Ch1
Regina rested her head against the pane and stared at the dashing lights as they left the airport. She clutched her bag tighter when they made usual turn for the woods towards the hidden town of StoryBrooke. She hated it there, she wanted to go back to Boston, back to her loving father. Back to her safe haven. But she couldn't, not ever. Her mother had won against her father yet again and she held all of Regina's custody. She couldn't understand why people didn't believe her nor her sister. Her mother was an abusive, manipulating bitch. She destroyed and molded towards her expectations. Everything must be done perfectly, unless you wanted a beating. Regina could feel her old scars and bruises burn against her shirt and skirt as they got closer to the town. A warm hand landed on her thigh and she turned to look at her sister. Zelena, serene as always kept her ocean eyes on the road but the brunette could see the warm smile of her sister as the passing lights danced briefly on her face before disappearing.
"Don't worry Regina one more year, and you are leaving the bitch. Moving with me and Walsh" the redhead spared her a glance before staring at the road ahead. Regina smiled at the idea, she liked Walsh and the idea seemed more appetizing by the second. They might not live with the riches her mother provided after she whored her way up the social ladder. Regina didn't care about wealth, she cared about happiness. Her and her sister's happiness and that sadly wasn't with their mother. Cora was a respected citizen, everyone feared the HighSchool headmaster. It made sense that everyone sided with her, for her power and authority. She even had the StoryBrooke Mayor eating from the palm of her hand.
Slowly they pulled into the sleeping town of StoryBrooke. Being the end of Summer vacation the town was usually quiet as every citizen started to organize their stuff for the start of the year. Most of Regina's class was already at the town or at least she thought that, she didn't really know. She would ask Sydney later. Turning around 'Granny's' she smiled as she saw the old woman waiting tables and serving coffee to usual Leroy. It seemed that after 3 the town hadn't changed. Like time stood still.
"It seems like nothing's changed"
"It's a small town Regina, the only thing new is the library and the town clock"
"The town clock? Isn't it broken since... Forever?"
"Nope now it's working"
Regina replied with a small 'huh'. They passed a great building, StoryBrooke High:Building the future. It send a shiver down her spine as the memories flooded her brain. All the suffering she lived and all the suffering she caused. After all she was known as a bully before but she changed. For the better. She wasn't afraid anymore.
They turned into the dark Mifflin St heading towards the white mansion, Regina's heart beating a hundred miles an hour. Zelena parked the Mercedes in front of 108, she looked at her little sister who was fiddling with the chain of her bag, she silently hoped her mother was asleep. She had told Regina to take the night plane to avoid a 'warm' homecoming from her mother. Her sister chocolate gaze full of fear as she stared at the oak doors.
"come on"
Zelena said getting out of the car, but Regina didn't follow. Sighing the red head opened the passenger door and waited for the brunette to get out.
"Do you, do you think she is asleep?" Said Regina afraid that if she said her mother's name, it would attract the woman from the depths of her house.
"We can only hope, come on just in case"
Zelena answered taking her sister's bags and heading to the porch. They stopped at the door, Regina's labored breath coming as quick puffs if smoke against the cool night. She stared at Zelena with silent plead.
"Please Z, don't....take me back"
Regina whispered bringing tears to her sister's ocean eyes.
"Call Walsh, let's leave like we always said,escape. Like when we were kids! Please Zelena... She's going to start again"
"You know we can't do that Regina"
Cautiously Regina opened the door that was usually unlocked, she stepped onto the façade of 'Perfect House, Perfect Family'. She turned to the living room waiting for the dim light to show her mother sitting on her arm chair petting some sort of animal, like in the movies but she was nowhere to be found.
Regina sighed a relief and visibly relax letting her shoulders drop and a small smile stretch on her lips. She smiled to Zelena and the older sister returned her smile.
"Regina dear, is good to see you"
Regina's head snapped to the upstairs railing, and there leaning gracefully was Cora. The hairs on the back of Regina's neck raised as the older brunette descended the stairs.
"Mother" Regina nodded.
"Leave her alone Cor-"
"Shush," Cora glared at her bastard child, before returning her gaze to her younger daughter. She cupped Regina's face, her daughter flinching at the cold touch.
"It's so good to see you"
With unknown surge of courage Regina said.
"I wish, i could say the same mother"
A force hit Regina's cheek, the pain causing tears to form in the chocolate eyes.
"You insolent child"
Regina touched her red cheek and stared at the ground before saying slowly.
"Sorry mother, it won't happen again, if you excuse me I'll go to my bedroom, it was a tiring ride"
With that said Regina went up the stairs with Zelena trailing behind.
"Regina dear, apply some make up to hide that hideous scar"
Regina swallowed her rage.
"Yes mother"
The sisters entered the brunette's room. Once the door was closed Regina lost it. she screamed and threw her bag against the far wall and pulled her hair. Suddenly she was incased by two strong arms and Regina sobbed against her sisters chest.
"God Zelena, I've been here 10 minutes and I, just want to start again"
Zelena shushed her sister and caressed the short dark locks. Regina pulled away recomposing herself.
"I'm tired"
With that Zelena left the room. Regina started to unpack, putting everything just the way it was 3 years ago. Lazily she got into her worn out 'Red Hot Chilly peppers' shirt and yoga pants. She brush her teeth and checked her scars before getting into the kingsize bed. She took her cellphone and typed a text to an old friend.
R: Hey
In a small house in the other side of StoryBrooke, Kathryn Nolan glared at her shinning cell. Seriously she and half of StoryBrooke were preparing for tomorrow, she had to get up in 6h. Except her sister. Lucky bitch. She unlocked the phone and her eyes widen at the user that send her a message. She quickly typed a response.
K: Regina hey! I thought something happened to you! You bitch! How dare you not speak to me in a week!
R: calm down Kathryn I'm talking to you right now
K: no shit, how's Boston?
R: I wouldn't know, StoryBrooke is nice though, a little bit cold for summer don't you think?
Suddenly Regina's phone buzzed with life as an incoming call flashed through the screen. Smiling she answered.
"Hello?"
"You bitch" said a hoarse voice answered through the conection.
"Kathryn Nolan! Do you kiss your mother with that mouth?"
"Oh fuck you Regina!" Both girls let out a short lived laugh.
"When did you come back? Why didn't you tell me?"
This time only Regina laughed. A little.
"Z picked me up and I just settled for bed"
"How was your mother?"
"It was fine"
"Regina"
"Kathryn"
There was a long pause before Regina asked what had been in her mind for the last 3 years.
"How is she Kat?"
"Better...much better. She is in the Lacrosse team now, did you know the team goes to vacation together? I haven't seen her in all summer but from her calls and what mum tells me she's doing good"
Regina smiled, feeling the usual pain in her chest.
"Regina, don't you dare start again, I won't let you do this to her again, not I will follow you around school like that."
The pain in her chest worsen, she started feeling disgusted by her own being and the scars on her thighs itched. God every second here, it made her want to start again.
"I'm so sorry Kathryn, you know I did it for her, I've changed"
"I know Reg, but you can't make me pick choose between you and my sister"
"I understand, I would choose Z over you"
"Yeah me too"
"You bitch Kathryn"
They both laughed for a good while.
"hey, Reg it's good to know you are home, see you tomorrow okay?"
"Night Kat"
Regina hanged up.
Was this her home?
A.N
Yeah I hate Cora.
Next Chapter: StoryBrooke High
let the girls meet.