"And we are so glad that we can be here today. To congratulate our daughter, and her husband, on finding true love. We hope you enjoy the ball, and now, we would like to raise our glasses, to Prince Killian and Princess Emma of the enchanted forest!" Snow's voice blared across the ballroom, and she smiled and raised her goblet of wine.
The many guests did as well, and Emma and Killian smiled.
Emma was wearing a beautiful white gown, with pearl earrings, and her hair in a elegant updo. Killian was forced by Snow to wear a brown leather coat and white vest, similar to the one he wore in the trip to the past, and to refrain from the low cut vest for a night, to make a good impression on the peasants.
After everyone had finished the toast, Emma grabbed Killian's forearm and led him to the dance floor. They both had a good time, dancing and being congratulated by the guests on their marriage. Things were all good and well. That is until, some rather unpleasant people began to comment on Killian's ability to rule a kingdom.
"Shouldn't Emma be marrying a prince? To join kingdoms? And I mean, he's a pirate, he doesn't even have any royal blood." A stuck up duke told Charming.
"No, um, I am happy Emma has found love with Killian, and his pirating days are behind him. He's become a hero, and a better man." Charming assured, trying his best to he polite.
The duke huffed and walked away.
A middle aged woman was next to judge Hook, "Not to be rude your majesty, but are you sure having her marry a pirate is a good idea? A prince would be far more suitable."
It continued like this through the night, and Charming realized he would have to talk to Hook about the rules of ruling a kingdom.
He brought it up at breakfast, when him, Snow, Emma, and Hook were sitting around a polished wooden table in the castle.
"So, um, Hook, you have to learn to be a prince..." Charming blurted out awkwardly.
The pirate choked on his toast, "What?"
"The people...of the enchanted forest...they expect you to act like a prince.
Killian smirked, "I already do mate, I am a perfect gentleman."
This caused Emma to laugh uncontrollably, almost spitting orange juice all over the table.
"It's true!" Killian looked offended.
"Well, these people at the ball last night, tend to disagree. They want you to know how to impress other kingdoms and be less like...you know..."
Killian sighed and looked down at the tablecloth, "A pirate."
Charming nodded, "Yeah."
An awkward silence filled the room.
"I suppose that is doable. It's a small price to pay to marry your daughter. When do I start?"
"I can start teaching you tomorrow."