Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-26125643-20150404195634/@comment-25926288-20150406192756

Belle and Hook were trying to release the fairies and the Apprentice. Then, after getting the translation they planned to get the faires and then with their help get the Apprentice out of the hat. If Ap wasn't a threat, he'd let him out too. He might not be a threat in battle but he is definitely wise and knows a lot. He would know about the author and could easily help the heroes since he's the one to trap the author in the first place.

I think Ursula might have stood a chance...at defending herself. If she reached her potential and was actually knowledgeable, she could defeat or satemate Rumple for a good while. Zelena was on Rumple's level as well, just not as high, but unpredictable. And for the final time, Cora and Rumple didn't necessarily have a magical/ physical battle. It was a battle over the control of Regina.