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"Bloody Hell," Killian awoke with a throbbing headache and a painful ache in his back. Slowly opening his eyes he began to take in his surroundings. He noticed tropical vegetation, along with a glittering night sky. He began focusing on the stars, No it's not possible he would recognize those consolations anywhere, NEVERLAND. Oh gods, he was back in Neverland. Can he never be rid of this cursed place! He carefully sat up to survey if he was the only one who had been transported here. For now, it seems that he is alone. Why was he here? He was born in the Enchanted Forest! He thought the curse was supposed to transport you back to where you were originally from? Maybe because he spent more than 300 years in this place it brought him here. Whatever the reason, now more than ever he felt he was not meant for a happy ending, he was meant to be alone.

He thought back to Emma. Emma, he was never going to see her again. His heart dropped into his stomach at the thought. He had finally had hope. Hope that he could be a part of something bigger than himself. Hope that he wasn't cursed to a life left of only misery. Worst of all, hope that he could have a future with Emma. "Good" that was her last word to him. That word sprung such hope in him that it was unbearable to think of now. He finally got something from her that indicted that she might reciprocate his feelings. At the time, he knew he would find a way back to her from the enchanted forest; while an almost impossible task he would find a way. However finding himself in Neverland changed things. He spent 300 years trying to escape this bloody place! Sitting there he clutched his chest soaking in the reality of the situation. He was stuck to live the rest of his life in Neverland, with no hope to cling to.

Xxxxx

1 year later

"Emma, you really shouldn't avoid Danny just because he admitted to having feelings for you," Katie said while peeking over Emma's cubical wall. Emma really did not want to discuss this right now, but she knew Katie wouldn't drop the subject so she relented. " Look, Its just….I think it would be better not to complicate things. What we had was supposed to be fun, you know something to let off some steam. I really can't think about anything serious. I have Henry to think about and I have my job I need to focus on right now."

Katie walked into Emma's cubicle and sat on the desk before giving Emma a sad look, "I know you are scared to let someone else come into your life Emma, but did you ever stop to think it may be good for you and henry?" It was true, Emma had secretly been thinking of a life where someone would look out for her and Henry. She saw that Henry longed for a male figure in his life, and it would be nice to have someone be there in general. However, she could never risk letting someone in. All her life she had learned over and over that people always abandoned her. Henry's father Neil, had been the final conformation that she couldn't allow people too close, his betrayal was a hurt she never wanted to experience again. "I don't want to be the type of mother to bring men, in and out of Henry's life. I don't want him getting attached to some guy I am dating, only for that guy to leave if our relationship doesn't work out."

"I get that, but Danny is a GOOD guy. He is a catch that most women would kill to have. He's attractive, smart, funny and he REALLY likes you. I just think you should give him a shot."

"I think you should date him then."

"You know that's not going to happen when he is clearly into you," Katie smirked at her, then got up and walked back over to her cubicle. It's true that Danny really was a catch, but Emma could just not picture being with him. She never had any real feelings for Danny and it just never felt right with him. Not that she was looking for a relationship in the first place.

Looking up at the clock, Emma realized she needed to hurry and pack up or she would be late to pick up Henry from Chris and Michelle's place. She knew that her neighbors didn't ever mind keeping Henry for a few more hours, probably because they saw him as the son they couldn't have, but she still didn't like imposing on them. Hurrying down the stairs, Emma headed down to the lobby where she spotted Danny standing outside the building. Ugh, she really did not want to deal with this right now. Looking around Emma tried to find an alternative exit to the building. Noticing a small door to her right labeled "Emergency Exit", she found her way out. The door lead to an alleyway, she walked quickly down the alley hoping that Danny didn't spot her. Caught up in her thoughts she didn't notice a young girl walking toward her.

"Emma," she looked up to see a girl around 12 years old with curly light brown hair.

"Do I know you?" Emma asked as she looked quizzically at the girl

"Yes, we have met before but you probably don't remember me," Wendy sighed a small part of her was hoping somehow she would recognize her. After the curse she had been transported back to London with her memories still intact. Wendy had actually been happy being back home with John and Michael but a month ago John had been dragged from the window seal by a shadow. Just when she thought she would be free of anything Neverland it always had a way of coming back. That's when she decided she needed to find the savior and send her to Neverland. She felt guilty for what she was about to do to her but she NEEDED to get John back home.

"Can't say I do. Are you here by yourself? You probably shouldn't be in an alleyway alone, it's not safe."

"Emma, I need your help, I know you don't remember me, but I need you to find someone for me. He was taken away a month ago and you are the only one who can bring him back."

Emma stared at the girl for a moment, unsure what to say. Sure she used to be a bail bonds person back in the day, which made her very experienced in finding people; but she quit when she realized it was too dangerous an occupation when you had a son to look after. This girl was clearly confused "Look, I don't know why you think I can help you. I am merely a single mom who works a full time job as an accountant. If someone has been taken, you need to go to the police."

"No you don't understand! It's my brother; his name is John and he is trapped in Neverland. You are the savior! Only you can bring him back!" Wendy pleaded

Wow this must be a prank, that or this poor girl really needs to control her imagination Emma thought. " Ok, ha-ha I get it, let me guess you're Wendy and Captain Hook stole your brother as revenge for helping Peter Pan. I'm sorry I don't have time for this; I have to go pick up my son."

"No! Peter Pan is dead or should be anyway, Captain Hook is not the bad guy and I AM Wendy! I need you to find who took him!" Wendy was exasperated she knew she would not understand but she had to try.

"I really have to go. You should go wait in the lobby for your parents, it really isn't safe out here." Emma felt bad for the girl, she seemed to believe she was telling the truth but she couldn't keep up with this charade any longer. She started to walk toward the parking lot.

"I don't have parents, they died a long time ago," Wendy said in a broken tone

Emma stopped in her tracks, she turned to look at the girl and saw the truth in her eyes. Before Emma could respond the girl threw something down toward Emma's feet. Emma's eyes widened when she saw a green swirl starting to expand into the alleyway.

"Don't worry ill make sure Henry will be okay until you get back," Emma heard these words as she felt herself falling.

Xxxxx

Emma groaned while picking herself off the ground, as she stood up she noticed she was now standing in the middle of a beach. What the hell? Rubbing her neck she tried to remember what had happened. Then it hit her….the girl, the crazy green vortex, her falling into said vortex! It wasn't possible! No this was just a dream; she would wake up any moment now to Henry calling her to make breakfast. Emma closed her eyes and pinched herself, peeking her eyes open she still saw the beach scene. She bent down to feel the sand beneath her, it felt too real, this couldn't be a dream! At that moment the panic set in. No No No No No No This was not happening! Where the hell was she? What did that girl say again? She wanted her to help find her brother, her brother that was in Neverland….NEVERLAND! Ha She may have just gone through a green portal, but she could not possibly think that she was in Neverland. The girl also said something about Henry. HENRY her head began to swirl with the millions of thoughts she was having, but of all of them she concentrated on one.

She had to get back to Henry!

Xxxxx

Hook focused closely as he honed in on the animal. Trying not to make too much noise as he inched closer. Swiftly he grabbed his dagger from his belt and threw it in the direction of the wild bore. With his great precision he hit the pig right in the eye and waited for it to slowly fade away. "You were quite a tough one to catch," hook said while throwing it over his shoulder and walking in the direction of his ship. He couldn't wait to get back to the Jolly Roger; he hated being out in the forest. The glorious day he found his ship waiting for him at one of the old ports in Neverland, he had been in shock. He always knew his ship was a marvel but seeing his home again, it was one of the most relieving sights.

Walking on deck he looked around to make sure no one had tried to sneak aboard his ship while he was gone. He was having this odd feeling that someone had been watching him. Noticing the coast was clear he made his way below deck. Throwing down the pig in the kitchen, he immediately headed over to the cabinet to grab himself some rum. Two bloody long days without rum Finding the pig was certainly a naissance. He had to stay sober in order to properly track it. He hated the feeling of being sober now-a-days. Without the numbing effect of alcohol he could feel the full extent of his pain. Making his way to his cabin he collapsed on his bed, staring up at the ceiling. He was trying to picture her face. He had made a promise to Emma that he would think of her everyday, not that it was a promise that was hard to keep. He tortured himself with thoughts of her more than necessary. What was even worse was lately he began to have more trouble picturing her face. He couldn't bear the idea of one day forgetting it all together. He loathed the way Neverland somehow made you forget. Being utterly exhausted Hook began to slowly drift asleep with a vision of Emma in his mind.

Xxxxx

Emma had been wondering around this island for a day now and still couldn't find anyway off the stupid island. All she managed to do was freak herself out more when she realized that where ever this place was, it was no place she had ever heard of on earth. The glittering colors of the ocean were too blue to be real, I mean it actually fuckin glittered! Some of the wild life she had come across had been animals she had never seen before. The most upsetting thing she saw was what looked like a mermaid far off in the distance on the beach. That one she still thought she might just be hallucinating. She was growing weak from exhaustion but she had to get back home to Henry. He was all alone! She would be damned if she let him live the life she had as a child, abandoned and alone. Tears started to form in her eyes but she quickly wiped them away. You need to be strong in order to get back to Henry she told herself. Heading over to a stream she came across she drank as much water as she could, hoping to god something in it wouldn't kill her.

She headed back to the direction of the shore when she saw it. A ship! She might actually have a way to get home! She suddenly went into a sprint heading toward the dock. However she began to slow down when she saw what type of ship it was. It was a pirate ship. Thinking that it may not be the best plan to run unknowingly onto a pirate ship, she decided to hide behind some crates at the dock and observe. Not more then 20 minutes later she saw a man slowly approaching the dock. He was dressed in all black leather, and was carrying some sort of animal on his back. Trying to get a closer look she slowly inched forward as much as she could without being seen. The man looked like a pirate straight out of Pirates of the Caribbean, trying to make out his face he seemed oddly familiar. It was starting to get dark, so she had trouble getting a good look. Something on him caught in the moonlight, was that a hook? You have got to be kidding me Captain Hook! This was Captain Hook's ship, she glanced over at the name of the ship and sure enough spelled out on the side of it was The Jolly Roger.

After the man disappeared onto the ship, Emma waited a while to make sure he wasn't coming back out and then began to pace. She really was in Neverland, that or this was some crazy acid trip. She needed to figure out what to do. The ship was her way out of this place, but what was she going to do? Just march up to CAPTAIN HOOK and demand he get her out of here? Peter Pan had been one of her favorite tales as a child, and in every version she knew Captain Hook was an evil villain, not someone you want to come across. However she did vaguely remember Wendy (ya, not even going to focus on that right now) saying that Captain Hook wasn't the bad guy. There was still no way to know for sure, but she did know that the ship was probably her ticket home.

Xxxxx

Hook jolted out of his sleep when he heard footsteps above deck. Who would dare try and come aboard his ship? Most of those left on the island were well aware of his reputation. He quickly grabbed his sword and rushed above deck. He saw a figure moving in the darkness "You must be brave to dare sneak onto my ship. Reveal yourself or I will have no choice but to….." All he could do was stare in disbelief; it was her, standing there before him on his deck. Her golden locks lay wildly around her shoulders, her porcelain skin shining in the moonlight, those green eyes that he dreamt about staring at him wearily. He shakily breathed out her name "Emma." Before his mind could catch up, he had thrown down his sword while his feet were running toward her.