Ch.53: Quiet Minds
After finding out that someone new was in town whom had flying monkeys, they realized that it was the wicked witch and began searching for her, while Charming had Snow stay home because of the pregnancy.
Regina was walking down a dirt road, when she heard something.
She stopped walking and turned around.
“Show yourself, you winged freak.”
A moment later, someone came out of the woods and used a crossbow and arrow to shoot an arrow at her. She caught it in her hand, though.
He put a hand up and began to walk towards her.
“Apologies, m’lady. I thought you were the Wicked Witch.”
“And I thought you were a flying monkey.”
“I do hope my mistake hasn’t cost me my head, Your Majesty.”
“So, you know who I am?”
“Your reputation in the enchanted forest precedes you.”
“I didn’t catch your name.”
“Robin of Locksley, at your service.”
He held his hand out and she gave him his arrow back.
“The thief?”
“Well, as we’re tossing labels around, aren’t you technically known as the Evil Queen?”
“I prefer Regina. You think you can bring down the Wicked Witch with sticks?”
“Well, I’m certainly going to try.”
“I’m afraid we’re too late. She’s long gone.”
“Well, perhaps she left a trail.”
“I was hoping the same thing.”
“Well, then, you’ve got yourself a partner.”
She began to walk away from him.
“I don’t remember asking for one.”
“You didn’t.”
She stopped and turned around to look at him.
“Just don’t get in my way.”
“I wouldn’t dream of it,” he replied.
Someone about what he’d said sounded familiar to her, so she had to ask him, “Have we met before?”
“I doubt I’d ever forget meeting you,” he replied.
He began to walk ahead of her and she followed.
*Flashback- Many Years Ago*
Snow and Regina, when Regina was still the Evil Queen but at the time wasn’t coming after Snow, were being chased by a flying monkey. Snow wanted to run but Regina brought out a fireball.
“I don’t run from monsters. Monsters run from me.”
She threw a fireball at it, but it didn’t work too well.
Robin showed up and fired an arrow at the monkey and the monkey fled.
Regina and Snow looked to see him.
Robin held out a hand.
“M’Lady,” he said to Regina. “You’re injured.”
“It’s Your Majesty and I’m fine.”
Snow took his hand and he helped her up, as she said, “Well, I’m thankful for the assistance.”
When they found out that the Wicked Witch had stolen her castle, Regina made the decision to go off by herself to defeat her, but Robin followed.
When she saw him, she said, “No.”
“No, what?”
“You’re not.”
“Not coming along? I do believe I am.”
She knew he wouldn’t be turning back, so the only thing she could say was, “Just don’t get in my way.”
“I wouldn’t dream of it,” he replied.
*Present*
Robin and Regina were inside the farmhouse, Regina looking at the potions that were in the small dining room on a few shelves.
“There’s nothing useful here,” Regina said. “Unfortunately.”
“What? So, none of these contain magical properties?” Robin asked her.
“Well, a good witch covers her tracks. But a better one can uncover them. We’ll find her. Just be patient.”
“You know, I’ve heard many stories about the great and terrible Evil Queen, but from this angle, the “evil” moniker seems somewhat of an overstatement. Bold and audacious, perhaps, but not evil,” he said, leaning against the table, as she looked at the ingredients.
He stood, as she turned around.
“The name served me well. Fear is quite an effective tool.”
He approached so they were just inches apart and seeing a bottle of something liquid, he grabbed it and asked her, “Is this magical?”
“Not exactly. But it is a liquid that can conjure courage, give strength, or even act as a love potion of sorts,” she explained. “It’s called whiskey. And no, it’s not magical. Especially, the next day.”
“Oh,” he replied.
He grabbed a couple shot glasses.
“You wanna have a drink? Now?” she asked.
“Well, in the last few days, we’ve woken up in an entirely new realm. I’d say we’ve earned it, wouldn’t you?” he replied, as he poured some whiskey in their shot glasses and then turned around and offered one to her.
She chuckled and when she looked down to take it, she saw his lion tattoo and realized who he was. The guy with the lion tattoo Tinkerbelle had shown was her true love back in the enchanted forest, but whom she’d never met because she’d been afraid to let go of her anger and to fall into love again. She hadn’t wanted to get hurt again.
“Is something wrong?” he asked, seeing her staring at his tattoo.
She began to leave.
“Regina!”
After finding Rumple, Katherine learned that the Wicked Witch was Zelena whom wanted what she didn’t have.
After Katherine told Charming, they barged into Snow and Charming’s place.
“Where’s Zelena?” Katherine asked Snow whom was at the table.
“In the bathroom. Why?”
Charming bust into the bathroom, but she wasn’t there and the window was open.
“She had to know we were coming,” Charming said.
“I’ll call Regina. We need to get a protection spell around this apartment right away,” Katherine said.
“Does anyone wanna tell me what’s going on?” Snow asked.
Charming went over to her.
“I’m just glad you’re safe.”
“Of course, I’m safe. Why wouldn’t I be safe?”
“It’s Zelena.”
Katherine left the bathroom.
“She’s the wicked witch,” she informed Snow.
“What? How do you know?”
“Gold told us.”
Regina watched from a distance, Robin with his son silently.
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