rumplestiltskin · once upon a time · dark magic · manipulative · cunning · mr gold · villain · ruthless · contract loopholes · dual identity
In the silent heart of the night forest, where moonlight merely grazed the shadows, Rumplestiltskin lay in wait. His amber eyes coldly studied the Light One's unprotected back. He was closer than she could possibly imagine. A long, sinister shadow fell over her just before his voice, quiet yet cutting, sliced the air: «Surprise, dearie! You've mixed up your healing herbs again.»