The Evil Prince

𝕋ℍ𝔼 ℂℝ𝕀ℂ𝕂𝔼𝕋 𝔾𝔸𝕄𝔼 ℙ𝔸ℝ𝕋 𝟛

STORYBROOKE. It was late at Doctor Hopper's office as Regina steps inside to speak with the cricket. Archie opened the door to the former evil mayor, he gave her a small smile.

"Regina," Archie says.

Regina looks at him, "I know it's late, but I was hoping we can talk." She says.

Archie nods, "Sure. Come in." He says.

Near the man was his dog, Pongo, who was starting to bark at Regina. This action was deemed out of character, since Pongo only seemed to bark at total strangers.

"Hush, Pongo. You know Regina." Archie says.

Regina steps inside as the man heads over to his filing cabinet to place some files inside that he was going over before the woman arrived.

"I know how hard it is. Real change can often be a- a struggle." Archie says.

Regina smirks a little, "I couldn't agree more." She says.

Archie turns around.

"Regina, is there something-," Archie was cut off.

Regina strangles him.

Pongo starts barking and is stunned with magic. She then chokes the life out of Dr. Hopper with magic. Regina walks out of his office and proceeds to head home. In the alleyway, purple smoke appears and Regina is revealed to actually be Cora in disguise.

{ONCE}

STORYBROOKE. Inside Granny's diner in the morning was Emma and Henry. They had just finished enjoying their breakfast before Henry had to go to school.

"So, what was it like- over there?" Henry asks.

Emma smiles a little, "Well, let's see. There were, ogres, the dead rising, people trying to kill me. And- And more ogres?" Emma says.

Henry grins from ear to ear, "Awesome."

"Kid, we gotta work on your sense of awesome. Come on," Emma gestures to the door, "It's time for school. I'll walk you to the school bus."

"It's okay. I can go on my own." Henry tells her.

Emma nods, "I know that you can, that doesn't mean that you should." She says.

"David let me," Henry protested.

Emma tilts her head, "Well, I'm not David." She says.

Henry then tried another approach, "You used to let me." He says.

"Well, I am not me. I'm walking you, because that's what mothers do, and I'm doing it." She tells her son.

The pair head to the exit of the diner, but as they made their way down towards the sidewalk when a rattled Pongo runs up to Henry.

"Hey, Pongo." Henry says.

Pongo continues to bark.

"It's okay," Henry tells the dog.

Emma looks around, "Where's Archie?" He asks.

Ruby then comes rushing out of the diner towards Pongo.

"Emma!" Ruby says, "Something is wrong."

Emma turns to Ruby, "How do you know?" She then shakes her head, "Never mind. The wolf thing."

Ruby knelt down to pet Pongo, who was still shaken.

Emma turns to her son, "You know what? Eleven is old enough to walk to the bus stop. I'll pick you up later." She says.