Captain Swan ~ One Shots

Heroes don't kill

A/N: I don't know why it came into mind, but it did so... here you are guys.
Just a plot twist about the finale of 4x18.
I really hope you enjoy it!

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"Put the gun down Cruella."

Emma's eyes never left the other woman's. Neither when her son's terrified voice echoed, asking for help.

"It's gonna be ok Henry." She reassured him but she didn't recognise her cold voice.

"I'll do it savior. Believe me I will."

Her eyes narrowed even more and she lifted her already sparkling hands instinctively.

"No." She breathed but she wasn't sure if she said it out loud. Her whole body was trembling from anger and she knew she couldn't control it for much longer.

"Put your hands down savior. We both know you're bluffing!"

Was she really bluffing? Or...? She would kill her; she knew it. All that mattered was Henry. And she would protect him no matter what.

"That's my son." She whispered in an effort to make Cruella give up. But she obviously failed.

"And you're a hero. And heroes don't kill."

There didn't need to answer. She just lifted her hand higher when something cold grabbed it and made her turn around. It was a ridiculously familiar cold object that she new far too well. Her eyes traveled from it to the man's eyes but he wasn't looking at her. His eyes were locked exactly where Emma's had been a moment before and his hand was holding her gun.

"Aye. But villains do." He hissed and the trigger was pulled before he could realize it.

It was a wrong step that made Cruella fall down the cliff.

"Mom."

Henry's weak call woke her up from the shock and she rushed to hug him.

Killian lowered his hand the moment Emma's parents came from behind him.

"What happened?" David asked anxiously.

"Did she...?" Mary Margaret wasn't able to continue.

"No." Killian turned to look at them. "She didn't." He replied quietly wanted only them to hear it. However, Emma who had walked up to them with Henry caught his arm and he looked down.

"Thank you." She said with a soft smile.

"It's ok love. It wasn't the first time." He tried to make things more comfortable but he regretted it when Emma's look became scolding and sad at the same time.

He decided to avoid it by turning his attention to the boy. "Everything alright lad?" Henry nodded shyly and replied a quick "Thank you" that made Killian smile. "Ahh. Consider it as a one of your adventures." He said and winked at him.

"Well, let's all go to the loft." Mary Margaret was smiling and Henry walked in her hug when she lifted one hand for him.

Her parents walked first while Emma grabbed Killian's arm that was waiting for her.

"How are you feeling, love?" His voice was more vulnerable that he wanted. He felt her hand reaching for his and clinging their fingers together.

"No dark; that's for sure. " She teased him but one moment later her look became serious. She stopped walking, making him do the same. "You have to stop worrying about this, Killian. From the moment Ursulla told you about Gold's plan you've changed. You're sad and anxious the whole time."

"Swan, are you kidding me? You were going to kill her; and don't tell me I'm wrong because you know I can read you. Since when are you ready to kill someone so easily?"

"Since the moment this someone is threatening the people I love." She complained with the same loud tone as his.

"You'd never thought of killing before, Emma. And you had lots of people you could have killed because they threatened someone you love."

"Fine. What do you want to hear? That I'm already dark? Yes, I am dark."

This stubborn woman definitely wanted to drive him crazy. "Bloody hell, Emma. I'm just trying to protect you."

"I don't need protecting! I can save myself from anything. "

And here it is. Walls up again and him outside. "It's no shame to use some help!"

"I just need you by my side. But as it seems you can't do this. " She walked pass him but his voice made her stop again.

"So killing Cruella wasn't standing by you side?"

"No, it was you trying to protect your happy ending."

"Which is you!" He breathed heavily trying to calm himself down. He took some big steps and stood in front of her. "Why are we fighting? " He asked desperately.

"Because you're overreacting." She replied calmer than before and brought her hand to his cheek caressing it. "But if you want to protect your happy ending you need to stop acting like a villain. You've come too far to fall back into the darkness now."

This time her voice was almost whispering and soothing. He leaned his head and touched their foreheads. His hand and hook caressing the small of her back. "I can't lose you."

His pleading voice caused her a small smile while her free hand cupped the other side of his face. "You won't." She assured him and her lips touched his in order to prevent him from telling something more.

She didn't know what Gold had in mind or how difficult would it be for her to fight him, but she wouldn't lose Killian, in any case.