Cerulean Flames

Chapter Four- Havoc and Heroism

"I stand before you all today to explain my internal sympathies of this glorious city. I have loved it for as long as I can remember and will continue to help as much as I can." Hercules began as he looked to the crowd and saw Meg, Emma, Killian, and Robin in the front row. "But I also must inform you of a chaotic soul dangerous and vengeful. I cannot promise you my protection as I would like, so I ask that you all stay in one place-that way I am able to protect you. You will gather underground and stay there-bring only necessities. I am sad to say so but this is a time of selfishness and war. A war that will cost lives, but I will stop at nothing to end this once and for all."

"Who is the villain?" A random bystander called out.

"Hades."

The crowd erupted. Giving shouts and screams to the heavens.

"Please!" Hercules pleaded before them, making them all cease. "I am asking for your faith and trust in me. Please...."

The all nodded and applauded him before he finished his speech. "This is a glorious city with loving people. My heart is in the direct center of this city and will never fade nor cease. I love it with all my body and soul. And on happier news I am able to say this village will be aiding one more child; my child, with my beautiful wife." He said as he looked to Meg who was blushing. Her long red hair was in the iconic style it often was and she wore a plumb colored dress which stood out from the rest of the crowd. "Also, this group of people I am about to address will be your allies. I ask you treat them as such and give them no argument or hesitation for they will be obeying the orders I give." He looked to the group and motioned toward them. "Emma Swan. Killian Jones. Robin..."

"Hood." He said with a smirk..

"These will be your saviors. I can assure you will be safe with us. Now please hurry to the underground sanctuary. I send my love and faith with you all. Brace for war."

As he removed himself from the stage set before the people, he motioned toward them and came in close. Introducing his wife, and giving formalities, they eventually set off toward a giant columned house. Incredibly spacious and beautifully designed, it became obvious it had been Hercules's home. When they began talking strategy, Emma noticed how Killian was keen on standing outside on the balcony.

"Killian?" She asked with a gentle smile.

"Sorry love."

"What's on your mind?"

"We have never faced anything like this man before. This thing before...what if-"

"Don't say it. We won't lose each other again. I will promise you this. You have the other half of my heart. You must protect it."

"I swear to." He said pulling her in for a kiss.

Just as it became passionate, the sound of breaking pottery shattered the moment. They ran in to find Robin unconscious on the ground and Hercules with a stab wound to the stomach. Not deep enough to kill, but definitely enough to scar.

"He took Meg..." He said before he too fell unconscious.