evilsnotborn:

Rapunzel clung to the woman’s hands as they dashed forward, past the prone orderlies, through a door, and into the main lobby of the hospital. Rapunzel ducked behind Regina and let her pull her along her eyes darting everywhere as she shook in terror. “Where are we going? How?” She asked in a small voice as she took in all the people around her. What would they do to them if they realized who she was?

As Rapunzel clung to her, Regina tugged on her arm and lead her through the hospital, taking sharp turns to avoid as many encounters as possible with other workers. And, although she did not fear them since she was the Evil Queen after all, she had more than just herself to think about now. This became more apparent as Rapunzel hide behind her, shaking, and Regina’s motherly instincts kicked in as she turned around to look into Rapunzel’s eyes with a reassuring smile. “You’re coming home with me. If you’d like that, dear. I’m never going to let a thing like this happen to you,” she half whispered, searching the lobby for signs of people coming after them. “But, we’re going to have to hurry again. And, then, once when get home, we will be safe. Most people know better than to mess with me.”