A/N: Hello Loves! I started writing this fic a while ago and needed to take a step back to figure out some story aspects. So here we go again! I do no own the rights to OUAT or their amazing characters. -BS

Prologue

"Killian, we can't leave her." Emma protested, clinging a baby to her chest

"We don't have a choice love. You know she will kill her."

Emma looked down at the little bundle in her arms, tears falling. She never wanted this for her, but of course yet another villain found their way out of the woodwork and she is about to lose her family yet again. But they had to give her the best chance that they could. The couple walked together to the convent, giving the nuns a story of family turmoil and soon things won't be safe for her. (ok not a total lie.)

"Do you have any requests for the child" the nun asked.

"She as to keep her given name." Emma said, trying her hardest to keep her tears at bay.

"No problem ma'am. I'll give you a moment to say your goodbyes."

Killian and Emma sat side by side looking into the face of their daughter, bright green eyes shining up at them. Killian wrapped his arm left arm around Emma and stroked his daughter cheek with this right hand.

"I love you Starfish." Killian whispered, his voice breaking. "I'm so sorry my darling."

Emma sobbed, "We love you so much. We had to give you your best chance. Wait for Henry, he will find you and we will be a family again, I promise." Emma kissed her daughters head, "I love you, Hope."

The nun returned, and Emma handed the woman her precious daughter. With one last look back Killian drove them back to Storybrooke as Emma fell apart in the front seat, clinging to his arm.

The black clouds started to swirl closer. Storybrooke would be engulfed in a matter of minutes. Emma clung to Killian, sitting on the floor of their living room in his lap.

"Where's Henry?" Emma whispered.

"Safely hidden as promised." Killian responded, brushing a lock of hair out of Emma's face.

She turned her face up to look at her darling husband that she was about to lose, "Listen to me, this curse is nasty, the worst one we've faced. Regina didn't give me specifics, but it's bad."

"Of course, she didn't."

"Killian listen to me," She grabbed his chin, "I need you to hold on for me, as long as you can. You think of our family and you hold on, this curse causes pain over past actions and you have 300 years to work through." Emma paused as a tear escaped, "Promise me."

"Aye, I promise Emma." Killian whispered. "As long as you hold on as well."

"I will babe, I promise."

Killian tilted her chin up and kissed her softly, running is tongue along the crease of her lips. Emma opened her mouth inviting him and tilting her head she deepened the kiss, their tongues intertwining, fighting for dominance. Emma pulled away looking into her husband's eyes, tears rolling down her face.

"Killian, you know I'm not a tearful goodbye kiss person." Emma whispered.

"Aye love, I know. I also you made an exception during the curse of shattered sight." Killian lamented, wiping her tears. "Think you could make one more?"

Emma nodded, pulling Killian's mouth into hers, picking up right where they left off. The kiss was passionate and needy, their tongues dancing and teeth clacking. Emma laid into the crook of Killian's arm, deepening the kiss even further and she touched his face with her hand. Killian pulled back first when he needed air, staring at his beautiful wife cradled in his arms. His eyes were red, and his face streaked.

"I love you, Swan. Since the moment we climbed the beanstalk."

"And I'll love you until my last." She sobbed clinging to his neck.

Black glittery smoke broke through the windows, swirling all around them. Killian held her tighter, not ready to let go yet. The smoke started ripping her from his arms.

"No!" He screamed, grabbing her torso to him, her legs tangle in the black smoke. "Emma!"

She clawed at his chest, "Remember your promise, Killian. You have to hold on."

Killian sobbed but nodded to her.

"I love you Killian."

The smoke ripped her away and she screamed.

"Emma?," He called out in the black that swirled around him, "EMMA?!"

And then all was silent.

"He doesn't look to be harmed." the male voice whispered.

"Henry, wake up dear." the female voice sighed.

Henry woke to a voice, it wasn't Emma's or Regina's, but he knew it was familiar. His eyes darted around the dark room. He was in a large bed in what seemed to be a castle. His eyes locked onto the brunette that was wiping his head with a cold washcloth. It took him a moment, but he would recognize that red cloak anywhere.

"Ruby?" Henry's voice cracked as he locked eyes with her. She smiled and nodded at him.

Henry slowly sat up with the help of Ruby.

"Shh, Henry take it easy." She cooed. "You hit your head"

"Scared us a little there, kiddo," the male voice chimed in.

Henry turned and looked in the direction of the male voice and smiled. "Hey Jefferson."

Jefferson smiled and ruffled Henry's hair. Henry turned back to Ruby, his smile falling.

"Ruby what happened? Where are we? Why are you here? I thought you were in wonderland."

"We were, but Ariel found us with a message from Killian. He asked us to find you after curse

had be cast. Since you were not born here, it would bring you back to Misthaven but it would not

affect you. Jefferson found you on the Jolly, in Killian's cabin." Ruby explained. "He didn't want

you to be alone."

Henry nodded, thinking about his step dad. He always was looking out for him, no matter the

situation. "Misthaven, that must mean were in the Enchanted Forest?" Henry asked Ruby quietly.

"Correct. We are in my mother's abandoned castle."

"The one that sank into the ground?" Henry recalled reading it in his book.

"That's the one "

"Where is the Jolly Roger?"

"Anchored in the port," Jefferson answered, "We spared no expense making sure it was safe."

Henry was afraid to ask, but he had to, "Where are they?"

Ruby's face fell, "We don't know. Everyone was ripped away and separated but that's all we

know. Hope is still in the world with no magic."

"How will we find her?" Henry stammered, his emotions starting to get the better of him

"My hat still works," Jefferson responded sitting next to Henry. "I can look in and keep tabs on

where she is."

"Thank you." He answered quietly.

"We'll leave you alone for a bit, but come join us in the grand hall when you're ready, OK?" Ruby urged warmly.

"Ok Ruby."

Ruby and Jefferson stood and left, shutting the door behind them. Henry got up and walked around the room. It was cozy, with a dress and a mirror against the wall. On the dressed Henry spotted a velvet bag that he recognized. His book was here. He picked up the bag and went back to the bed and sat with this back against the wall. Emotions started flooding him again. Henry dropped his head in his hands and sobbed. His family was torn from him yet again and his beloved baby sister was in another realm. They all were finally happy, and then another had to ruin it.

Remember your promise, He thought to himself. Mom and Killian are counting on you.

All he could do now is wait.