Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-24589671-20140226201049/@comment-6175354-20140227182601

Prince of Rascia wrote: But I hope it won't be the case. I really wouldn't like to see Rumple killing his own son, that would be just too much for my taste, even though it is not something he does willingly. Both of them have suffered big deal and ending their story that way...just no. I did not say, that it would not be horrible.

It is an awful way for Neal to die, but still very probable. It could be used to reming the audience, just how dangerous the Dark One's powers are. The Wicked Witch, being a master manipulator, can then say, "I avenged my sister!" After all, Rumplestiltskin did help turn Regina into a monster.... all because he selfishly, wanted to be reunited with his son.