The Truest Love

Chapter 10: Home Sweet Home

Emma covered her mouth. Oh my God. What had she done. She had gambled away her son and brother's lives?! Every bone in her body had frozen and she couldn't breathe. Killian's voice was fading by the second even though he was standing two feet from her. He held her by the shoulders and was trying to get her attention, but Emma couldn't understand him over the ringing of her own ears. She felt sick. Emma's knees buckled as she gasped for air landing in her knees. It felt as if she was slowly dying. Regina was already crying and throwing things yet again. Killian still had a hold of Emma's shoulders. He brought her close for a hug and hugged her so tight that she started to relax. She could breathe again. The sound slowly came back, and Killian's voice for louder.

"Emma? Swan, are you okay?" Emma shook her head looking into his eyes with tears blurring her vision. Of course she wasn't okay. Henry and Neal could be dead right now for all she knew. He kissed her forehead. "We'll find them, Swan. I promise you. If it comes close then you can't stop me from giving up my heart for your son's life do you understand?" Emma shook her head no as Killian embraced her. How could Gold be so heartless? He was nothing but a beast. A monster. A trickster.

"What was that?" Emma muffled.

"You were having a panic attack, Swan. My father used to get them after he fought in the ogres war. Hugging always worked for him, so I tried it on you." He smiled down at her still shaking body start to slow.

"Well it worked," Emma said to him.

"Look," Regina said as Killian and Emma stood. "I would hate to destroy a sacred Captain Swan moment but we have to get going on finding my son," Regina stated.

"What the hell happened in here?!" Mary Margaret and David walked in carrying their weapons, Belle not far behind, they gaped at the destroyed room and then towards the three breathing heavily. Emma was still somewhat leaning on Killian for support on standing. Regina opened her mouth and told them. As Regina told the three, the light in their eyes faded. Belle went over to talk to Regina about Rumplestiltskin and Mary Margaret and David walked over to listen to what happened and if anything has been mentioned of Neal or Henry.

"He tricked us..." Emma said slowly.

"He cursed the town line. Anyone who crosses will die instantly..." Regina stated.

"He tricked us into making a deal," Hook said, "If we don't find Neal or Henry by Sunday at Sundown... Gold will send the two over the line," Killian put his head down not wanting to see the reactions he caused in everyone. He could sure as hell hear the wails of Snow and David trying to comfort her but failing. He too was weeping. The crocodile had done so much damage and was just sitting there in the throne, happy, looking down at the people he was making miserable. Killian couldn't stand it any longer. "Let's go," he said. "Im going to kill this beast with my bare hands if I have to," Killian started out the doors and the others followed. Belle paused.

"You guys have all had a rough day, and Rumple will only expect you to start making moves now," she said as everyone turned to listen. "Please... I will go to the shop and look for clues. All of you please go home and sleep for the night. You can all start working tomorrow," Snow turned back to her.

"I can't sleep when my son's missing," she claimed.

"Me either," Regina and Emma said simultaneously.

"You will have more energy which is more of a chance to find your son if you guys get some sleep," Belle said.

"I agree with Belle," Killian said.

David looked at his wife "we will find our son, but you need some sleep. Everybody meet back in Regina's vault at noon tomorrow." They all gave in eventually, feeling guilty. However, Belle had a point. They needed their energy.

They all went their separate ways home to get some rest, the town was eerily silent as they passed through to their houses. Killian drove Emma back to her house. As Emma got out of the car, Killian grabbed her hand and pulled her in for a kiss. He pulled away.

"What was that for?" She asked smiling. Their foreheads were touching and his breath on her face smelled minty from his gum.

"I thought you needed it after... after today" he said slightly smiling back at her. "Goodnight, Killian," she got out and paused before she shut the door.

"Hey, Hook..."

"Yes?" He said leaning towards the door.

"Could you stay with me tonight?" She asked holding her forearm. "I don't want to be alone tonight, it's the last thing I need." She made quick eye contact with him, nervous at what he would say.

"Of course I'll stay with you, Swan," he said giving her a reassuring smile. Killian turned off the car and got out. He stuffed the keys into his pocket and walked around to Emma. Putting his arm around her, they walked into her house, closing the door softly behind them.