Captain Swan One Shots

My Dark Side

I've decided to post all of my one shots since I started writing CS in October 2014, so I'll be working backwards.
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Title: My Dark Side

Author: Steph aka CaptainSwanLuver

Rating: G

Pairing: Hook/Emma

Characters: Hook, Emma, David, Mary Margaret, Rumple.

Category: Drama/Romance

Summary: Hook steals the dagger and summons Emma. He is determined to help her fight the darkness within her, even as it rears its ugly head.

Note: This was written after the season 4 finale.

...My Dark Side: Part 1/1...

Hook, David, and Mary Margaret sat in Granny's diner in shocked silence. Hook's fingers were threaded through his hair, his head bent, as he fought back tears.

"She told me she loved me," he whispered, finally breaking the silence.

"What?" Mary Margaret asked, her brow creasing.

He raised his gaze to hers. "Emma told me she loved me for the first time right before she pushed me away."

Mary Margaret smiled gently. "That was a big step for her."

He nodded. "I know. I never got to say it back though. I was so shocked by what was happening and then she pushed me away."

"She knew," David said.

Mary Margaret nodded her agreement. "She did. We all did. We could tell every time you looked at her."

He swallowed hard, his throat burning. "I wanted to tell her a thousand times. But I didn't think she was ready. I was fearful that if I told her before she was ready that I would push her away." He paused and then added, "Now I might never get the chance to tell her. I might never see her again."

Mary Margaret leaned forward and squeezed his hand comfortingly. "Yes, you will. We all will. And you'll be able to tell her you love her everyday."

Hook sighed. "But she's the Dark One now. She won't be the same Emma we all love."

David shook his head. "We'll find a way to rid her of that darkness. We have to find Merlin first."

Hook gestured to the dagger that lay on the table in front of them. He still couldn't believe that Emma's name was scrawled across its blade.

"We can summon her with the dagger. Whoever controls the dagger controls the Dark One," Hook said.

Mary Margaret nodded. "That's right, which is why it's so important that it stays in our possession. Becoming the Dark One means Emma will become obsessed with power. She'll try to gain control of the dagger."

David picked the dagger up. "Mary Margaret and I will keep it some place secure."

Hook held up his hand. "Wait. Why can't we summon Emma now? I need to know she's safe."

Mary Margaret shook her head. "It's not a good idea. We don't know what to expect from her. It's best if we find Merlin first."

David nodded in agreement. "I'm sure wherever she is, she's safe, Hook. Emma is more powerful than ever now and becoming the Dark One also means she is immortal." He paused, as he stood, tucking the dagger under his arm. "Come on, Mary Margaret, let's go home and get some rest."

Hook watched them leave. A tear appeared in the corner of his eye and he roughly brushed it away with his thumb.

He had never felt more alone. What was he supposed to do without Emma? She was the reason he was able to keep his own darkness at bay. She gave him something to live for. Now, he had nothing.