THE BLACK FAIRY'S BACKSTORY IS REVEALED WHILE RUMPLE'S DESTINY IS CHANGED FOREVER, ON ABC'S 'ONCE UPON A TIME'

"The Black Fairy" - In flashback, after Rumple's mother, Fiona, learns from his fairy godmother that his destiny is prophesized, she does everything in her power to keep it from happening. Ultimately, Fiona will have to make a decision that will change the course of both their lives forever. Meanwhile in Storybrooke, Rumple faces a similar delimna, on "Once Upon a Time," SUNDAY, APRIL 30 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network.

"Once Upon a Time" stars Ginnifer Goodwin as Snow White/Mary Margaret, Jennifer Morrison as Emma Swan, Lana Parrilla as the Evil Queen/Regina, Josh Dallas as Prince Charming/David, Emilie de Ravin as Belle, Colin O'Donoghue as Hook, Jared S. Gilmore as Henry Mills, Rebecca Mader as the Wicked Witch/Zelena and Robert Carlyle as Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold.

Guest starring are Keegan Connor Tracy as Mother Superior Blue Fairy, Beverly Elliott as Granny, Giles Matthey as Gideon, Stephen Lord as Malcolm, Jaime Murray as Black Fairy, Sara Tomko as Tiger Lily, Yasmin Abidi as Midwife and Kristina Lao as Peasant Mother.

"The Black Fairy" was written by Jerome Schwartz and Dana Horgan and directed by Alrick Riley.

"Once Upon a Time" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format with a 5.1 channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to the airdate.