Disclaimer: I do not own Once Upon A Time or any of its characters. If I did Robin never would have died. Everything belongs to ABC.

Trigger Warning: This is rated M for a graphic scene near the end of this chapter. Do not proceed if you have an issue with violence or sex scenes.

Robin's POV

I was in the local tavern having a drink. I knew it would likely turn into a few. This is how I spend most nights when I'm not working. I drink alone. I do not have anyone to share a drink with so I sit a table in the tavern alone and drink as much as my heart desires. It usually goes the same every night. Either, someone bloody idiot decides to pick a fight with me because of what I do or I sit at the table and drink unbothered except when the bartender asks if I would like another.

"Another." I said when I saw a woman out of the corner of my eye as I finished my second beer; I assumed she was a server.

"I'm not a server." She said and I looked up. This blonde looked at me for a moment and sat down next to me. I found this odd as usually people tried to avoid me here; more so the women.

"Who are you?" I asked.

"You can call me Tinker." She said. That was an odd enough name, but I didn't question it as an actual server dropped off another beer in front of me.

"Anything for your lady, Hood?" The server asked.

"She's not with me." I said and server left but not before looking the two of us over strangely. When she was gone I turned back to Tinker. "Can I help you with something?"

"Actually, I'm here to help you." Tinker said and I laughed slightly. Help me?

"Sorry love, not interested." I replied and the woman looked disgusted. I could have taken offense to that, but honestly I shared those feelings.

"Not like that."

"Then how do you think you can help me?" I ask.

"Are you aware that King Leopold's castle is empty? The king is taking his wife and daughter on journey that will take a few days. They leave tomorrow." Tinker said.

"And what does this have to do with me?" I asked.

"Well, aren't you the famous Robin Hood whom steals from the rich and gives to the poor?" She questioned and I gave a nod. That was true and I had not been aware of the king taking his family away from his palace for this time. It definitely gave an opportunity for a job, but I still did not understand what this had to do with what this woman was proposing.

"What does that have to do with you helping me?" I asked.

"Well, I am giving you a job." Tinker stood. "You'll thank me later."

I stared at her for a moment as she walked away and out of the tavern. That was odd. I doubt I've ever encountered someone like her and I didn't quite understand what that was all about. But no matter. It was a job and surely the king would not miss a few pounds of gold. Those riches could feed dozens of poor families for weeks.

I would prepare to hit the palace tomorrow night.

It seems the woman was helping me; helping me help others. Though something about that woman was very questionable. I had a feeling there was more than just robbing the king, but no matter. It will be done.

Regina's POV

One evening, I was sitting outside in the garden by the apple tree that Leopold had put in for me. It was not just any apple tree. This one was outside my home as a child. I remember spending hours outside where this tree was planted and how eager I would be to taste the fruit on a summer's afternoon when they were ripe. Those were the days. Where nothing mattered. Even when I felt miserable because of the countless things my mother said or did to make me hate myself, I had an escape. I could escape outside to where this tree was planted and be alone. Under this tree, is also the place where I met Daniel. Wonderful memories came from this tree. Then, I had some freedom, but here at this palace, I have none. Even with Leopold attempting to give me some nostalgia by having the tree moved to here, it was not the same; not in the slightest.

"Your majesty," I looked over to see one of the palace guards. "The king is looking for you."

"Well, surely he knows where to find me." I replied. I knew he likely sent the guards to look for me. Leopold had issues, more so about not knowing where I was at all times.

"He is requesting you come see him in your chambers." The guard responded. I sighed, contemplating on whether I should go or not. He demands I come to the bedroom? Oh, I wonder why? I wanted to roll my eyes at the thought. I felt bile in my mouth and my entire body ached at the thought. I knew well enough how this would end and that was the last place I wanted to go. I was still recovering from two days ago, not to mention the countless other times Leopold needed me. I did not want it again. But I knew it wouldn't matter if I did or did not; the king gets what he wants.

"Your majesty," The guard spoke again.

"Alright," I nodded, with a sigh. I got up and with the guard following behind, I went up and found Leopold waiting patiently for me.

"There you are." Leopold stood. "Thank you, Frances. You may leave."

The guard nodded before closing the door, leaving us. I glanced behind me as the door shut and when my eyes returned, looking forward, Leopold was in front of me.

"I did not know where you were." He spoke.

"I'm where I always am." I wanted to roll my eyes. Where else would I be? That tree in the courtyard is the most peaceful place in this wrenched place. I was startled initially as Leopold had a grip on my jaw. I winced slightly as his thumb went over a sensitive spot. I had been too loud during our last encounter so he gave me a few reminders that other people lived in the palace. They don't need to know our business, Regina. I knew that I had to try and be quiet and he wanted to make sure I did not forget it. I was surprised there was not a noticeable bruise but the king would not stand for there to be visible marks.

"I could not find you." Leopold stated. "I was worried."

"Why?" I asked. It astounded me how the king could be so paranoid about my whereabouts, considering he has made it virtually impossible for me to be anywhere he did not have access to. "I can't go anywhere."

Leopold hit me.

"You will not talk to me that way." He stated, sternly. He had the look of the devil in his eye, for a moment as he stared at me.

"I apologize." I said, only because I hoped I could avoid another hit. But he hit me a few more times anyways.

"You need to show me respect. Just as I show you." He stated after he hit me for the fourth time in the first five minutes I have been with him today. I wanted to laugh at that response. He calls this showing me respect? I'd really hate to see what his disrespect would look like.

"I just apologized." I stated.

"You can make it up to me." He said as he started to undress. "Now."

"I'm really sore from the other day." I said, shaking my head. I really did not want to. The thought of him inside me again made me feel sick. I would literally do anything else for him if it meant I did not have to have sex with him.

He did not look pleased at the answer. "I am not asking."

I felt afraid, very afraid.

"I need this to hold me over until I get back." Leopold said as he took off the last piece of clothing he had on. It gave everything I had not to look away in disgust. What he said didn't even register in my head; at first.

"Wait—" I said when I realized what he said.

"On the bed." He said, taking a step closer.

"Wait." I said, seriously. I looked him in the eye, praying that would be enough to get him to wait. "Are you going somewhere?"

"I have some business to attend to. Snow and I have to leave for a few days." Leopold explained. "That's why getting this now is so important to me. I will be without you for so long."

This was my chance to get out of this palace. As much as I hated being around the king, getting out of the palace to anywhere else sounded like paradise. I did not even care if I had to be with him every second we were outside the kingdom. I did not even care if he insisted on more sex during the journey. I just wanted to get out of here. I was going stir crazy. I desperately needed air.

"You don't have to be." I told him. "You could take me with you."

Leopold started to laugh.

"You could. It could be a nice getaway from the palace for a while." I added.

"Regina, please, I have important business to attend to and I cannot have any distractions." Leopold replied.

"You're taking Snow with you." I pointed out. I would think his daughter would be more of a distraction than his wife.

"She is the princess and she wants to be inversed with the kingdom." Leopold defended.

"And I am the queen. Don't you think I should be involved anything that has to do with the kingdom? And I seriously doubt I could be any more of a distraction than your child." I retaliated and I was met with him hitting me again.

"Don't you dare speak to me like that or about Snow in that manner." He scolded. "And why is it that you want to go so desperately? Are you planning to run off?"

"I am here all the time. I just wanted to get some air, see outside the kingdom for once—"

"You're planning to run." Leopold did not seem to believe me. It was true, the thought had definitely crossed my mind, but I knew in all honesty that it would be pointless to run. I had nowhere to go. I had nothing. It was true, I would rather have nothing than be stuck here in this so-called marriage. But I also knew with his resources he would find me and I would probably be punished accordingly. I get punished to harshest extent when Leopold did not like my tone. It would be stupid to run, especially without a thought out plan. I just wanted some air.

"No I just—" He hit me again before I could get another sentence out.

"You're not going anywhere. The queen is going to stay right here where I know she will be safe and will be waiting here for me when I return." Leopold said as he then started to rip off my clothes.

After he ripped off my clothes, he then pushed me onto the bed. I tried to push him off me and away. When that didn't work. I attempted to move away from him. He pinned me on stomach with my face pressed hard against the mattress. I could see his face out of the corner of my one eye as I tried to fight my way out of his grasp, but I was no match. He was older, bigger, and stronger. I had the sudden urge to attempt magic, but I couldn't. I was afraid of what he might do after an attempt of the sorts. I am not well inversed with magic. I probably wouldn't even do it right. There was no point in trying.

"You're going to miss me while I'm going." Leopold whispered in by ear before biting it.

I flinched. I managed to move in away where he lost his grip on me for a moment. I attempt to move but he was too quick. To stop me, he sat on my thighs with his knees. I felt a sharp pain in my muscles from the pressure of his body weight. He had his hands on my back and slowly ran down my spine with them before leaning and kissing me on the neck. My skin wanted to crawl.

I held my breath for a moment.

"Please…" I begged. He wasn't even in me yet and I felt so much pain. I had a feeling this was going to be worse than the last time.

He pulled my hair, pulling my head in a way that put a strain on my neck, not to mention it almost felt like he was pulling the strands out by the roots. He placed his other hand on my chin and then started kissing me, forcing his tongue down my throat. I gagged. Even when I gagged, he did not stop for what felt likes minutes. When I gagged I thought I would vomit.

"You want this too. You know you want this." Leopold stated.

He seriously believed I liked this?

He forced himself inside me from the back. And we stayed like that for a while until he decided, he wanted me in a different position. He flipped me over and as I attempted to move—attempt to fight him—he grabbed me by the neck and choked me. I couldn't breathe.

"You're mine." Leopold whispered as he finally let go once he forced himself inside me. I finally could take in a breath. He came and then he kept going. Harder. Deeper. He kept going and eventually pulled out. The pain lingering and intensifying.

Eventually he got off the bed and then started to redress. I looked and noticed a good amount of blood on the sheets. I guess the bleeding got him to stop.

"You need to learn how to enjoy yourself, Regina." Leopold stated. "This is the most fun you'll ever have." He came over and kissed me on the mouth once more before standing to leave the room. "I will see you in a few days and then we'll have some more fun."

After he was gone, I didn't hold back and cried. I threw my face in one of the pillows on the bed and sobbed. I made sure no one would be able to hear me. With my cries muffled, I could let it out. I thought about his words. Fun? I wondered if he truly believed I wanted and enjoyed what he did to me. I wondered why it got worse each time. I wondered if it would eventually stop hurting and I would just become numb to it? In a way, I am probably hoping for that. Because if this pain continues, I do not know if I would even want to continue living. Some would see it as selfish a tragedy if I died. They would see the king whom lost another wife. The princess whom lost another mother. But no one would see me, whom was in so much pain she could not take it much longer.

I laid there sobbing while I continued to bleed. I did not even care if I died here. At least then, the pain would be over. I could be free from him.

A/N: Tinkerbell stepped in and while the king and Snow are away, Robin is going to attempt to rob the castle. Next chapter will be when Regina and Robin meet.

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