I’ve been thinking about how Hook’s kiss didn’t work to bring the light Emma back and I got a theory. Belle’s kiss worked on Rumple because she loved him despite all the darkness. She loved knowing exactly what was/is. Hook’s didn’t because he “loves” Emma for what she was and not for what she is.
So this got me think on Swan Queen and how desperate to get the light Emma back. And this make me imagine this scene.
Regina: *kisses Emma* It didn’t work. Why didn’t work?
Emma: Because it wasn’t true love.
Regina: What?
Emma: It is not true love. You don’t love me for who I am anymore. You love the image you have of who I was. And honestly, that is pathetic.









