Authors Note : It's my first fanfic. I hope you like it! Please read and review!
Emma watched the sunrise contemplative; she was all alone on the deck. Lately, she's been losing sleep. Lots of sleep.
It's only been a few weeks they've been on the Jolly Roger. Only a few weeks that appear like ages to her. So much had happened in those few weeks. They headed to Neverland to find her son. Her parents, Regina, Mr. Gold and god old Hook. Honestly, not the best travel companion but it didn't matter. She didn't care about the hatred that could be sensed between Regina and her mother or the way and Hook watched each other; ready to defend themselves whenever it would be necessary. All she cared about was saving Henry. Getting him back. She thought about him constantly. Was he fine? Did Tamara and Greg hurt him? Does he know that we're coming to save him? Does he know I love him?
Those thoughts and questions were like a burden to bear. Emma blamed herself more than anyone else. She blamed herself of not being able to protect her son. Of not being able to prevent Tamara and Greg from taking him away from her.
Her heart ached every time she thought about it. It nearly broke apart. Once again. But this time, she knew that she had to be strong. Strong enough to get him back. To fight.
She was ready to give everything she had to get him back. So were Regina, her parents and Mr. Gold. Even Hook was commited to this duty.
When they reached the myterious island AKA Neverland, Emma could feel the striking distance to Henry. She could sense that Henry needed her. Even though they located Henrys whereabouts, it's been terribly difficult to get there. The island was more dangerous than she thought.
Nevertheless, Hook guided them to Henry and when it came to the big fight, Emma once again used her magic. She didn't intend to, it just happened. A hidden power tossed everybody away who tried to prevent her from getting to Henry. Emma couldn't control it. All she could feel was incredible power and love and that remarkable rush of adrenalin.
And suddenly she could feel Henry wrapping his arms around her. Tears began streaming down her face and she was so relieved and happy. „ Mom! You found me! I knew you would!" Henry mumbled into her coat. „ Yeah. Yeah we did! Our family always finds each other!"
Although they saved Henry, there was still an aching hole in Emmas heart. Her hand reached out for her necklace, an old habit of hers, only to realize once again that it wasn't there. The only thing that connected her with Neal in all those years wasn't there anymore. Neither was he.
The keychain has always been a symbol of their love. It might sounds strange, but it's the only thing she kept from her past. Even though it reminded her of Neal or maybe just because it did.
Taking a deep breath, Emma closed her eyes. Every single time she did, she could see him. How he let go of her. How he was sucked into the portal. How he told her he loved her. And she could feel the pain she felt when the portal closed. She could feel her heart break when she realized she would never see him again. That he was gone forever. Forever.
The hole in her heart would never disappear. At this point in her life, she was sure she could never love again. She never wanted to. There is only one true love in life. And if she can't be with the love of her life, she won't be with anybody else.
Emma opened her eyes as she heard somebody coming towards her. She turned around and spoted Hook. Of course it was him. Every time she wanted to be alone he turned up. She knew that he had a thing for her ever since they first met and she already admited that she's attracted to him. But she couldn't handle that right now. The loss of Neal-she was still assimilating it. „Hey beautiful!" he said with a charming smile. „Couldn't sleep huh?" Emma turned to watch the ocean. „Nah, not really. Too many thoughts spinning around in my head." „Baelfire?" Emma simply nodded. „Emma..he's dead..you gotta…" Suddenly the both could hear a loud scream. Emma realized quickly: Henry!
As fast as she could, she ran down to Henrys cabin. Regina's already been there when Emma entered. She tried to calm the crying kid down but it didn't work. „Henry? What happened?" Emma asked as she walked straight to him and wrapping her arms around her son. But he didn't response. „I suggest he had a nightmare, Miss Swan." „I was considering that, Regina. Henry, look at me. " Gently she turned him to look at her. „ Tell me, what did you dream of? Neverland?" Henry shaked his head. His whole body was trembling. „No..Nothing like..that.", he stuttered. „Honey, what was it then?" Regina asked. „Aurora..I..I saw her..again. She..shhhe told..me..something…" „Henry, what did she tell you? What is it?" Henry looked straight into Emmas eyes. „It's about Dad. He is..alive."