A/N: Hi guys! Ok this is my first fan fiction so please excuse the terribleness (that's not a word oops or maybe it is idk). This starts in Neverland but will probably move out of there later, anyway hope this doesn't make you cringe too much x
Emma Swan thought she had experienced fear. Well come on, it isn't as though she hadn't had her fair share right? But in this moment it seemed battling a dragon was nothing compared to the agonising terror that flashed through her mind after seeing the swarm of shadows attack Hook. Neal had been snatched also, but this was different- there had been several occasions in which Neal had left her in not-so-terrific circumstances, but Hook, he had always been a constant. Ever since she had met him in that godforsaken village of zombies, and they had their little 'adventure' together up on that beanstalk, he had remained in her life- his presence never wavering. And now, to see him in danger, it was something new- and while she still remained unsure of her feelings towards the handsome rogue, there was something she was positive of- in this moment, she needed to protect him.
As she crouched in front of a nearby log, her mind wandered back to the advice Gold had given to her, prior to her attempted protection spell;
" Conjuring magic is not an intellectual endeavour, its emotion. You must ask yourself: "WHY am I doing this? WHO am I protecting?" FEEL it."
It was this Emma considered as she hastily concentrated on lighting that damn coconut candle- she thought of her past life with Neal, all of that pain. The heated kiss that she and Hook had shared- all of these memories merged together created a sudden burst of energy, that coursed through her body, and as she warily opened her eyes once more, she was overcome with relief as the demonic shadows were confined within the candle. Hook and Neal were then released, and both fell face first, onto the ground beneath them.
" Bloody Hell," Hook grumbled as he hoisted himself up, "That was a rough crossing lass." He glanced over to Emma, who remained by the log, shock plastered on her face.
"Emma? You alright?" Neal questioned, as he too scrambled up from the ground.
"Hm? Oh, yeah." Emma replied, wiping the dazed expression off her face.
"How did you do that?" Neal inquired
"What?"
"Light the candle,"
"Oh, well Regina, she's been giving me magic lessons."
"What?! Emma, you can't trust these people- the Evil Queen, my Father, him!" Neal cried, gesturing to Hook, who rolled his eyes in response,
"Emma, you have to understand. I, of all people, know what magic can do to it's users. It changes you, and once you start, there is no stopping!" He continued,
"Neal! Right now the most important thing in my life is Henry, and getting him home, and I am willing to do anything to get that to happen, even if it means using the magic that I am capable of. I don't care about what it can do to people, if it's effective in getting Henry back, then I am ready to accept the consequences!"
Emma pushed past Neal and disappeared the verdant rainforest ahead, Neal made to follow but was halted by a polished hook.
"I wouldn't follow her mate," The pirate advised, the two glared at each other for a moment, before Neal faltered. He sighed and sunk once more onto the ground. No sooner had he done this, Emma, once again appeared out of the ominous jungle,
" Guys, come on. Are you coming back to camp or not?" She snapped, the two men hastily joined her and the trio began the hike back.
A/N- Well that's it, sorry it's really short. Please review it makes me happy (: P.s major brownie points to anyone who notices the reference in the title x Have a great a great day.. Or not, whatever you're into.