Rumplestiltskin awoke in a space in-between spaces. He never would have expected to end up in this most beautiful place. He was prepared to plummet into a fiery pit for all of his wrong doings. He awoke to a girl standing over him.

"hello... it's time to wake up for a moment... Rumplestiltskin..." The girl shook him.

"Where... am I?"

"Well... you're not dead. Just incase you were wondering." She had an accent similar to his own. Curious. This feeling is quite odd. He felt as if he knew her, yet He had never seen her face before. But her eyes...

"and who might you be dearie..." He asked. "I killed him... He's dead right?"

"Yes.. your father is no more, no longer a threat...and the dark one is no longer feasting upon your soul."

"Such deep sentiments for such a young lass as yourself, what's your name." She was about Henry's age. Her golden wavy locks of soft hair was flowing in a warm breeze.

She smiled at him. "My name is Akira... I am pleased to meet you."

"I'm guessing this is the part where you tell me I have two choices..."

"No" she interrupted, "You don't have a choice. You're going back to Belle, she'll need you, The others need you too."

"What? Is something wrong with them?" He hated the fact that the people he loved most could be in danger and he was able to do nothing...

"You have proven yourself worthy. You sacrificed your power and life to save everyone. You are truly good and you're not a coward. Don't be afraid anymore Rumplestiltskin... Everyone has been sent to the Enchanted Forest, but Emma and Henry they are still in the land without magic. Neal will need your help to get them back. And Belle..."

"What about Belle"

"I am still not sure If I should tell you...If I tell you, you can't let it cloud your judgment." she held out her hand for him to shake it. "Consider this a verbal contract. You're getting a second chance here. Don't screw up this time... Papa...

"Tell me wh..what did you just call me?" He was overcome with emotion. Now he recognized the eyes. Her blue, green orbs also belonged to Belle. "Akira...Belle needs me because she's..."

"Yes."

"How can I help them If I have no magic now..."

"You already proved you don't need magic to be a hero, Papa... now you can have your happy ending." The girl embraced her father. "Now go... you'll wake up in the forest. Go to your castle, they'll all be there. An Evil Witch has taken over the land... Only you can defeat her."

"I promise, to be a good father sweet girl. A better one than I was to Bae"

"Don't worry... you will be. There is one more thing I have to tell you."

"And what is that..."

"Bae and I have a sister... She never knew where she truly came from."

"What? Who?"

"Regina...Cora lied...to both of you."

This news shook him... All the things he had said and done to get back at Regina and Cora and all this time she was his.

"I can not take back the things I have done..."

"No, but you can move forward."

"I will. I can't wait to watch you grow up little one."

He embraced Akira once more. Then she faded away.

Just as she said He awoke this time in the Enchanted Forest, with a noble purpose. A second Chance.