The Bombshell

Part 28: Regina's Pov

   So, I'm supposed to believe that Robin Hood is my soul mate just because some kid claiming to be my son showed up and told me so. Somehow, I don't think so. "I know him alright, but if I ever see him again, I'll sink an arrow into his chest." Robin and I weren't exactly on the best of terms. We were rivals, and not friendly ones.

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   "No, you can't kill him! He's your true love; you have to trust me!" Well, I had to say this kid was persistent and I sort of felt sorry for him. Maybe I should play along for a little while. If I do, he might leave me alone.

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   "Fine. Where to?" It was Henry's plan, so I was going to follow his lead. Well, I say that, but I would still have to guide him through the forest.

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   "I don't quite know, but there is one more person we have to find before we go meet Robin Hood." Oh great! He could have told me this before I agreed to help him.

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   "Who? I asked wary of his answer. For all I knew, he'd have us chasing after some Evil Sorcerer or something.

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   "My Mom." Okay, now I was somewhat confused. I thought I was supposed to be his Mom, then I remembered he mentioned him mentioning his other Mom in that long winded explanation of his. "Her name is Emma, but maybe she calls herself The Saviour?" I felt my face betraying me. I knew exactly who he was referring to, but getting to her wouldn't be easy. "Do you know her?" Damn it! What had this kid gotten me into.

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   "I'm afraid I do. She's been locked in tower for many years. Everyone thinks she's just some crazy lady spouting nonsense about The Dark One and some place called Storybrooke." Henry's face lit up. What I had said didn't scare him off, it actually seemed to do just the opposite. It gave him hope. "What are you so happy about?" I was still confused.

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   "It means she remembers." Remembers what? The fantasy story that Henry was convinced was real? "And it means she'll help us. Where is she? Where's this tower?" This would be a journey and a half; a hell of a lot of work just to go along with this kid's delusions.

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   "It's on an island past the most northern tip of the forest. The Queen trapped her there long ago. We'll need a ship to get there; I don't suppose you know anyone with one of those, do you?" Once again, a smile appeared on the boy's face.

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   "Actually I do. " Well that was something at least. "Are you coming?" The question was aimed at the odd looking man that came here with the boy.

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   "I got you this far, but I'm done helping you now." That's just plain rude. If Henry was to be believed, then this man wrote the book we're supposedly living in. Why wouldn't he help us?

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   "If you want to be a coward then go right ahead." The boy turned back to me. "We need to find a ship named The Jolly Roger. The captain will help us." This kid sure had a lot of blind faith. I packed up some things and we set off on our quest, It was going to be long, but what else was I going to do... rob another carriage. It would be an adventure.