For Katniss

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They unhook Katniss from the ceiling. They put her on the bed and they all just watch.

"It looks like she's just sleeping," says Emma.

They can't take her eyes off of her. Elsa breaks the silence.

"How are we going to defeat Regina now?" she asks.

Emma thinks hard. She keeps staring at Katniss. Thinking. Staring. Thinking...

"I got it," says Emma softly. "I know how to defeat Regina, but we still need Katniss."

"She's dead," says Thomas who hadn't said anything the whole time. "How is she supposed to help if she's dead. She's dead! I saw her step off the chair as I walked in. I watched her die! I was to scared to help her. It's my fault!" yells Thomas.

"No it's not," Says Emma going toward Thomas. "And we are going to get her back. You are not responsible for the actions of others so don't blame this on yourself. We are going to fix this."

"We can't," Says Thomas.

"I know how. We have to go into town. Trust me."

Thomas stares at Emma's eyes. Emma waves Thomas toward the door and Thomas goes. They all follow Thomas to go outside the room when somebody knocks on the door.

"It's probably the police," Says Tris.

"I'm the sheriff here," Says Emma.

They all turn to Emma to stare at her. Emma is getting her things and looks up to see everyone looking at her.

"Woah, what's wrong? See a ghost?" she says.

"How can you be sheriff?" exclaims Tris, "From what I recall Regina hates you to her grave. I don't think she would ever give you a job in her town."

"Well you see, there was this election between me and Sydney-"

"Sydney?" asks Thomas.

"Yea," says Emma, "from the Storybrooke Daily Mirror. Anyways, Regina appointed him-"

"Daily Mirror?" asks Cia.

"You know, never mind," waves Emma, "Wasn't there someone at the door?"

The door opens by whoever is in the other side.

"Mr. Gold," says Emma. "We were just on your way to your place."

"I see," he says, "And I know exactly why."

"Can you do it?" asks Emma.

Mr. Gold stares at Emma and she grows inpatient and interrupts.

"Look I know Regina is very fond of you and you are to her too, but do you really want this. Do you want to live this life and let her take it all?"

"Of course not Ms. Swan. And I also want you to know that me and Regina are no longer doing business. She broke a deal with me. And no one gets a benefit by breaking my deals. That's why I'm here for."

"So can you do it."

"I can't," says Mr. Gold. A small smile curls on his lips. Emma looks disappointed.

"But Rumplestiltskin can," Says Mr. Gold.

"Rumplestiltskin?" asks Cia.

"Yes," Says Emma. "Of course, but how are we supposed to meet him if you're here?" asks Emma.

"I have my ways," responds Mr. Gold. "Do we have a deal?"

Emma looks back at the others and speaks.

"Guys listen to me. This is the only way to bring back Katniss. If we don't do this we won't defeat Regina."

"Do you really trust him?" asks Thomas.

Emma turns around Mr. Gold and Mr. Gold just nods.

"Not really," says Emma,"but he never breaks his deals."

"If it's for Katniss," says Elsa,"I'm in."

"Me too," Says Tris.

"Sure," Says Cia.

"Thomas what about you?" asks Emma.

Thomas doesn't speak.

"Time is ticking," Says Mr. Gold.

"What will he do?" asks Thomas.

"I don't know, but just do it for Katniss. And her family." days Emma.

"Couldn't he bring back my friends." asks Thomas.

"Only special souls like the saviors can be brought back," Says Mr. Gold. "But only once. So be careful. This is your only chance."

Thomas thinks it through over and over again.

"Fine," Says Thomas, "For Katniss."

Emma turns toward Mr. Gold.

"What's your price?" ask Emma.

Mr. Gold leans toward Emma and whispers in her ear.

"Destroy Regina."

Emma looks at Mr. Gold.

"Deal."

Mr. Gold give a flick of his wrist and a purple cloud consume the room. Then they notice that they aren't just in purple smoke. They are inside a hat.

"This is a hat that jumps realms," Mr. Gold's voice can be heard booming around them, "but it can't go back in time, but I found a loop hole. I had some special magic in my shop that makes your memories go back in time. I put the potion with my memories and in the hat. But since this isn't an actual time travel spell, you can only stay a certain amount of time, so he quick!"

When the cloud clears, Mr. Gold is left alone in the room.

"Where are we?" Says Emma.

"This can't be." Says Elsa, " The Enchanted Forest."

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