Sails of Destiny

A Princess's Farewell

Snow had stayed with the crew of the Jolly Roger for an entire month. The time had been precious—filled with laughter, adventure, and reconnection. But now, as they made port in a bustling harbor, it was time for Snow to move on.

She changed back into her old clothes, her heart both light and heavy as she prepared to leave. She knew she had to return to her allies—Charming and the dwarfs—who were waiting for her back in the Enchanted Forest. But saying goodbye to her sister was never easy.

Amira stood on deck, her eyes filled with emotion as she watched Snow prepare to leave. Once Snow was ready, she approached her sister, wrapping her arms around her in a tight hug.

"I'm going to miss you," Amira said softly, her voice thick with emotion.

Snow hugged her back just as tightly, her eyes closing for a moment as she held her sister close. "I'll miss you too, Amira. But I know you're where you need to be. And when the time comes to take Regina down, I know you'll be there."

Amira pulled back slightly, nodding firmly. "I will. You can count on it."

Snow smiled, her eyes brimming with warmth and pride. She took a step back, glancing around at the crew, then looked back at her sister. For the first time, in front of Killian and the rest of the crew, she spoke words that made Amira's heart swell with both pride and love.

"You know," Snow began, her voice carrying a hint of teasing, "I think 'pirate princess' is more fitting for you than just first mate. You will always be a princess, Amira, even though you're a pirate now."

The crew cheered at Snow's declaration, and Killian looked at Amira with a proud smile. Amira blushed slightly, her heart swelling at the affectionate title. She was both—a princess and a pirate—and for the first time, she felt like she could fully embrace both parts of herself.

Snow gave Amira one last, warm smile before stepping back. She glanced at Killian, giving him a nod. "Take care of her, Captain," she said, her voice filled with a mixture of sternness and trust.

Killian, with his ever-present smirk, nodded back. "You have my word, Snow," he replied, his voice sincere. "I'll protect her with my life."

Snow smiled again, knowing her sister was in good hands. She turned to Johanna, giving the older woman a tight hug. "Thank you for always watching over us," she said softly.

Johanna's eyes glistened as she hugged Snow back. "Always, dear Snow. You take care of yourself, and stay safe."

With that, Snow stepped down from the Jolly Roger, her heart heavy but resolute. She waved one last time before disappearing into the bustling harbor. Amira watched her until she was out of sight, her heart aching at the thought of parting again.

Killian came up beside her, his hand resting gently on her shoulder. "Are you all right, love?" he asked, his voice soft.

Amira turned to look at him, a small smile playing on her lips. "I'll be okay," she replied, her voice steady. "It's just... saying goodbye is always hard."

Killian nodded, understanding the feeling all too well. He gave her shoulder a reassuring squeeze. "She'll be all right. And when the time comes, we'll be there to help her."

Amira nodded, her heart swelling with determination. She looked back at the crew, who were watching her with a mix of support and admiration. She could see the warmth in their eyes, and it made her feel stronger.

Briggs, ever the spirited one, stepped forward with a grin. "Pirate Princess, huh? Seems like we need to start treating our first mate with a bit more respect!" he called out, earning laughter and cheers from the rest of the crew.