Ursula gets her happy ending in this chapter!
I really liked her in Season 4.
Zila's POV
Since Regina didn't check in with the Charming's when she was supposed to they enlisted my help to track the former queen. Dakota came along and the two of us were in our wolf forms ahead of the Charming's and Hook catching on to Regina's scent. Suddenly Dakota let out a growl and she looked to the sky. I followed her gaze to see smoke mixed with black and purple approaching the others. I nodded to my daughter and the two of us returned to our human forms and rushed over to the Charming's. The smoke surrounded Snow for a few seconds before it disappeared.
"I have to make this quick we don't have much time" Regina's voice came out of Snow's lips.
"Regina's using Snow to speak with us" I explained to everyone. "I've seen this spell before what is it Regina?"
"Pinocchio's fine" Regina reassured as she turned to Emma. "He's back to old self or well older self"
"August" Emma said her eyes widening.
"There's something else all of you need to know Athena is here"
That got everyone to shut up alright including me.
"We're hold up at Athena's cabin and she's in town looking for the author but she won't tell me why which means whatever she's planning is bad news"
Snow then flinched and I could sense that Regina's spell was finished.
David went over to Snow to make his wife was okay.
"So the female Dark One has returned" Hook stated.
"Rumple isn't going to be happy to hear this" I pointed out. "My mate is the only one who can help us find her"
I used my magic to take us back to Rumple's shop and Belle was there with my mate alongside Gabriel.
"Did you have any luck with finding Regina?" Belle asked me.
"We didn't find her but she used a magic spell to communicate with us through Snow" I answered my sister.
"An experience I'd rather not go through again" Snow shuddered.
"Pinocchio is no more and August is back" Emma continued.
"How is that possible?" Rumple demanded from the Savior. "Only someone with powerful magic could enact such a spell"
"That's because Athena is back mate of mine" I replied to my husband.
Immediately Rumple dropped the pen he was writing with and I heard his heart beat a little harder.
"Calm yourself Dad" Dakota said going behind the counter. She took her father's hand to help calm him down.
"I'm sorry my jewel that bit of news just surprised me that's all" my mate said to her.
"What matters now is to make sure Athena's dagger is safe do you have it?" Emma questioned.
"I don't have it Ms. Swan I gave it to Belle"
We all turned to Belle who had a look of confusion on her face. It was a good thing Gabriel was holding my niece because my sister could have dropped her since Rumple's statement shocked her.
"I would have remembered if you handed over something that powerful to me Rumple" Belle said to my mate.
"Well if you don't have it then who does?" Emma demanded.
A realization came upon my face as it did with Dakota's and Rumple's.
"It was Athena disguised as you Belle's" I answered.
"And I thought I was alert to deception" Rumple said.
"I should have put that dagger into her heart when I had the chance" Hook growled.
"That won't work pirate only a female can kill my sister and take her power" Rumple pointed out. "And apparently Athena's successor is my wife if her visions come to life"
"Which I hope they won't" I growled. "No offense mate of mine but the thought of me being tethered to something scares the hell out of me"
"What matters at the moment is we need to rescue August out of harm's way" David interrupted.
"I'll also find out what the Athena has planned" Hook added.
"How can you do that?" Emma asked her boyfriend.
"By taking a page out of your book Swan, remember I said I had a past with the sea witch? Now I'm going to help her get back her happy ending"
"How?" Emma inquired.
"Because I was the one who took it in the first place" Hook answered.
"Well damn no wonder she hates you" I said.
"Sadly Zila I would agree with you because of me her happiness was ripped from her"
"The pirate did more than that" Rumple added.
I shot my husband a death glare and he didn't say anything else. If there was one person who could make Rumplestiltskin behave it was me.
Athena's POV
August wasn't being very cooperative with everyone and my patience was getting thin. However I allowed the ladies to have turns interrogating August while I watched with amusement. Cruella didn't have any luck and she went outside to get Ursula.
"I already told you I don't know anything about this author" August said as Cruella came back in with Ursula.
"Well perhaps you can use a little incentive" Ursula growled grabbing a knife and she placed in near Augusts' throat.
"The knife isn't going to make me remember something I don't know" August said to the sea witch.
"Wait" Regina said using her magic to summon the knife out of Ursula's hand.
"Is there a problem?" Ursula demanded.
"Oh I knew she didn't have the stomach for this" Cruella growled.
"Please" Regina said coolly looking back to Cruella. "I was torturing people back when you were playing with puppies"
That comment got me to smirk. Rumple had taught Regina well and I was enjoying being in her company.
"This sorry excuse of a man used to be made of wood perhaps we can light a fire"
Augusts' eyes widened and Regina conjured an orb of fire into her grasp.
"Okay alright you know I might know something"
Regina threw the orb of fire into the fireplace and it came to life.
"Continue" I encouraged August.
August explained that when he was in Hong Kong he had met a being called the "Dragon" who had been researching about the author and he brought back his research with him.
"I'll go to the trailer to see if your information is accurate" I told August. "Then again this wouldn't have been the first time you've lied, Maleficent care to join me?"
"Sure I got nothing better to do anyway" the dragoness replied.
"You ladies keep an eye on him" I told Ursula, Cruella, and Regina. "Make sure he doesn't make a break for it I can't have my brother or the Charming's finding out our plans"
Zila's POV
"Go on girl" I told Opal as I released her from my grasp. I watched as the Snow Owl took flight and I went back into the shop. The others were gone while I remained at the shop with Rumple and my daughter. Rumple held Salem in his grasp and he approached the side door to the shop.
"Let me know if you find anything my furry friend" Rumple said to the black cat.
"You know I will" Salem replied as Rumple opened the door and he set Salem to the ground. My mate then shut the door behind him and went towards the back office.
"I knew my sister was behind this" Rumple said as he sat down on the cot next to Dakota.
"Don't fret Dad" Dakota encouraged her father placing her hand on top of his.
Rumple turned to her and a smile came upon his lips.
"You are your mother's spitting image" my mate teased her.
"Oh boy" Dakota and I said with a sigh rolling our eyes.
"It's the truth girls" Rumple teased.
"And we heard it a thousand times" Dakota and I said in unison.
A question suddenly came to me.
"Rumple have there been any other children that were conceived through a Dark One?" I asked my mate.
I had always wondered this myself. If not it would explain why Zelena had wanted to use our daughter as a pawn for her time travels spell.
"No" Rumple answered. "At least not that I'm aware of"
"And that makes me a target for psycho paths" Dakota growled. "I'm not some object to be obtained or killed off"
"My jewel if anyone tries that stunt again you'll know there will be hell to pay" Rumple joked.
"Dad no offense but you're not that overprotective of me" Dakota said turning to her father.
"Agreed that would be your mother" the two of them looked to me.
"You're damn right" I agreed. "And I will be until the day I'm dead or well I can't since I'm immortal"
My husband and daughter chuckled when the bell to the shop was heard and we all stood up at the same time. Rumple came out from behind the curtain first while I followed. I froze when I saw Ursula and I told Dakota to stay back in the office.
"Dark One we need your help" Hook said as he walked over to the counter.
"And how do I know you're not my sister disguised as said pirate?" Rumple demanded.
"It's not Athena Rumple" Ursula said. "If it was I'm sure you would sense Athena's power"
"That I would and it's a good thing I'm also a Dark One because you both are telling the truth my sister was a Dark One longer than I was and even last night I couldn't sense her magic"
"What is it you need Killian?" I asked Hook.
"Ah you see Zila trusts me enough to use my first name" Hook said with a smile before pulling out a bottle with a pirate ship inside it.
"Holy is that the Jolly Roger?" I asked my eyes widening.
"Aye it is and I need to get inside it" Hook answered. "And I'm pretty sure your mate knows a solution"
"Which would acquire an exchange of goods" Rumple added.
"I have a deal for you Dark One" Ursula interrupted. "You get us what we need to get Hook's ship out of the bottle and I'll keep whatever secret your hiding I sense another source of strong magic equal to yours and Athena's"
"No deal" Rumple said.
"Dad"
Ursula turned to see our daughter come out of the back office and she walked over so she stood between me and her father.
The sea witch's eyes went wide in shock as she looked Dakota over.
"I'll be damned the two of you had a child"
"And you better not tell your friends about her" I threatened. "We lost her during the curse and she almost died a few months back"
"I wouldn't steep so low as to harm a child Zila even I'm not that evil" Ursula said eying Dakota again. "She's your spitting image"
"Yeah I get that a lot" Dakota said. "And it's a good thing I can tell you are telling the truth your heart beat is steady another advantage of being half wolf shifter"
Rumple looked to Dakota for a second before looking back to Ursula. He then conjured a vial that had clear liquid on it.
"Inside this bottle are the drops from a mushroom from Wonder Land sprinkle the drops onto the glass and it will restore your ship"
"Thank you" Hook said taking the vial from Rumple.
"Yes thank you" Ursula agreed. She eyed Dakota again. "I understand why you didn't reveal her to the world there has never been a child born from a Dark One"
"Until now" Dakota corrected.
That got Ursula to smirk.
"You have your father's personality mixed in with your mothers"
Dakota blushed as Ursula followed Hook out of the shop.
"She was telling the truth" I said turning to Rumple. I then kissed my daughter's forehead.
"Gah Mom!" Dakota protested. "I love you too but don't overdo the affection damn it!"
Athena's POV
I had no luck with the trailer and I was steaming mad when I came to the cabin. The other women kept their distance as I forced down a potion into August. He turned wooden for a second before his skin returned to flesh and blood.
"That potion you just drank may have returned you to flesh and blood but in it made you the built in lie detector"
"I don't know what you're talking about" August replied. However his nose grew and I chuckled evilly.
I then used my magic and August turned around to face the fire. I grabbed the scruff of his shirt and pushed him farther towards the fire demanding where the author was. As usual August lied twice and his nose grew longer and he finally gave up and explained the author was behind a door located in Storybrooke. He also mentioned that the author had been involved with the Sorcerer and I had a feeling where the location of this supposed door was. Regina had also supposedly seen the drawing of the door since Pinocchio had given her his things. I used my magic and Augusts' nose returned to normal.
"The Sorcerer's mansion would be the best place to start Regina since you have seen it you come with me and Maleficent, Cruella guard him"
"With pleasure darling" Cruella purred as I put on my jacket.
Zila's POV
Not long after Hook and Ursula left did Salem and Opal return. The two of them had found Athena's cabin and it was decided that the three of us would go along with Emma, David, and Snow just in case Athena came back.
"Emma and I will go into the cabin first why the rest of you sneak in the back door" I told the others.
Can't I come with you? Opal asked.
"No my friend I don't want you becoming an accessory for Cruella" I told her.
Salem hissed at the mention of Cruella.
"I really hate that woman" Salem growled.
"Relax dearie" Rumple said to the black cat petting him.
Emma and I nodded to each other and we quietly walked up the cabin.
"Wanna do the honors?" Emma asked as we came to the front door.
I smirked before I used my right foot to kick the door open and a surprised Cruella stood up.
"Hello fur ball" I greeted Cruella. "I knew you were lying when you arrived in town"
"We're here for our friend" Emma added.
"So the wife of Rumplestiltskin and The Savior found us did we? Now leave"
Cruella held up a gun but she didn't have a chance to use it since Snow snuck up behind her and used a frying pan to hit Cruella in the head. She fell to the ground out cold and the others came in.
"Nice one Mom" Emma praised Snow.
"Well first thing you learn as a bandit back door is usually unlocked" Snow joked.
I smirked while Emma went over to August.
"Are you okay?" she asked him.
"I'll survive" August joked.
Rumple went over to behind the chair and used his magic to undo the ropes that held Augusts' hands and Emma used her magic to undo the rope around his ankles.
"I see someone has been practicing" August teased Emma.
"Well I remember someone telling me I just needed to believe in myself" Emma replied to her friend.
"I'd always knew you would figure it out"
"You look better as an adult anyway" I joked at August.
"Zila it's good to see you"
"Same here" I told him.
August stood up and he turned to Rumple.
"Your sister is a lot worse no offense"
"None taken" Rumple replied.
August smirked before he looked back over to where Emma and I were standing. He then saw Dakota and his eyes widened.
"Is that?"
"Yes my daughter" I replied.
"You're very pretty Dakota it's a pleasure to meet you"
"Same here sorry we took so long to find you but we had to be sure my aunt wasn't here"
"Now that we're done with this little reunion it's time to leave" Rumple said.
"No one's going anywhere" Ursula said appearing in the doorway blocking our path.
"Where the hell is Hook?" Emma demanded noticing the pirate wasn't with the sea witch. "What did you do to him?"
"Sorry boyfriend but your boyfriend is shark bait"
Ursula then used a tentacle and wrapped it around Snow's neck. Immediately Emma, Rumple, and I held our hands up but Ursula said to us.
"Drop those hands or Snow White is going to need gills to breathe"
Having no choice we lowered our hands and Ursula smirked as she tightened her grasp around Snow's throat.
"Ursula you don't need to do this" Emma said to the sea witch.
"That's where you're wrong" Ursula replied to the blonde. "I can't have him leave you not when the author is the only one who can give me what I want"
Ursula eyed August as she said this to us.
"That's not true" Hook said and we all turned to see the pirate enter the cabin. Emma breathed a sigh of relief.
"How are you still breathing?" Ursula demanded.
"I'm good at surviving or your bad at killing and I know why you couldn't get your voice back only the one who enchanted it can do so"
"Wait you don't mean?" Ursula began.
"Aye" Hook replied and Ursula looked to the door.
A man close to Rumple's age entered.
"Father"
My eyes went wide this man was her father? Hell I thought her parents were dead. Guess I was wrong because this man was the King of the Ocean Poseidon.
"Ursula"
Ursula released Snow and David caught his wife as she gasped for air.
"How are you here in this land?" Ursula asked.
"A young mermaid found me and brought me through a portal" Poseidon started to explain. "I need to say something, I'm sorry Ursula I should have never used your voice as a weapon it was just every time I heard you sing I heard your mother"
Ursula bowed her head at the mention of her mother.
"And it was too painful I let that pain fuel my desire for vengeance but it shouldn't have it should have reminded me that I still had a piece of her you, let me return your voice so I can hear it one last time"
Poseidon took the shell from Ursula and he waved his hand over it. The shell glowed green and a beautiful song came out of it. It was the song that originally belonged to Ariel in the Disney film "The Little Mermaid". Ursula started to sing and I was entranced by it. Ursula smiled as she finally had her voice returned and her father had closed his eyes listening to his daughter sing. A minute passed before Ursula finished singing. Poseidon opened his eyes and he looked to his daughter with love.
"Now that you are whole again I'll leave you in peace"
"Wait" Ursula said and her father stopped looking back to her. "My voice is all I have left of mother you took it from me once I don't want to do the same thing to you"
"What are you saying?"
"I've missed you"
Ursula then went over to Poseidon and she hugged him. The sea king smiled as he returned the hug and he told his daughter.
"I've missed you too"
Rumple's POV
I was glad to see Ursula get her happy ending and felt it was right that I went along with Hook to see her off with her father. Before we left the cabin Zila had another vision of her becoming the new female Dark One and she fainted in my arms. After I made sure she was home safe with my daughter watching over her did I join the pirate.
"I suppose this is farewell" Hook said to Ursula and her father.
"It is but first I have to uphold my end of the deal and Rumple I think you should hear what I have to say"
"I'll wait for you" Poseidon said before he left so we could talk with Ursula.
"Does this have anything about what my sister is planning?" I asked the sea witch.
"It does and you're not going to like it" Ursula began. "Athena's plan I'm afraid it involves Zila"
That got me to growl and Hook didn't look pleased either.
"She's the only way to for Athena to secure happy endings for the villains"
"I thought she was going to get the author to rewrite everyone's stories" Hook said.
"It's not that simple the author can't just change in this world because he didn't give everyone their happy endings here"
"You're right" I agreed with her. "Ms. Swan did that"
"Emma maybe the Savior but Zila shares similar heroics, she not only was hero during the Second Ogre's War she managed to earn the trust of the fearsome Smaug and had the male Dark One fall in love with her and as long as Zila is alive the author can't give the villains want they want and the female Dark One knows this"
"SHe plans to kill my wife?!" I demanded.
"Worse Rumple" Ursula replied. "She intends to fill Zila's heart with darkness forever"