Hello, girls.

First, I'd like to thank my friends Monica and Gabi for reviewing this story. You're amazing!

I want to thank for your reviews on last chapter too. There are a lot of questions I can't answer right now…sorry! I don't want to give you spoilers (Hahahaha) but I can assure you that all those questions will be answered on the next chapters; this is only the beginning of the story.

I have seen a lot of you waiting for Robin and Regina conversation. They will have it but first I wanted to write, at least a little, of Robin's pov. The show isn't showing what he is thinking about this mess and I don't want to do the same in this fic. He had done some mistakes but he has feelings too; he was used by Zelena and now she is pregnant, for God's sake! Writers…Show us more of Robin's pov, please! hehehehe

Additionally, this chapter will introduce a new character. I had that planned for a while and can you image my surprise when I saw they're casting an actor to play King Arthur? Yes, this new character is King Arthur and my actor's choice to play him on this fic (hahahaha) is Barry Sloane (he played Aiden Mathis on Revenge TV show).

Just some warnings:

This is an OQ fanfic but I think the way things are happening on the show is not right, that's why I began to write this story. I perfectly understand Robin's situation, I'm not judging him or anything like that. But c'mon… Until when will he make wrong choices, come back to Regina and she'll be alone, waiting for him and understanding everything so easily? Because, my friends, I'm almost sure they won't let OQ alone in the show; I think they'll put Robin in a difficult situation and forced him to choose again, and if this happen, we know what or who he'll choose; his honor lays with the baby, not with Regina….unfortunately.

Many of you have asked me if Regina will have a new love interest on this fic and I canforward: yes, she will. Don't get me wrong and don't give up on reading this fic but I think Robin will fight for Regina only when he feels he is losing her, that she won't be there for him forever. Regina is his second chance, not his second (or last) choice. I promise you that I won't write a lot of stuff about Regina and this guy (I can't…I still have faith in Robin and I still love OQ! Hahahaha), only the necessary to make Robin wake up and fight for her love. Arthur will be like a friend (with some benefits, of course) for her. Regina is pretty, sexy, hot, intelligent, strong, have a big heart and I think it's time for other man to see these things on her and Robin to see that other man can have an interest on her. Robin has to make his final choice, of once for all, and I think this new man can help on that (Let's give Robin a little push! hehehehehe).

Anyway, I hope you enjoy it and I promise their conversation will start on next chapter, as some troubles and angst too!

CHAPTER 3

Robin had been working at the sheriff station since David invited him over one month ago. His job was basically to help with casual things but mainly patrolling the woods. There he was, in the middle of the forest. It had been a quiet period in Storybrooke; no more villains, no dangerous enemies or nothing to disturb this peace.

He was walking through the trees when something catch his attention.

A log.

Their log.

Robin smiled as he remembered their conversation there.

Stunning.

You can't steal something that's been given to you.

You still own me that drink.

Since then, Robin knew it wasn't her heart that had been stolen, but his. He had never felt this strong feeling for any woman before, not even for Marian. He had been attracted to Regina since the first moment he laid his eyes on her in the Enchanted Forest. She was an infuriating and stubborn woman but he loved that. She challenged him and he always loved to push her buttons. With her was different and powerful; something he couldn't fight against it, even if he wanted to. Maybe that was why they called it as soulmates connection. It was deep; he could feel it, feel her. He knew he had fallen for her, head over heels.

Therefore they had little time to spend together. After this short time of joy and happiness, everything changed; he had hurt his beautiful queen by choosing to stay with Marian. It was not what his heart wanted but it was the right thing to do, the honorable one. Wasn't it? Soon he had figured out that it wasn't. He couldn't live with his honor but without his heart.

Then he went after her and told her about his feelings. That night was the best night of his life. He had made his choice, and it was her. Only with her he could feel his heart beating again.

Fuck his damn code!

He wouldn't be a man of honor if he had chosen to live a lie, even if it was with his wife.

Wife?

Robin chuckled sarcastically.

The destiny had screwed things up again. He had to leave the town, leave her behind. He didn't want to, but if he didn't, his wife would die and this would be his fault. Then he left Storybrooke, leaving her forever. There was no way to come back; he'd never see her again. All this had happened so fast that he was dizzy. He didn't know what he was supposed to say to her; he didn't want to say goodbye but he had to.

I…

I know…

And then it was over. He crossed the town line, leaving her behind, only as a precious memory to keep forever in his mind and his heart. But he had to move on for his son's sake, and he did. At least he had tried to adjust himself into that new life in New York.

He had even deleted her phone number; he was trying to do the right thing for his son and Marian. She helped him in the past and she was an important part of it. She was a nice woman who loved him and he loved her. Of course he still loved her; she was the mother of his son, his wife, his friend. But one thing is to love someone, another thing is to be in love with someone. You can love a lot of people at the same time: your parents, your friends… but to be in love, you only can do it for one person and that person was not Marian.

He had to try and he was trying until everything fell apart again. That woman he was trying so hard to live with wasn't Marian, she was Zelena.

Life is a cruel joke! Worse than a joke because now that woman was pregnant.

Pregnant, for God's sake!

She's having a baby of his but it wasn't his fault.

Or was it?

He didn't know. If he had known the truth, he'd have never moved on. Never! She had used him, lied to him, pretended to be his wife…she killed his wife! He was so screwed! He didn't feel anything for that despicable woman but now she was pregnant. He couldn't "unpregnate" her, could he? He'd never let that insane woman taking care of this baby.

Jesus Christ!

Despite all this mess, Regina's behavior was killing him most. He knew he had hurt her again. She had said she understood this situation and that they'd face it together. At first, he had almost believed her but now he noticed she was different. Every time he had started a conversation with her, she had avoided it, saying everything was fine. Except he knew it wasn't; but he was giving her space, he didn't want to force her into something uncomfortable. When she is ready to tell him about what she was feeling, he would be more than glad to listen.

"Man, you're late! Was there some trouble in the forest?" David asked him as soon as Robin arrived at the sheriff station.

"Hm?" Robin was still thinking about Regina and their relationship, completely distracted from his surroundings.

"Robin! Wake up!" David yelled at Robin.

"I'm sorry, man. I was lost in my thoughts." Robin apologized.

"Oh, I did notice that. It's about Zelena's pregnancy, isn't it?" David asked him.

"Kind of, I mean…yes, and all implications coming along with that." Robin rubbed a hand over his face.

"It's a difficult situation, really complicated!" David said with comprehensive eyes.

"I don't know how things turned into this mess! A woman that I even know had manipulated me because of her obsessive plan for revenge is now carrying a baby of mine. And if that wasn't enough, she's Regina's sister!" Robin said, pacing back and forth.

"Yeah! This is a mess! What about Regina? How is she handling this?"

"She's a tough and amazing woman. We've decided to face this together but…" Robin interrupted his answer and stared at the floor.

"But what?" David asked him.

"It's just…she is weird lately. I don't know! Sometimes, I think she has changed her mind about facing this situation together but she is afraid to tell me!" Robin answered with a tense voice.

"Every time I had tried to approach her, to have a real conversation with her, she'd shut me out… run away, make up an excuse and says she is fine, that we're fine. I don't want to pressure her or anything like that, I'm giving her space but I can feel she's holding something." He admitted nervously.

"Listen, you know I have a complicated history with Regina. For a long time Snow and I had to run away from her, she almost killed us and I wished her dead several times. But she has changed, I can see it now and I respect her for it. I had never seen Regina happy before and I have to admit that sometimes it scared me." David said and Robin chuckled.

"She is important to Snow and now they're getting along. Regina is helping us against the villains and if you told me this a while ago, I'd never believe you…but here she is, helping us! I never thought I'd admit this, but Snow is right: Regina is family. Anyway, I just want to ask you to not hurt her again…" But Robin tried to interrupt him.

"David…"

"I know, it was not your intention and you didn't have a choice, I understand. I have been in your place before and I've made some mistakes too, I'm not judging you. Just try to talk to her and make her happy." David concluded.

"I will, I promise you! I just don't know how to have this conversation."

"Try a different approach." David suggested.

"A different approach? What do you mean? I have tried everything but nothing's worked and every time she goes check on Zelena, she comes back worse. I don't know what to do but I know I have to do something." Robin was sounding a little desperate.

"Buy some flowers, chocolate, I don't know! Make a surprise for her." David said.

"Regina doesn't like flowers and I think a box of chocolate wouldn't resolve this situation. David, I'm not good at this things, I had lived in the forest my whole life. I don't know how to please a woman in this world." Robin chuckled shyly.

"Take her to dinner in a special place. I don't know, man…You know her and you should know what she likes." David completed.

"Dinner is a great idea since we almost haven't eaten together in the past weeks. She always gets up early, spends her whole day working and comes home too late at night. She is avoiding me, I know." Robin completed with unshed tears in his eyes.

-"See? Take her to dinner with you. Think about some special place."

"Special place? Here in StoryBrooke? I'm not taking her to have dinner on Granny's!"

"Well, I already gave you the idea. Now, is up to you to figure out how you're going to put this plan on motion. Just think about some place fine. A place she'd be comfortable." David said, leaving a thoughtful.

** FlashBack On **

"Come on in, Regina!" Robin said little impatient.

"There's no way I'm going in inside this thing!" Regina scoffed and crossed her arms.

"Your car is on repairs and you have to go to work. Come on, I'm offering you a ride." He was still trying to convince her after a few minutes.

"Thank you, but I prefer to walk."

"Don't be so stubborn! The car is fine, we fixed it." He was sighing loudly and running a hand through his hair.

"Oh, I can see that!" She bit out sarcastically, looking at the car.

"That are only a few details, but the car is fine, I assure you." Robin said and gave a softly pat on the car's roof.

"And don't call her a thing! You might hurt her" He tilted up an eyebrow.

"Her? Really? And since when she has feelings?" She tilted her head and mocked, raising her eyebrows as she regarded him.

"Do you want to upset Henry? You know he's worked hard on this!" Robin played his last card to convince Regina.

"I can't believe you're doing this!" She pointed her finger at him, shaking her head.

"Using my son against me? You're not playing fair!" She argued.

He grimaced.

"Fine! I just hope I'm not contracting tetanus from this thing!" She huffed.

"Her!" Robin corrected her.

"Whatever!" Regina said and finally climbed into the car.

Robin sat down behind the wheel, looking really proud and started the car.

"Where's our next stop, milady?" He joked with her.

Regina just rolled her eyes.

"What's your favorite place in the world? Would you like to go to any special place?" Robin asked Regina as he drove on the road, leaving Storybrooke behind them but of course, taking care to not cross the town line.

"I saw some beautiful places on the internet." He completed.

"Well, I almost never left Storybrooke!" She admitted.

"But if you could choose, where would you like to go?"

"Paris! The City of Light." She smiled shyly.

"Paris? I never saw that place. Maybe when the car is totally repaired, we can go there."

Regina let out a laugh.

"What?" He gave her a confused look.

"Honey, we can't go to Paris by a car! There's an ocean between here and there. Paris is placed in a different continent!"

"Oh! I guess I have to improve my internet researches then." He said graceless.

At that moment, they heard some weird noises coming from the car's hood. The car started to shake until it stopped.

"What is it? Why did the car stop?" Regina asked.

The key was put into the ignition and turned but nothing happened. He tried twice again before groaning, and slumping back against the seat.

"I don't know." Robin said quietly as he realized the car wouldn't start.

"I'm going to check it out." He climbed off the car and opened the hood.

After few minutes, he came back and Regina noticed he was forcing a smile to his face.

"What is it? Can you fix it?" She asked him but already knew the answer.

"I can't!" He retorted quickly, in low tone, praying for her not hear him.

"What do you mean you can't?" She lifted her hand in the air.

Damnit! She'd heard to him!

"I think the battery is dead!" He was sighing loudly.

"So, revive it!" She glared at him, feeling her blood boil as Robin started to pace back and forth on the road.

"It doesn't work that way, Regina." Robin chuckled nervously.

"So, we are in the middle of nowhere, with a broken car that you can't fix it and I'm late for my meeting! Fantastic!" She let out a sarcastically laugh.

"Call David!" She gave him the idea.

"My cellphone is dead too." He sighed loudly and ran a hand through his hair, staring at the floor.

Regina checked her own cellphone and noticed it was out of signal too.

"Great! Just great!" Regina snorted.

"We have to push start!" He tilted his face up and said to her his brilliant idea.

"What? You have got to be kidding me!" She bit out sarcastically.

"We have to push the car until that downhill and then we can …" But before he could complete, Regina waved her hands and interrupted.

"We? There is no we, honey! You're pushing this thing down there. I'm going perform my magic and puff myself to my office!" She said in her regal tone.

"Or, I could magically fix this damn thing!" She completed.

"No, you're not using magic! And you're not fixing her with magic either!" He shook his head no.

"Of course I am!" She objected.

"And if you call this thing her again, I swear to you I'll turn it into crisps!" Regina warned him, looking really annoyed.

"Do you remember you promised not to use magic unless it was extremely necessary?" He gave her a threatening look.

"Yes! But now it's extremely necessary!" She barked back, arching her left brow.

"No, it's not. As I said we just have to push!" He protested.

"There's no way I'm helping you to push this thing! I'm a queen"! She casted a defiant glance towards him.

"Regina, I can't do this by myself, I need your help!"

But Regina pretended she didn't listen to him. She crossed her arms and stood still on the passenger seat. She turned her head and looked out through the window.

"Fine!" He exclaimed and walked behind the car, starting to push.

After some failed attempts to move that damn car, Regina put her head out of the window and yelled at him:

"This is not working! The car is barely moving!"

"Of course it's not! Maybe if you moved your pretty and royal ass from there and helped me out here, the car would start to move!" He almost yelled at her, showing his annoyance.

Regina snorted. She couldn't believe this situation. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes, trying to figure out what s to do. She couldn't use her magic because, of course, he'd tell the boys about it. She couldn't walk to her office because it was too far. There wasn't any other way: she'd have to help him.

"I hate you! I really hate you!" She barked at him, climbing out of the car and shutting the door with a bang.

"I love you too, milady!" He joked.

"But before you start to push, you'll have to take these off!" He said and pointed at her heels.

"What?"

"Your heels. Take them off."

"I'm not taking my heels off! If I'm going to push it, at least I'm pushing with class." She said and put her hands on her hips.

"Regina, please! How are you going to push the car on these high heels? You can twist your feet or ankles!" Despite the situation, he didn't want her to get hurt.

Regina closed her eyes and tried to calm her nerves down.

You love him, Regina!

Don't kill him.

You love him, right? Remember this, Regina!

Damnit! Her new white dress!

Regina was crying inside.

"My dress…is white!" She murmured, looking at her dress.

"Well, I could suggest for you to take it off too and I'd really enjoy the show, but I don't want my lady pushing a car almost naked on the road!" He glance at her body and smirked.

"Fuck you, Locksley! I can't believe you're thinking about sex right now!"

She was really mad and wouldn't let his damn charm distract her. She took off her heels and glanced at him, signaling that she was ready to push.

"Ok! In one, two, tree, we push!" He told her and she nodded.

"I can't believe I'm doing this!" She blurted.

"One, two, tree, push! Go!" He said and they started to push the car down the road.

"Push harder, Regina! C'mon! Push!"

"I'm pushing! Arghhhhhh!"

Jesus! The car was heavier than Regina thought.

The car started to move slowly but at least it was moving.

"It's moving!" She exclaimed.

"Yes, don't stop!" Robin said and started to push harder and run faster.

"Wait! Robin, Wait! What are you doing?" Regina started to follow his actions but she didn't know she had to push and run at the same time.

"C'mon, Regina! Push and run! Push harder and run faster! C'mon!" He was breathless but still encouraging her to push that damn thing.

"Hey! Robin! What the hell are you doing?" Regina screamed behind the car, still pushing and running, while Robin rounded the car and sat on his seat, trying to get it started.

The car ran down the downhill by itself, leaving a breathless, disheveled, sweaty and really mad Regina behind. The vein in her forehead was popping out.

She looked at her dress and closed her eyes…it was dirty and completely wrinkled.

How could she have a meeting like this? She was the mayor!

She kept looking at the car and then she heard the snore of the engine. She saw the car turn around and come up the hill, approaching her. The car stopped by her side and the passenger door opened. She whirled around, anger seeping through her, climbed into the car, sitting in silence.

"See? It worked!" Robin tried to light the mood, joking with her, but he noticed Regina was pretty angry.

He kept driving the car in silence. Regina could see him glancing at her from time to time for the corner of her eyes.

"Love, I'm sorry! I can't do anything right, can I?" He finally spoke and laid a hand on her leg, squeezing it.

"You're right! You're a queen! You deserve more than this!"

"Sorry for your dress…it's really beautiful!" Robin added.

"And I told you I could take you to Paris with this damn car!" He chuckled sadly.

"I'm so sorry!" He finished quietly and turned his attention to the road.

Regina spun around to face him and noticed he was genuinely upset. He loved this car, he worked hard to fix it and of course he was disappointed that on its first ride with Regina, it failed.

"Stop the car!" She exclaimed.

"What? Regina…"

"I said stop the car! NOW!" She yelled her last word and ordered him to pull over.

"Regina, I'm so sorry but …" He apologized, while the car stopped.

Before he could gave her more explanations, she was straddling him and kissing him hard. Robin let out a soft moan as her lips moved hungrily against his. Her tongue darted out touching his lips, seeking permission to enter which he granted gladly. They only broke the kiss when they were breathless.

"Wow! Now I'm not fixing this battery!"

"Don't push your luck, thief!" She said, placing a finger on his lips.

Robin smiled and sucked her finger, showing his intentions.

Regina widened her eyes and felt a burning sensation started to pulse in her stomach.

That was hot!

"Hum…I…" She moaned as she felt his hard member over his pants and started to rub herself against it.

"What?" He whispered and sucked her finger harder.

"I'm late! I have to go to work." She tried to stop him but he caught her hips hard and brought her closer to him.

"You're always late!" He said and she laughed, throwing her head back and he took this chance, kissing her along her neck, leaving hot and wet trails along her skin.

"Robin…" She breathed, trying to control herself but his nibble fingers started to rub her sex over her panties.

As much as she wanted this, she couldn't. She was really late, everybody was probably already waiting for her. And sex in the car in the daylight? Were they crazy teenagers? But it was so good…God! She was already so fucking wet but with her last act of self-control, she sat down on her seat again and gave him a mischievous grin.

"Regina!" He groaned loudly, screwing his eyes of frustration, while she let laughter overtake her.

"I'm charging a lot for this." He said, rubbing a hand over his hard length.

"Wait for me tonight." Regina tilted her head in a flirtatious manner and said it in her most alluring voice, sealing her words with one last passionate kiss.

And Regina was a woman to comply with her promises. Later that night, the only noises coming from inside her room were Robin's moans and gasps and cries of Regina's name, as he came hard in her mouth.

** FlashBack Off **

"Well, she once told me she loved Paris but never had a chance to been there." Robin said, leaving David with wide eyes.

"No, man…I am kidding. I know where Paris is and I don't think crossing the ocean is acceptable now. Unless…" Robin's eyes narrowed.

"Unless…" David signaled with his hands for him continues.

"I think I have an idea but I need your help with some stuff." Robin said enthusiastic.

"Ok, what do you need?" David really wanted to help him.

"First of all, I need the rest of this day off. Of course I can cover for you another time. Second, I need a suit."

"A suit? Man, what the hell are you planning?" David chuckled.

"Oh…and I need some snails!" Robin said arching his right brow.

"What the hell? Suit and snails?" David exclaimed.

"You're completely out of your mind, Robin! Remember you're trying to do something special for Regina. Are you sure about this?" David added with a confused look.

Robin just smirked and told David to trust him.

"Hi, Emma!" David said as he picked up his cell phone.

"Dad, I need you and Robin right now. There's something going on and I have no idea what to do about it!" Emma said with a panic voice.

"What's going on, Emma?"

"I don't know! Just meet me at Regina's office! We have a big problem!"

"Emma…no! Don't go to Regina's office now! We can…." But it was too late, Emma already had turned her phone off.

"Shit!" David talked to himself.

Maybe Robin's surprise wouldn't work if Regina got stuck with this new problem.

-"Regina!" Emma said breathless as she invaded the office.

"What is it, miss Swan? And by the way, polite people used to knock on the door before entering." Regina said rolling her eyes.

Great! Just what Regina needed today, the Charmings's family!

"We have a problem!"

"Really? And since when we don't?" Regina answered her with the most sarcastic voice.

"I am serious, Regina. I have no idea what's going on but people are just showing up out of the blue!"

"What?" Regina stood up from her chair and faced Emma in the eyes.

Was Emma crazy? What was that about?

"Regina, some people I never saw in my life are showing up here in the town! They don't know why or how they're coming here! And there are wearing some strange costumes, with different accents! Who are those people? What are we supposed to do with them?" Emma was really scared, talking nonsenses and Regina didn't understand one single word of what she was babbling about.

"Easy, Emma. Breathe and start again." Regina tried to calm her down.

"So, strange people that you never saw in your life are here in Storybrooke? Wearing costumes? What kind of costumes? Did you talk with any of them?" Regina asked.

"I don't know, Regina. I was at Granny's with Hook and suddenly those people just…appeared! Like magic or something! They appeared right in front of us and they don't know how or why they got here!" Emma exclaimed, throwing her hand on the air.

"Did you ask them where they are coming from?"

"They said they're from another land…Camelot! I don't know! The place is a mess! Some people are talking about Excalibur. That a sword, right? And…God, this is not happening!"

"What is it, Emma?"

"Some people are saying Merlin sent them here!"

"Merlin? The great sorcerer? He is here?" Regina felt fear taking over her. Merlin was powerful, he could control the dagger.

"I don't know. We have to talk to these people and try to figure out what's going on."

"Right, let's go to the Granny's then." Regina said and headed to the door.

When they were about to leave the office, David arrived breathless and put a hand right in front of Regina, blocking her way out.

"What the hell do you think you're doing?" Regina asked him in a serious and angry tone.

"You don't have to go, Regina. Emma and I can perfectly handle with this situation! Right, Emma?" David asked her daughter, looking directly at Emma's eyes.

"Dad, I am not sure about this. We need Regina, she can recognize these people and she has magic. I think we need her!" Emma replied to David.

"Of course you need me! This is an important issue and I'm the mayor. Why don't you want me to go there?" Regina asked in a challenging tone.

"Where's Robin? He was supposed to be here with you! Where is he?" Regina completed.

"He is …" David cleared his throat.

"He is not here." He added and stared at the floor.

"Oh, really? Please, don't tell me the obvious! I'm not blind, I can see he is not here! That's why I'm asking you where he is!"

"He is on patrol." David lied.

"On a useless wood patrol when the town is a mess? Robin traveled between realms; maybe he can recognize some of these people! Call him now!" Regina said with a peremptory tone.

"His cell phone is out of area." David immediately answered.

"How do you know that? You even tried to call him. What's going on?" Regina raised her eyebrows, clearly suspecting of something.

"I…hum…right! But…you know. Let's try to resolve this by ourselves right, Emma? I really think you and me can deal with this." David said directly at Emma.

"Regina, I think you should go home." He gave her a squeezed on her arm.

Regina chucked bitterly.

"And since when you can tell me what I can or can't do? What are you hiding from me, Charming?" Regina said and stepped forward like she was challenging David.

"Hey, guys…we don't need a scene right now. We have an important issue to deal with, remember? Let's go to Granny's and see what we can do, right?" Emma was trying to calm Regina down.

"Regina, you call Robin" Emma said trying to demise that awkward situation as they left the place.

"Did you reach Robin?" Emma asked Regina as they were about to enter in Granny's.

"I have tried many times, but no! His phone is dead! I think he's out of battery. He never charges it." Regina said with a long sight.

That was it. Robin was never there to help her; especially when she needed him most.

"That's ok. Maybe he is in an area without service! Let's try to solve this by ourselves." Emma said but noticed the disappointed look on Regina's face. She closed her eyes, sighted deeply and entered in the dinner.

Granny's was a mess like Emma had said. No, it was worse, people were desperate! That damn dwarf couldn't shut up his mouth. What was his name? Regina wanted to remember his name to rip his heart off when she had the chance. He kept babbling and babbling that a curse was coming again, that there were evil monsters coming to destroy them, to kill them all.

This is not happening! Not right now!

Regina had some personal issues to deal with first. She had promised to herself to have a sincere conversation with Robin that night. But where the hell was he? She needed him by her side now. Emma was by Hook's side, Snow was by David's sand even Belle was by Rumple's side. But she was alone... Maybe he was checking on Zelena, after all she was the mother of his baby.

Regina shook her head in an attempt to expulse her thoughts. As a mayor, she needed to do something, people couldn't just appear from nowhere.

"Guys, calm down! Guys…" Emma was trying to have their attention but no one seemed to care about her pleads.

"Please, guys…" Emma was trying again when Regina grabbed her arm and said:

"Let me try it my way this time." And suddenly, a fireball appeared on her hand and she directed it against the nearest wall.

People immediately froze and stared at her in silence, with wide eyes.

"Well, thank you for your attention." She said and walked towards the crowd.

"A fire ball?" Emma whispered with a grin on her face.

"It worked, didn't it?" Regina raised her left brow.

"My name is Regina, I'm the mayor of this town." She said with a bossy voice.

"Until we figure out what's happening, and we will, we'll find some places for you spend the night and some clothes. For now, I think it's the best we can do." She said trying to comfort the new town citizens.

"Where are you from?" She asked.

"We are from Camelot. I'm Arthur, at your service" Said an intriguing man who emerged from the middle of the crowd and stood right in front of Regina, taking her hand gently for him and kissing her knuckles.

The man was King Arthur. Regina had already heard about him, his heroic journeys to save his people. He was really distinguished. He had a beautiful British accent, a wide jaw, muscular shape and deep blue eyes.

No! Oh God! She could describe Robin that way.

And his last sentence…

Stop it, Regina! She thought with herself.

"Welcome to Storybrooke!" Regina said, clearing her throat and pushing her hand back slowly.

"I think you have a lot to learn about this world but it's a long conversation and it's getting late. For now, I can provide rooms for you to spend the night." She informed the crowd.

"You're welcome in my office tomorrow morning and we'll try to figure out what to do next." Regina said disentangling her hand from Arthur's shake.

"Thank you very much. My people are just scared but I think a good night's sleep would help to calm down their nerves." He said, not breaking eye contact with Regina.

"So, tomorrow morning I'll be in your office. Thank you again and it's always a pleasure to talk with an intelligent and beautiful woman such as you." He said, making Regina blush.

Was this man flirting with her?

She couldn't believe it!

-"Until tomorrow then." She said with a shiny smile and was about to turn around when he asked:

"I know you said you'd explain me some things tomorrow, but there is just one thing I wish to know now. If you could tell me, of course." He told her.

"Go ahead. I just hope it's not an embarrassing question." She said with a playing smile on her face.

Oh no…was she now flirting with him too? No!

But that man reminder her Robin so much; their first meeting in the forest, in Storybrooke, the way he was talking to her, looking at her…

Where the hell was Robin anyway? Why wasn't he there with her right now?

She immediately cleared her throat, shook her head and turned her face into a serious expression.

"Who were you on the Enchanted Forest? I mean, I've already heard some tales from these people since I got here and I've learned that you are not from this land either."

"Oh, I…I was the Queen. The Evil Queen." She said graceless.

"The Evil Queen? Oh…" He raised his eyes brows in surprise.

"So, you know me? But don't worry, I won't rip your heart out and crush it." She said with a mischievous smile.

"I'm not worried and yes…I know you, your reputation precedes you." He said and Regina widened her eyes.

"But I can see that maybe you had this label in your land but not here anymore. You may be a lot of things but evil? I don't think so." He completed.

"You don't know me." She replied rashly.

"No. But I really want to." He said and his eyes travelled between her eyes and her mouth.

No! Was this a damn déjà vu? A cruel joke that fate was playing with her?

She had to get away from his man as fast as she could. She shook her head and excused herself, saying she had to set up some things for his people to spend the night.

Regina spent the rest of the night with Emma and David providing everything for the new people. She was exhausted! It was almost midnight and she just wanted to go home, take a hot shower and lie down on her bed.

When she got out of Granny's she checked her phone and saw dozens of missing calls from Robin. Great! Tonight was supposed to be the night of their conversation but Regina had decided to post-pone it to another day. She'd call him when she got home, especially to ask where he was all this time but their talk would have to wait for another time. Right now she just wanted to rest.

When Regina arrived in her house, she went to the kitchen and poured some water in a glass. Then something caught her attention: a note in Robin's handwriting. She read it and made her away to her backyard, as the note instructed.

The scenery she saw was breath taking. Her apple tree and some of the other plants were all decorated with tiny little light bulbs. Wait! What was that near the tree?

Oh God! A replica of the Eiffel Tower on a small scale.

Regina widened her watering eyes in fascination. She had said to him once she had always wanted to go to Paris.

Did Robin remember this? Did he do all this for her?

A wave of guilty took over her. She was thinking ill of his absence and he had been here the whole time preparing this surprise for her. A pang of guilt hit her hard. No one had ever done something like this for her. She turned her attention around and noticed an elaborate and classic table which was decorated with some candles and flowers; Regina's smile widened. The whole thing was beautiful but not more beautiful than the handsome man who was sitting on a chair, with an elegant suit and messy hair, resting his head on his forearm, in deep sleep.