Unlikely Love

Chapter 5

The next morning Emma woke up early glancing at the bed to find it empty. Shrugging she pulled on her clothes and headed downstairs. She sighed as the pirate downed the rest of his rum and walked out as he'd seen her. She then spotted Neal leaning against the wall before she made her way over and together, made their way towards the awaiting horses. Hook ignored her before speaking not looking at the duo.

"We're not far from the mountain with about a half day ride before we start climbing" he found finished before hopping on his horse and trotting in the direction of the mountain not looking back. Sighing Emma got on the horse with Neal. They'd been travelling a couple of hours before they found a clearing and decide to rest before they carried on they're journey. Hook sat against the tree enjoying the sun kiss his hand face as his bright eyes reflected the light. Emma approached the peaceful figure before sitting down next to him.

"Swan" he acknowledged but still didn't look at her.she went to speak again before being interrupted by by a pair of lips against her own.She kissed back before he pulled away. Opening her eyes she found a pair of hazel eyes stating into her own realising she'd just kissed Neal.

"I was wondering if I could court you miss Swan" Neal smiled as Hook abruptly stood and made his way to the horses. Confused she nodded her head as he smiled before placing a chaste kiss to her soft lips. Grinning they walked over to the horses and quickly climbed up. She smiled contently unaware of the dark haired man.

"Right... Shall we?" Hook asked hoarsely before galloping in the direction of the lone mountain with a confused Emma and triumphant Neal behind. Soon enough the trio were nearing the narrow mountain path that was ahead however due to the darkness engulfing the area they stopped at a small tavern not to far in a small village with cobblestone roads and straw roofs with dark wooden doors. Entering the room Hook sensed something not right. Scanning the room for something out of the ordinary he froze slightly with a scowl on his face as he saw Neal guide Emma towards two lone barstools sending a triumphant smirk in his direction. Growling he turned away from the scene when a hooded figure in the corner sat at a round table swirling the contents of their mug caught his eye. Slowly he made his way over to the mysterious figure. He was a few feet away before the person tipped the table, sending it crashing to the floor and their drink flowing over the stone and darting out of the room with Hook hot on their tail. When they were a fair bit away the figure turned abruptly causing Killian to almost go crashing into them.

"Who the bloody he'll are you?" He snarled standing in a defensive position.

"Captain Hook" the figure chuckled darkly at the now, confused pirate.

"Who the bloodyhell are you?" He barked glaring at the dark hooded figure.

"Oh captain, I'm rather offended that you don't recognise me" he laughed yanking the hood from his face with a twisted grin on his face. Hook paled as he looked at the man standing in front of him.

"No...No!" He shouted as the other man giggled.

"Oh yes it is dearie" he smirked.

"Bloody demon" Hook snarled going for his sword but cut short as a hand burst into his chest and gripped his heart.

"See. Captain you've tried to kill me to avenge Emma Swan... Because you, know who she really is" he cackled gripping the heart tighter causing Killian to scream in agony.

"Hook!" Emma screamed running towards the scene . The man looked up at the blonde.

"Let him go" she growled.

"Oh how sweet that you've come to save your dear, dear captain when I saw you with my son" he grinned evilly.

"Who are you?" She questioned.

"The name's Rumplestiltskin. Now I have a pirate to skin" he smirked before trying to apparate but it didn't work. Frustrated he turned to Emma still squeezing the glowing heart in his hand.

"What did you do?" He shouted letting go of the pirate to advance on the smirking Emma.

"Oh please you know exactly what" she snarled as he reached an invisible force.

"You may be the most powerful sorceress but all magic comes with a price dearie and you'll be seeing me very soon" he giggled before disappearing into the cloud of smoke as the forcefield collapsed. Emma quickly ran over to the captain kneeling beside him as he lay still on the ground.

"Killian..." she whispered stroking his cheek before sighing in relief as he took in a large gulp of air shooting to sit up before being forced back to lie down.

"Emma?" He croaked.

"Shh" she whispered kissing his forehead. He suddenly pushed her away standing up and holding a hand out to her as he remembered to not let her get through to him because they can't become close.

"Come on love " he sighed pulling her to her feet offering a small smile before making his way into the tavern leaving a dazed Emma out. Ignoring the butterflies she went into the tavern afterwards trying to decipher what the he'll was going on...