I’m pretty sure Eddy & Adam said at NYCC that it was the dark curse. They said that someone’s heart was used – which is what is needed for the dark curse. However I personally don’t think it was Emma that cast it.
Oh I see. I never attended or saw a clip/report of this, so I am going only by what I see, or not see on the show.
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Keeper of Regina's bravery