The Enchanted Forest, Past, Forest

Red Riding Hood running in a forest. She comes up just as Prince Charming is briefing to the group, " King George's men are here on this ridge."

Red Riding Hood comes up and she says to them urgently," We have to move camp. They're coming for us."

Prince Charming however, refuses," No! We will not run! We said we were gonna take the kingdom back, and we can't do that with our tails between our legs."

Red Riding Hood gives him a look, offended by the phrase and Prince Charming says to him," No offense."

Ignoring his remark, Red Riding Hood explains the situation," But matters have worsened. The King has a new general."

Snow White asks her," Who is he?"

Red Riding Hood explains," They call him the Leviathan. They say he attacks like a monster striking from the depths of the sea. You never see him coming, and you never survive."

Prince Charming however, isn't afraid of the potential adversary and he confidently says," We'll see about that."

" How close is his army?" Snow White asks.

Just as she asks, right at that moment, an arrow shoots into the camp's table and

Prince Charming replies to her," I'd say pretty close."

" We should split up. Divide them." Snow White orders and Zatara says to them," We will deal with them. You must go."

" Go! Go!" Prince Charming urges everyone to run causing Snow White to ask him," Aren't you coming?"

Prince Charming shakes his head and he says to her," He's after me."

" You'll have a better chance of escaping on your own." Snow White says but Prince Charming assures her," Don't worry. Meet me in two days' time at the cabin."

" The cabin? Where she is? Are you sure?" Snow White asks and Prince Charming simply smiles, telling her,

" We're engaged. I think it's about time you met my mother."

Both Snow White and Prince Charming kisses each other before Prince Charming urges her," Go. Go."

Snow White runs off, the pair separates while Zatara and Zatanna are locked in battle against King George's guards.

Just as she is running, all of a sudden, she gets knocked to the ground by an unknown figure

" Ah!" Snow White screams out in agony as she drops onto the ground.

Recovering, she looks up at a knight wearing a cloak and she spat defiantly," What kind of general hides behind a mask? Who are you really, Leviathan?"

" Leviathan? That's what they're calling me?" The man removes his cloak and he introduces himself," Name's Lancelot."

" Lancelot? Of the Round Table?" Snow White asks and Lancelot simply answers," Not anymore."

He swings his hand down, knocking out Snow White with one blow.

The Enchanted Forest, Present, The Safe Haven.

In the pit where they are being held, Cora tends an unconscious Mary Margaret while Emma watches, with her asking," You sure she's gonna be okay?"

" Don't worry. She'll be fine." Cora assures her.

Emma looks around and she asks Cora," What is this place? Where are we?"

" It's a little island our captors like to think of as their haven." Cora explains and Emma asks her," Haven? From what?"

Cora answers," The world's dangerous. What's left of it, anyway."

Emma then says to her," Well, they can't keep us down here. We didn't do anything wrong."

" Neither did I." Cora says which causes Emma to ask," Then why are you here?"

Cora explains to Emma," I'm here because of something my daughter did. The curse that ravaged this land? She cast it."

Upon hearing it, Emma widens her eyes as she gasps," Regina? You're Regina's mother?"

Cora nods," Yes. But you've nothing to fear from me. The apple fell very far from the tree. You're from over there, aren't you? How'd you get back?"

At that moment, Mary Margaret wakes and she mutters," Emma. No..."

" Oh, Snow, you're awake. I'm so relieved." Cora exclaims

Mary Margaret recovers and upon seeing Cora, Mary Margaret looks at her waryingly and she says to Emma," As bad as you think Regina is, this woman is worse."

Cora simply stares at Mary Margaret and she says to her," Oh, Snow. Sweet Snow, please believe me. Whatever she told you isn't true. I just want to help you."

" Let's hear her out." Emma says and Mary Margaret could simply protest to her daughter," Emma."

Emma turns to Mary Margaret and she tells her," Okay. Right now, we're at the bottom of a hole with no other options. And Henry is back in Storybrooke with Regina."

Upon hearing the name, Cora asks Emma," Who's Henry?"

Emma looks at Cora and she answers," My son. I kind of share him with Regina. It's complicated."

" Don't talk to her!" Mary Margaret protests.

And before any of the women could argue, at that moment, a man peers down and he shouts at them," Enough! Our leader requests an audience."

Storybrooke

Back in Storybrooke, David is walking with Henry to the school bus as the boy asks," So what's on the agenda for Operation Scorpion?"

David stares at Henry," What's Operation Scorpion?"

Henry explains," The code name for our mission to find Emma, Zatanna and Snow. Do you prefer Viper? That was my second choice."

" Henry, we need to talk." David says and misunderstanding him, Henry pipes," Yeah, Scorpion's better."

David quickly shakes his head," No, it's not that. It's..."

Without waiting for David to finish, Henry realizes what he is going to say and he asks him dejectingly," I'm not coming with you? But I-I thought we were gonna find Jefferson."

" I already did." David says and Henry asks him," What? Is he gonna help us?"

David shakes his head," No. No, Henry, he's not."

" But why didn't you tell me you talked to him?" Henry asks only for David to answer him admittingly," Because I didn't want to disappoint you. I know you want to find your mom, but Jefferson can't help us. I need to find a way to restore the hat."

" So why can't I help you look?" Henry asks and David explains," It'll require magic, Henry, and magic..."

" Always comes with a price. I've read the book, you know?" Henry says and David says to him," I'm sorry, but I just can't let you anywhere near this stuff. If you really want to help me, you'll go to school where I know you'll be safe. Okay?"

" Okay." Henry nods and goes towards the school bus.

Just as David turns and leaves, Henry looks back and runs away

The Enchanted Forest, The Safe Haven.

Back in the Safe Haven, Emma and Mary Margaret walking through the camp following the man as Mary Margaret questions Emma," Why can't you just listen to me?"

" Why couldn't you have trusted me? I was just trying to find a way to get us home. I could've handled her." Emma says which causes Mary Margaret to scoff out," Cora? Don't be so sure. I've lived here, Emma. I know this world and its dangers."

" Wait here." The man instructs and leaves both women alone as Emma asks Mary Margaret," Is that why you came through the portal? Because you thought I was helpless here?"

Mary Margaret shakes her head," No. I came through to be with you."

At that moment, Mary Margaret notices a familiar figure and she asks," Lancelot?"

Lancelot recognizes Mary Margaret and he asks," Snow?"

" Oh! Oh!" Mary Margaret yells out in delight as she embraces Lancelot who says to her,

" If I had known that you were the prisoners Mulan had brought back, I never would've locked you away. Please, forgive me."

Mary Margaret nods," Of course."

Emma raises an eyebrow and she questions out," Lancelot? Really?"

" He's an old friend. We can trust him. This is Emma." Mary Margaret introduces her to Lancelot.

As the trio are talking, Princess Aurora and Mulan watches from a distance and Princess Aurora asks Mulan," Why is he embracing them? They were responsible for Phillip's death."

Mulan however, says to Princess Aurora," You're new here, Aurora. Phillip trusted Lancelot. So must we."

Princess Aurora however, isn't having it," I want justice."

Mulan warns Princess Aurora," Tread carefully. It's dangerous to confuse vengeance with justice. Do you understand me? Do you understand me?"

" Yes. " Princess Aurora nods.

Mulan leaves. Unknown to her, Princess Aurora draws out a concealed dagger and looks back at Emma and Mary Margaret.

Lancelot then turns to Mulan and he asks," Oh by the way Mulan, are Kanna and Milo back yet?"

" Not yet but we should be hearing from them soon." Mulan replies.

At that moment, a girl calls out to Lancelot, Mulan and Princess Aurora," Look! They're here!"

Emma and Mary Margaret looks and their eyes widens in shock," Zatanna?"

" Emma? Snow?"Zatanna exclaims out and she flies towards them, embracing her friend and sister.

Mary Margaret smiles as she says to Zatanna," Oh thank goodness you're okay!"

" And that outfit though." Emma points out and Zatanna nods," Yeah, I guess that's the costume dad was gonna give me back in this land."

Zatanna notices Lancelot and she asks," And is that Lancelot?"

Lancelot nods and he smiles," Yes. Good to see you again."

Emma then notices Kanna and she remarks," And who is this one?"

" My name is Kanna but you might know me as Little Red Riding Hood." Kanna says which causes Emma to widen her eyes," Okay. Wonder how Ruby would react to that."

" And this one is Milo Thatcher." Zatanna introduces Milo to Mary Margaret who then shakes hands with him," How do you do?"

" Oh...you are Snow White?" Milo remarks and he continues," I have heard so much about you but this is the first time I get to see you."

" Is that Milo from that Atlantis movie?" Emma asks and Zatanna answers," Yes. In fact, he once came from our world before coming here. He married the Queen of Atlantis after dad defeated Ocean Master."

" Huh." Emma remarks as Lancelot says," Alright, I know there's a lot to talk about but let's all settle this over dinner. Now who's hungry?"

Later

The group sat together, eating a beast.

Emma stares at it and she asks," What the hell is that?"

Lancelot answers," That is Chimera. An acquired taste, but all our hunting party could bring back. One part lion, one part serpent, one part goat."

" Like turducken?" Emma asks and Milo simply adds," Yeah, you can say that."

Mary Margaret then remarks," I don't understand. We were told this land didn't even exist anymore. How did you all escape the curse?"

" It is a mystery. The curse struck, and when the smoke cleared, most of us had been torn from this land. But some of us here, in this particular region, were left behind. We don't know how and we don't know why. Finding this safe haven wasn't easy. It took some spilt blood. But, worry not, you're safe here." Lancelot explains but Mary Margaret refuses to stay," We can't stay. My husband's back there. Emma's son, my grandson. We have to get back to them. Can you help us find a portal?"

Lancelot shakes his head," No, leaving is unwise. The Enchanted Forest is not as you remember it. The Ogres have returned."

" Ogres? Like, as in "Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum"?" Emma asks only for Zatanna to correct her," No. Those would be giants."

Lancelot explains to Emma," Ogres are far worse. That's why we live here, on this island, where it's safe." He then turns to Mary Margaret and he pleads," Please, Snow, stay here. There are no more portals left."

Mary Margaret however, mentions something," I might know of one."

Everyone looks at her as Emma asks her mother," You do?"

" Where?" Lancelot adds to her question.

Mary Margaret is very wary and she says to him," Cora's near. I don't feel comfortable voicing my plans. She's powerful."

" Not any more. The curse stripped her of her powers. But given her reputation, we've kept her locked up as a precaution." Lancelot says.

Zatanna says to him," Even if that's the case, one can never be too certain. My magic may be back but I'm not sure I can take her on at this current state."

" How powerful is Cora?" Emma asks and Zatanna answers," I never met her directly, but based on what I heard, she came close to defeating Rumpelstilskin once so she has a potential to become even more powerful than Zatara himself."

Lancelot says to Zatanna," We will be cautious."

" Trust me, I may have a way. Let us go." Mary Margaret says and Lancelot tells her," I'll allow it. But on one condition. Take my bravest warrior with you. Allow Mulan to defend you."

" We can defend ourselves." Emma tries to object only for Mary Margaret to talk over her," Deal."

Milo then adds," I wouldn't mind coming as well. I am curious over the events that has happened in that world."

" So do I." Kanna says and Lancelot nods," I will allow it. You two can tag along."

" Thank you." Kanna smiles as Mary Margaret says to Lancelot," Thank you, Lancelot. For always looking out for me."

The Enchanted Forest, Past, Royal Castle.

" I don't care what you do to me. I will never tell you where he is!" Snow White yells out defiantly at King George.

King George however, says to her," I know. That's not why you're here. Would you bring our guest some water? Times have been good for you, haven't they? I can see a light in your eyes. Cherish that, because that light can die and be replaced by something else... pain."

Snow White spat," The only thing you know of pain is how to inflict it."

King George disagrees," That's where you're so very, very wrong. I've had my share of pain. I had a son that I loved die before his time. I tried to replace him with your "Charming," offered him the world, but he rejected me, humiliated me in front of my kingdom, all for the sake of true love."

" Something about which you know nothing." Snow White but King George retorts," I know more than you think."

Upon hearing that, Snow White pauses and she asks him," You... were in love?"

King George sadly looks down and he says to her,

" Yes, and she loved me. We were happy, blissful, but then she became cursed. She drank a vile potion that made it impossible for us to conceive a child. Family is everything, my dear. Losing all hope of having one... there is no greater misery. Charming could've been that hope for me, but instead, he made my suffering worse. For that, death is too good for him. First, he must know pain... my pain."

Snow White looks at the water, realizing what has happened and she whispered out in distress," No."

Lancelot stares at King George in shock and he questions him," You poisoned her?"

King George answers," I cursed her. She will never bear a child."

The Enchanted Forest, Present, The Safe Haven.

Mulan set a bunch of weapons on the table and she instruct the group," Choose wisely. We must be vigilant if we hope to survive the journey."

Emma asks Mulan," Where's my gun? I want it back."

" Is it magic?" Mulan asks only for Emma to retort," Depends on who's pulling the trigger."

Mulan hands her the gun and she instructs the group," Follow my lead, step where I step, do exactly as I say, and we might survive."

" Thanks for the pep talk, but I think we're okay. I just killed a dragon last week." Emma says to her arrogantly, causing Mulan to stare at her as she asks," Have you ever seen an ogre?"

" Pretty sure I've dated a few." Emma sarcastically says and Mulan tells her," Legend has it that when they kill you, the last thing you see is yourself dying in the reflection in their eyes. Let's walk. It'll be dark soon."

Milo and Kanna take their weapons, Milo picking a knife while Kanna takes a sword.

Zatanna and Emma listens as Mary Margaret says to the two," Don't let her rattle you. I won't let anything happen to us. Stick to the plan."

Emma then asks," What is the plan? You haven't told me anything. What's going on?"

" The wardrobe." Mary Margaret answers, causing Emma to ask," Wardrobe? The wardrobe? Like, the wardrobe that sent little baby me to Maine?"

" Mm-hmm." Mary Margaret nods.

" You think it could get us back to Storybrooke?" Zatanna asks and Mary Margaret replies," I don't know Zatanna. First we have to see if it survived the curse, then we'll worry about making it work."

" Where is it?" Emma asks and Mary Margaret answers her daughter's question," My place. You wanna see where you're from, Emma? That's right. We're going home."

Storybrooke.

Back in Storybrooke, Henry found Jefferson sitting alone and he approaches him," Jefferson. Right? The mad hatter. I need your help."

Jefferson sighs out and he says to Henry," Look, I already told your grandfather... I can't do anything."

" I know, but there must be something we can do." Henry says but Jefferson says to him rejectingly," I'm the wrong person to talk to, kid. Magic's not my thing. Try your mother. Maybe she's got something in that vault of hers she can help you with."

Henry then probes the Mad Hatter," Vault? Her vault is here? In Storybrooke?"

" It's none of my business. Talk to her." Jefferson tries to brush him off and Henry asks," What's that? Your daughter's looking for you, isn't she?"

" What do you know about it?" Jefferson questions back and Henry explains to him," I've read your story. I know how the two of you were separated. Why are you here? She's at school."

" I gotta go home, kid." Jefferson tries to leave as Henry attempts to convince him otherwise," She probably wants to see you."

" Get out of my way. Get out of my way." Jefferson shoos Henry off as the boy questions him," Why aren't you going to find her?"

" Because I left her! And she'll hate me." Jefferson shouts, looking away as Henry asks," How do you know that?"

" I was on my way, but fate reminded me I shouldn't." Jefferson says and Henry tells him," You should. I've been left, too. Anything's better than nothing. She'll spend her whole life wondering why you left her. Not knowing is the worst."

Soon, Mayor's Office

Regina is packing up as she is on the phone with Henry," Henry. I'm just packing up the office. I've been asked to leave. No, of course it can wait. I'd love to have lunch with you. Granny's, ten minutes."

The Enchanted Forest, Present, The Safe Haven.

After walking for some time, Mulan stops the group at a clearing and she says to the rest," This will do. We'll make camp here for the night. We just need to find water, collect some firewood."

Emma notices how open the area is and she asks Mulan," Uh, if we're hiding from ogres, shouldn't we maybe, I don't know, not start a fire?"

" Ogres are blind. They hunt by sound alone." Mary Margaret explains and
Emma shrugs, remarking out sarcastically," Right. Because that's something everyone would know about ogres."

Mary Margaret then says to Emma," Look... I know you're out of your element..."

" I'm fine." Emma insists but Mary Margaret instructs her," I know, but maybe you should just stay here while we get wood and water, guard the campsite."

" You mean the big, empty clearing?" Emma asks, unsure and intimidated as Mary Margaret: It's the safest place. We'll be right back.

Mulan, Zatanna and Mary Margaret then leaves, leaving Milo and Kanna alongside Emma.

Milo and Kanna sits with Emma as Milo assures her," Don't worry, you're not alone. Now can you share with us what your world is like?"

The Enchanted Forest. Past.

Snow White realizes that she is being pursued and she ducks into a corner.

Readying herself, Snow White jumps up and she strikes down her persuer, " Yah! Uhh!"

She knocks him off of his horse and looks down, she realizes that it is Lancelot who quickly puts up his hands, saying to her," Wait! I've come to help."

" After what you did to me?" Snow White bitterly spat and Lancelot says to her regretfully," After what the King did to you. I still do have a small shred of honor left."

Snow White then angrily questions Lancelot," Do you really think I'm that naive? You're going to earn my trust so I can lead you straight..."

" To the cabin where your prince is hiding his mother?" Lancelot asks, causing Snow White to freeze as she asks him," How did you know?"

" Because George knows where it is. He sent men there to kill your man's mother." Lancelot explains, causing Snow White's stomach to turn upon realizing," Charming's at the cabin, too."

Cabin

Prince Charming sits in the cabin as he says to Ruth," Mother, the place looks beautiful. Will you come inside?"

Ruth apologises to her son," I'm sorry if I want things to be perfect when I meet the girl... My son is going to marry."

Prince Charming then heard a sound and he asks," Wait. Did you hear that?"

Upon realising what is happening, Prince Charming urges his mother," Go in. Bolt the door. Whatever happens, stay inside. Go."

Prince Charming faces King George's men and he challenges them," What? That's it? Ah!"

" Son?" Ruth peers out out only for an arrow to strike onto her.

" Mother! Mother!" Prince Charming cradles his mother as he whispers," I told you to stay inside."

" I know, but I heard you. I thought you were hurt. I'm sorry." Ruth apologises as Prince Charming to say to her in an reassuring manner," No. You're gonna be okay. Okay? Everything's gonna be okay."

At that moment, several shots of arrows were fired, taking out the guards.

Prince Charming looks up, seeing Snow White and Lancelot rushing in.

Snow White saw what happened and she apologizes to Prince Charming," I'm so sorry. We came as quickly as we could."

Ruth looks up and she asks weakly," Is this... Snow?"

The Enchanted Forest, Present.

At their camp, Mary Margaret is making a fire.

Right at that moment, Princess Aurora appears with a knife and she lunges at Mary Margaret, causing her to flip Princess Aurora over.

Princess Aurora grunts and she growls at Mary Margaret," Don't move. Phillip's gone because of you."

Mary Margaret shouts at Princess Aurora," You listen to me, princess! You think I don't know what it's like to be separated from the people that I love? What happened to Phillip was not our fault. So I suggest you find another way to channel your anger."

Mulan rushes in and she reprimands Mary Margaret," Don't talk to her like that."

" She tried to kill me." Mary Margaret argues only for Mulan to say," I will deal with her."

At that moment, there was a sound of gun shot that sends Princess Aurora reeling.

Everyone turns to look at Emma and Mary Margaret questions her daughter," Emma, what are you doing?"

" Protecting you." Emma says before she turns to Princess Aurora, shouting, " Drop the weapon!"

Mary Margaret instead of being thankful, questions her daughter," Do you have any idea what you've just done?"

Emma pauses, remembering her mother mentioning about a certain group of sound sensitive monsters before asking," Ogres?"

At that moment, there was a sound of roaring.

GGRRRRRR!!!

Emma turns, seeing several ogres surrounding them.

" RUUUNNN!!!" Mary Margaret shouts and everyone in the vicinity quickly runs.

As the Ogres gives chase, Mulan pulls up Princess Aurora and she urges," Aurora. This way. Come on!"

Mary Margaret then instructs," Split up!"

" Come on!" Mulan urges as she pulls Princess Aurora with her.

Mary Margaret then calls out to Emma," Over there."

As Emma runs, suddenly her foot trips over a log branch, causing her to fall onto the ground.

An ogre approaches her, and Emma pulls out her gun, attempting to shoot it.

However, the Ogre throws a downward punch which causes Emma to drop the gun and roll, the creature's fist ends up crushing her gun in the process

" Seriously?" Emma exclaims out as she sees the remains of her damaged weapon.

The Ogre prepares to eat Emma when it suddenly hears the sound of whistling from the side, causing it to turn.

" Back away from my daughter!" Mary Margaret shouts as she fires an arrow.

The arrow struck the Ogre in the eye, causing it to roar in pain before collapsing onto the ground dead.

The sound attracts two more but at that moment, a blast of magic struck one of them, killing them.

The third turns and right at that moment, there was a sound of roaring.

ROOOOARRRR!!!

At that moment, large Tyrannosaurus Rex appears, biting down onto the Ogre.

GRRR!!!

The Ogre roars out in agony as it wrestles against the Tyrannosaurus Rex in an attempt to fight it.

While the creatures are battling each other, Zatanna approaches the group and she asks," Are you guys alright?"

Mary Margaret nods," Yeah, I guess that dinosaur over there is your doing."

" Yup. It's all coming back to me now." Zatanna says," Haven't used a summoning spell for years."

The Ogre growls as the Tyrannosaurus Rex bites down onto it's neck and the women watches as the Theropod's teeth sinks in, crushing the Ogre's neck.

The Tyrannosaurus Rex stood up, letting out a loud triumphant roar before disappearing into dust.

Zatanna then waves her hand and she throws out a sparkling spell before seeing a dead Ogre with an arrow in it's eye and she remarks to Mary Margaret," I see you still have it with archery."

Mary Margaret," Yeah. The last time I shot one was 28 years ago. Guess it's like riding a bike."

Zatanna nods and Mary Margaret instructs her," Go find Mulan and Aurora. I will take care of Emma."

" Wait, what is Aurora doing here?" Zatanna asks and Mary Margaret simply says," I will explain later."

Zatanna then flies off to look for the two ladies as Mary Margaret asks Emma," Are you alright?"

" I'm fine." Emma replies.

As Mary Margaret helps Emma up, Mary Margaret explains to Emma the Ogre's weakness," You have to shoot them in the eye."

" Yeah, but how did you know you could hit that?" Emma asks.

"I didn't." Mary Margaret states before saying to Emma sternly," Next time, listen to me. That kind of thing isn't gonna work here."

" Yeah." Emma nods.

Mary Margaret notices Zatanna, Princess Aurora and Mulan approaching and she says to Emma," We should get going."

The Enchanted Forest. Past

Lancelot and Prince Charming studies the arrow and Lancelot concludes," It's poisoned."

" Can we find an antidote?" Prince Charming asks and Snow White adds," Or the fairies. They can help us."

Lancelot however, shakes his head," No. I'm afraid this is gonna take something stronger than fairy dust."

Snow White then adds," What about Zatara? Could he help us?"

" If we even know where he even is." Lancelot says to her.

Prince Charming remembers about Lake Nostros and he says," Lake Nostos... I've been there before. Its waters have powerful magical properties. I've seen them turn a man from solid gold back into flesh. It isn't far. A day's journey at most."

" I'll prepare a wagon." Lancelot declares out.

As Lancelot prepares a wagon for Prince Charming, the Prince says to Knight," Must be a curious tale."

" What?" Lancelot asks as Prince Charming say," Well, how a knight of the round table ended up a sword for hire."

" You mean how did I fall from grace? The same way you ended up running from King George." Lancelot explains," A woman."

Prince Charming goes to Ruth and he says to her," We're gonna scout ahead. We won't be long."

" Thank you." Ruth thanks Snow White who lay her down into the wagon to which the girl replies," Oh. It's the least I can do. Are you comfortable?"

" No" Ruth rephrases her thanks by saying, " For giving my son something to believe in. All he's ever dreamt of was having a wife and a son. Fret not. It could be a daughter. But trust me, all that matters is that it's healthy. Let me show you something. My mother gave this to me when I was pregnant. She said it was spelled by a gypsy to predict the sex of your firstborn even before you are with child."

" And it works?" Snow White asks and Ruth nods," It did with my boys. If it swings North to South, it's a boy. East to West, it's a girl."

Snow White thinks," Mm."

Ruth then asks her," Shall we? Just between us?"

" Oh, I don't think that's a good idea." Snow White shakes her head but Ruth persuades her," Indulge an old woman. It'll help take my mind off the... well, you know. Here."

The amulet doesn't spin which causes Snow White to look devastated, affirming the fact that King George's spell really does work.

Ruth quickly assures the girl," Don't worry. It's just... a silly superstition. What's wrong, child? You can tell me anything, Snow."

Snow White sighs and she sadly explains," It's the King. When he captured me, he cursed me, so... so that I can never have children."

" Worry not. If the water from Lake Nostos can heal me, it should be able to do the same for you." Ruth assures Snow White who asks," Do you really think so?"

Ruth smiles and she says to Snow White," You are going to be a wonderful mother."

The Enchanted Forest, Present

The group continues walking as Mary Margaret sees the path looking more and more familiar, causing her to say to the rest," We're getting close."

Mulan notices Princess Aurora is falling behind and she says to her," Aurora, you've gotta keep up."

" Sorry, but I'm not exactly dressed for the woods. It's cold out here." Princess Aurora complains only for Mulan to reprimand her," Then maybe you should've listened to me and stayed back."

Emma then offers," Here."

She gives Princess Aurora her jacket, keeping her warm.

Surprised by Emma's kindness, Princess Aurora exclaims to her," But I tried to kill your friend."

Emma quickly explains," Actually, she's my mom and I have a feeling she can take care of herself. And I get it. You're not the only one who's been screwing up lately."

Princess Aurora looks at the jacket Emma gave her and she asks," What kind of corset is this?"

Before Emma could answer, at that moment, Mulan calls out to the two women," Up here!"

Emma and Princess Aurora rushes up and what they saw causes Emma to gasp.

" Is that it?" Emma asks as Mary Margaret nods, staring at the castle that she hasn't seen for 28 years and she says to her daughter," Yeah. That's our home."

The Enchanted Forest, Past, Lake Nostos.

Prince Charming, Ruth, Snow White and Lancelot soon reaches Lake Nostos only to discover that the lake is bone dry.

Prince Charming gasps out," Whoa."

Snow White looks around, asking Prince Charming," Where's the lake?"

Only for Prince Charming to reply," You're looking at it. It's gone.

Storybrooke, Present, Regina's vault

Henry uses the keys he stole from Regina's office to unlock the vault.

Henry then enters the vault and the descends down the stairs.

He soon reach the bottom where he sees many shelves that contain hearts, which thump loudly as he passes by them.

At that moment, Henry stumbles onto a box.

Curious, Henry takes it and he opens it, but upon opening it, an Agrabahn Viper spring out.

Henry jumps back, started by the snake.

However, right at that moment, someone came in right on time, closing the box down onto the Agrabahn Viper.

Panting, David turns to Henry and he remarks," Maybe we should've gone with Operation Viper. You all right?"

" Yeah." Henry nods and he asks David," How'd you know I was down here?"

"Your mom said you asked her to lunch, and when you stood her up, she checked her office, saw her keys missing, figured out the rest. She would've come herself, but she didn't think you'd go with her." David explains before he question Henry's decision," Henry, what were you thinking?"

Henry admits," I just want them back. It wasn't supposed to be this way. I should be over there with them, riding horses, learning how to sword fight."

David nods, understanding how Henry feels," I know. I know. It's okay, because we are gonna do this together. Come on now. You gotta get to school... and I gotta make sure no one else finds this place."

The Enchanted Forest, Past, Lake Nostros

At the lake, Lancelot searches the lake bed trying to find any water that remained, but can only find a tiny bit in a seashell, only enough for a sip.

Lancelot turns as Prince Charming exclaims out in distress," This is my fault. The siren who lived here... I killed her. That's why the lake is dry."

" You needn't worry. My mother raised me by a lake. There may yet be water. You just... need to know where to look. God in his mercy, lend her grace." Lancelot gives Prince Charming the water inside the shell as Prince Charming asks," You found it?"

" It's all that's left. Just enough for one sip." Lancelot explains.

Prince Charming looks at the water and he says," Enough to heal my mother."

" We shall find out." Lancelot states.

As the two men heads back, Ruth pulls Snow White close and she says to her," I want you to have it. That last sip of water... I want you to drink it."

Snow White however, refuses," No. No, I couldn't."

Ruth tries to coax Snow White," That water can lift your curse, allow you and my son to have a child."

" But you'll die. I won't let you give your life for this." Snow White says but Ruth insists," That's what parents do. They put their children first. Someday you will understand."

Snow White sadly shakes her head, disagreeing with Ruth," No. Maybe it's for the best. I was raised without a mother. I wouldn't even know how to be one. This water was meant for you."

At that moment, Prince Charming rushes back, calling to Ruth happily," Mother. Mother. Our prayers are answered. There is magic in this lake yet. Here. Drink."

Ruth turns to Snow White, smiling at her comfortingly and she assures her," Have faith, Snow. We'll find another way."

The Enchanted Forest, Present, Royal Castle

Inside the Royal Castle, Zatanna looks at her old quarters as Milo asks," Is this where you used to stay in?"

Zatanna nods and she explains to him," That's right. My father used to work as an ally to Prince Charming and the two of us live in the castle. This is where I sleep in."

Zatanna then picks up a book and she gave it to Milo before taking a deck of cards on her table.

Milo then says," I remembered Kida sharing to me about a conversation she had with the current ruler of Atlantis where your father was saved by a powerful being, possibly more powerful than The Dark One."

" Indeed. He saved my father when he was just a boy." Zatanna says," I do wish I have a chance to meet him."

" That being is Superman am I right?" Milo asks," I know him as a comic book character I read about during my youth but I never expected him to be some kind of legend in this world."

Zatanna nods," My father hasn't seen him ever since which is too bad, we could use him in a time like this."

Ballroom

Kanna and Princess Aurora explores the empty ballroom and Princess Aurora asks Kanna," Have you ever went to a ball before?"

Kanna nods," Yes. I attended a ball alongside Cinderlla where I solved a mystery of a murder case that took place in the castle. Turns out she was the murderer."

" That's terrible." Princess Aurora remarks and Kanna assures her," Don't worry. I soon found the Prince's true love and the pair were reunited in the end. Then after I left the kingdom, it was there I heard about the Evil Queen Regina."

Princess Aurora then asks," So when did you meet Milo?"

" I met him at a local tavern where he was also investigating The Evil Queen's mission for the Curse. The curse came and the two of us were somehow not sent to the world Snow White and the others are." Kanna explained.

Princess Aurora then asks," So do you think all these people will come back?"

" To be honest, I wasn't sure. Many things in this part of the Forest is pretty foreign to me." Kanna admits.

Princess Aurora also adds," I know how you feel. I was put in a Sleeping Curse and I slept through everything that has happened until Phillip woke me up."

" That's horrible." Kanna remarks as Princess Aurora nods," But luckily, based off what Mulan told me, Maleficient was one of the many taken from the Dark Curse."

Emma's Nursery

Emma and Mary Margaret looks around the nursery and Emma gasps out as she finds the place familiar," Oh, my God. I recognize this from Henry's book."

Mary Margaret stares at the nursery and she gasps out as feelings of nostalgia overwhelms her," I never thought I'd see this place again. This room. It was your nursery."

" I lived here?" Emma asks only for Mary Margaret sadly replies," You never even got to spend a night."

Mary Margaret pauses before she continues," This is the life I wanted you to have. I was going to teach you how to walk in here, how to talk, how to dress for your first ball. You never got to do any of it. We never got to be a family."

Emma then states," We have a family... in Storybrooke and right now they need us to get back there. So... how do we get this to work?"

The Enchanted Forest, Past, Lake Nostos

Prince Charming fed the water to Ruth but to his shock, Ruth doesn't look like she is getting better.

Questioning what is going on, Prince Charming exclaims out," Why isn't it working?"

" Wounds take time to heal." Lancelot says but Prince Charming shakes his head," No. No. I used this magic before. It worked instantly. There wasn't enough water. We need more."

" Son... stop." Ruth gasps weakly at her son," There's no m-more magic here, and I don't want to spend my last moments this way."

Prince Charming sadly looks down and he sobs," This is all my fault. I am so sorry."

" F... for what? For being happy? For finding your true love? For your happiness, I would gladly give my life." Ruth smiles sadly as she says," My only regret is that I won't live to see you marry Snow."

" Shh." Prince Charming comforts his mother as

Snow White says to Ruth with determination," Yes, you will."

Snow White turns to Lancelot and she asks him," Lancelot, does a disgraced member of the round table still have the power to perform a wedding?"

Lancelot nods," It would be my honor."

" In my kingdom, there is legend of a cup that has the power to grant eternal life. And so may the love between you always be strong, true, and eternal.

(Ruth watches on as Snow and Charming marry. They kiss and afterwards Ruth dies.)

Prince Charming: Good-bye, mother.

The Enchanted Forest, Present, Royal Castle

Emma stares at the Wardrobe and she asks her mother," Where's the "on" switch?"

Mary Margaret explains," It's more complicated than that. We'll have to get it back to the island. Hopefully, someone there has access to enough magic to make it work again."

" What about Zatanna?" Emma asks but Mary Margaret says," She might work but we can't do it here. Especially with Orcs around."

" How are we gonna carry this thing?" Emma asks only to hear a voice answering her question," With the help of an old friend." Emma and Mary Margaret turns, seeing Lancelot enters the room.

Surprised at Lancelot's unexpected appearance, Mary Margaret questions," Lancelot. What are you doing here?"

" We heard about the ogre attack, and I had to make sure you were alright" Lancelot says.

" Oh." Mary Margaret then asks Lancelot, " Where are Mulan, Kanna, Milo, Zatanna and Aurora?"

" I sent them to find food. Tonight we'll make camp, and in the morning, we'll head back." Lancelot answers.

Lancelot sees the wardrobe and he asks Mary Margaret," So... this is it... the portal you were after."

" The same one Emma went through. It's how she escaped the curse." Mary Margaret explains, causing Lancelot to remark out, " Remarkable."

Mary Margaret then explains further," Geppetto carved it from an enchanted tree, but... there's no magic left."

Lancelot thinks as he says," A portal this powerful... there must be another way to recharge it."

Mary Margaret stares at Lancelot suspiciously and she questions him," Why are you so interested in the wardrobe?"

Lancelot tries to answer," Well, I just want you to get home to your husband and son. Henry. They must miss you."

Upon hearing Lancelot mentioning the name "Henry", Mary Margaret draws her sword, warning Emma," Stay away from him, Emma. He is not who he says he is."

" What are you talking about? Who the hell is he?" Emma asks and Mary Margaret explains how she know that it's not Lancelot," There is only one person you told Henry's name."

Realization dawns on Emma and she whispers out," Cora."

" Clever girl." A familiar feminine voice comes out of Lancelot's mouth before he morphs into Cora.

Mary Margaret then questions Cora," Where's Lancelot?"

Only for Cora to casually answer," He's dead. I killed him a long time ago."

" And you've been posing as him ever since." Mary Margaret says and Cora simply shrugs," Well, they'd never listen to me. And besides, every kingdom needs a hero, don't you think?"

Mary Margaret tries to attack but Cora pushes her against the wall with magic, causing her to scream out in agony," Aah! Oh!"

Cora stands over Mary Margaret, thanking her," Thank you, Snow. I've been looking for a way over for so long."

Emma tries to attack Cora but the witch simply uses her magic, causing Emma to freeze in place. Ignoring Emma, Cora addresses Mary Margaret," I never thought the person to help me find it... would be you."

Mary Margaret questions Cora," Why? Why are you doing this?"

Cora simply answers," I want to see my daughter. It's been too long. And you know, I would love to meet my grandson Henry."

" No, you won't!"

Cora turns, seeing Emma using gunpower she kept to create a fire before throwing it at the wardrobe, causing it to catch fire.

" NO!!!" Cora screams out in protest.

At that moment, Cora heard a voice shouting at her," Stay away from them!"

Cora turns as Zatanna fires a blast of magic at her, sending her crashing into the wall.

" Zatanna!" Mary Margaret calls out as she sees Zatanna and Milo entering the room.

Milo stays at the door as he calls out to the other three women," Aurora! Kanna! Mulan!"

Cora stands up as she faces Zatanna who stands protectively in front of Emma and Mary Margaret before remarking out," So you are Zatanna Zatara, the daughter of The Great Magician Zatara. You're older than I have heard."

" And you are Cora Mills. I've heard a lot about you." Zatanna says.

" I must admit I have always wanted to meet your father. Too bad he's dead. But I guess killing you would be the next best thing." Cora sneers.

Cora fires a blast of magic only for Zatanna to swing her hand out, parrying the magic.

Zatanna fires a blast of lightning at Cora, forcing Cora to block the attack with a magical barrier.

At that moment, Princess Aurora, Kanna and Mulan enters the room, backing up Milo as the four alongside Emma and Mary Margaret circles Cora.

Cora looks at them before saying to the group," This isn't over. I will be back someday to settle the scores."

Cora then disappears, leaving everyone alone in the room.

Emma goes to Mary Margaret and she asks her in concern," You okay?"

Mary Margaret nods and she says to Emma," You saved me."

" Yeah, well... where is she?" Emma asks as Zatanna answers," I can't sense her presence anywhere. She's gone."

" So's our ride home." Emma states as the group looks at the burning wardrobe.

The Enchanted Forest, Past

Prince Charming burns a candle to honour his dead mother as Snow White stands comfortingly over him, apologizing to him," I'm so sorry. She was all the family you had left."

Prince Charming however, shakes his head," No. I still have you. I love you, Snow. And together, we can start a new family. Here."

He brings out the amulet, giving it to Snow White as he says," This belonged to her. She would've wanted you to have it. She said that it could tell you what your child would be."

He tries to put it Snow White's in hand but she resists," Please don't."

" It's just a superstition." Prince Charming says but Snow White tells him," There's something I need to tell you."

Prince Charming stares at Snow White and he asks her," What is it? What's wrong?"

" Wh..." Before Snow White can say anything, she notices the amulet starting to swing from east to west, surprising her as she gasps out,"...We're going to have a child."

" What?" Prince Charming ask and Snow White repeats," We're going to have a child."

Prince Charming asks her," Is there something I need to know?"

Snow White smiles and she happily says to him," I mean someday."

Prince Charming questioned," Well, of course we are. What's it say it's gonna be? It's gonna be a boy, right? I can never remember which direction means what."

" It's a surprise." Snow White simply says.

Feeling motivated, Prince Charming declares out," I'll send the signal for the army to regroup. We are gonna take back the kingdom, Snow, and we are going to do it as a family."

As Prince Charming goes off to do his work, Snow White asks Lancelot," This is because of you, isn't it? Ruth only pretended to drink the water. She had you put it in the wedding chalice so I would drink it. That's how King George's curse was broken, wasn't it?"

Lancelot however simply denies," I have no idea what you're talking about."

" So... what's your child gonna be?" Lancelot asks and Snow White happily answers," A girl."

The Enchanted Forest, Present, Royal Castle.

Mary Margaret soon briefs the group about Lancelot's death," Lancelot was one of the most noble knights I ever knew."

Mulan looks down, appalled and she blames herself for not noticing," How could I be so blind? How could I not see that it was Cora?"

" Well, to be fair, the whole shape-shifting thing threw me, too." Emma says.

Milo then adds," So how are we going to deal with this?"

Mulan agrees," Milo's right. What are we going to tell the people on the island?"

Mary Margaret then answers, her voice filled with determination," The truth... that Lancelot was cut down by a terrible villain. He died an honorable death."

Mulan then states," Cora's still out there. We need to find her. We need to defend what's left of the kingdom."

" Who's going to lead us? You?" Princess Aurora asks Mulan only for her to shake her head," No. Her."

Mary Margaret thanks Mulan," I'm honored, but Emma, Zatanna and I still have to find a way back to Storybrooke."

" We'll help you. We'll find a way, won't we? Mulan asks Princess Aurora and the Princess nods," Yes. Perhaps it'll help me channel my anger."

" I will help you too." Kanna adds and Milo says," Don't forget about me."

" Come." Mulan beckons and the group follows.

Zatanna places a hand onto Emma's shoulder, giving her a nod which prompts Emma to approach Mary Margaret, apologizing to her," I'm, uh... sorry I torched our ride home. I couldn't let her get to Henry. I just..."

Mary Margaret understandingly doesn't blame Emma," You had to put Henry first."

Emma says to Mary Margaret," I was angry for so long... wondering how you could choose to let me grow up without you. But then just seeing all this... You gave up everything for me and you're still doing that. Sorry. I'm not good at this. I... I guess I just... I'm not... I'm not used to someone putting me first."

Mary Margaret hugs Emma and she smiles," Well, get used to it."

With that, Mary Margaret and Emma leaves the nursery.

As everyone is gone, at that moment, Cora reappears.

She then bends down, putting some of the ashes of the wardrobe into a small bottle

Storybrooke, Present, School Bus Stop

Jefferson sat waiting for Grace at the bus stop.

At that moment, Jefferson saw Paige getting off the bus and he calls out to her," Grace!"

Grace turns and upon seeing Jefferson, she smiles and exclaims out," Papa!"

Grace rushes in and she embraces Jefferson, the pair shedding tears of joy as Grace says to him," You found me. I knew you would."

Across the street, Henry smiles as he watches the father daughter reunion from a far before David approaches him.

" I've been thinking, if you're gonna start helping me, we gotta make sure we do this right. So I picked these up on my way home." David says as he held up a bunch of wooden swords.

Henry stares at the swords and he exclaims out," Seriously?"

David nods," Yeah, you're the grandson of a prince. I think it's about time you learned how to use a sword. Henry, I can't get 'em back without you. So? What do you say? You with me?"

Henry then asks David excitingly," Can you teach me how to fight a dragon? We'll work our way up to it."

David points his sword and he challenges him," My liege. En garde. Hey. Come over here. Up top. Ah, you wanna fight on the same level."

" Yep!" Henry agrees and he swings his sword only for David to parry.

As David and Henry spars with Henry, unknown to them, Albert Spencer is in his car, spying on the two and staring at them angrily.