A/N: this is the first I have written for this story so I hope every who reads it likes it and I would appreciate it if you could review and tell me what you liked and didn't like. Also, if anyone has any ideas for filler chapters, let me know and I'll see if I can incorporate them into further chapters! :D

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Over the next few weeks, Snow had lessons with Regina and Daniel everyday. During these lessons, Snow would bring them her most treasured possessions for the two adults to pack for her. Most of this stuff included books and items that belonged to her mother.

Each night Regina and Daniel would sneak Snow down into the servants living quarters where she would then spend the evening playing games and having fun with The young couple and their new found friends. The rest of the staff didn't question what was going on between the three as they all had a liking for Regina and Daniel, they knew they wouldn't hurt their princess.

Whilst Snow excelled in her literature lessons, the same could not be said for her riding lessons with Regina. This was problematic and the couple were beginning to worry that the little girl would never get back in the saddle which only further complicated their plan that was weak already without complications such as Snow's fear.

It had been three whole weeks since Regina and Daniel arrived at the palace and still their plan wasn't fully mapped out. Every night the couple found themselves spending more time trying to encourage their little girl not to give up hope.

One of these nights, Snow was snuggle up beside Regina finally sleeping after a long day of lessons. Regina, too, was sleeping. However, her slumber was light and she sensed that she was being watched. She opened her eyes only to come face to face with one of the guards. She was about to yell for Daniel but before she could the guard covered her mouth with his. Regina stiffened and looked down at the child cuddled up to her, hoping she wouldn't be awakened by the sudden change of the once peaceful atmosphere.

"Shh. I'm not going to hurt you. I'm here to help. You have to promise that when I let go you won't scream." With his free hand, the guard took off his helmet and that's when Regina recognised him as Jacob, one of the King's personal Knights.

The young woman's eyes widened and she struggled to give a single nod as her heart hammered in her chest. Had they been caught? Had someone heard of their plans to leave with snow.

Finally, Jacob removed his hand from her face and Regina let out a breath she didn't know she was holding. "What-" She tried to ask but was interrupted.

"I know you and Vince are planning on running with the princess and I know why. Believe me, I've seen what he does to her. I've wanted to do something about it for a long time but I'm afraid I'm a prisoner here. The king offered me a deal, I either worked for him or he was going to execute me. I have a wife and two children I have to provide for, I couldn't leave them to fend for themselves so I chose to become one of his guards." The man explained in a soft undertone. "I know a man that can help you escape. I was able to get a message out to him earlier today and he's coming here tomorrow afternoon after the King has left for his meeting with King George. He's got everything worked out-"

"Hey! Get away from her!" A booming voice suddenly came from behind Jacob who whipped round only to come face to face with Daniel. "Didn't you hear me? I said move..." he hissed, taking a threatening step towards the guard but before he could lay a hand on the guard, Regina spoke up.

"Da-Vince, stop. Don't hurt him. He wants to help us." She whispered frantically. Suddenly, Snow began to shift and whine in her sleep, a sign that she was about to wake up.

"'Gina?" She mumble but before she could open her eyes, Regina shushed her and sooth her back to sleep. Once she was sure the girl was fully asleep she looked up at the two men with a slight glare.

"I think you two should wait for me out in the Community Room." She stated and the two got the message and left the room.

Regina gingerly extracted herself from Snow and reached out for her knight coat. Slipping it on, she got out of bed and stretched before leaving the room to meet with Daniel and Jacob. However, before she left, she looked back at Snow just to make sure she was safe and sound asleep.

She walked out I tot he Community Room only to have Daniel approach her with amazing speed. "Regina! His plan is full proof...this man...he's called The Huntsman. He's going to come here tomorrow afternoon and Jacob is going to let him in-"

"Won't you be leaving with the king tomorrow?" She inquired, wasn't the Kings knights supposed to follow him everywhere he went?

Jacob smiled, "I know of a secret passageway that leads straight into the courtyard, where you, the princess and Vince will be. The Huntsman will fight off anyone that gets in your way and once you're free he will take you to safety. Everything should go according to plan so long as you do everything he says. He's somewhat of an expert when it comes to surviving in the woods."

The trio then spent the next hour discussing the specifics of their mission whilst the princess they were planning to rescue continued to sleep peacefully in the next room.

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The next morning. snow woke up to the positive news and to say she was excited would be an understatement. Throughout her lessons all she could talk about was the life they would all lead when they were far away from the horrible Kings clutches. She spoke about everything from they would live to the things the three of them could do as a family.

"Snow," Regina chuckled as she steadied the girl who had stumbled due to walking backwards towards the stables so she could look at Regina and Daniel whilst she talked. "Calm down." She told the girl who only giggled in response.

Snow was more likely very that Regina and Daniel had ever seen her in the past three weeks and that was probably because she knew she would no longer have to worry about her father hurting her anymore.

"Remember Snow, Regina's going to spend this lesson training you whilst you're on the horse." As soon as the words left his mouth, the princess stopped short and looked between the couple like a deer caught in headlights.

"B-but...I'm afraid." She whimpered, attaching herself to Regina's side.

Regina put her arm around the girl comfortingly. "Remember what untold you when he first met? The o-"

"Only way to overcome fear is to face it." Snow finished off. "I know, but that doesn't mean I'm not scared."

Regina stopped and stepped out in front of Snow, placing her hands on each of the child's shoulders and holding eye contact with her. "Snow, do you trust me?"

"Regina, I-"

"Do you trust me?" The elder of the two repeated firmly, receiving a nod in response. "Then believe me when I say I won't let you fall."

"That goes for me too, princess." The two girls looked to the side at the sound of Daniel's voice and the young man marvelled at his girls' matching grins because although he and Regina were still under the cloaking spell, his beloved's smile would never changed. With a permanent mental image of what Regina really looks like, he could help but compare hers and Snows features that were eerily alike. It was like they were meant to be mother and daughter and that's when Daniel realised that blood or no blood, the family you choose is the most important. Regina's mother had caused her nothing but despair and sorrow her entire life and now here they were, attempting to save Snow from the same fate at the hands of her own father.

The moment was suddenly interrupted when there was a loud commotion from the other side of the courtyard and that's when Regina and Daniel spotted none other than The Huntsman who was accompanied by a wolf. He was current fighting off about five guards and the couple took that as their cue to prepare to make a swift exit.

Regina and Daniel hefted the luggage they had collected and hurried themselves and Snow into the stables which had been left abandoned due to the ruckus. Just as Daniel was about to help Snow onto the horse that she was to share with Regina, the girl froze and yanked her hand out of his. Her eyes were wide and her body was stiff with fright.

"Snow, come on! We don't have time for this!" Daniel huffed, partly because he was under pressure.

"Daniel, calm down. Why don't you go and get the other two horses?" Regina suggested, sensing his frustration. Daniel nodded and raced through the stables to prepare his and Regina's horses. One world carry their luggage whilst he would ride the other with Snow and Regina travelling on Snow's horse.

Snow turned to Regina, her eyes still wide, "Regina, I..I can't-"

"Yes you can. I promise. I'll be with you the whole time. I'll protects you." The elder brunette vowed.

Snow stared into Regina's, looking for any signs of doubt in them and when she found none she nodded before gripping onto the older girls hand. "Ok." She said with determination.

As soon as Regina had herself and Snow situated on the horse comfortably, Daniel had also mounted his own and they met up at the ex it of the stable. "Ready?" He asked looking between the love of his life and the girl he was starting to love as if she was his daughter.

The two nodded, both a little nervous. He could tell Snow was even more so by the way she had Regina's forearms in a vice like hold. Unfortunately, there wasn't time to dwell on fears and they remember need of this when they heard the orders being yelled from across the courtyard.

"Ok, let's go." And with that, the couple set off with a gallop, hoping and praying they wouldn't be caught amongst the chaos.

They had no such luck.

"Hey! They're taking the Princess!" One of the guards yelled.

"Daniel! Watch out!" Regina cried out just as a guard was about to pull Daniel off his horse. Fortunately, before the knight could even lay a hand on him, an arrow was shot through his chest, making him fall off his own horse, dead.

The sight of the fallen soldier resulted in a whimper from Snow who turned her head from the scene. Regina could feel her shaking and she just wished this whole mess would be over so that they could live a peaceful life.

Regina and Daniel hadn't realised they had slowed down until someone shouted over to them. "What are you waiting for? Go! I'll catch up!" It was The Huntsman and whilst he spoke over his should he effortlessly fought of three of the palace guards.

Without wasting anymore time, the hurried over to the palace gates but just as they were about five metres away, the gates opened to reveal the king, who had returned early from his meeting with King George.

Leopold looked around his courtyard in shock. What the Hell had happened?! Someone was going to pay for this! He heard hooves rapidly approaching and was appalled to see his daughter's riding instructor and literature tutor leave the castle grounds, with his daughter in tow.

"Stop right there!" He yelled before riding towards the horse that held Snow and Regina. No one would ever get away with stealing what was his. Don't be mistaken, he wasn't concerned for Snow, he merely saw her as just another of his possessions and he did not want to lose the control he had over her.

Regina panicked, the king was relentlessly coming towards her on his own horse. He was just a few centimetres away when he reached out for Snow who. Screamed and cliched away. The young woman saw red as this just reminded her of all the hurt this animal had caused her baby. As soon as the king made contact, Regina's hand flew out towards him. All she wanted to do was push him away but instead, this caused a blast magic to burst out of her and the king went flying off his horse. She looked between her hand and the king in shock. Had she really just used magic? But before she could contemplate it any further, Daniel's voiced pulled her out of her reverie.

"Regina, come on. Let's go!"

Regina nodded still in shock before riding off after her fiancé, pulling Snow towards her with her now free arm. She never wanted to come that close to losing her ever again.