Once Upon A Time: Through The Devil's Eyes, Part Ten

By Rebekkalee Mouri-Hibiki

(I decided to continue this after all. It will run parallel to 'Deal With The Devil' except it will be Mr. Gold's third person point of view like the rest of the story.)

Mr. Gold got out of the car, smirking slightly had what had happened at the sheriff's office. The shocked look on Emma's face was priceless. " What do you want me to do, boss? " Frederick asked when Mr. Gold walked up to the driver's side window.

" Keep an eye out of that stranger but otherwise, the day is yours, " Mr. Gold said. He took a step away from the car then turned back, " But keep yourself available. I may have something to do this afternoon. "

" Right, boss, " Fredrick said.

Mr. Gold walked to the shop door, getting out his keys when he got a chill down his spine. Only one person gave him such a feeling and he sighed. " Good morning, Regina. "

" Good morning, Rumple, " Regina said, her voice dripping with disdain.

" And what do I owe this visit? " Mr. Gold asked as he continued to unlock the door.

" I have a little deal to make with you, " Regina said.

" A deal? " Mr. Gold glanced at her. " I seem to recall you said you were through making deals with me. "

Regina chuckled, " That was before I knew the truth. Let's get inside. I don't want to discuss it out here. "

Mr. Gold frowned, " Who said I wanted to deal with you? "

" Stop playing games, " Regina said. " I know you can't resist making a deal. "

Mr. Gold opened the door, " Depends on the terms of the deal are. You've screwed me over before. "

" This deal might benefit us both, " Regina smirked. " I'll get what I want and you'll get who you want. "

" I see, " Mr. Gold walked into the shop, ushering Regina in before shutting the door behind her and locking it. " What is this deal then? "

Regina smiled, " I have an appointment with Sheriff Swan this afternoon. She wants me to be a neutral third party when she interviews Miss Blanchard. "

" That's lovely but get to the point. I have quite a bit of work to get to, " Mr. Gold said.

Regina frowned as she shrugged her purse off her shoulder, " I want you to do something while we're in the interview room. "

" Oh? And what's that? " Mr. Gold asked as she opened her purse. He quirked his mouth as she pulled out a key with a skull on it.

It looked like one of her many that she had possessed in the Enchanted Forest. " I want you to slip into the jail while I have Miss Swan distracted. Put it in Miss Blanchard's cell where she can find it, " Regina said.

" And why would I do that? " Mr. Gold asked, trying to sound clueless as possible. He already knew why though. After hearing that Mary-Margret had been arrested, he had used the one power he still had left and took a look into the future.

He couldn't see as far as he once could but it still was useful enough to stay a few steps ahead of Regina. He could see at least a week ahead of time, sometimes further if he really concentrated. He had seen enough though to know Regina was going to come to him with a request and that Mary-Margret would try to make an escape because of that request.

Regina narrowed her eyes, " To see if she will run. "

" And why would she do that? " Mr. Gold asked.

" That's not your concern, " Regina said. " I just want you to what I ask. "

" And this will help me get WHO I want how? " Mr. Gold arched an eyebrow.

" We'll worry about that later, " Regina held the key out. " Just get this in her cell. "

Mr. Gold took it, " I will. Anything else, your majesty? "

" We're done, " Regina said. She smirked, " For now. "

Mr. Gold slipped the key into his coat pocket, " Then leave. I'll get the door for you. "

Regina scoffed, " How... courteous of you. "

Mr. Gold walked to the door and unlocked it, opening it. He watched as Regina left, shutting the door behind her. He locked it again, walking to the back of the shop...

Rumplestiltskin waited as Doctor Whale filled out his discharge paperwork. After being poked, prodded and subjected to things that would have been considered torture in the Enchanted Forest, the doctor said he was good to go home. He wasn't really for certain how long he had been in the hospital but vowed never to set foot in one again if he could help it. " Alright, Mr. Gold. If you'll just sign these. "

Rumplestiltskin took the board from Doctor Whale, reading the paperwork carefully. He wanted to make sure it wasn't something he would regret signing later. As he read, there was a knock at the door. He looked up, seeing a very tall bald man standing there.

" I brought you some clothes, boss, " He said, holding up a garment bag.

Rumplestiltskin furrowed his brow and looked at Doctor Whale. He frowned, " Don't you remember Frederick? He's your... driver. "

Rumplestiltskin nodded, " Yes. Now you say his name. "

Doctor Whale sighed, " You still have memory loss. "

" Here and there, " Rumplestiltskin nodded. " I'm sure it will all come back to me once I get back into my routine. "

" Probably, " Doctor Whale nodded. He looked at Frederick then at Rumplestiltskin, " If you want, I can get a nurse in here to help you get dressed. "

" If you could please, " Rumplestiltskin said as he signed the first paper. He flipped to the next one and started to read it.

" You don't have to read all of that, " Doctor Whale started.

" I do and I will, " Rumplestiltskin cut him off sharply. " I'm not signing anything I haven't read. "

Doctor Whale nodded, " Okay. Okay. I just go get that nurse now. "

Rumplestiltskin watched as Doctor Whale went to the door, Frederick stepping aside to let him out. Once he was gone, he motioned to Frederick to come closer. " What is it, boss? "

" Are you my only servant? " Rumplestiltskin asked.

Frederick furrowed his brow, " Uh, no. You have people that work for you at the house. A housekeeper named Jasmine and a cook named Alston. You have gardeners too but I don't know their names. "

" Oh yes, " Rumplestiltskin nodded. " I remember now. Alston and Jasmine. "

" Boss, are you okay? " Frederick asked.

Rumplestiltskin nodded, " I'll be fine. I just got hit in the head, that's all. Doctor Whale says it's temporary memory loss. "

" Oh, " Frederick still looked puzzled. He looked at the garment bag in his hand, " I brought you clothes. "

" Yes, yes. Just put the on the bed, " Rumplestiltskin waved his hand. He looked at the papers again, " I assume you're here to take me home. "

" I am, " Frederick nodded as he put the clothes across the foot of the bed. " The hospital called me to come get you. "

" The house is close I assume, " Rumplestiltskin asked as he signed the last of the papers. He was anxious to see if Regina had held to her word or shafted him like she so loved to do.

" Fairly, " Frederick nodded.

There was another knock at the door, a nurse poking her head in. " Mr. Gold? You said you needed help to get dressed? "

" I do, " He nodded then looked at Frederick. " Please wait out in the hall. "

" Yes, boss, " Frederick nodded and went to the door, letting the nurse in before leaving...