Real World…
The Stranger was approaching his motel room he took out a key and as he opened his door he found his room completely ransacked. He became very angry so angry he was huffing and puffing and he kick his already opened door breaking it into.
He then turned his head and caught a glimpse of someone outside.
Once Upon a Time…
Red Riding Hood walked with the man dressed in black further into the dead woods. "Where are we going?" She asked both concerned and worried. The Stranger stopped for a second turned around stepped up closer to her he looked into her frightened eyes. "Let's call it home." He smiled like predator about to dive into a delicious meal. He then turned back around and continued walking.
They soon arrived at a deep dark cave that smelled horribly it reeked of death. "Oh god what is that smell? This is your lair a cave?" She asked alarm.
"Well home sounds better than cave and lair." He shrugged.
Suddenly a pack of wolves led by a white mixed colored eye wolf ran up to the Stranger. "Well you guys took your time coming back here where is he?" The Stranger's hands were on his hips and he was smiling he was clearly happy to see them which worried Red Riding Hood.
Suddenly the wolves started barking as though they were frantically telling him something. The Stranger's happy look quickly disappeared being replaced by sadness and anger. "What!" He shouted enraged. The wolves started cowering before him bowing their heads and covering them with their paws though his attention was purely on the white one. "You were so supposed to be watching him! How could you let this happen?" His was screaming at the top of his lungs as he threw a brown sack to the ground he had been carrying.
The white wolf began frantically barking still covering his head. "And you seriously believed he could do it? He doesn't have the stomach for such work! You of all should know that! More to the point how could he and you be so stupid as to believe she would keep her word?" The Stranger was screaming at the top of his lungs.
"Um what's wrong." The terrified Red Riding Hood asked. The Stranger turned his head towards her his eyes glowing red with hate. He grabbed her by the throat and lifted her up. "I just lost a pack member, a friend who was like a brother to me because of your Queen! Make no mistake if he dies I'll take it out on you noble hide! Do you understand?" He was screaming even louder now his grip was tightening.
"Yes… I… understand… Master." She could barely breathe he was choking her she thought she was about to die when he dropped her.
He pointed to the bag. "Start getting supper ready!" He yelled.
"Yes right away!" She spoke frantically as she grabbed the bag and ran into the cave.
He looked down at the white wolf still furious. "You can fend for yourself tonight."
Real World…
Regina's cell rang she answered. "Sydney? You better have good news. Someone broke in to his apartment? Who? Find out I don't want any surprises." She hung up.
Regina was then walking out of her office eager to get home to Henry before sun down. As she locked the door she gasped at the sight of the Stranger. "God don't sneak up on people! Didn't you're parents ever teach you manners?" She yelled annoyed.
The Stranger just chuckled amused. "I apologize for my rudeness Mayor however my hotel room was broken into this morning and I suspect that your son Henry isn't it? Broke in and stole something of great sentimental value from me."
"My son is not a thief." Regina was deeply offended by the suggestion.
"Yes well then what was he doing outside of my hotel room this morning at 11:14 a.m. on a school day?" He smiled as though he was playing a game with her. "Mind you I'm not upset that he did it I'm just worried about what someone his age is doing in such a dangerous part of town. I mean I heard he has serious problems I just hope it hasn't gotten to serious. Which is partly why I didn't report him to the police I can only imagine what the courts would think of a child who's mother isn't making any progress in fact some might say his mental state is getting worse under your care I would hate to think of what would happen then."
Regina bit her lip not letting him see that he got under her skin. She then recomposed herself. "Rest assured that if my son had anything to do with this I will see to it that he is punished accordingly and that your property is returned to you. But make no mistake never threaten my son again understand?" In an instant she when from polite to threatening.
"Oh don't worry I have no intention of going after your son I would never hurt a child. I agree with you to after all you never let anyone get away with hurting your family words to live by words to die by."
"I'm glad we understand each other." Regina smirked.
He took out a piece of paper. "Here's my cell number you can find me at Granny's Inn. Oh I'm sorry my Inn."
"Excuse me?" Regina inquired raising an eye brow.
"Oh that's right you don't know I took the liberty of purchasing the Inn and Diner from that charming fellow Mr. Gold I look forward to becoming a well respected member of Storybrooke's community." He extended his hand.
"Well then allow me to be the first to welcome Mr.?" She tried to get his name as she shook his hand.
"Silverstein but please call me Mr. Silver or just Silver." He still maintained a cocky attitude. "Oh by the way I'm hosting a party at the Inn later this week everyone's invited and don't worry it's a bit of a formal yet casual event so everyone should feel right at home I do hope you and Henry can make it."
"Don't worry we'll be there. I wouldn't miss it for the world."
"Good and believe me it will be a night you won't forget." The Stranger then slowly walked away to his bike.
Once Upon a Time…
Ruby sat as far away from his as she watched him across the cave looking at the fire he seemed so sad. "I'm sorry about your friend." She said barely.
"It's not your fault I never should have acted like that I'm sorry I guess I get my temper from my father." He still seemed so sad. "I ran away when I was a kid and then I ended up like this because I forgot the most important rule. It wasn't long after that I met my friend well maybe not long for you. I'm older than I look."
"What's the rule?" She somehow found herself sympathetic and interested in his story.
His eyes shifted from the fire to her. "All things come with a price."
"What was your price?" She asked leaning in.
"You know a lot of people I've met believe or believed that love is a poison that destroys do know what I say to that?"
"What?"
Real World…
Emma and Mary were awakened by the sound of a rapid knocking. They both woke up rushing to the door to find a terrified Ruby wrapped in a long heavy coat sobbing. "Ruby?" Mary and Emma asked surprised to see their friend.
"Emma, Mary can I stay here for a bit this guy he moved in and I… I don't feel safe with him in my house and I have no idea why."
Meanwhile close to the toll bridge…
Regina was driving home when she found a wrecked car in her way. She started to get out. She walked toward the car. "Is everyone alright?"
"Everyone is just fine well now anyway." A rugged voice said with great sarcasm. She turned around and found three men bikers by their appearance.
"If this is a robbery you're making a big mistake don't you know who I am?" She was so arrogant that she tried to threaten them.
"Oh we know exactly who you are Mayor or should I say… you're Majesty." They all started laughing and more started coming out of the shadows.
Sweat ran down Regina's face. "You're the trolls but how?"
"Oh well you see us, the ogres and all the other creepy crawlies back home weren't collecting valuables for our health we have a boss just like everybody else and he's decided it's time for us all to go home however you're not on the guest list so I'm afraid this is where it ends." The brute pulled out a gun and aimed at her face. "Oh I'm supposed to give you a message." He smiled cruelly as Regina's heart was racing. "This is for Huntsman." He pulled the trigger and the bullet went straight between Regina's eyes she fell dead instantly.
Granny's Inn…
The Stranger was unpacking his things and getting settled into his room when Granny walked. "Do you need any help Mr. Silver? Any of your things missing?" She asked politely.
"Oh no I have everything but thanks for your concern not a single thing is missing." He had a fiendish smile a wolf's smile. Suddenly Granny grabbed her head and started to fall. He rushed to catch her. "Are you alright?" He asked though he had an idea of what was happening.
"Yes I just felt dizzy all of a sudden. Thank you Mr. Silver."
Mary and Emma's place…
Emma stepped out of the shower and grabbed a towel. She wrapped it around her body. She stepped out and found Ruby huddled rocking back in forth her face stained with tears. "Ruby what's wrong?" Emma asked concerned.
"I… I remember Emma I remember everything." She said terrified.
"What do you mean?"
"The Stranger I know him. At first I didn't know how but now I do. He's bad news Emma he's big bad news he's just as crafty as Gold if not more so and far more ruthless Regina." She started crying even more.
"What is he like involved in organized crime?" Emma asked trying understand what Ruby meant.
"Yeah accept it's really organized." Emma's phone started ringing she walked over to the table and answered.
"Yes? You're not serious? I'll be right there." She started getting dressed.
"Where are you going Emma?" Ruby asked wiping the tears.
"It's Regina she's dead. I have to go make sure Henry's okay and that the crime scene is secure but in the meantime don't open the door until either me or Mary get back got it?" Ruby nodded her head and Emma hugged her right before leaving. "Lock the chain door behind me okay?"
As Emma walked out Ruby followed her and locked the chain door as well the other locks. She took a deep breath trying to calm down. "God this can't be happening how is this even happening why isn't he cursed like the rest of us?" Suddenly there was a knock on the door. She turned around and looked through the eye hole it was the Stranger.
"Oh little Red. Little Red? Please let me in." He spoke as though she had no choice and smiled arrogantly.
She screamed but for reasons unknown to her she obeyed and let him in.
