Prologue: Storybrooke, Five years ago

Everyone looked around the hospital room as the magic washed over them. They were all shocked, looking directly at Emma and Henry.

"Wait, what's going on?" Emma asked confused as Henry awakened.

"The curse. I think you broke it." Henry said happily as he sat up from his hospital bed.

"It was true love's kiss." Blue informed.

"No...no!" Regina said in shock, finally digesting what had just happened.

"If I were you, your majesty, I'd find a place to hide." Blue smirked as the former Evil Queen crumbled in front of them. Regina rushed over to Henry, ignoring the looks she got.

"Henry, no matter what you think, no matter what anyone tells you, I do love you." Regina declares before rushing out of the hospital.

The former queen's heart broke at the look on Henry's face. Regina had never seen him look so unbelieving. The fact that her son did not believe that she loved him made her want to rip her own heart out. Regina knew exactly what that felt like. Sh had never wanted her child to feel like that and she had failed. Not being able to stand the way that everyone was looking at her, the way Henry was looking at her, she quickly ran out of the runs as fast as her legs can carry her back to her Mayoral Mansion. As soon as she entered her home, the tears began to pour out of her eyes. Regina didn't know what she could do. She refused to let her son see her be executed, knowing that would most likely be her fate.

Regina hurries upstairs and grabs as mush as she possibly could and stuffed it in two suitcases. Clothes, shoes, her photo album and important trinkets from both, The Enchanted Forest and Storybrooke. She was going to run. It was the only option she could handle. She would be out if everyone's lives. Henry would be happy and that's what mattered most. He would be able live with his family and have a normal life that she's always wanted for him.

As soon as all of her things were packed, she quickly put everything into her car. Regina went back int her kitchen for the last time and quickly wrote a letter to Henry, telling him how sorry she was and how much she loves him. As soon as it was finished she rushed back out to her black Mercedes. The former queen started her car and drove off towards the town line. Regina kept her eyes focused as she sped out of Storybrooke. As she approached the town line, she could feel her heart pounding in her chest. Regina kept driving and took a deep breath as her car crossed over the town line.

Regina looked in her rear view mirror and saw the quickly fading 'Welcome To Storybrooke' sign. It dawned on her as she was driving that she had no idea where she would go. She had never really cared about the place in this world. She truly only knew of two places: Boston and New York. Regina quickly decided on New York. It was farther away from Storybrooke and it would be her best chance at starting over.

Xx***xX

The Charming group quickly rushed to the Mayoral Mansion after hearing about the mob that was their way over to kill Regina. When they got there, they saw people yelling and shouting with Whale banging on Regina's door.

"Everyone leave!" Charming shouted at the mob of people outside the home of mayor.

"She needs to pay!" Dr. Whale growled at him.

"I know that and she will pay for her crimes. But this is not the way." Snow says as she moves to stand in front of the angry mob. Once everyone left, Charming looked back at Snow, Emma and Henry.

"She's not in there is she?" Charming asked his wife who shook her head sadly.

"No. She would have came out here and faced everyone if she was." His wife answered.

"Then where is she?" Emma asked angrily.

"She could be anywhere if she really has her magic back." Snow said.

"We're gonna find her right?" Henry asked worriedly. Even though Regina was the Evil Queen, sh was still his mom and deep down he still loved her.

"I hope so." Snow whispered.

The Next Day: New York City (Five Years ago)

Regina nervously stepped outside of the train station, both suitcases in tow. There had been crowds in the Enchanted Forest but she had never seen one this big. The former queen stopped walking to take everything in. She hadn't even realized she was in a daze until a stranger bumped into her, knocking her out of it.

"I'm so sorry." The ma said and she narrowed her eyes at him.

"You should be." Regina sneered and he stared at her in shock.

Someone's feisty. He thought. "Sorry, I didn't mean to upset you." The man apologized and her eyes softened. She remembered that she wasn't the Evil Queen in this world. She had no authority, she was just a normal person like everyone else.

"No I...I apologized. I'm having a... horrible week." Regina said.

"Oh, well do you need some help? It looks like you're new here." The man asked and Regina hesitated.

"I...I am new here but I'm pretty sure I can figure it out on my own." Regina said, trying to end the conversation.

"Are you sure? New York City can be a very confusing place." He said and she pondered his proposal. Regina honestly had no idea what she would do here . Since here money supply was virtually endless, she could easily provide for herself but she had no idea where she would live or what she would do. Still, she was sure she could figure it out by herself.

"I'll be fine." Regina said trying t walk away but he grabbed her arm.

"At least let me walk you to your hotel." The man suggested and Regina raised her eyebrow.

"And what do I get from that?"Regina questioned.

"You'd be surprised." The man smirked.

"If I let you escort me to my hotel, will you leave me alone?" Regina said.

"If you still want me to." He said with a wink and she rolled her eyes.

"Fine." Regina agreed and he grabbed her bags for her.

"Did you already have a hotel in mind or an reservation?" The mystery man asked.

"I don't. I...I've actually never stayed in a hotel before." Regina admitted and he looked at her with shock.

"Really?"

"I was from a small town. It didn't have any hotels, just a bed and breakfast." Regina said and he nodded.

"Okay. Do you plan on living here?" he asked and she shrugged.

" I don't know. I haven't fully decided yet." Regina answers. She hasn't had a real, genuine conversation with someone in so long and talking to him made her feel human. It felt nice that someone could actually take interest in her.

"Well, I think New York is a great place to live and it would be even better with you in it." Regina blushed at his comment.

"Do you say that to all of the women you meet?" Regina raised an eyebrow.

"Of course not." He replied with a grin.

"You know, I have yet to ask you your name." Regina said and he smiled.

"Neal. Neal Cassidy." He said.

"Regina Mills." She replied.

"Well, it's wonderful to meet you Regina Mills."

"You too, Neal Cassidy."

Xx***xX: Storybrooke

"She left a note for Henry." Emma said as the charming family searched through the Mayoral Mansion.

"And her clothes are gone." David said, coming down the stairs.

"So, she left. She just took her things and left Storybrooke." Snow questioned.

"I think so." Emma said, looking at Henry, who was devastated.

"So she's gone." Henry asked tearfully as he held Regina's letter in his hands.

"I'm so sorry, Henry. She did leave but she loved you. I know it may not seem like it but she did. She loved you so much, Henry." Emma said looking directly into Henry's eyes.

"No she didn't love me!" Henry yelled as he threw Regina's letter down and ran upstairs to his room.

"I can't believe she ran. After all she's done to us, she has the audacity to run." David fumed.

"I know but at least she's out of our lives." Emma said and they nodded.

"And now we have to address OUR people." Snow says.

I ope you enjoy this! I do plan on posting more but it might take a while. This is my first attempt at an EvilFire story so I hope I do it justice. Please leave a review and tell me what you think!