Sorry for the long wait kind of had a bit of a writer's block and busy life kind got in the way but I'm finally back and ready to upload new chapters.

The cure was finally finished. Eight hours of trial and error had finally come to the end. The night root crystals had worked perfectly just like Raphael thought it would and he could finally live up to his side of the deal. A deal that he now knew was broken. Down in his lab Raphael buried his face in his hands. Deep down he knew something would go wrong as it was always clear Tiana never trusted him but now everyone he loved was danger.

Feeling defeated Raphael took a deep breath as he allowed himself to get lost in his thoughts. Zelena had told him everything about Tiana true plan and this made him sick to his stomach. No matter how hard he tried to change the past it only seem to come back to cause more damage. He wanted to right his wrongs, to help Naveen but what he did to him truly scarred Tiana. Emotions were running wild in him. He really wanted to move forward but the more he ponder on what the next move was the more frustrated he was becoming.

Lost in his thoughts Raphael didn't notice Regina enter his lab. Arms crossed Regina was getting tired of guessing. She wanted to know the truth, the real truth. What the hell was going on. She knew Raphael was hiding something down here and to be honest it was driving her crazy. However before she confronted her beloved on the matter she noticed the stressful posture of Raphael. Sitting in a chair with his face buried in hands in the silence of the lab Regina was now concern beyond belief.

" Honey what the matter?" Regina as she pulled up another chair next him. It was a while before he answered but when he did Regina could see how stressed out her love was. His looked tired and worn out which made Regina concern for her loves well being.

" Regina we need to talk. I know you love your family and would do anything to protect them but just as would I but...right now we have a serious issue." Raphael said as he took Regina's hand into his warm ones. Looking deep into her dark brown eyes Raphael knew this wasn't going be easy but she need to know the want was going on.

" What issue is that Raphael? What about my family...what is going on?" Regina said as looked at her love with concern.

" I made a deal with Tiana to help heal Prince Naveen however my effort to fixes things have failed." Removing her hand from Raphael's Regina was now confused.

" What did you do Raphael?" Regina said as awaited his answer. Raphael took a deep breath as he continued explain the situation. Once said and done it only left Regina pacing the room they were in. She was dumbfounded but the news began to settle more furious she got. She angry with the fact he didn't tell earlier but she furious with Ella and Tiana. They hated Raphael and and she knew this but she never thought they would go this far.

" I going back to the palace. I Need to have a word with Ella and Henry NOW. Regina said as she stormed out of the lab. She need to speak to Ella and it wasn't going to be a nice conversation. How dare they plan such curalness on her family.

" Regina stop please I know your angry so am I but this is not your fight to fight. It's mine and I need you here with the girls. I need you safe." Raphael as he tried to reasons with Regina who wasn't having any of it.

" No, You will not fight this on your own, I will not let them ruin this family I will not sit here and do nothing!" Regina said as looked at her love seriously. She loved Raphael with all her heart and now a Snow Queen was going take him away without a fight. However before Regina could even prepare herself to leave Raphael stood in her way.

" Regina please I can't have you involved...I can't have you get hurt. I know what Sigrid is like and if she knows my weakness she will not hesitated to attack. I need you safe Regina. You and the girls." Raphael couldn't dream a life were Regina wasn't in it and would be lost if anything happen to her. especially if it was his fault. bringing his Queen into a warm embrace Raphael kissed the top of her forehead, hoping to calm her down. He was happy when she responded to the warm embrace as she wrapped her arms around his waist.

He knew deep down Regina wasn't happy with what he said but without words Raphael Knew Regina would do as he asked. "I Love you so much my Queen." Raphael whispered into her ear. Slightly pulling away from the hug Regina captured his lips for a passionate kiss that left him breathless.

" I love you too Honey, Very Much."

Meanwhile on the overside of the land Tiana had arrived at her destination to Maldonia. Everything was beginning to fall into place slowly but surely. It wouldn't be long before she could finally cure Narveen from his long time sickness and her revenge on the Shadow-man was done. Walking into the grand palace However Tiana was met with the sight of two grief-stricken monarchs. The king and Queen of Maldonia had grown close with Tiana due to her support and were relieved about her safe arrival to the palace. Although Tiana's arrival wasn't enough to bring a smile to their faces.

" Tiana thank god you're here." The Queen said as she welcomed Tiana into the quiet room where the rest of the family were. " We didn't think you would make it in time."

" What do you mean Queen Estelle what happen? is it Naveen." Tiana was terrified. She knew it was do with Naveen's health. The Queen's eyes were red which she thought was from long periods of crying. Everyone in the room looked concern and grief-stricken. Silence was took over room for a moment as the older Queen took a while to collect herself. The pain was clear across her face As the Queen shakely took Tiana's hands.

" We had word from the doctor Tiana. Naveen wouldn't make it through the night." Before the Queen finished her sentence she broke into tears. Tiana on the overhand the news hit her so hard she don't know how to react. Frozen. Her skin cold and her eyesight became blurry from her tears. For a second she was speechless. She wanted be strong for Naveen's family but just like them her Emotions took over. She let her tears fall. full of hope and high spirits Tiana was ready to give Naveen good news only for everything to shatter in front of her.

Once she could find her voice again Tiana wanted see him, she need to see him. " Can I see him." Tiana whispered as she tried to speak through the overwhelming pain.

" Of course dear. You can say your goodbyes to him now." The king said as he consoled his wife.

" Thank you King Tarran." Tiana said. leaving the room of family and friends Tiana wasted no time in visiting Naveen.

Naveen's Sickness had gotten worse. She was told there were times when he didn't sleep and when he did he woke with screams and heavy breathing. Her heartache was only growing when she finally got to see him. Entering the bedchamber of the prince was hard for Tiana. She was mixed with hundreds of emotions as she took in the sight of Naveen laying restlessly in his bed. she felt powerless as watched Naveen laying in his bed. He looked so weak and wore out. He had lost a lot weight too which made him unrecognisable. He wasn't the Naveen she wanted to remember.

As she walked closer to him Naveen smiled at her weakly. " Tiana, you made it back to Maldonia just in time. I thought I wouldn't get a chance to see you again."

Tiana wanted take his pain away. She wanted end his suffering. Tears began to fall again as she place a soft kiss on cheek. " Naveen I am SO sorry. I...I..I should of done more to help." Tiana stuttered as she tried control her emotions. The man she had grown fond of was going to leave this earth and no magic or true love could stop it.

" Tiana don't be foolish, There was nothing for you do over than be there for me and that's all I can ask for."

" I know but you don't understand Naveen. If you hold on a little while longer we can find a cure. We can fight this...please." Tiana wasn't ready to let go. She need him...She loved him.

" Tiana don't stress over what could of been. Cure or no cure today is my time and I'm just glad to have you here with me." Before Tiana knew it Naveen's eyes became heavy and his breathing began slow down.

" Naveen please hold on we can fix this...I love you." Tiana as she held his hand.

" I love you...too" With a final breath Naveen closed his eyes and Tiana knew he was gone.

Magically appearing in the grounds of Maldonia Raphael was on a mission to find Naveen. Carrying the small bottle of the complete cure in his coat pocket Raphael went off in his search around the Palace. He knew Tiana would be here too as he heard of the declining health of the prince but when he reached the bedchamber of the prince he was shocked at the image in front of him. He was too late.

Tiana hadn't noticed the new present in the room. She only focused on the lifeless body of the man she loved. She had tried so hard to fight for him but she was too late. She felt lost and only thing she wanted to do was cry. She had to let everyone else know he was gone but when she turned around she was met with the one man she didn't want to see. The Shadow-man.

" Tiana I'm sorry." Raphael said as she tried offer his kindness but Tiana wasn't interested. She looked at with a deadly stare. He knew if said another word Tiana would lose it and the last thing he wanted was a fight. Everything he wanted to say to Tiana when he came here was gone and the only thing he was feeling was guilt.

"Leave...Your too late. I don't want to see your face right now." Swiftly walking passed him to the door Tiana didn't want hear a word from him. However before she left the room she turned around to face the shadow-man once more. " You will pay for this...I promise you that." and with that Tiana left.

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