Once Upon a Time, there was land called Misthaven. The inhabitants called it 'The Enchanted Forest' because well... that's what it was. In this land, there was a Queen and a sorcerer: Regina and Rumpelstilskin. They sat around a pristine table plotting and eating their royal meals.
Regina: It's taken some work but I finally have them. Worst of the worst.
Rumpelstiltskin: Who?
Regina: Here's the canditates...
Rumpelstiltskin: You're kidding right? A prince, a princess, a pirate with one hand, a maiden, a queen who controls ice, and the most powerful sorcerer in all the realms.
Regina: Worst of the worst.
Rumpelstiltskin: How does the prince and princess qualify as bad?
Regina: That princess is my step-daughter, Snow White and that prince her unbareable husband.
Rumpelstiltskin: And the maid? What's that about?
Regina: Just thought it would be fun. Her name's Belle. You'll like her - she has a thing for beasts.
Rumpelstiltskin: I'm flattered. Now, let me find some better people to recruit.
Regina: There is no one else! Now, you're going to hunt these people down and persuade them to join us.
Rumpelstiltskin: And if they don't?
Regina: I'm sure you'll find a way...
Rumpelstiltskin and Regina locked eyes and agreed it was time.