Going to the Theatre had been wonderful with Raphael. Regina had spent her afternoon watching a play about a selfish king and two star-cross lovers who would fight to the death for their love. Regina loved a good romantic play but she also loved a bit of fighting action too which to Regina's luck the play didn't disappoint. Raphael had gotten them good seats with a perfect view of the stage and as the play ended with the death of the Horrible King, Regina applaud and whistled with the audience. It truly was a masterpiece. " This play is nothing like the ones back in my realm." Regina said as she and Raphael left the theatre. " Really? What are theatres like back in your land?" Raphael looking curiously at Regina as they slowly strolled down the streets arm in arm. " Well they normally left you wanting to throw pies at the actors." Regina said with a soft laugh. "Besides most the plays back in my realm were about me." Regina as she record the memory of a play she had seen when she was in disguise. She was trying to track down Snow White only to come across a play about the Evil Queen which didn't end nicely at all, only in Blood and cheers from the audience. " That must of been horrible to see, I hope they don't still do that now." " Oh of course not that was in the past when I was still in the Evil queen. A lot of things have change since then."
arriving home to their beautiful bungalow Regina once again thanked Raphael for the wonderful afternoon. It had been three days since she had told him about her son wanting to meet him and asking if he would teach Lucy magic. Raphael was surprised at first but he was happy things where finally moving forward for the better. " Your welcome my love, I'm just happy you had a great time." Looking at Regina with so much love in his eyes Regina couldn't help but blush. She was completely smitten with him and when he looked at her like that Regina wanted nothing more then to make love with him. Moving closer to him, closing the gap between them. Regina planted a soft kiss onto his lips, deepening the kiss without his permission she couldn't help being mischievous. Biting his bottom lip as she broke away from their deep kiss. Raphael almost moaned in disappointed as Regina broke the kiss. He loved it when she did things like that, she knew it drove him crazy. Knowing what Regina wanted for their next activity Raphael wanted nothing more then to give to her good. However before they could continue a Loud knock came from their front door.
"Who the hell is that?" Regina said looking at Raphael with confusion. The hour was late and they wasn't expecting any visitors at this hour. "I don't know my Queen but whoever it is is in for a nasty surprise." escaping his loves embrace Raphael swiftly opened the door. To his surprise the unexpected visitor was the one person he didn't want to see. Ever.
"Mother?" Looking at his mother with confusion. "What are you doing here!"
It had been months since he had seen his mother. Raphael had made it clear he didn't want to see her again since she put tradition first before his own happiness.
"Raphael we need to speak. Its important, you and Regina aren't save here." Celine quickly rushed past her son, entering the bungalow. Whispering ancient carnations Celine placed a powerful barrier around the house. Raphael watched his mother dash around the house with concern as she placed a barrier around the area. " What do you mean we aren't safe nobody can find this place but me or Regina?" Celine turned to the both of them with terror in eyes. " Not unless some follows you and trust someone has." cold blood began to run down Regina's spine. " someone been watching us! Who!"
" The king's guards!" Celine said as she closed the all curtains in the bungalow. " They have been demanding answers from the villagers of your where about. They even found Mama Odie's hide out but luckily enough she wasn't there." Regina looked towards Raphael with fear. " King Richard is searching for you he demands you come the castle for questioning he has sent guards to come to collect you." Celine said. " What!? Raphael what did you do to King Richard! Regina said with panic in her voice." Nothing, I've never met the king from the nearby kingdom." Regina began pacing the room as she thought. " you must do something Raphael why would he be after you!"
I don't know Regina I'm just as lost as you I've never seen the King from the northern kingdom! ." stress and panic was taking over him. He couldn't remember ever dealing with King of the northern Kingdom or anyone related to him. He had nothing. Regina had no idea what to do but she did know that they had to leave right now before they got here." we need to leave now Raphael, your mother's right we can't stay-." however Raphael interrupted her. " No I'll stay you and my mother will go back to mansion, they can't reach that place with out magic or our invitation. You should be save there." Regina couldn't believe what she was hearing." you are not staying here alone Raphael are you mad! We don't know why he really wants you. What if he wants you dead... I can't lose you, we can't lose" Regina panicked. "Regina I need to find out why he wants me for questioning and the only why to do that is go there."
Cupping Regina's soft cheeks with his hands Raphael looked deep into her dark chocolate eyes. " Regina I have magic, I will be fine but right now I need you and my mother to go. I need to know your safe." Not able hold back anymore Regina let her tears run down her face. Nodding she quickly placed a kiss on his lips, wrapping her arms around his neck Regina poured all her love into him. Whispering I love you into his ear Regina felt him tighten his grip around her. " I love you too." Letting go of her Raphael saw his mother getting ready to use her magic teleport them to away. "keep her safe." Raphael said as Regina went to stand by Celine. " I will." Raphael watched the red cloud of magic engulf them and within seconds they was gone.
At the far end of Queen Tiana's kingdom king Richard waited patiently on his black stallion. He was surrounded by many of his loyal guards as they waited for the arrival of the infamous Dr Facilier. King Richard was one of the most feared rulers of the northern lands, no one dared to cross him as he had no mercy for his victims. He was a volatile, ruthless and manipulative old king who loved to nothing more then to see people suffer. King Richard was looking forward to finally meeting the shadow-man as he held many answers for what he was looking for. He need magic and he was told that Facilier could be a good assistance.
He had heard many dark tales of infamous Doctor and now he was hoping each tale was true. It wasn't longer before a group of guards on their horses made their way to King with Dr Facilier tied to one of the guard's horse dragging him behind them. " Your Majesty, Your Prisoner Dr Facilier." King Richard towards the tied Doctor with a satisfied smile. " The Great and Power Voodoo Doctor Facilier. What a pleasure to finally make your acquaintance. Your probably wondering why your here but don't worry all will be explain in my dungeon, we have a lot to discuss." The king's baritone voice made Raphael's blood run cold and he wanted nothing more then use his magic to escape but when the guards arrested him they place a enchanted black cuff; stopping him from using his magic. Who ever this King Richard guy was he knew a thing or two about magic. Raphael had too heard tales of the cruel king in the north. He took no prisoners as he loved to brutally kill them on the spot but Raphael knew that if the king was taking him back to his kingdom he was in for much worse then death. " Percival! make sure that rope is tight I don't want our prisoner slipping away into the night on our travel." King Richard snapped as he ordered his loyal guards around as they ready themselves to return home. "Its time men, make our way back to Horicvale!"
Regina was in tears. She sitting in the library in the Facilier Mansion with nothing but fear on her mind. She had tried to be strong but she couldn't help but fear the worst for Raphael. She and Celine had arrived at the Mansion not too long ago and for the first time Regina was lost. She was lost as she didn't know what the king wanted from her boyfriend and neither did Celine. Being in this Realm Regina had been told about the King from the cold north and his ruthless behaviour. His reputation reminded her of the Evil Queen's reign back in her realm and this only set her on edge. She had no idea when he would return of if he would return at all. She had let the tears of her despair run down her cheeks as she ponder on what to do next. She was sick to death of people interfering with her happiness and looking towards the open window that looked out to the north side she felt her anguish turn to anger. Standing up from her seat Regina wanted to make King pay, he had no right to interfere with life.
Regina could feel her blood boiling but just as her anger raged on she was quickly brought back down when a painful sharp shock shot through her, making her let out a loud wail. Remembering that her emotions affected her babies Regina sat back down in defeat. She had to protect her unborn children and as much as she wanted to storm down there and set his kingdom on fire, she knew she couldn't. Rubbing her stomach Regina watched as her unborn twins movements began to settle. " I'm sorry little ones I just wanted your father back." Regina whispered to her babies however her whisper was over heard as Celine entered the quiet library. Celine had dashed into library moments ago as she heard Regina's wails. She had promised her son she would keep Regina safe but to be honest she didn't think she could. She hadn't see eye to eye with her son and now he was taken away for god knows what. Her son was lost to her because of Regina. Her son was blinded by love because of Regina and if wasn't for Regina carrying his child she would of thrown her out of mansion and told her to never return. However hearing Regina speak to her stomach she couldn't help but noticed she used the word 'little ones'. Was she expect more then one child?
" Little Ones?!" Celine said as she stared at Regina with confusion. Jumping a little as she hadn't noticed Celine standing behind her Regina turned around. " Yes." Regina said " We are having twins. Didn't Raphael tell you?" Celine was in shock. Her thoughts were right Regina was expecting more then one child. " NO, my son didn't me. He hasn't spoken to me in months!" Celine spat. She was upset that her own son hadn't bothered to tell her about the news, now her son was keep secrets. Regina was taken back at Celine's tone of voice. She was harsh with her words and she could see the complete anger in her eyes as she stared at her. Regina wanted ask what had brought on her cruel demeanour towards her but before she could say a word Celine had beat her to it. " Because of you my Son is in the hands of the most ruthless kings of this realms. If he just listened to me and stayed here he wouldn't be in the northern kingdom of Horicvale! Raphael, my only son is in the hands of man that shows no mercy and he there because of YOU!" Celine was now standing in front of Regina with disgust on her face. " My Own has pushed me away because he loves you and now I can never make things right with him."
Regina could only stare at Celine. She was in disbelief that Celine had blamed her for Raphael being in the hands of King Richard. How on earth was it her fault. All she wanted was to be at peace with the one she loved but with each turn people had tried to push her and Raphael apart. No one wanted them to be together, not her family, not his family. No one. Listening to Celine shout her true feelings towards her Regina began lose control, she had enough. She snapped. " It wasn't me who pushed Raphael away from you, That was your own doing. We wanted you to be part of our life but you refused you picked Tradition over own son's happiness and that's not my fault! How dare you stand there and tell me otherwise. How dare you! Regina was now looking at Celine with complete disgust and horror. She too was standing up now as she refused be talked down to by this woman. " The fact that you think I put Raphael in the hands of King Richard is beyond me. I Love Raphael and just like you I want him safe. For god sake I'm five months Pregnant how do you think I feel knowing that he might not witness the birth of our children! All we wanted to do was be a family but in everyone's eyes our love is a crime! Since when is love a crime!" Tears of frustration was all Regina had right now.
She couldn't believe she was having this argument but nevertheless here she was. " Instead of blaming me for all this misfortunes how about help me find a way get Raphael back!" Regina was feeling sick to her stomach. All this shouting had taken it out of her and all she wanted to do was rest. swaying slight on her feet Regina could feel the dizzy spells taking over her body. Quickly balancing herself on the nearest thing to her which happen to be the chair. Regina tried to regain her composure. "Shit!" Regina said as the dizzy spells intensify.
Celine was stunned. No one had ever spoken to her like that before and be honest she felt like crap. Looking at Regina she could see the hurt and pain she had caused. She was so caught up in her anger and hatred towards Regina that she hadn't realised what was most important. She hadn't realised how happy both Raphael and Regina was together and the sacrifices they had to make just keep everyone happy. Yes Celine wanted her son to follow the traditions of their family but she had gotten in the way of his happiness just like countless others. Regina was correct that she needed to focus on getting Raphael back but snapping out of her thoughts Celine noticed the change in Regina appearance. Her skin was extremely pale and she looked sweaty. She was holding the chair for dear life and this concerned Celine. " Regina...are you feeling okay?" Celine Rushed to support Regina who only nodded. " I need to lay down." Regina said quietly as she was becoming weak to speak. Using her magic Celine to see what was wrong she could feel the stress levels of her the babies, they was dangerously high as well as Regina's blood pressure.
Without thinking Celine rushed Regina to the nearest bedroom and laid down on the double bed. Summoning one her ancient potions from her lab she poured the orange substance into Regina's mouth. Waiting for the soothing draught potion to take affect Celine waited by Regina's side. She wished she could take back what she said but what was done was done. As the potion did it work Regina had fallen as sleep in peace and as Regina slept Celine ponder on what to do to save her son.