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The baby was not going to wait. Amelia jumped into action; all of her training came back to her in a rush.

"David, go get your truck, pull it up to the front of the building. Henry, call Regina, tell her to bring back up. Emma, call the hospital, make sure they are ready for her." Amelia flew to her office and grabbed her bow and a quiver. There was no way that witch was getting the baby. "Mary Margret, I need you to keep breathing. I will see you at the hospital. David, drive as fast as you can." Amelia told him.

They all listened, they knew Amelia was trained in this area, even though it had been years since her last medical experience.

Emma and Mary Margret were in David's truck while Amelia drover her car with Neal and Henry inside.

Whale was ready at the door and quickly wheeled Mary Margret inside and to a room. Regina and Robin were already there, prepared for battle. Emma hoped that Regina's protection spell would keep Zelena away.

Henry stood with Neal but ran to his mothers to hug them. They both looked worried about his safety. Amelia stepped to the plate.

"Neal, I need you to take Henry and find an empty room or closet and hide. Do not come out until someone comes to get you. Alright?"

"Amelia, I want to help…" Neal started to say but Amelia stopped him with a finger over his lips.

"I know, but I need you to keep Henry safe. It would put Emma at ease." Amelia reasoned with him.

"Fine, only because I love you. And you are armed." Neal said before kissing her.

"Go." Amelia watched them disappear.

Emma headed out to face Zelena and she was not going alone. Killian followed her out of the hospital.

"I thought she was mad at him." Amelia asked David.

"I had to convince her to take him with her, as an extra set of hands. The pirate is good in a fight." David said.

"We all know he is." Amelia adjusted the quiver on her back. Then she took herself to the entrance of the hospital and met with Robin.

Robin stood there with an arm around Regina. That sight made Amelia stop in her tracks and stare. They were exchanging words that Amelia couldn't hear. Then Robin placed a kiss on Regina's head and the former Evil Queen walked towards Amelia.

Amelia could only stare. But she did manage to get some words out. "I've got the front door, if we fail; you're the next line of defense."

Regina nodded and walked further into the hospital.

Amelia walked up to Robin. "We are so talking about that when this mess is cleaned up."

"You always look out for me. You seemed shocked."

"Surprised is a better word. She was the Evil Queen back home. I know she is not the same person, but I was not expecting that. Maybe this is good for the both of you." Amelia was actually supportive.

So you haven't upgraded to a modern bow yet." Robin changed the subject. The Merry Men were already forming a line of defense.

"What can I say, I like the old stuff." Amelia laughed.

Robin laughed along. "Well, I know you like the old stuff."

"Leave my man alone, we have a battle against a Wicked Witch to deal with here."

"Speaking of Neal, where is he? Not on the front lines?"

"I sent him to keep Henry safe, he's not much of a fighter. We got this; it's like the good old days. You and me up against the bad guys." Amelia smiled at him.

"Yes, the old days. You think the Wicked Witch is bringing her lanky with her?" Robin became serious.

"Gold? Most likely. I did always want to shoot an arrow at the Dark One's head. I just did not think it would be after I was engaged to his son."

Suddenly Zelena appeared in front of the hospital and just walked in and yes, she had Gold in tow.

Amelia stood with Robin, bow had already been notched. Zelena looked quite pleased with the situation while Gold just looked upset at the turn of events. And who could blame him.

"Is this the welcoming party?" Zelena asked, looking at the Merry Men, Robin and Amelia. Without another word, she magically knocked Robin and his Merry Men out cold, they tumbled to the group.

Amelia let her arrow go, hoping to put it between Zelena's eyes. But the witch was quicker and caught it.

"Arrow, this is your weapon in choice? Really? You know you are capable of so much more? You are selling yourself short." Zelena said to Amelia.

"Untapped potential was the way you worded. And trust me, darling, you do not want to be around when I tap into it." Amelia threw her bow to the floor and raised a hand.

"Now, that's more like it." Zelena was so excited. "It's in your blood, darling."

Gold looked scared and confused. He had ideas for a while, but Amelia had been very careful to reveal nothing to him, or anyone else.

"All I want is your blood on this floor." Amelia spat, staring Zelena down.

"As fun as that sounds, but I'm the only one who can get everything they want." Then Amelia was thrown into the wall, hard.


"Amelia, you got to wake up. Come back to me."

Amelia slowly came back to the world to have Robin's face two inches from hers. "What happened?" She asked groggily.

"Zelena took the baby."

What?!" Amelia attempted to get to her feet, Robin made sure she was steady. David was already rushing down the hall to the door. Regina, Emma and Killian were right behind him.

"Are you alright?" He asked.

"Just a bump on the head, I'll be fine." Amelia reassured him and the others."Go get your kid; I'll stay with Mary Margret." Amelia told David, knowing where her place was.

David nodded and left the hospital. Amelia caught Killian's eye and he stopped next to her before leaving.

"Swan lost her magic."

Amelia didn't make a reaction. "That does not mean she is powerless. Just have her back."

He nodded and they parted ways.


Mary Margret was in a hospital bed; her emotions were a wreck. "She took my baby… she took my baby…" She kept saying.

Amelia was at her side instantly. "Hey, hey, your husband is going after that witch. And your daughter. And they have friends. Nothing is going to happen to your baby." Amelia grabbed her hand and held it tight.

Mary Margret turned and saw it was Amelia. "Is this how you felt, when you lost your child?"

Amelia paused. "No, there was no hope of getting her back. Your family has that habit of always finding each other. This time is no different."

"I lost Emma the day she was born. I lost David when we came to this world…"

"Emma found you, and you and David belong together. You are not allowed to lose hope, because I haven't. And that is all because I hang out with you hero types."

"She took my baby…" Mary Margret cried.

"And David is bringing him back." Amelia sounded very final.

She lost track of time but Amelia did not move or remove her hand. She had to be here. She wasn't needed on the front lines and for once it didn't bother her.

A noise came at the door and there stood David with a bundle and a giant smile on his face. Of course David would succeed. Amelia stood up and left the room, the family needed a quiet moment.

Emma was standing in the hall with Killian. Amelia went searching for Neal and Henry. They had chosen a hospital room with a window. She opened the door and instantly Neal wrapped his arms around her.

"You're safe." He whispered into her hair.

"Of course, just a bump on the head. Henry, your mom wants you." The three of them walked to Mary Margret's room. Henry went in with Emma.

Neal and Amelia stood in the hall, watching from the doorway. His arms went around her from behind. "You alright?" He asked. He knew exactly what was on her mind as she watched the happy family with their new addition.

Amelia snuggled in closer. "I am." Her voice was low.

Neal placed a kiss on her neck. "Our time will come."

She nodded, she knew that. She still had good and bad days, but there were far more decent days.

Her attention turned to Killian. "So what happened out there? You took care of the witch?"

"Of course, she is no problem anymore. Regina tried to reason with her sister at first. But the Dark One was released from Zelena's power and attempted to hurt her. But Regina stopped him and took away Zelena's magic. She is down at the station now." Killian informed them.

"That's good. And Gold, where did he go?"

"I assume back to Belle."

"We should stop by the shop later." Amelia said to Neal. Then she noticed Killian looked almost broken. "She's still planning on got back to New York, isn't she?"

"Said she wouldn't need her magic in New York. Even sounded happy about it." Killian said sadly.

Amelia shook her head and then looked at the scene inside the small room. David and Mary Margret together and happy with their daughter, new son and grandson.

"Why would she want to ruin that scene?" Amelia mused mostly to herself.


And there's that untapped potential again. Hmm, hints about Amelia's past.

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