Lady of the Lake/Transcript

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SCENE: The Enchanted Forest. Past. Red Riding Hood running in a forest. Prince Charming: King George's men are here on this ridge. Red: We have to move camp. They're coming for us. Prince Charming: No! We will not run! We said we were gonna take the kingdom back, and we can't do that with our tails between our legs. (Red gives him a look) No offense. Red: But matters have worsened. The King has a new general. Snow White: Who is he? Red: They call him the Leviathan. They say he attacks like a monster striking from the depths of the sea. You never see him coming, and you never survive. Prince Charming: We'll see about that. Snow White: How close is his army? (An arrow shoots into the camp's table) Prince Charming: I'd say pretty close. Snow White: We should split up. Divide them. Prince Charming: Exactly. Go! Go! Go. Snow White: Aren't you coming? Prince Charming: He's after me. Snow White: You'll have a better chance of escaping on your own. Prince Charming: Don't worry. Meet me in two days' time at the cabin. Snow White: The cabin? Where she is? Are you sure? Prince Charming: We're engaged. I think it's about time you met my mother. (Snow and Charming kiss) Go. Go. (Snow is running. She gets knocked to the ground by an unknown figure) Snow White: Ah! What kind of general hides behind a mask? Who are you really, Leviathan? Lancelot: "Leviathan"? That's what they're calling me? (Uncloak himself) Name's Lancelot. Snow White: Lancelot? Of the Round Table? Lancelot: Not anymore. (He captures Snow) SCENE: The Enchanted Forest. Present Day. The Safe Haven. Cora tends an unconscious Mary Margaret while Emma watches in the pit where they are being held. Emma: You sure she's gonna be okay? Cora: Don't worry. She'll be fine. Emma: What is this place? Where are we? Cora: It's a little island our captors like to think of as their haven. Emma: Haven? From what? Cora: The world's dangerous. What's left of it, anyway. Emma: Well, they can't keep us down here. We didn't do anything wrong. Cora: Neither did I. Emma: Then why are you here? Cora: I'm here because of something my daughter did. The curse that ravaged this land? She cast it. Emma: Regina? You're Regina's mother? Cora: Yes. But you've nothing to fear from me. The apple fell very far from the tree. You're from over there, aren't you? How'd you get back? Mary Margaret: Emma. No... Cora: Oh, Snow, you're awake. I'm so relieved. Mary Margaret: As bad as you think Regina is, this woman is worse. Cora: Oh, Snow. Sweet Snow, please believe me. Whatever she told you isn't true. I just want to help you. Emma: Let's hear her out. Mary Margaret: Emma. Emma: Okay. Right now, we're at the bottom of a hole with no other options. And Henry is back in Storybrooke with Regina. Cora: Who's Henry? Emma: My son. I kind of share him with Regina. It's complicated. Mary Margaret: Don't talk to her! Man: Enough! Our leader requests an audience. SCENE: Storybrooke. Present. David walks with Henry to the school bus. Henry: So what's on the agenda for Operation Scorpion? David: What's Operation Scorpion? Henry: The code name for our mission to find Emma and Snow. Do you prefer Viper? That was my second choice. David: Henry, we need to talk. Henry: Yeah, Scorpion's better. David: No, it's not that. It's... Henry: I'm not coming with you? But I-I thought we were gonna find Jefferson. David: I already did. Henry: What? Is he gonna help us? David: No. No, Henry, he's not. Henry: But why didn't you tell me you talked to him? David: Because I didn't want to disappoint you. I know you want to find your mom, but Jefferson can't help us. I need to find a way to restore the hat. Henry: So why can't I help you look? David: It'll require magic, Henry, and magic... Henry: Always comes with a price. I've read the book, you know? David: I'm sorry, but I just can't let you anywhere near this stuff. If you really want to help me, you'll go to school where I know you'll be safe. Okay? Henry: Okay. Henry goes towards the school bus and David leaves. Henry looks back and runs away. SCENE: The Enchanted Forest. Present Day. The Safe Haven. Emma and Mary Margaret walking through the camp. Mary Margaret: Why can't you just listen to me? Emma: Why couldn't you have trusted me? I was just trying to find a way to get us home. I could've handled her. Mary Margaret: Cora? Don't be so sure. I've lived here, Emma. I know this world and its dangers. Man: Wait here. Emma: Is that why you came through the portal? Because you thought I was helpless here? Mary Margaret: No. I came through to be with you. Lancelot? Lancelot: Snow? Mary Margaret: Oh! Oh! Lancelot: If I had known that you were the prisoners Mulan had brought back, I never would've locked you away. Please, forgive me. Mary Margaret: Of course. Emma: Lancelot? Really? Mary Margaret: He's an old friend. We can trust him. This is Emma. Aurora: Why is he embracing them? They were responsible for Phillip's death. Mulan: You're new here, Aurora. Phillip trusted Lancelot. So must we. Aurora: I want justice. Mulan: Tread carefully. It's dangerous to confuse vengeance with justice. Do you understand me? Do you understand me? Aurora: Yes. Mulan leaves. Aurora draws out a concealed dagger and looks back at Emma and Mary Margaret. SCENE: The Enchanted Forest. Present Day. The Safe Haven. Emma and Mary Margaret receive a comprehensive meal. Emma: What the hell is that? Lancelot: That is Chimera. An acquired taste, but all our hunting party could bring back. One part lion, one part serpent, one part goat. Emma: Like turducken? Mary Margaret: I don't understand. We were told this land didn't even exist anymore. How did you all escape the curse? Lancelot: It is a mystery. The curse struck, and when the smoke cleared, most of us had been torn from this land. But some of us here, in this particular region, were left behind. We don't know how and we don't know why. Finding this safe haven wasn't easy. It took some spilt blood. But, worry not, you're safe here. Mary Margaret: We can't stay. My husband's back there. Emma's son, my grandson. We have to get back to them. Can you help us find a portal? Lancelot: No, leaving is unwise. The Enchanted Forest is not as you remember it. The Ogres have returned. Emma: Ogres? Like, as in "Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum"? Mary Margaret: Those would be giants. Lancelot: Ogres are far worse. That's why we live here, on this island, where it's safe. Please, Snow, stay here. There are no more portals left. Mary Margaret: I might know of one. Emma: You do? Lancelot: Where? Mary Margaret: Cora's near. I don't feel comfortable voicing my plans. She's powerful. Lancelot: Not any more. The curse stripped her of her powers. But given her reputation, we've kept her locked up as a precaution. Mary Margaret: Nevertheless, I'm not taking chances. Just trust me, I may have a way. Let us go. Lancelot: I'll allow it. But on one condition. Take my bravest warrior with you. Allow Mulan to defend you. Emma: We can defend ourselves. Mary Margaret: Deal. Thank you, Lancelot. For always looking out for me. SCENE: The Enchanted Forest. Past. Royal Castle. Snow White: I don't care what you do to me. I will never tell you where he is! King George: I know. That's not why you're here. Would you bring our guest some water? Times have been good for you, haven't they? I can see a light in your eyes. Cherish that, because that light can die and be replaced by something else... pain. Snow White: The only thing you know of pain is how to inflict it. King George: That's where you're so very, very wrong. I've had my share of pain. I had a son that I loved die before his time. I tried to replace him with your "Charming," offered him the world, but he rejected me, humiliated me in front of my kingdom, all for the sake of true love. Snow White: Something about which you know nothing. King George: I know more than you think. Snow White: You... were in love? King George: Yes, and she loved me. We were happy, blissful, but then she became cursed. She drank a vile potion that made it impossible for us to conceive a child. Family is everything, my dear. Losing all hope of having one... there is no greater misery. Charming could've been that hope for me, but instead, he made my suffering worse. For that, death is too good for him. First, he must know pain... my pain. Snow White: No. Lancelot: You poisoned her? King George: I cursed her. She will never bear a child. SCENE: The Enchanted Forest. Present. The Safe Haven. Mulan: Choose wisely. We must be vigilant if we hope to survive the journey. Emma: Where's my gun? I want it back. Mulan: Is it magic? Emma: Depends on who's pulling the trigger. Mulan: Follow my lead, step where I step, do exactly as I say, and we might survive. Emma: Thanks for the pep talk, but I think we're okay. I just killed a dragon last week. Mulan: Have you ever seen an ogre? Emma: Pretty sure I've dated a few. Mulan: Legend has it that when they kill you, the last thing you see is yourself dying in the reflection in their eyes. Let's walk. It'll be dark soon. Mary Margaret: Don't let her rattle you. I won't let anything happen to us. Stick to the plan. Emma: What is the plan? You haven't told me anything. What's going on? Mary Margaret: The wardrobe. Emma: Wardrobe? The wardrobe? Like, the wardrobe that sent little baby me to Maine? Mary Margaret: Mm-hmm. Emma: You think it could get us back to Storybrooke? Mary Margaret: I don't know. First we have to see if it survived the curse, then we'll worry about making it work. Emma: Where is it? Mary Margaret: My place. You wanna see where you're from, Emma? That's right. We're going home. SCENE: Storybrooke. Present. Henry found Jefferson. Henry: Jefferson. Right? The mad hatter. I need your help. Jefferson: Look, I already told your grandfather... I can't do anything. Henry: I know, but there must be something we can do. Jefferson: I'm the wrong person to talk to, kid. Magic's not my thing. Try your mother. Maybe she's got something in that vault of hers she can help you with. Henry: Vault? Her vault is here? In Storybrooke? Jefferson: It's none of my business. Talk to her. Henry: What's that? Your daughter's looking for you, isn't she? Jefferson: What do you know about it? Henry: I've read your story. I know how the two of you were separated. Why are you here? She's at school. Jefferson: I gotta go home, kid. Henry: She probably wants to see you. Jefferson: Get out of my way. Get out of my way. Henry: Why aren't you going to find her? Jefferson: Because I left her! And she'll hate me. Henry: How do you know that? Jefferson: I was on my way, but fate reminded me I shouldn't. Henry: You should. I've been left, too. Anything's better than nothing. She'll spend her whole life wondering why you left her. Not knowing is the worst. Regina: Henry. I'm just packing up the office. I've been asked to leave. No, of course it can wait. I'd love to have lunch with you. Granny's, ten minutes. SCENE: The Enchanted Forest. Present. The Safe Haven. Mulan: This will do. We'll make camp here for the night. We just need to find water, collect some firewood. Emma: Uh, if we're hiding from ogres, shouldn't we maybe, I don't know, not start a fire? Mary Margaret: Ogres are blind. They hunt by sound alone. Emma: Right. Because that's something everyone would know about ogres. Mary Margaret: Look... I know you're out of your element... Emma: I'm fine. Mary Margaret: I know, but maybe you should just stay here while we get wood and water, guard the campsite. Emma: You mean the big, empty clearing? Mary Margaret: It's the safest place. We'll be right back. SCENE: The Enchanted Forest. Past. Snow White realizes that she is being pursued. She ambushes Lancelot. Snow White: Aah! Uhh! (knocks Lancelot of his horse) Ya! Lancelot: Wait! I've come to help. Snow White: After what you did to me? Lancelot: After what the King did to you. I still do have a small shred of honor left. Snow White: Do you really think I'm that naive? You're going to earn my trust so I can lead you straight... Lancelot: To the cabin where your prince is hiding his mother? Snow White: How did you know? Lancelot: Because George knows where it is. He sent men there to kill your man's mother. Snow White: Charming's at the cabin, too. Prince Charming: Mother, the place looks beautiful. Will you come inside? Ruth: I'm sorry if I want things to be perfect when I meet the girl... My son is going to marry. Prince Charming: Wait. Did you hear that? Go in. Bolt the door. Whatever happens, stay inside. Go. (speaking to George's men) What? That's it? Ah! Ruth: Son? Prince Charming: Mother! Mother! I told you to stay inside. Ruth: I know, but I heard you. I thought you were hurt. I'm sorry. Prince Charming: No. You're gonna be okay. Okay? Everything's gonna be okay. Snow White: I'm so sorry. We came as quickly as we could. Ruth: Is this... Snow? SCENE: The Enchanted Forest. Present. At their camp, Mary Margaret is making a fire, when Aurora appears with a knife and tries to kill her. She flips Aurora over and the two start to fight. Aurora: Don't move. Phillip's gone because of you. Mary Margaret: You listen to me, princess! You think I don't know what it's like to be separated from the people that I love? What happened to Phillip was not our fault. So I suggest you find another way to channel your anger. Mulan: Don't talk to her like that. Mary Margaret: She tried to kill me. Mulan: I will deal with her. (Gunshot) Mary Margaret: Emma, what are you doing? Emma: Protecting you. Drop the weapon! Mary Margaret: Do you have any idea what you've just done? Emma: Ogres? Mary Margaret: RUUUNNN !!! Mulan: Aurora. This way. Come on! Mary Margaret: Split up! Mulan: Come on! Mary Margaret: Over there. (Emma trips over a log branch. The ogre approaches her, she tries to shoot it but crushes her gun) Emma: Seriously? (Whistle) Mary Margaret: Back away from my daughter! (Kills the ogre) You have to shoot them in the eye. Emma: When was the last time you shot an arrow? Mary Margaret: 28 years ago. Guess it's like riding a bike. Emma: Yeah, but how did you know you could hit that? Mary Margaret: I didn't. Mary Margaret: Next time, listen to me. That kind of thing isn't gonna work here. Emma: Yeah. Margaret: We should get going. SCENE: The Enchanted Forest. Past. Prince Charming and Lancelot are talking about the arrow. Lancelot: It's poisoned. Prince Charming: Can we find an antidote? Snow White: Or the fairies. They can help us. Lancelot: No. I'm afraid this is gonna take something stronger than fairy dust. Prince Charming: Lake Nostos... I've been there before. Its waters have powerful magical properties. I've seen them turn a man from solid gold back into flesh. It isn't far. A day's journey at most. Lancelot: I'll prepare a wagon. Prince Charming: Must be a curious tale. Lancelot: What? Prince Charming: Well, how a knight of the round table ended up a sword for hire. Lancelot: You mean how did I fall from grace? The same way you ended up running from King George. A woman. Prince Charming: We're gonna scout ahead. We won't be long. Ruth: Thank you. Snow White: Oh. It's the least I can do. Are you comfortable? Ruth: No. For giving my son something to believe in. All he's ever dreamt of was having a wife and a son. Fret not. It could be a daughter. But trust me, all that matters is that it's healthy. Let me show you something. My mother gave this to me when I was pregnant. She said it was spelled by a gypsy to predict the sex of your firstborn even before you are with child. Snow White: And it works? Ruth: It did with my boys. If it swings North to South, it's a boy. East to West, it's a girl. Snow White: Mm. Ruth: Shall we? Just between us? Snow White: Oh, I don't think that's a good idea. Ruth: Indulge an old woman. It'll help take my mind off the... well, you know. Here. (The amulet doesn't spin. Snow looks devastated.) Ruth: Don't worry. It's just... a silly superstition. What's wrong, child? You can tell me anything, Snow. Snow White: It's the King. When he captured me, he cursed me, so... so that I can never have children. Ruth: Worry not. If the water from Lake Nostos can heal me, it should be able to do the same for you. Snow White: Do you really think so? Ruth: You are going to be a wonderful mother. SCENE: The Enchanted Forest. Present. They approach the castle. Mary Margaret: We're getting close. Mulan: Aurora, you've gotta keep up. Aurora: Sorry, but I'm not exactly dressed for the woods. It's cold out here. Mulan: Then maybe you should've listened to me and stayed back. Emma: Here. Aurora: But I tried to kill your friend. Emma: Actually, she's my mom and I have a feeling she can take care of herself. And I get it. You're not the only one who's been screwing up lately. Aurora: What kind of corset is this? Mulan: Up here! Emma: Is that it? Mary Margaret: Yeah. That's our home. SCENE: The Enchanted Forest. Past. Lake Nostos. Prince Charming, Ruth, Snow White and Lancelot discover that the lake is bone dry. Prince Charming: Whoa. Snow White: Where's the lake? Prince Charming: You're looking at it. It's gone. SCENE: Storybrooke. Present. Henry breaks into Regina's vault. There are many shelves that contain hearts, which thump loudly as he passes by them. He stumbles onto a box, but upon opening it, Agrabahn Viper spring out in attack. He is saved when David arrives in time to close the box. David: Maybe we should've gone with Operation Viper. You all right? Henry: Yeah. How'd you know I was down here? David: Your mom said you asked her to lunch, and when you stood her up, she checked her office, saw her keys missing, figured out the rest. She would've come herself, but she didn't think you'd go with her. David: Henry, what were you thinking? Henry: I just want them back. It wasn't supposed to be this way. I should be over there with them, riding horses, learning how to sword fight. David: I know. I know. It's okay, because we are gonna do this together. Come on now. You gotta get to school... and I gotta make sure no one else finds this place. SCENE: The Enchanted Forest. Past. At the lake, Lancelot searches the lake bed trying to find any water that remained, but can only find a tiny bit in a seashell, only enough for a sip. Prince Charming: This is my fault. The siren who lived here... I killed her. That's why the lake is dry. Lancelot: You needn't worry. My mother raised me by a lake. There may yet be water. You just... need to know where to look. God in his mercy, lend her grace. Prince Charming: You found it? Lancelot: It's all that's left. Just enough for one sip. Prince Charming: Enough to heal my mother. Lancelot: We shall find out. Ruth: I want you to have it. That last sip of water... I want you to drink it. Snow White: No. No, I couldn't. Ruth: That water can lift your curse, allow you and my son to have a child. Snow White: But you'll die. I won't let you give your life for this. Ruth: That's what parents do. They put their children first. Someday you will understand Snow White: No. Maybe it's for the best. I was raised without a mother. I wouldn't even know how to be one. This water was meant for you. Prince Charming: Mother. Mother. Our prayers are answered. There is magic in this lake yet. Here. Drink. Ruth: Have faith, Snow. We'll find another way. SCENE: The Enchanted Forest. Present. Royal Castle. Emma and Mary Margaret enter Emma's nursery. Emma: Oh, my God. I recognize this from Henry's book. Mulan: Come. We'll stand watch at the gate. Mary Margaret: I never thought I'd see this place again. This room. It was your nursery. Emma: I lived here? Mary Margaret: You never even got to spend a night. (Pause) This is the life I wanted you to have. I was going to teach you how to walk in here, how to talk, how to dress for your first ball. You never got to do any of it. We never got to be a family. Emma: We have a family... in Storybrooke and right now they need us to get back there. So... how do we get this to work? SCENE: The Enchanted Forest. Past. Lake Nostos. Prince Charming is frustrated that Ruth is still dying. Prince Charming: Why isn't it working? Lancelot: Wounds take time to heal. Prince Charming: No. No. I used this magic before. It worked instantly. There wasn't enough water. We need more. Ruth: Son... stop. There's no m-more magic here, and I don't want to spend my last moments this way. Prince Charming: This is all my fault. I am so sorry. Ruth: F... for what? For being happy? For finding your true love? For your happiness, I would gladly give my life. My only regret is that I won't live to see you marry Snow. Prince Charming: Shh. Snow White: Yes, you will. Lancelot, does a disgraced member of the round table still have the power to perform a wedding? Lancelot: It would be my honor. In my kingdom, there is legend of a cup that has the power to grant eternal life. And so may the love between you always be strong, true, and eternal. (Ruth watches on as Snow and Charming marry. They kiss and afterwards Ruth dies.) Prince Charming: Good-bye, mother. SCENE: The Enchanted Forest. Present. Royal Castle. Emma: Where's the "on" switch? Mary Margaret: It's more complicated than that. We'll have to get it back to the island. Hopefully, someone there has access to enough magic to make it work again. Emma: How are we gonna carry this thing? Lancelot: With the help of an old friend. Mary Margaret: Lancelot. What are you doing here? Lancelot: We heard about the ogre attack, and I had to make sure you were alright Mary Margaret: Oh. Where are Mulan and Aurora? Lancelot: I sent them to find food. Tonight we'll make camp, and in the morning, we'll head back. So... this is it... the portal you were after. Mary Margaret: The same one Emma went through. It's how she escaped the curse. Lancelot: Remarkable. Mary Margaret: Geppetto carved it from an enchanted tree, but... there's no magic left. Lancelot: A portal this powerful... there must be another way to recharge it. Mary Margaret: Why are you so interested in the wardrobe? Lancelot: Well, I just want you to get home to your husband and son. Henry. They must miss you. (Snow White draws her sword) Mary Margaret: Stay away from him, Emma. He is not who he says he is. Emma: What are you talking about? Who the hell is he? Mary Margaret: There is only one person you told Henry's name. Emma: Cora. Cora: Clever girl. Mary Margaret: Where's Lancelot? Cora: He's dead. I killed him a long time ago. Mary Margaret: And you've been posing as him ever since. Cora: Well, they'd never listen to me. And besides, every kingdom needs a hero, don't you think? (Mary Margaret tries to attack but Cora pushes her against the wall with magic) Mary Margaret: Aah! Oh! Cora: Thank you, Snow. I've been looking for a way over for so long. (Emma tries to attack Cora but again Cora uses magic to stall her) I never thought the person to help me find it... would be you. Mary Margaret: Why? Why are you doing this? Cora: I want to see my daughter. It's been too long. And you know, I would love to meet my grandson Henry. Emma: No, you won't! (Emma creates a fire using gunpowder, torching the wardrobe) Cora: NO! Aurora: Mulan! Cora: We're not done. Mary Margaret: Oh! Emma: You okay? Mary Margaret: You saved me. Emma: Yeah, well... where is she? Mary Margaret: Gone. Emma: So's our ride home. SCENE: The Enchanted Forest. Past. Prince Charming is seen burning a candle in his mother's memory. Snow White: I'm so sorry. She was all the family you had left. Prince Charming: No. I still have you. I love you, Snow. And together, we can start a new family. Here. (Brings out amulet) This belonged to her. She would've wanted you to have it. She said that it could tell you what your child would be. (He tries to put it Snow White's in hand but she resists) Snow White: Please don't. Prince Charming: It's just a superstition. Snow White: There's something I need to tell you. Prince Charming: What is it? What's wrong? Snow White: Wh... (Pause) (The amulet starts swinging east to west) (surprised) we're going to have a child. Prince Charming: What? Snow White: We're going to have a child. Prince Charming: Is there something I need to know? Snow White: (elated) I mean someday. Prince Charming: Well, of course we are. What's it say it's gonna be? It's gonna be a boy, right? I can never remember which direction means what. Snow White: It's a surprise. Prince Charming: I'll send the signal for the army to regroup. We are gonna take back the kingdom, Snow, and we are going to do it as a family. Snow White: This is because of you, isn't it? Ruth only pretended to drink the water. She had you put it in the wedding chalice so I would drink it. That's how King George's curse was broken, wasn't it? Lancelot: I have no idea what you're talking about. So... what's your child gonna be? Snow White: A girl. SCENE: The Enchanted Forest. Present. Royal Castle. Mary Margaret: Lancelot was one of the most noble knights I ever knew. Mulan: How could I be so blind? How could I not see that it was Cora? Emma: Well, to be fair, the whole shape-shifting thing threw me, too. Mulan: What are we going to tell the people on the island? Mary Margaret: The truth... that Lancelot was cut down by a terrible villain. He died an honorable death. Mulan: Cora's still out there. We need to find her. We need to defend what's left of the kingdom. Aurora: Who's going to lead us? You? Mulan: No. Her. Mary Margaret: I'm honored, but Emma and I still have to find a way back to Storybrooke. Mulan: We'll help you. We'll find a way, won't we? Aurora: Yes. Perhaps it'll help me channel my anger. Mulan: Come. Emma: I'm, uh... sorry I torched our ride home. I couldn't let her get to Henry. I just... Mary Margaret: You had to put Henry first. Emma: I was angry for so long... wondering how you could choose to let me grow up without you. But then just seeing all this... You gave up everything for me and you're still doing that. Sorry. I'm not good at this. I... I guess I just... I'm not... I'm not used to someone putting me first. Mary Margaret: Oh. (They hug) Well, get used to it. (They leave the nursery. Cora reappears and puts some of the ashes of the wardrobe into a small bottle.) SCENE: Storybrooke. Present. Jefferson waits for Paige at the school bus stop. He calls to her, and they are both overjoyed to be reunited. They share a massive embrace. Jefferson: Grace. Grace: Papa! You found me. I knew you would. David: I've been thinking, if you're gonna start helping me, we gotta make sure we do this right. So I picked these up on my way home. Henry: Seriously? David: Yeah, you're the grandson of a prince. I think it's about time you learned how to use a sword. Henry, I can't get 'em back without you. So? What do you say? You with me? Henry: Can you teach me how to fight a dragon? We'll work our way up to it. David: My liege. En garde. Hey. Come over here. Up top. Ah, you wanna fight on the same level. Henry: Yep!