The King and The Mute Pirate (OUAT)

Chapter 46 (Part 9)

I close my eyes and breathe. My hand goes to my chest and I feel my heart beating. I look into a mirror and see dark circles, pale skin, and eyes that have seen terrible things.
I can't believe it's over. Hades is gone and he is never coming back. Suddenly I am startled by a knock on my door. I open it to find Peter with a smile on his face.
"You look lovely, Love." He compliments.
"Thank you, Peter." I mutter.
It's been 4 days since I killed Hades and so far my dreams have not been pleasant.
Looking at Peter, I grab his hands and run my thumb over his palm.
This is the first time I've seen him since my father's defeat.
Studying him, I noticed the purple circles under his eyes and how even as he smiled at me, it didn't reach his eyes.
My gaze slid to his side where I stabbed him. Peter's grip on my hands tightened and I looked back at him to see his eyes darken.
"That wasn't your fault, you weren't in control of yourself." He whispered as he closed the distance between us.
I winced,"I don't think I can forgive myself for all those things. I killed innocent people and then ruined my relationships with my friends. Emma and Regina won't let me go near Henry. Killian tries to make me feel better but nothing he says makes anything right. Snow and David pretend everything is alright. Robin doesn't even talk to me-"
Peter wrapped me in a hug and rubbed circles on my back.
"I know Melody. I know."
I hugged him back and buried my face into the crook of his neck. I breathed him in and my nerves calmed down.
After 5 minutes I let go and sighed,"It's best to not keep everyone waiting."
Peter hummed in agreement and held his arm out for me. I took it and we left my room and walked to the throne room.
I made myself smile as I beheld my friends and family.
Killian smiled back at me and made his way to where I was standing.
"You look..." he started then stopped.
"Grown up?" I suggested.
"I was going to say ravishing, but yes. You do look grown up."
I glanced at everyone and clasped my hands together.
"I'm glad you're all here because I have an announcement to make."
Their eyes now focused on me and I stood straighter.
"Now that Hades is defeated and Killian is safe, it's time to go home."
We walked to the surface and to the docks where a boat was waiting.
I stood away from everyone and Emma noticed my uneasiness.
"Aren't you coming, Melody?" She asked.
I took a breath and said,"No. I'm not going. You have Killian back and Rumple is already back in Storybrooke. Who knows what he is up too. Besides, I have to stay here to watch over the Underworld."
Killian stood up and climbed out of the boat and took my hands into his.
"Melody, you can't. I just got you back."
I met his gaze and his blue eyes seemed to glow.
"Killian when Hades died his powers transferred to me. I am now the ruler of the Underworld. If I don't stay then everything will be out of balance."
I smiled at him and then hugged him tightly.
"I'll be alright. I promise."
I craned my neck and whispered into his ear,"Hades may have been my biological father, but you will always be my real father."
I release myself from the hug and take a few steps back.
Killian stares at me with emotions flashing in his eyes.
I look away and at the others.
"I want to thank you for putting up with me when I was a ball of anger. You can all visit me when you please."
Killian stepped back into the boat and before they could leave I handed Henry a wrapped gift.
"Take good care of this, it may not look like much but it has helped me when I most needed it."
I ruffled his hair and then the boat took off.
I watched as they were whisked away by the fog and sighed softly to myself.
"What did you give him?"
I turned to Peter with his hands in his pockets of the suit he wore.
"My old cloak and daggers."
Peter's eyes widened ever so slightly,"I understand the daggers, but why the cloak?"
I was now in front of him and took his awaiting hand.
"That cloak helped me hide from myself when I got my scars and cope when I lost my mother. It helped me gain confidence when I met you. Plus I put a little bit of magic in it so Henry isn't targeted by people."
Before Peter could ask I beat him to it.
"Henry is the author, he can change anyone's story, which makes him a target. As long as he has it, he's safe."
We walked to the beach and watched the waves being pulled and pushed.
"So what are you going to do know that you're the Queen of the Underworld?"
I grinned,"Well I was thinking about making a certain someone the King of the Underworld, but I'm not sure."
"Oh? And why is that?"
"Well for one thing, he's stubborn, a pain in my side, and an idiot. But he's my idiot so I have to tolerate him."
Peter chuckled and rubbed his thumb over my hand,"I would love to be the king."
"Good because as my first decree I want to make the Underworld a nice place instead of all this doom and gloom."
Peter smiled,"Where do we start?"