LOVE IS STRENGTH
Pairing: Hooked Queen. Rating: K+. Genre: Romance/Adventure. Disclaimer: Once Upon a Time, Regina Mills, Captain Hook, and everyone else appearing in this story belong to Disney, ABC, Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis. Sadly I don't own Lana Parrilla or Colin O'Donoghue either. Summary: Regina and Hook fall in love on the journey to Neverland.
Chapter 1
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The Jolly Roger
Regina Mills stood up at the bow of the Jolly Roger. Captain Hook could easily pretend he was staring off at the horizon, but instead he couldn't stop watching her. Her dark hair blew in the ocean wind, and she clutched her black coat closed, desperately trying to keep in her body heat. The journey to Neverland - across the open sea, second star to the right and straight on 'til morning - was a cold one. Out here, away from threats and magic, Regina wasn't the Evil Queen; she was soft, delicate, and sad. She'd just lost the only person she loved in the whole world, and she was so willing to die to save him and Storybrooke, and yet she'd survived.
"Maybe it wasn't your time to go, Your Majesty," he'd said earlier that day. "You'll get your boy back. And then you'll see – your journey isn't complete yet."
She nodded and tried to smile, trying to feel optimistic. The truth was, she was so used to something or someone taking away everyone she loved.
Hook understood that fear too, and recognized it in her. He wished he could talk to her, comfort her. If only she'd let him in. He sighed. It would never happen. She was the queen, he was just a pirate. He wasn't good enough for her, or to be her friend, or even something more.
But she was so beautiful. Her hair looked so soft, and he just wanted to reach out and touch her smooth, perfect skin, stroke her cheek. He closed his eyes for a moment, and imagined leaning in, brushing his lips against hers…
The Lifeboat
The Jolly Roger anchored off the shore of Neverland. The crew stared at the landmass with mixed emotions – fear, anticipation, and uncertainty of what they might face there. Peter Pan and the Lost Ones, mermaids, the Natives. Regina and Emma glanced to each other, a silent understanding between them. Henry is here; we'll find him. Rumplestiltskin gulped, staying behind the rest of the crew. He didn't want to show fear. There were few things the Dark One feared, and Peter Pan was one.
Hook stepped out into the lifeboat, followed by Prince Charming, who helped his wife down into a seat next to him. Emma Swan followed, taking Hook's hand as she climbed down into the boat. Charming helped Rumple down next. Regina was the last to climb down the rope ladder. Hook reached for her hand, and she accepted it, without saying a word.
Once in the lifeboat, she glanced over to him, nodded and gave a small smile. She sat next to him and focused her gaze on the land in front of her. Hook could still feel the trace of her hand in his. It had been soft and smooth, and much smaller than he thought it would be.
He cleared his throat, trying to push thoughts of her out of his mind, despite the fact that she was so close to him. He suppressed every urge he felt to reach out again and take her hand, to hold it and console her, and to feel her soft skin again.
"Welcome to Neverland, mates."
Author's Note: Okay, so chapter 1 is pretty short. I promise...more Hook and Regina interaction in the next chapter. This just seemed like a good place to break it up. There will be four chapters. Tell me what you think? And stay tuned! :)