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Template:FTLCharacter Sleepy is a character on ABC's Once Upon a Time. He débuts in the first episode of the first season. He is portrayed by guest star Faustino Di Bauda, and is the Enchanted Forest counterpart of Walter.
Sleepy is based on one of the Seven Dwarves from the fairytale, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves".
History
Before the Curse
Sleepy was hatched from his egg the same day as his seven other brothers. After being cleaned up, he received his name from his magic pickaxe before going to work in the dwarf mines. He is celebrating at the pub when Dreamy mentions he does not feel well. Bossy states dwarves don't get sick, but a young woman named, Belle, states Dreamy has fallen in love. That same evening, he wishes Dreamy luck as he goes to meet the fairy, Nova, who Dreamy is in love with. One night, Dreamy returns from Firefly Hill after breaking up with Nova. Sleepy watches Dreamy break his axe and receive his new axe and new name: Grumpy. ("Dreamy")
He is part of the rescuing team of dwarves, lead by Stealthy, that go after Grumpy who has been imprisoned by King George after receiving a stolen diamond, and taking the blame for the theft. Stealthy is killed by King George's men, and Grumpy is nearly killed as well but is saved by Snow White, who turns herself in to King George. Sleepy is with his brothers when they meet up with a grieving Snow White. She has just rejected and lost her true love, Prince Charming, on the orders of King George to prevent him from harming Charming. He watches as Grumpy stops Snow White from drinking the forgetful potion given to her by Rumplestiltskin. Grieving together with his brothers and Snow White, they return to their home. He is in the house when Grumpy comes in to tell Snow White that her prince's wedding to Abigail has been canceled. Though Snow White should be happy, she has already taken the potion beforehand, and forgotten all about Prince Charming. ("7:15 A.M.")
Snow White stays in a cottage with the seven dwarves after she loses her memory. They call a meeting, with Jiminy Cricket, to talk about her change in personality brought on by the drinking of Rumplestiltskin's potion. Sleepy is in agreement with the others that she has become very hard and cold. Jiminy Cricket tries to help Snow White see that her behavior is wrong, but instead she gets the idea to kill the Evil Queen. She sets off on her journey, while Grumpy chases after to stop her. Later, Snow White returns to the house after Prince Charming broke the potion's effects by true love's kiss. He embraces her with his brothers when they see that her curse has been broken. Sleepy and the other dwarves join Snow White when she sets out to rescue a captive Prince Charming from King George. ("Heart of Darkness")
The plan is for the attacking party—comprised of the seven dwarves and fairies—to get Snow White into the dungeon of King George's castle. Red helps to detect if the coast is clear, and they successfully infiltrate the castle. However, the plan is failure because King George has already traded Prince Charming away to the Evil Queen, Regina. Regina makes a deal with Snow White—to meet up with her at a certain place free of carrying weapons so they may speak. He is among those who watches Snow White leave to the meeting spot. Despite their pleas to not go, Snow White finds it necessary to follow Regina's terms, and leaves promptly. Sleepy, his brothers, Red, and Granny who find her after she has eaten the cursed apple and appears to be dead. ("An Apple Red as Blood")
Sleepy and his brothers build Snow White a coffin in which she is encased in for the funeral. Prince Charming arrives late, but asks to say goodbye. The glass cover of the coffin is removed, and Prince Charming gives Snow White one last kiss—not knowing he has used true love's kiss—and awakens her from the sleeping curse. Afterwards, they decide to take back the kingdom together. ("Pilot," "A Land Without Magic")
Snow White puts the plan into full-swing by rallying local villagers with a speech exposing the truth about the Queen’s evil ways, including the murder of King Leopold and her own plight under the Sleeping Curse, while Prince Charming, Sleepy and the other dwarves look on. Though the townspeople have echoed in agreement with many of the princess's points, they turn silent when she asks them to stand beside her and fight against the Queen for the right of the kingdom. The Queen makes a surprise appearance, sending the townspeople scattering, but Snow White and her entourage do not budge. Assuming the Queen is looking for a fight, the prince and princess unsheathe their swords. Instead, the Queen ensnares Prince Charming with rope and engages Snow White in the tempting prospect of escaping with her life unscathed, if and when, the princess gives up being a claimant to the throne. Then, she orders Snow White to swear on King Leopold’s grave to revoke her own petition to the throne. Snow White challenges her, so the Queen attacks a peasant girl to prove her point. Attempts at a counter attack fail, though the Queen leaves Snow White with a time limit of until sundown tomorrow to accept the offer, or for every day she refuses, one of her loyal subjects will perish.
Near a riverbed, Snow White, Prince Charming and the dwarves have stationed a temporary camp. Though Prince Charming tries to convince Snow White that the kingdom’s citizens need protection from the Queen, she knows her own limits in the situation. Lamenting about her own inability to come to defense of the peasant girl earlier on, she also fears the Queen will likely begin harming those closest to herself. Grumpy swears fealty to Snow White as Happy remarks it doesn't matter if their lives will end in death for her, though Sleepy adds that will probably happen. Snow White considers that thought while the other dwarves look on in bewilderment at Sneezy. Prince Charming chastises to not let the Queen’s words get to her. However, Snow White’s spirits are already dampened by understanding the Queen was right to say she is no queen or even a leader, and sees herself as just a bandit in the woods. Snow White admits to not knowing who she really is anymore except not wanting to be alone. She considers the possibility if the Queen's offer is taken, they can all be together in peaceful exile, and agrees it is the best possible solution.
As Snow White walks off, Prince Charming attempts to call her back are cut off as Grumpy confronts him about his peculiar attention in wanting to fight for the right of the throne. Aptly confused, Prince Charming listens to Grumpy's argument that by having true love, there’s no real difference in living in a castle or farm. Each of the dwarves, in turn, give Prince Charming knowing expressions. In disbelief, Prince Charming is shocked they are accusing him of wanting to obtain Snow White’s crown, and tries to explain he just wants what’s best for her. Grumpy gives him a reality check by stating even though Snow White loves Prince Charming, his dashing looks aren't a free pass from their watching eyes. Prince Charming questions whether they are on his side or not, which Sneezy answers by saying Grumpy spoke accurately in their group opinion of him. Grumpy advises since Snow White has already made a final decision, he’ll just have to find a way to change her mind without them.
Prince Charming tries to gain the assistance of Rumplestiltskin to help Snow White believe in herself enough to stand up to the Queen, but the wizard heeds true belief must come from within the person. So, he devises to use a identical forgery of the legendary Excalibur sword of Camelot, plant it into a large stone and have Snow White pull it out. As Excalibur's lore goes, only the true ruler of the kingdom can wield the sword. The plan goes well, and the next day, Snow White shows a slightly renewed hope of going against the Queen.
The Queen is expectant in Snow White's answer, but is told she won’t be surrendering the crown. True to her previous threats, the Queen begins suffocating Grumpy to death as payment for Snow White’s defiance, and throws back the other dwarves when they attempt to help him. Panic-stricken, Snow White is unsure of what to do, but on Prince Charming’s urging, begins to believe in herself after being reminded of what Excalibur symbolizes. Snow White makes a charge at the Queen, missing at first, but manages to cut her cheek; releasing Grumpy from the choke hold as Prince Charming and the dwarves scurry to make sure he is all right. At Snow White's bold declaration that the kingdom is hers, the Queen matches evenly with words and retreats. Afterwards, Snow White, Prince Charming and the dwarves congregate in celebration of the victory.
Having earned the dwarves' respect, Prince Charming is accepted by them. Grumpy apologizes for doubting his sincere feelings for Snow White, and pours him a drink. In the middle of making a toast with the dwarves to a new future, Snow White pushes in to confront him; upset at his lies about the deal and sword. Shocked, Sleepy and the dwarves look on as the two talk at the sidelines, but eventually make-up from the misunderstanding. ("Lost Girl")
The war for the kingdom rages on between the combined forces of the Evil Queen and King George. Eventually, the Evil Queen is captured and faces execution, but when tested by Snow White, she still proves herself to be a vengeful person and thus is banished into exile. With the land at peace, Snow White and Prince Charming decide to marry in the castle with many of their dear friends, including Sleepy, in attendance. Crashing the wedding as an unexpected guest, the Evil Queen incites terror in everyone except Snow White. The Queen outlines her plans to ruin everyone's happiness using a curse, and how the only happiness will be hers. Through Rumplestiltskin, Snow White and Prince Charming learn their unborn child is the savior of the curse the Evil Queen intends to enact over all of the Enchanted Forest. ("Pilot," "The Cricket Game")
Finally, the war council find a solution in the building of a magic wardrobe to save one person from the curse. Originally, the plan is to send a pregnant Snow White through the wardrobe, but on the day that the Dark Curse approaches, she goes into labor and gives birth to a daughter, Emma. After Emma is sent to the other world, Sleepy and the rest of the Enchanted Forest are swallowed up by the curse. ("Pilot")
For events occurring after the breaking of the Dark Curse, see Walter.
Appearances
| Once Upon a Time: Season One | ||||||||||
| "Pilot": | "The Thing You Love Most": | "Snow Falls": | "The Price of Gold": | "That Still Small Voice": | "The Shepherd": | "The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter": | "Desperate Souls": | "True North": | "7:15 A.M.": | "Fruit of the Poisonous Tree": |
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| "Skin Deep": | "What Happened to Frederick": | "Dreamy": | "Red-Handed": | "Heart of Darkness": | "Hat Trick": | "The Stable Boy": | "The Return": | "The Stranger": | "An Apple Red as Blood": | "A Land Without Magic": |
| Absent | Absent | Appears | Absent | Appears | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Appears | Appears |
| Once Upon a Time: Season Three | ||||||||||
| "The Heart of the Truest Believer": | "Lost Girl": | "Quite a Common Fairy": | "Nasty Habits": | "Good Form": | "Ariel": | "Dark Hollow": | "Think Lovely Thoughts": | "Save Henry": | "The New Neverland": | "Going Home": |
| Absent | Appears | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent |
| "New York City Serenade": | "Witch Hunt": | "The Tower": | "Quiet Minds": | "It's Not Easy Being Green": | "The Jolly Roger": | "Bleeding Through": | "A Curious Thing": | "Kansas": | "Snow Drifts": | "There's No Place Like Home": |
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