A/N I hope you enjoyed the previous chapter, but also hope you enjoy this one just as much.
Chapter 6
(A day after drinks.)
Selena still couldn't believe what had happened on their night out. She wasn't badly scolded by her mum. Selena reassured her mother that she only had a couple and that she can handle her drink. Regina nodded her head as if she was agreeing but she was to stubborn for anyone to believe that. Selena made sure to check on Ivy and August. Ivy being looked after by August wasn't a surprise, but finding out that they had slept cuddled up was. Ivy really must have been out of her mind. She thought with a smile on her face. Though Snow and Charming were not happy to have heard that August took Ivy in her drunk state to stay at his room at the B&B. It was only the next day that August reassured both Snow and Charming that noting happened and that Ivy wouldn't have been able to look after herself in her apartment.
Selena thought that she had kept her secret hidden, that was until Henry suspected her and watched her. He approached her at the stables and asked her what she was hiding. After a lot of persuading Selena told him her secret and what she was planning to do. That was after he had told her that he was helping out Gold in his shop. "I think I can help. I'll have a look for clues at grandpa's shop." Selena nods in agreement. "Don't tell anyone about what I told you, Please." Henry nods and promises. He bids her goodbye and leaves to start work as Gold's apprentice. Selena feeds the horses and grooms each one. She noticed one took a liking to her, she notices that it was her mothers but it didn't have a name. "Hmm, you haven't got a name. How about the name Argo?" The horse neighed and moved its head to nudged Selena's hand. Selena stroked Argo and fed him.
Regina Pov
I was standing at the town line with Robin, Marian and Roland. I felt like my heart was being ripped out of my chest and was about to get crushed. I attempted to be strong but couldn't help it that my soul mate who I got a second chance with had to leave town because his resurrected wife will stay alive if they cross the boarder. I noticed Robin erg Marian to take Roland and cross the line. After what seems like a second its time for us to say goodbye and never see each other again. He took my hand and placed a kiss to it. "I don't think I could ever forget you. It is hard to love someone you lost for how many years." He told me his eyes never leaving mine. Tears formed in my eyes but I tried to keep them from spilling. "Regina, I love you. I always will." At his sincere words my tears fell. I love you so much Robin, til I die. He still held my hand as he walked towards me and gave me a passionate kiss, one that was desperate and yearning to never part. I broke the kiss and put our foreheads together. He looked back at Roland and Marian and slowly walked backwards till all I saw was his arm going through the boarder. I savoured the feel of his hand in mine until he let go and all I saw was my love walk away with his old love. I took out the missing page from Henry's book and look at it one last time before I rip it and let it fall to the ground. I made my way home broken and all alone again. Ive lost another love. I cant bare this anymore. Its too much to handle. I walked to my car and drove home.
When I got home I opened the door and threw my keys onto the counter. I need a drink! Where is the brandy? Hmm. After a couple of minutes I found the brandy and filled up a glass. One bottle had finished so I went to get another bottle. I didn't care that tears were still falling and ruining my make-up. I came face to face with the mirror. I just stared into it for a while. Wow I look really bad. I don't care what I look like, I give up. There is no happiness for me. Im a villain. Their views will never change. I felt numb and felt the alcohol working. I threw the empty glass to the nearest wall and took the bottle and made my way to my room. After a while I drink another bottle and collapse onto the bed crying to myself. My eyes began to droop but not before I had one last memory of Robin letting go of my hand at the town line. With that I fell asleep with Robin plaguing my dreams.
Selena finishes her ride around the stables and puts Argo back. "I promise I will come again with more treats." She said whilst giving him an apple before she left. After she goes home she notices that her mum was home due to the keys on the counter. She doesn't notice the glass until she steps onto a piece of it. Oh no! what happened in here?! Selena thought until she found an empty bottle of brandy. Selena throws the empty bottle in the bin and makes her way upstairs to find her mother asleep whilst hugging another bottle. Selena gently takes the bottle and makes sure that her mother is still sleeping. Selena noticed that her mother had been crying the tears stained her face. Robin must have left with Marian. Thanks for the goodbye Robin. Selena gets a blanket and covers her mother. "I will fix this mum. You will be happy again and this imposter will be stopped."
Selena made her way back downstairs and began to clean up the glass. She picked up the big pieces and accidently cut the palm of her hand. "Oww bugger!" She went to the kitchen to wash the blood from her hand and put a bandage on it whilst she got the dust pan and brush to get the rest of the glass. She notices her phone vibrate and ring from the counter, when she looked it was Henry. He text her saying that Gold has been watching him but as soon as he left he went to look for clues. He wrote that he remembered that when Zelena was defeated Gold kept her necklace stored in a box safe. Selena texts back saying for Henry to look for the box. Five minutes passed and her phone went off again, it was Henry again saying that he found the box and that it was empty. Selena was determined to find out who this Marian was. She text both Henry and Ivy saying to meet up at the diner in 10 minutes.
When Selena got to the diner she noticed that Henry and Ivy where both waiting in a secluded booth. "Hey!" Selena said as she sat down. "So he cracked you then, and you spilled." Henry smiled, Selena looked un amused. "How's mum? I want to stay over after I ask Emma." Henry asked Selena. "That would be nice, I think she needs our support. Robin left with Marian and Roland." Selena said to both Henry and Ivy. She didn't want to tell him what she witnessed. Ruby Lucas came to the table and all three ordered their drinks. As Ruby went back to give the order to Granny. "Oh Granny are you spying again?" Granny huffed "No I'm not, I'm just looking out for them. Ruby laughed and winked "Okay." And she went off to get their drinks. Granny continued to watch them converse but she didn't know what about. After their drinks they pay their bills and make their way to buy a map. They then make their way into the woods to discuss which routes they could take. "Can you cross the town line?" Ivy asks Selena curious. "Yes, I came to this realm when I was a teenager. " Selena said as she squinted at the map. "I think you should let me come with you. I know my way around New York." Selena was going to disagree until he came up with a valid point. "Fine." She said with a huff. Ivy asks Selena what she is planning on doing in New York. "Im planning on going after Robin and unveiling the imposter." Ivy smiled "So determined." Selena nodded "Yes, I will do anything for my family." After a while they decided to part ways to get some things packed for the road. They planned to meet at the town line. Selena hugged and bid Ivy farewell. "Good luck, I hope it works out."
Meanwhile….
Regina wakes up from her sleep with a head ache. She takes some pills and notices that the glass had been cleaned up. Regina noticed her stomach grumble. She cleans the remnants of make-up from her face and grabs her coat and keys. She pulls up at the diner and orders a salad. "Afternoon Granny, I was wondering if you saw Selena come by?" Granny nods "Yes, in fact she was with Ivy and Henry. They were discussing something, I don't know what but It looked serious. Hmm I wonder what they are up to. I wonder if Ivy will tell me. Regina thought with a smirk. "Are you ok dear? You look pale." Granny asked. Regina hesitated and kept her tears at bay. "Yes, thank you. Just have a headache." She ate and paid for her salad and left to go to Ivy.
When there she knocked on the door, a couple of moments later the door opened. Ivy's face was in shock. "Oh Ms Mills, how are you?" Regina smiled back "Im well thank you. I think you might be able to help me. Can I come in?" Ivy waved her hand to let Regina in. She showed Regina to the living room. "How can I help." Ivy asked attempting to sound calm. "Well, what is Selena and Henry up to? And don't lie. I know you know." Ivy swallowed the lump in her throat and told Regina Selena's plan and they spotting Marian ad Gold talking in the woods. Regina's heart sank that her daughter and son were going to leave so that they can bring Robin back. Ive lost too many people. Now my children I don't think I can take this. "I still have time, I might catch them in time." Regina says and gets up to leave. "Thank you Ivy, for your honesty." With that she leaves to find her children.
Selena and Henry stand at the boarder "Ready?" Selena asks Henry. Henry nods. Selena offers her hand for Henry to take. They both step over the line holding hands and ready for Operation chameleon as Henry named it.
Regina got out the car and made her way to the boarder. It was too late, they were gone. No! I will not give up. She rushes to her vault and finds a potion that will help her cross the line. She also texts Emma and lets her know that she will be going after Henry and Selena and for her to keep an eye out for the town. She then finds Selena's scarf and pours the potion onto it. She wraps it around her neck and rushes back to her car. "They are so in big trouble when they come back. But for now I have to find them." As Regina is nearing to the boarder she notices something or someone jumping out of the bushes, causing her to press on the brakes. "Shit! What the hell was that!"
A/N well I hope you liked this chapter in honour of season 5B showing today. :D feel free to tell me what you think.