David's permission
Once Upon A Time
Captain Swan
How their wedding could have gone, from the proposal to after the honeymoon, if Hook had waited until Gideon was defeated to propose.
Obviously after Season 6 and before Season 7. In the later chapters, there will be visits to Arendelle and other places, maybe even small spoilers about season 7.
Killian knew that he was ready, he was ready to take the next step with the woman he loved. He had bought a ring he found perfect for Emma and, even though he was eager to propose to her, he knew that there were a few things he needed to do first: ask for her father's permission, then her mothers, then her son's. After that, he'd finally be able to propose to her like he had planned. It would be perfect.
Already he had waited, waited for Gideon to be dealt with, for the Black Fairy to not be a threat anymore. He had waited patiently for Emma to have a clear mind and to be at peace. Now that it was done, he could move on with his plan.
"David, mind if I join you?" Killian asked the prince.
Snow was at school, working, and David was taking a walk outside with his young son and their new dog.
"Of course." David nodded with a smile and Killian rushed to join the prince.
"So, not working with Emma today?" David asked him, curious as to why Killian wasn't playing deputy sheriff today.
"I am, but I needed to talk to you so I found an excuse to step out." Killian confessed.
"An excuse?"
"Yes, I asked Smee to help me out. He came over to the station and said he needed my help with something in front of Emma, then he went home and I came here."
"That's... nice of him." David replied, unsure.
"Yes, Smee is a very loyal man, and a good friend." Killian nodded.
"We're all having dinner together at Granny's tonight, couldn't it wait until then?" David asked him.
"Not really, I need to ask you something and I can't let Emma find out yet. Not before I've done all I need to do."
"Should I be worried?" David asked him.
"Not unless you still see me as a pirate." Killian smiled.
"You know I don't. You've changed, everyone knows it."
"Good. I... I wanted to ask for you permission to ask Emma to marry me." Killian declared nervously, making David smile.
"You really are old fashioned, aren't you?" David chuckled.
"Most fathers would be happy that I asked before I propose." Killian replied, sensing that David wasn't going to refuse.
"You're right, and you have it. How could I refuse? You make her happy, you have her back and you've proved times and times again that you'd do anything for her. Of course you have my permission." David replied with a big smile, making Killian smile back.
"Thank you!"
"Were you really that nervous?" David asked him, clapping his back.
"How could I not be? You're prince Charming, you set the bar quite high." Killian chuckled.
"Well, I'd be honored to have you join the family in a more official manner."
"Thanks, mate." Killian nodded, relieved.
"When are you going to propose?"
"I'm not sure. I waited for Gideon and the Black Fairy to be dealt with, now that I've asked you, I need to ask Snow and Henry for their permission. Then I'll be able to propose, probably on the Jolly Roger, with the full moon on a clear night. Roses, music..." Killian explained.
"I see... Well, I can arrange a moment alone with Snow for you if you want. Tomorrow morning. I'll tell her that you want to talk to her alone and that Emma can't find out. She'll probably guess what it's about but she won't say anything. She can call the station to ask Emma to send you over to the school during her break, pretending that she needs your help to motivate a student or something." David suggested.
"I'd appreciate it, thanks." Killian nodded.
"Don't be so nervous, Snow approved of you way before I did." David smiled.
"She did?"
"Of course. I guess she could see how much you had changed before I did. I was too concentrated on the fact that you loved my daughter to see who you really were."
Killian walked and talked a bit longer with David before he joined Emma once more.
"Did everything go well with Smee?" Emma asked Killian when he arrived back at the station.
"Yes, as usual he worried too much for something that wasn't that bad. Anyway, did I miss anything?" He asked her.
"Someone just reported a runaway dog... I guess that what we'll have to deal with things like this now that the last battle is over." She smiled.
"Well, let's go and look for this dog then." Killian smiled, following Emma to the car.
So, this is the first part of a 12 chapters story, for the 12 days before Christmas. It's an idea I had last year, but I couldn't find the right inspiration. Then the show made Killian propose and I felt like I shouldn't write it, and then I changed my mind and wrote this. I hope you'll like it.
The other chapters shouldn't be much bigger than this one.
Please leave me a review to let me know what you think.
Lorelei Candice Black