Characters:

MM: Mary- Margret aka Snow White (Snow)

AP: Amber Philips aka Orion Constellation (Star)

KJ: Killian Jones aka Captain Hook (Hook)

DN: David Nolan aka Prince Charming (Charming)

ES: Emma Swan aka The Savior (Swan)

MG: Mr. Gold aka Rumpelstiltskin aka The Dark One (Rumple)

PM: Penelope Madison

BB: Blackbeard

BF: Blue Fairy

Sons and Daughters

Racing out of Granny's Diner and down the street after Amber, Killian called after her.

KJ: Stop running, Star!

Amber stopped for a moment giving Killian the chance he needed to catch up with her. Before she could take off again Killian grabbed her by the arm.

KJ: Wait! Just hear me out. You said you trusted me. Then trust that I didn't do any of this to hurt you. He told her. That is the last thing I wanted... I was trying to protect you, Star.

AP: Shut up! Stop calling me that! You weren't trying to protect me. You have been lying to me since the first moment we met.

KJ: That isn't true. He tried to defend himself.

AP: Ha! She laughed in his face.

KJ: Everything I ever told you about me was true. When I asked you to stay yes it was because I wanted you here. I wanted to give this thing between us a chance, but it also was because I knew you belonged here. I when I found out about your parents being from our world I didn't know who they were. I wanted to tell you, but you had just gotten your memories back and you were dealing with all of that. I just wanted to give you time to breath. Then I don't know everything just erupted into chaos around us...

AP: That still doesn't explain why you didn't just come to me. I mean after everything we have been through in the short amount of time we have known each other didn't you think I could handle it? No, instead you thought it was better to keep everything from me.

KJ: After I made the deal with Rumple to keep you here I was afraid of what you would say. I was afraid of what you would think of me.

Amber rolled her eyes and sighed deeply. She turned around fully so that she was facing Killian.

AP: I wouldn't have been happy that you went behind my back and trapped me here. Taking away my freedom to choose, but I would have been able to forgive you. But now... now that you have just piled on one lie after another.... She shook her head, I mean it isn't like you just lied about one thing. You kept everything from me. Even after knowing how hurt I was when I found out my parents had been lying to me my whole life, you turned around and did the same thing. How can you expect me to forgive you for that? How can I trust you? You should have known how hurt I would be.

Amber started to walk away leaving Killian alone on the street corner.

KJ: So what, you are going to run from this too. Just like you ran from you parents when you found out they had lied to protect you. Is that what you do, you run? Killian called after her.

Amber stopped. Killian's words hit her hard and for a moment she wondered if he had a point.

AP: I am not running. She called back over her shoulder.

KJ: That's sure what it looks like.

AP: I just need time... I need space. She could hear her own voice shaking, I need to be away from you right now.

Now it was her words that hurt. Killian did not say anything more. He just watched as she crossed the street and made her way to her apartment.

As she walked down the dark street she kept thinking about what Killian said about her running. She had not realized it until now but that is what she seemed to do.

BB: Amber? His voice was deep and raspy as he stepped out of the shadows.

Amber froze.

BB: Please, don't be frightened. He kept his voice low and his gazed down at the ground, I just wanted to see you...Slowly he let his gaze climb up so that he was looking in her eyes.

For the first time since Blackbeard arrived in Storybrooke, Amber realized she was not afraid of him.

AP: Did you know?

BB: Know that I was your father? He asked, No... I know you have no reason to believe me, but if I had known... I never...

An awkward silence fell over them. Blackbeard just stood staring at her wondering how he missed it. Of course she was his daughter. While Amber nervously fiddled with the hem of her shirt.

BB: I am sorry. He said reaching for her hand.

At first Amber wanted to pull away but then something inside her made her stop.

AP: What happened to my mother? Amber asked softly, Don't lie to me. I know you lied to me once already.

Blackbeard sighed and nodded admitting his guilt.

BB: In truth I don't know exactly what happened. He told her, It was not too long after you were born. Something in her changed. As if the fire inside of her was being snuffed out. She became very ill. So ill that she could hardly leave the cabin anymore. She was fading rapidly, and one day you were gone. Stolen from us, from her. I don't think she had the strength to with stand loosing you. She died shortly after.

It seemed strange to cry for the loss of a woman she had never known but Amber's eyes watered none the less. Blackbeard pulled out a white handkerchief and gently dabbed Amber's eyes dry.

BB: You have her eyes. He whispered.

Amber smiled and recomposed herself. Something in the back of her mind was trying to warn her against showing any kind of vulnerability to Blackbeard, but at the same time the want and need to know her father kept her standing there talking to him. From his coat pocket Blackbeard pulled out a small portrait of Penelope. He handed it to Amber and smiled.

BB: See you have her eyes, her smile... I don't know how I didn't see it sooner.

AP:Did that diadem in Rumple's shop really belong to my mother?

Blackbeard bit his lip and took a deep dark gaze floated to the area around them as if he was looking for someone or something.

BB: Aye. It is all I have left of her. Blackbeard lied.

Amber stayed quiet for a long moment. She tried to imagine what her mother aboard Blackbeard's ship. She tried to imagine her wearing the diadem. It all was so surreal to Amber. She looked back down at the small portrait in her hand and wished she could have met her mother, or at least been able to hug her just once.

AP: Amber inhaled sharply and said, Then I want to help you get it back. She said, I am not saying I trust you or that I forgive you but there is no reason for Rumple to keep it if it belonged to our family.

Blackbeard tried to conceal the toothy grin that was emerging and replace it with a look of surprise.

BB: I couldn't ask that of you... not after ... after what I did to you. He said, his voice thick with the sound of his own joy.

AP: You are not asking me. I am telling you. She said sternly, I want to do this. I am not sure why Rumple stole it in the first place. I am sure it had something to do with his son, but none of that matters now. The diadem belonged to my mother. It should stay between us.

BB: I am not sure how well you have thought this through, child. He tried to appear as though he didn't want her involved in anymore of these games, I am afraid that your friends will not think to highly of you if they found out, and what about Hook? He is working with Rumple to protect the crown.

Amber shook her head.

AP: No, Hook backed out of Rumple's deal. They aren't working together, but your right he and the others will probably side with Rumple. They are not exactly your biggest fans and you haven't done anything to make them want to help you. Amber pointed out honestly, But maybe we can use that to our advantage. She suggested.

Blackbeard was interested in Amber's plan and thrilled that Rumple was right. The truth about him being her father is what swayed her loyalty.

BB: Child, are you sure about this? He asked, Your plan seems reasonable but once you do this there is going back. They may never forgive you. Blackbeard warned.

AP: I am sure. Amber said, I will do whatever we have to do.

BB: Even if that means...

Amber knew what he was getting at, and while she did not intend to kill anyone she knew it was likely people would get hurt or worse.

AP: Whatever we need to do. She repeated.

On the other side of town Rumple stood in the middle of the woods. The sun was high in the air now as it was almost noon. He knew that Emma and the rest of Storybrooke would be out searching for him, but he did not need to wait much longer to get what he was after.

***Flashback***

Old habits are hard to break. Even after losing Bae and becoming the Dark One, Rumple still found himself wanting to spin. When he sat at the spinning wheel he was reminded of the life he once had. He was taken away from the lonely shell of a life he had now. He sat that the spinning wheel and drifted off to another world. Until he was startled and pulled from his thoughts by the sound of Belle entering the room.

BE: There is someone here to see you. Belle told Rumple.

MG: Who the hell is here to see me? Rumple snapped.

BE: It is the man who was here last week about the flowers. She explained.

Rumple now remembered that he had told the man to return within a weeks time. The Dark One waved his hand instructing Belle to show the man in.

JH: So I take it you were pleased with the results of the flower? The Mad Hatter asked as he strode into the large room. He seemed to bounce across the room cheerfully until he stood before Rumple.

MG: I am sure it will serve me well when I am ready. He said as he stood up and stepped away from the spinning wheel.

JH: You mean you haven't used it yet?

MG: I am saving it. I have a feeling I will need to use it to make a deal later.

The Mad Hatter eyed the Dark One, the Hatter's eyes growing wide as he tried to read Rumple. There was something so deep and mysterious about him and yet the Hatter could not see anything past his scaly skin and beady eyes. The Hatter wondered what The Dark One wanted with all these peculiar objects he seemed to be collecting.

JH: Well if you haven't used it yet then how am I to be paid for bringing it to you? He asked. As much as I enjoy what I do, I do not do it for free. He pointed out. Ï have my daughter to consider.

MG: Yes, yes you will be paid, but I need something else from you first.

The Mad Hatter sighed dramatically and hung his head to the side.

MG: I need you to retrieve something for me.

Rumple explained what he wanted from the Hatter then turned his attention back to the spinning wheel.

MG: I believe you can find your own way out. He said shooing the Hatter.

JH: I can but our business here is not complete.

Slowly the Dark One spun around on his stool so that he was facing the Hatter once more.

MG: Excuse me?

JH: If I am to do another job for you then shouldn't I be paid for the job I have already completed?

The Dark One rolled his large dark eyes and waved Hatter away.

MG: Take whatever you wish from the cabinet over there. Then be on your way.

The Hatter giggled with delight then skipped over to the cabinet.

MG: I want you to be back before tomorrow with this new item. Do you understand? Rumple called.

The Hatter eyed the treasures in the cabinet. He wondered which item he could get more money for. What would bring his daughter, Grace joy.

JH: What exactly do you plan to do with it when I bring it to you? The Hatter asked casually.

MG: I plan to go back in time... Rumple said sarcastically, You fool, do you really think I am going to tell you my plans?

Hatter looked over at Rumple from the corner of his eye and smirked.

JH: Well if time control was your aim I could have gotten you something for that a long time ago. Hatter teased.

However Rumple's curiosity was struck. Was there really such an item? Something that could control time?

********Present Day*******

In the middle of the woods Rumple found his way to the abandoned well. This well was his connection to the magic of the Enchanted forest. It was through this well that he was able to bring magic to Stroybrooke.

RM: How is it even when you know you are being chased you still come to the most obvious place? Regina said as she stepped out from behind the trees.

MG: I take it Miss Swan has filled you in?

RM: When a citizen bursts into a public establishment and causes a scene like that the Mayor tends to find out about it. Regina said, What is all this about, Gold?

MG: I am turning things back. I am fixing the mess I made all those years ago.

Regina eyed Rumple as he ran his finger over the Trolddom Pendel. She had no idea what it was or what it did, but she thought she had a pretty good idea of what this was all about.

RM: Gold, are you sure you know what you're doing? She asked as she slowly and carefully moved closer to him, Are you sure it is worth the price you would have to pay?

******Flashback*******

The Dark One rose from the stool he had been sitting on. He crossed the room in one swift motion and appeared at the Hatter's side.

MG: Time control you say? He chimed.

The Mad Hatter nodded causally as he continued to pick through the treasures in the cabinet.

JH: They say it is very powerful. Made from the magic of the sea. It is a golden coin...The Hatter tapped his chin, What was it called again?... Oh! Trolla Dum Pen!

Rumple looked at Hatter curiously.

JH: They say the Trolly Don Pel controls the tides. As in it can control time. The story goes that Ursula, the Sea Witch created it to protect sailors from being lured into her father's trap.

MG: Well why would she do that?

JH: He shrugged. I guess she was in a giving mood that day. The point is it can be used to transport things through time.

Rumle's eyes widened. If he could possess such a coin then he would not need the curse to find Bae. He could just turn back time and keep Bae with him in the Enchanted Forest. He would bring Bae back here to the castle. They could be together again, and then maybe this life would no longer feel so lonely.

MG: Get me that coin! Rumple hollered suddenly as he grabbed Hatter by the collar of his jacket.

JH: But I thought you wanted the...

MG: No! Forget that! I want that coin. He hissed in the Hatter's face.

The Mad Hatter turned his head away and made a gagging face in reference to Rumple's breath. Then he pealed the Dark One's hands from his jacket and took a step back. He pocketed a golden tea pot and then moved to the center of the room.

JH: Well if the coin is my new task then I am going to need more time. The Hatter said, I am also going to need something to help me locate it.

MG: I thought you knew where it was? You said you could have got...

JH: Could have being the operative word. I am afraid I have been out of the game for some time and now the coin could be anywhere.

Hatter saw the Dark One's race growing tight and angry.

JH: But don't fret. With the right tools I will be able to find the coin in a matter of minutes.

MG: What kind of tools? He asked through gritted teeth.

JH: Well the coin was made using the magic of the sea, so I will need something else created from the magic of the sea to help me locate the coin. Perhaps you have the Sea King's Triton or a mermaid locked in the dungeon?

MG: No! Why would... Rumple took a calming deep breath. Then using his magic force he clutched the Hatter's neck, what else can I use to find this coin? He asked smoothly.

JH:... It must contain the magic... of the sea..., The Hatter choked,... heard the Sea Queen's crown... contains magical powers.

Rumple released the Hatter's throat and watched him drop to the ground gasping for air.

MG: How am I supposed to get her crown?

JH: You are in luck. I happen to know exactly who has it. The Hatter smiled as he tossed his hat on the floor and it began to spin. A portal opened and both he and Rumple jumped through it.

********Present Day*******

It was nearly noon, and Rumple was ready to use the coin. However Regina now stood in front of him and she continued to question him about his plan.

RM: Gold? She called demanding that he answer her, You know that magic comes with a price. The price for what you are about to do may be higher then you expected. Can you live with that?

MG: He shouldn't have died, Regina. Rumple cracked.

RM: I know, I know. He sacrificed himself for all of us. He saved Storybrooke, and became a hero.

MG: It was my fault he died. It was all my fault... I was a horrible father to him. Rumple cried, I need to make it right. I will pay whatever price.

Regina shook her head.

RM: What if that price is Neal's soul, his humanity. You know just as well as I do that magic can't bring people back from the dead.

Rumple's sad eyes flashed up at Regina and suddenly his weeping frowned turned into a witty smile.

MG: I am not using magic to bring him back to life. I am using magic to take him from a time when he was still alive.

Regina's brow pinched together. She didn't know if she really understood what Rumple intended to do. She did not know if what he said was even possible. Could there really be a loop hole in the rule about bringing people back from the dead?

RM: Gold... I am not sure this is wise.

MG: You just let me handle that, Dearie. Rumple said confidently as he raised the coin into the air.

But before he could do anything Regina yanked his arm back down. She held his wrist tightly and looked him right in the eye.

RM: I would have given anything to find away to bring back Daniel. I nearly traded my soul trying to avenge his death, but nothing I did could ever bring him back. It did not matter how much I wanted or needed him back. He was gone. Regina said, her own eyes beginning to water at the memory, Dr. Whale took Daniel's body when we came to Storybooke and Emma broke the curse. He thought he might have found a way to make his operation work. If he had he could bring Daniel back, but it didn't work... He brought Daniel back but the price for his return was his soul. Daniel had become a monster. He hardly even knew who I was. The tears rolled down Regina's cheeks, Do you really want that for your son? Is that what you want him to go through? She asked, And have you even considered what this would do to Henry and Emma? They loved him too and to see him become a monster just because you thought you could pay the price, would you really do that to them?

MG: Let go of me! Rumple spat as he tore his arm out of Regina's grasp.