Back in the Enchanted Forest—the year they couldn't remember—Regina and Robin Hood had formed an unlikely alliance. To find out who had taken over her castle, Regina used her magic to bypass the protective shield, only to find the halls draped in emerald green.
As the town gathered, a hooded figure lurked in the shadows. Emma gave chase, her heart pounding against her ribs. She cornered the figure in the woods, but instead of a witch, she found a flying monkey—a winged beast that shrieked before transforming into a cloud of green smoke. The Green Shadow [S3E13] Witch Hunt
As Zelena walks away, the camera lingers on her neck. There, tucked away, is the pendant—the source of her power. The hunt has begun, but the heroes don't realize that the "witch" is already inside the house, waiting for the perfect moment to take everything they have left. Back in the Enchanted Forest—the year they couldn't
In the present day, Emma and Regina teamed up to smoke out the "Wicked Witch." They announced a public meeting, claiming Regina was brewing a memory potion to restore what was lost. It was a bluff—a lure to see who would try to stop them. Emma gave chase, her heart pounding against her ribs
"We didn't just come back," Regina Mills whispered, her eyes sharp and cold. "We were brought back. And whoever did it took something from us."