#020902

(Cora and Hook stand near the whirlpool. Cora takes out the compass, and holds it out for Hook to grab.) Cora: I told you I’d deliver you to Rumpelstiltskin. Now don’t let go. Unless, you want to end up someplace that isn’t Storybrooke. (Hook takes the other side of the compass, and the two of them prepare to jump. However, Emma, Snow, and Mulan arrive at the scene in time to stop them. Snow shoots the compass out of their hands.) Snow: You’re not going anywhere. This portal’s taking us home. The compass – get it. Cora: Find it first. I’ll take care of them. (Cora shoots a fireball towards the group, but Mulan deflects it with her sword. Emma draws her own sword and starts a fight with Hook over the compass. Cora continues to shoot fireballs at Mulan, while Snow attempts to assist by shooting arrows from a distance. Cora dodges Mulan by magically disappearing, but the bag containing Aurora’s heart is left behind. It is flung towards the whirlpool, but is caught just in time by Hook before falling in. He tosses the bag to Mulan.) Hook: I may be a pirate, but I bristle at the thought of a woman losing her heart – unless it’s over me. (Mulan looks conflicted over what to do. Snow approaches her.) Snow: Go! Mulan: No, but you need the compass! Snow: And Aurora needs her heart. (Mulan gives Snow her sword.) Mulan: Take it. It deflects her magic. (Mulan exits the battle. Emma and Hook resume fighting.) Emma: I had no idea you had such a soft side. Hook: I don’t. Just like a fair fight. (They continue to duel.) Hook: Good form. But not good enough. (Hook grabs Emma’s leg and manages to flip her onto her back. Meanwhile, Snow and Cora square off. Hook slowly slides his Hook down Emma’s sword and pins her to the ground.) Hook: Normally, I prefer to do other more enjoyable activities with a woman on her back. With my life on the line, you’ve left me no choice. A bit of advice? When I jab you with my sword, you’ll feel it. You might want to quit. (Emma feels for the compass buried in the sand under her back.) Emma: Why would I do that when I’m winning? (Emma grabs the compass and holds it up. Hook is momentarily distracted long enough for Emma to push him off of her. They briefly duel, until Emma gets the upper hand.) Emma: Thanks. (Emma, with the compass in her fist, pulls back her arm and punches Hook in the face. He collapses to the ground, unconscious.) Emma: Now let’s go home!