Disclaimer: I don't own anything associated with the Avengers who are property of Marvel as well as Disney and Once Upon a Time which is also property of Disney and ABC. This story is strictly being done for pure fun and in no way is an attempt to profit of the properties involved.

Author's Note: Hey everyone. Sorry it's been awhile since I worked on this but I wanted to do other chapters to other stories first and while I enjoy writing this story it's lack of attention allowed me to leave it alone for awhile but I'll try and get back to doing more in the future and I know I said this last time, again I apologise. If there's anything I'm doing wrong or you think could be improved upon please let me know. Anyway if you're still reading or are reading for the first time then I hope you enjoy.

Five Days Prior to the Journey to Neverland, Storybrooke Maine

Gold was in the process of saying goodbye to Belle "You have to stay here."

Belle however wouldn't have it "No! W... why? I... I... I wanna help."

Gold was in a difficult position to explain things without revealing the whole truth as he explained how the town would be safe, handing her a scroll "Well, Greg and Tamara weren't working alone. Others will follow. It's a cloaking spell. It will shield the town, making it impossible for anyone to find."

"Well, then how... how will you find your way back to me?" Belle asked as she suddenly noticed his expression "You're not coming back, are you?"

"The prophecy. The boy is my undoing. But he's also my grandson. I must save him." Gold explained

Belle's voice began to break as she became overwhelmed with emotion "I understand. I also know... that the future isn't always what it seems. I will see you again."

As they kissed goodbye and her love joined the others Belle could only watch as the Jolly Roger vanished through the portal.

Leroy's joyous reaction didn't exactly soften Belle's mood "They did it! They saved us!" He then noticed Belle's expression "They did save us, didn't they? Tears of joy?""

"Belle, what is it?" Archie asked

"Are you okay? What happened? Where is everyone?" Mother Superior asked

"They stopped the self-destruct device. Those people who came... Greg and Tamara... they kidnapped Henry and they took him through a portal." Belle explained.

Mother Superior was naturally shocked "A portal? To where?"

"I... I don't know." Belle answered "Everyone else followed them on Hook's ship."

"Why'd you stay behind?" Leroy asked

"Because I had to." Belle answered as she revealed the scroll

"It's a cloaking spell." Mother Superior said reading it. "Why?"

"Because Rumple said... He said others were coming." Belle explained

On the road to the town, Storybrooke Maine

Out in the far distance a car was in the process of driving to Storybrooke. Two of Pan's best agents were about to make themselves known.

Down in the mines, Storybrooke Maine.

"Who exactly does Gold think is coming?" Leroy asked

"He didn't say specifically." Belle answered.

Archie being the councillor was trying to calm everyone down "Well, let's not panic. I mean, for all we know, it's a precaution. Right?"

"Well, he... he did say they're working with the people who tried to destroy the town." Belle said

"Can we panic now?" Leroy asked

"Yeah. Sure. Maybe just a little." Archie answered feeling his advice wouldn't accomplish much with that news.

"We'll be fine as long as we get this up in time." Belle said

Careful, sister. Mines are a dangerous place." Leroy said warning her

"Fairy dust." Belle said as she read the scroll's instructions

"It runs through the walls. We just need to open up a vein, and that'll carry the magic through town." Mother Superior said

"No time for whistlin', boys. Let's get swingin'." Leroy ordered as he and the dwarves began to dig.

As the Dwarves finished digging Leroy ordered them to stop "Halt!"

Belle hesitated as she held the scroll in her hands.

"What is it?" Leroy asked

"I... I've never cast a spell before." Belle said turning to Mother Superior "Maybe you should do this."

"No. Mr. Gold entrusted this task to you for a reason. You just need to believe in yourself." Mother Superior told her.

Belle understood "Okay." She then proceeded to cast the spell but nothing seemed to happening

"You might wanna believe a little harder." Leroy said.

Suddenly a magical blast erupted from the rock as it began to spread throughout the town as it created an energy field protecting the town.

On the road to the town, Storybrooke Maine

The car Pan's Agents were driving was in the process of closing in on Storybrooke as they managed to make it through the barrier, albeit breaking the bumper off their car.

On the islands of Neverland

Gold was creating a map in the sand for Ariel to follow.

"That's Storybrooke?" Ariel asked

"Can you get there?" Gold asked her

"It's far. I'll have to cross over realms. But yes, I can make it." Ariel answered.

"If all went according to plan, Storybrooke... will be surrounded by a cloaking spell." Gold explained as he picked up a sand dollar "When you arrive, surface close to the shore. Then you're inside its bounds."

"And what would you like me to bring back?" Ariel asked

"An object to help us defeat Pan." Gold explained

"Well, I'm gonna need a little more than that to go on. I'm sorry." Ariel replied.

"Pan has ears everywhere. We can't risk telling you." Gold explained as he enchanted the sand dollar.

"Then how?" Ariel asked

"Find a woman named Belle, and then give her this. She'll know exactly what to do." Gold answered as he threw the seashell to her.

"Belle. Storybrooke. Got it." Ariel said as she looked at Regina "And Eric? Where will I find him in this new world?"

"Well, that comes after you've succeeded." Regina replied. "Incentives are important. The bracelet will only give you legs for hours."

"How do I know you'll uphold your end of the bargain when I'm back?" Ariel asked

"Guess you'll just have to trust me." Regina said.

Even though she really had no good reason to Ariel wanted to find Eric so she had no choice in the matter as she dived into the water and began to swam away to Storeybrooke.

Pan's Camp, Neverland

Felix noticed Pan startle as if he sensed something or someone "What is it?"

"Someone's leaving Neverland." Pan answered.

"Where? How shall we stop them?" Felix asked

"It's too late. Don't worry, Felix. We simply need to get word to our friends on the ground." Pan said not feeling too concerned.

Felix was sceptical "In Storybrooke?"

"They can handle this. All it does is move up our timetable a touch. We need to get Henry ready." Pan said as he stood up "And I need to have a chat with our friend in the other cage."

The Heroes Camp, Neverland

"Pan's shadow? That's your way off the island?" Emma asked not sure if it would work.

"Unfortunately, it's the only way." Neal explained.

"Oh. We thought you learned how to navigate the stars." David said

"I know how to navigate the stars, but I can't fly." Neal replied.

"I'm guessing that's where the shadow comes in." Snow said

"That's why we have to capture it." Neal said determined.

Emma was still sceptical however "Capture it? We've never been within feet of Pan unless he wanted us to be. Sneaking up on him to steal his shadow? That sounds insane."

"Except Pan's shadow is rarely with him. It's an entity unto itself. It can carry out his will from miles away." Hook said

"Like a secret agent?" Bruce asked "A shadow agent literally"

"What does that mean for us?" David asked

"It means we can get his shadow without having to be anywhere near Pan... as long as we know where to look. I know where to look." Neal answered.

"Okay. You and I are on shadow duty." Emma said as she stood up

"As am I." Hook added

"This trek won't be easy." Neal warned him.

"You could use another veteran of the island." Hook said

"Thanks, man." Neal said feeling grateful.

"Thor and I will go with you as well." Steve said

"I have seen many dangers this road will not frighten me." Thor said

"Good to know." Neal said.

"Well, in the meantime, we'll give Tinker Bell a heads up, see if she can make good on her promise to get us into Pan's camp." David said

"I'll stay with you guys I don't know if the Hulk would be good at finding the Shadow. He'd probably scare it away." Bruce said

"Okay, we meet back at Tink's." Emma said as everyone made sense of the plan. "Then we get Henry and get the hell back to Storybrooke."

Everyone made clear as Snow got up from the log she was sitting on, away from David leaving him upset as Bruce put a comforting hand on his shoulder. "Hang in there. She'll come around."

"You think you can talk to her?" David asked

"Well as I keep saying I'm not that kind of Doctor but really you guys will have to sort this yourselves. You don't want to feel divided when we're nearly there." Bruce said "I think that's something Steve would say."

Down at the rocks near the water, Storybrooke Maine

The birds were chirping creating an air of peace.

"Gotta say something, boys. You know I love Snow and Charming, but... can I be honest? It's kinda nice not having them around." Happy said as he continued "No, really. It's only been five days, but it's the first five days with no killing."

"No wraiths." Tom pointed out

"No giants stepping on my Miata." Doc agreed.

"It has been peaceful." Walter said agreeing with his brothers

Leroy however was annoyed and though he didn't want to admit it offended by the way they were talking about their king and queen "Enough! I don't want to hear any more of this. Snow and Charming are coming back, and everything will remain normal."

Suddenly Ariel popped up out of the water surprising Leroy and his brothers "Hi! I'm Ariel." She then proceeded to walk ashore "Do you know where I could find someone named Belle?"

An old man in glasses who was sitting alone away from the Dwarves waved to Ariel as she gave him a friendly wave back "I didn't know the Sub Mariners were back in town. Did you guys?"

Leroy gave his brothers a confused look as the old man returned to his eating his sandwich.

Unbeknownst to them however they were being watched by the two who made it into town "The home office was right. She's here. What now?"

"We follow our orders. We find out why she came. Then we make sure she never leaves this town again." The other wearing glasses replied.

Granny's Diner, Storybrooke Maine

"What's the matter? Too many pickles? Not enough pickles?" Granny asked Belle.

"No. I... I guess I'm just not hungry." Belle replied

Naturally using his cursed profession Archie decided to chime in "All right, so that's the fourth cheeseburger you've turned down this week. It's about Gold, isn't it?"

"Certainly not my cooking." Granny scoffed as she walked off.

"You miss him." Archie said.

"Yeah. And it's just... He said he was going off to his death. And I just... I wish I was... I wish I was able to help him, help save Henry." Belle said feeling defeated.

"But you protected Storybrooke. I mean, that... that's just as important." Archie reminded her.

"All I did was pour a potion over some rocks. The dwarfs did all the hard work." Belle reminded him

"Hey, you wanted to be a hero. Sounds like you were. And you kept the bad guys out." Archie said.

"What bad guys? Come on, face it. Nobody's coming here. I wasn't on that ship because he doesn't need me." Belle said

Suddenly the door bells jingled as Leroy, his brothers and Ariel walked in "Beg to differ, sister. Cause this little lady just swam a real long way to find you."

"Uh, maybe you didn't notice the sign? No shirt, no shoes, no service." Granny pointed out noticing Ariel's feet.

"Now you got a dress code? I seem to recall some Ruby outfits that are seared into my brain." Leroy countered.

"So, uh, who are you? W... w... why are you here?" Belle asked.

"I came from Neverland. Rumplestiltskin sent me." Ariel began

Belle was surprised "Wait... He's a... he's alive?"

"Yes. And he wanted me to give you this." Ariel said handing her the sand dollar.

Gold's Shop, Storybrooke Maine

Belle was confused "A sand dollar? What am I supposed to do with it?"

"Don't ask me. I'm just the delivery girl." Ariel answered putting on clothes Belle provided for her.

Walking over to a table Belle picked up a magnifier shining a light on the sand dollar suddenly making something appear.

"Looks like you figured it out." Ariel said.

Suddenly Gold appeared in what almost seemed like a hologram "Belle."

Belle was shocked "Rumple."

Gold wasted no time in explaining "I hope you raised the cloaking spell. The people headed for town far more dangerous than even I first believed. They're unwitting pawns in Pan's game. I told you I was going to my death. I found another way. I can defeat Pan and live... But only if you get me something from the shop. The object I need is hidden. But I know that with the strength of our love, you'll find it." The hologram then disappeared.

"He's really into being cryptic, isn't he?" Ariel asked

Suddenly Belles voice began to break with emotion "He wants my help. He wants me to save him, Henry, everyone."

The Heroes Camp, Neverland

Mary Margaret was in the process of tidying up her things as David came up to her "Hey, you need help?"

Mary Margaret was naturally still not speaking to him "No, I can handle my pack."

"Mary Margaret..." David tried to say but she walked away from him again leaving David standing there alone, Bruce awkwardly beside him as he walked away.

"How long is this gonna go on?" Emma asked her

"What?" Mary Margaret replied.

"The whole not-talking-to-each-other thing. Don't you think it's been long enough? He didn't tell you about his illness because he wanted to keep the focus on the mission. I get that." Emma said trying to understand.

"It's good to see you've inherited his tunnel vision." Mary Margaret replied feeling she wasn't understanding her feelings right now.

"What does that mean?" Emma asked

"Nothing." Mary Margaret replied

Emma gave her look "You say a lot with nothing."

"Be careful with Hook and Neal." Mary Margaret said as she sighed deeply.

"The one we need to be careful with is the shadow." Emma reminded her.

"The fact that they both have feelings for you is dangerous, too." Mary Margaret in turn reminded her.

Emma still dismissed her concern "None of that matters. All I care about is getting my son back."

Thor was swinging Mjolnir around trying to feel a grip. Even if his power was limited he wanted to be ready so that Pan would be able to feel it coming as Steve walked up to him "You feeling any lightning coming from that thing?"

"Nay." Thor replied "And I worry it may not return soon enough. Facing an entity like the Shadow is no doubt going to be dangerous. We could use it to strike it in place."

"Well we'll try our best without it and maybe we'll luck out." Steve said as he finished packing.

Feeling an awkward silence Thor decided to breech a possible awkward subject that thanks to the caves everyone was aware of he had shared with him privately before "So... You and the Evil Queen. How long has that been really going on as you mortals say?"

Steve gave a look that Thor couldn't tell if he was confused or annoyed "I don't know. I'm still trying to piece it together."

"Well the Queen is quite a challenging woman to gage emotionally I imagine. She cares for her son and has no room for possible love in her life it seems. But I think she'd be glad to choose you mate." Hook said overhearing them.

"You think you're some kind of expert in love?" Bruce said interjecting

"Well if you've been around as long as I have you learn a few things." Hook said looking over at Emma as Neal looked bothered by him in return.

"Guys I'll figure it out myself let's just get back to the mission." Steve said as he walked away.

Pan's Camp, Neverland

Pan walked up to Henry "There you are. You care to take a stroll? There's someplace special I'd like to show you."

"I'm not going anywhere with you." Henry said turning him down.

Pan faked disappointment as he asked "Why not, Henry?"

Henry remembered his conversation with Emma and the others and knew he had to keep coy about all the details "I think you're lying to me. My family... they're here, on Neverland. I know it."

Pan had a feeling something was amiss "What makes you so sure?"

"Does it matter?" Henry asked trying to change the subject.

"No. It doesn't. But I'd remiss if I didn't point out what does. If your family's here, Henry, why haven't they come for you?" Pan asked him.

"Maybe you're keeping them from me." Henry said accusing him.

"Henry, I promise you, I'm not holding your family prisoner." Pan insisted.

Henry wasn't convinced "Then why do you keep disappearing into the jungle? You're hiding something from me, and I'm gonna find out what it is."

Henry walked off into the jungle himself as Felix voiced his concerns. "It would appear we're losing the boy."

"Just give the word." Blonsky said want to finally kill the boy.

"He just requires... some effort. Given his lineage, I'd expect nothing less." Pan said as he warned Blonsky "And you don't kill him. But you could make yourself useful and scout around. If the heroes are doing anything suspicious. Well you know what you want and have to do."

Blonsky gave him a glare as he walked off. Despite his freedom he was beginning to regret this partnership.

Felix sighed deeply feeling disappointed "Shall I bring the cage here?"

"No. I have another idea." Pan said with a mischievous grin.

Neal's Camp, Neverland

"Something tells me we won't find Pan's shadow in here, mate." Hook said looking around.

"Yeah, well, we're looking for something else." Neal said correcting him "It's a... it's a coconut. It's carved in two. One part holds a candle. The other part goes on top of it."

"Yeah, your star map. We hid it. I'll go grab it." Emma said as she ran off.

Thor sensed in Hooks eyes he wanted to talk to Neal alone. "I think we should help her."

Steve picked up on it as well "Right." He and Thor then went to help Emma leaving the two rivals for her affection alone.

"I owe you thanks, for being so understanding." Hook said

Neal didn't understand however "Understanding about what?"

"Emma and me." Hook answered.

Neal was still lost "Emma and you?"

Hook realised he made a mistake "Our dalliance. You don't know, do you? Well, this is awkward. The two of us shared a kiss. Apologies. I assumed she told you."

"Honestly, it probably... slipped her mind." Neal seemed to pay it no attention even though he in reality felt hurt "We're kinda focused on getting our son back."

"Of course." Hook said

Emma then returned with Steve and Thor "Everything all right?"

"Couldn't be better." Neal answered trying to move past any awkwardness.

"Here it is, your star map." Emma said handing it too him.

"We're were having trouble deciphering it we hope now you can do it." Steve said

Neal corrected them however "It's not a star map. It's... what we're gonna use to trap Pan's shadow."

Hook was baffled "A coconut? Are you daft?"

"You came to Neverland on a pirate ship through a portal. You draw the line at a magic coconut?" Neal asked him.

"Fair enough." Hook replied.

"Many objects have been used to stop powerful entities many of them held in my father Odin's fault. But even I have never heard of such a method." Thor said confused.

"What's our next stop on this mission?" Hook asked him.

Neal hesitated before he reluctantly answered "Dark Hollow."

Emma was annoyed "Really? Why couldn't it be called something like Sunshine Valley or Rainbow Cove?"

"That wouldn't inspire confidence." Thor said feeling troubled.

Emma was about to ask something before Steve had the same question "What exactly is it?"

"Just what it sounds like... the darkest spot on the entire island. Any light that makes its way in is snuffed out by the shadows that call it home." Hook answered "Even I managed to avoid it."

"Well, time to break tradition. Dark Hollow it is." Emma said reluctantly

Steve had the same thought as Emma again "That's where we're gonna find Pan's shadow, right?"

"Yeah. It's the only way we'll ever get back to Storybrooke." Neal said as he walked off.

Thor still felt troubled as Steve looked at him in concern "Thor?"

"This Dark Hollow is beginning to worry even me. If it is the abode of the Shadow it's a wonder why Pan hasn't used it for an advantage against us?"

"Well I've learned anything from battle it's that the leader always has a secret bunker to escape too when they know defeat is inevitable. But it's also their highest protected place. Even if Pan doesn't have guards there I imagine the Shadow residing there is enough to prevent us from coming back alive." Steve said "Let's just hope if the lightning comes back it comes back for good."

Mr. Gold's Shop, Storybrooke Maine

Ariel was admiring everything in the shop "Look at this stuff."

Belle felt humoured by Ariel's childlike wonder of the most ordinary of objects "Yeah, he's a bit of a collector."

"This is a..." Ariel sad fascinated by it

"Corkscrew. But it's not what Rumple needs." Belle answered.

Ariel picked up another "It's a..."

"Uh, button. Also not what he needs." Belle answered.

"No, I know. But Eric, he... he had one just like it on his jacket when I rescued him." Ariel replied.

Belle was confused "And Eric is..."

"He's a prince. The kind with legs." Ariel answered

Belle laughed at her new friends' little joke.

"I fell in love with him a long time ago." Ariel answered as she then became sad "But... It didn't work out."

"Because you're a mermaid?" Belle asked hoping she wasn't offending.

"Something like that." Ariel replied

"Well, that's just one more reason that we need to succeed." Belle said as she assessed the situation "So Rumple said I'd find the hiding space with the strength of our love." Belle looked around as she suddenly had a realisation "Ah. There... there's only one thing he could've been talking about."

Ariel again was confused "That's a..."

"Teacup." Belle answered

"It's chipped." Ariel said not understanding.

"I know. But no matter how much this thing has been through, it's survived. Just like our love." Belle said

"So... what now? Do we make tea?" Ariel asked

"I'm not sure. Rumple used to keep it in here." Belle said walking to a cabinet as she placed the teacup inside as it suddenly began to glow as the magic created a secret hideaway revealing Pandora's Box "He enchanted it. It's... It's a key." Belle realised what it was and was shocked 2It's a box. I've read about this in my books, but I... I didn't realize it was real, or that Rumple had it."

"What is it?" Ariel asked.

"Pandora's box. Legend says it contains the world's darkest evil." Belle answered.

Ariel was concerned by that "Shouldn't you be wearing gloves or something?"

"No, no. As long as we don't open it, we're fine." Belle assured her.

"Oh. Yeah. Sure. So what do you think's inside to it?" Ariel asked her

"Well, whatever it is, it's what Rumple's gonna use to defeat Pan." Belle said

Suddenly Pan's agents entered the shop as they cocked their guns "All that trouble for a box?"

"Who are you?" Belle asked now getting worried.

"The people you tried to keep out of Storybrooke." The non glass wearing Agent said.

A few moments passed as the Agents now had Ariel and Belle tied up "Stay still."

"I don't understand. Why do we kind of doing what he tells us?" Ariel asked wondering why they were taking this torture.

"Because he has a gun." Belle answered

Ariel however didn't know the danger of one "What's a gun?"

"Trust me, you don't want to find out." The glass wearing Agent warned.

"What did Rumplestiltskin tell you about this thing?" The other Agent asked Ariel

"I'm not afraid of you or your gun... and not just because I don't know what it is." Ariel taunted

"Shall we demonstrate?" The other glasses wearing Agent asked "The box... what is it?"

"It's magic, which you're only gonna destroy anyway. So why do you even care?" Belle asked them

"Because our boss wants to know." The other Agent answered.

"Your boss?" Belle asked with a laughs "You don't even know what this is all about, or who you're really working for."

"Peter Pan." The glasses wearing Agent responded

Belle was surprised "What?"

"Yes. We know exactly who we're working for." The other Agent said

Belle was still confused "But Rumple said that..."

"Greg and Tamara didn't know. They were patsies. We, on the other hand, are aware of our real mission." The glasses wearing Agent said

"Which is what?" Belle asked

"Seeing that your Rumple fails, and that this thing never makes it back to Neverland." The other Agent taunted.

Suddenly the floor began to glow as the chair Ariel and Belle were tied to fell through the portal.

The Agents were baffled "Impossible. There's a magic barrier they wouldn't be able to teleport"

"It doesn't matter we should follow them in case they lead us to something." The glasses wearing Agent said as they then jumped through and the portal closed.

The Jungles of Neverland, Neverland

"Head to the other side of the island and deliver the supplies." Pan ordered

"Understood." Felix said "Anything else?"

"Just be certain Henry doesn't find out what you're up to." Pan insisted as they walked away.

Unbeknownst to them however Henry had heard everything as he followed Felix.

On the other side of the island, Neverland

"Here." David said as he handed Mary Margaret a canteen.

"I'm okay." Mary Margaret said

Bruce then took it off him "Then can I...?"

David let him as he went after her "Are you? Because you've hardly said two words to me since the caves. Hell, since yesterday. Look, I... I know you're upset I didn't tell you I was poisoned. And even though it might seem like it wasn't fair, that's all I was trying to do...be fair."

Mary Margaret continued to ignore him "I think Tinker Bell's is that way."

Bruce felt upset he couldn't do anything as he followed the once happy couple.

On another part of the island, Neverland

"We're gonna have to cut our way through." Neal said as they approached a brush.

"Here, use this." Emma said handing too him a familiar weapon

"My cutlass. You find it in the cave?" Neal asked her.

"No. Actually, Hook gave it to me." Emma replied

Neal was surprised "Since when are you sentimental?"

"I thought Emma would wish to have something to remember you by." Hook said

"Oh. Thanks. She's got me now." Neal said as he began to cut his way through.

Steve used his shield to cut through as Thor used Mjolnir. Bashing a way through was a bit more messier granted but so long as they made it through it didn't matter.

Emma was confused "What was that about?"

Hook prepared himself as he revealed their awkward moment "I assumed he'd heard my secret. And I also assumed that you'd told him of our shared moment."

"Why would you assume that?" Emma asked him

Hook felt sincere as he told her the truth about what he was feeling "Because I was hoping it meant something."

"What meant something was that you told us Neal was still alive. Well you and Thor." Emma said as she sincerely told him "Thank you. I realised you could've kept Pan's information to yourself."

"Why would I have done that?" Hook asked her.

"I don't know. Maybe Pan offered you a deal?" Emma theorised not realising she was correct "Why else would he tell you?"

"It was a test. He wanted to see if I'd leave an old friend to die... even if the old friend happens to be vying for the same woman that I am." Hook answered.

"And you chose your friend." Emma said

"Does that surprise you?" Hook asked her.

Emma said feeling he wasn't any different from when he left her behind before "You are a pirate."

"Yeah, that I am. But I also believe in good form." Hook replied "So when I win your heart, Emma... and I will win it... it will not be because of any trickery. It will be because you want me."

Emma felt a little flustered "This is not a contest, Hook."

"Isn't it? You're gonna have to choose, Emma. You realize that, don't you? Because neither one of us is gonna give up." Hook told her.

"The only thing I have to choose is the best way to get my son back." Emma replied.

"And you will." Hook told her.

"You think so?" Emma asked her.

"I have yet to see you fail. And when you do succeed... well, that's when the fun begins." Hook said with a flirtatious grin.

Suddenly Neal called out to them "Guys!" He, Steve and Thor returned to them "I think I found it." He then looked at the two Avengers "Well we did."

Dark Hollow, Neverland

Everyone walked around the dark area

"Dark Hollow." Neal said as the wind gusted.

"So this is where the victims of Pan's shadow reside." Hook said as a low roar could be heard.

"Yeah. Forced to spend eternity in this darkness." Neal said as he lead them through "Come on. Let's be sure not to join them."

Thor walked through he could feel the wind rustling that he usually would be able to use with Mjolnir but of course wasn't able too. Suddenly though a low hum could be heard emitting from Mjolnir which made the be heard as the God of Thunder had a realisation. His power was slowly returning.

Steve seemed to notice "Thor is everything alright?"

"No possible cause for alarm my friend." Thor assured him "But things may be as they say looking up. Literally."

Steve seemed to understand as they continued following Emma, Neal and Hook.

Dark Hallways of the S.H.I.E.L.D New Mexico Base, Earth- 19999

"What happened?" Ariel asked

"I don't know. The barrier was supposed to protect Storybrooke from intruders coming in or out. And that was a magical portal." Belle said worried as she attempted to break free "They're too tight."

"We'll find a way out." Ariel insisted.

"What makes you so sure?" Belle asked

"Because... I'm an optimist." Ariel answered.

"I wish I could be, but every time I try to be a hero, it just... feels like it backfires." Belle said feeling defeated. I'm sorry you won't get to be with Eric."

Ariel tried to reassure him "Don't worry about me. Even after the magic wears off this bracelet, I'll find him and I will tell him how I feel...as long as he lives near the beach."

Belle had a realisation "Bracelet? Is... is that what turned your tail into legs?"

"Yeah. Why?" Ariel asked

"I think we can get out of here." Belle said getting an idea.

Ariel was confused "How?"

"By stretching your fins." Belle answered "Can you get that bracelet off?"

"Oh. No, I can't reach it." Ariel said not being able to get it off.

"Okay, hang on." Belle said as she struggled to remove it "Ugh!"

"You got it?" Ariel asked

"Ah! I can! I can! Let me... got it!" Belle proclaimed as Ariel's legs disappeared and her tail reappeared as her bonds broke causing the chair fell over "Aah! Ow!"

"See? That didn't backfire." Ariel said as she freed Belle

"Okay we know we fell through the portal" Belle said assessed the situation "The protection spell's still up, so they can't leave Storybrooke"

"But we left maybe they fell through with us?" Ariel wondered.

Belle realised she was right "Yeah that's true.

"Well, then what are they gonna do with the box?" Ariel asked.

Belle tried to think "Well, if I wanted to make sure it doesn't end up in Neverland, I'd... I'd destroy it."

"How do you destroy something so powerful?" Ariel asked.

"You need something just as strong." Belle said

"Like what? More magic?" Ariel asked

Belle realised what they were possibly going to do "No. No. A dwarf's pickaxe. The kind that can smash a diamond. The kind that their friends who took Henry used to start all this trouble."

"Well this place doesn't look like it'd hold anything. It's all dark and kind of creepy." Ariel said feeling a shiver from the enclosed space.

Both them walked through the hallway as Belle urged her "Come on if they came with us they can't be far."

The jungles of Neverland, Neverland

"I think we're almost at Tink's." David said as he, Mary Margaret and David continued along their way. "I see why she picked this area. Nice quiet jungle. Might make a good spot for a hut, don't you think?" He noticed she still wasn't listening "Or a tree house, if you prefer."

"Surrounded by the echo system." Bruce said trying to lighten things

David was getting annoyed though "Mary Margaret." She still wasn't listening but he wasn't having it anymore "Snow! When are you gonna start talking to me again? When we're storming Pan's camp? When we're grabbing Henry? When?! You need to say something."

"Why? You didn't. You didn't tell me anything." Mary Margaret snapped.

"At first, I was hoping that I could find a cure for the poison." David insisted

"Like I said I made it my mission to help him" Bruce added.

David agreed as he tried to make his point "And if I could, Bruce and I could then I... I figured there was no reason to worry you."

"Okay. But then you did find a cure, and you still didn't tell me." Mary Margaret said

"I know." David said feeling defeated there.

"So what, were you afraid of worrying me again?" Mary Margaret asked

"No. I... I... I didn't think..." David tried to say

"No, you didn't... you didn't think? You didn't think I had a right to know you could never leave this island?!" Mary Margaret asked now getting upset "Why didn't you tell me?"

David finally snapped "I was scared!"

Mary Margaret felt betrayed not just by the lie but also David's lack of trust in her "Did you think I wouldn't stay here with you? After everything we've been through? Did you think I would ever leave your side? "

David knew she was right "No, I knew you wouldn't. That's what scared me. And I didn't want that for you. I didn't want you to be stuck on this island with me. The price of this cure was something I didn't want to force on you."

"Love means being together." Mary Margaret reminded him.

"I know. It also means sacrifice. And protecting the person you love. How could... a part of me not want you to leave this place?" David asked her

"I would happily build a tree house and spend the rest of my days dodging poison arrows and lost boys, as long as I had you by my side." Mary Margaret insisted "But you should have told me."

David knew his wife was right "I know. I'm sorry."

"You didn't believe, David." Mary Margaret said with a sigh as the couple hugged "You needed to believe in us."

Bruce stood back giving them some privacy. Their heated talk had been a bit worrying though as he tried to urge the Other Guy to stay back. It was a private affair after all.

Mary Margaret then broke their hug as she gave Bruce a thank you hug "Thank you for trying."

Bruce still felt guilty "I've caused a lot of destruction as the Hulk before I managed to control it. But the mistakes of Bruce Banner can hurt just as much."

Mary Margaret felt his situation reminded her of someone "I've got a friend back home in Storybrooke. She's like you. That there's another part not many want to see even though she lets it out. She let it hurt her for awhile and her own mistakes. But she was able to find herself again and I think you can and have Bruce."

"I know Doctors can't save everyone Mary Margaret but I just wished I could do this" Bruce said

"You did everything you could." Mary Margaret insisted

"We both did. Now it's up to us to face it. Together." David said as he put an arm around his wife.

"Well I guess there some bonds that really can't be broken." Bruce said starting to believe they really were some kind of personification of love.

Dark Hollow, Neverland

"So we just wait for Pan's shadow to show up?" Emma asked

"Yeah. And when it does, we'll be prepared." Neal said as he pulled out the coconut.

"You wanna tell me how that coconut works?" Emma asked

"We light the candle, and the shadow is drawn to it." Neal said as he set it up "It gets close enough, the flame will suck it in. Put the lid on...then it's trapped inside this bad boy."

"Sounds like a fine plan, except for one thing... our lanterns went out. So how the devil are we gonna ignite that bloody thing?" Hook asked him.

Neal pulled out a lighter "Welcome to the 21st century."

"You get used to it." Steve said knowing full well what it was like to not understand every new invention at first. Thankfully a lighter at least was something even he knew so Hook in some respects was further behind then him

"How's it coming over there, guys?" Emma asked

"Yeah. All right, hang on." Neal said trying to light it.

"Let me help." Hook insisted.

"No. D... I got it." Neal said declining his help.

"Well, I've only got one hand. I can do better than that." Hook remarked

Neal was getting annoyed "You know what? Now's not the time to try to impress Emma."

Hook was offended "Oh, you think that's what I'm doing?"

"Really? You're doing this now?" Emma asked

"Guys she's right" Steve said agreeing with her.

"You heard them. Are we gonna stand here and argue..." Hook said as he grabbed the lighter "Or are we gonna get the candle lit?"

"Harder than it looks, huh, pal?" Neal sarcastically asked him as he tried to grab it "Let me see it. Give it to me. Give it to me." The two's struggled knocked it away.

Emma reminded them off the task at hand "Guys, we don't have time for this."

Suddenly the wind gusted as a roar could be heard as Emma pulled out her sword "We really don't have time for this! Is that Pan's shadow?"

"Yeah, it's Pan's shadow!" Neal answered.

"What about the other two?!" Hook asked

"Uhh! It's controlling them!" Neal said as they dodged the attacks "Aah! Aah!"

Steve and Thor used their respective weapons to dodge the shadows and hit them when they could but they didn't seem to be fazed.

Suddenly a shadow pinned Hook to a tree as Emma yelled out to him "Hook!"

"Emma!" Neal called out to her as he was then pinned in return.

The attacks and the screaming continued as Steve called to Thor "Thor! Now would be a good time for your power to come back."

Hook and Neal screamed out to her not wanting her to get hurt "Emma, get out of here! Just go! Save yourself! "Emma!" Hook and Neal continue screaming as the Shadows seemed to be sucking the life out of them.

Suddenly the hum became louder as a gust of wind appeared in the air and clouds finally began to form as Thor wasted no time in creating a whirlwind against the shadows blowing them away, freeing Neal and Hook.

Despite the blow the Shadows tried to reform as Thor continued to blow them away before suddenly stopping as he noticed Emma light the flame with magic.

Lightning began to appear in the skies as Thor used it to strike Pan's shadow, electrifying it as it was then pulled into the coconut by Emma as she trapped it.

Neal was confused "How did you do that?"

Emma caught her breath as she answered "Regina."

Neal was taken aback "She's teaching you magic?"

"Yeah. I guess she is." Emma said

Hook then looked at Thor "Thanks mate."

"So is the power back on?" Steve asked hoping now their problem was averted and they had an advantage.

"Mjolnir's power is slowly returning. The faster it returns the stronger I'll become." Thor answered "But yes it would appear so."

The jungles of Neverland, Neverland

Henry was following Felix as he accidently stepped on a twig and quickly hid. Managing to evade him he continued to follow him.

Dark Hallways of the S.H.I.E.L.D New Mexico Base, Earth- 19999

Every hallway looked the same as Belle and Ariel walked through "They're, uh, they're probably just ahead."

"That's what you keep saying but we're walking in a circle. Starting to see the downsides of legs" Ariel said feeling tired.

Suddenly a door opened as Maria Hill and several S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents stepped out pointing their guns "Hold it right there."

"I'm starting to see why guns are scary." Ariel said not liking several of them pointed at her.

"We don't want to hurt you. We've got some people you might want to see." Maria said as she led urged them to follow.

Inside the Main Room of the S.H.I.E.L.D New Mexico Base, Earth- 19999

Ariel was taken aback "This place is quite big"

Belle shared her awe but an interruption from Nick Fury stopped her from voicing her thoughts "And there's bigger out there just not here."

Belle saw the two Agents tied up with Natasha Romanoff the Black Widow standing guard as she handed her the box "They had this on them. Said they were going to destroy it."

"You can't do that." Belle warned them "You destroy that box, people we really care about will die."

The glasses wearing Agent sounded scared as he insisted why they needed it "Then we have something in common. Because if we don't, someone we care about will die."

"What are you talking about?" Belle asked confused.

"None of your concern. Now stay back." The other agent said

Natasha bent down to him "You're not in a position to do anything. So answer the question."

Belle could see this woman was a skilled interrogator. Still she had a feeling they were scared.

"We don't want to hurt you." The non glass wearing Agent insisted

"But we will." The glasses wearing Agent added "You should know when to walk away."

"Which you two can't do at the moment." Natasha reminded them.

The Agents knew they were beaten as the glasses wearing Agent pleaded "Please. You're making a terrible error. There is too much at stake."

"Destroying magic?" Belle asked

"That's not it. We don't care about magic." The glasses wearing Agent insisted.

"Then what were you trying to do?" Belle asked them

"We're trying to save our sister." The glasses wearing Agent revealed

Ariel was surprised "Your sister?"

"She's been Pan's prisoner for a long time." The glasses wearing Agent said

"Over a century." The other Agent added

Belle was confused "That's impossible. You'd be..."

"Dead. We're well aware. Pan has kept us alive to do his bidding. And as long as we do, she lives." The glasses wearing Agent said

"And then when we're done, he'll free her and us." The other Agent added. "But now..."

"Now is your best chance. We can defeat Pan, and your sister can finally be set free." Belle told them.

The glasses wearing Agent didn't believe her "You think you're the first person who thought they could beat him?"

"Why? Have you tried?" Belle asked them

"Yes, but we failed. It's how our sister ended up his prisoner in the first place." The glasses wearing Agent revealed

"We tried to be heroes, but it just made things worse." The other Agent said feeling guilty

"And now? Now that we've failed? He'll kill her." The glasses wearing Agent insisted.

Natasha looked at Nick and Maria as well as Clint and Tony who just walked in as Fury piped up "Obviously just like the Bee Gees this is where we came in. So would you mind explaining to us what this is all really about."

"Yeah who are you guys?" Ariel asked

"There was a spell over the town that protected us but you broke through it's impossible" Belle said being confused.

"Well that took some work." Tony said "With some help."

Belle and Ariel looked over to see the Allfather, Odin entering the room having been brought in along with some Asgardian scientists to help understand the device created from the Tesseract's energies.

"I think we should all sit down." Belle said

Natasha having listened to the two Agents story was able to decipher whether they were sincere or liars and she decided they were the former as she untied them but gave them a cold stare "I'm still watching you though."

A few moments passed as both parties explained mostly everything. The Dark Curse, Storybrooke, Pan kidnapping Henry and then the three unaccounted for Avengers falling through the portal which had been traced. Odin had found a trace of the magic barrier and assumed they were there but he was wrong "The Dark One is indeed still clever. Now my son is trapped on that island."

"You know it was hard enough no offence to find out you guys existed but the Little Mermaid here and Peter Pan?" Tony asked sarcastically "That just tops it."

"Will you be able to take us to Neverland?" Belle asked

"My powers are being spent by the usage of magic I've been using to find my son. We would need an army of warriors to help storm the island." Odin said

"We get this back to Neverland, Pan is gonna have much bigger things to worry about." Belle insisted

"We could just put you guys back where you came from" Tony said

"And I'll swim back with the box." Ariel said as Tony gave her a look still a little surprised he was talking to a mermaid let alone the Little Mermaid almost like she walked directly out of the animated Disney movie.

The glasses wearing Agent tried to lean on hope "Can you really stop him?"

"Yes. I believe we can. And if what you're saying is true, we will save your sister." Belle promised

"Who is she?" Ariel asked

The two Agents shared a look before deciding to reveal the truth "Her name is Wendy. Wendy Darling. If you see her, tell her John and Michael are waiting for her."

Tony and Odin's scientists had elected to use the device to return them as the Allfather made sure they were being guided back to where they were. Odin looked at Belle as he noticed she was solemn "You carry a burden child. But you must not think it as one."

"I just want to help Rumple" Belle said "And help save Wendy and your son and his friends."

"That's noble of you." Odin said "Perhaps there is still hear and generosity in mortal's after all. As my son tells me. But the Dark One is not to be trusted. Let alone with that powerful weapon." Odin warned her.

Belle however dismissed such claims "He's done some things in the past but he wants to truly be a hero. Save his grandson and stop Pan once and for all."

"Perhaps it is because I know what it's like to experience his mistrust." Odin said "I believe he is the one who led Loki down the path he walks now. A path he will never return from."

Belle didn't want to believe such cynicism. "I don't know your sons well. But if one of them is being led down a dark path. I believe he can come back. Like Rumple did. Because I believed in him. That's probably what your son wants you to do."

Odin didn't respond as Tony interrupted "You guys are free to go. The only thing is if you do bring back Bruce, Rogers and Thor how do we know to call and collect? You guys said you're not on the map."

Odin used his magic enchant the communicator that was on a desk "This will be able to be heard across the dimensions. But only by you. When you find my son tap into it." Odin then enchanted another communicator "I trust you can respond on this communicator?"

"Sure thing Father Time." Tony joked.

The machine emitted a controlled portal as it sucked Belle, Ariel, John and Michael through it.

Odin turned to Fury "I must return to Asgard now. Too much time has been spent here."

"We'll be sure to bring Thor home by noon." Fury insisted sarcastically.

"Your mortal humour can only get you so far" Odin said as he was teleported out of the base by the Bifrost leaving a gaping hole in the roof where Odin once was.

Fury then heard a snorted laugh "Something funny about the ceiling bill Stark?"

"Nah it's just great to see the duelling eye patches go at it." Tony replied.

Fury rolled his eyes as Natasha wondered and hoped if the other three Avengers were okay.

Wendy's Prison, Neverland

The chain rattled on the cage as Wendy piped up "Am I... am I free?"

"Not yet, Wendy. But that doesn't mean you can't come out and play." Pan told her

Near the Waters of Storybrooke, Storyrbrooke Maine,

"So... remember what I told you." Belle reminded her

"Don't worry. I'll deliver your message to Gold." Ariel insisted.

"Good luck." Belle said as Ariel took off the bracelet and returned to the water as she began to swim back to Neverland.

The jungles of Neverland, Neverland

Having followed Felix and picked up a sack containing food Henry suddenly heard coughing in distance he then saw a ladder and climbed up it as he saw a bed with Wendy lying in it. "Who are you?"

"You're not supposed to be here." Wendy warned him

"I know. I thought Pan might be keeping my family here." Henry said as he sat on the bed next to her "Why are you so far away from the camp?"

"I'm... I'm sick, and he's afraid someone might catch it." Wendy lied

"Who are you?" Henry asked her.

"My name's Wendy." Wendy said introducing herself

Henry knew there was only one Wendy in the Peter Pan story "Wendy Darling? I'm Henry. W... what's wrong?"

"It's the island, Henry. Its power is fading. I've been here a long time, but... well... for some reason, it's affecting me more than the others." Wendy lied as she noticed something "You look like him."

Henry was confused "Like who?"

"Your father." Wendy answered.

Henry was surprised "You knew my father?"

"We were friends. A long time ago, when he was just a little bit older than you. He saved my brothers from danger. He would do anything for my family." Wendy said as she coughed

"Are you gonna be okay?" Henry asked her

"You should go." Wendy insisted

"M... maybe there's something I could do to help." Henry told her.

"Just please, I don't want you to catch what I have. Pan is already doing everything that he can. But the magic here... I fear it is not enough." Wendy lied

Henry didn't want to give up "There has to be a way..."

"Please go, before you, too, become ill." Wendy insisted.

"I'll come back for you. I promise." Henry said as he climbed down the ladder.

Noting the coast was clear Pan stepped out "Well done. I couldn't have played the part better myself. Oh, and that bit about dear old dad. Excellent job."

Wendy felt guilty however "I don't like lying to him."

Pan tried to disperse her feelings "Well, don't think of it as lying. Think of it as... providing motivation."

Wendy was worried "Motivation for what?"

"Doing what needs to be done, for all of us. Henry has the heart of the Truest Believer And I need to control that belief." Pan said not backing away when he was so close.

"What do you need him to believe in?" Wendy asked.

"Me. Now back to your cage." Pan ordered.

On the shores of Neverland, Neverland

Regina was sitting and waiting with Gold as she asked him "You really believe Belle can succeed?"

"Yes, I do." Gold answered.

"Are you sure it's not your feelings blinding you?" Regina asked

"Or perhaps it's my feelings illuminating me." Gold countered.

"You really love her." Regina could see he was truly honest which was a rarity.

"Is that jealousy?" Gold asked her.

Regina laughed him off "Of Belle? I think not."

"No, no. Of having someone." Gold said

Regina didn't know how to counter that. She then thought of her memories. They still bugged her "What do you know about Steve and I? Honestly."

"Whatever secrets lie behind that mental barrier. Only you and Captain Rogers can answer that." Gold told her "Once you know what to do then the truth will be set free."

"And what is that exactly?" Regina asked him.

"I think you know." Gold told her.

Before they could continue their argument Ariel popped up out of the water "Sorry I'm late. We ran into a few... complications."

"Did you get it?" Gold asked her as they walked down to her. She then opened the satchel and put the Box on a rock as Gold picked it up

"Excellent. You fulfilled your end of the bargain." Regina said as she enchanted the bracelet "Now you can have legs whenever you want. Or a fin. Whatever Eric's into these days."

Ariel was grateful "Thank you."

"When you return to Storybrooke, seek him out. The rest is up to you." Gold encouraged her

"Before I go, Belle wanted me to let you know that Pan has a prisoner on this island... a girl named Wendy. Her brothers are back in Storybrooke. Belle doesn't wanna let them down. She wants you to make sure that Wendy's okay." Ariel urged

"All that matters is Henry." Regina told her.

"And now you have a chance to save him, thanks to me and Belle. So rescuing that girl is the least that you can do." Ariel said "And to make sure that Steve Rogers, Thor Odinson and Bruce Banner come back as well. We kind of met their friends."

"The Avengers?" Regina said confused as she remembered their team name.

"I'm assuming they had help breaking through the magical barrier?" Gold asked

"Thor's dad." Ariel answered.

"The Allfather Odin." Gold remembered as he informed her "We'll do our best." As Ariel was about to swim back he made one last request "Look, um... when you return... tell Belle I love her, and that she was right. I will see her again."

Ariel's smile indicated she would as she began to swim back to Storybrooke

In the jungles of Neverland on another part of the island, Neverland

Emma was walking ahead as Neal ran after "Hey, hey, hey, I'm sorry. I know I screwed up."

"Yes, you did. You both did." Emma said annoyed at both him and Hook "We almost lost our shot at capturing the shadow because you two were fighting over a lighter. If Thor and Steve didn't keep that thing busy we wouldn't have never caught it.

"It wasn't the lighter that we were fighting over, luv." Hook said feeling she knew full well what was going on.

"Okay, let me be very clear about something. If I had to choose someone... I choose Henry. He's the only love I have room for in my life." Emma said putting an end to this.

Both rejected lovers and the two Avengers followed Emma hoping they'd find the others.

Thor had watched the display with mixed emotions "Their rejected hearts could doom the journey."

Steve walked up to Hook "Look Hook" Steve realised he rhymed as he rephrased the statement "I know what it's life to lose a loved one"

"Regina?" Hook scoffed

"No. I lost someone else. Everyone I knew which I already told you." Steve reminded him "It's hard to get through it. And it still hurts. But we can't put ourselves above others. When they need us now more than ever."

Hook knew he was right "I never thought I could love again. I spent a lifetime putting Mila behind me. It'll take some time. Have you been able to do that?"

Steve still thought about Peggy. What he lost and what could have been. But the present was now. And who knows what the future could bring. It could bring a lot.

In the jungles of Neverland on another part of the island, Neverland

Tinkerbell walked through the bushes as she saw the couple reconciling "I was wondering if I'd see you again. But if you've come to talk me into helping you before you've found a way off this island, I still..."

David interrupted her "We found one... or we're about to."

Tinkerbell was still sceptical "I'm not sure I like the sound of 'about to.'"

"Pan's shadow. Emma went with Hook, Steve, Thor and Neal to capture it. That's our way off the island." Mary Margaret said revealing their plan

Tinkerbell didn't believe them "Capture Pan's shadow? Yeah, I'm not lifting a finger until I see some proof that you've actually succeeded."

Suddenly before she could finish her thought they arrived "Hey. Here's all the proof you need." Neal then got happy as he recognised her "It's been a long time, Tink."

Tinkerbell was happy to see him too "Bae? Is it really you?"

"Yeah. Most people call me Neal now." Neal told her.

"Banner you will be happy to know Mjolnir's powers are returning. By the time we reach Pan he may very well feel the thunder strike him in his place." Thor said revealing what happened.

Bruce didn't know whether to be grateful or intimidated "Well I guess that's good news for us and bad for him."

Hook interrupted the pleasantries however "We did it. "Are you finally ready to do your part, Tink?"

"Yes. Yes, I am." Tinkerbell answered

Everyone followed Tinkerbell but Neal called back to Emma "Uh, Emma?"

"Emma felt bothered he was still on this Neal...

"I... I... listen. I just wanna say that... you're right. About Henry. He is all that matters. And if he's the only thing that came from us being together? I'd say we did all right." Neal told her being truthful

Emma seemed to agree "Yeah. Now let's go get our son back."

Another part of the jungle, Neverland

Henry was walking through before Pan interrupted his walk "Why so glum, chum?"

"You said you weren't keeping any secrets." Henry said as he revealed what he knew "But you lied. I found Wendy."

Pan tried to 'fix' his mistake "Henry, I can explain."

Henry knew or at least he thought was the truth "She's dying, isn't she?"

"I'm afraid she is. Like much of the island, because the magic here is slipping away. I would've told you, but... I didn't want you to have that weight on your shoulders, knowing that a young girl's life depends on you." Pan told him

"So I'm the only one who can save magic?" Henry asked him.

"You are." Pan answered

"How do I do it?" Henry asked

"The question isn't how, Henry. It's where." Pan said as he urged him to follow "Follow me."

After a few minutes the two arrived at a rocky area as Pan pointed out a skull on an island "See that?"

"Is that skull rock?" Henry asked

"Yes. Inside is where our salvation awaits... a salvation that only the heart of the truest believer can bring." Pan informed him "

"Me?" Henry asked him

"That's right, Henry. But I won't lie to you. It won't be easy. It will require heroism and sacrifice." Pan informed him as he asked "The only question is, are you up to the task?"

"Yes." Henry answered.

The plan was falling into place. Nobody could stop Pan now.

Author's Note: So yeah that's that chapter finally done. Sorry for anyone who was waiting.

I've said before I would try and cut down what I think I could cut like if a scene with another character not connected to the heroes didn't need to be there that could be taken up by stuff involving the main characters and crossover characters or stuff involving flashbacks if I felt I couldn't tie them in someway or create a story around it. The more I look back through the season though the more necessary the flashbacks will be so I feel I can't cut them now.

I've mentioned in previous chapters I know but in order to not just tell the same as in the show I'm going to tie them back with the history of the MCU and the OUAT universe as we unravel how they've always been connected more than they realised. One of those is this the Regina and Steve flashbacks. Admittedly I'm jumping all over the place with them but I felt it was necessary given the flashbacks are usually non-linear.

So far in terms of character histories we've got Regina and Steve meeting in WWII, Gold having history with Asgard and Snow and Ariel briefly met Fandral and Sif without knowing where they came from to preserve the meeting with Thor as what the former believes is her first meeting with an Asgardian. I will probably have Regina and Thor eventually discuss how she studied his history when they believed it wasn't real. Now it's a matter of fleshing these histories out. Regardless though like I've said before in terms of how I'm writing the Avengers and their interactions with the OUAT characters I'm honestly still so far not satisfied with how I'm handling them mostly because I'm still not creating interesting enough dynamics I feel.

Bruce tried to help David which has been resolved now and he's got the Hulk back. As for Thor he's still without some of his power but he's slowly getting it back and I felt a place called Dark Hollow would allow for that to happen. There's also the past with Gold but I feel like I could do more? Again if you have any ideas then don't be afraid to suggest them. Again so far the only real dynamic I'm building is the romance between Steve and Regina which again I'm curious to hear if you like and could see working and how I could improve on building it? I explained in previous chapters how I plan to go about her and Robin Hood and Peggy and Steve but don't worry neither romance will be lost. And yes I know I repeat these points in every chapter.

Also Stan Lee made a cameo in this chapter. Writing Storybrooke scenes made it easier to feature him and while he may be gone the fact that this is a fanfic will allow him to live on in some way. Bringing back the other Avengers and their allies wasn't planned initially only for the end but I wanted to change things slightly because again I feel like I'm not doing enough to make things deviate but not so far from the story. Ultimately story outcome and the main points need and should be the same but the Avengers presence must impact things in someway and I don't know if I'm doing my best at that. I'm my own worst critic so I apologise for what seems like I'm beating myself up over this.

And if you want to make your own Avengers/OUAT crossover if this inspires you go ahead and write one. I'd be happy to read it. Part of why I wrote this was the lack of ones out there. Certainly will probably be better than what I've got. I'm my own worst critic.

Anyway I think that's it for now but knowing me I've forgotten some stuff. I hope you enjoyed the chapter and again any feedback you leave is appreciated. This is your friend Steve993 and I'll see you next time.