Chapter 7: Don't Think I Don't Know (Emma's P.O.V)

After eating breakfast with everyone, we decided to do more investigating. Mary Margaret really wanted to help find Elsa, saying she was the best tracker we had. David agreed to stay with Neal and Henry.

Killian, my mother and I left to meet Regina at her house. Robin, Rumple and Belle were waiting there for us. "Shouldn't you be resting?" Regina asked Mary Margaret when she saw her. "I made a quick recovery," she smiled. "It's been three days," Regina replied, "Go home and rest," "No," Mary Margaret laughed, walking inside.

Regina sighed and let Killian and I in. "So, Belle, did you find anything about Elsa?" I asked once we were in the living room. "Um, yeah," she said handing me a small brown book entitled "The Tale of the Ice Queen" "Henry's book didn't have anything?" Regina asked. I shook my head.

"Not from our land. Wonderful," she sighed. Killian shifted uncomfortably. "You know her, don't you? Why does she want to kill you?" Robin asked him. "Long story..." Killian trailed off. "I've got time," Rumple said.

He told us the story of being at the bar and pushing her into the water. When he was done, I looked at him beside me. "Really? You're kidding, right? Jerk!" I said. "My brother had just died. I was angry at everyone and everything," he whined.

"So you push an innocent woman into the ocean?" Belle asked. "She tried to kill me!" Killian defended himself. "Okay, enough. It was a long time ago, he's changed, you all know that, moving on," I said, tired of arguing over this.

Belle explained what she had found in the book. "The previous Dark One," she glanced at Rumple, "Zoso... He found her and made a deal with Elsa, Natalie at the time, that he'd save her if she promised to kill you, Killian. He gave her ice powers, saved her life... Everything" she explained.

"Okay, what is it with dark ones wanting to kill me?!? I never met him!" Killian exclaimed. "Yeah, and that's the weird part. When he died, Elsa hadn't killed you yet, so she was trapped in the vase. But the story never explains why he wanted you dead..." Belle trailed off nervously.

"Wonderful. Anyone want to go back and find out? Because I've done my share of time travel this week and I'm not planning on going back," Killian said, annoyed. "Okay. Killian, you're fine, she won't kill you I won't let her," I promised, he sighed. I walk over to him and took his hand.

"You're safe," I whispered in his ear. He nodded nervously. I took his arm, I could tell he was freaking out and decided he needed some fresh air. "We're gonna go outside, okay?" I said to the others. Everyone nodded, probably knowing he was scared.

"What's going on?" I asked once we were in Regina's backyard, sitting on lawn chairs side by side. "She wants me dead..." Killian answered. "I already told you. I won't let her hurt you," I promised again. "I almost lost you yesterday! What if she pulls something like that on me! What if it can't be undone! What if... What if we lose each other?!?" He exclaimed.

"We won't! If there's two things you're good at, they're surviving and blowing my mind doing it," I said, trying to cheer him up. He smiled slightly. "You think so?" He asked hopefully. I kissed him in response. "Come on," He said, helping me up, "let's go get rid of this ice-blasting wench," he smiled at me.

I nodded happily and we went inside, his arm around my waist. "-so cute together!" I heard Mary Margaret squeal as we entered the house again. I looked up at Killian and rolled my eyes with a smile.

"We need a plan," Rumple said after we sat back down. "Emma's magic is still getting stronger. She isn't done learning yet, but can certainly overpower Elsa with ease. We just need to get her close enough," he explained. "Wait, wait, wait! I'm not going head to head with another villain! Can't Regina and you help?" I asked.

"Elsa doesn't know who you are. She knows me, knows I have magic, probably knows I killed Zoso," he said, "Regina and I can distract her while you sneak up and kill her," "What happened to heroes don't kill?!?" I asked, looking at Regina for backup.

"A time portal happened," Killian said. I sighed, "I don't... Wanna kill her!" I said. "Emma, it's kinda the only way..." Regina said, "she's threatening the life of you boyfriend and true love," she said.

I sighed, resting my head on Killian's shoulder. "I know," I said sadly, "can we figure out how to get rid of her later? This can be our plan right now, but I want to think of something! There has to be a way without killing her, I'm sure," I said.

Everyone grudgingly agreed with me and we left. Killian and I drove Mary Margaret home and left again to go buy the apartment Henry had found. On the way there, I decided to ask him. "Why do you think she didn't recognize you when she saw us?" I questioned.

"Well, I must say, I looked quite different then," Killian said. "How so?" I asked. "For one, I had a completely different outfit, and I must say, even I barely recognize myself in it. Apart from that, I had much longer hair back then," he said. I nodded.

He did look quite different than he did in his leather. I kinda liked it though. "Well, I'm glad she didn't," I said, keeping my eyes on the road. She chuckled quietly. "I know you're worried Killian, but last night we made a lot of progress with my magic," I assured him.

"Why did you start saying that?" He asked. "Saying what?" "Killian. Why did you start calling me that? You know, before I got my hand back?" He asked. "Well, you weren't really the villain Captain Hook anymore," I said, "You'd changed. You weren't Hook anymore. Hook was the name of a vengeful man who'd do anything to kill his enemy," I said.

"That's not you. You're a sweet man who at times can be stupid, but you gave up your revenge for me. Don't think I never knew that. I was being stubborn before. I fell in love with you in Neverland, but wouldn't admit it, even to myself. When you came back for me in New York, I knew. Every man I've ever loved has left me. You came back for me,"

Killian looked at me in awe. I continued "My parents have this saying. 'If you love someone, and they love you, they'll always come back for you,' you came back. Like I said, I realized that I loved you, but I was so scared that I would get my heart broken again that I just... I wouldn't let my walls down. When you followed me through that portal, I knew. You would never leave me," I sighed.

"Emma... I... I wouldn't ever leave you. I'm glad you know that. I love you," he said warmly, "sorry, I'm speechless. I've been waiting since the day we met for you to realize that I've changed for you. Thank you," he said, a tear streaming down his cheek.

"I love you too, you're welcome Killian, it's true and I'm so proud of you for it," I said, pulling into parking spot at the real estate office. After we 'officially' bought the apartment, we went back to my parents' apartment to tell them.

"Mom! We were getting worried!" Henry said, hugging me as I walked in. Killian smiled at us. "You too," he said, hugging Killian as well. Killian looked shocked. He smiled at Henry and hugged back.

"Guess what, kid?" I said, "you know that apartment you found? We just bought it!" I said. "Together right?" Henry asked looking between us. I laughed and nodded. I was really happy I didn't have to deal with David being all protective over me. He and Mary Margaret were sitting at the kitchen table, happily smiling.

"Yeah, kid. Together," I said, looking at Killian with a smile. "Good, I was hoping you would, but the other day,m you seemed to hate him so you know," he said, getting a laugh out of Killian. "I know, right?!? You mother's a complicated woman eh, lad?" He said.

Henry laughed. "Killian? Do you wanna go to the park? We could practice with my wooden swords! My dad taught me a bit," he sighed and looked down, before looking back up at Killian. "But I want to learn more," he said, not as excited before. I knew Henry was silently struggling with Neal's death,

I hoped Killian and David could help him through. So far, David had helped a lot, but maybe having someone that Henry could look up to as a father instead of a hero, a grandfather would help. Between Killian and Robin, we'd get him through this.

"Yeah, why not?" Killian said happily, leading Henry out the door. "Have fun!" I called after them. I turned around to two smiling parents. I really hoped I wasn't going to get the boyfriend talk. I wasn't so lucky.
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So I've decided to (maybe) write The Princess and the Pirate as a book instead of a chapter. Or maybe as one of the last chapters in this book. (Not that you care) anyway, thanks so much for reading! Vote and comment, it makes my day! Later,

~Jillchair8e