she seethed in her face
Regina pushed the woman away from her, her chest heaving as she glared at the woman
"Screw you; I would have never attacked Marian or Henry"
"Yes you would, don't you get it I am you, the deepest darkest, murkiest parts of your soul, the part you created to do the dirty work your precious little heart was too weak to do! Deep down you wanted to rip that bitch's throat out and silence that annoying little maggot, you call a son!"
"But why go after Marian! She did nothing except defend herself and…"
"Mark her territory!"
"And we wouldn't?!"
"We mark what is ours! And Robin…"
"Is hers! That is her husband!"
"Not in this timeline" She said looking at Regina with a wicked grin "I've seen how you've intend to handle this and as usual I'm unimpressed so now it's my turn" she said as once again she disappeared and Regina's eyes turned black
"And the first thing I'm going to do is make us look more like… me" she said waving her hand over her body so that she looked more like her regal self.
Dressed in an all-black coat with silver sleeves and collar, buttoned at the top to make the illusion of nothing underneath, Down her legs she wore long tight leather pants and boots, her long hair braided at the top and pulled into curly pony tail, two stray hairs perfectly curled on her forehead, around her neck was large circle pendant fashioned with a black ribbon and her lips and nails painted a smoky coal black.
"Now, it's time to redecorate" she said looking around the house as every room was filled with billows of purple smoke.
Granny's Diner
"Great now how are going to fix this?" Granny said looking at her diner as Ruby and Charming swept up the glass on the floor. While Henry sat with his head on the table, Snow feeding Prince Neal and Emma picking up what was salvageable, around the floor.
"I can help with that" A voice said walking up the steps crunching broken glass under her feet
Henry's head shot up at the sound of her voice and everyone looked toward the door
"Mom"
"Regina" Snow said as Charming walked to the table standing protectively by his wife and child
"Get out of my diner, witch!" Granny growled as Ruby did some growling of her own
"Don't worry I come in peace, so to speak" she said with an arch of her eyebrow and grin
"Regina" Emma says stepping forward
"Guess again, savior"
"What do you want and where is Regina?" Snow demanded pushing Charming out of her eyesight
"Well princess, your dear stepmother is still… somewhere… crying in a corner I'm sure" She said walking further into the diner as everyone back away from her. "I don't appreciate you weakening her by the way but children have that effect on their parents, mellowing them out or so I'm told, Cora didn't mellow out not like your precious Ava, if anything she became more vicious" she said sliding her hand across one of the tables as if she was seeing it for the first time "But that's not why I'm here" she said looking back at the group
"Then why are you here?" Ruby all but barked at the woman
Before the Queen could speak her hand shot up waving over the diner and everything was back to its clean pristine form, the glass door was back to normal even the sign was back on the door switched to close of course.
The Queen sighed irritated snatching her arm down "We have a difference of opinion Regina and I, she feels the need to clean where as I say we have a lesser breed to do it for us" she said as she walked over to the bar and hopped up on it so she was sitting cross legged facing the group "I'll give you a chance to make up for your wrongs, either surrender your life to me savior… and die or help send that bitch Marian back to the past so she can die"
"What kind of choice is that?" Emma says crossing her arms "Both ways involves someone dying and I'm not volunteering to be killed"
"So you will help me get rid of Marian, then?"
"No"
The Queen sighed jumping down "Well, I guess I'll have to kill you both then" she said with a smile as she started to walk toward the front door
Henry jumped from his seat and crashed into the Queen's chest
"Mom, please come back to us" he said tightening his grip around her back
The Queen stood frozen as Henry buried his face into her chest; she slowly gasped and lifted her hand to his head and running her fingers through his hair
"Henry" she whispered as her eyes faded back to their chocolate brown
"Mom" he said looking up at her
"Regina" Snow said standing with Prince Neal in her arms
"Roland is finally asleep and so is Marian, David would you mind accompanying me to Re…" Robin said coming through the door that separated the B&B from the diner, when he stopped dead in his tracks at the sight of Regina
"Regina" he said when her eyes met his
Regina's eyes turned black and the hand that she had in Henry's hair clenched tight scrapping her nails against his scalp. Henry let out a breathy yelp of pain and grabbed his mother's hand as she flung him away from her
"Hello thief" she said her voice dripping with hate as her lip curled
"Regina, I was coming to see if you were…"
"Alright… I'm fine no thanks to you and that damn arrow"
"Well you left me no choice; I wasn't going to let you harm others just because you were angry with me"
"I WASN'T ANGRY WITH YOU!" She yelled as a coffee cup shattered
"And what reason would you have to angry with Marian than?" Robin said walking closer just as angry
"That bitch interrupted me, and she…"
"THAT BITCH IS MY WIFE!" Robin yelled and the Queen gasped
"So you choose her?" the Queen scuffed shaking her head
"I hadn't chosen anyone but you made the decision quite clear for me" then he sighed releasing his anger "Regina, you have to understand the position that I'm in, I once told you I would have walked through hell to see my wife again"
"Yes I do it was before and after you kissed me" she said still glaring at him
"And your telling me had it had been Daniel who've returned and not my Marian, you would have ignored him and stayed with me?" and when she remained silent he continued "Then how can you ask this of me?"
What he said was right and the Queen knew it but she was so tired of losing and so tired of being sad that she would do anything just have what everyone else did.
"Because I have waited years for someone to love me and want me no matter what I've done and I finally find him and he doesn't even want me" she said as her eyes turned brown again shaking her head as a tear slid down her face her teeth clenching
Robin walked to her grabbing her hands "Regina, that's not true" he whispered to her as she took a step forward and laid her head on his shoulder so her nose was buried into his neck inhaling his scent. He wrapped his arms around her as she sniffed
"I hurt Marian… I'm sorry" she whispered
Robin sighed holding her tight "I know she's okay"
"And Roland"
"He doesn't understand a few things but he'll be fine"
Footsteps were coming toward the door "Mrs. Lucas have you seen Robin? I woke up and…" she said when her eyes laid on her husband and Regina, dressed in her Evil Queen clothes "What is she doing here? And why are you hugging her"
Regina stiffened in his embrace as her eyes clouded black
"Robin what is going on?" Marian asked stepping into the diner
"Why is it that every time…" The Queen began as she lifted her head off Robin's shoulder
"Regina please" Robin said tightening his grip on her
"Robin, what is going on" Marian demanded
The Queen peeled Robin's hands from around her waist, as she was about to throw her hand toward the woman Robin stepped in the way
"Regina! What are you doing?!"
"Making your choice easier"
"What choice" Marian yelled "Robin?"
"This one" the Queen said throwing up her arm again when Robin hit her hand down and swiftly grabbed her neck.
Henry, Granny and Charming both took a step forward afraid of what was getting ready to happen
It was purely instinctual, his hand around her neck, Regina could tell because there was no grip behind it was just a warning, to stop her from hurting Marian but the Queen was not so understanding "Looks like you made up your mind" she said as she sent a pulse of electricity through her body making him snatch his hand away from her neck. "Too bad it was the wrong choice" she said as she disappeared into a puff of smoke
Okay guys before you send me a bunch of hate mail, if you thought Robin wasn't going to protect Marian then you don't know love at all. BTW Marian won't always be the damsel in distress from the interview I read on "Hypable with Christie Laing" aka Marian she said that Marian ran with the merry men, she stole things right along with Robin so that's the chick I'm using badass-protective mom-merry girl Marian, because like Eddie and Adam has shown us there are no such things as a damsel in distress when it comes to OUAT.
So more fights to come and Elsa finally will be introduced early in the next chapter which will be updated on Friday
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