The Lobotomy

Written by: Adventure-Seeking Juliet

When: After watching waaay too many rumbelle vids on youtube.

Disclaimer: Once Upon a Time is owned by ABC, dearies. Not me.

A/N So, I was pleasantly surprised with the responses on the last chapter! I hadn't even originally planned to write this story, I had intended to write one about their time at the Dark Castle, but this little fic popped out instead! I hope you guys continue to enjoy it, though, I'll be honest, I have only a very vague idea of where it's going. Enjoy~

The pain was nearly unbearable, and even thoughts of him could not staunch the scream of pain that flew from my mouth.

Everything was blurred because of the sedative, but I still heard Dr. Whale's worried voice in the background," We must administer more of the sedative or she will injure herself!"

I thrashed and struggled under my restraints, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't move.

From somewhere across the room, I heard the Queen's voice sharp and controlling," Then hurry up and administer it, doctor! You're wasting my time."

My stomach clenched, I had thought the Queen was leaving the room, but it seemed she couldn't pass up the chance to watch me suffer.

"I told him you were dead." Her cruel words danced through my head. All this time I had thought he had decided not to save me. I had convinced myself he didn't care about me, all because of the Queen and her lies.

I was confused, it seemed as if a thousand voices were speaking all at once. All telling me the same thing: Be brave.

But what was being brave in this situation? Lying down and letting the Queen win? Or fighting her even though I already know I could not possibly win?

Whale was grumbling under his breath, but I couldn't understand a word. I was trying not to focus on the situation at hand, instead I thought of Rumpelstiltskin.

"Why did you come back?"

"I wasn't going to, but something changed my mind."

I wished for him now. For those moment right before the end. I let myself imagine that I could escape and find him. Kiss him.

Even though I knew it was unlikely, the mere thought of it gave me the strength I needed to keep fighting the doctor.

Whale had the needle in his hand, prepared to inject me, but I was fighting too much. He couldn't keep me still long enough to sedate me.

"One of you get over here and help me," Whale growled, his soothing voice marred by frustration.

I heard Regina sighing in the background," Can you not even control your own employees, doctor?

"Get over here, now!" Whale shouted, I felt him trembling with anger and embarrassment at his inability to impress the Queen.

Finally, one of the men dashed over and made to hold me in place.

But he wasn't thinking and he placed his hand too close to my mouth. I bit down into it, hard enough to make him yelp.

"Can you imbeciles not hold down your own patient?" The Queen hissed," Do I need to perform the procedure myself?"

"No, " Whale shot back," I think we can handle this, Madame Mayor."

Regina chuckled, darkly,"You better handle this, Whale. And quickly."

The other two men were quick to come to Whale's aide. They both grabbed a hold of my arms, so that Whale had a clear shot with the needle.

I felt the stinging prick for only a second before my world went dark.

As everything turned black, his voice sounded in my head," I expect I'll never see you again."

I wished, more than anything, that wouldn't be so.

Gold easily let himself into the hospital. No one questioned him. They merely stood and watched him make his way to the reception desk, completely silent.

He smiled to himself at the thought. Even without his magic, he struck fear and respect into the people of Storybrooke.

It was a comforting thought.

The lady at the reception desk was pale and shaky by the time Mr. Gold had reached the desk.

It took her several seconds to compose herself, and her voice was still squeaky when she spoke to him.

"Can I help you, Mr. Gold?"

He smiled," Yes, I am here to meet the mayor."

The lady paled even more at his question," I'm d-dreadfully sorry, Mr. Gold, but she's in a restricted area at the moment-"

" Did I ask where she was?" Gold said, deadly calm.

"No, sir," the woman whispered, fear etched all over her face.

"Good," Gold said, smiling again," Then I'd be very appreciative if you'd show me to her.

The woman nodded," Yes sir, right away, Mr. Gold ."

She hastily grabbed a key card from under the desk and led Mr. Gold to the elevator.

They rode down to the next floor in utter silence. The woman was shaking uncontrollably, and Gold was too busy wondering about the hidden restrictive area to make small talk.

Once they reached what Mr. Gold assumed was the ground floor of the hospital, the woman led him to a door, hidden at the end of the hall.

She swiped the card quickly through the lock, and moved back as the door clicked open.

"You better go alone," the woman said," that's a rough part of the hospital. Be careful, Mr. Gold."

"I'm sure I can handle it."

Another scream echoed up to them, and the woman backed up, allowing Gold entrance to the underground prison.

He stepped down the small staircase, only looking back when the heavy door swung shot behind him.

With a click, it was locked once more.

A/N Not quite as long as the last chapter. But I wanted a type of cliff-hanger, so here we are.

Please, review. If you know what I mean.