Note: Robin Hood's wife (Marian) did not come back to life. Kilian was never the Dark One.
Set one year after the events of season 4-5. Some things will diverge from season 5.
One year has passed and all is well in Storybrooke: Emma and Killian are living together; Regina and Robin are engaged; David and Mary Margaret are living their happy ending ... but this is Storybrooke and a little boat trip can change everything.
Prepare for big questions and big changes.
Of all the liars in the world, sometimes the worst are our own fears ― Rudyard Kipling
One year later
Emma slowly opened her eyes as the morning sun streamed in through the window. The sound of the waves crashing down on the soft sand outside the balcony door made her smile. It's been almost a year since they bought the house and Emma couldn't think of a better place to live with the men of her life.
Henry was the one who found the house after weeks of searching in the newspaper for the perfect place. He wanted a place by the water with a view but none of the apartments seemed good enough. Then one morning at Granny's he saw the picture of the house and everything changed.
The house was near the beach with three bedrooms but only the main bedroom had a balcony with a view to the ocean.
Emma loved her bedroom; the walls were painted a pale yellow and there was a king size bed with a headboard and matching nightstands in the center of the room.
The house was white with blue shutters with a living room overlooking the sea; there was also a big porch wrapped around the whole house perfect to watch the sun go down.
Emma closed her eyes again and rolled over, stretching her arms with the hope of find her pirate sleeping by her side but all she could find was empty sheets. She sat up to look around the room. Killian was nowhere in sight. She felt her heart sink a little. Since they moved on this was the first time that she woke up without him by her side and she didn't like the feeling, it was like half of her was missing.
She liked the feeling of waking up every morning knowing that she was not alone anymore. She liked the rare times that she woke before him and stood in silence memorizing every line of his face; contemplating the way his breath come out and soft and how he looked younger when he was asleep. But most of the times he was the one who stayed in silence staring at her; waiting for her to wake up; meeting her with kisses and romantic words.
Emma got out of the bed. The house was quiet as she made her way down the stairs. She paused at the end of the stairs when she heard a sound. She found him the moment she walked into the living room.
"Killian…" – she said with a trembling voice. She could not believe in what her eyes were seeing; Killian was on the couch packing some clothes; she could also see another bag already full on the floor – "I, I … what … I don't understand … Why?" – Emma asked, trying to hide the tears in her eyes.
"Emma, what's wrong?" – Killian asked concerned, getting up from the couch.
"Why are you leaving?" – she said trembling – "I thought we were fine … I thought …"
"You're not making any sense, love" – Killian said, trying to sound calm.
"I'm not making any sense?" – she exclaimed – "This doesn't make any sense!" – Emma said, pointing at the bags.
"But we've already talked about this" – Killian said confused – "It's just for a few days…"
"A few days? I, I don't … What are you talking about?" – Emma said, trying to calm herself.
"The trip I planned a month ago with David and Robin" – he said approaching her – "Don't you remember?"
"The trip with David and Robin" – Emma said so low that if Killian weren't just a few inches from her he wouldn't have heard her.
"Love, what's wrong?" – Killian asked, cleaning the tears on Emma's face with his hand – "If you don't want me to go …"
"No, it's not that" – Emma interrupted him – "I just … I, I … I woke up and you weren't there, and you are always there, and then I saw you here packing and, and …" – she babbled.
"Listen to me, Emma" – Killian said cupping her face, making her meet his gaze – "I promise you, I'm not going anywhere" – he said caressing her face, making her smile – "at least not more than a few days" – he said with a smile.
Emma stood on tiptoe so she could reach Killian's lips and kissed him gently.
"I'm sorry … I don't know what's wrong with me …" – she said resting her head on Killian's chest – "I just freaked out. It's like I'm on a roller coaster of emotions or something"
"No need to apologize, love" – he said, caressing her hair – "So, will you help me packing the rest of the things?"
"It's Saturday morning and you are already packing, isn't the trip just tomorrow after lunch?" – she asked smiling.
"Well, you know what they say about preparation and all of that" – Killian said booping Emma's nose.
Emma and Killian were the last ones to arrive at Granny's.
Mary Margaret, David, Regina and Robin were already seated at the table waiting for them while Henry and Roland were playing together one of the many games of the game machine on the corner of the restaurant; Neal was on Henry's lap.
After all the bad events that occurred in the past, Storybrooke was a safe place again and every Sunday the Charming Family met at Granny's for a family lunch or dinner.
"We apologize for the delay" – Killian said with his typical grin, taking his seat next to David.
"What took you so long?" – Regina asked noticing the exchanging looks between Emma and Killian – "Wait! I don't want to know"
Noticing the raised eyebrows on David's face Emma spoke:
"Killian wanted to spend the Saturday morning packing" – she explained.
"You've already packed?" – David asked – "The trip is just tomorrow night"
"Tomorrow afternoon" – Killian corrected him.
"Did you convince Leroy to lend us the boat?" – Robin asked.
"Aye, in exchange for some navigation lessons" – Killian explained. The dwarf was very reluctant but he finally agreed when Killian told him about the navigation lessons.
"Is that thing safe?" – Regina asked suspicious.
"Yes, I've already checked the boat" – Killian assured her.
"Of course you did" – Emma murmured, rolling her eyes.
"However it's the speed we should be concern with" – Killian stated – "The boat is slower than a snail"
"I'm sure it's not that bad" – Mary Margaret gently said, looking at Killian – "Everything will be alright" – she said smiling.
"I hope so" – Killian said, trying to hide his nervousness as he exchanged a look with Mary Margaret.
The three couples and the children continued to talk during their meal.
Regina and Robin were engaged for almost a year and the wedding would be in a few weeks. They were living in Regina's house. Henry used to spend the nights with them two weeks per month; Roland and he were very close and acted like true brothers.
Neal had almost two years and blonde hair like her father and sister although he already knew how to walk he just learned to say a few words like: mommy, daddy, ball, cup, and surprisingly Killy. Everybody laughed at Neal's attempt of saying Killian's name.
Suddenly Killian noticed that Emma had barely touched her food or talked during their meal.
"Emma, love …" – he softly said, catching her attention– "You barely touched your plate" – he added.
"I'm not hungry" – Emma said, playing with her fork.
"But at home you said you were starving" – Killian stated.
"Yeah … I know … I think the smell of the food is making me a little bit nauseous" – Emma noticed the concerned look on Killian's face and added – "Don't worry. I probably ate too much at breakfast"
"I noticed" – he teased.
"Hey!" – she said, hitting him playfully on the arm.
"A plate of waffles, eggs, bacon and a piece of pie" – Killian said – "Did I miss something?" – he arched an eyebrow at her.
"A cup of coffee" – Emma replied, narrowing her eyes.
"Aye; a plate of waffles, eggs, bacon, a piece of pie and a cup of coffee" – Killian repeated adding the cup of coffee.
"Is this your nice way of saying that I look fat?" – Emma asked with a serious tone.
"What?" – Killian asked surprised – "Of course not, love" – he quickly said noticing the worry in her eyes. Before he could say anything else Emma got up from her seat and ran to the bathroom.
"What happened?" – David asked when he noticed the way her daughter rose from her seat.
"I, I don't know" – Killian managed to say, before following her to the bathroom, leaving all people at the table speechless.
When he reached the bathroom he noticed that the door was locked.
"Emma, love? What's wrong?" – he asked, resting his head on the bathroom door.
He heard a little noise but no one spoke. He waited in silence with his hand hovering over the door knob when suddenly it turned under his hand and the door opened.
"Emma?" – he asked stepping into the room. He couldn't see her face only the reflection of her back in the bathroom mirror but before he could say anything she turned her body to him. He immediately noticed her red eyes and felt his heart sink – "I'm so sorry love, I didn't mean to upset you" – he said, reaching for her hand and twining their fingers together.
She rested her head on his chest and spoke:
"No, don't say that" – she tried to say without start crying again – "I'm the one who should apologize. I don't know why I reacted the way I did. I just had this need to cry and …"
Killian placed a small kiss on the top of her head, trying to calm her down.
"Shhh… Everything is fine" – he softly said – "We're fine"
"I know" – Emma said, wrapping her arms around his body.
Once home, Killian and Emma decided to watch a movie. They were lying on the couch when Killian got a call from Robin asking to meet him at the docks. He placed a goodbye kiss on Emma's lips and rose from the couch.
Emma decided to finish watching the movie. She lay down on the couch but before the movie end she made her way to the kitchen as fast as she could. She ran to the sink throwing her head over to vomit. After throwing up all her breakfast Emma quickly cleaned the mess she made. She covered her face with her hands trying to process what just happened.
Was she sick? No. She felt fine. Yes, she had lost her appetite at Granny's and yes she admitted that lately she was a little bit emotionally vulnerable but she felt fine.
She went to the bathroom to brush her teeth but when she opened the bathroom closet she almost lost her balance.
Oh my God – she murmured when she saw her sanitary pads and tampons.
It has been two months since she used them. How could she did not notice? She sat on the bathroom floor. This could not be happening, not now; it was too soon; how would he react?
Suddenly, memories of how Neal left her and how she gave Henry away invaded her mind. The trust issues that have been replaced these last years by happiness and love appeared again.
She rose from the floor and looked at herself in the mirror trying to calm herself. Killian and Henry would return soon and notice that something happened to her if she not calm down. She took a deep breath and washed her face.
I can do this – she said to herself – Besides, I don't even know if I'm really … – she gulped.
Two hours passed when Killian and Henry returned home.
Emma tried to act normal during dinner but once more she barely touched her food. Henry told them about what Roland and he had done during the day and their plans for the rest of the weekend.
They sat together in the living room and watched TV before Killian put Henry to sleep with one of his stories from Neverland.
Emma watched them from the door frame in silence. She could see the big smile on Henry's face as he listened to Killian's story which made her smile too; she instinctively put her hand on her belly and slipped into her bedroom.
Once in her and Killian's room she climbed to bed and waited for him. Minutes later she saw him entering the room and making his way towards her. They settled into a comfortable position, he on his back and she curled against his chest.
"What's bothering you, Emma?" – Emma heard him ask. She felt his lips brushing the back of her hair lightly and raised her head a bit, faking a confused look – "Open book, remember?" – Killian said, looking at her.
"I remember" – she said with a smile. Killian waited for her to continue – "I'm worried" – she murmured.
"About what, love?" – he asked with concern. Emma stood in silence for a few seconds trying to figure it out if she should tell him or not.
"The trip" – she said not telling the whole truth – "What if something goes wrong? It could be dangerous… I, I don't want to lose you" – she finished the sentence so low that she wasn't sure if he had heard her.
"You're worried about me?" – Killian said with a smile – "Love, I'm a pirate remember?"
"So?" – Emma asked, staring at him, raising her eyebrows.
"So you don't need to worry. I'll be back before you even notice" – he said.
"I'm glad there are no mermaids in this world" – Emma stated, resting her head on his chest.
"Afraid that I could be kidnaped by one?" – Killian teased.
"Funny" – she said – "I would have saved you"
"I know" – he said softly.
"Oh really?" – Emma said, turning her head in his direction again – "How can you be so sure?"
"Because I know there's a little pirate in you, Swan" – Killian said, smiling – "And you wouldn't miss the chance to kick some mermaids' ass, or tails" – he added.
Emma almost forgot how to breathe when she heard Killian's words. She remained speechless, meeting his beautiful blue eyes and memorizing once again every line of his face. She could feel tears appearing in her eyes.
"I love you" – she murmured, curled against his chest.
Killian was usually the one who used to say it first. He was the one who had taught her how to say I love you and really mean it; he was the one who had taught her how to say I love you at least each month which was a progress since she was not used to say it at all until she met him.
"I love you too" – he said, wrapping his arms around Emma's body.
After making sure that Neal was asleep, Mary Margaret found David in the kitchen, drinking a large glass of chocolate milk.
"Did you pack your bags already?" – Mary Margaret asked, sitting next to her husband.
"No. The trip is just tomorrow night, honey" – David said – "I have plenty of time to do that tomorrow"
"Tomorrow afternoon" – she corrected him.
"You sound like Killian, honey" – David teased – "Besides it's just a boat trip"
"Yeah, but it's an important boat trip" – Mary Margaret said. She noticed the confused look on David's face and quickly added – "I mean, it's the first time that Killian, Robin and you do this kind of thing"
"I just hope that Killian knows what he's doing" – he said.
"Why do you say that?" – Mary Margaret asked.
"Boats are not really my thing. I prefer horses. What if we end up in the middle of nowhere? That boat is not exactly the Jolly Roger" – David said.
"You're going to be fine, just trust him. Killian knows what he's doing" – Mary Margaret stated.
"Why do I feel that you're trying to say something to me without really saying it?" – David asked, narrowing his eyes.
"Me? No …" – she lied, rolling her eyes – "Just promise me that you will be nice" – she said placing a kiss on his lips.
"I'm always nice. I'm Prince Charming" – David stated.
"My Prince Charming" – Mary Margaret said kissing him again.
When Emma woke up she turned on her side and as she opened her eyes the first thing she saw was a pirate gazing down on her. She hid her face in the pillow.
"How long have you been staring?" – she said after she let a small groan.
"Since I woke up" – Killian said, picking Emma's pillow from her face.
"How long have you been awake?" – Emma asked, raising her head a bit.
"A few minutes" – Killian said, lowering his head towards her, covering her lips with his own briefly.
"So, are you ready for your trip?" – Emma asked him with a smile.
"I think so" – Killian simply said.
"You think so?" – Emma asked, noticing his strange expression. She sat on the bed – "What's wrong?" – Killian remained in silence – "Are you nervous?" – she asked, without being able to hide a smile.
"Maybe" – he said, hiding his face with Emma's pillow.
"What happened to I'm a pirate, remember?" – she imitated him, removing the pillow from his face.
"I'm not worried about the trip … I mean, I'm worried about the trip, but not the trip" – Killian tried to explain.
"Okaaaay, you realize that I didn't understand a thing that you just said, right?" – Emma said. raising her eyebrows.
"It will make sense eventually, I hope" – Killian murmured.
After breakfast Emma decided to go talk to Mary Margaret. She needed to talk with someone about her worries; she needed her mom.
They were sitting on the couch, drinking some tea.
"Is Killian excited about the trip?" – Mary Margaret asked.
"Actually, I think he's nervous" – Emma said with a smile, drinking some of her tea.
"I bet" – Mary Margaret said without thinking. She noticed Emma's expression and added – "I mean, David looked nervous too" – she lied.
"You're lying" – Emma said, staring at her. Mary Margaret raised her eyebrows – "You're hiding something!" – she insisted.
"No, I'm not!" – her mother replied, avoiding eye contact.
"Yes you are! You know something!" – Emma insisted.
"What? I don't –" – Mary Margaret tried to say before Emma interrupted her.
"Whatever it is you have to tell me" – Emma retorted.
Mary Margaret took a deep breath before speaking.
"I can't" – she said finally.
Emma's eyes widened.
"So you're really hiding something!" – she exclaimed, glaring at her mother.
"What about you?" – Mary Margaret suddenly asked, trying to change the subject.
"Me? What do you mean?" – Emma said, trying to hide her anxiety.
"You wanted to talk, honey" – her mother softly said.
"Oh.. that … it's nothing…" – Emma said, faking a smile.
"Nothing with you means something" – Mary Margaret insisted.
Emma opened her mouth to reply but before she could say something she rose from the couch and ran to the bathroom.
She threw her head in the toilet to vomit barely noticing that Mary Margaret was right beside her.
"Emma …" – she said caressing her daughter's hair – "What's wrong? Are you sick?"
"I … I think … I think" – Emma started to say as she held her mother's arm trying to regain her balance. She could feel her eyes watering.
"Honey, please don't cry … just talk to me, please…" – Mary Margaret tried to calm her down.
"Mom …" – Emma said, looking into her mother's eyes – "I think I'm pregnant" – she said what she was too afraid to say to Killian or to anyone else.
Mary Margaret immediately wrapped Emma in a crushing hug.
"Oh my God Emma! I'm so happy for you" – she said, crying tears of happiness – "Tell me everything! Killian must be so happy! How did he react?"
Emma took a steep back, freeing herself from the embrace.
"I, I didn't tell him…" – she said moving away from her mother.
"What? Why not?" – Mary Margaret asked.
"I don't know, okay? I just … I don't know…" – Emma said, turning her body to her mother.
"Honey, you have to tell him" – she said, holding her hand – "He's going to be so happy" – she added smiling.
"I can't … I … What if he gets mad? What if he doesn't want this" – Emma sputtered – "What if he leaves…" – her voice barely a whisper.
"Emma, he loves you" – her mother stated with a big smile on her face.
"You don't get it! You're Snow White!" – Emma exclaimed, running a frustrated hand through her hair – "You were destined to have a happy ending!"
"Honey …" – Mary Margaret tried to speak.
"Everything was fine" – Emma said ignoring her mother's attempt to talk – "We were fine and now …"
"And now things will remain fine" – Mary Margaret said – "Trust me, Killian loves you and he will love you even more after you tell him"
Emma remained in silence looking at her mother, trying to find a lie in her eyes.
"I haven't done the test yet" – she said, breaking the silence.
Regina and Robin were having a quiet breakfast in their mansion. Henry and Roland were outside playing with fake swords, pretending to be the royal guard of the not so Evil Queen.
"You know you don't have to go, right?" – Regina said, picking a pancake from her plate.
"Go where?" – Robin asked confused.
"On this trip" – Regina said.
"Don't tell me you miss me already" – Robin teased.
"Actually …" – Regina said, leaning her head to him so she could reach his lips. After their brief kiss she spoke again – "We're about to get marry … I just don't want to be away from my fiancé"
"The trip is just for a couple of days" – Robin said, reaching for his glass of orange juice.
"Can't the trip be after the weeding?" – Regina suggested.
"I think it would be more difficult for me to go after we are married" – Robin teased.
"Yes, true" – Regina said with a smile – "Still, you could go camping in the woods it would be safer than going on a trip in a boat that can sink in the middle of the ocean"
"I was with Killian yesterday at the docks and the boat seemed fine" – Robin stated.
"Accidents happen" – Regina insisted.
"I'll be fine Regina besides, Killian almost begged me to go. I guess he's worried about David's reaction" – Robin said.
"David's reaction to what?" – Regina asked, raising her eyebrow, looking at him suspiciously.
Damn it – Robin cursed himself.
"Nothing important" – he quickly said – "Do you want another pancake?" – he asked, trying to change the subject.
"We're not even married and you are already keeping secrets from me!" – Regina exclaimed.
"It's not a secret I just can't tell anyone" – Robin tried to explain – "Killian asked me to not tell anyone" – he added.
"I'm your fiancée!" – Regina retorted, slamming her hand against the kitchen table.
"But you're also Emma's friend!" – Robin replied.
He waited for Regina's complaint but when he looked at her she was with a devilish smile on her lips.
"No … Is he really?" – she said, breaking the silence.
"I have already said too much, haven't I?" – Robin said, laying his head on the table.
"I want to go too; I have to see David's reaction!" – Regina said enthusiastically.
"Sorry, men only" – Robin said – "And please calm down, you weren't supposed to know" – he added seeing Regina's enthusiasm.
"Please take the camera with you" – Regina said.
"So now you want me to go?" – Robin asked, raising his eyebrow.
"You definitely have to go!" – Regina said like it was the most obvious thing in the world.
Mary Margaret was waiting for Emma at the door of the bathroom. She was the one who had bought the pregnancy test to avoid the gossip. A few people had seen her buy the test and immediately asked her if she was expecting a baby again. She gave them short answers like: You never know and We will see.
Mary Margaret rested her head on the bathroom door. Emma was in the bathroom for quite some time and she was starting to worry.
"Emma, honey? Is everything alright?" – Mary Margaret asked again.
There was silence and then suddenly the door opened. Emma slowly stepped into the hallway with the pregnancy test in her right hand. Mary Margaret noticed her red eyes and reached for her hand.
"Emma …" – she softly said – "What did the test say?"
"I don't know. I can't face this alone again" – Emma said, remembering the time she did the test when she was in prison.
"It's okay, honey. I'm here with you" – her mother said gently, squeezing her hand.
Emma took a deep breath and looked at the stick. Before Mary Margaret could open her mouth Emma let the test drop to the floor.
English is not my native language (I'm Portuguese) so don't be too hard on me.
However if you happen to find any grammar mistake do let me know.
I really hope you all enjoyed the first chapter.
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