Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-6252544-20130913170920/@comment-6175354-20131224043739

SenatorSilver wrote: But if Mulan isn't going to appear anymore, why did the excuse to put her in a bus was that she would be joining the Merry Men? It has been known for a while that Robin Hood will play a major part in the following episodes, which means the Merry Men will appear as well!

Seeing them without Mulan would be weird... She left Aurora to be with them! Yes.... Robin Hood will be playing a major role, during the second half. That does not mean, the rest of the Merry Men will too.

Robin Hood is Regina's soulmate, and love interest. His arc will be tied to that, in both the Enchanted Forest and Storybrooke. The rest of the Merry Men, including Mulan, are not necessary. Mulan's absence will be easily explained.... she and the Merry Men are having their own adventure, off-screne.

As of now, Aurora and Phillip will only be in 3.12. From what I understand, they will be the "welcoming committee".... so, it is nothing really major.