Twists of Fate

Chapter 12

Emma's POV

"Swan? Swan? Swan!"

Suddenly I heard someone shaking me and saying my name. It was Killian. I opened my eyes quickly. Killian looking into my eyes and as soon as I opened my eyes, he hugged me tightly.

"Is everything alright? You were crying. Was is it a nightmare? Are you hurt?"

I pulled away from his embrace and shushed him by kissing him. He was surprised at first, but it didn't take him two seconds to respond. He slid his tongue into my mouth and lay on top of me.

We made out until we couldn't breathe anymore. Then we lay next to each other, breathing heavily. I looked at him and turned, so I was facing him. I put my head on his chest and snuggled deep into his embrace.

He stroked my hair.

There was a silence, which unluckily allowed me to drift back into my thoughts about my dream. I hate that's it's not real. I wish he really had proposed, but it will probably never happen. I shouldn't let it. It wouldn't be fair to him. He deserves a future and I can't give that to him.

Killian sat up then. He put his hand on my cheek and wiped my tears away with his thumb.

"What is it, Swan?" He looked very worried. "That's now the second time you cry today and it's barely 10 am."

I discussed in my head whether I should tell him the truth or not. On the one side I don't want to hurt him and also I don't wanna waste the little time we have left, looking for a way to save me, when there is none.

But on the other hand I hate lying to him. He deserves to know. I already took it really badly when my parents lied to me. He would feel the same towards me and I can't lose him. When he finds out on his own, that the fate of saviors is to die, he will hate me and I don't want that. Ever. I don't wanna betray him. I love him too much for that.

"There's something I need to tell you."

His expression got even more worried now, but he shook his head and pretended to be fine. He stroked his thumb along my face and I leaned into his touch. Then I put my hand on his.

"You know that I'm the Savior." I took a deep breath. Here we go.

"And recently I found out something about being a savior. Whenever there is a Savior...there's a villain...who brings them down."

The expression on Killian's face darkened.

"I also started having these visions and whenever I get them my hand starts shaking."

And right on clue that actually happens. Killian obviously notices it and he takes my hand and holds it tightly, placing small kisses on it.

He looked very upset though.

"When did this start?"

"Right after we came back from the underworld. When the dirigible arrived. Hyde told me all about it. And I found this oracle. She told me that the path can change. The only thing certain is that I die on the day I saw."

"Which is soon. Since Henry didn't grow or anything. Everyone looked exactly the same."

Killian had tears in his eyes now. "NO!"

"I won't let you die. We will find a way through this. Together."

"I'm sorry. But I don't think there is a way."

I sobbed really badly now. I hugged Killian tightly.

"Promise me, that you will be okay and that you'll take care of Henry. He needs you."

"You won't die, Swan. You can't. We all need you. Me, Henry, your parents, the whole town."

"I don't have a choice. I would never leave you, if I had one. I wish I could spent more time with you, but I can't."

"There must be something we can do. Tell me about your vision."

"I'm in Main Street and I'm in a fight. You are there with Henry and my parents. For a moment it looks like I can win, but then my hand starts shaking and the dark hooded figure I fight against, kills me."

"Maybe we just have to kill the dark hooded figure. If it's the villain that's supposed to bring you down...do you know who it is?"

"I'm not sure. The villains face is hidden by the hood. But I have the feeling, that it's...Regina. She wasn't with you guys, which is unusual. And with the Evil Queen being in Storybrooke and her losing Robin; I don't trust her."

"So your plan doesn't really work. I can't just kill her. Henry would hate me for it. She's his mum after all."

"But we can't risk her killing you. We need to figure out, if it's her or who it is."

I sighed.

"I don't really wanna spend my last few days, weeks...looking for some villain. I rather spend this time with you and Henry."

"So you're giving up?"

"Kinda. I'm just sick of being the savior. Hyde also said, that every time I save someone, it makes me weaker. It takes away my magic. So I'm afraid I saved too many people. I'm not able to save myself. Not anymore."

"Well if you can't save yourself, I can."

"Killian...please don't. You're only getting yourself into trouble and danger. You've suffered enough in your life, you don't have to do that for me. You can't constantly risk your life for me. I already killed you once, i don't wanna do it again."

"I don't care about being in danger, if it's for you. You're worth it. And if I don't, you will die. I couldn't take that. I need you. I can't live without you. You're the only thing I live for. You're my whole life."

I give it up. He can be just as stubborn as I am. I guess we're just too connected.

I hugged him promptly. Then I went in for a kiss, but the phone rang.