Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-11464223-20131118032545/@comment-4839682-20131120171129

Cursed by the Shadow? No, I wouldn't say that.

Malcolm wanted eternal youth, and to get such a thing, on Neverland, one must believe. However, he couldn't believe with Rumple there to remind me of his responsibilities. So, he sent the boy away. Then, further, he used the magic of the island to live forever. Really, imo, he's manipulating the island.