Captain Swan One Shots

Let Me Be Your Anchor

Summary: Killian overhears Emma discussing her fate with Hyde. Devastated by the truth, he drowns his sorrows and then confronts Emma. (Follow-up to the season 6 premiere.)

Rating: G

Note: So I did my fluffy version of what I would love to see happen regarding Emma's secret already with There's Always a Way. I think this is a little more in line with what could happen on the show when Killian learns the truth. Hope you enjoy it! ~Steph

...Let Me Be Your Anchor: Part 1/1...

Killian carried the paper bag from Granny's into the empty sheriff's station. His brow furrowed at Emma's vacant desk. She said she would be bogged down with paperwork all day so he had decided to surprise her with lunch. Her favorite: grilled cheese and onion rings.

He set the bag down on her desk and headed to the cells in the back. He rounded the corner, stopping in his tracks when he heard her voice. Emma was in Hyde's cell and she had left the door ajar.

"There must be something that can be done to change my fate," she said sharply. "I've been racking my brain for weeks."

Killian felt his breath catch in his chest. What was she talking about?"

"I'm afraid not. The oracle spoke the truth. You can change the path to the destination, but not the destination."

Emma gritted her teeth together. "You mean I am going to die in some battle and there's nothing I can do to stop it?!"

Killian's legs nearly gave out. He had to bring a hand up to the concrete to steady himself. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. This wasn't possible. It couldn't be happening. He couldn't lose Emma.

"Your fate is determined. Your destiny already mapped out. There is no way to change it," he said.

Emma shook her head sharply. "Then why warn me? Why tell me to seek out the oracle if I could do nothing to change my fate? Just to torture me?"

Hyde shrugged his shoulders. "I suppose I felt you had a right to know. After all, one might choose to live their life differently if they know they are on borrowed time."

"When is this supposed to happen?" she asked weakly. "How much time do I have?"

Killian felt like he couldn't breathe. It felt like the walls were closing in on him.

"I'm afraid I know as much as you do, but I would say the end is near."

Suddenly, Killian heard the door slam shut and footsteps approaching. He quickly walked down the hallway and came to stand beside her desk. Emma appeared a moment later. Killian could see that her eyes were red rimmed and her face pale.

She forced a smile. "Hey, what are you doing here?"

He plastered on his own smile, as he sucked in a breath and gestured to the bag on her desk with his hook. "I know you're busy so I thought I'd bring you lunch."

Emma's smile was genuine now, as she came to stand before him, pressing a kiss to his lips. He noticed how she paused longer than usual, as if savoring him.

"Thank you," she replied softly, as she pulled back. "You always know just what I need."

Killian swallowed roughly. She made a move to sit down, but his hand encircled her elbow.

"That's right, love, I do. Tell me what you need."

Emma's eyes scanned his face, her brow wrinkling in confusion.

"What are you talking about?"

"I can tell you're still hiding something from me, Emma. I know something's not right."