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As she left the diner she just kept walking and walking. She wanted to get as far away as she could. While she closed her coat, because suddenly it was freezing she increased her speed, now nearly running. She ran as fast as she could. The wind was blowing through her hair and she closed her eyes while running over a field. It almost felt like then, when she was much more younger. Riding her horse. Her beautiful Rocinante. On some days she really missed riding on her, feeling the wind on her face. For her it was the one thing that made her forget her troubles. Even though it was just for these few moments, they kept her sane.

When she couldn't run anymore, she stopped while breathing heavily. Slowly she opened up her eyes again. Where was she? She spun around, trying to find out where she had run to. As she turned in a half circle her eyes grew wide in astonishment. What in the world was that? Her head shaking in disbelief. A hell of an ice palace was standing right in front of her. Since when has this thing been standing here? She needed a few moments before she realized where she really had ended up. It was where Emma an Hook had fallen into the portal, traveling into the past. Her heart ached when she thought about Marian who was rescued by these two idiots. She wished they wouldn't have done that, yet she felt bad for even having these thoughts. She wasn't that person anymore who wanted other people's death for her own happiness. She also couldn't blame Emma for all of it. She just did save an innocent woman. Which made her even feel worse, because she would have been the one who killed Robin's wife. And Marian was the last one to blame. It must have been hard for her. She knew the crew methods of her guards, trying to get information. She sighed. She deserved this. All of it. After everything she had done to Snow and her kingdom, she deserved all of this pain. He first instinct, ripping her heart out, wasn't an option for her anymore. After all these years as the Evil Queen she wanted to change. To be good again. To be that woman again who had saved little Snow White. She wanted to be good. She wanted this with her whole soul and she wouldn't give up on it.

But right now the pain inside if her ate her alive. She hadn't noticed that she was crying until her whole body was shaking from her sobs. She fell on her knees and just cried. She cried and cried, letting her pain out.

She didn't knew for how long she had been here until she hears footsteps. Trying to wipe away her tears, she looked up and noticed a young woman in a light blue dress, her platinum blonde hair in a braid. She wrinkled her eyebrows in confusion. Who was that woman? Where did she come...? Of course. Goddammit, Emma! That woman was going to be the death of her. Even clumsier than her mother. The blonde was looking at her, giving her a pitiful look. Great. Just what she needed.

"Uhm.. I know... stupid question, but are you alright?" Was that even a real question? Regina fought the urge rolling her eyes and snapping at her. Instead she sniffed quietly as the unknown woman also kneeled down in front of her, her hand lying now comforting on her shoulder. "I... I'm fine," she lied. "No, you're not. I can see that. Come on, tell me." Her eyes had a soft, trustworthy expression an somehow Regina thought it might be a good idea to talk to this woman. Sometimes it's better to talk about your problems with somebody who isn't involved. "I'm Elsa, by the way," the blonde said, smiling mildly. "I'm Regina," the former Evil Queen replied. "So, Regina... Why are you so sad? What happened?"

"It... it's a long story."

"Well... I have time," Elsa answered. "And we could go into my palace to sit down," she added. For a moment Regina hesitated, thinking about Elsa's suggestion and nodded eventually. She followed her into her castle and was completely in awe as she entered the hall. It was entirely out of "Ice," she gasped. She was totally overwhelmed by the beauty of the palace as she slid and fell.

"Ugh, Ouch!" Regina squeaked surprised and held her back slightly. The pain flew away just as quick it had appeared. "Oh! I forgot. Wait!" Elsa giggled as she pointed with her forefinger at Regina's feet and her shoes transformed into ice skates. An astonished look met her face. Suddenly she looked ashamed at her hands.

"I... I'm sorry. I... I shouldn't...," she whispered. Now a curious glance hitting on her.

"You have magic." Regina sighed. Awesome. Another magical creature who could and probably will try to destroy them for whatever goddamn reason. She tried to back off, but when she saw Elsa's hurt eyes, she stopped.

"It... It's okay. It always had ended that way. People see my powers and run away," Elsa mumbled, causing Regina to feel guilty. She tried her best to move towards her, looking at her apologetic.

"Forgive me please. We just fought against the Wicked Witch. And... I'm tired of villain, trying to destroy and hurt my people," she explained while giving her a small smile which the blonde returned. She lead her guest to the icy sofa and they sat down as the former Evil Queen started freezing. Elsa again pointed at her with a finger and a blanket appeared, smiling at her.

"Aren't you freezing?" the brunette asked. "Oh no! The cold never bothered me anyways," she grinned wide.

"Well... at least until people started seeing me as an evil thin, freezing everything. I just couldn't control my powers, yet. I mean, I didn't even wanted them."

"You have been cursed?"

"No. I was born with them. But the older I got, my powers also grew. I used to play with my baby sister Ana, until one day I accidentally hit her with an ice flash. Gladly trolls saved her, but took her memories of my powers. So I had to stay away from her for her safety ever since." Elsa sighed sadly.

"I'm so sorry. You miss her quite much, hm?" Elsa nodded in approval. She tried to push away the bad thoughts and looked again at Regina.

"Okay, but now back to you. What had happened that you've ended up out there crying?" She asked.

Regina's smile faded and after a few moments of silence she began to speak.