Chapter One - Killian
It has been three weeks since Elsa and Anna left. It has been three weeks since Emma got my heart back for me. It has been three weeks since the Ice Queen was defeated. It has been three weeks since Belle and the Crocodile broke up. However, I know that Belle still loves him and that is why she never actually made him cross the town line. Instead, she carries around his dagger, making sure that he never comes near her, Emma, or me.
These past three weeks have been some of the best three weeks of my life and many things have happened during them. Snow White, Prince Charming, and Prince Neal moved into a bigger house nearby leaving Emma the old apartment. Emma now shares the apartment with Henry and every once and a while, myself.
I try to fit in more around town. In addition to my new look, I spend some time with Belle and Emma's mother so they can teach me all about this world. I spend my evenings with Emma and Henry. The three of us have become very close and I hope that one day we can all be a family.
David and I have gotten much closer as well, for a couple of reasons. First, Emma made me her second Deputy so the two of us could spend more time together. This means that David and I are always working together too. In addition, since I saved his daughters life, and she saved mine, he is staring to understand that we actually do love each other.
I once told Tinkerbelle that I would only risk my life for two things, love and revenge. I was being quite honest with her when I said this. I have found something to risk my life for. If Emma were in trouble, I would willingly help her even if I died in the process. Emma has finally started to open up to me and I am very happy about that.
Currently, Henry, Emma, and I sit on the couch drinking hot chocolate with cinnamon. (It actually isn't that bad once you try it). Emma and I watch as Henry plays some form of video game. Emma's blonde head is resting on my shoulder. "You tired love?" I ask her.
"A little." She mutters back, "But I won't be able to sleep until later. That is how my brain works, I cannot fall asleep until after eleven."
"What if I tired you out first? I know you get bored while watching this game." I say, only half joking.
She hits my arm, but doesn't decline the offer. The phone rings and Emma groans before standing up to go and answer it. "Hello?" She asks. "What are you sure?" She asks after a pause. "Okay, I will check it out." She says, and then she puts down the phone.
"Who was that?" Henry asks.
"Leroy." Emma answers.
"The dwarf?" I ask, raising an eyebrow.
"Do you get jealous every time someone calls me?" She asks me, and I blush, looking down. "You do realize that it is my job." She walks over and puts on her red leather jacket.
"Where are you going?" I ask her, standing up.
"Leroy says he found something odd in the woods. I am going to go and check it out."
"As your Deputy, I am going too." I declare and Emma rolls her eyes.
"We will be back soon, Kid." Emma calls over her shoulder, "Don't open the door for strangers."
"I know." Henry calls.
Emma and I walk hand-in-hand into her yellow bug. When we arrive at the woods, we both step out of the car. Just as we are about to step into the woods, Emma freezes. "What is it Love?"
"I sense magic here." She says, and then we both see it. Black smoke fills the air around us. I think back on the green smoke from when Pan created his curse.
"Emma is this-"
"A curse? Yes." She says, her face pale as she grips my hand tightly.
I wrap her protectively in my arms and kiss her gently as the smoke surrounds us.