A few months ago in another realm…

Maleficent and Lily had finished up their lessons for the day. Lily was a natural at flying once she was more in control of what was going on. For today, it was growing dark and they needed to find some food and shelter.

"I'll teach you how to use your night vision tomorrow." Maleficent smiled.

They found a path through the forest and hoped that they would reach a small town sooner rather than later.

"It is strange." Lily mumbled.

"What is?" Her mother asked.

"That I'm able to follow your instructions and am aware that I'm a dragon and all, but when I return back to human form I can't remember much. At least what happens in Vegas you can remember…or have the possibility of remembering."

"What?"

"Don't worry mother. Just a city in that realm without magic. Crazy place. You'd probably like it if you could go."

After only about an hour or so of walking, they came across a small village. It wasn't modern like Storybrooke, but it was more than wooden cottages. The spotted a tavern located underneath an inn: Treacle Tavern and Sleep Time Inn.

They went in and sat at a table off in a corner where they could easily observe the residents of this new realm.

"What can I get you ladies?" A tired, but strong and tall dark haired man asked them with a wearied smile.

"Some wine and whatever food you've got tonight." Maleficent said in her self-righteous way.

The man nodded and walked away. Lily tried to not stare too obviously. She looked at her mother who raised an eyebrow. She'd been caught staring.

"So what's the plan? Do you ever remember even being in this realm?"

Maleficent looked around. "No. But realms are very big and some I didn't spend much time in or only stayed in a very specific area. This is probably not a part I visited." She was disgusted at the filth of the tavern and unhappy that this was their only option.

"Yeah, I don't really see you spending much time in a place like this."

They had just finished their meal. While it wasn't anything she'd recommend, it was better than she had expected from a place like this.

Suddenly the tavern door opened and in came a large white rabbit in a blue-gray waistcoat with a gold pocket watch. He hopped straight up to the bar.

They watched as he talked to their server who now stood behind the bar. "Late for an important meeting again?"

The rabbit nodded and slumped down at the bar putting his head in his paws. The bar tender put a drink and bowl of carrots in front of him that the rabbit began to munch on.

Lily looked at her mother. "Are we…?"

"Yes. In Wonderland."

Present Day, Storybrooke

Leroy ran into Granny's where everyone had agreed to meet up and discuss the day's plan of action. Leroy pushed through the door so hard and in such a panic that it was a wonder he didn't rip the door off its hinges.

Granny scowled at him and put her hand on her hip, the other leaning on the counter. "Watch it Leroy. You break it. You buy it."

He ignored her after shooting her a quick annoyed look and sat down with the book. Out of breath.

Snow looked at him with concern. "Leroy, are you alright?"

He was so out of breath he could barely speak and it took him minutes to say what he wanted to say. "I….I…fou….found something….in ….this….book."

"Take it easy Leroy," Ruby smiled as she placed a glass of water and his usual breakfast order in front of him.

Leroy quickly downed the water and caught his breath. He opened the book.

Everyone was very excited for this new clue. Unfortunately, it was just a picture. There was no story or description to accompany it.

David turned to Lily, "You're sure you have no idea what realm you and your mother went to?"

"No. I just remember being there when we first arrived and her teaching me to fly and the next thing I know I'm back in Storybrooke and have no idea what happened or where my mother is. Gold said months had passed since we'd left."

Snow gave her an encouraging smile. "Lost memories have never stopped us before. They won't this time either. Just have hope."

As much as Lily was still uneasy working with the heroes after what they'd done to her and her mother, she was grateful and Snow's words did comfort her.

They all finished up their breakfast as Henry took the book to the next table to get a better look at it. Their table was a little too crowded.

"Mom" Henry called still staring at the picture.

"Yes?" Both Emma and Regina responded looking at each other.

"Regina," Henry responded. Regina walked over and sat down next to him.

"Do you recognize this insignia?" He pointed at something on the man's armor.

She took the book and looked much closer. "Yes." Regina looked over at everyone else who stared at them. "I know where we need to go." Regina looked a little concerned.

"Where?" Emma asked.

Regina hesitated. "Wonderland."

Everyone looked at each other. Worry evident on their faces. Killian took Emma's hand and she rested her head on his shoulder.

Killian, Robin, and Regina were the only ones who had been there. Lily didn't count. She couldn't remember it. The rest had heard stories and they weren't good even knowing it was no longer ruled by the tyrannical Queen of Hearts, Regina's mother, Cora.

Killian thought for a moment before sharing some sound advice. "We'd better eat up. I wouldn't recommend eating anything there. Never know what it might do to you."

Granny piped up from behind the counter having overheard everything. "I'll make some sandwiches to take with you all."