Emma and Regina ran from the building unceremoniously, with instructions for Belle to spread the word that the two of them were going to go investigate. It may not have been the best plan, or any plan really, but with how quickly the black cloud was approaching them, it didn't look like they would have the time to come up with a better one. Part of Emma's brain was angry that this newfound peace hadn't lasted longer, and the other part rationalized that in Storybrooke, it never did. Time to go fight another monster.

But, that wasn't what they found, not in the least. In fact, they hardly even found the remnants of any creature at all. The storm was rapidly approaching them, but that seemed to be all there was, just a storm. The wind blew, and the sky was dark, but that was it. Actually, the more worrying side of things in Emma's mind was, if there was a storm, what was happening to her son, and her pirate.

"I think we should get out of here," Regina said, as she turned to face Emma. She replied in the affirmative, but Regina wasn't listening anymore.

"Regina," Emma began, taking a step closer to her. "Regina," this time, she spoke slower, drew out the syllables. What the hell was going on with her? It was like she was in a trance or something. Thinking that not completely out of the realm of possibility, Emma raised her hands cautiously, and spun around. There was nothing behind her, and for a moment, she was confused, that is, until she saw it.

A few yards away they could both clearly see what appeared to be scorch marks against a large tree trunk. As she took a step towards it, she could feel a chill roll down her spine, and an eerie feeling surround her. What the hell had done this? It felt like- It felt like-

"It reminds me of the Underworld," Regina supplied, unintentionally cutting off Emma's thoughts.

"My dreams," Emma muttered to herself.

"What?" Regina asked. "What about your dreams?" When Emma finally turned to look at her, she raised a brow, prompting her to continue. "Killian said he thought your nightmares were prophetic."

For the moment, Emma decided to ignore the fact that Killian had gone to the queen instead of talking to her, as the current situation seemed to be much more pressing. "We got out of there far too easily. After all we went through, that little fury party before we left, that was easy. It was like he wasn't even trying," she breathed. "I keep seeing something, some monster come to town, and take him- them away. I can't lose him, not again."

"We have to get them out of the water," Regina said, stalking back in the direction of town, "And hold a town meeting or something."

Unbeknownst to them, Hades had a found a secret place to hide away and cultivate his plan. "Now ladies," he started, smiling at the two women in front of him, "The debt must be payed. Two souls were taken, and two souls shall be returned, but I could do without the navy man," he smirked. "No, I want the pirate, and the savior." He grinned wickedly. This plan would be perfect.

Cora and Milah looked to each other and smiled. It was good to be in their bodies again.