Hi Guys!
I'm sorry for the long wait!
I just wanted to clear up a few things, Regina is pregnant with Robin's child. I don't plan on adding Zelena to this story. This takes place immediately after season 3 finale- Marian shows up (like actually Marian not the other stupid plot line) and Regina finds out she's pregnant- that's where this story started. I don't mind adding Captain Swan (not one of my ships but I don't mind) but keep in mind Emma is not a main character in this story.
Enjoy!
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2 Weeks Later
Regina's health has improved, Belle helps keep Regina nourished, much to Regina's chagrin. Rumple had gathered all the essential medicine for Regina. She refuses to see a doctor, so Rumple checks on the child once a week.
Currently, Regina's standing on the balcony to her room, looking at the green forest in front of her.
"Are you alright?" Belle asks from behind her.
Regina closes her eyes as a breeze rustles past.
"I'm ready."
"Ready for what?" Belle asks curiously.
Regina turns slowly, looking Belle in the eyes, taking a deep breath, "ready to see Henry."
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"Mom!" Henry shouts as soon as the door to the mansion opens. Rumple smiles as he quietly closes the door. "Where is she?" Henry demands, not quite trusting the man in front of him.
"She's probably upstairs in her room with Belle." Henry runs up the stairs, as fast as he can.
"Mom!" He shouts, all he wants is to be back in his Mother's arms.
"In here Henry," he hears a muffled voice say from the room on his right.
He bursts into the room, running and running until he is enveloped in his Mother's arms. Regina holds her son as close as she can. She's caught off guard at how tight Henry embraces her, but she reciprocates just the same. Belle smiles at the pair before her before leaving and gently closing the door behind her.
"I missed you." Henry whispers into Regina's chest.
Regina lets her tears fall as she smiles, "and I you." She strokes Henry's hair from his face, "I love you so much."
"I love you too."
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Regina and Henry had been talking for over an hour. Regina delighted in hearing Henry's stories, ranging from school to friends. Henry was both shocked and excited hearing that he's getting a sibling, having always wanted one as a young boy. Though his anger grows at the prospect of Robin being the Father. The man who had caused his Mother so much pain.
Regina flinches as she hears the soft knock on the door.
"Hey," Belle says in a soft voice, "I made lunch if you guys are hungry."
Regina nods, "thank you." She says in a soft voice.
The once strong, powerful queen had grown so quiet and sad. Living over her worst memories, voices of her past swarming her mind. It's hard to believe they were the same person.
"Mom?"
Regina gives a small smile, "we might as well, Belle will force feed me either way."
Henry gives a chuckle at his Mother's attempt at a joke.
"I wouldn't have to if you weren't so difficult." Belle says as the three head to the kitchen.
Regina had warmed up to Belle, finding comfort in her quiet and gentle voice. Belle had grown on her, and Regina could dare say she made a friend. Though her mind plagues her with thoughts, she had hurt Belle, punished her for Rumple's crimes. She doesn't deserve Belle's kindness, deserves none of this.
Regina smiles as she sips at her warm tea, she's sitting at the dining table with Henry and Belle.
"Regina," Belle warns as she sees the brunette sipping her tea. Regina rolls her eyes as she picks up a cracker, nibbling on the edges. "Eat more," Belle mumbles into her mug. Henry hums contently as he munches on his food. Paying no mind to his Mother who is barely eating. "What do you want?"
"What?" Regina asks Belle startled.
"To eat," Belle clarifies.
"Oat meal," Regina mumbles.
Oat meal had seemed to be the only food that didn't repulse Regina, oddly settling her stomach.
Belle smiles as she gets up to make Regina her usual meal.
"This is weird." Henry says, causing Regina to look at him curiously. "You don't talk as much, you don't look happy. But... You're acting civil with Belle."
Regina smiles sadly, "Belle and me... being somewhat friends?"
"We are friends," Belle says defiantly as she gives Regina her oatmeal. Henry nods, ignoring the fact that his Mother chose to ignore his earlier statement.
"Can I see you again?"
Henry asks sadly as he hears a knock on the door, no doubt Emma. Regina stands as she rounds the table and hugs Henry as close to her body as possible.
"Always."
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Hope you liked it!