Emma POV:
What on earth could have happened to Henry? Had someone done this to him? Why did he, all of a sudden, have magic? Was he born with it? And if he was, why was it dark? It was all too confusing, and I found little comfort in the fact he now had a girlfriend who managed to make him come back.

But there was still something off about Henry. He was colder. Less loving. Less Henry. He didn't have a twinkle in his eye. He was distant and unlikable. No, he's my son. I love him. But, this Henry, this Henry isn't MY Henry.

Henry POV:
Contrary to popular belief, I DIDN'T cast a curse (as far as I know) but there are moments when I say or do something and have no idea why. I don't know why betrayal stings my heart when I look at my grandparents or why I drown in guilt when I see my parents, but I DO know that there's something inside me, something dark influencing my thoughts. And that little dark thing talks to me, it's very annoying but at least it told me that I have my own house.

Wait, there's a voice. In my head. I'm 15 with a house. When did I grow up? I barely can sleep in my own room some nights. This, this is ridiculous. I wish I could speak up, say something about what's happening, but I'm afraid they'll think I'm the dark one. I know I'm not. I think I'm not. I hope I'm not. But, am I? No. I'm not the dark one.

I hear a voice behind me I spin. A sword (where the hell did that come from!) is held tightly in my hand and the tip lies on the Rumplestiltskin's neck. "You." I growled, the dark tone in my voice surprises me but it doesn't stop me. Pushing harder, I glare at him. "What are you doing here Dark One?"

I pull back, shaking. What was I doing? What was happening to me? Why does everything always happen to me? Couldn't someone else have been chosen?

Wait one minute. If Rumplestiltskin is still the dark one, then he would have used magic on me, but he didn't... What if... Is it possible... No... I'd Rumplestiltskin no longer the dark one?

Minnie POV
(Haha cliffy)
I trembled in Mulan's arms. I was watching a movie, trying to get my mind off of the situation. It wasn't working. Resting my head on her shoulders I sighed, where had Henry disappeared to? I could tell he was different, more distant and powerful. Part of me wondered if he was the Dark One. I shook my head, no way. I didn't know what he was or if he remembered, but I do know that he's trying to be normal Henry. Sweeter Henry.

Mulan looks at me intently.

"Mother and I spent forever trying to find you. We tried crossing realms to find you. And now I have you right back in my arms where you belonged all those years ago."

I hug her then, happy to have one sane person here to hold me. I'm not sure how long we sit there, Mulan and I, but it feels like an eternity. Finally I ask a question that's been bugging me.

"Why do you think they came for me?"

She looks at me, then quickly glances away.

"I don't know Minny."

Sighing, I untangle myself from her arms. If anyone has the answers it's either Taylor or Rumplestiltskin. Grabbing a knife for defense, I walk out the door. "I'm going for a walk!" I shout, throwing the words over my shoulder. I set out to find Taylor first and my boots drag on the concrete. I can't find the angel anywhere but I stumble upon a house that I don't recognize. Walking through the door, I gasp. There, it the hallway is Henry, with Rumplestiltskin pinned against the wall.

I almost call his name, but Henry breaks away quickly, terrified, yet, in deep concentration. His eyes dart around and I duck behind the corner. I stay quiet, listening.

"Wh- Who? Whe- Are you still the dark one?" I heard Henry stutter out in confusion. "WHY AREN'T I THE DARK ONE WHEN YOU ARENT? SHOULDNT YOU BE DEAD?"

I peeked at the scene unfolding. Rumplestiltskin grabs Henry by the arm and attempts to drag him away, but the movement startles me so much that I teleport to his side without even trying.

Henry glances at me, eyes wide with fear. He backs up and a force throws Rumple and I backwards. I hit the ground and slide on the wooden floor, the beast isn't so lucky. He gets thrown into the wall full force, head slamming against the baby blue paint. I look up and see my boyfriend staring at his outstretched hands in horror. Then, he runs.

"HENRY!" I cry, in a vain attempt to get him to stop. He keeps running, so I blast him with a numbing spell. I stride up to him, undoing the spell as I approach. "You going to run again mister?"

He shakes his head no, and sits up, pulling me down with him. I giggle and kiss his cheek.

"Are your feet cold?" He jokes.

"What, did I run from an alter?" I manage to get out between giggles. "But in all seriousness Henry, what was that?"

Henry POV: As she releases me from the spell, I stare at my hands, terrified. "I don't know Minnie," I say, trembling slightly, "I have no clue." Standing up, I look in her eyes and cup her cheek in my hand. "But what I do know, is that I hurt you and I'm too powerful for my own good."

I lean in to kiss her before I leave, but am caught by Taylor. She clears her throat and taps her foot. I wave my hand to freeze her and then I whisk Minny and I away. I can feel my heart growing darker, and I'll be damned if I don't love her as much as I can before I lose all feeling. I kiss her, slowly, deeply, running my hands through her hair before resting them at her back. Gently, I pick her up and set her on my counter.

But hey, it's just a theory, A FAN THEORY!

From:
ShylyAngelic and magicalidjit