𝓞𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓤𝓹𝓸𝓷 𝓐 𝓣𝓲𝓶𝓮

3x18 Bleeding Through

SCENE: Storybrooke. Present day. Inside her house, Regina is putting on her earrings in front of a mirror when she hears the doorbell ring. She opens the door to find nothing but a basket filled with green apples.

Loki: (Suddenly, she and he is standing in Regina's dining room.) A gift. From oldest to youngest.

Regina: What are you two doing here?

Zelena: We saw your tree and we thought you could use something better. (Picks one of Regina's red apples from off the table.) Red apples are so sickly sweet, don't you think? People tend to like something... a little sharper.

Regina: And green apples are just... bitter. (Loki picks up one of Regina's decorations.). That's not yours.

Loki: Story of my life.

Regina: Why are you here?

Zelena: Oh, sisterly and brotherly concerns, sisterly and brotherly advice, you know. We wanted to make sure you were all right after our little showdown. (Walks over to Regina's living room.)

Regina: I'm fine. Are you?

Loki: Getting there. (Examines the room and takes a seat on Regina's sofa.) This is nice. So luxurious. You really don't appreciate what you have, do you?

Regina: Right. Because I got everything and you have nothing. If you want your superpower to be envy and hatred, go right ahead.

Zelena: "Envy" and "Hatred" are just other words for "ambition" and "devotion".

Regina: Well, that's just (Sighs.) not true.

Loki: You see, we strive for things. We work. You— (Scoffs.) —you cast a curse that was just a fancy form of running away. With every advantage, you still turn your back on every opportunity for happiness. You, Regina— you just don't take risks, you don't live your life! It's such a waste! (Stands up and begins admiring the mantle.) We can see why our mother was so disappointed in you.

Regina: Disappointed in me? She gave you two away.

Zelena: You have no idea what really happened. That's exactly what's going to hurt you.

Regina: (Laughs.) You didn't come here to give me "sisterly and brotherly advice". Why are you really here?

Loki: So perceptive. We're here, Regina because we wanted to make sure you weren't someplace else so we can take what we need. Or rather, the Dark One could. Do you feel it, sis? He's taking your heart. (Regina picks up a knife and throws it at Zelena and Loki; only for them to disappear in a green and black smoke.)

SCENE: Storybrooke. Present day. In the Merry Men's camp in the woods near the edge of town, Mr. Gold is standing in front of Robin Hood and the Merry Men, all with their weapons ready.

Robin Hood: Stop right there. You know this arrow never misses its mark.

Mr. Gold: If I could stand down, I would. Heed me. Give me the heart. (Roland enters, carrying firewood, catching the Dark One's attention.) And who is this?

Robin Hood: Roland! Go back!

Mr. Gold: Come here, little boy.

Robin Hood: Don't! Please!

Mr. Gold: I don't want to. I really don't. Come closer, little boy. (Mr. Gold magically forces the child forward.)

Roland: Daddy!

Mr. Gold: And stop. (Mr. Gold then uses magic to push the boy into the ground.)

Roland: Daddy! Help!