Evie wasn't sure how did she fall asleep last night because all she knew she was woken up by a sound of the chirping bird. She reached beneath the pillow then sighed in relief to feel her mirror is still there.

"Happy birthday, little peanut! I love you." Mother stormed without any warning. Evie shoved her mirror back, afraid that she would find it. She frowned, knowing Mother never really mean it.

"Now I'm finally 16, can I go out? I mean to be out of these walls?" She was testing rather than asking.

"No! You know how dangerous it is outside! I only want to keep you save, Evie." She hugged her though it feels nothing to the girl.

"But can I, Mother? Just for a second?"

"I thought we're done talking about this. Can you wish for anything else?"

Evie got to wish something that forcing Mother to get out from the palace. This could be her chance to slipping out. She has to think carefully. This is clearly her chance to get away from this annoying mother.

"Can you make me that wild berries pie, please? Like you really make it, no magic involved. Please?"

And her mother agreed. This means she had to go berry picking and it could take hours. She hurried to pack everything for Mother. Her smile almost cracked knowing her plans so far working out nicely. Her heart beating faster as she kept imagining adventures that have been waiting for her. She won't take this chance for granted.

"Here, I packed you a lunch." Evie handed her a basket she had packed.

"Will you promise to be good?" Mother hugged her, kissing the top of her head. She nodded happily though she kept her fingers crossed. "I love you, peanut."

"I love you too, Mother."

"I won't be long, darling. See you tonight."

She didn't even say a word. Evie only smiled, hiding all the excitement in her. She waved until Mother was out of sight before rushing to her bedroom. Changing into something more comfortable, she put her pants on. Evie grabbed everything seems valuable. She took the mirror from under the pillow, putting it deep into her satchel. She packed some bread, fruits and filling up the waterskin.

Her hands couldn't stop shaking from the excitement. This was a big step for her. There is something inside that telling her to drop everything. She is just a 16 years old girl, never even knowing what life would be like out there. She never even set her foot anywhere but this palace. What if Mother's right? What if that indeed the outside world is so malevolent? Evie knew nothing about survival, knew nothing about the world, but here she is, ready to start her rebellious adventure. She knew there was a secret passage near the royal garden. She sneaked out, carefully avoiding all guards. It was too easy, now she had stood in front of the secret door. She inhaled deeply and put her hood on. She was going to be free.

Later in the afternoon, Mother came back with a bucketful of wild berries. She didn't even bother to check on Evie first. She decided to occupy herself with the pie and surprise her later. Her mind traveled back to sixteen years ago, when she successfully made her sister life worse. For sixteen years, she has succeeded to make Regina's life miserable. She raised her niece as if it was her own, taking the happiness away from Regina. Not to mention that she cursed Regina and her husband. Knowing that they live separately ever since are the most beautiful thing she will know. Wicked finally wins.

She hummed happily while cleaning up the kitchen. Delicious smell of baked pie filling up the air as Zelena set it aside. Topping the pie with candles, she knew Evie would love this. She shouted her name but only silence responded. Maybe she fell asleep, Zelena thought to herself. She did it again but it was no use. She lost her patience and decided to check on Evie. She knocked but there was no answer thus made her grew more irritated. Her room was empty and clean like no one has been there and that made her blood run cold. There is no way she had the guts to run away but perhaps Zelena did underestimate her. She ran to check other rooms where Evie could possibly be yet she was nowhere to be found; it was clear that she had run away. She panicked. If Evie knew the truth, her life would be at stake and this can't happen. For once in her life she was finally victorious but now she was on the verge of losing it. Then it finally hit her; Evie could be on her way back to where she belongs. Regina shouldn't have her daughter back. She wouldn't be miserable anymore, everything would fall into pieces. She screamed in distress, in anger. She was disappointed in herself, thinking how stupid it was for her not to read any sign from her niece. She got to have her back, no matter what the cost.

Evie had run as fast as she could, never really knowing where her feet dragged her to. All she knew that she got to run as far as she could, perhaps her mother might be chasing her. She laughed freely; life isn't so bad out here. She actually loved it. She loves how the wind blows past her face. She secretly loves how the forest smells; something inside her is so familiar with it, giving her a déjà vu sensation.

She didn't know how long she had been running because her feet were getting sore right now. She stopped by the oak tree to rest a while. She reached for the waterskin then emptied it in a big gulp, thinking she might have to refill it once she found a water stream. This entire runaway thing excites yet terrify her at the same time. She had no idea where to head to. She wanted to head for the village, but that seems risky. Mother's guards will possibly be there, scorching the land to find her. But to forever hide in the forest made her goosebumps rise. Evie knew nothing about the wild life. She sighed; hugging her knees close to her chest. Maybe after all, running away was a bad idea. Maybe she could just turn her back, heading towards the palace. She shook her head, getting the thoughts out from her mind. Going back to the palace was even worse than running away. Her eyes gleaming with tears, she drowned in fear. Then she remembered Blue's words and reached deep into her satchel, searching for her mirror. This thing is going to help her though whatever help means. She grabbed it, deciding it gave it a try. Evie had no idea how to use it, she just let her intuition guide her.

"Magic mirror–" She chuckled lowly, knowing it sound silly. She thinks to herself; what kind of question would she ask. How does this thing even work? She was honestly quite unsure. She took a deep breath, bracing herself for whatever may come.

"Can you show me where my mother is?"

White smoke twirled inside the mirror. It cooled down a second later, revealing a woman figure. Her eyes grew wide knowing this is a real magic. Blue is not lying. She stared at the reflection on the mirror but then realize that is not her mother. It was a woman who is probably around Mother's age with long black wavy hair, sitting underneath an apple tree. She was rather beautiful though there is sadness reflected in her eyes. Evie rather doubted it. No way Blue Fairy's magic would trick her. She shook her head, asking the same question over and over and still having the same answer. She doesn't even know who this woman is, how could this mirror keep telling her this woman is her mother? Questions ran inside her head. Blue's magic can't be wrong. So who's this woman? Is she really her mother? Than who's Mother; a woman who raised her for the past sixteen years? These are too much for her to understand.

"I see you have learned the truth."

Realizing it was Blue's voice, Evie dried her tears and look her in the eyes. "The truth? What do you mean the truth?"

"Zelena isn't your mother, dear." Blue pointed to the mirror. "She is."

"Blue, stop playing. This isn't funny."

"Do you think I am?" Evie looked down, shaking her head slowly. "The mirror won't lie, Evie. It will always show you the truth."

"If she is my real mother, then why did I end up with Mother? Who is Zelena to me, Blue?" Everything seems a little bit clearer. If Blue were saying the truth, then she knew why Mother always treated her that way. She never really loved her.

"Do you trust me?"

She nodded, today was already too much for her to handle. She didn't know who or what to trust anymore. Her life had been turned upside down in a day. She closed her eyes, feeling something struck her. Pieces by pieces, something like a memory filling up her mind. She saw it all. Her real Mother, her Father, her christening, the curse, and most importantly, how could she end up in Zelena's care. For sixteen years, Evie was living a lie. Zelena wasn't her mom. That woman in her vision is her mom. Blue was right, this mirror could, is helping her. She cried happy tears. Somewhere out there her real mother is waiting for her. Evie still has her hope, she has a home to come back to.

"Her name is Regina and your father is Robin Hood. She's the Queen of Enchanted Forest.

"Go, Evie. Your parents have been waiting for you." Blue implied.

She stood up, gathering her things back into her satchel. She knew she had a place she could finally call home to come back to. She knew that this time, she will be surrounded with people who truly love her.

Evie held her mirror tight, "Come on, mirror. Let's go home. Show me how to get to Enchanted Forest."