DESTINY

Chapter 6 - The Queen and the Outlaw

                There were no trails leading to whereabouts of Elsa but David never stopped on finding her, as Prince Charming, he vowed to always make sure that their kingdom and everyone else is safe. And wanting to know more about the Snow Queen, he sought Belle for information at Gold’s pawnshop.

“Hey, Mrs. Gold,” David began.

Belle answered with a smile. It has just been few days since she got married to Rumplestiltskin. “Hi David, I’m glad you came. I’ve been making a research about Elsa and looking for anything that could be useful for us to stop her for harming anyone, again.”

“And? What did you find out?”

“Well I’ve read that she came from the kingdom called Arendelle, has a sister, lost their parents, she was born with the power of ice or snow, but she can’t control it just yet. She is powerful. And we should never let her freeze our head or heart, or else, something terrible could happen. But why she’s here, I actually have no idea.” Belle’s words came out intelligibly as always and her accent could just make you believe whatever she is saying.

“So there’s a possibility that she isn’t alone when she got here. We haven’t found anything though that will tell us if she’s with anyone.”

“I’ll let you know if I find out something else.”

“Thank you Belle,” David responded and in a second, he was out the door and heading home.

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                When the sky was dark but the moon still bright, under the starless night, Robin and Regina were walking hand in hand. The cold breeze of the air and moist solid ground made the Queen hold onto her Outlaw closer than what she wanted. She wasn’t wearing her gloves but the touch of his hand made her warm. And as the cold wind blows, Robin took off is jacket and donned it over Regina’s bare arms.

“It has been a great day,” Robin spoke as his breath comes out visibly in the icy air.

“It is. But you didn’t have to walk me home though. You should have just stayed with Roland,” Regina replied as she tightened her grip on Robin’s arm.

“I just want to make sure that my queen arrives safely at home,” he grinned.

Regina stopped walking and looked at Robin, there was a wide smile on her face when she said “I, you mean, me… you’re worried that I wouldn’t make it safely at home?”

“Well, am I not allowed to worry about milady when that Snow Queen is just lingering freely in town?”

“That’s so sweet of you, but I don’t have to remind you who I actually am, right?”

“I know you could protect yourself, there’s no doubt to that. I just want to make sure you get home unharmed.”

“If you didn’t walk me home, I could have just disappeared in a purple smoke and be home in an instant,” Regina chuckled. Robin just held her hand and they walked again. And after a few more blocks, they’ve finally arrived at the mayor’s house.

“It’s really nice to walk you home,” Robin uttered still holding Regina’s hand while they’re at the front door.

Regina blushed. It has been so long ago that she couldn’t remember the last time when someone walked her home. “And I’m glad that you did. Thank you.”

Robin raised an eyebrow and threw a smirk, “I’ve told you countless of times that a simple “thank you” would suffice but, I’m not sure if that still applies now.”

Regina placed her hands on her hips and started teasing him, “What do you mean that doesn’t suffice now?” She bit her red lips and stared at Robin’s eyes, then at his lips.

“Oh. You’re doing that again.”

“Doing what?”

“That,” he pointed at her lips and imitated her as he bit his lips in a manly way. Regina laughed. “And you know after that, I’d just wait for you to pull me closer and kiss me,” Robin teased back.

“You. Don’t be so confident.” Her voice dropped an octave making it sound sexier than what her voice already is.

“I was just kidding but it wouldn’t hurt if you’d do that now,” he joked again as he flashed another smile.

“Thank you for walking me home,” Regina said but she didn’t pull him closer. Instead, she took one step towards him and gave him a peck on his lips, it was just a quick second then she smiled as she pulled away.

“You know that I wouldn’t let you go that easy, right?” Robin kissed her again and this time, it took longer. They shared a warm, aggressive yet passionate kiss under the lonely bright moon and starless skies. And as they both stopped kissing and grasp for air, Robin breathed “I love you.” But Regina didn’t reply, she just smiled, embraced him and then pressed her lips against his. Robin smiled and he already understood. I know you love me too, he thought. “I should get going, I’ll see you tomorrow.” And just when he’s turned his back and took a step away Regina, she caught his arm revealing his lion tattoo.

“Do you wanna stay a little longer?” Regina asked. Robin looked a little confused, but more pleased. “I was just thinking, maybe it’s time for another glass of whiskey, or wine,” she smiled nervously.

“Sure,” Robin answered with delight. And so they stepped into her beautifully decorated house.

“Take a seat. I’ll get us something to drink.”

“Thank you.”

“I don’t think that would suffice,” Regina laughed. Robin, on the other hand, just shook his head and grinned. Regina waved her hand in front of the fireplace and fire appeared, “Just to keep us warm” she clarified. Robin just nodded in approval. And before she got two glasses and a bottle of wine, she took off Robin’s jacket and laid it on the couch. He was just eyeing her every move, probably adoring her grace and her beauty, her fierceness and her gentleness at the same time. And right at that moment, he knew, there’s no way he could ever live without her. So Robin Hood stood and walked towards Regina, and just before she was able to pour the liquor on the glasses, Robin held her hand and kissed her on the lips without a sound. Regina kissed him back and dropped the bottle on the table making a clinking sound. They both just giggled for a while and continued kissing, forcefully, making their way to Regina’s bedroom. She shook her foot one after the other to let her 4-inches stilettos heels go off without letting Robin’s lips leave hers while he managed to take off his shirt without missing the warmth of Regina’s kisses.

Then the clock tower rang a bell, it was midnight. I asked for just one day, until the night ends. And maybe tomorrow he’ll know that I was the reason he lost Marian in the first place, Regina thought. She shut her eyes completely and kissed Robin harder. Her hands in his head, stroking his hair while his arms secured her body near him as he unzipped her dress. And as the moon shines brightly amidst the darkness, they started making love, defying the odds, and maybe, just maybe, forgetting the past.