Rumple and Belle's Twisted and Sweet Romance Evolution

When it comes to relationships on Once Upon a Time, it goes without saying that Rumple and Belle have one of the biggest fanbases. Not only does the couple portray two of Disney's most iconic fairytale characters, but over the years they have proven that true love really does conquer all. With so many breakups and makeups, it can be hard to keep track of it all. So, we've created this twisted but sweet evolution of their romance. Keep scrolling to relive their tale, which is old as time, and then check out everything we know about this season, so far.

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It all starts when Belle summons the Dark One to help her family.

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But she quickly learns that all magic comes with a price and is forced to be Rumple's maid.

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It goes without saying that their relationship starts off pretty rocky.

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But they eventually warm up to each other.

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And Rumple starts to care for Belle.

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So, Belle tries to break his dark curse with true love's kiss.

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He eventually apologizes, but it's too late, and Belle leaves the castle.

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Rumple is then led to believe that Belle is dead.

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But she is actually kidnapped by Regina, aka the Evil Queen.

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They finally have a heartfelt (and much anticipated) reunion in Storybrooke.

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They work on rebuilding their relationship with a "first date" at Granny's.

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Belle helps Rumple as he sets off to find his son.

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Her new persona, Lacey, is strangely attracted to Rumple's bad side and he starts to go full Dark One again.

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However, when Storybrooke is about to be destroyed, Rumple can't bare to be alone and restores Belle's memories with the Blue Fairy's potion.

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Even with her memories back and Storybrooke intact, the star-crossed lovers say adieu once more as Rumple travels to Neverland to find Henry.

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There is finally a happy moment between the two when they are reunited as a family with Rumple's son Neal.

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Just when things are looking up, Belle is devastated after Rumple sacrifices himself to save everyone from Peter Pan.

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He's eventually resurrected, but it's not what it seems and Neal eventually dies.

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The moment we've all been waiting for — Belle becomes Mrs. Gold!

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They start their honeymoon with the cutest Disney tribute ever and all seems to be well with Rumbelle.

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Until she finds out that he's been lying about his dagger, so she uses his own power against him and banishes him from Storybrooke.

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Of course he finds his way back, but Belle isn't so pleased. Not only has she moved on with someone else, but Regina steals her heart and forces her to say some not-so-nice things to her true love.

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Rumple makes a big romantic gesture by using her heart as a peace offering and bowing out gracefully — which, in turn, leaves Belle even more confused about how she feels.

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When Rumple is drained of the darkness, Belle doesn't leave his side until he is well.

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But it still isn't good enough for Belle, who believes Rumple has hurt her too many times for her to start over with him.

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Just kidding! After a selfless act, Belle forgives the Dark One and the two reconsummate their marriage.

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Which eventually leads to an unforeseen pregnancy. Good news, right? Wrong. In a flashback, Rumple promises his second child to a healer, and the contract now lies in the hands of Hades himself.