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After publishing the first chapters in Spanish, I decided to translate the story into English. I'm just learning English,so, apologize for all possible emistakes.
He had missed the sunsets in the Enchanted Forest. And now, he was here, after five years, watching this beautiful show, but this time the scenario was completely different, as he was in one of the balconies of the palace, and, beside him, David, also looked to the horizon. His thoughtful face, definitely assessing the proposal he had made a few minutes ago.
"You know, you don't have to do it, Killian ..."
Killian smiled when he heard his name, he knew his father in law took him get used to his name. "I know I have to, David, this is not a suicide mission, if we make a good plan it will be a success. I have been a pirate for over 300 years, I know how the world works from piracy. Everything will be fine." He tried to show with his words more confidence than he felt, though in truth he didn't doubt the success of the mission.
"Emma will kill us when she finds out, you know, right?"
Another smile escaped Killian's lips. "Just I'll look for the opportune moment to explain, and believe me, I can think of at least a couple of times ..."
"Hook! She may be your wife, but don't forget you are talking about my daughter, there are certain activities that I'd rather not know ..." Definitely the damn pirate enjoyed these comments.
"Are you going to take care of them, David?" It was more a statement than a question. "And now, we will develop the plan"
Three months later...
Killian was on the deck of his ship, his hand and his hook clutching the helm, while his wistful gaze lost in the horizon. He allowed his thoughts to wander erratically for a few minutes, approaching that part of his memories that usually tried to avoid at all costs. But this time reality hit him again and again, he missed them terribly.
Liam, his son, the little boy who had brought light into his life and the hope of a better future, turned 3 years old, and the certainty that he wouldn't be with him to celebrate it hit Killian so brutal. He could not give any of the purchased gifts while he thought of him in some exotic port, he could not hug him and lost in his deep blue eyes, a true reflection of his own, he could not tell him how much he loved him, he could not live with Liam the great adventures they had expected aboard the Jolly Roger.
Killiam closed his eyes for a moment, with a deep sigh, he shook his head slightly as he noticed that his knuckles were white, he hadn't been aware of the strength with which he clung to the helm. He loosened his grip and let his mind wander again. That time his thoughts were invaded by the powerful image of Emma, his Emma, his wife, strong and courageous but also vulnerable and full of tenderness that she doubted not show her loved ones.
But this was not always so. He remembered how much it had cost him to break down the walls she had clung desperately for so long to protect her heart. But when those walls finally fell, he could meet the real Emma, which he had had little bits above. And that allowed walls drop something he thought was impossible, Killian fell in love even more with her, her smile, which increasingly appeared more often in her face and her beautiful green eyes, which were now filled with life, hope, love ... How much he missed her! Killian never thought he would miss so desperately her laughter, the sound that initially she kept for him exclusively, and Killian treasured as the best present, but that after the birth of Liam, she began to show in a more usual.
Killian also thought of Henry, who had become a young knight, and he had come to love as their own son. The truest believer, who that greatly enjoyed his life in the Enchanted Forest. No doubt the lad had a very important place in his heart, not only for being the Emma's son, but because it was a constant reminder of his first love, Milah ...
Killian put aside his thoughts when he heard a slight murmur coming from somewhere in the deck. His gaze went over there to discover the crew watching the sunrise.
He smiled at the thought that they could be pirates, but that never prevented them from appreciating the great beauty of a sunrise at sea. Pirates ... his mind wander again ... Killian never thought he would use his pirate costume again, at least in public, he smiled to himself as he recalled some of his wife's fantasies involving the use of certain clothing ... After years of trying to be a honorable man, trying to become something of a hero, here he was, again become a pirate, but this time his motivations were far from the revenge he had been trapped for centuries and which had been released thanks to Emma.
Emma ... a shudder ran through him at the thought of the reaction she had when she knew the plans that would again him become a pirate ...
3 months ago ...
Killian was in the gardens surrounding the castle in which resided, watching as his little brother in law, Neal, who already had six years , tried to teach Liam, his son , the basics of sword fighting. Beside him, Snow watched with ill-concealed pride to the two little children.
"I know that Emma has not yet been adapted to life in the Enchanted Forest" Snow said "but when I see these children, I have no doubt that they are happy living here."
Killian smiled "I know, milad..Snow" He still had not gotten used to call his in-laws by their first name "But Liam has never known life in Storybrooke or any other world without magic and somehow, he may be at a disadvantage if one day we have to return. "
Snow replied with a slight doubtfully, "but that is something that will not happen, at least in the near future, don't you think?"
"Of course ..." Their conversation was interrupted by the sudden appearance of Emma, who came from the castle. Killian detected trouble coming to notice how Emma approached with resolute steps, her face reflected a fury that he had not seen for a long time.
"Mom! "Emma screamed " Pick up the kids and take them to the castle, now! " Then he went to Killian " You!Pirate! We need to talk " Surely she was outraged and Killian suspected what could be the reason.
Snow didn't even reply, she also suspected the cause of his anger, so she picked up the children and went to the castle entrance.
Emma fought back to Killian, raising a threatening finger at him, her eyes radiated a fury that would have scared the bravest person. "You!" She exclaimed "Have you gone completely mad?"
"What are you talking about, love? "He repented at the same time that his words out of his mouth.
"Don't call me love, not now, Killian" She was really angry. "Why do you have accepted the proposal of my father? You better give me a plausible explanation."
Killian sighed heavily before answering, pressing hard his jaw. He knew what he had to say was not going to like her, and had been delaying the inevitable, waiting the most appropriate moment to talk to her. But in a way Emma had learned early and he couldn't put it off anymore.
"Emma, who has told you? Have you talked with David? " Killian didn't try to evade the answer, but he needed to gather all the information possible before offering any explanation.
Emma looked at him for a moment, assessing whether to answer. Finally she did it "No, I'll talk to him later. It was Smee, I learned through Smee. You realize? I had to learn by third parties because neither you nor my father have had the courage to tell me." She waited a few seconds and continued " I'm waiting for an explanation, Killian."
"Actually, Emma ..." he began to respond, hesitantly, scratching behind his ear, his usual gesture when he was nervous. "Your father is not to blame, I ... really ... .I ..I offered ..." ended answered almost in a whisper.
"What? Have you completely lost your mind? " Killian was sure that if this conversation were taken at Storybrooke, a light bulb would be broken into pieces, such was the indignation of Emma." Are you saying you're going to embark on the Jolly Roger, you'll become back into a pirate, you'll navigate for who knows how long and face a number of dangers and everything was your idea? "
"Emma ..." he tried to approach her, apparently with success, because she didn't reject him "Believe me, love, I understand you're scared, but you must also understand that this is our world now. I know it has cost you to adapt to life in the Enchanted Forest, I know that even today, despite the five years, you miss your world. But now we live here, we face completely different situations and we must face them taking risky measures. Your parents govern these lands, their job is to protect their subjects using all means at their disposal. I'm the right hand of your father "both smiled, no doubt thinking of the early David- Killian relationship "I know what we face and I know we can do it. You trust me, don't you, Swan? "
Emma sighed, Killian's voice always had a calming effect on her, this time was no different. She felt her body began to relax, releasing some of the tension of a few minutes ago, but the concern never left.
"Of course I trust you, Killian…" her initial fury was diluted, giving way to a feeling of helplessness. "But Killian, you know ... I ... I can't ... I can't lose you. Since you came to get me to New York and back to Storybrooke we never have separated, just as darkness caught me we were away and then you rescued me. I don't know how I can live without you all these months. And Liam ... he loves you, how am I going to explain to him ...?" She paused, trying to avoid it, but felt moisture in her eyes and finally a tear escaped sliding down her cheek.
Killian looked at her, his eyes full of melancholy advance, his fingers came to her face and with a touch, a light touch, he retired her tears. She was right, as usual. But Killian knew he needed to do this. Since returning to the Enchanted Forest he had hard fought alongside David to restore the kingdom, especially during the first months, when chaos threatened to cover everything. David was so like his brother ... Killian felt that life had given him another chance to do the right thing working with him, and he did not want to disappoint him. Since learning of a threat hanging over the kingdom and that he could play an important role in eradicating the threat he could not help volunteering, taking all that it implied.
David was also aware of that, and at first refused decisively. But perseverance was one of the most striking qualities of Killian, which makes sense considering his past. After some discussion, he already had won from the beginning, David conceded defeat and assumed, not without some pride that his son-in-law would play an important role at the threat that stalked them. They wasted no time and began to work together to develop the perfect plan.
"Emma, love, do you think I don't know? Damn, I don't even want to imagine how it will be wake up without you by my side every day. Liam, Henry and you are my whole world, but I need to do this. I know that Liam loves me, but I feel I have to give him a future and any threat to the kingdom is also a threat for him and for you. I need him to see me as the honorable man I was once, even if it means I have to get dressed like a pirate again."
Emma stared at him, she knew his decision was firm, knew his determination and perseverance. She nodded in defeat, her face still showing some sadness, but couldn't keep her eyes also showed ill-concealed pride. How she loved that man!
"Promise me you'll be careful, you will not risk your life without need."
"I promise, honey. I will do my best to get back to you." He approached her, his lips barely touching the Emma's, until finally he kissed her. It was a soft and tender kiss at first, but then it turned in desperation, both clinging to it like an anchor, as a reminder of what he left behind, and giving him a reason, as if there were not already enough, to return. A kiss full of promise, fear, desire and love.
They separated a few centimeters just enough so that Emma could speak "and now, pirate, I want to know every detail of that absurd plan that you and my father have made."
Back to reality ...
Killian noticed that the sun was already high in the sky, they had left dawn a few hours ago. He spent too much time lost in memories ... They would soon reach land, he planned to dock in a small port located in a strategic area just few hours of the palace, but enough hidden so that only the most skilled knew their location. They needed to make a technical stop to repair some damage to the ship caused by a previous storm and buy some victuals, since becoming scarce.
They sailed for a couple of hours and they were finally able to make out the port. A few minutes later they landed and he prepared his crew for their excursion on land. Killian had intended to stay on deck, forward repair work, so he sent Smee, along with some other sailors to stock up on the necessary supplies.
Killian looked for a while the port's activity, there were not many ships at the docks, everything was pretty quiet. He took one last look at the harbor and intended to retire to begin repair work when he saw something that made his heart stop for a second. He closed his eyes for a moment and shook his head to make sure he was not dreaming. He looked back toward the docks, with a mixture of hope and fear, and still was there...
He ran without hesitation to the pier, his heart beating faster and faster as he approached. It could not be ... .but yes ... maybe ... his steps were slowing down and finally stopped and watched.
A woman, dressed in simple clothes, in her arms, holding a child of about three years apparently asleep. The child's face hidden by the woman's body , but when he noticed his dark curls and tousled hair his heart gave another little flip. Her face was partially covered by a cloak, but her golden hair was unmistakable. Suddenly a smile, a mixture of disbelief and longing, appeared on his lips. And when she looked at him, when their eyes connected, he felt he was the happiest man in the world. Killian stepped closer to her and whispered ... "¿Emma?"