Regina was truly worried. Her family life was distant and Regina wished it would end. Speaking to Henry was becoming more and more difficult especially when she couldn't always visit. Regina was now five months pregnant and as much as she loved going out for walks she was now restricted. Facilier and Mama Odie made sure she rested as she was much bigger and simple things like walking was extremely hard but Regina was always determined get on with life especially when a great day planned. She missed her family but what worried her the most was her granddaughter. Regina could see that Lucy wasn't herself as she was more quiet around her. Regina told Lucy that the family would be okay but as the months past everything was far from okay. However today Regina was hoping she could change Lucy's mood by taking her mind of the family stress. She had planned a stroll through the forest with the horses and visit their favourite place by the lake. She hoped maybe Lucy would open up to her about the things she was feeling and apologise for what she put Lucy through mentally. She loved Lucy to the moon and back, hurting Lucy wasn't on her list but she knew she had and she just had to fix it. She needed to find away make it up to her. After along discussion, Henry and Ella had allowed Regina to take Lucy for the little trip but wished for her to be back just before dinner.
" Regina are you sure you want to go horseback riding? You do realise your five months pregnant right, you can't be over working yourself." Raphael said as he watched Regina get ready. Rolling her eyes Regina wasn't in the mood to her boyfriend's 'are you sure' speech. Now that she was further along in her pregnancy Raphael became more and more protective of her, Regina loved it in the beginning but now she was starting to feel a little smothered. Regina knew he meant well but sometimes she wished he could just lay back just a bit. " Raphael I will be fine I promise you. If I feel uneasy or tired I will stop." Pulling Raphael closer so that he was standing in front of her Regina kissed him on lips lovingly. " Raphael I know your worried about me and the babies but I promise you I will be fine. I will be back around dinner time and I will take a long well deserved nap, okay." Regina said as she placed another kiss on his soft lips. Slightly pulling away form the warm embrace they were in, Raphael placed a hand on Regina's growing belly. Rubbing her stomach Raphael felt a small flutter of a kick on his palm which made him smile. He knew the babies were strong just their mother but he could help anxious. In a couple of months he was going to be a father and they only thing on his mind was to keep Regina and the twins safe no matter what. However horseback riding was sending alert signs in his mind. He knew Regina well enough that her stubbornest wouldn't change and Raphael could only pray nothing serious would happen. " Fine... but please take the journey slow."
Lucy couldn't help but feel excited about her day. Her Abuela was coming to the castle so they both could go on their day trip. Lucy couldn't believe it as her parents hadn't let Regina be with her alone for anything but today it was going to be just them. Together. Quickly getting ready Lucy dashed to put on her favourite riding coat as she was slightly late for meeting Regina in the Castle's main foyer. Checking her single plait in the mirror for any imperfect, once fixed Lucy was ready for her trip. Before Lucy left her bedroom she began to notice her hands were shaking uncontrollably. " Oh...Not again...No not now." Lucy said to herself with frustration. Ever since her magical outburst Lucy couldn't control it and as the weeks went by it was getting harder to hide it. Even people within the castle was beginning to notice that odd things were happening around the castle halls and rooms. Just yesterday Lucy had manged to set fire to the hall curtains by accident due to losing one of her stuff animals. However nobody notice it was her who set the ablaze as they blamed the intensity of the sun. Lucky enough the shaking came to a stop and Lucy began to relax. Lucy knew this had to stop before something serious happen. Not wanting to worry about it right now Lucy put that thought to the back of her mind and left her bedroom.
Entering the castle Regina waited in the foyer for Lucy. They had planned to meet up around ten in the morning to start their little day trip. It wasn't long before Lucy came running out of the corridor and into the foyer. " Good morning Abuela!" Lucy with a wide smile on her face. " Good morning Lucy. How have you been?" Regina said as she carefully hugged her granddaughter. Lucy's Smile quickly vanished. " Kind of Lonely." Lucy whispered to herself. " What was that Lucy?" Regina said as she just about heard her. Quickly pulling a fake smile Lucy looked back at her Abuela. " I said I've be good...I'm just so happy your finally here. How are you and the babies?" Lucy said as she glanced her Abuela's large stomach. Lucy could tell it wouldn't be long before she would get to meet her new aunties or uncles who would be strangely enough younger then her but nothing ever was normal in her family. " We are fine, apart from restless nights as they like to do cartwheels and kicks." Regina smiled as her Granddaughter who looked a bit more happier today. She hated seeing Lucy down so hearing her laugh and smile really lifted Regina spirits. Reaching the stables Lucy and Regina got their horses ready and once prepared they headed of to the forest for beautiful stroll.
" You handle Nailah very well Lucy, your lessons are really paying off." Regina said with proud smile. Lucy smiled at Regina comment. " Thank Abuela, I inspire to be the best just like you." Ever since she could remember Lucy had watched Regina ride with skill and talent. She loved how connected Regina was with the horses almost like she could fully understood them. Regina was glad Lucy loved horses just as much she did herself but she was shocked that she wanted to be like her. Regina never thought any one would want to be like her in any kind of way and this made Regina emotional. Through their stroll they spoke and laughed together and enjoyed each other company. Lucy had told Regina about little Ben's first crawling moment which made Regina feel down as she missed her grandson new milestone. She was missing her family moments and Regina wasn't sure she could handle it much longer. As they made it through the forest they came across their favourite stop by the lake. " We finally made it. I love visiting Loreto Lake, it so beautiful." Lucy said as came down from her horse. Walking by the lake Regina and Lucy enjoyed the wonderful weather and just relaxed away from the drama brewing back the castle. Skipping rocks Lucy laughed as Regina had failed skip on rock across the water. Giving up Regina decide rest on the medium sized boulder by the lake as she watched Lucy continued. Today had gone well and Both Regina and Lucy were glad they went on the trip together.
However as Lucy continued to skip the rocks across the water her hands began to shake again. Yellow sparks began surround the rocks in her hands and before Lucy could do anything Her magic burst from her hands, sending the rocks she was holding flying into water with such strong force. Lucy's heart stopped. She didn't know what to do as her magic became out of control. The yellow sparks of magic where now bigger and Lucy was terrified what her powers would do next. Although Regina was quickly by Lucy side and took Lucy's hands into hers. " Lucy clam down. If you panic the more out of control you will become. Just breathe and look at me." Regina said trying to calm Lucy down. Taking her advice Lucy took a deep breathe and focused on Regina. After a couple of moments Lucy's magic vanished and Lucy was relieved.
"Lucy you have...Magic!" Regina looked at Lucy with shock. She had seen the power Lucy had just created and Regina couldn't help but feel dumbfound. However seeing the distress Lucy was in Regina knew she had to calm Lucy as soon as possible before things got out of control. " Please don't tell Mum or dad I have powers! I don't want anyone to know." Lucy with fear in her eyes. Regina was surprised Lucy wanted to hide her magic from everyone she knew. She could see the fear in her granddaughter and this only worried Regina. " Lucy there is now reason to be scared of your powers or what people think of them. Your mother and Father would be so proud of you, just as I am." Regina said reassuring Lucy but Lucy only shuck her head as tears began to run down her cheeks. Carefully bringing Lucy into hug Regina let Lucy cry. " But what if they make me get rid of my magic...I..I don't want that to happen." Lucy said through her sobs. " Oh Lucy yours parents wouldn't do such a thing, they would understand especially your father." Looking up to Regina Lucy still wasn't sure. " Are you sure Abuela...What if-" Before Lucy could finish her sentence Regina interrupted her. " Lucy listen to me If your Mother or your father have a problem with your magic then I will give them a good talking to." Regina said which made Lucy smile through her tears. " Now it's getting late we better start making our way to home."
Regina was feeling so proud of her granddaughter. She was a witch and Regina could teach her so much, however her lessons with Lucy had to wait after she had the twins. " Abuela...does this means I have to tell mum and dad at dinner?" Lucy said in a whiny voice. " How about we both tell them together, that way it wouldn't be so scary." Regina knew Lucy was dreading the moment once they got back but it just had to be done. Lucy needed not to be scared of her Magical abilities especially when she already processed such powerful magic.
" Lucy you magic!"Both Henry and Ella where in shock, their little girl had magical abilities. " Lucy when did you get your magic?" Henry said looking at his daughter still in disbelief. " A couple of weeks ago...I'm sorry I didn't tell you dad." Lucy said feeling guilty. " Oh Lucy why did you hide this for so long honey." Ella said giving her daughter a hug. " I was scared mum...I didn't want you to be made and make me get rid of my magic." Regina and Lucy Had arrived at the castle just in time for dinner but as soon as they got back Lucy gathered her courage and told Henry and Ella about her magic. However their reaction wasn't what Lucy was expecting.
Henry was beginning to fell like a failure. His own daughter was sacred of telling them about her magic, normally Lucy would come to them for anything but now she was hiding things from them. " Lucy we would never do such a thing." Ella said reassuring Lucy. Regina watched the moment with loving eyes as the family celebrated Lucy's magic with love and hugs. Regina knew they would be proud of her for becoming a witch. However Regina was aware Lucy would need a teacher straight away as her magic was uncontrollable. The only problem was who would be good enough to teacher Lucy until she was ready to teach Lucy herself. Lost in her thoughts Regina was quickly pulled back into reality by Lucy's voice. " So...Who will teach me how to control my Magic?" Lucy said as she looked towards the adults in the room.
" Regina of course." Ella said however Regina quickly turned her down. " I can't teach Lucy magic, not right now It's dangerous for me to use powerful magic while pregnant." Ella and Henry were both confused as Lucy need a teacher as soon as possible. Zelena didn't have magic anymore and Ella wasn't going to let Lady Tremaine anywhere near Lucy let alone teach her magic. " Then who can teach Lucy?" As silence filled the room nobody knew anyone from this land with magic they could trust. Regina however finally realised the only person who could help Lucy was Facilier. It made perfect sense, he could teach her how to use her magic correctly without fear but telling Henry or Ella wasn't going to be easy. Maybe just maybe they could realise this was the only choice.
" I have an idea but your not going to like it." Regina said as she looked at her son and Ella.