Alice's plan to overthrow the Queen of Hearts is thwarted by a dashing pirate with a hook. Years later, after the curse is broken, they reunite once again.
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I'll never forget the first time I went into that portal in Wonderland. The drop in my stomach as I free fell through a twisting vortex. I don't think I'll ever get used to that feeling, even now.
We eventually come through the other side of the portal. I nearly fall over from the intense rocking of the ship as it lands back into the water ungracefully. Thankfully, the ship doesn't capsize. I let go of the rope slowly, taking in my surroundings. It's hard to see, not just because it's dark, but also because we're pretty far out from the island. The island is quite big with one large mountain peeking out of the fog. It's beautiful but there's something ominous about it.
I walk over to the side of the ship, leaning against the edge. There's an uneasiness inside of me that I've never felt before. My life growing up was really great before meeting Cora. I knew who I wanted to be and what I wanted to be. I guess all kids think they have their life already figured out. But I never had the opportunity to explore what I really wanted. Never had the time to grow into who I really am. Feeling the responsibility of an entire world on my shoulders from the time I was a child. It feels awful to admit to myself, but I enjoyed the years I spent without my memories the most.
And that's not even mentioning the magic I possess once again. Having this part of me that I never even knew existed, returned to me. I don't know if I should feel happy or dread. And now I'm here. In Neverland to help my friends rescue Henry. I was useful to people because I was the best weapon they had against Cora. I'm not sure how to be anything else. I sigh in frustration at myself before I'm broken out of my thoughts at the sound of Emma's voice.
"And lost Henry! And Neal! And countless other people!" She shouts. I turn my head over my shoulder to see her talking with her parents.
"Emma, the minute I let go of the belief that things will get better is the moment I know they won't. We'll find Henry." Snow responds and David nods reassuringly. I wince. It can't be easy to try to be parents to a child you were separated from for twenty eight years.
"No, you won't." Gold appears behind me and I jump lightly, turning to face him. He's changed out of his usual attire for some sort of leather get up.
"Oh, well, that's a great use of our time, a wardrobe change." Hook says with a roll of my eyes and I chuckle under my breath.
"I'm going to get Henry." Gold tells us and my back straightens.
"You're not helping us?" I ask incredulously.
"We agreed to do this together." Regina chimes in, already agitated.
"Actually, we made no such agreement." He responds and I roll my eyes.
"Why are you doing this?" Emma asks, worry lacing her tone. Gold is the strongest ally we have after all and now he's leaving us to our own devices.
"Because I want to succeed." He replies with a sneer.
