Third chance at love

Nightfall Madness

The cold night winds felt freshening on Tiana's skin as she stood in her royal garden. She was coming to terms with not sleeping the whole nights. Her mind was all over place from her busy schedules and her Naveen. She still hadn't heard from him since he left for Maldonia and it was killing her. Looking up to the beautiful starry night sky Tiana prayed that Naveen's health would improve. To be honesty with herself Tiana knew she had deep feelings for the prince but she was afraid to say out loud to herself or to anyone in that matter. She was afraid that she wouldn't get the chance to be with him, that he would be gone before she could declare her feelings to him. She had been with him for all his ups and downs but Tiana knew the end was near. Naveen barely sends letters to her and when they do meet his quiet. Nothing but empty words between them. 

Taking a deep breath Tiana continue to look towards the night sky with hope but suddenly felt a strange feeling that someone was behind her. Slowly turning around Tiana saw a tall man standing in the shadows by the doors with his hands behind his back. " Who are you?" The man stepped out of the shadows showing his face that Tiana knew all to well. " DR FACILIER!"

" Hello your majesty I hope I didn't disturb you." Tiana looked at him with disgust. What on earth was this man doing here in her castle at this hour. Standing a little a little taller Tiana wasn't afraid of the shadow-man. Standing opposite to him Tiana tried to analyse his face but he showed no emotion." YOU are not welcomed here." Tiana said sternly, she was in no mood for the shadow-man's tricks." If your here to play some of your dark tricks then I will wasted no time throwing you into jail where you rot the rest of your life in." 

" Oh your Majesty you've already tried that and it failed."  Tiana's eyes widen at the statement. "Yes I'm aware of your little plan you made with King Richard. Don't worry I'm not here to for pay back. In fact I'm here to help." Tiana frowned at every word he said, it was clear she wasn't interested in his help. 

" I don't your help. The only thing I want from you is you out of my kingdom for good." Tiana watched the shadow-man shake his head in disagreement. She truly hated this man to the core. " I can help Naveen if you let me Tiana. If push aside the hatred and let me help you I could cure Naveen. Bring him back to his old self." Tiana couldn't bare to hear Naveen's name come from Facilier's mouth. How dare he speak about him. The shadow-man was the reason Naveen was sick. " How dare you come here and say his name. You did this to him...you made him sick you made soulless."  

Raphael could see the hurt and the frustration Tiana was going through. She was right it was his fault but now he was offering to help. To fix his wrong doings. " Tiana I'm sorry for what I did to Naveen but I'm a different man now I can help you and Naveen."

" Bullshit, this is just one of your games. I know deep down that cold heartless man still lives within you. You might have fooled Regina but not me. Your nothing more then a monster." Tiana Tried to keep herself together but she was tried. Tired of this man getting the better of her every time. " Tiana please give me a chance to fix this." Raphael said desperation. 

" Why?! Why should I give a monster like you a chance!" Tiana was almost at breaking point. She wanted nothing more then to call her guards and have him executed right were he stood but she couldn't. Her heart just couldn't. She was out of options and Facilier was the only person who could cure Naveen but Tiana didn't want to bare the truth. Looking at the man she called monster she waited for his reply.

" Because for the first time in my life I want to do right. To prove to my children that you can fight the darkness and come out in the light. To right wrongs and accept failure. Tiana I know your mad but I'm not asking for your forgiveness I'm asking  you to give me chance." Silence filled the garden again. Tiana debated with herself she didn't want to believe him but looking into his eyes she could see truth. 

" If I let you help Naveen you will find a way to cure him....to bring back to normal?" Tiana didn't want to do this but she needed answers. Deep down she needed peace. " Yes, I will stop at nothing to cure if you let me." Reassuring her Raphael watched Tiana let down walls just a bit.

Not able to say the words Tiana only nodded with agreement which Raphael understood as a yes. "Now leave my castle before I change my mind!" Tiana said sternly. Without a word Raphael conjured his magic letting a red cloud engulf him and with moments he was gone.

Meanwhile back in the farmhouse Regina had awoken from her warm slumber. She had notice the absent of her love. His warm body was no longer engulfing her and she missed it. Not able to fall asleep again without him Regina pushed herself so she was seating on the bed rest her head on the headrest of the bed. Sighing to herself Regina could see that it was still dark outside which made her wonder were Raphael had gone. 

Curious Regina got out of bed slowly and made her way into the main part of the house. With the hope of finding her love in kitchen or living room. However she was quickly disappointed  when he was no where to be seen. It wasn't like him to just wonder off without telling her but Regina was quickly interrupted when she remembered that Zelena had made a bunch of carrot cake cupcakes. Searching for them in the dark in kitchen Regina was delighted to find them and  her mouth began to water. Being pregnant had it great ups sides such as eating for two; well for Regina's case eating for three. Tucking into a couple cupcakes Regina was unaware of her love entering the kitchen. 

Turning on the lights Raphael watched his Queen freeze in shock. Slowly turning around Regina had a guilty look on her face as she was caught in her midnight snack feast. " I was hungry don't judge." Regina said as her cheeks slight turned a pinky colour.

Raphael laughed at his love's reaction. " I'm not judging my Queen but shouldn't you be in bed?" Walking closer to her he noticed a small piece of icing left on her bottom lip. Smiling he gently pulled her into a deep kiss; removing the left behind icing on. " Vanilla icing but still not as sweet as you." Raphael said seductively. Looking into his seductive eyes Regina pulled him into another heated kiss. 

"Where did you go?" Regina said as she wrapped her arms around his waist. She loved being in his arms it always made her feel safe. Waiting for answer Raphael pushed aside some of her loose curls from her face. " I just went outside for so fresh air that's all my Queen but think it time we return to bed." making sure she put all the cupcakes back Regina and Raphael exited the kitchen together arm in arm until Regina suddenly stopped. " what's wrong Regina?" Raphael said as he looked at his queen with concern. 

Regina didn't say a word. Her right hand was on her stomach due to feeling something strange. A contraction had shot through her but suddenly vanished." I think I just had an contraction?!" Regina said with shock. Placing his hand over her's on her stomach Raphael was anxious. " Maybe you just need to rest." Raphael said but as Regina continue to walk she felt something burst between her legs. Feeling the liquid run down her legs on to the floor Regina looked at her love with panic. 

" My water just broke!!!"