A/N: I was going to wait until I wrote continuations of all the other stories but I decided against it, I however will write more for my other stories! Sorry guys don't kill me! Please Review, it felt a bit rushed so sorry in advanced. Read my new Story called Free (;

Xoxo, RM

"She drives me crazy." Robin said rolling his eyes.

"She is lovely; I look forward to speaking with her later tonight." Regina said

"I'm glad." Robin said smiling, "I wanted to ask you something."

"It's not another piece of jewelry is it? Because if it is Robin, I really can't accept any more gifts."

"No, it isn't." Robin said pulling Regina into his arms and kissing her forehead, she smiled.

"As you've seen in the past balls, Locksley's wear green, always, and I was wondering if you would like to be a part of that tradition, it doesn't mean we're extremely likely to get married or anything I'd like to of course but- "

"Robin, you're rambling." Regina said chuckling

"I know, I know." He said, "I practiced this whole speech in my head but I'm lost for words when it comes to you Milady."

"Is that so?"

"It is." Robin said tucking a strand of hair behind Regina's ear, "So, what I'm trying to ask again, will you accompany me tonight?"

"Of course." Regina said

"Yay!" Ella yelled from the top of the staircase, "I'm glad you said yes because I already have your dress!" Ella squealed, Regina and Robin both chuckled.

"And what if I were to say no? What would you have done with the dress?" Regina asked

"Well, I would have convinced you one way or another." Ella said winking, "Now if you two would stop being in the honeymoon phase and quit sucking one another's face we must be getting ready for the ball!" Ella said loudly then twirling on her heel and making her way back to her room.

"I guess that is my que." Robin said, "I will see you this evening." Robin said picking up Regina's hand and kissing it.

"I'll see you soon." Regina said slightly blushing, she ascended the stairs as Robin watched her. He couldn't wait to see her later.

"So what do you think?" Regina asked coming out of the bathroom and into the bedroom, Ella had hired makeup artists, hair designers, fashion designers, everyone for the ball that night. Ella looked up from her phone at Regina, her hair was beautifully curled, her makeup dark, she had on a dark green off the shoulder long sleeved lace mermaid dress, Ella held her breathe, could Regina get anymore breathtaking?

"Ella." Regina said again more embarrassed

"Holy shit, you look amazing!" Ella yelled, "But there is one thing." Ella said

"What is it?" Regina asked, "Is the makeup off? I mean I don't wear a lot and it makes me feel heavy."

"No that's not it, you look beautiful." Ella said getting up and retrieving the box, she opened it and took out the necklace her dad had bought for Regina.

"This." Ella said walking towards Regina and placing the beautiful diamond necklace around her.

"There, even more lovely." Ella said, a tear forming in her eye. Regina turned around and cocked her head.

"Are you crying dear?" Regina asked

"No I'm fine dad's gonna be really excited." Ella said

"Thank you dear, now I do believe it's your turn to get all glammed up hmm?" Regina said sitting ever so regally on the bed.

"Okay." Ella said with a huge grin on her face.

Ella walked out of the bathroom with her makeup pretty similar to Regina's her hair was parted in the middle and curled, she had on an emerald green crystal cap sleeved chiffon long evening dress with matching earrings.

"You look absolutely beautiful." Regina said, Ella smiled then looked at the ground, Regina frowned and thanked the staff for their help and asked them if they would mind leaving the room. Regina waited for everyone to clear out of the room and had Ella sit down at her vanity.

"What's wrong buttercup?" Regina asked with her hand's on Ella's shoulders. Ella sighed and looked up at the mirror, her eyes were watering and she choked back a sob. She definitely was not going to ruin her makeup.

"Ella, you've cried so much these past days. Honey." Regina said pulling her up from her seat and hugged her tightly. Ella squeezed her eyes shut, focusing on her breathing she wrapped her arms around Regina and sighed.

"I'm being ridiculous; I think Jax is up to something. But I should just focus on tonight and how important it is for dad." Ella said, she pulled back and took a breath to compose herself.

"I'm sorry." Ella said

"Don't be, it's what I'm here for." Regina said kissing the side of her head, "Now I believe the dance should be starting any minute now, shall we?" Regina asked, Ella nodded and took Regina's arm.

Regina and Ella were some of the last to arrive, they stepped through the doors, the dance was in full swing, it looked like something you'd see out of a fairy-tale. It was absolutely beautiful.

"Regina." A voice said, Regina turned to see her knight in shining suit. Robin had on a black suit, he had shaved, and had a green bow that matched Regina's dress perfectly. Ella smiled.

"I'll let you too be alone." Ella said wiggling her eyebrows, Regina turned a bright red, and Robin chuckled.

Robin grabbed her hand and kissed her knuckles.

"Absolutely beautiful." He said

"Thank you, you're not so bad yourself." Regina teased, Robin laughed.

"Would you do me the honors of dancing with me, my fair lady?" he asked

"I'd love to." Regina said following him to the dancefloor, they were playing classical music, it felt so magical, she and Robin danced as if they were made for each other, with such elegance and grace it was hard to not look at.

"Hey there." Marian said pulling Ella out of her thoughts.

"Hey." Ella said with a small smile

"I'm sorry, I truly am for everything I've done. I should have been a better mother." Marian began

"It's fine." Ella said

"It isn't, but I hope we can fix it. At least try to be I don't know friends first? Then build up, I wanna be in your life, but I understand if you don't want me Ella."

"What you did to us is really hard to forgive but for Roland and Dad's sake, I'll try." Ella said

"That's all I ask." Marian said, she smiled at her daughter and placed her hand on Ella's cheek then walked away.

"Couple of the year huh? Regina and Robin?" A voice said as Ella was leaning against a wall, she turned to see Tiffany.

"They just might be." She turned her attention to the man next to her, he was slightly taller than Tiffany, he smiled at her, he had dimples, dark brown hair and was wearing a suit much like her fathers with a green bow to match Tiffany's dress, he was pretty attractive.

"You must be Jay!" Ella said smiling

"Yes and you must be the infamous Ella." Jay said taking her hand and pressing his lips to her knuckles

"That I am. It's such a pleasure to meet Tiffany's fiancé! I'm so happy for the both of you!" Ella said

"Thank you very much, she's my eternal companion." Jay said grabbing Tiffany's hand. Tiffany smiled and looked around for Ella's boyfriend. Ella followed her gaze.

"I don't know." She said quietly, Tiffany smiled sadly.

"Do try to have a little fun ok?" Tiff said

"I will! Go dance with your fiancé." Ella said winking, Jay smiled and lead Tiff to the dance floor.

"Hey lover." Kenzi said bumping her hip against Ella's.

"Hey babe." Ella laughed, "Hale! Great to see you, how's the band doing?"

"Great, a lot of gigs actually." Hale said

"That's awesome, you and the sirens totally deserve it." Ella spoke

"Thanks Ells, do you guys want a drink?" Hale asked

"I'm good." Ella said

"Sure babe." Kenz said, Hale left the two alone

"So what's up?" Kenz asked

"Nothing, I'm just enjoying the atmosphere." Ella lied

"Mmmhmm." Kenz hummed, "You're being weird, is it that jackass of a boyfriend again? I swear to god, Ella-"

"Kenz please." Ella said

"Fine fine, I love you, ok?" Kenz said

"I know." Ella said, Hale returned with shots.

"Where'd you get that?" Ella said chuckling

"Secret! Now bottoms up!" he said handing Ella, and Kenz each one. Ella gulped It down, the amber liquid burning her throat. Ella smiled at her friends.

"I'm sure he'll be here soon." Kenzi said

"Yeah." Ella mumbled, "Go dance, everyone else is, don't worry about me I'll just be chillin like a villain." Ella said reassuringly

"That was so lame, but okay my love." Kenzi said winking and pulling Hale to the dance floor.

Ella sat there smoothing out her dress, this wasn't like Jax to be late especially since she had just seen him a few hours ago. She sighed, watching Regina dance with her dad, Tiffany dancing with Jay, Kenzi with Hale. They all looked so happy, even Marian was dancing with Roland, she was glad she had come their relationship was going to be much better.

Ella got up and went to get some air, she opened a side door and walked out onto a balcony and just stared out into the dark night. She hadn't realized that someone was following her, he shut the door behind them and crept closer to Ella then encircled her waist. Ella jumped and turned around pushing away, then looked up, it was Jax. She cocked her head and rose an eyebrow he had on a marine's uniform, black jacket, white hat and even the white gloves.

"Where'd you steal that from?" Ella said jokingly, Jax smiled and rolled his eyes.

"I didn't steal it Ella." He said, "I wanted to tell you sooner but I was nervous."

"So this is what you've been up to?" Ella asked

"Yeah." He mumbled

"I guess that's good, Tiff and I had the idea you were some sort of underground mma fighter." Ella said leaning against the balcony.

"Although that sounds cool, that isn't the life style for me."

"Well sir, you sure do look good in a uniform." Ella said swaying her hips as she came closer to him, he laughed and pulled away before she could kiss him.

"Ella we need to talk." Jax said, Ella furrowed her brows

"Okay, go then." Ella said hugging herself

"I'm getting deployed." Jax said barely above a whisper

"What?" Ella said in disbelief, "I don't understand."

"Understand what?"

"You're leaving me?" Ella said with tears filling her eyes

"No, I'm not leaving you like I love you but I have to go but I'll be back and it'll feel like nothing!" Jax said trying to step closer, Ella shook her head.

"When are you leaving?" Ella asked

"Tomorrow morning." Jax said

"What the fuck Jax!" Ella yelled, she didn't care her make-up was going to be ruined, emotions spilling everywhere.

"How long were you even in the program!" she asked yelling

"A little over a year." He mumbled

"And you didn't think to tell your GIRLFRIEND what the hell you were up to? I guess everything was a lie then huh? Are you even a tattoo artist?"

"Yes I am; I still have the shop but I think this is such a great opportunity."

"A great opportunity." Ella huffed, "So you lied about cutting your hair because of your step sister then, you did it because of the Marines huh?"

"I didn't want to lie to you but you weren't in a good stage and this would have just added more stress on your part." Jax said

"What the hell do you know about me huh?" Ella yelled, she was scream crying, she shook her head shoved him out of her way, she had to get out of there. She threw open the doors and darted for the exit, everyone stopped and looked at the commotion.

"Ella wait!" Jax said running after her, she made it to the middle of the room, surrounded by her family and friends and her dad's workers when Jax had grabbed her wrist.

"Leave me alone!" she yelled crying, but his grip was tight.

"What's going on here?" Tiffany asked removing Jax's hold on Ella.

"Nothing." Jax said, "We just need to talk it out." Jax said to Ella

"No, we aren't talking anymore, you're a LIAR!" Ella said, she put her hands to the necklace with the ring on it and yanked it off.

"I was a fool to think that my life would be great again, everything was going great, but I guess I don't deserve it, I had a pregnancy scare but I was alright that you were the dad, I could have been your future wife but again apparently I don't deserve it." Ella said in between sniffles, "I was dumb to think we'd ever be something more." She threw the necklace at him and gave a final look at him.

"I'm always the second choice thank you for showing me that." Ella said darting out of the room.

Everyone grew silent, Jax picked up the ring and sighed taking off his white hat.

"I'm going to kill you!" Kenzi screamed she jumped towards Jax and began punching him.

"Kenzi no!" Robin yelled, he, Jay and Hale had to restrain her.

"You fucking idiot, you better leave before I will kill you. You hurt her again you bastard!" Kenzi said struggling against the three men.

"Go, we got things covered here. I think you and Tiffany should go after her." Robin said to Regina, the two women nodded and ran after her.