(A/N-Special thanks to Bekki boo for beta reading this. And to those who read, review, follow, fav.)
A few days later, Regina woke up the day before her wedding to Robin. She laid in the bed, not wanting to move as it was so soft and she had all the way through the night. Robin had slept in another room in the castle. Robin had brought them all over in a private jet. They were to get married tomorrow in Neuschwanstein Castle, otherwise known as Cinderella's castle. It was a nineteenth-century Romanesque Revival palace on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau near Füssen in southwest Bavaria, Germany.
She moved from the bed slowly and made her way to the bathroom just in time. Once she was done she headed downstairs. As she walked into the room that was to be where the reception was, she stopped in her tracks upon seeing...
Her father!
"Daddy!" Regina called out. Henry turned around and smiled as she literally ran into his arms.
"Oh, my darling, darling girl," Henry said as he laughed into her ear as he hugged his little girl.
"What...How are you here?" Regina asked as she pulled from him to look at him.
"Well, it's quite simple," Henry said as he turned them to see Robin walking into the room as well with his hands in his pants pockets, and a huge smile on his face.
"A very special young man asked me for permission to marry my daughter and he told me then he would make sure I wouldn't miss seeing you getting married," Henry said, "and nothing was ever going to keep me away from sharing this day with you."
Regina let a few tears flow as she looked from the two most important men in her life, her father and her soon to be husband. "Robin, thank you, so much," Regina said as she left the safety of her father's arms, to go to Robin's.
"Anything to make you smile, my love," Robin said as she hugged him tightly to her.
"This place looks marvelous," Henry said as they looked around the room. There were lots of round tables set up around the room with lovely centerpieces of red roses and candles and everything just looked perfect. In the center of the room was a huge dance floor perfect for lots of party guests to enjoy their evening.
"I can't believe you pulled all this off in a week," Regina said.
"Well, I might have been planning some of this for a while," Robin said.
"Oh, is that so? And how did you know I would agree?" Regina asked, teasing him.
"On the day we met, when you fell into my arms and into my heart, I knew my soul mate would love this," Robin said as Regina felt her heart melt just a little more.
"And you have Emma and Killian here along with a few other of my friends," Regina said.
"I would do anything for you, Regina. Always remember this," Robin whispered to her as they walked around the room.
As they made their way to where the wedding ceremony was to take place, Regina could hear Killian and Emma's voices before they even walked in.
"I can't help it Emma, he's loaded and I can't compete with this," Killian said.
"We could make this a double ceremony if you would like to," Robin said as they walked in.
"Oh, no, we wouldn't want to take anything away from your special day," Killian said as Emma elbowed him.
The rest of the evening passed with them all practicing for the wedding to follow the next day. Regina knew how special this time was. She had her friends, her father and the love of her life all in the same place.
The following day, Regina was out on the grounds of the castle having her wedding pictures made. Emma was her maid of honor and they were posing for picture after picture.
"Regina, I don't know why you have me in these photos, everyone is only going to be looking at you," Emma said. "You look amazing."
"Oh stop it," Regina said as she couldn't wait to marry the man of her dreams.
"She's right love, you do look quite fetching," Killian said as he smiled at Regina, "but I have a thing for blondes."
"Oh really?" Emma asked.
"Just one blonde mind you, Swan," Killian said with a wink and a smirk at her who just waved him off.
As the photographer kept taking pictures, Regina just kept looking at Emma's watch, as she counted down the time until she would be walking down the aisle to Robin. After the photos with Emma were done, it was time to have one with her father.
"I'm so proud of you, my darling girl," Henry said as he kissed her on the cheek.
"I've never been so happy in all my life, all the people that I love are with me," Regina said as for the next several minutes, picture after picture was taken.
Half an hour before the wedding was to start, Regina was in the holding room with her father, about to go down the aisle with Henry when Emma walked in with a smile on her face.
"Is everything ready?" Henry asked.
"Almost," Emma said as she provided a small box for Regina, who looked at her with a question on her face.
"It's from Robin, for you, Regina," Emma said as Regina thanked her and took the box, she opened it up and what she saw inside the box, brought tears to her eyes.
Her mother's wedding rings.
"But I pawned them," Regina said.
"Robin found out, and he wasn't about to let you be without them," Emma said.
"And how did he find out?" Regina asked as she wiped the tears from her eyes, Henry handed her a handkerchief to help her.
"No idea," Emma said with a huge smile on her face. She watched as Regina took the rings and put them on one of her fingers on her right hand.
"That was incredibly sweet of Robin," Henry said as he was happy that his daughter had something of her mother on this day.
"Can you go give this to Killian to give to Robin?" Regina asked as she handed Emma a small black box.
Emma quickly went to where the men were at, Emma knocked on the door to have Killian answer. Robin was there with his father and brothers.
"From the lovely bride," Killian said as he handed the box to him. "And Emma says the lass thoroughly enjoyed her gift from you."
Robin smiled as he thought of how happy Regina would be to get her mother's rings back. It had gutted him when Emma had told him about the rings. He had paid more than they were worth, but she was more than worth it.
He opened the box and smiled as he saw a pair of cufflinks, one had R and R and the other had today's date on them. He took them out and put them on.
"Nervous?" Killian asked.
"Not in the slightest," Robin answered truthfully.
"Then I would like to propose a toast," Alex said as he brought them all a round of drinks.
"To Robin and his lovely soon to be wife, Regina," Alex said as the men enjoyed their drinks, followed smokes provided by Robin's father.
Half an hour later, Henry Mills walked his daughter down the aisle and gave her to Robin, to look after, to protect and to love for the rest of his life. Robin assured him that Regina would have all that and then more.
When Robin had seen Regina walking down the aisle towards him, it was the bride from whom Robin couldn't tear his eyes away from.
His bride.
Regina.
She wore a gown befitting the queen that she was, ivory in color, a timeless one shouldered design, skimming her breasts before draping softly to the ground, classis and feminine, the necklace of pearls he had given her at her throat.
Henry gave her away, passing her hand to Robin's with a smile, before taking his seat. And if the wedding was magnificent, the reception was a celebration. The guests enjoyed plenty of great food and wonderful entertainment with lots of dancing and good luck wishes to the bride and groom.
Henry and Regina shared a special father and daughter dance to the song:
There's two things I know for sure
She was sent here from heaven,
And she's daddy's little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night,
She talks to Jesus, and I close my eyes.
And I thank god for all of the joy in
My life, but most of all, for
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer.
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair.
"Walk beside the pony
Daddy, it's my first ride."
"I know the cake looks funny,
Daddy, but I sure tried."
Oh, with all that I've done wrong,
I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morning,
And butterfly kisses at night.
Robin watched as his wife, his wife, danced with her father. After they finished their dance, Robin asked for permission to dance with Regina, Henry smiled as he once again gave Regina to Robin for their dance;
What would I do without your smart mouth?
Drawing me in, and you kicking me out
You've got my head spinning, no kidding, I can't pin you down
What's going on in that beautiful mind
I'm on your magical mystery ride
And I'm so dizzy, don't know what hit me, but I'll be alright
My head's under water
But I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind
'Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I'll give my all to you
You're my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I'm winning
'Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you, oh oh
When their dance was over, Robin went to his mother and together they shared a special dance as well. Regina watched as the man she loved above all else, her husband, danced with his mother and she had to wipe a few tears from her eyes.
"May I have this dance?" Robin's father asked as together they went to the dance floor.
"You've made our son, a very happy man," his father said.
"The feeling is more than mutual," Regina said.
After they were finished, she danced with both of his brothers and finally Killian, "A mighty fine party the two of you are throwing."
"Killian, thank you, for everything," Regina said as she put her arms around him.
"No thanks are needed, just be happy," Killian said, "because if he ever fails to, well let's just say I'll be taking him back to the bar."
Regina laughed as she remembered that night, and the morning after.
They both turned as someone cleared their throat behind them, "What?" Killian asked the person.
"Do you mind if I dance with my wife?" Robin asked.
"You want to know how long it took to get her without a dance partner?" Killian said as Robin raised his eyebrows only.
"Alright fine," Killian said as he kissed Regina on the cheek before relinquishing her to Robin's arms.
"I can't spend all my life with you dancing with another man," Robin said.
"All my dances will be for you," Regina promised him, as she bit her bottom lip, "just remind me of this later."
Robin looked at her with a look of not understanding, but before he could probe her about that, there was an announcement.
"Attention, if I might have your attention!" Killian said as he gathered everyone to go outside on the huge patio of the castle. The guests were treated to a one of a kind firework show, as wave after wave of loud booms followed by crackling displays of color lit up the sky.
As their guests continued to enjoy the party, Robin and Regina quietly made their exit and made their way upstairs to the suite for the night, Robin picked Regina up in his arms and carried her into the room.
Once he set her on her feet, they started to remove their wedding clothes from one another and were on the bed in a matter of seconds. Robin started leaving light kisses on her mouth, her cheeks before finally taking full possession of her lips.
Regina felt the flicker of his tongue probing her lips, searching for the inner sweetness they protected. At the same time his fingertips were stroking back her hair from her forehead, and then tracing the contours of her face down to the curve of her throat where they lingered.
Her breath caught in mingled apprehension and excitement as his lips followed the same path softly kissing her eyes, her cheeks, the tremulous corners of her mouth, before feathering his lips over the pulse in her throat, making it leap in anticipation.
When at last, he raised his head, Regina's face was burning, forcing her to stifle a gasp as she registered the sudden tumult in her blood. "I love looking into your eyes, to see what I'm doing to you." His hands moved over her throat, her shoulders and down, brushing her breasts with such tantalizing grace that a small, helpless sound was forced from her.
His fingers were cupping her breasts, his thumbs moving lazily, circling the rosy peaks, making them swell and harden under the enticement of his touch. She gasped as he squeezed her breasts, he instantly let go of them.
"What's wrong? Did I hurt you?" Robin asked.
"No, they are just sensitive right now," Regina answered.
"Is it that time for you?" Robin asked as she just took his hands and cupped her breasts again.
"Just not too hard," Regina said.
"Let me try this instead," Robin said as his mouth moved downwards now, and he was kissing her breasts, his tongue circling round her erect nipples, creating such helpless, excruciating pleasure that this time she could only manage an incoherent whimper as she arched towards him.
"Is that better?" Robin whispered against her breasts as his tongue circled her breasts.
"Much, but I know what would make me feel even better," Regina said with a smile as Robin looked up at her with raised eyebrows.
"Oh? Do tell, milady," Robin said.
"Just go a little lower," Regina said.
"As you wish," Robin said as he explored her body, and took his time in doing so, sucking gently on her swollen nipples some more, making her arch her body up so that he would enjoy them all the more. The more time he spent there, the more she frantically wanted him to go further down...and her whole body was tingling as he finally made his way down inch by inch, as he was about to reach his final destination between her legs, he felt something, something he hadn't found until just now...
A bump on Regina.
And not just any place on Regina, but on the lower part of her belly.
"Regina?" Robin said her name as his head snapped up to look up at her.
Regina was watching his reaction, trying to gauge his reaction to what he had just found. His eyes were twinkling with obvious surprise and what looked like hope in his eyes.
"Is this...are you...Regina, is there something you wish to tell me?" Robin asked as his voice was full of emotions, but he tried his damnest to not let his hopes of what this might mean grow too strong. He reasoned it might just be a little extra belly, or getting close to that time of the month, though he also reasoned, he couldn't remember her swelling this much.
"I think you've already guessed my little secret," Regina said as she bit her bottom lip as Robin moved back up to keep his arms on either side of her body, keeping his weight off her as he looked down into her face.
"Are you pregnant, Regina?" Robin asked. Wanting, no, needing to know the answer to this.
"Yes," Regina whispered her precious answer to him.
Robin let out a nervous laugh then a huge smile grew on his face as he bit his bottom lip as he simply said, "Thank you." Regina felt a sigh of relief upon his reaction.
He kissed her lips deeply, making her feel all giddy inside. Then he made his way down her body, dropping an occasionally peck here and there until he arrived back at that bump. "And thank you, my little one, for choosing us as your parents."
"I'm going to be a father," Robin said in pure happiness.
"Not for about seven months," she warned. "Time to get used to the idea."
His blue eyes skimmed her upturned features, "Regina," he said as he moved back up and stroked her cheek with a loving finger, "You were not sure if I'd be pleased?"
"Well, it wasn't something we planned," Regina answered.
"Regina, listen to me," Robin said, "I didn't plan to fall in love. I didn't plan to marry. But you changed all that." He gave a fierce smile that made her pulse leap and pressed a gentle kiss to her lips. "I will love this baby and cherish him or her as much as I cherish his or her mother."
The raw sincerity in his voice made her eyes fill with emotional tears, "Hormones," she sniffed.
"You are adorable," he said, kissing the tip of her pink nose, "And very beautiful. Our baby will be-"
"About the baby, Robin," she said, putting her hands on the side of his face. "As it's early, and sometimes things happen...do you mind if we wait to tell anyone just yet?"
Robin studied her face and felt a soul piercing stab of tenderness. "It will be our little secret." he agreed, laying a hand back on her belly.
"Not so much a secret if you're going to continue to do that in front of people," Regina said, but she didn't try to move his hand. She liked the feel of it there, it made her feel safe and loved.
Robin started to touch her again, letting his hand move between her legs, she was so wet there, melting like candle wax. Robin positioned himself at her entrance, she rose up to meet him, arching upward and opening herself even more to him. He surged into her warmth, joining them indelibly with one deep thrust. They were locked together, forming a whole, mated into one.
"I love all of you," Robin said as he cupped her buttocks, lifting her, filling her, taking her again and again. From deep inside, from a closely protected place, an unfurling began, a glorious blossoming. It leaked out, then poured out, streaming forth in hungry waves. The tidal force surged through her, sweeping past everything.
"Robin!" It was a cry of ultimate capitulation and they both knew it. He drove into her one more time, melding them, fusing their bodies and hearts and souls. He moved gently from her and laid on his back, and pulled her to his side as he gently rubbed her back lightly with his fingers. Regina raised her head and they kissed, and as she tried to pull him back on top of her, he stopped her.
"I better let you rest, as we leave in the morning," Robin said.
"Leave? You mean we're not staying here?" Regina asked.
"We'll get back to Europe, but I thought we might enjoy a week in Hermitage Bay in Antigua," Robin said. "I mean if you feel like you'll be up to it. I don't want you to-"
Regina stopped him talking with a finger to his lips, "I love to go there with you. Anywhere as long as we're together."
"The three of us now," Robin said as his hand slid protectively, lovingly over her belly.
"I'm also sure junior would love to go there as well," Regina said.
"Junior? So sure it's going to be a boy are you?" Robin asked as his hand moved slightly over her belly.
"Wouldn't you like a junior?" Regina asked.
Robin couldn't help the smile that broke over his face as he thought of them having a junior in their lives, "A junior or a little princess, as long as you're their mother."
"Their? How many would you like to have?" Regina asked.
"As many as you would like to have," Robin answered truthfully, he would be just as happy with one as with five. If Regina wanted only one, then they would only have one, but with how they conceived this one, then either she would need to be on the pills again or he would have to be snipped. He didn't envy being snipped, but Regina would have to make the call on that issue.
"Let's start with one, and after one we'll decide, together," Regina said.
"Then you have yourself a partner," Robin said.
"For life," Regina commented as she laid her head on his arm as they closed their eyes and started to drift off to sleep