Remember me Chapter 1: Funk you up, an once upon a time fanfic

Something I've had in my head for a while, a few one-shots were Emma and Killian (separately and collectively lose their memories of Storybrook and have to be found and brought back).

Remember me:

Rated T

Chapter 1: Funk you up

Emma sighed as she walked down the streets of St. Louis as her parents. Regina, and Zelena followed behind her with Henry walking at her side while Killian's half brother Liam Jr. (who preferred to go by L.J.) walked in the back with August. Emma couldn't shake the nerves that were racking her right now, they had finally done it, they had finally found Killian, but she knew it was only half the battle. Now that they found him, they were going to have to figure out how to bring him back home. Emma sighed, she just didn't understand why this had to happen, wasn't it bad enough that she'd had to go through traveling into the Underworld and nearly loosing Killian? Now she had to face trying to reawaken his memories after he got them wiped by Mr. Hyde.

When Evil Queen 2.0 had arrived she had instantly staring helping Hyde with his plans (no surprise to anyone) and after they had finally defeated her (which had been a major pain in the ass) Mr. Hyde had been furious and he had determined to get rid of Emma. Mr. Hyde didn't have the power to kill Emma, but he could erase her memories and magically transport her far from Storybrooke. When Hyde had cast the spell Killian (being Killian) had pushed Emma out of the way and got hit himself. Emma shuddered as she remembered that moment, seeing Killian disappeared in a flash of dark blue magic. It made Emma realize how he had felt when she had become the dark one, and Emma hated it. Emma had instantly turned on Hyde and hit him with a hard blast of magic, Mr. Hyde had been knocked flat, and Regina had stepped in and trapped him inside the urn that had once held both Ingrid and Elsa.

Mr. Hyde would remain in the urn until they found a way to get rid of him permanently, while Hyde was no longer a threat to Storybrooke they still needed to find Killian. Emma had hoped the wand would be the solution since it had been used to find her, but Zelena explained the wand could only be used to transporting/locating people through realms not the same realm they were already in. Henry had actually been the one to come up with the solution, while the rest of them were arguing about how to find Killian Henry had simply asked, "Why don't we just use a tracking spell? Magic in the outside world doesn't always work as reliably as it does in Storybrooke, but it would still work right?"

They had all turned to Henry and gaped at him, feeling ridiculously stupid for not having thought of it themselves' and then Emma had simply used magic to summon Killian's old leather duster from their house so Regina could apply the potion to it. The spell had worked, but the only problem had been how they were going to hide following a flying leather duster through the streets of the real world. Emma had been the one of come up with the perfect solution, she had taken off her usual red leather jacket and put on Killian's duster. By wearing the coat they could still be guided to Killian without causing too much of scene. The duster pulled itself towards Killian, but because Emma was wearing it, anybody watching just thought the edges of the coat were being caught by the wind or billowing out in front of her because of the way she walked.

Emma found herself kind of liking it, she felt a little like Professor Snape in his long bat like cloak. Once the task of locating Killian had been settled they had all climbed on board the Jolly Roger (her bug wasn't big enough for all of them to travel together and Killian's ship would probably help jog his memory) and sailed off. Henry had once again proven his prowess at the helm as he expertly steered them down the coast and into the Gulf of Mexico before lowering the anchor and coming onto land. Regina had used a cloaking spell to keep the Jolly hidden once again and they had all started heading in the direction of the duster.

As the group made their way along some random street Emma looked back over her shoulder and gave a small smile. It was nice to have all of them here with her, helping to find Killian. Emma had expected her parents, Henry, Regina, and L.J. to come along, but she had been shocked when August and Zelena had volunteered as well. August had asked to come because he said he owed it to Emma after the mistakes he had made in the past. Zelena had claimed she was coming because she was curious to see more of this world, but Emma had instantly spotted the lie. Zelena had changed a lot since her little daughter Robin was born, and she was starting to care about and help others (something none of them would have ever imagined her doing even as recently as a few months ago). As they walked down the road Emma knew they were getting closer. It wasn't just the tugging of Killian's coat, it was just this feeling deep inside her. Emma knew it wouldn't be that far, she just knew.

They turned a corner and all stopped, Killian's coat had lead them right in front of a large building that was obviously a converted warehouse. Emma groaned loudly, "Really?" she said as she read the large deep red neon above the spot where they stopped Mikey's Stud Farm: Live Nudes for the Ladies

Zelena burst out laughing as Regina said, "You know, I wish I could say I was surprised to see that the pirate ended up in a place like that after having his memories wiped, but I think we all know that would be a lie."

Snow blushed slightly while David just shook his head. Emma let out a huff, they had no choice, if they were going to get Killian they had to go inside. Emma turned to Henry and L.J., "Ah, guys I know you both said you don't want to be left behind anymore, but you're both underage and even if you weren't you really don't need to see what's in there."

Henry waved his hands back and forth in front of his chest, "Mom, I can honestly say that this is the one time I have absolutely no problem what-so-ever staying behind."

L.J. shook his head, "Yeah, I have absolutely no desire of any kind to go in there, especially if Killian's the one taking it off."

August raised his right hand, "I volunteer to stay here with the boys."

Emma shook her head, "O.k., you guys stay here and keep an eye out in case Killian tries to bolt." Emma nodded her head towards the club, "We'll go in and get him out."

Regina stepped forward, "One thing first."

Regina waved her hand in front of David and a tingle of magic passed over him, "there, now no one's going to ask why a man is walking into a male strip bar designed for straight women."

David blinked at her, "what'd you do?"

Regina held up her compact and they all lost it. Looking into the mirror was David, but reflected in the mirror was a brown haired woman with blue eyes who looked about the same age as Emma, Snow, Zelena, and Regina. David huffed, "Regina."

Regina gave him a look, "Do you have a better idea?"

David crossed his arms over his chest, "Unfortunately no." then he tilted his head back and groaned, "Killian better appreciate this, because I know I'm never going to hear the end of it."

Henry snorted into his hand, "You got that right Grandpa."

David turned, "Hey now, you're supposed to be on my side."

Henry pointed to Regina, "Are you forgetting who raised me? I may have never been a villain, but some things definitely got passed down."

Regina smirked as they all turned and walked into the club. They easily passed through the entrance and were instantly assaulted by loud music and the sounds of hoots, screams, and cheers. They ducked through the crowd and made their way to the stage. As it came into sight Emma saw a tall brown haired man duck behind a red curtain holding an armful of clothes. Emma only saw a flash of skin and nothing too extensive, but she heard her mother groan.

Zelena meanwhile was standing there smirking, "Aw, what's the matter? Don't like a good show?"

Snow shook her head, "I really could live without it, thank you very much."

Before anybody else could say anything a well built black man onto the stage. The man was wearing a deep blue button up shirt and a pair of sleek brown pants, he held a microphone to his mouth and said, "Alright ladies, did you like that one?"

The women in the club all clapped and shouted, after the noise settled he said, "Well, if you liked our sweet boy Rockin Rick you're going to love what's coming up next." The women in the club all began to clap and cheer even louder, it was obvious that the next man up was a favorite and Emma knew exactly who it was going to be. The man with the microphone grinned knowingly as he looked out over the crowd, he nodded his head and a tune began to play. Emma recognized the song as 'uptown funk' and sure enough all the ladies began to clap along as the stage master held the microphone and said, "that's right ladies, our finally act of the evening is the one, and only, Wild Bill."

Emma raised her eyebrows at the stage name, what were the odds of Killian using the name Bill as his stage name when his brother's were both named Liam (which could often be a nickname for William). As the song started to play Killian came onto the stage and the crowd went nuts. Emma supposed that given the fact that Killian's stage name was Wild Bill she shouldn't have been surprised when he walked out in a full cowboy costume, but she was. Emma had expected Killian to be dressed like a sailor or a pirate, but at the same time she could see Killian's traits poking through.

Killian was once again wearing a pair of ass hugging leather pants, but instead of just being smooth black these pants had fringes that moved as he did. Killian's shirt was a long sleeved grey shirt which he had deep brown vest over (as usual the shirt was half undone) and over it all he wore a black Fonzie style leather jacket topped with a black cowboy hat. Over all it was a good look, the ladies continued to clap to the tune as Killian swaggered out onto the stage in his usual manner and then began to dance.

This hit, that ice cold
Michelle Pfeiffer, that white gold
This one for them hood girls
Them good girls straight masterpieces

The women continued to scream and Killian ran his hand along the brim of his hat tilting it down over his eyes slightly. Then Killian started moving forward on the stage jerking his hips in time with the tune as he began slide his jacket slowly over his shoulders.

Stylin', whilen, livin' it up in the city
Got Chucks on with Saint Laurent
Got kiss myself, I'm so pretty.

At the line 'got kiss myself' Killian raised turned his head and kissed his left bicep causing the woman to go absolutely nuts. As he raised his left hand Emma saw that he was still wearing his hook. Emma wasn't sure if the ladies in the crowd knew it was real or thought it was just a part of his costume. As the song went on Killian bent forward and took a bill from a small red haired woman and gently ran his hook along her cheek. Emma knew that Killian didn't have his memories and that this didn't mean anything, but she couldn't help a flash of jealousy.

I'm too hot (hot damn)
Called a police and a fireman
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Make a dragon wanna retire man
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Say my name you know who I am
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Am I bad 'bout that money, break it down

Killian dropped his jacket off with the words 'break it down' and spun as he grabbed another bill from another woman. Then Killian stood in the center of the stage and bent his right leg at the knee with his left leg back behind as he bounced along to the music, sticking his chest out and beginning to undo the vest. The ladies continued to scream as Regina rolled her eyes and David just groaned.

Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you
'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you
'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you
Saturday night and we in the spot

With every line of 'girls hit your hallelujah' the ladies would throw their arms up in the air as Killian bent down to run a hand through their hair or caress their faces as he took another bill. One woman was holding up a fifty and Emma watched Killian bend down and give her a hard kiss as he grabbed the cash. Emma clenched her fists and teeth at that, but then Killian jumped back and the song went on:

Don't believe me just watch (come on)
Don't believe me just watch uh

Killian pulled his vest off causing the cheers to rise again and he flung it out into the crowd. Emma saw a number of women dive for the vest and instantly disappear in a hail of limbs.

Don't believe me just watch
Don't believe me just watch
Don't believe me just watch
Don't believe me just watch
Hey, hey, hey, oh

Killian unbuttoned his shirt (what little of it actually was buttoned) along with the tune of song pulling it open at the sides so that now his bare chest was visible. The screaming continued and then came:

Stop, wait a minute

Killian froze and turned his head from one side to another as though looking for something, then he raised his finger and pointed across the club. Killian was pointing directly at a young woman who looked about twenty, she had long black hair and brown eyes and was wearing a pair of shorts and a red t-shirt with a sash reading bride over it. Emma realized it must be a bachelorette party (unsurprising) Killian crooked his finger at the girl and she walked forward as the other woman began to cheer even louder.

Fill my cup, put some liquor in it
Take a sip, sign a check
Julio, get the stretch

The bride walked up to the stage and Killian bent down and gave her a full on kiss which caused Emma to growl loudly. The club went nuts as Killian pulled back, and started shrugging his shoulders so the shirt slipped further and further off him.

Ride to Harlem, Hollywood
Jackson, Mississippi
If we show up, we gon' show out
Smoother than a fresh jar of Skippy

I'm too hot (hot damn)
Called a police and a fireman
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Make a dragon wanna retire man
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Bitch say my name you know who I am

Killian threw his shirt all the way off and tossed it the bride-to-be. The ladies in the club went wild, but Emma heard several of them (including Snow) gasp and Emma knew they weren't just gapping at Killian's physique. Emma knew that her pirate was a thing of beauty, he had a gorgeous well-toned and heavily muscled body. Then of course there was the thick dark chest hair that went all the way down, but in addition to Killian's muscles he also had other marks on him. Years of sailing the seas and fighting battles had left Killian's entire torso covered with scars (and a number of tattoos as well). There were marks from swords, cuts from knives, and a few glances from arrows. The worst of it was seen when Killian turned around and his back was displayed. Again many women screamed in glee, but others gaped in shock at the sight of the lash scars that covered every last inch of Killian's back.

The scars from the lash were thick and deep, and anyone who saw them would probably be able to guess what had caused them. Emma remembered when Killian had told her about those scars. Considering Killian's past and the kind of life he lived it hadn't completely surprised her to learn about them, but it still made her sad to know Killian had suffered through it.

Killian had been worried he would disappoint Emma when she learned about those scars, but Emma had cupped his face and told him he was a gorgeous man and his scars simply added to his beauty. Emma had added that it would be rather hypocritical of her to judge Killian for his scars when she had plenty of her own. Killian had been furious when he had learned Emma had a vast collection of belt scars on her back as souvenirs from less than ideal foster homes. Killian had promised that if he ever met any of these people he'd flag down David and the two of them would gut the bastards alive. Emma was pulled from the memory by the music:

I'm too hot (hot damn)
Am I bad 'bout that money
Break it down

Killian turned around again and ran his hand from the top of his chest down to the waste of his pants. As the ladies screamed Emma saw Zelena raise her eyebrows at the sight, "Well well, He certainly is well traveled isn't he?"

Emma nodded, she could see all of Killian's tattoos on display right now, there was the one for Milah, on his forearm. A four point compass on his left hip, above that on his left peck was a hawk in flight, its wings up and its talons extended out to strike. It was impossible to see from the stage, but on one of the hawk's feathers was the name Liamand above Liam's name was Deirdre the name of Killian's mother. On Killian's right shoulder was a beanstalk with a metal compass inside the center and leaves sprouting up the top along Killian's shoulder blade and collar bone.

Twisted in the branches of the beanstalk was a swan in flight and the end of one of the branches was the author's pen, whilst a third branch was wrench in honor of L.J. and his love of tinkering and all things mechanical. Killian had thought of getting their names in the leaves, but Emma had shot down the idea telling him that getting a name tattoo was considered bad luck in this realm. Emma had explained that it was a well known truth in this land that getting a tattoo with someone's name almost never ended well, so Killian decided to get something that represented each of them instead.

As the song hit the line 'come on' Killian jerked his hips up and turned in a slow circle once again so his ass was clearly visible. The crowd was loving it, Snow groaned, "Oh god." She muttered as she turned bright red and buried her face in her hands.

Zelena quipped, "Come on now, your highness, there's no need to be such a prude. The Captain is obviously quite skilled in many areas."

Snow shook her head, "This is one talent I definitely didn't need to be aware of."

"You're not the only one." Said David as he starred up at the ceiling like it held the meaning of life.

Don't believe me just watch uh
Don't believe me just watch uh
Don't believe me just watch
Don't believe me just watch
Hey, hey, hey, oh

Killian spun swiping a few dollars and stroking a few faces with his hand and hook

Before we leave

Killian started undoing his pants and the ladies all surged forward with more money

Lemmi tell y'all a lil' something
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up uh
I said uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up

With every ling of 'uptown funk you up' Killian unfastened his pants and slowly teased the hem, dropping them down along his hips and then flipping them up again.

Come on, dance, jump on it
If you sexy then flaunt it
If you freaky then own it
Don't brag about it, come show me

Come on, dance
Jump on it
If you sexy then flaunt it
Well it's Saturday night and we in the spot
Don't believe me just watch come on!

Don't believe me just watch uh

Killian ripped his pants off and tossed them to the side and the ladies went wild, Regina raised an eyebrow while Zelena starred at Killian like she wanted to eat him alive. With his pants off Killian was revealed to be wearing a black faux snakeskin t-back. Killian raised both his arms above his head and grasped his hook with his hand and rotated his hips in a circle as he turned with his back to the audience once more.

Regina raised an eyebrow, "Well, well, your pirate certainly has some lovely assets Ms. Swan."

Zelena starred at Killian in a predatory manner, "I wouldn't mind getting my hands on some of that."

Emma turned and starred daggers at Zelena, "Don't get any ideas."

Zelena tilted her head to the side as Killian jerked his hip to the right, "Far too late for that darling."

Don't believe me just watch uh
Don't believe me just watch uh
Don't believe me just watch
Don't believe me just watch
Hey, hey, hey, oh

Throughout his performance Killian had kept the cowboy hat on, but now he took it off and lowered it so it was right over his crotch. Killian reached down and pulled the t-back off Full Monty style then he gave that damn cocky grin of his and tossed the hat aside. The ladies scrambled closer to the stage as Zelena said, "He does captain, quite a ship."

Snow was still standing with her eyes covered, but Emma would have sworn she saw Snow peak through her fingers. Emma bit back a smirk.

Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up (say what?)
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up (say what?)
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up (say what?)
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up (say what?)
Uptown funk you up

Killian danced back and forth across the stage to the last piece of the song spinning from one side to another and moving his hips. Killian frequently slid down to bestow kisses and caresses and collect his earnings. As the song ended Killian gave a bow and picked up his pants and jacket then trotted off the stage.

The MC came back on stage as Emma jerked her head to the side, "Let's head back."

The MC bid everyone goodnight as Emma walked towards the back stage, a large imposing bouncer stepped in front of her, "Back stage isn't for customers."

Emma reached down and pulled her badge off her belt as David did the same. The two of them held the badges up to the man's face and Emma said, "We've got passes."

The bouncer studied the badges then nodded and stepped to the side, they all walked back and found a bunch of guys standing around lockers or sitting in chairs in front of masculine style dressing stations. Killian was pulling a pair of jeans on over a pair of black jockey shorts when one of the other dancers gave a loud whistle. Killian jerked his head to the side and saw them, "sorry ladies, but the shows over."

Emma stepped forward and held up her badge, "Actually we weren't just here because we wanted to catch the show."

"Speak for yourself darling." Zelena said as Emma rolled her eyes.

Killian finished doing up his pants and threw a long sleeved dark green shirt over his head that really made his eyes pop, "Apologies love, what can we do to help some of the city's finest?"

Emma said, "We're actually not police in this city, we're investigating a missing persons case from our town Storybrooke and we needed to talk to you about it."

Killian jerked his head up curiously, "Me?"

Emma said, "Yeah, why don't you grab a jacket or something and we can go get a coffee and talk about the case."

Killian shrugged and grabbed a dark wash jean jacket from a locker, it wasn't his usual leather, but it didn't look bad on him. They all headed out the back door as a few of the guys shouted good-bye's Killian raised his hand above his head and followed them out the door. Once they were outside and the noise died down Emma sighed in relief, that place had been so loud it had been giving her a headache. They walked back towards where August and the boys were waiting and Emma said, "my name's Emma Swan, this is Mary Margaret" Emma knew her mother wanted to go by her birth name, but it would have been too weird to introduce her as Snow White under the circumstance, "Regina, Zelena, and…" Emma paused as she looked to her father then she grinned, "Danielle."

Killian nodded, "Pleasure, my name's Edmund, Edmund Prewett, but most people just call me Ed. So what's this missing persons' case of yours?"

Emma sighed thinking over how to explain this, "The man I love vanished from our home in Storybrooke a little over a month ago and we're trying to find him. We were hoping you could help us."

Killian looked back at her, "I'm sorry for that, I know it must be hard to be separated from someone you care for, not know what's happening to him must be torture."

Emma nodded feeling the tears prickle at the back of her eyes, they got back to the corner and Emma said, "this is August, my son Henry, and…" Emma paused again before deciding to just go for it, "My stepson, L.J."

L.J. jerked his head up, Emma bit her lip nervously worried it might upset L.J. to hear himself described that way, but L.J. didn't look hurt, or upset, or angry. Instead he gave Emma a dazzling smile. Emma sighed in relief and nodded to L.J. and Killian shook their hands and introduced himself. Emma gestured back towards where they left the Jolly Roger and said, "Instead of a coffee how about we just walk and talk?"

Killian shrugged, "fine by me, not trying to get me alone to have your wicked way with me are you?"

Emma snorted, it seemed that even without his memories Killian was still big on the innuendos, "O.k., so Ed. What I am about to say is going to sound kind of crazy." Emma turned around so he could see her face, "But I promise you it's true. Like I said the man I love disappeared over a month ago and we've been searching for him ever since. We tracked him here to this city."

Killian said, "Well, I'll help if you can, but I haven't lived here much longer than a month myself."

Emma took a deep breath to steady herself, her insides felt like a squirming mass, and she couldn't help wondering if this was how Killian had felt when he had come to find her in New York, "I know." Emma said, "And the reason I know that, is because you're the person we came here to find."

Killian jerked back, "What? Listen love, you're mistaken. I've never seen you before in my life."

Emma let out a breath, "Yes you have, you just can't remember it because something happened to you, something bad. That…"Emma floundered for a word before settling on, "incident, stole your memories and that's why you don't know me."

Killian waved her off, "Preposterous, I don't have any sorts of gaps or spaces in my memory. I know exactly who I am, I was born in Devon, shipped off to Naval boarding school when I was 12, served the in the Brittish Royal Navy for a number of years, then when my brother died I went off on my own. I sailed until an accident at sea took my hand." Killian raised the hook, "then I moved to America, I got a job working at web design company, but it ended up going bankrupt and I moved here for a fresh start."

Emma shook her head, "No, none of that is true, I know you think it is. I know it feels like it is, but it's not. Your name is Killian Jones." Killian snorted, but Emma went on, "You were born in a place called Sullenshore, and I can promise you it was nowhere near Devon. Your older brother's name was Liam and when you were 12 and he was 14 your mother Deirdre died of serious head injury."

Killian jerked his head up in shock; maybe that was part of his memories that had stayed intact even with the spell. Seeing a potential opening Emma pushed, "Your father Brennan abandoned the two of you shortly after your mother died. When that happened Liam did something most teenage boys wouldn't or couldn't do. He stepped up and took care of you, he was like your father and your older brother rolled together. The two of you did serve in the Navy together, but it wasn't the Brittish Royal Navy. You were sent on a mission and lied to about its true purpose. The mission got your brother killed, and when he died you took the ship you two were sailing as you own and became a pirate."

Killian snorted, "A pirate." Killian raised his hook, "look lass, I've heard more Captain Hook jokes than you can imagine, but I've never been a pirate."

Emma shook her head as several of the others snorted at the irony of someone throwing Killian jokes about himself. Emma pressed on determined to make Killian remember, "Yes you were a pirate, in fact you still are, you just don't remember. You sailed the seas for years on your own and then you met Milah." Killian hissed at the sound of her name, "You loved her, and she loved you, but she died. She was killed by her ex-husband and you spent years of your life chasing after him trying to get revenge."

Killian shook his head, "Your wrong lass, Milah died of a heart attack."

Emma closed her eyes, she didn't want to hurt Killian, but she had to get through to him, "No she didn't she was killed by her ex-husband a man called Mr. Gold."

Killian asked, "Why the bloody hell should I believe this rubbish?"

Emma stopped walking and looked Killian right in the eye, they had arrived at the pier and Emma could hear the waves crashing gently behind her, "Because you've always told me I was an open book to you. You've always been able to tell what I'm thinking or the things I'm trying to keep hidden, or what I need to hear when I need to hear it. I was always able to block other people out and keep them from seeing the real me, but you have always been able to. Look at me Killian, look into my eyes."

Killian met her nervous gaze, "I am not lying to you, and I can prove it."

Killian scratched nervously behind his ear, "How?"

Emma reached over, "Boys."

She said quietly, Henry and L.J. walked over and Emma pulled them over to a nearby street lamp along with Killian. Emma rested her hands on Henry's shoulders, "this is my son Henry, he is related to your Milah."

Killian looked partly shocked and partly offended, "What?"

Emma said, "I know it sounds crazy, but it's true. You've told Henry and I about Milah. What she was like and what she meant to you. You always tell Henry he looks like her, the thing you say the most is that he has Milah's smile. Look at him Killian, I know your memories have been changed, but I know some of them are the same. I know you remember Milah and what she looked like. Take a good look at my son and tell me you don't see her starring back at you."

Killian bent his head slightly so he could look Henry full in the face he studied Henry seriously for a few moments then Henry smiled broadly and Killian's eyes widened in shock, "bloody Hell." He whispered, "So what? It might just be a coincidence."

Emma asked, "Do you really believe that? And it's not just Milah either." Emma grabbed L.J., "like I said before this is L.J., it's short for Liam Junior. He's your younger half-brother from your fathers' second marriage."

Killian shook his head, "That's not true, my father never had a second marriage."

Killian looked about ready to bolt, but Emma reached out and gently put her hand on his arm. Killian turned back to her, seemingly unable to look away, "Yes, he did. Look at your brother Killian he looks like you and he looks like your father to."

Killian studied L.J. the same way he'd studied Henry, then he shook his head again, "this is impossible."

Emma grinned at him, "It's only impossible if you believe it is. I know you Killian, you've always had good instincts. You've always been able to tell when something isn't quite right, and I know you can fell that something is wrong about all of this. Don't you think it's a little weird that you moved here a month ago with nothing from your previous life? No possessions, no money, no car, no personal items. Killian" Emma asked putting a sound of deliberate shock her voice, "Do you have any pictures back where you're living right now? Pictures of anybody? Friends, family, places you went, things you did? Any pictures of any kind?"

Killian bit his lip as he looked nervously back at Emma, Emma could see the wheels in his head turning. Emma knew Killian was trying to work things out, Killian shook his head a few times, "How could what you're saying be possible?" He asked quietly.

Emma sighed, "It's hard to explain, but we can get your memories back, if you're willing to trust us."

Killian glanced around obviously trying to work things out and decide if he wanted to go with them or run in the opposite direction. Emma decided to take a big risk and held out her hand to Killian, "Do you trust me?"

Killian looked back her, as their eyes met Emma could tell he was studying her, and she let him. Emma kept her face as open as she possibly can. After a moment Killian slipped his hand in hers and says, "Yes, yes I believe I do."

Emma let out a breath she didn't know she was holding and squeezed his hand, "Then come this way."

Emma carefully lead Killian over to the section of the docks where they left the Jolly Roger, Killian starred curiously out at the water, but his eyes went impossibly wide as Emma climbed onto the invisible gang plank.

"what the devil?" Killian asked in complete shock.

Emma gently tugged on his hand and he carefully followed her onto his ship. The two of them climbed up onto the deck with the others following behind, Killian gasped as he turned around in a circle taking in every last inch of his beloved ship, "how is this possible?"

"magic." Henry answered simply.

Killian turned to him, "magic?" He asked incredulously.

Regina stepped forward, "Yes." She said waving a hand over David and ending the glamour spell causing him to change from woman to man in front of Killian, "Magic."

Killian starred wide eyed at David and backed away slightly, as Killian turned back to Emma (who was standing at the bottom of the stairs leading to the helm) his gaze turned to specific spot on the deck. There wasn't anything really different or special about that place on the deck, it was right next to the railing, not too far from the mast, and surrounded by barrels and some extra nets. However, Killian walked over to that spot like a man possessed, he knelt down and stroked the deck the same way a person would run their hands along the top of a loved one's grave when visiting a cemetery.

Emma could see the tears glistening in Killian's eyes and instantly walked over to him. Emma knelt down next to him and looped her arm through his left arm, giving his bicep a squeeze. Killian continued to stare down at the deck while the others stayed back, all of them knew what had driven Killian to that exact spot. Killian swallowed and said thickly, "It was here wasn't it?"

Killian turned so he was looking Emma directly in the eyes once more, "She died here didn't she?"

Emma nodded, Killian squeezed her arm, "Show me."

Emma led Killian up to the helm and pulled a bottle out of her pocket, it was the exact potion Gold had used to give Belle her memories back after she had been shot. The potion only worked when it was poured on a persons' talisman, and Emma was absolutely certain Killian's talisman would be his ship. Emma poured the potion onto the wheel and gestured to it, "Grab hold."

Killian hesitantly walked over to the helm, then he grasped one of the spokes in his hand while he slipped his hook under another. As Killian held the wheel a blast of magic surrounded him and he gasped as his eyes widened in shock.

Emma bit her lip, "Killian?" she asked cautiously.

Killian jerked his head up, his eyes wide, "Swan?"

Emma shouted, "YES!" and threw herself at him.

Killian didn't even hesitate before wrapping her in his arms and pulling her into a passionate kiss. Henry gave a mock groan as Zelena rolled her eyes and Regina shook her head. Snow and Charming on the other hand where grinning madly and August and L.J. both just shrugged.

Killian pulled back and began peppering kisses along Emma face, "Emma, Emma, oh Gods love, it's damn good to see you again."

Emma squeezed Killian as tightly as she could, "It's good to see you to, I missed you so much."

Killian rested his forehead against hers, "I'm sorry love, I'm sorry I left you, I'm sorry you had to go through that again."

Killian blushed slightly as he said, "I'm also sorry for all those kisses and things I gave those other ladies, and that you had to see it. And I'm sorry I flashed the goods to so many damn strangers."

Emma giggled at this as Zelena said, "Oh, no need to be sorry Captain, I for one thoroughly enjoyed the show. In fact I would be more than open to repeat performance."

Killian glared daggers at the red head, "not if I can help it Zelena." Then he gave a grin, "although, if it gets Regina to turn Dave into a lady again, it might almost be worth it."

David groaned, "Not a word about that to anyone pirate."

Killian snorted, "Do you really think I'm going to let you hear the end of that one mate?"

David shook his head and muttered, "I knew it."

As Killian turned back to Emma, "Love, I am sorry."

Emma cupped his face, "Hey, I'm not mad at you. I won't lie and say I was happy seeing you kiss a bunch of strangers, but it wasn't your fault. You were under a curse, you didn't remember me, and you were playing a part. Killian, do you honestly think that with my history I've never met anyone who's worked as a stripper before?"

Killian raised an eyebrow as Emma nodded, "Yeah, I've known plenty of strippers, when I was working as a bail bondsperson and when I was on the street. I know how that kind of job works, you sell a character you don't sell yourself. You put on a show and you play to crowd. That's how you make the big money, but it isn't real, and it certainly isn't who you are as a person."

Killian grinned, "thank you love, still if there's ever anything I can do to make my behavior up to you."

Emma gave him a knowing look and pulled him close so she could whisper in his ear, "How about you give me a private show after we get back home?"

Killian groaned and muttered, "Bloody minx."

Emma pulled back, "Yeah, but you love me for it."

Killian nodded, "true."

The others looked on, David, Snow, Henry and L.J. were all blushing, probably having guessed the nature of their conversation. Emma turned to them and said, "Alright, let's start heading him."

Killian carefully caught Emma's left arm with his hook, "Hold on love, I want to go back to Storybrooke more than I can say, but we have to wait until tomorrow."

Emma turned to him, "Why?"

Killian quirked an eyebrow at her, "Well I would think that is obvious love. I have to give notice at the place I was working and clear my personals out of the place I've been staying in. If I simply leave without a trace everyone will assume you've taken me captive for some sort of nefarious purposes."

Emma snorted and Killian added, "Well, it's not like it never happens love, there's a reason exotic dance clubs have such large thuggish gentlemen employed as bouncers, and it's not just to clear out the drunks and break up fights. Fans of exotic dancers can be dangerous at times, and if I'm never seen again without a word it's going to raise more red flags than any of us can possible count."

Emma starred at him, "How do you know that expression?"

Killian gave a derisive laugh, "Well love, like everyone else in Storybrooke, I now have false memories of living in this land. Which means I will no longer be at a complete loss as to modern conveniences."

Emma titled her head slightly, "Does this mean you're finally going to start learning to drive?"

Killian snorted at her, "Emma even if I had an inclination to operate one of those vessels, which I don't. We both know the only way I would be able to do so would be if the car were specially altered for me. Not only would that be expensive, but I'm not sure if anyone in Storybrooke would be able to actually do the work."

Emma said, "good point. So where have you been living?"

Killian said, "Well I've been making good money, but I hadn't been actively looking. Also, when I came here I had nothing so I couldn't afford a security deposit on an apartment, so I've just been staying in a local hotel.

Emma nodded as she let go of Killian and moved back then took his duster off, "this belongs to you."

Killian took it from her and swapped out the jean jacket he was currently wearing, "it does indeed."

Killian turned to the others, "Thank you all for coming for me." He titled his head to the side and added, "Again."

Snow said, "Of course we came Killian."

David added, "Like it or not you're a part of the family now."

Killian grinned at him as Regina shrugged, "I didn't have anything else to do."

Emma said, "Why don't we all get some rest? Killian can go quit his job tomorrow."

They all nodded and turned to head back to the crew quarters, but as they walked away Killian called, "Henry, L.J."

The two boys stopped and Killian walked over and pulled both of them into a hug which they returned eagerly. Killian said, "Thank you for coming."

Henry said, "Absolutely."

L.J. shrugged, "I couldn't let Emma mope around the house."

Killian said, "thank you both."

They pulled apart and Killian shook hands with everyone else before they all headed off. Emma and Killian headed to the captain's cabin whilst the others took the crew quarters. Emma had missed Killian fiercely, but she knew they couldn't have the kind of reunion she wanted while her parents, Henry, Killian's younger brother, and three other people were on board the Jolly Roger with them. Besides, Emma was exhausted and she needed to sleep.

As usual Killian was the first one to wake up the next morning. Emma woke to an empty bunk and turned to see Killian washing his face using in a small basin. Killian grinned at her, "Morning love."

Emma stretched, causing Killian to eye her appreciatively, as Emma said, "good morning."

Then she turned slightly resting her cheek on her right hand, "So have you decided how you're going to explain that you're quitting your job?"

Killian stuck his tongue out thoughtfully, "well, I figure I'll just tell Mike the truth. I've fallen in love with a gorgeous woman, who is my true love, and I'm running off to live happily ever after with her."

Emma chuckled as she buried her face in the pillow, "Sadly, that won't sound incredibly ridiculous when you say it."

Killian bent forward, "I know."

They got up and went to get breakfast with everyone else. Regina had conjured up pancakes and sausages with a variety of fruits. They all dug in and started to eat, and once they were finished they left and went back to the club. As they walked Regina asked, "Will that place even be open right now?"

Killian shook his head, "No, but Michael, that's the owner, comes in early in morning to take alcohol deliveries."

They nodded in understanding and soon found themselves arriving Mikey's. Killian used his key to let them in the in the employees entrance. As they walked in Killian called, "Michael, are you here?!"

A loud voice called from the back, "Back here Ed!"

They walked toward the front of the room where the bar was and found the MC from the previous night standing in front of a tall guy with short brown hair and brown eyes, there were several cases of beers and a few other things in front of them and Michael was signing some papers. Mike looked up as they walked in, "Hey, Ed. What's going on?"

Emma saw Mike's stare curiously at the rest of them (particularly Henry and L.J.) before turning back to Killian, "so what's all this?"

Killian took a deep breath and ran his hand through his head, "Listen Mike, I'm sorry to have to do this to you, but I've come to quit."

Mike's eyes widened as he handed the paperwork back to the other guy, but after a moment he just laughed, "Very funny Ed."

Killian shook his head, "I'm not joking."

Mike's face went from amused to shocked an in instant, "WHAT?!" he shouted, "Ed, you're one of the best, you know that. Look, if this is about money."

Killian raised his hand and said, "No, it's not at all about money, it's about family. I've never told you about my past before, but the truth is these people."

Killian gestured to Emma and the rest of them, "Are my family, and I need to go back home with them. There are a number of things going on that need my attention, and some things I left behind which I have to go back and see to. I'm sorry, Mike, I know it's bad form of me to just leave you in the lurch like this, but I have to do it."

Mike's face had turned into a stone like mask, then he just said, "Have to do it? Have to do it?! You have to up and walk out with no notice, no time for me to find a replacement, and all you have to say for yourself is it's something you have to do!"

Killian huffed, "You can have Jerry and Nick start, they've both been talking to you about dancing and they've got some good raw talent. With a little practice and experience they'll do fine. Besides you know the ladies like the newbies."

Killian gave a leer as Mike rolled his eyes, "Nick and Jerry are fine, but they're not as good as you are and you know."

Killian grinned at Mike, Emma knew exactly what would come next, "Well, of course they're not as good as I am, but not everyone can be such a devilishly handsome and talented individual. Still they'll do fine. Mike, you've gotten by fine before I came and you'll keep going after. Besides one way or another I'm leaving and nothing you say or do can stop me."

Mike groaned as he leaned his head back, "Fine, go, but don't you ever come back here begging me for work."

Killian turned to the rest of them and said, "I don't think that'll be a problem."

Mike walked over to a safe and pulled out a handful of bills, "here's your final pay, now get outta my club."

Killian took the money (he knew that if he tried to refuse it there would be more of a problem) and walked back to the lockers. Henry grabbed an empty cardboard beer box that hadn't been broken down yet and took the dividers out then handed it to Killian.

Killian said, "Thanks." And quickly loaded everything from the locker into the box.

After they left Mikey's Killian let out a breath, "Well, that went slightly better than I thought it might."

Regina looked back over her shoulder, "Does he have a temper?"

Killian shook his head, "Not really, but he usually fights harder than that to get people to stay when they want to leave. People who come here have favorites, fellows they like to see over and over again. They understand when the guys leave, but at the same time it sometimes lessens the profits for a certain period. Mike hates losing money."

They started to walk and August asked, "So how far away is the place you've been living?"

Killian answered, "not too far, about ten blocks."

Henry groaned and Killian turned back to him, "there's a great place for binya's on the way."

Everyone brightened as Emma said, "I'm in."

They headed down a set of streets and walked along seeing the trollies pass and taking in the sights. Henry asked, "So Killian, what's been going on this last month?"

Killian shrugged, "Not much of anything, the spell I was hit with landed me at the train station. I thought that I had arrived after losing everything in a poor business venture. I needed to find work, but I didn't have any money, and my only experience was a poor one. I talked to a fellow at the train station who told me about a workforce center nearby, I went over intending to fill out some information and start the process of applying for unemployment. The work center is in the same building as the DMV, and as I went in I bumped into someone else. His name was Thomas and he works back at Mikey's. When I asked him which door to go in for the center he said that if I were up for it he knew of a place where I could get work easily."

Killian took a deep breath, "I was a little hesitant at first because I was worried he was talking about something distasteful, but then he explained what he did for a living. I was a little shocked, but the idea of making money on my looks didn't really offend me."

Regina snorted, "Of course it didn't."

Killian turned back to her, "Well, your majesty, when you've got it, you must flaunt it."

Zelena said, "You can flaunt it in front of me anytime you like Captain."

Killian gave her a dirty look and Emma walked over, "Zelena, enough."

Zelena nodded and Killian continued, "I went back to Mikey's with him, he showed me around. Mikey looked me over and said if I could show him some skills I could start as soon as I had a costume. Being cursed removed a number of my memories, but as you noticed some things remained. I knew a number of different country dances and moves from various lands and so I simply threw a few together to make a performance. It was bit sloppy because I was only starting, but Mikey liked it and gave me a job. Thomas let me stay on his coach the first few nights, but it didn't take long for me to earn enough to buy a hotel room. Tom said I could stay, but I wanted my own space. I have enough saved away for a security deposit on an apartment, but like I said I haven't been looking."

They turned a corner and came to a small café, "Ah here we are."

Killian pointed and they all walked over and stood in line, it was a long wait but eventually they all had deserts and hot chocolates or coffees. As they walked along eating, drinking, and talking Emma couldn't help feeling herself grin at this. It was moments like this when things were just normal, when they were together as a family that Emma loved best. Walking along a street eating junk food and drinking hot cocoa with her family, it couldn't get any better than this.

Eventually they arrived at a hotel called the Victorian. It looked pretty nice, the hotel was a built to look like a small house, pained cream on the outside and with red trim. Killian walked in and they saw a short dark haired woman standing behind the desk wearing a three piece suit with a name tag that read Susan. Susan looked up when they came in and smiled at Killian, "Ed, hi. How are you doing?"

Killian walked up, "Pretty well, but I'm actually here to tell you that I'm checking out today."

Susan's eyes widened in shock, "What?"

Killian nodded, "Yes, I'm going to pack my belongings and pay my bill then I'll be on my way."

Susan asked, "Finally getting an apartment?"

Killian shook his head and gestured to the others, "No, I'm going home."

Emma felt her heart sore to heart soar to hear Killian say that. Emma knew that Killian's home was with them, but she never got tired of hearing him say it. Emma had never been anybody's home before, and having it now meant the world.

Susan blinked a few times, but eventually said, "Well, alright, just come down to sign a few things and turn in your key when you're done."

Killian said, "Absolutely." And they walked over to the elevator, Killian pressed the button and they all headed up to the third floor. Killian lead them down to room 302 and opened the door. The room inside was just like one of a hundred hotel rooms around the world, white walls, a bed, a dress with a t.v. on top, and mini fridge in the corner. Killian reached down and grabbed a duffle bag sitting on a chair and then opened the drawer, "I've only got clothing and few toiletries so this shouldn't take too long."

Sure enough twenty minutes later they were walking back towards the Jolly Roger with Killian's few possessions with them. The journey back to the ship was light and easy, and once they were all safely onboard Emma heaved a sigh of relief, they were on their way home. Things were quiet for now, and even if they all knew that eventually some other insanity was going to come their way, having moments like this and knowing they were all there for each other made it worth it.

As soon as they cast off and started heading out Emma went over to the wheel Killian held his left arm out and Emma instantly stepped into his side so he could hold her close as he steered the Jolly back home. Emma took a deep breath, despite Killian's time away he still had the exact same scent, leather, rum, and the sea. Standing here with her pirate she thought, 'this is a perfect moment, and I am not letting go of it anytime soon'.

Emma relaxed into Killian's side as she listened to Henry and L.J. start a mock sword fight with David and August while Regina and Zelena watched and Snow called home to let everyone know they were on their way back and to check on the babies. Emma couldn't wait to get home, Killian had promised her a private show, and she was definitely looking forward to it. When they finally laid anchor in Storybrooke harbor Killian and Emma went back to their house, while Henry and L.J. volunteered to stay with Regina for the night. Once They were safely ensconced back in their home Killian more than delivered on his promise to Emma, and if several neighbors called the sheriffs' office complaining that someone nearby was playing 'Uptown Funk' way too loud, David simply brushed it off as being one of the lost boys pranks without looking into the matter too deeply. There were some things he and Snow really didn't need to know about their daughter and the pirate.

O.k what do you think? This is going to be 4-6 chapters depending on inspiration. BTW links below have pictures of how I think Killian's tattoos would look. Enjoy and review.

Uptown Funk Songwriters
BRUNO MARS, CHARLES K WILSON, DEVON GALLASPY, JEFF BHASKER, LONNIE LEE SIMMONS, MARK RONSON, NICHOLAUS JOSEPH WILLIAMS, PHILIP LAWRENCE, ROBERT E. WILSON, RONNIE WILSON, RUDOLPH TAYLOR

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