Under the Town

Chapter 13: Happy Endings

Hades had transported Emma and him up to his throne room. He slowly walked past Emma, taking a seat on his throne. Emma kept her eyes on him, keeping her guard up and her emotions hidden.

"Ah, isn't this better?" Hades said as he adjusted to his throne. Emma didn't respond, her fists clenched.

"Why are you so tense?" Hades asked rhetorically. 

"What do you want with me?" Emma asked him impatiently. Each word that came out of her mouth sounded stronger, as if she was slowly gaining her confidence.

"I'm no different, I want what everyone wants with you." Hades taunted. Emma didn't respond. 

"The savior." Hades hissed out. "I was told you're to bring the happy endings back, to everyone." 

"You want your happy ending?" Emma asked blatantly. Hades' expression went cold as Emma continued.

"What is being the ruler of the Underworld not good enough for you?" Emma asked, hesitating a bit with a few words. At this, Hades pushed himself off of the throne, making his way towards Emma.

"It has it's perks," He hissed.

"I don't get it,. You're Hades. You control everything down here. Can't you just. make your happy ending?" Emma questioned. Hades got angry and stepped closer to Emma.

"If my happy ending was within my reach, do you think you would have lasted this long in the Underworld? No, my happy ending isn't here." he explained. Emma's face went pale.

"What exactly is your happy ending?" she asked skeptically.

"Nothing that concerns you Miss Swan," Hades grimaced. Emma rolled her eyes at the nickname she has heard all too many times.

"If you think I'm going to help you get something without knowing what it is, you're wrong."

"And you're just as stubborn as the pirate said," Hades snapped, turning away from her. Emma stood still, not sure what to think of that remark.

"If you must know," Hades continued, his tone a bit cooler. He turned to face Emma. "It's a person. A girl. My one, true love." he announced.

"And she's not in this world," Emma gathered, not meeting his eyes.

"How am I supposed to help you with that?" she continued. "She's alive and your..." 

"Stuck down here. Yes I'm well aware. But I know what the savior is capable of, I've heard so many stories of you and your powers, all I need is transport to your land. This, Storybrooke."

"What makes you think I trust you enough to bring you back with my family to Storybrooke? I don't even know how to get you there." She stuttered. 

"I don't need your trust. I just need your magic, and I'm willing to force you if you do not cooperate." Emma rolled her eyes at this.

"I think you've got the wrong person, I can't help you," she explained.

"Oh. I see," Hades said, his face looking gloomy. Emma stiffened her posture, thinking maybe she had a chance to leave.

"Are we done?" Emma asked, concerned for her own safety. "Can I go?"

"Can you go?" Hades repeated, chuckling as his lips moved into a sharp grin. "you can leave, once I can leave." 

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The gang had been walking for hours, with Killian leading the way. Snow and David were both suspicious about their new ally, Milah. David went up to talk to Killian.