Chapter 6

Aquata carried Seth and approached Emerson's castle.

"This is a creepy castle," Aquata said. "Are you sure this is the right place?"

"I'm sure," Seth said.

Artie, Josh, Brandon, and Horatio walked out the castle doors. They then stopped in their tracks.

"Seth?" Artie asked. "You're you again?"

"If by you, you mean Pooh," Seth said. "Then yes."

"This means true love's kiss broke your curse," Horatio said.

"Exactly," Josh said. "He was cursed to be Seth, but when the nice young woman holding him kissed him, he turned back into Pooh Bear."

"Not to be a downer," Brandon said. "But we are being rude. We haven't asked this young woman's name or introduced ourselves."

"Out apologies," Horatio said. "I'm Horatio and this is Artie, Josh, and Brandon."

"I'm Aquata," Aquata said. "Now what is going on?"

"We will explain everything soon," Seth said. "Where is Emerson? I need him to change me back to human form."

"He and Justin went out somewhere and we haven't seen them is a really long time," Artie replied.

"We are starting to get worried," Josh said.

"They'll be back," Brandon said. "We must focus on turning Pooh Bear back into Seth."

"Regina has magic," Horatio said. "Perhaps she could change him back. Where is she?"

"She's in the village," Seth replied. "Let's go find her."

Meanwhile, Regina and Hunter came to a dock where a young girl sat on the deck of a small ship.

"Father!" the young girl cheered.

The young girl excitedly jumped to the dock and hugged Hunter.

"Marina," Hunter said. "This is Regina."

"The Evil Queen?" Marina asked.

"Not anymore," Regina replied. "I'm looking for a new purpose."

"And I'm helping her," Hunter said.

Suddenly, a fiery arrow hit the wooden ship, causing it to go up in flames. Regina, Hunter, and Marina looked to see several knights with bow and arrows.

"Surrender, Evil Queen!" a knight shouted. "Or face dire consequences!"

"You've destroyed my ship!" Hunter shouted.

"You are aiding and abetting the Evil Queen!" a knight shouted. "Surrender or face…"

Regina magically knocked the knights off their horses and causing the horses to run off. Regina then grabbed Hunter and Marina's hands.

"Come on!" Regina shouted.

The three ran towards the forest. As they ran, Hunter's foot got caught on a plant. Regina magically plucked the plant and they continued running. The knights continued in full pursuit. Suddenly, an arrow hit Hunter in the back and pierced all the way through the front of him.

"Father!" Marina screamed.

Regina magically threw the knights against some trees, knocking them unconscious. She then kneeled over Hunter, who lied on the ground. Marina stood there crying.

"Hunter?" Regina asked, with tears streaming down her face.

"Regina," Hunter said weakly. "I know we just met. Take care of Marina."

"I will," Regina cried. "I will. I promise."

Hunter took one last breath and then slipped away. Regina and Marina continued to cry.

"No!" Marina screamed. "Father!"

Marina kneeled down and shook Hunter's. Regina pulled Marina away.

"He's gone," Regina cried. "He's gone."

"No!" Marina cried. "He can't be!"

Regina looked to see a knight regaining consciousness. She then grabbed Marina by the hand.

"We have to go!" Regina shouted. "Now!"

Regina and Marina took off once more.