Midnight | Regina Mills

𝖛𝖎𝖎𝖎

𝖘𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖞𝖇𝖗𝖔𝖔𝖐𝖊

The word hangs in the air like a verdict, a judgment that echoes with the weight of their shared history. Regina, the architect of the curse, is once Gwen's captor, her enemy. And now, she is Gwen's supposed soulmate, a revelation that leaves a bitter taste in Gwen's mouth.

Regina, too, grapples with the magnitude of the situation. Her carefully constructed world crumbles before her eyes, and she faces the woman who is meant to be her soulmate, but who now regards her with anger and distrust.

"Goldilocks," Regina begins, her voice tinged with a mixture of regret and desperation, "I... I never mean for this to happen. I never mean to deceive you."

But Gwen's anger is palpable.

"Deceive me? You cast a curse that makes me forget who I am, who we are. You keep me trapped in this false reality, and you call it deception?"

Regina's shoulders sag under the weight of Gwen's accusations, and she reaches out to touch Gwen's arm, but Gwen pulls away as if burned. The bond they once share, the connection that draws them together, now feels like a chain that binds them to their past.

"We can find a way to make amends," Regina pleads, her voice laced with desperation, "I love you. I always have."

But Gwen's heart is a tempest of conflicting emotions. She remembers the moments of tenderness they share, the stolen kisses, and the connection that once feels so real. But it is all tainted by the knowledge of the curse that binds her.

" You used me," Gwen whispers," You made me think I was in love with you here... because of how you felt for me there?"

" Please, let me explain."

" Explain what, Regina? How you used magic to turn me into somebody I'm not? To curse the entire Enchanted Forest because you were lonely?"

" It's because you're my soulmate!"

The statement lingers in the air as Gwen's eyes go wide, her mind taking time to process the information as she stares at the brunette.

" I'm your..." Gwen trails, " Soulmate?"

Regina's voice trembles with a mix of desperation and sincerity as she confirms, "Yes. You're my soulmate."

The revelation hangs between them like a fragile thread, ready to snap with the slightest pressure. Gwen's mind whirls with conflicting emotions—anger, confusion, and a deep, unsettling longing. She spends so long resenting Regina for her role in the curse, for imprisoning her in a false reality, and now, she is faced with the possibility that their connection runs far deeper.

Gwen's voice wavers as she tries to process this revelation, "But... how can that be? You are my enemy in the Enchanted Forest. You imprison me multiple times."

Regina's eyes glisten with unshed tears as she speaks, her voice filled with regret.

"I know, and I am so sorry for everything I've done. When I meet Tinkerbell, she shows me a future where we can be together, where I can find happiness and redemption through you. I want to change, to become someone worthy of your love. So, I cast the curse with the hope that we can start anew in this world."

Gwen's anger simmers beneath the surface, but she can't ignore the sincerity in Regina's eyes. She remembers the moments of tenderness they share in Storybrooke, moments that feel genuine despite the curse. It's a conflicting reality—Regina's actions in the Enchanted Forest contrast with her feelings for Gwen.

The silence stretches between them, broken only by the gentle rustling of leaves and the distant sounds of Storybrooke. Gwen's mind races as she considers the implications of Regina's confession. She builds a life in this cursed town, a life she is just beginning to remember, and now it is intertwined with Regina in a way she never imagines.