: Zelena faked her death. She waits until Glinda gives Dorothy the Silver Slippers to return home. Once Dorothy is gone, Zelena reveals herself, banishes Glinda to the Enchanted Forest, and cements her control over Oz, realizing she can never be "good" if she is always second best. The Present: The Battle for the Baby
: As the heroes storm the clock tower, Zelena uses her magic to freeze them. However, Regina is able to resist. Having finally found happiness and love (with Robin Hood), Regina is now able to wield Light Magic . She blasts Zelena with white light, stripping her of her pendant and her powers. [S3E20] Kansas
: Rather than killing Zelena, Regina chooses the path of a hero. She spares her sister’s life, hoping she can eventually find redemption, and locks her in a cell. : Zelena faked her death
Long ago in Oz, Zelena rules with envy. Her reign is challenged when a young girl named Dorothy Gale arrives via a cyclone. Glinda, the Good Witch, believes Dorothy is the "one" mentioned in a prophecy—a powerful savior destined to defeat the ultimate evil (Zelena). The Present: The Battle for the Baby :
In the Once Upon a Time episode "" (Season 3, Episode 20), the story weaves between a high-stakes labor in Storybrooke and the origin of a legendary rivalry in Oz. It marks a turning point for Regina’s redemption and the climax of the Wicked Witch's plan. The Past: The Arrival of Dorothy
: While Zelena is powerless in her cell, Rumplestiltskin—seeking vengeance for the death of his son, Neal—breaks his promise to Belle. He sneaks into the cell and kills Zelena. As she dies, her body turns to stone and shatters, but her green life-force escapes, traveling to the clock tower and activating the time portal anyway. Key Character Developments
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