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Everyone had expected Killian to immediately attack Emma but he had just remained frozen. Looking very confused. Now he certainly began spitting out spiteful comments at everyone, particularly Lilly. David had to stop him from attacking her with his hook. After a few nasty comments directed at Emma he avoided her. The curse hadn't altered the effects of their shared heart.
Regina cast a barrier spell to keep Hook locked away in her office while they attempted to figure everything out.
Lilly had been put in a cell in the Sheriff's office. She sat on the bed. Torn. She didn't want to be a villain but she couldn't help herself. She had too much darkness in her and the little light left struggled. She was also desperate to find her father.
Lilly and Gold refused to look at each other. Robin stood guard. Lilly felt defeated when she was walked in and saw Gold already locked away.
Belle was in the shop helping Blue and the fairies work on the antidote for Killian.
"How's Killian?" She asked Snow.
"He's angry but he's still feeling what Emma feels. He's so conflicted it's torturing him."
"We're almost done" Blue assured everyone. In just a few minutes she would just have to add a strand of hair from anyone who'd been under the curse before. Regina had provided one of hers just in case her magic could strengthen it.
Despite the easy fix this seemed to be, Regina was still concerned. "I just wish we knew what they wanted so we knew how to really stop them."
"I think I can help with that." Belle looked around at everyone before continuing. "I commanded Rumple to tell me their plans."
Snow approached her and placed a caring hand on her arm. "I am so sorry Belle. That couldn't have been easy."
"Because Emma was supposed to have sacrificed herself and it was a true one that he undid to get his powers back, if Emma regains her memories Gold knows the darkness will be banished from this world forever. He doesn't want to lose his powers."
"All the more reason to get our daughter back." David stated furrowing his brow.
Snow nodded in agreement. "Emma and Hook have been through far more than anyone should. They deserve their happy ending."
Regina straightened up. "I'll get my friend her happy ending. She took the darkness on to ensure that I got mine."
"What does Lilly get from working with Gold?" David questioned.
Belle half smiled. "Rumple can provide Lilly with a strong lead on finding her father. However, he needs his magic to do so."
"Perhaps we can help her with that once Emma's back to being herself. There's always hope. There's always a way." Snow smiled at David.
"Yeah. That's what our family does. We find each other." He kissed Snow.
Henry had taken Emma back to her room where he knew she'd be safe as it was still under Regina's protection spell. He wasn't too worried knowing Gold and Lilly were locked away, but you could never be too careful.
He was worried that after everything that happened this morning Emma might want to put some distance between herself and Killian. Henry just wanted him mom back.
His worries were somewhat unfounded though. Emma was confused and shaken and scared, but after seeing what everyone had done for her this morning and the lengths they were willing to go to, she decided that she was more likely to get her answers and memories here and not in Boston. Something told her as she ate the grilled cheese sandwich Henry had brought her from Granny's for lunch, that this was her home. She just needed some time to process everything.
Henry got the book out of his bag and sat down next to Emma.
"This book helped me find hope when I was going through a very difficult time. Perhaps it can help you." He put the book on Emma's lap.
"Fairy tales? That's sweet kid, but I'm not sure that'll do much for me."
Henry opened the book and started flipping through the pages. When he got to the page with the picture of Prince Charles and Princess Leia Emma picked up the book.
"I think I know this. How is that possible?"
"That's because it's you and Killian. You were put under a spell so no one would recognize you."
She had seen magic this morning and something told her that Henry wasn't lying to her. Yet, she still had no idea what to believe. They continued through the rest of the book and Emma found that it did comfort her. Something though still pained her and somehow she knew that pain had to do with Killian.
Regina, Snow, and David stood just outside the mayor's office.
"I'll immobilize him if I have to and David can tackle him to keep him from avoiding my magic."
Snow nodded. She really hoped this would be over quickly and easily.
Regina opened the door. Killian had made quite a mess of the office.
Snow saw a million painful emotions flicker through Killian's eyes. She smiled at him as she approached. He didn't moved away, but eyed her suspiciously. Before he could realize what she was about to do, Snow threw the antidote in Killian's face.
He blinked in rapid succession. The antidote had worked. He looked at the three of them and then down at the floor sheepishly. "I'm sorry for what I said. Thank you for ridding me of this curse."
"Of course Killian." Snow sang as she hugged him tightly.
"What is it with you and destruction of MY property?" Now that Killian was back to normal Regina got annoyed as she looked around. Even with magic, it was going to take some time to clean up.
Killian bent down and began to pick some things up.
Regina rolled her eyes. "You can worry about that later Captain Guyliner. We've got a savior to get back."
"Aye, that we do."