I wrote this sort of with the intention for it be during 4x01, however most of it could take place during the Frozen/Ice Queen arc. Also, this is my first OUAT fanfic, so let me know how I did by sending me a review.
Originally written: July 24, 2014
"Don't worry, Snow. I'm sure that there's a reason why Emma hasn't returned yet. Maybe she was just having a really hard time getting Mr. Gold to come help out," Prince Charming said while trying to sooth his wife's nerves.
"Don't tell me to not worry, David! Our daughter is missing in the middle of a supersonic blizzard. Maybe we should go out and look for…"
Snow White got interrupted by the front door being blown open by Grumpy and Granny; the cold air from outside rushing into the apartment. Quickly, before any more warm air could escape, the two stomped into the front hall and closed the door behind them.
"This must be the worst blizzard that I have ever seen in all of my days. I pity whoever is still out there," Granny said as she shook the snow from her grey hair, then took off her jacket to stand by the fire.
Snow released a small sob as she thought of her missing daughter. Charming gently wrapped an arm around her shoulder. "I'm sure she's fine," he whispered encouragingly.
"Sure who's fine?" Grumpy asked.
"Emma. She hasn't returned yet," David said softly. Then to Snow, he added "but she will".
Again, the front door burst open, this time Hook and Red Riding Hood came through the door.
When pairs were assigned to go out and make sure that everybody in town was somewhere safe, Killian was none too happy about being separated from Emma. He refused profusely, but when Emma pulled him aside and explained that she's be back before he would be, then asked him to go for her, he reluctantly agreed. How could he tell his Swan "no" when she asked so nicely?
"What a bloody storm out there, eh?" Killian said as he quickly walked over to join Granny and Frumpy by the fire place.
"Sorry we're late," Red said as she adjusted her red cape. "Someone here," she looked at Hook, "is a very slow walker".
Killian took off his toque and winter glove in attempt to regain some body heat. "Well, I told you, Wolf," he looked at Red, "that if you let me ride on your back that we would get back sooner. But did you let me? No. And now here we are". The grin on his face showed that as much as he hated being paired with her, he enjoyed teasing her. Hook's smile faded when he looked around the room. "Where's Emma?" he asked.
Granny and Frumpy exchanged a glance while Snow let out another sob. Charming clung to her shoulders.
"Don't make me ask again," he paused. "Where's Emma?" his voice was shaking with a mix of fear and anger.
"She hasn't returned yet," Granny said with a hint of despair.
No more words were said from Hook as he placed his toque back on his head and put on his glove. He rushed over to the front door and whipped it open.
"Where are you going?" yelled Red Riding Hood.
"To go find Emma".