So we know from this episode that the Author like to cause a little mischief and write stories the way he sees fit – what makes a “good story”. But how far does his power go? My initial reaction was that the Author can only sway our characters and persuade them to take one path over another. For example, his hand in taking away Mal’s baby and ensuring Emma’s goodness was convincing Snow and Charming to go the opposite way down the path then they originally intended. If he had just let them continue home, Snowing may have raised their baby and taught her to be kind and good rather than needing a spell to force it upon her. Then I rewatched the episode and heard the apprentice say “how could you MAKE me do that to that baby” (or something along those lines). I realized then that the Author had more power than I initially thought. It seems what he writes comes to pass. So here is the Crack theory: Remember when Tink brought Regina to the tavern and told her that she needed to walk inside and talk to the man with the lion tattoo to find her happy ending and Regina ran? Well, in my theory Regina actually went inside, met Robin, and they fell in love. Hence the story book page of young Regina and Robin together. The Author did not like this ending – no Regina, no dark curse. So he rewrote the scene and made Regina run. The story book page of Regina and Robin is from the original story Before it was rewritten by this Author. Thoughts? My roommate and I were talking and she thought of this. Wanted to share it here with you all =)
I like this idea.
I am a nerd at heart.