Finding Love

Chapter 4

EVIDENCE

Hook and I walk back through the portal into my sister's bed chambers. "Evidence?!" Regina says shocked seeing me with Hook instead of our mother.

"Hello, sis. Miss me?" I ask with a fake smile. I'm not going to happy to see her if she never once tried to save me.

"I told you to bring back my mother! Not her!" Regina growls at Hook.

"Now, now. Let's not blame this on him. He's only in this for his revenge. I put mother under a sleeping curse and since she does not have her heart inside her body, she's trapped in an endless sleep. And thanks to your plan bringing Hook to Wonderland, I'm back!" I grin.

"Evidence, here was kind enough to share that if I went down with the curse I wouldn't remember who I was or even know that I wanted to kill him. You lied to me." He says to Regina as he scratches his jaw with that lovely hook of his.

"Guards! Seize them!" Regina yells angrily.

I wave my hand using my magic to slam them into the wall. "Seriously? I'm quite powerful too, Regina. You can't beat me little sis. Now I suggest you rethink this curse idea and enjoy your moments of peace in exile." I say choking her with my magic.

"I- can't! I...hate...h-her!" Regina hisses through her teeth.

"I don't care! If I even hear another word or whisper that you are about to cast the curse, I will kill you. I'm not the nice person I once was, 'Gina. Mother has made me into the monster she always wanted you and I to be." I growl.

"What did she do to you?" Regina whispers holding her throat after I let her go.

"That doesn't matter. What matters is that you listen to my warning. See you around, Regina." I reply holding back my tears and poof Hook and I away to his ship.

"Ah, thank you, me lady. I'm in your debt." Hook says nodding at me.

"Just get us out of the Queens waters. She might have listened to my warning but that doesn't mean she's not going to try and kill us with her men." I reply.

Hook nods and in a couple minutes his crew and I were in the middle of the ocean just sailing to no where special.

"Now, why don't you share with me how you'll help me with my vengeance. Now that your sister won't be casting the curse." Hook says walking up to me.

I stare out at the endless sea and give him a smile. "First tell me who it is you want vengeance on. You called him the crocodile when you talked with my mother?"

"Aye, luv. Rumplestiltskin or the DarkOne. Whatever you want to call him. I've been wanting to kill him for decades. Now I know there is a dagger that can end his existence. I need to find out where it is and than kill him." He says clenching his fist and slamming it down in the edge of the ship.

My eyes widen and I stiffen. Shit. He's after my father and I just promised to help him get revenge. This is not turning out the way I wanted it to.

"Why do you want to kill him so much? Is revenge really what you want? It'll only leave an empty hole in your heart." I ask looking up into his eyes which was a mistake. He's so handsome and I have the sudden urge to kiss him.

"He killed my Mila and took my hand. For that I will take his life. Along with anything or anyone that he loves. I still have my ship and me crew. Filling that hole won't be hard." Hook answers moving my hair out of my face with his hand.

"I can distract him long enough for you to get inside his castle and find the dagger. He won't see it coming." I whisper giving Hook a fake smile. It's not a complete lie because I believe my father still has no clue that I am alive or that I even exist.

Hook tilts his head studying my face. "Hmm. You said Regina was your half sister. If the king was not your father, than who was?"

"Why are you so interested in my family history, Hook?" I ask.

"No reason. I'd just like to get to know you more if you will be on my ship for a while." He shrugs.

"Speaking of which, where exactly are we going? We're headed away from the enchanted forest not towards it."

"Ah, yes. I forgot to mention that we'll be taking a quick trip else where. To a realm called Neverland. I'm sure you've heard of it." He grins as the ship is somehow lifted off the water and has started to fly into the sky.

"Yes, I've heard stories. I've actually met Pan once a long time ago. He had been in the vicinity of our estate and playing his pan flute. I followed the sound and watched him and dozens of boys I had seen in the village. He sent me back home because I was a girl. He was confused as to why I had heard the music when only boys were supposed to hear it."

Hook's eyes widened. "You could hear the music? Only boys who feel abandoned by their parents can hear it."

I smile sadly. "I guess I count as a lost girl. I've never felt love from anyone but my sister and even she looked at me weirdly." I shrug and hug myself as I keep my eyes away from Hook's penetrating gaze.

"You'll find someone. I never thought I'd find love and I did. You can find love too." He says his voice as rough as the open sea. He grabs my chin and gently tilts my head so I'm facing him. His eyes are so beautiful I could get lost in them.

"You're very optimistic. But thank you for saying that. I have recently found out who my father is and I've always wanted to meet him." I say trying to stop myself from doing something I'd regret.

"LAND HO!" One of the crew members yell after we drop down on open waters and I turn away from Hook to see Neverland. I can feel his warm breath down the back of my neck and I desperately try to ignore it.

"Luv, I suggest you get some rest. We're going to be here for a few days. The captain's quarters are the first door on your right." He tells me in a low gentle manner.

"Alright. I'll see you in a few hours then." I whisper with a small smile and go down below deck to get some rest.