Fallen for Darkness

Chapter 15: Practice makes perfect

Killian followed Emma as she dragged him through the village by his hand, "Swan, what are we doing?" He asked. They stopped at a clearing and Emma let go of his hand "Practice" she answered, he looked confused "Practice?". She nodded "No offence Jones but you're not the best at sword fighting,".

Killian crossed his arms pouting jokingly "Straight forward answer as always huh Luv?"

Emma smiled rolling her eyes before walking around him

"What are you doing?" Killian asked confused

"Teaching you how to use a sword properly" Emma stood behind him and grabbed his right hand, while holding onto him by his belt with her free hand

Killian watched her as she grabbed his sword that she had given him earlier - well that explains everything - he thought

"Practicing with a sword should be easy for you it's in your blood, you brother knows how to use one, your cousins, your..... parents-"

"My mother too?"

"Yes actually" she answered hesitantly

"Should this shock me?"

"Don't let it. Your mother lies to you a lot" Emma put his sword away and hugged his waist

He smiled and spun her around until she was infront of him face to face

He cupped her face in his hands, "you're so beautiful, for a Pirate"
Emma smiled stepping closer "and you're very handsome, for an ex Prince" she said adding to their cute random banter they'd do instead of flirting. It didn't mean that Killian wouldn't not have dirty joke here and there, he enjoyed doing so just for Emma's ears.
He liked seeing her laugh, and question how a sheltered well-mannered mama's boy prince, would even be that dirty minded. He would always blame it on her.
He pulled her forward kissing her lips softly, and all seemed perfect. They were just a day's trip to the lost kingdom and to finding a way to free everyone and maybe even settle down.

With all the freedom Killian had on the ship he used the chance to sneak off to the market and buy a ring. Usually when Emma was asleep, and when she'd notice he left and ask he always answered without the full truth.
"well Swan, Since we are alone... I wanted to ask you something" he said quietly
"Oh?" Emma asked crossing her arms
"I know, we haven't been a thing for that long, but this all feels so right and, we are of age and we'll...."
He took a ring out of his pocket & got down on one knee, "Emma Swan, will you make me the happiest ex Prince on earth, will you marry me?"

"Yes" Emma smiled, "yes I will marry you"

Killian got up and put the ring on her finger before pulling her into a passionate kiss

It was perfect, too perdect. All seemed well.... Except

"STOP!" A female voice yelled - It was Alice!

Killian and Emma looked over both muttering the word 'No' a little too loud.

She ran over with Avery, Killian looked at him shocked and feeling a bit of betrayal on the inside. There were guards with them
"My Killian, you cannot marry this women" Alice said 'softly', but orderly. The way she did when she wanted to manipulate him and his choices.
"But mother-" Killian tried to protest, but the Queen wasn't taking it. She interrupted him "Enough is enough!, GUARDS, SEIZE HER!" Alice ordered. Emma and Killian drew out their swords ready to fight them "You wouldn't fight your own mother would you?" Alice asked as at least 13 guards surrounded them "You wouldn't hurt you own son, would you?" Killian said back, feeling even more hurt on the inside. He always felt unloved by his mother the moment he muttered the words 'I don't love Belle' he knew it would hurt the kingdom of he didn't marry her. But a loveless marriage full of disagreements and arguments would be much worse. However his mother didn't think so. Alice shook her head kissing her teeth, trying to sound as disappointed and protective as she could to get Emma back "Disobeying me isn't a smart move Killian"

"Neither is hurting the women I love, mother"

"It's not like they can hurt me Killian, I have my dagger with me" Emma reached for it on her belt but felt nothing, "I- I had my dagger"

"You mean this dagger?" Alice held it up smugly, Emma's eyes went wide in shock "n-no!"
"Dark One, surrender" Alice ordered. Emma did, dropping her sword down. "Good girl" Alice smiled "now, get rid of the thing you love most"

Emma was heartbroken at the thought and glanced over at Killian "no...."