Title: "The End Is the Beginning Is the End"
Author:
ouronlylightRating: R
Characters: Regina, King Leopold,
( spoiler for episode 18 ), the Huntsman, Henry the son
Pairings: Regina/Leopold,
( spoiler for episode 18 ), Regina/Huntsman
Warnings: character death, child abuse, incest, non-graphic violence, rape
Spoilers: 1x18 "Stable Boy"
Author's Note: This story was inspired by casting spoilers for episode 18. A lot of it has been Jossed by the spoilers released on Monday, but I have this whole thing mapped out in my head (there just may be companion pieces in the near future, since I hint at a lot in here that I couldn't fully explore), so here it is anyway. This story is also incredibly
dark; one of the major subjects of this fic is parent/child sexual abuse. I hope that I've done the topic justice. As always, feedback is greatly appreciated.
Disclaimer: Once Upon a Time is owned by ABC and Horowitz/Kitsis. I make no profit, monetary or otherwise, from the publication of this story.
Summary: It's at this moment that Regina realizes that she was right all along — she's damaged,
broken, and anyone who tries to help her put the pieces back together will surely bleed to death.
( There is a part of herself that Regina tries to bury, tries to hide from her mother's cruel, questing hands and the village boys' leering stares. )