User:X-Men Are Cool/Once Upon a Time: Believe

"Once Upon a Time: Believe" is the series finale of ABC's Once Upon a Time. It was written by Colton M.. It is the one hundred and seventy-sixth of the series overall, and was released December 22, 2018.

Synopsis
When Baba Yaga opens a time-traveling portal, it sends Henry and Gideon flying back in time, to before the curse was cast. In the present, Baba Yaga collects her followers and begins her plan, as Regina, Emma, Snow, David, and our other, favorite heroes try to prevent her and live a happy beginning.

Recap
On Christmas Eve, at the Swan House, Emma Swan and Killian Jones prepare the house. It is mentioned they are having family over for dinner. Hook tells Emma it will be a good way to get their minds off of Hope's condition. At that moment, Mary Margaret Blanchard and David Nolan walk in. After them, comes Regina Mills, Zelena, and Chad. Hope comes down from her bedroom and says hi to everyone. Then, Henry Mills and Ella arrive, rounding out the dinner. However, as the ten begin to eat, Peter comes frantically into the house, revealing Gideon has been kidnapped by a woman named "Jane". Just then, Hope falls into another seizure.

Baba Yaga transports herself and Gideon into the Sorcerer's Mansion. There, Mother Superior and Adam are waiting. Baba Yaga reveals to Gideon that she needed each of them for a specific purpose, including Victoria, who reveals herself, being recruited by Baba Yaga just before Gideon, and regaining her magic. Baba Yaga reveals that she recruited Mother Superior at the beginning of the time, when Baba Yaga was entrapped in a magical pot by the other fairies for her dark tendencies, Mother Superior supported her and watched over the pot to make sure Baba Yaga would stay alive until Hope was ready to be trained. She needed Gideon to inherit Gold's shop to collect her box, otherwise the shop would've been shut down with no heir. She needed Adam to inspire others to start a cult to go back in time, while Victoria was needed to cast another curse to weaken the light magic in Storybrooke. Gideon refuses to join them and tries to leave, though Baba Yaga prevents him from leaving.

At the Swan House, the group splits up. Emma, Ella, David, Zelena, and Chad stay with Hope to make sure she is okay, while Henry, Peter, Regina, Hook, and Snow go to save Gideon. At the Sorcerer's Mansion, Adam realizes the heroes are here, so he and Victoria go to fend them off. The heroes are dismayed to see Victoria working with Baba Yaga, and Hook tells her he won't let her see Brandon ever again. Henry and Peter sneak past them and find Baba Yaga and Mother Superior with Gideon. They manage to rescue him, though Baba Yaga calls Adam in and begins the time travel spell. With Baba Yaga's powerful magic, the portal opens on it's own without any ingredients. However, Henry fights him to prevent him from going back in time. However, in the fight, Gideon falls in by mistake, leading to Henry going with him. Peter tries to go too, though the portal closes before he can. Regina, Hook, and Snow come in, with Victoria defeated. However, Baba Yaga gives them Peter and sends them away, rescuing Victoria.

At the Swan House, Hope awakens and tells them that she saw Baba Yaga murdering Victoria, Mother Superior, and Adam and devestating the world. Regina, Hook, Snow, and Peter pop up and reveal that Gideon and Henry went through the portal and are now back in time. Regina also reveals that Mother Superior is on Baba Yaga's side.

In the Enchanted Forest, Henry and Gideon arrive through the portal. They soon realize that they have arrived a few months before Emma's birth and the casting of the Dark Curse. The two decide to seek out the Apprentice to get his help in returning home. However, on their way, they are ambushed by Maleficent, Cruella de Vil, and Ursula, wishing to stop Regina's curse. Henry and Gideon are forced to fight them when they refuse to answer why they are dressed modern. Maleficent forces them off, when Henry reveals that he knows she is pregnant.

At the Sorcerer's Mansion in present day, Mother Superior asks Baba Yaga why she wants Adam to go back and prevent the curse form being broken. Baba Yaga reveals that once time is rewritten, the heroes will be powerless and she will be able to destroy the realms much easier. Adam comes in and reveals that the time travel spell needs a basis, and now they need a new one due to Henry and Gideon taking the first portal. Baba Yaga decides that her magic along with Hope's should be able to start up the spell without anything.

At the Swan House, Hook is called by August Booth, who was watching Brandon. August reveals that Mother Superior and Victoria are there asking for Brandon. Hook tells him not to hand him over. He then leaves with Regina, Ella, and Zelena to save Brandon. However, Baba Yaga and Adam arrive, revealing that Brandon was just a distraction, and they really just wanted Hope. Emma, Snow, David, and Chad try to fend them off, but they take Hope, leaving everyone devestated. At August and Lily Page's house, Victoria takes Brandon and injures Lily, before leaving with Mother Superior. Hook and the others arrive and get Lily help for her injuries.

Henry and Gideon accidentally find themselves at the gate into Snow and Charming's kingdom. They turn back, until Snow and Charming stop them and ask them why Henry has some of Cruella's ink on his shirt. Henry tells them they were ambushed, and Charming wonders if they should go after them. Henry tells them that they escaped and are long gone, to prevent them from going after them, knowing that it could interfere with the timeline. Henry and Gideon leave, though Snow wonders why Henry looks so much like her grandfather.

Baba Yaga, Adam, Hope, Mother Superior, Victoria, and Brandon meet up at the Sorcerer's Mansion. Baba Yaga puts up a protection spell across the house, preventing anyone from getting in. Hope refuses to help them until Baba Yaga uses her magic to twist Hope's mind, turning her dark for good. Hope and Baba Yaga use their magic to create a second time travel spell, which Adam takes to go back and kill Emma.

In the past, Henry and Gideon arrive at the Apprentice's cottage, where they explain their situation. The Apprentice agrees to help, though he warns them that if there is anything interfering with the timeline at the same time as them, it could cause a rupture and send them somewhere else. Henry and Gideon agree to risk it. The Apprentice begins a spell, and Henry and Gideon jump in the portal. However, they see Adam as well, and are spit out in Boston 2011.

In the present, Hook, Zelena, Ella, Regina, Snow, David, Emma, and Chad regroup at the Swan House. They realize they have lost both Brandon and Hope and Henry and Gideon are gone. They decide to go all together to the Sorcerer's Mansion to stop Baba Yaga.

In Boston 2011, Henry and Gideon hide from Adam. However, they see Adam following a map and arriving at Emma's apartment building. Henry checks the time and realizes that Emma should still be at dinner at the moment. Henry and Gideon go to the restuarant where Emma is awaiting Ryan. Henry stops Ryan from entering the restuarant and knocks him out. Gideon poses as Ryan and sits down to eat with Emma.

In the present, Victoria calms Brandon, who begs to see Hook. Elsewhere, Baba Yaga explains to Hope that once history is rewritten, they will begin tearing apart all the realms. Then, once the realms have been destroyed, they will create new realms, with new histories and different people, with one central realm, which they will rule over. Hope asks about her dream of Victoria, Adam, and Mother Superior dying. Baba Yaga explains that with great power comes sacrifice. Mother Superior helps Victoria with Brandon. However, Hope enters and reveals that Baba Yaga is planning to kill them once they are done. Mother Superior refuses to believe it, though Victoria seems hesitant. Outside, the heroes order Baba Yaga to open the house.

In 2011, Emma, knowing Gideon isn't Ryan, plays dumb, believing Ryan paid Gideon to pose as him. However, throughout the dinner, Emma realizes Gideon doesn't even know Ryan and Gideon tells her she is in danger. Emma thanks him for paying for dinner and walks out. Gideon signals Henry and the two go after her. Emma finds Ryan's body downstairs and confronts Gideon and Henry. Ryan awakens, though Emma knocks him out again. She orders Gideon and Henry to tell her who they are. Henry tells her that a man wants to kill her and they want to help. Emma reluctantly allows them to. The three go to Emma's flat, where Adam is awaiting her. Henry tries to stop him, but Adam shoots Emma, before shooting himself. Henry calls 9-1-1 to get help, but Emma passes out.

In the present, Victoria reluctantly opens the barrier and helps the heroes. Baba Yaga calls her a traitor and tries to kill her, though Regina stops her. Mother Superior does not help Baba Yaga, while Emma tries to convince Hope to come back. However, just then, a wave comes over them and Baba Yaga takes Hope and teleports away. Everyone else is shocked as the mansion disappears, as do they.

In 2011, Henry and Gideon help Emma and the police out in getting her out, though a young Henry shows up. However, he sees them and discovers Emma is dying. In Storybrooke 2018, Baba Yaga and Hope are unaffected by the rewritten history, thanks to Baba Yaga's power. Baba Yaga poses as Hope's mother when they are found by Sheriff Graham. Baba Yaga tells him that she and her daughter got a flat tire and are stuck. Graham points them to a mechnical shop, which Baba Yaga thanks him for.

In 2011, Henry and Gideon watch as Emma dies, making them realize history is now fractured. Gideon asks Henry if there is anyone in 2011 that could help them return to 2018. Henry thinks he knows someone. They go to Storybrooke, where they pose as brothers with a flat tire, so Graham points them to a mechnical shop. Later that night, Henry and Gideon have stolen a car and drive through the town to find someone. They see Regina and Graham being reunited with Henry, though Emma is not there. Adult Henry and Gideon continue driving, until Henry stops them and reveals they are there. They are at the Convent.

In 2018, Baba Yaga takes Hope to Mr. Gold's shop. Gold is visibly upset. Baba Yaga talks with him and tells him that she knows he is upset because it has been thirty-five years since the casting of the curse, meaning Emma never came to the town. Gold asks her who she is and Baba Yaga reveals that she is here to begin the realms anew. Gold asks her why she is there, and Baba Yaga asks for her box. Gold gives it to her, though he calls Regina once she leaves.

In 2011, Henry and Gideon find Mother Superior. Gideon reveals he knows that she has her memories and has Baba Yaga. Mother Superior plays dumb until Henry reveals that the timeline has been messed up and the curse will not be broken, which means that Hope will never be born. Mother Superior reluctantly helps them. Henry reveals that Mother Superior can trick Baba Yaga into thinking Hope is born and beginning the time spell. Baba Yaga is awoken and, although suspicious, begins the time spell.

In 2018, Baba Yaga and Hope walk down the streets, seeing many familiar faces, including Ruby, Geppetto, Granny, Leroy, and Archie Hopper. However, Regina reveals herself and confronts them. Baba Yaga tries to claim she is just a visitor, though Regina tells her that Gold told her she is not cursed. Baba Yaga kills Regina in a panic and escapes with Hope.

In 2011, Henry and Gideon reveal themselves and Baba Yaga tries to fight them. However, Mother Superior fends her off, as Henry and Gideon jump in the portal. Baba Yaga kills Mother Superior and rampages Storybrooke. In 2018, at the Mills House, a teenage Henry is in disbelief when Graham tells him Regina has died. Adult Henry and Gideon arrive in 2018 and decide to seek out Baba Yaga and Hope. They find them where the Sorcerer's Mansion should be and begin a fight. Gideon takes on Baba Yaga, while Henry tries Hope. Henry reminds Hope of all that Baba Yaga has done. Hope finally snaps out of Baba Yaga's control and joins Henry. Baba Yaga escapes. Henry realizes that they have no way of bringing back Emma from 2018. Hope realizes she could create another spell if she has a basis.

Henry, Gideon, and Hope arrive at Mr. Gold's shop, where Gold refuses to help them. However, Henry reveals he can bring back Belle. Gold begins listening, so Gideon goes to free her. At the Mental Asylum, Gideon breaks in and saves Belle. The two make it back to Gold's shop, where Gold reunites with her. Belle has no memories until Gold kisses her, bringing back her memories. Belle reunites with him, as Gold gives the heroes a powerful locket. Hope takes it and begins a time travel spell outside. However, Baba Yaga confronts them and fights them. However, the heroes manage to escape. In 2011, Henry stops Adam before he can kill Emma. Henry, Gideon, Hope, and Adam leave, though they watch as past Henry, Gideon, and Emma arrive home and find Adam gone. Henry and Gideon are shocked, though young Henry finds Emma. Another wave happens, as both Henrys, both Gideons, Adam, and Hope disappear.

In 2018, the timeline has happened as it was supposed to, though Baba Yaga realizes Adam failed to kill Emma. Emma convinces Hope to turn against Baba Yaga. However, Baba Yaga begins her plot without Hope, severely depleting her idea. Hope uses her power to stop Baba Yaga and bounds her to the walls of the mansion. Regina realizes the only way to stop Baba Yaga is to kill her. Victoria does the honor to prevent Hope from turning dark again by killing her. The heroes rejoice as Baba Yaga is stopped, though they realize Henry and Gideon are still gone.

In the Enchanted Forest of the past, Henry and Gideon are helped by the Apprentice, and arrive in Storybrooke. They find Emma, Hook, David, Snow, Hope, Victoria, Zelena, Chad, Regina, Peter, August, Lily, Maleficent, and Zorro at the Swan House and reunite. Everyone is shocked to see them, and Henry and Gideon reunite with Ella and Peter. Everyone is silent during the reunion, which Henry questions, as it has only been a few hours. However, Ella takes Henry to talk to him. Ella reveals that it is 2020, two years after they left. Henry is shocked and apologizes for being gone so long. Ella is overjoyed to see him still. Gideon also learns this from Peter, who is also happy to see him. Ella takes Henry to another room, where he sees an adult Lucy, who returned a year ago. Henry reunites with her, as Ella begins to tear up.

Everyone reunites downstairs, where Regina makes a meal from magic. Everyone sits down and begins eating, as everyone looks happy together. Regina makes a toast, to family, as everyone agrees.

Starring

 * Lana Parrilla as Regina Mills
 * Colin O'Donoghue as Killian Jones/Hook (Wish Realm)
 * Andrew J. West as Henry Mills
 * Jennifer Morrison as Emma Swan
 * Dania Ramirez as Cinderella
 * Giles Matthey as Gideon
 * Odette Annable as Victoria
 * Kyla Kennedy as Hope Jones
 * Josh Segarra as Adam
 * Sonya Walger as Baba Yaga/Jane
 * Ginnifer Goodwin as Snow White/Mary Margaret Blanchard
 * Josh Dallas as Prince Charming/David Nolan
 * Jared S. Gilmore as Henry Mills
 * Robert Carlyle as Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold
 * Eion Bailey as August Booth
 * Jamie Dornan as Huntsman/Graham Humbert
 * Raphael Sbarge as Archie Hopper
 * Emilie de Ravin as Belle
 * Meghan Ory as Red Riding Hood/Ruby
 * Rebecca Mader as Zelena
 * Agnes Bruckner as Lily Page

Guest Starring

 * Chris Wood as Peter