Let's Sail Away, Love

Chapter 22: Found

Emma woke up wrapped in Killian's arms. She was wearing a soft silk nightgown that hugged her curves just right. He was wearing just some boxer shorts and she did not mind one bit.

Emma tried to get up but Killian just pulled her closer.

"Mmm where are you going, love?" He whispered in her ear.

"To finish my letter. The sooner I get it to them the better." She spoke softly.

"Alright," Killian slowly let her go and Emma was getting up but she pulled her in again. "But come back when you're finished." He growled in hear ear.

"Oh, I will." Emma said seductively and pecked his lips then went to the desk.

Emma scribbled a few things but she eventually wrote something she could agree with.

Her eyes teared up thinking of how worried they must have been. She whistled for a bird from out the circular window. Emma tied the letter to his feet and gave him a name.

"Take this to Prince Charming, to David Nolan." She said.

And just like that, the bird took off. Emma watched it fly away and once it was out of sight, she crawled back into bed with Killian.

He welcomed her with big warm arms as a comforting hug. Emma nestled into his touch denying the tears threatening to spill. She gave in to the sleep that clouded over her and shut her eyes. Before she noticed, a tear slipped from her closed eye.

Killian wiped it away and held her tighter....

Somewhere on the sea...

Charming was staring out at see on the deck of his royal ship. A bird perched on the railing in front of him. He removed the letter and opened it.

Dear Mom and Dad,

Don't worry about me. I am safe and happy. I'm sorry I never said goodbye but you would've never let me go if you knew. I'm in love with a wonderful man. He loves me too. We're happy. I love you both so much and I will see you again.

Your daughter,
Emma

"She's okay." He sighed. What if it's a lie? What if my baby is suffering? He quickly wrote back and sent the bird back. David watched it fly away and instructed his men to follow.

Aboard the Jolly Roger....

Killian woke up the tapping on his window. He got up to investigate and saw a white bird pecking at the glass. He opened the window. The bird flew in and landed on Emma's back.

She stirred and Killian tried to shoo away the vermin. He won't move until Emma untied the letter from his ankle.

When she finally did, it immediately left. Emma shook her head opening the letter. Killian began getting dressed while she looked over it once and sighed.

"What does it say, Swan?"

"My dad...he thinks I was lying in the letter. He's still looking and he thinks he's close." Emma looked down at the paper on her lap. Killian sat next to her taking the paper from her hands and put it aside.

"It's going to be alright. He'll understand." He consoled her.

"Yeah," Emma leaned on his shoulder. "I hope so."

They both stayed quiet after that. Who knows for how long. Their time was interrupted by Smee barging in.

"Cap'n, we have a problem," he said breathing heavily.

Emma jerked up, "My father?" She said under her breath.

"Stay here, my love, I'll be right back. I promise."

She nodded and Killian kissed her forehead. He got his sword and went on deck.

"What's the problem, men?" He asked nonchalantly as unknown men climbed aboard his ship.

"We're looking for a girl." One man said.

"Aren't we all?" Hook chuckled. "Well, you won't find any here. This isn't a tavern."

"Oh no, not any girl. The princess of Misthaven to be exact." Another responded.

"Princess? You think a princess would be aboard a pirate ship?" Hook stepped closer.

"You tell me, Hook." A taller, bufer man stepped in front of his men.

"Davy Jones." Hook growled. "Get the bloody hell off my ship! Now!"

"I think I'll stay for a while. Maybe look around." He circled the deck being followed by Killian's eyes, "You see, the price on that spoiled brat's return is quite a sum. I'm very surprised to find that you haven't claimed it. Certainly a man of you callous demanor would have by now."

"I said, get the bloody hell off my ship!" Hook shouted.

"Let me go!" Emma shrieked. She was dragged aboard by two men Killian hadn't noticed. Emma struggled to get free but the men were strong.

Killian tried to hide his emotions. Davy Jones were harm her more if he knew of Killian's feelings for her.

"Let her go." He simply stated, "While you're at it, get off my ship."

"No." Davy smiled.

"It wasn't a request, mate. Let her go, now!" He raised his voice and Killian's emotions soon surfaced.

"You care about her..." Davy figured out, "Well then you'll just have to forget about her. Put her on my ship!" He shouted to his men.

"No!" Killian screamed going to her. Before he could even get close, Davy's men held him.

"Killian!" Emma struggled.

"I think I'll keep her for a while...have some fun." Davy smiled, "You'll get over her. Just do what you usually do, stick to bar whores. Not like this blondes any different."

As soon as Emma was hidden away in Davy's ship, his crew left the Jolly Roger. Not before firing canon balls into their main sail.

Captain Hook and his crew were stranded.

Emma was taken prisoner by Davy Jones.

And Prince David was still hopefully searching for his daughter.