Regina looked at Facilier stood in front of her. She didn't see him coming. She was frozen to the same spot where she's standing, shocked that the Blue Fairy has the guts to attack her with magic knowing that she can beat her anytime of the day.
"You…what are you doing here?" Blue asked him.
"I think you know why I came here, fairy. I came here to protect my queen and what you just did, is unacceptable", he answered.
She can feel the magic brewing in Facilier as he readies himself to attack Blue. She knows she needed to do something to stop him but her instincts are telling her not to. Why would she want to protect her? A few minutes ago, she wanted to kill her so badly. The fairy always hated her since then. It's payback time, she thought.
Facilier reached out his hand and the fairy struggled to breathe. The people from the diner came out and saw what's happening. The dwarves immediately ran to call for help. Ruby tried to go after Facilier but even with her super speed, she cannot even touch him. Granny looked at Regina who is just standing behind Facilier. She immediately saw how conflicted she is.
"I always hated you for treating Regina badly. I am going to enjoy this", Facilier muttered.
Regina is somewhat enjoying it too. It's about time, she thought in her head. Tinkerbell lost her wings not because of Regina but because Blue was so hard on Tinkerbell and her. It's all her fault. Then suddenly, she felt Henry's hand holding hers. She looked at her son and saw the fear in his eyes. She's been reminded on her goal at the moment which is to be worthy of her son.
"That is enough, Facilier", she said and he turned to her in surprise.
"…but this fairy is trying to kill you and almost hurt your son in the process. You're just going to let her go just like that?" he asked.
"I couldn't blame them if I am not their favorite person in the world", she answered.
"The queen I know will not let anyone hurt the people she cares about especially a pesky little fairy", he said and that hit a nerve.
That is true. She will do anything to protect them. Once again, she's conflicted. She wanted to hurt her so badly but she cannot kill her or she will lose her son forever.
"You're right but killing her will not solve anything. People will not stop hating me", Regina said.
Granny looked at her proudly. She somehow sees through her or maybe because of Henry. She can see his effect on the queen they once feared.
"So you want to let her go? She will try again and you know that", Facilier asked.
Regina stepped forward.
"I know she will. That's why I am not going to let her go just like that. She's a threat to me and my son but if she doesn't have any more magic then she will no longer be dangerous for us", Regina answered.
Everyone went quiet. They are debating in their heads if it's possible for the queen to strip the Blue Fairy of her powers.
"Mom, we can't do this", Henry said.
"Henry, Facilier was right. She will not stop even if I let her go now. She will try to hurt me again and she might hurt you too. I can't let that happen. Even if I do nothing, Facilier will kill her. This is something I can do to keep her alive and to keep us safe in return", Regina explained to her son.
He looked at his mother's eyes and saw her intentions are pure. Henry nodded giving his mother permission.
"Henry? She can't take Blue's magic", Ruby disagreed.
"I'm sorry but I can't let her hurt my mom. She's doing her best to stay good. She's changed and she still wants to hurt her. She doesn't deserve to have her magic right now", Henry said and it made Regina smile.
Facilier made room for his queen without letting of Blue. They briefly looked at each other and then Regina teleported the wand from Blue to her hand.
"Your Majesty…please, don't do this", Blue pleaded.
Regina looked at her and suddenly rage filled her heart.
"…and why should I listen to you? You never listened to me", she muttered.
Regina used her magic and the wand lit up in glittering blue light. Then, slowly the wand turned dark and purple. She pointed the wand at Blue and started sucking her magic out.
The Charmings came with Cora and Rumple. The Dwarves called them for help but it appears that they are a little late.
"Regina! What are you doing?" Emma asked but she ignored her.
Feeling the need to save Blue, she tried using her magic to stop Regina but she already knew what she's going to do. Regina used her magic and threw Emma back. She hit the wall and fell on the ground.
"Ms. Swan, don't even try. I taught you everything you know about magic. You can't beat me", Regina said.
Emma knew that too but she needed to try. Snow came to her side to check on her.
"She's stripping her off her powers", Cora muttered when she got a good feel of the magic.
"Yes, impressive spell too. I never knew she's well-verse about that kind of spells. Are they in your book?" Rumple asked and Cora shook her head.
Then it's all done. Blue dropped to the floor unconscious. Granny and the others checked on her.
"She's alive", Granny said.
"Of course, she is. I said I am not going to kill her. I just made her harmless. That's all", Regina said.
Facilier smiled and looked at her queen who is now staring at the darkened wand at her hand. She can feel the power inside it…light magic. She felt a certain disgust for it so she broke the wand.
"Well, you just made that permanent", Rumple muttered.
"I don't want to fight. All I wanted is to take my son for a nice breakfast outside the house. That is all. It's that simple. I know you all hate me so much but at least pretend otherwise so my son can have a great time. Don't provoke me again, any of you. I am doing my best to be civil and be good but I have my limit and unlike the Charmings, my limit is not that long", Regina said to the town's people.
Regina gave the broken wand to Facilier which he gladly accepted.
"Surely you can find some way to make a fortune out of that", Regina said to him and then turned to Henry. "Let's go to the park. Our food is going to get cold", she said and the boy nodded politely.
The two started walking when Emma called them.
"Henry!" she called to her son.
"We're having breakfast. I'll see you later", he said and the two resumed walking.
They all took Blue inside the diner where Rumple attended to her. He used his magic to quickly give her back her strength. A few seconds later, she opened her eyes.
"What happened?" she asked.
"What happened is you pissed off our mayor. I mean seriously what were you thinking going against her like that?" Grumpy answered.
Blue looked puzzled.
"My daughter was just going out to take her son for some breakfast. She was so cheerful when she left the house this morning. Henry wanted some pancakes and he wanted his mother to get out more of the house so she agreed. Now, you, of all people in this town, just have to ruin that by confronting her and trying to kill her. I never liked fairies but you made me hate you so much that if it wasn't for her and my grandson, I will rip your heart out myself and crushed it into ashes", Cora exclaimed in anger.
Rumple held her arm to stop her from actually attacking the magicless fairy.
Blue looked at everyone. She can see their disappointments and anger.
"I don't know what you think I just did but if it is that much upsetting I am sorry", she gently said.
Emma frowned and stepped forward.
"What are you talking about? What do you mean you don't know?" she asked.
"I don't remember all of the things you're saying. I don't remember attacking the queen. The last time I did that was when we tried to apprehend her in front of her mansion and that was it. I am not stupid enough to go after her on my own. I am not powerful enough", Blue answered.
They all went silent.
"What was the last thing you remembered?" Snow asked.
Blue thinks for a couple of seconds.
"I was in the house. I was putting some old books back to the shelves…and that was it. It's all blurry", she answered.
The Charmings looked at each other and then to Rumple and Cora. They already know what might just happened but they cannot formed the words to say it.
"Someone else did this", Cora muttered.
"I agree", Rumple said.
A series of clapping broke the tension in the room. They all turned to Facilier who was sitting by the corner the whole time. He got up and went towards them with smile on his face.
"I knew you would figure it out. I have to admit though, it's a bit of disappointing that it took you long enough to do so", he said mockingly.
David stepped in front of his family blocking his way.
"What did you do?" he asked the voodoo doctor.
"Alright, I'll tell you. I know the Dark One's spell on Regina is pretty strong but it's not that strong. It's penetrable considering that there are a lot of ways to reignite that spark in her. Then I thought, why not have someone, whom she never liked, tries to hurt her? It will do the work for me. So I chose you, Blue Fairy, you never liked her and she never liked you. I just put on a little spell and wallah! You provoked the queen. It's pretty convenient. So I have to thank you for that", Facilier answered.
Emma shook her head.
"…but you failed. You wanted to turn Regina evil and kill Blue but she didn't do it. She has come a long way from the Regina you've known before. As you can see, Blue is still alive and Regina is not evil", she said.
Facilier chuckled a bit.
"I admire your faith, Savior but I achieved what I wanted", he said. They all frowned. "Regina didn't kill the fairy but she did strip her off her magic using her own wand. How do you think she managed to do that?" he asked them.
"Dark magic", Rumple answered.
Regina and Henry proceeded with their plan to have breakfast at the park. She used her magic to reheat their food and drinks. They are all alone in the park which is nice. It gave them peace and privacy.
"Can I come with you later in your office?" Henry asked.
"Of course. You can always hang out with me in my office", she answered and her son smiled.
Suddenly, Regina dropped the cup of coffee on the ground. Henry was alarmed and went beside his mother.
"Are you okay, Mom?" he asked.
She refused to answer him because she doesn't want to worry her son.
"Mom, please tell me so I can help", he insisted.
Regina looked at her hand shaking continuously.
"No, Henry. I am not okay", she answered.