I woke up at the Charmings' house. I would prefer in the hospital but they like to handle things on their own which is sometimes annoying because this means, inquisition. "What really happened back there, Regina? Because I don't think it's nothing. You blew up everyone's windows within five blocks", David asked. I didn't realize it was that big. "If you're worried about the repair and the complaints, I can handle it. I'm sure I am the one who's going to take the heat for it", I said. Henry handed me a glass of water. "It's not about the repair or the complaints. It's just that this never happened to you before. You're always in control of your powers", Emma said. She has a point. Then I remembered something. "Actually, it's not the first time", I muttered. They all paid attention. "What do you mean?" Snow asked. "I don't know how long ago. When Marian returned or my sister…Robin came to my office to break up with me so he can honor his vows. I was so angry that the mirror in my office shattered into pieces and I didn't intend to do that. It just broke", I answered.
Zelena arrived in a hurry. "What happened? I received a message saying you're in an accident", she asked. She is worrying again. "I am fine, Zelena. It's just a minor thing", I said. Hook rolled his eyes on me. "Remind me again which Hook are you?" I asked him. "I'm the original one, Your Majesty", he answered with that annoying smirk. "Right…I lost control of my powers and I ended up destroying properties", I answered. That worried her even more. "Lost control? Since when did you lose control of your powers?" she asked. I think it's a compliment that everyone seems to think that I have full mastery of my magic. "So what's going on inside your head this morning? You said you were so angry when the mirror in your office broke. Were you angry this morning?" Henry asked. I think for a moment then I shook my head. "I wasn't. Actually, I was happy. Drizella and I were talking about the town. It was nice until…" I muttered.
"Until what?" Emma asked.
"Everything went quiet. It's like the whole town was put on mute and I can't hear anything. Then I started hearing that annoying whisper but I couldn't make out of anything it was saying. I don't know what happened next. I panicked, I guess", I answered.
"Yeah…I saw all of that. It's like you're not seeing me too then you just suddenly screamed and everything breaks around us", Drizella added.
"Do you know what caused that? Or if you have any ideas?" Snow asked.
"To be honest, I got nothing. That never happened to me before", I answered.
"Maybe you had a panic attack or something", David suggested.
"I know what panic attack is and I don't think that was that", I said.
They all suggested that I should go home. Zelena took me there and made me a cup of coffee. "You got anything stronger?" I asked her. She smiled. "At eleven in the morning? I don't think so", she answered. I rolled my eyes. "It doesn't stop us back in the bar", I said and she laughed. "I know. Isn't that crazy? It's like our cursed selves made us an alcoholic", she said. I totally agreed. "True. Being in this clothes feels a little bit odd, to be honest. I missed the jeans and the rocker top but I am not a bartender here. I am the mayor and I should dress as one", I said. She smiled. "You're going to get use to it. Now, are you going to tell me what really happened earlier? I know you didn't say the whole truth back there because you don't want to worry the gang but I know there's more", she asked.
I just couldn't hide anything from her. There's no point in lying either because she can always catch me. "You're right I didn't tell everything to them but it's not because I want to protect them but it's because I am scared", I answered. She frowned at me. "Scared of what?" she asked again. I sighed. "…of the past I thought I already buried deep. I am scared it's going to come back and haunt me", I answered. Zelena magic two glasses of whisky for us. "Now, tell me everything", she said as she slides the glass towards me. I set aside the cup of coffee and took a sip of the whisky. "It was years and years ago back in the Enchanted Forest. I was still the Evil Queen and I was on the hunt for Snow White's heart. Rumple put a protection spell on Snow and David so I can't hurt them", I started. "So you'll be forced to cast the dark curse…clever man", she muttered and I nodded. "I tried to look for other ways to get my revenge until I stumbled in an old cave at the edge of the Dark Forest. I never knew that there's a cave there. I went in even though I am not familiar with it. Something is drawing me to it", I continued.
"Wait…are you talking about the Cave of Hollows?" she asked and I nodded. "Regina, why would you even set foot there?" she added.
"Because I didn't know what it was. I only read it once but I don't know what it looks like. I went in and I found this ritual circle surrounded with pillars made of rocks and symbols. Then they all appeared", I answered.
"Who?" she asked.
"They called themselves the Elders. I never saw their faces. They were all wearing black robes and they're hiding in the shadows. They knew who I am. They knew why I was there. Do you think I can create a town like this all by myself? Rumple's curse is just about taking an entire population to another realm and removed all their memories. Giving them cursed ones and creating a town is another thing that requires darker magic", I answered.
"You asked help from them", she muttered.
"Yes. A deal was struck. They would give me the power I needed and I will join them right after I succeeded but I broke the deal. I added a protection spell onto the curse that this whole town will be invisible…no one in and no one out. I shielded myself from them", I said.
"So the whispering…it's them?" she asked and I nodded. "Regina, the town is still invisible. The protection spell is still here", she said.
"But it's not entirely cloaked, is it?" I asked her and she thinks for a second.
"Oh my god…the door to Hyperion Heights. Storybrooke has a protection spell but Hyperion Heights hasn't", she answered.
"They found me", I muttered.