So... What are you thinking? Raphael said as he wrapped his arms around his love's waist. Regina looked around her in complete amazement. The small little church was beautifully decorated head to toe with beautiful flowers and golden ribbon banners.

" Raphael It's beautiful!" Turning in his arms Regina pulled him into a sweet kiss. Grinning from ear to ear Raphael still couldn't understand how every time she kissed him it always felt like it was the first one.

" You like it then." Raphael said breaking the kiss. Rolling her eyes Regina thought it was obvious. Pulling him into another quick kiss Regina returned to admiring the beautiful little church again.

" yes of course I like it Raphael. I just can't wait to everyone else to see this." Regina said. Regina was feeling excited but also nervous. It was the first time both family were meeting and Regina was worried it might be a step too far.

The name day christening was just a small gathering for the family. However Raphael was still unsure of it all. He was glad to see his Queen smile with joy and excitement but for him it made him tense. His mother didn't do to well with people outside the voodoo community. His Grandmother one the other hand wasn't too bad but knew she could act a bit odd at times.

" Regina are you sure you want to go on with this?" Raphael said. Regina turned to see the anxious look on her love's face.

" Are you having second thoughts my love?" Regina said as she cupped his face. " Raphael everything should be fine. We are doing this for our girls. They deserve have good memories with their extended family. You and I both known that."

" yes I know but my mother-."

" don't worry about your mother Raphael. Focus on the twins." pulling him into another kiss Regina deep it just a bit before breaking the kiss to smile lovingly at him." I love you."

Holding her closer Raphael rested his forehead onto her. Looking into her beautiful brown eyes he returned the smile." And I love you too."

Zelena was vexed. Hearing what Lucy told her the other day, she didn't know what to think. She wanted to protect her little sister but she also didn't want to spoil her day.

Zelena didn't know what to think about Ella and Tiana other then that they're dead crazy for revenge. She had tried so hard not to spill the beans to Regina when she dropped her twins in the morning. She probably guested that something was up with her when she started acting odd around her. She couldn't even look her sis in the eyes.

She had made Lucy promised not to say a word about the issue but to be honest with herself it wasn't Lucy she was worried about.

Snapping out of her overwhelming thoughts Zelena turned her attention to her little nieces. They were so adorable as they slept in their Moses baskets. She had just got them to sleep for their day nap before the twins big day. Zelena was truly happy for her sister's little family she just wished all members felt the same.

As the hours drew closer to the special event Regina had arrived back at Farmhouse with complete joy on her face. " Look at you with that Cheshire cat smile." Zelena said as she greeted her sister into her home.

" Well yes Today is a special day for our family. I just can't wait to share this special moment with the ones I love." Regina was really over the moon about this but deep down in the back of her head, a small voice is telling her a different story. She wanted things to go down with good vibes but just maybe things could really go bad. Looking at her sister Regina could also see the stress written on her face. " Zelena are you okay. You was acting odd earlier?" Regina asked as she took a seat in the living room. Zelena followed but it was clear Zelena's chill appearance was breaking.

Zelena debated on telling Regina the issues but looking at her sister in the eyes she just couldn't. it had been so long since Regina was at piece with herself or just showered with love. She didn't wanted to ruin such happiness but the longer Zelena remained silence the more Regina grew suspicious. " Zelena? What's going on?"

Taking a deep breath Zelena shook her head and smiled back at her sister. " I'm just so happy for you little sis...really I am. You finally found the happiness you was looking for and I could be so proud of you Regina." Zelena could see Regina was really buying it but she also knew she wouldn't push it. Making sure Zelena sat next to her sis and brought Regina into a hug. " So proud." Regina welcomed the the touching sister hug.

" Thank you Zelena. I am also proud of you too. You finally found love and I happy for you and Chad." Regina said as Zelena looked slightly confused.

" How do you know about Chad?" Zelena said. Regina laughed at her sister confusion. " You can ask Robin, she spilled the beans."

Holding his baby girl his arms Raphael still couldn't believe this was his little blessing staring back at him was his daughter. Both girls were dressed in all white dress for the event which was starting in a couple of minutes. Raphael rocked his daughter in his arms as she cooed at him. The baby in his arms was the oldest twin and Raphael could already see the shocking resemblance to Regina. She had her bouncy curly locks when Regina would bath her and she had Regina's beautiful warm shade of brown eyes. " You look just like your mama." Raphael said as he rocked his daughter.

Regina walked in holding baby number two who was soundly asleep in her arms. The youngest baby girl Raphael could already see that she was very much like him. She had a darker shade of brown eyes similar to his own and had tighter curls. However the one thing both girls shared was their cute button nose. " Raphael are you ready everyone is here."

" Yes my Queen let get this christening going."

Royal traditions began as everyone gathered for the twins' christening Name-day. It was a small event for the family which meant it didn't take long for Regina to noticed the absence of Ella. Knowing her son inside out she could also tell the pissed look he was trying to hide. However, thought it would be best to wait after.

Once the ritual of the christening was over it was time for both Regina and Raphael to reveal girls names. Looking at each other grinning to ear to ear Regina turned back to small audience taking a deep breath as she held her oldest daughter.

" I just want to say thank you all to coming. This is a special day for me and Raphael and it means the world to us you all could make it. Both me and Raphael would love for you to probably meet Chiara Diane Facilier and-" Regina looked to Raphael to finish the introduction as he held the youngest daughter.

" And Melora Odelle Facilier." Everyone in the church smiled and clapped as they heard the girls names. Mama Odie and Celine who were both in tears of joy. Regina had chosen Melora's name first and middle name. She loved the meaning of Melora but she also wanted to name her daughter after Mama Odie. The elderly woman was such a great woman and support her and Raphael so much and she could thank her enough. So when she found out from Raphael that her real name was Odelle she Regina knew it was perfect for her little girl. Raphael had chosen Chiara name as he loved how it sounded. Both partners agreed on Celine for Chiara's middle name. It was perfect for their little girl. Raphael's mother gave him hard times but at the end of the day she was his mother and for first time he was finally seeing change. Acceptance of his little family. When he first held Chiara in his arms he knew the name was just right for her. Maybe hoped that this might push his mother in the right direction.

When everyone said they congratulation Regina attention quickly turned to her son. Henry hadn't said much since coming to the church and it concern her. Lucy had busied herself holding Chiara with Raphael with the other twin when Regina decided to talk to her son. " Henry Is everything okay you look upset."

" I am fine Mum really." Henry said but Regina only arched her eyebrow at her son's comment. " No your not Henry something is up. You forget that I'm your mother Henry and I know when something is bothering you. Now what is it." Regina said.

Henry sighed. " Mum please just take my word on the matter. Everything is fine." Regina of course didn't believe him but agreed to drop it. " Fine, at least can I ask where is Ella?"

" She thought it was best she didn't come." Regina was a little hurt that Ella had decided not to come. She had hoped she would but the idea that Ella would get over the shadow-man issue so soon wasn't realistic. Ella would change her mind that quick.

" Well, I am glad you and Lucy could make it. It really does mean a lot to me." As Regina and Henry continued to talk They hadn't noticed the nervous glance of a tall red head. Zelena was so eager to tell both Henry and Regina of Ella and Tiana's plan for the Shadow-man. It was driving her crazy to spill the beans but the more she waited the more she realised it would just be best to tell them tomorrow. When everything was back to normal. The calm before the storm.

I hope you enjoyed the chapter and I hope you like the twins' names. Melora means Golden apple which I thought was perfect and Chiara pronounce ( kee-ahr-a ) means Light and clear and I just loved the name :-) x

Declaimer: all characters belong to ABC's Once upon a time apart from Celine Facilier, Chiara and Melora Facilier