The Kingdom of Misthaven

Chapter 8: Stories from Neverland; Stories from Misthaven

Emma

"I'm tired." I complained to Rumple. They've been openly teaching me magic and Lady duties for almost three and a half months now and I haven't had a break except when Killian would sneak me out of the palace. I've fallen deeply in-love with him though I don't want to admit it. "Emma, concentrate!" Regina stated throwing a ball of fire at me. I quickly deflected it as Rumple threw a ball or fire at me as well. "You're ready for the next step of your training." Rumple said as Graham came in smiling. I frowned confused. "He'll be teaching you hand-in-hand combat." Regina replied smiling. I sighed raising a brow at him. "Mi lady." He said bowing. I raised a brow amused. "We'll leave you both to it then." Rumple said as they walked out the room. "Ready?" Graham asked smiling. I sighed nodding. This is going to be a very tiring day.

Time Lapse: 5 hourls later

"Emma!" Hook called catching me before I collapsed. "Hi." I whispered weakly. "He pushed you too hard." He commented lifting me up and walked towards my room. I smiled leaning my head on his shoulder. He kissed my head as we walked in my room and he laid me on the bed. "I'll leave you to rest." He whispered pulling away, but I held his hand. "Stay, please." I whispered as he smiled at me and laid on the bed as I rested my head on his chest. "You still smell like strawberries." He commented as I listened to his breathing. "And you still smell like rum." I replied looking at him as he kissed me. I smiled kissing back softly.

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We pulled away as I rested my head on his chest again. "Come in." I hollered as Seraphina's and Roland's head popped out. "Good both of you are here. We didn't have to go through the whole castle looking for both of you." Sera commented closing the door after her. "What are you two doing here?" I asked raising a brow. "Let's just say a little birdie told us a very serious matter about a very serious scary ass shadow after your baby which hasn't been made." Roland replied grinning. "Roland, tell us now." Hook stated sitting up. "Calm down, Hook. What my brother is saying that Amelia made contact before we got here through a literal bird." Sera said smiling. He sighed in relief as I wrapped my arms around him. "Then why are you here?" I asked as both siblings sat on my bed. "Amelia warned us about Baelfire and your baby. We have to protect especially your unborn baby." Roland replied as we blinked. "How sure are you that we're even going to get married?" I asked as Killian stiffened. "Married?" Killian asked as both frowned. "Haven't you seen and felt your attraction?" Roland teased as I blushed burying my head on Killian's shoulder. "And they both blush red." Sera stated smiling.

"Alrighty then, it's settled. You both have to protect each other and we'll protect both of you." Roland said standing up. "Wait, you haven't told us what exactly do you mean." Killian said as Sera stood up as well. "Here." Sera said handing us a small bottle with something white inside. "What is it?" I asked as Roland started for the door. "Mix it with water and you'll see, but you both have to be there." Sera replied as she close the door behind her. "Do we do it now or just stay here?" Killian asked as I closed my eyes. "I'm really tired and I like the warmth you're giving me. We'll look at that tomorrow." I replied kissing his cheek and pulling him down with me as I laid on the bed. He chuckled putting the bottle in his pocket and let me lay my head on his chest. "Won't your parents bloody kill me?" He asked smoothening my hair. "I already have an excuse." I replied smelling him. He smelled like rum and his boat, but I liked it. "Teach me to stir the Jolly Roger?" I asked as he chuckled kissing my head. "When we have time, love. Your parents and your grandparents would want you to be prepared when Pan comes." He whispered kissing my cheek. "You talk like you know so much about him." I stated as he sighed.

I opened my eyes and looked at him. "You do know him." I said as he smiled nervously. "You can say that." He replied as he hid his Hook behind him. "Killian Jones, what are you not telling me?" I asked frowning. "I... You'd see me diferently." He replied nervously. "You know I hate lies out of all things." I stated frowning. He sighed taking my hand in his. "Are you sure you want to know, love? I was a different man back then." He replied kissing the top of my hand. "Please." I begged. He smiled and looked into my eyes. "I used magic beans to go to Neverland since they said there untold riches there, but we were attacked by the shadow and in order to keep my crew safe, I made a deal with Pan. We'd bring him children and he won't harm a single hair on my men... That all changed when I met Baelfire... Crocodile's son. We thought he was the boy Pan was looking for and I befriended him. The shadow saw him and it reported back to Pan. Pan made another deal with me..." He trailed off nervously. "Continue." I stated caressing his cheek as he closed his eyes. "In exchange for Baelfire, he'll release me and my men." He replied as I realized what he did. I sighed and kissed him softly.