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HITTING THE TARGET

By Saori-Luna

"We all get a second chance, Regina"

She could not forget his words. She remembered him perfectly, standing in front of her, the bow in his hands, ready to kill her if she tried to hurt again anyone in the Enchanted Forest. And then his gaze helplessly, almost imploring her not to surrender to eternal sleep.

She did not understand why she could not get him out of her head. The thief was insufferable. And she could not let herself be around him anymore.

-Her Majesty, here are the arrows that you ordered.

Regina looked at the servant, pointing with one hand to let them beside her.

She hoped this would be enough to change the way Robin looked at her.

As if he knew her.

As if he has interested.

-Did you call me, Your Majesty?

Arrows flew swiftly toward his hands. They were beautiful, of the highest quality. But, why the Queen gave him a gift?

-Your Majesty?

-In Thanks for your help to enter the castle.

Robin stared at her. That woman was insufferable. Did she think she should buy his silence? He would never dare to reveal such personal things like what they had lived together that night.

A smile crossed his face as he approached her to bow in reverence and offer his hand.

-What do you want?

-Oh come on, Your Majesty, would not you want to test the quality of your gifts?

She never knew how he convinced her, but there she was, in the back of the castle, on her riding clothes, and waiting.

SHE WAS WAITING FOR HIM.

-I'm sorry, Your Majesty, I had to help Roland ...

The excuse was left unfinished. He had never thought that he coulld see her looking like that. Confortable clothing, hair down and almost no makeup .

-'Well? Are we going to try those arrows or not?

He was a good archer, she had to admit. And the arrows were very functional despite its material.

-Do you want to try, Your Majesty?

-Oh no, I do not use weapons.

He smirked.

-You don't have to be afraid, Your Majesty, I'll help.

She frowned. She was not afraid of anything, much less a common archer.

He knew he had won, as she approached him; He carefully placed the bow in her hands, and stood behind her, placing the arrow, and correcting her posture.

As he gave the indication, Regina let go of the arrow. A powerful gust of wind emanating from them. And hit the target.

Then she became aware of his closeness.

And he knew he had failed.

-Well, I think they are good arrows after all.- she said, as she began to walk away

He bowed in gratitude, it was obvious that she wanted to get away from him as soon as possible.

He totally gets her; she had thought that putting a price to his help, he would stay away from her.

She was a very stubborn Queen, he thought as he watched her disappear in a purple cloud.

She had not realized that he would help her, no matter what, with no intention of getting anything in return.

He would have to keep trying then, to make her to understand.

THE END

Author's Note: My beloved english readers, I'm sorry I wasn't to be able to post this on the propper day. Everything began on friday, a pretty busy day, so I'm late with my prompts. The prompt for day 5 is only spanish available, I want to take my time to translate it properly, ans it's a long story, so here is day 6, and later day 7. Hope you like it!