Greetings dearies! I hope that the last chapter I wrote pleased you guys. Thank you guys for continuing to read this story. I know that I left the last chapter in a cliffhanger but this chapter is when Elaine wakes up from the curse. Also for my followers who read No Chance of Surviving, I will be on a small hiatus. Also sorry if this chapter may be kinda shitty...
Enjoy! :)
(This chapter took a longt time to write. FYI)
A.N; Some of the dialogue comes from season 2, Episode 25- "The Queen is dead" and episode 16 - " The Miller's daughter."
Jefferson and Grace were up early in the morning, cleaning the mansion till it was spotless. Grace wanted the place to be perfect for when her mother would come back. Yesterday, Jefferson had received a call from Mr. Gold that he would be going on a trip with Emma and Henry to go look for Baelfire. Before he left, Rumplestiltskin and Jefferson agreed that they should meet at the hospital. After hearing all that has been happening with Regina and after hearing that Cora is hear at Storybrooke, Jefferson wanted to break the spell and wanted to take his wife and daughter away from this family drama Regina always seemed to have. However, Gold managed to persuade him to wait until he returned with Baelfire.
After they managed cleaned up the entire mansion, Grace was in one of the many bedrooms, looking if there was anything that her mother could wear that didn't appear to come out of the Land of Nightmares. Grace also saw that her mother's wardrobe had only dark colors - red and black apparently. Many of them were made of the finest fabrics. Grace asked herself how did her mother manage to have the most beautiful dresses when she wasn't a princess. Though her mother was Regina's sister, Elaine, didn't seem to love the life of royalty. From Henry's book, Grace always saw pictures of her mother in a forest. Grace guessed that that must have been where she grew up. There were so many things Grace wanted to ask her mother when she woke up. After a moment of searching for an outfit for her mother, Grace stopped when Jefferson called her downstairs that it was time to go. The young girl ran downstairs and joined her father. After many years of being separated, Grace's family now had a chance of being together once again.
After the failed attempt of searching for Gold's dagger in the forest, Regina went to her office and used her phone tap to hear some of the conversation that Jefferson and Rumplestiltskin had over the phone. Most of the conversation was static due to the fact that Gold probably casted a spell so no one would be able to hear what he was saying. Though most of the conversation couldn't be heard, Regina picked up some words like " New York", " Son", "Deal", and "Miss Swann". Regina didn't really care for what they were talking about since she had already figured out that Henry went with Miss Swann and Gold to New York, but then the conversation turned to the hybrid that was still in a coma. Gold was telling Jefferson that it would be wise to try to break the cures now that Cora's poison was out of Elaine's system. Regina was furious when Jefferson said that it would be better if Regina wouldn't be there when Elaine would wake up. She didn't care for Jefferson but now Regina wanted to crush her brother-in-law's heart in front of him. Though at first, she was skeptical of Cora's plan on wiping Elaine's memories,but now she agreed with her mother. Gold and Jefferson would only manipulate her younger sister; and since the two were no longer on her side, it was even possible that Snow and Charming would even dare to attempt to turn Elaine against Regina. Before she could keep spewing curses at Jefferson, Regina's phone began to ring. It was Mary Margaret who wanted to ask if she wanted to have lunch at Granny's Diner; she wasn't going to accept the invitation, but Snow said that she wanted to talk to her since Henry called and asked for his adoptive mother. After she ended the phone call, Regina made her way to the driveway. She told Cora where she was going and then proceeded to go to Granny's Diner.
Pan knew that something was wrong with Elaine the moment he returned from another realm. Though she trusted the Lost Bos, she still kept to herself but today, the girl was even quieter. While the Lost Boys were hunting, Elaine decided to clean the clothes that were dirtied by the Lost Boys. She was gone for the rest of the day, that didn't concern Pan. He knew that Elaine could defend herself because Pan and Felix trained her. The immortal boy was wondering if by any chance, the intruder might have come across Elaine. Pan knew who that man was working for and he knew what would happen if the Dark One were to know that she was her in Neverland.
After dinner was over and the boys were dancing, it was past midnight when everything became quiet. When the others were asleep, that's when Pan went in to interrogate the girl. She was one of the few who were still up; she was living up to the role of 'mother' because right now, Elaine was making sure that every Lost Boy was asleep like a real mother would do when they would check up on their children. Pan had to admit that the girl would make an excellent mother but he knew that he would never let her go and once he got the heart of the truest believer, Elaine would be disposed of immediately. When he reached her, Elaine was already getting ready to go to sleep. Like Pan, Elaine had her own 'quarters'. But instead of a hut in a tree, she had a small canopy tent near the Lost Boys. Clearing his throat, Pan caught the attention of the hybrid.
"Beautiful night, isn't it, Pet?" He said, disinterested but he wanted to get the truth out of her.
Agreeing, Elaine looked up towards the sky. Indeed the night sky was decorated with bedazzling stars and the night was lit by the moon. " A gorgeous night indeed, Peter."
Not wanting to delay the inevitable, Peter voiced out his 'concern.' "Did something happen today, Elaine? When you came back from washing, you were quiet and you looked annoyed and tired."
Elaine paused for a bit, then regained her composure. Though she wanted to tell Pan what had happened today, a small voice told her that it was possible that Pan wouldn't believe her, or Pan would never let her go anywhere without one of the Lost Boys. "I'm probably tired since I haven't turned into the wolf in a while. It's probably not helping that tonight is a full moon- a blood moon none the less."
Though she loved the Lost Boys, Elaine also cherished the time that she spends alone when she cleans the clothes
Not that she wanted to admit it, but the hybrid was rather curious of the stranger. As far as she knew, the only ways to enter Neverland was by flying through the second star or by using a magic bean. She was also impressed on how this stranger managed to escape from the Lost Boys. Elaine felt slightly guilty for not telling Pan what happened, but she didn't flat-out lie to him. Since she hasn't turned into a wolf, her strength was limited. But with a blood moon- her inner wolf was restless to go out to hunt. All she wanted to do right now was to go to sleep.
Though he wasn't really convinced, Pan let her go. He didn't want to scare her away after regaining her trust again. The immortal boy was sure that the hybrid was hiding something else, though it probably was her inner beast that was getting restless from not turning. He said farewell and the two went there own way.
Mary Margaret sat in one of the booths when Regina walked into the diner. The former Queen briskly walked over to Snow White and asked," So how is Henry? Is he okay?"
'He's fine," the princess reassured."Everything's fine."
Regina was unsure and skeptical of that statement, knowing how Snow would try to keep away Henry from her. "What's he say?"
Snow hesitated slightly before confessing." I didn't actually talk to him."
As she sat down, Regina tried to contain her anger. She really didn't want to deal with anybody right now and Snow decides to waste her time when they could be looking for more clues as to where Gold' dagger could be hidden." Then why am I here?"
Using her courage to hide her fear, Snow continued. "Because I know you've been lying and I thought it was time we talked about it.'
"I don't know what you're talking about," Before she could threaten Snow to back off, Regina was interrupted.
"No, no, no, no more lying," Snow ordered. " I know you've been with your mother. I know you're looking for the dagger." Snow was pretty sure that if she didn't choose her words carefully, she was sure that Regina would try to kill her right then and there, not caring who would watch.
The Former Queen sneered at Mary Margaret. "What I'm doing is my business."
Snow was deeply saddened that even after all these years, Regina held so much hate towards her. "There's a war starting, Regina. That much is clear, yes. Lucky for you, you've earned enough good will with me to give you one last chance, a chance to choose the right side - the side of good" At that statement, Regina scoffed. She still was amazed at how naive Snow was.
"Have you ever considered," Regina asked, " that maybe, perhaps I am Good? I was always the queen, it was you who added 'evil' to my name."
"Good doesn't do what you do," Snow said. "Why Regina, why go back to being this way after how hard you tried?"
"And what did it get me?" Regina quipped." Dinner with a bunch of hypocrites who pretend they'll forgive me, when in their hearts, they know they never will. You're giving me a chance?" Regina asked sarcastically." How about I give you one? Stay out of my way." Irritated, Regina got up and was headed to the door.
In a last attempt to convince her, Snow whispered, "Listening to your mother is a mistake, Regina."
Turing around to face Sow, Regina exclaimed," Because listening to you will work out so much better."
"She doesn't care about Henry. All she wants is power, " Snow said defeated.
"Power is how you get things," Regina argued.
Snow sighed and continued her argument." She doesn't care about you. For sure, Cora doesn't care about your sister."
"Really? And what would you know about mothers?" With that being said, Regina left.
Meanwhile in New York...
The group of four walked to Neal's apartment to go get Henry's camera before they headed to the museum. While looking for Gold's long-lost son, Emma soon found out that her ex, Neal, was in New York. Not to mention, he was Baelfire. After the whole confrontation, Neal decided to treat his father, Emma, and his Henry to some of New York's finest pizza. While Neal and Henry went inside to go order the pizza, Rumplestiltskin and Emma decided to stay outside to come up with a plan to make Neal go to Storybrooke. Rumple managed to persuade Emma that if Neal wouldn't go to StoryBrooke, there was a good chance that Henry would once again run away just to be with his parent. Though they didn't come up with a plan because Neal and Henry came back with the food. While Henry was asking Gold whether he could refer to him as Grandfather, Emma was thinking of ways to convince Neal to go back to Storybrooke.
"He's a good kid," Neal said out of the blue.
Not knowing how to answer, the Savior just said a simple 'yeah'.
Neal, who was liking the way the conversation was going, faced his ex. " Hey, I'm trying my best here."
" I know," Emma admitted, " We all are. It's just that we're going to have to go back to our home." Emma doubted that her ex would fall for that, but hopefully, Neal would get the message.
Clearly, Neal didn't get it. "I'm just getting to know him," he exclaimed.
"Well then maybe.." Emma started." "Maybe you should come with us."
"To StoryBrooke?"
" I've seen your apartment," Emma stated, " You don't got a lot going on here."
"Looks can be deceiving," Neal before he completely stopped to talk. "Listen, there's something I've been meaning to tell you. It's complicated."
Before he could continue, Henry walked back to his parents." So Neal, do you think we can take the subway?"
Wanting to spoil his son a bit, Neal immediately agreed. "Yeah, sure, of course. Let's go get that camera." The group was already in front of his apartment. Neal went to the gate to unlock it. "Here I got it." Once the gate was open, father and son went upstairs to Neal's apartment to get Henry's camera. Miss Swann and r. Gold however staid in the lobby.
Breaking the silence, Gold asked, "So, uh did you ask him?"
All Emma could say was, " He said it's complicated."
"Oh, I see." Gold wasn't really convinced. A part of him believed that the two still had feelings for each other.
"Well, maybe he just needs some time," Emma explained. "I don't know."Gold heard the door open behind them and saw that it was Hook. The pirate pushed Emma aside and threw Gold at the gate. By now, the Dark One would have killed someone who dares to attack him but he didn't have his powers here. The pirate used his hook to stab the Dark One with poison.
"Tick-tock." Hook snarled, ready to attack,"Time's up, crocodile. You took Milah- my love, my happiness- and for that, I take your life." Emma had gotten up by now and grabbed a small stand that was nearby. Using it, she slammed it against the pirate, knocking him unconscious.
She went to go help Gold but Neal had already come down to see what the commotion was all about. "What the hell is going on?!"
"One of your dad's enemies found us," Emma explained.
Neal immediately recognized the pirate. "Hook."
"You know him?"Emma asked.
Neal didn't answer but instead examined the stab wound. The wound was pretty deep and near his father's heart. "Papa?" All the anger that he held for his father had now disappeared. If they didn't do anything, Rumple would die. Neal managed to bring his father back to his apartment and let him rest on the couch. Emma however, was dragging Hook to some closet where they could hide him. Though Neal was going to take him to the hospital, that backfired on them since the poison was made by Hook and had no antidote. Although he would rather stay away from Storybrooke, Neal had no choice but to go. However, instead of driving a car back, the group was going to steal the Jolly Rober, the fastest vessel in all the realms. While Emma was trying to stop the bleeding, Neal was calling someone.
"What are you doing?"Emma questioned.
"Getting us a car," Neal said as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.
"I thought you were suddenly a pirate and were gonna take a ship," Emma said.
"Yeah, well we still gotta get his ass to the ship," Neal referred to Hook.
"So you know Hook?"
"It's a long story,"Baelfire or Neal said."Short version is this world wasn't my first stop when I left home."
Emma just stared at her ex in confusion. "No?"
"If it was, I'd be a couple hundred years old by now." Neal shuddered at the thought. A few seconds passed and his phone rang. " That should be our ride. Hang tight." A few minutes passed when he left the room to go answer the phone when Henry came in with Emma's phone.
"Emma, you need to see this," he said as he passed the phone to his mother.
"What is it, kid?"
"It's a text from David and Mary Margaret," the young boy said,"You need to read it Now."
Once she read the text message, she turned to face Mr. Gold."Bad News, Gold."
"What worse than an incurable poison ?" he said sarcastically. He wondered to himself if it had to do with either Elaine and Jefferson or Cora and Regina.
I don't know, you tell me. You got a dagger hidden somewhere in Storybrooke that's the source of all your power?"
Already feeling weary because of the poison, Gold was barely able to whisper," Get to your point."
"Cora's after it," Emma explained. "The only way to stop her is have David and Mary Margaret get to it first."
Gold laughed. Surely, Cora was that idiotic to think that he would have left his dagger there. "Yeah, let Cora try."
"You can't seriously be willing to risk this with your son, not with your son coming back with you to Storybrooke." To be honest, Emma was more concerned about Henry.
"Miss Swann," Gold said as he tried to move without causing the wound to bleed more." that dagger has not left my possession for centuries. It's not about to now."
Emma, not wanting to put up with this anymore, glared at Gold. "Here's the thing. You're dying and right now we're your best hope. Time's come for you to start trusting someone. And if I were you, I'd start with family." It seemed at first that Rumplestiltskin wouldn't reveal where the dagger was hidden. Finally after a moment of silence, Gold decided to start trusting the new addition of his family.
Regina and Cora entered into Regina's office. They just got the dagger from Snow White and Charming who found it hidden in the clock tower. They had found the dagger but gave it up all for the life of a handmaid. Their attempts at being heroes were wasted for as soon as the two witches got the dagger, Cora threw Snow's handmaid (Johanna) out the window. Though she couldn't care less about that servant or Snow, Regina noticed that her mother seemed to have had a vendetta against the former Queen Eva. But Regin didn't want to say anything there in public. "It's nice to be back," she said."Hiding is quite wearisome."
Cora set the dagger on the desk and then sat down on the chair, viewing the whole office from there. "I like what you've done with the place."
Though she would rather die than admit it, but Snow's words were making Regina start to doubt her mother."I'm so happy you approve."
"What is it, my love? You're troubled."
"You never told me about your history with Snow White's mother," Regina stated. ' But then again,'Regina thought to herself, 'She never told me that I had a sister.'
" I spared you that burden," Cora reasoned, "Like any good parent would."
Regina exclaimed. "You didn't think that I deserved to know exactly what it took for me to be queen?! Not to mention, you not telling me that I have a sister is you being a good parent."
"Now you know," Cora said, completely ignoring her daughter's first question.
Regina now realized something that happened many years ago."That day at the stables," she began, "when I rescued her? That wasn't an accident, was it?" Everything made sense. How did the protection spells that Cora put on the land didn't stop Snow when she arrived? "You made sure I'd be in the pastures when Snow rode past. You had to make sure when I met Snow White, her father would be searching for a new queen." Regina relived the past memories of when she was with Daniel and they saw the princess struggling with her horse.
Cora didn't react to her daughter yelling at her. "And what does this knowledge change for you?"
Regina scoffed at her mother's apathy towards anyone that wouldn't help her climb to power. "That you won, Mother. I am the Queen. And that's what you wanted so badly, why do you need Rumplestiltskin's dagger now?"
"You're worried my interests are no longer aligned with yours." Well if she was honest, Cora really cared for Regina and if Henry was the way for her daughter to be happy, Cora would let him live. However, Elaine was another problem that would simply be taken care of.
Regina smiled and leaned over he desk to face her mother." My only interest is Henry. And my concern right now is my sister."
"And I've told you," Cora said. "You'll have him."
"But how?"Regina demanded," Now that David and Mary Margaret know we have the dagger, we can't use Gold to kill them without Henry finding out."
"Have patience, my love," Cora consoled,"By the time Rumplestiltskin returns, Emma Swann and the rest of them will be nothing more than a vaguely unpleasant memory, and Henry will be yours," she said as Cora traced the gravings that were on the dagger.
Back in New York...
Emma and Neal were going near downtown to go get the car."It should be one more block west," Neal said as they were reaching their destination.
"Once we get the car, what do we do about Hook?" Emma asked as she caught up with Neal.
"I don't know, He made his way to New York, I'm sure he could make his way out of a basement. You have a problem leaving him behind?"
"Actually I've done it before," Emma acknowledged.
"Great."
"I have to admit after some of the things you've said," Emma was curious as to how did Neal know this guy," I'm surprised you'd rally to his side like this."
"There's a difference between running away from your father and watching him die right in front of you." Neal explained."He might be a monster, but he's my blood."
"What happens when he's healed?" Emma asked, knowing that the moment Gold's healed, Neal will probably leave.
"I don't know. Forgiveness ain't something that I think is possible with him."
"But somewhere inside you, you hope someday it will be.."Emma said.
"Life's full of surprise, isn't it?" Neals thought out loud.
Emma smiled in agreement. If it weren't for Henry re-appearing in her life, she would probably be still in Boston wasting her time." well, no matter what, it'll be nice for Henry to be around you for a little bit, even if it is for a visit."
The pair continued to walk until Neal found the car that was promised. As he neared it, Emma groaned. "Please tell me we're not gonna hotwire this thing."
"No," he said, offended that Emma still thought of him that way. "It belongs to a friend."
"That's a generous friend."
"Yeah about that," Neal wasn't sure how to explain this to Emma." We need to finish our conversation from earlier. There's something you need to know about me before we get on the ship."
Before Emma could say anything, a woman's voice called out to Neal. They turned to see who was calling him. A young woman ran up to them. "Thank God I caught you." She said as she stopped in front of Emma and Neal.
Neal and this young woman greeted each other in a hug."What are you doing here?" He asked.
"I don't know," she said,"Maybe I got a little bit worried after talking to you. You can't just say you're leaving town for a while." Emma just stood and watched them interact, feeling a little awkward.
"Yeah, listen. Everything's ?" Neal assured. "I promise."
"Ok, sweetie."The woman agreed."Just tell me what's going on."
Not wanting to waste any more time there, Emma intervened. Every minute they were here, Cora could be causing havoc in Storybrooke."Neal?"
Neal and his friend turned to where Emma was standing. The woman shook Emma's hand and introduced herself. "I'm Tamara."
"Emma," the Savior said as she shook Tamara's hand.
"She's my fiance," Neal explained. Emma nodded in understanding. Deep in her heart, there were times where she wished that things weren't the way they happened. Perhaps if Neal didn't dip and if he knew that she was expecting Henry, Emma would probably be with him today. But, life seems to have different plans. But Emma used to think like that years ago.
Neal was showing Henry how to steer the Jolly Roger. While the two were having a father-son moment, Emma went to go check on Gold. "You don't look comfortable," she said as Gold squirmed in pain.
Gold glared at the Savior and answered with a sarcastic tone. "The poison racing towards my heart will have that effect."
"Tell me about this knife of yours." Emma said as she neared the Dark One."Cora and Regina- if they do have it- they can make you do anything?"
"Indeed," Rumplestiltskin responded.
"Like.." Emma faltered before restating her question,"kill us all?"
Gold just stared at her."Yeah. You're hoping that I bleed to now, aren't you?"
"You're Henry's grandfather," Emma stated. "We're family now. I'm gonna save you."
The Dark One laughed at her declaration. "I feel so reassured." When Miss Swann left the bunker, Gold held his phone and dialed Jefferson. Even if we were not to be there when his adopted daughter would awaken from the curse, if he were to die, Rumplestiltskin would be satisfied to see her one last time.
A few days ago, Henry and Miss Swann went to New York with Mr. Gold. Mr. Gold told Grace's father specific instructions to wait for him before Jefferson woke up Elaine. Jefferson got off the phone with Mr. Gold. From Grace's point of view, her Papa did not look happy about what they were talking about. It seemed that her father was deep in thought for a few minutes before he called Grace to get ready to go to the hospital. When she asked what was wrong, Jefferson explained that Mr. Gold had been wounded and is returning to Storybrooke. However, Cora and Regina had Gold's dagger. However, they weren't sure what was going to happen to Gold, so Gold wanted to see Grace's mother one last time just in case he didn't make it. They reached the hospital in less than fifteen minutes. After signing in, Grace and Jefferson went to the room where the kept Elaine.
Because no one was allowed to visit due to Archie's "death", Jefferson and Grace weren't allowed to visit. But when they entered the room, it seemed like Jefferson was back in Neverland when he first met her. At that time, all Jefferson cared for was wealth and himself. Even after they met, Jefferson was a bit of an asshole to everyone. But back then, there wasn't so many threats or wars ( Not to mention, Cora was "dead' and Regina didn't want to kill him). Usually, if it weren't for Rumple dying and Regina and Cora wanting to kill everyone, Elaine wouldn't be treated like some monster here in Storybrooke. But, it wasn't the Enchanted Forest and Regina was no longer in power. Here once she wakes, because of her deeds and the deeds of her family, who knows how these people would react that there was another girl who was Cora's daughter.
Jefferson remembered the times that he and Elaine spent. Before all of this, they were happy. It was just Grace and them in the Enchanted only, Rumple didn't create the curse nor Regina cast it. The Hatter was saddened the day when he returned to his house and he had to break it down to Grace that her mother wouldn't be returning home. The gut-wrenching feeling he felt when Cora had him imprisoned in Wonderland. Because of that woman, Grace was separated from her parents for years. But all that would disappear here and perhaps they could start over here as well. Jefferson kissed his wife and it seemed like magic came back to Storybrooke. He could feel the magic- it was the curse was being broken. It was kinda awkward since Whale and two other nurses were Though she was still unconscious, Elaine began to awaken as if she was just waking up from sleep.
Opening her eyes, the hybrid began to examine her surroundings. But the minute Elaine laid eyes on the Hatter, she let out a blood-curdling scream. Dr. Whale ran to calm her down. When Whale got near her, she screamed. "Get away from me, Get away from her!" No matter what Jefferson did to calm her down, Elaine seemed to be frightened of him and she was set off when Grace was near him.
"Mama, it's Papa; it's us" cried Grace. She didn't understand. The spell was broken! How did her mother remember her, but forgot Papa?!
The young girl tried to comfort her mother but as soon as Grace neared her mother, Elaine was still fighting the nurses and Dr. Whale that she almost hit Grace in the face (Jefferson managed to grab Grace just before she got hit.) "I don't know any of you! Leave me alone!"Elaine screamed as the nurses struggled to keep her still while Dr. Whale injected a sedative into Elaine's system. " Where's Regina? Where's Graham ?! Leave...me.. alo-..."The sedative began to work immediately and the woman fell limp. As the nurses wheeled the sedated girl to a bed near Belle's, Whale was left to deal with Hatter. He kept trying to tell him that happens sometimes, but Jefferson wouldn't listen. Dr. Whale asked them to leave that is until Elaine had calmed down.
Jefferson was furious and downhearted. His wife, Elaine, acted as he was some sort of monster that was trying to kill her. He was deeply saddened that Elaine, who viewed Grace worth more than treasure, tried to harm their precious daughter. He was able to calm Grace before he called Gold what happened. But while the phone was ringing, Jefferson was thinking over his wife's words. The last thing she asked was Graham- the Huntsman back in the Enchanted Forest but he was known here as Sheriff Graham Hubert. He had died a few weeks ago before Emma broke the curse. But in the Enchanted Forest, he was thought to be dead, so why would Elaine ask for him? After a few minutes of the phone ringing, some man called "Neal" picked up. Jefferson vaguely explained what was happening to this man and asked to talk to Gold but Neal told him that Rumplestiltskin was too weak and that they were near Storybrooke. He and Grace begrudgingly left the hospital and went to the docks, where Emma and this "Neal" were helping Mr. Gold.
Cora and Regina were Regina's office using the phone tap to here Charming's phone call with Mary Margaret. David was informing his wife of the conversation he had with Emma a few moments ago. He explained that the wound contained poison that could only be cured here in Storybrooke. After a few minutes of eavesdropping on the conversation, Cora threw the phone tap simply because Snow White called her a wicked woman."Mother!" Regina exclaimed, exasperated.
"I don't like what that enchanted box was saying,"Cora said, clearly offended."I'm not wicked."
Regina went to pick up the phone tap. It wasn't broken, but it still annoyed Regina that her mother had no respect for anything that belonged to her daughter. "It's not an enchanted box," Regina explained."It's a phone tap."
"I don't care. What matters is they've been warned. Rumplestilskin's smart and now he has time to think."
The two sorceresses examined the dagger, which was erasing Rumplestiltskin's name from it. "But he's injured," Regina said as Cora held the dagger.
"More than injured, I'd say. He's dying and when his name disappears," Cora frowned at the thought that she probably wouldn't get the chance to control the Dark One to do her bidding," all of that power of his will just boil off into the air and there will be no new Dark One."
"So we have to use him to get Henry back before he dies," Regina questioned.
"Not in his condition," Cora stated, reminiscing the few moments that she had with Rumplestiltskin when she was younger. A long time ago, she asked Rumple for help to weave straw into gold. That was the only way to stop her from being executed. The King would not only spare her life if she was able to do that but also promised her his son, Prince Henry. After their engagement was set, Cora started to have an affair with the Dark One; it continued to the point that Cora was going to run away to be with him. However, the king soon found out and persuaded Cora that if she were to stay, She and Prince Henry (who was Regina's father) would be named the heirs to the throne. After these events have occurred, Cora and the Dark One were considered enemies but the sorceress still seemed to care for him." I don't want to kill him faster. No, there are no other options. I have to stab him with this knife and take his power as my own. I have to become the Dark One." Whether it came to love or to family, power always came first to Cora. Regina stared at her mother, realizing that helping her mother was the not the best idea."And with his power," Cora continued,' There's nothing I won't be able to do."
"But Henry's never going to forgive that," Regina argued as she got up from her set, expecting a fight to happen. "And the whole point of this is ..." She stopped to re-evaluate all that her mother has said and been doing. Once again, the words that Snow White said crept in her minding, reminding Regina what her mother has done in the past. ' Wait, What is the point of all this?"
"To protect our family," Core said.
"Or you gaining your power," retaliated Regina.
"Whatever power I gain is for us,"Cora continued," To protect you, to protect Henry, and to protect your sister and her daughter. If we lose this battle, we'll spend the rest of our short lives on our knees in front of them. And that, my love, is something I'll never do."
A mirror that Regina put in here office lit up and the glass soon transformed into a scene. It was a sight that brought a smile to Regina's face. Her younger sister's curse was broken, but Elaine was clearly freaking out and was afraid of Jefferson. However, the part that did upset her was that her sister was in hysterics so much that she almost injured her own daughter. "My, what reckless behavior," Cora commented. Whale managed to sedate Elaine before she caused any damage. But before she went into unconsciousness again, the hybrid asked for Graham, which shattered what was left of Jefferson's 'heart'. Her sister was wheeled to the room where the bookworm was in and the scene shifted. It was Jefferson talking to someone on the phone. Regina managed to pick up that Gold was back in Storybrooke and he was being moved to his shop. Then the mirror reverted back to showing nothing but the reflection of the room. The two sorceresses disappeared in two columns of smoke. Cora and Regina were going to Mr. Gold's Pawn Shop to go kill a certain Dark One.