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Infinite regress...  Much like who created the universe? God. Who Created God? Another God (or you have to do special pleading).

How about this. The first Dark One is the last Dark One that travelled back in time....  Before you all complain, keep in mind this show is all about MAGIC which trumps reality...  And we have seen time travel and magic works in the OUAT universe. Or as Doctor Who has explained:

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