Captain Swan One-Shots

My Happy Ending, Part 5

Okay, so I gave in for one last installment of "My Happy Ending." Enjoy!

It was the day of Alena's seventh birthday party. Emma and Killian's backyard had been decorated to go with the theme of pirates and princesses; their family, as well as Alena's friends, were starting to arrive, all of them wearing bright smiles.

Alena, however, had a frown on her face as she looked out toward the docks. Killian found her and bent down beside her.

He ran his fingers through her black curls as he told her, "Love, your party is about to start - why do you look so sad?"

The little girl sighed as she answered, "Daddy, I wanted Uncle William and Uncle Nemo to come to my party. They said they'd come visit again."

Killian kissed her forehead before he told her, "I know you do, Alena, and I'm sure if they knew it was your birthday, they would come." He then took a breath and assured her, "Even though they can't be here now, I know they will come visit soon."

"Do you promise?" she asked with wide blue eyes. "Aye, love," he answered with a smile, and his little girl returned it in response.

Just then, the front door opened, and Snow, David, and Neal came inside, and Alena leaped up to greet them.

She excitedly hugged all of them before she told Neal, "We should go play pirates!"

As the eight-year-old boy's eyes lit up, David couldn't help but roll his eyes while his son-in-law grinned.

The two kids then sprinted to the backyard with Alena shouting that Captain Jones and her first mate were about to set sail.

Killian and Snow chuckled while David crossed his arms and complained, "So much for my little princess."

"Well, mate, I did tell you when she was born that she was also a little pirate. She just happens to be her father's daughter," Killian teased, earning an eye roll from his father-in-law.

Snow shook her head before she looped her arm through her husband's and told him, "Come on, let's go watch them play." David nodded before they headed toward the backyard.

Killian was about to follow them when he heard, "Uncle Hook!"

He turned around and saw Robyn heading toward him. He bent down, and she ran into his arms. When they pulled away, she immediately asked, "Where's Alena?"

He smiled as he answered, "She and Neal are in the backyard. They're playing pirates."

The light-brown haired little girl furrowed her brows as she asked, "Do I have to be a pirate?"

"Well, Alena is quite determined, but I'm sure she'll let you be something else," Killian answered. He then asked her, "What would you like to be?"

Robyn thought for a moment before she excitedly answered, "I want to be a nice witch like Mommy and Regina."

Killian smiled as he answered, "Well, considering that Aunt Emma is also a nice witch, I'm sure that Alena will think that it's a wonderful idea."

Robyn smiled brightly before she took off toward the backyard.

When Killian stood up, he noticed a rather surprised expression on Regina's face. So, he questioned, "What?"

Regina then commented, "You were surprisingly good with her."

"I have had seven years of experience, Your Majesty," he countered, his tone laced with defiance.

Regina raised an eyebrow as she refuted, "Seven years that Emma helped you."