Love Lost, Love Gained

Emma insists on going on the journey with her soon to be husband, Liam, and his brother, Killian to Neverland. But when the king's true cruelty is revealed and Liam is killed, Emma decides to go back to her own home and her own time laving Killian to fend for himself. But when she is thrown back into the Enchanted Forest after breaking the curse they reunite and find unexpected love.

"You know I won't take no for an answer, Captain."

Liam looks shakes his head at the woman he loves, "Emma, this place could be dangerous. I would hate to see you get hurt."

Emma pouts, "Please. It would mean so much to me." She sighs as she traces her finger across his chest, "I would make the trip so much more enjoyable."

He sighs and touches her cheek, "You, my darling love, are a siren. You know I can't resist that pout of yours."

She smiles and leans closer, "I know."

He laughs and kisses her softly, "Make sure you pack the appropriate attire."

She jumps up and down and starts racing around the room. He leaves the room to prepare his men and Killian laughs behind her, "You really are a piece of work, lass."

She smiles towards him, "You know it is bad form to eaves drop, Killian."

He sighs, "It isn't eaves dropping if I happen to be outside your door when you talk." He glances over his shoulder, "You have my brother wrapped around your finger and he doesn't seem to mind it."

Emma sits on the side of her bed, "That's what love is. One day you will understand."

He sits next to her, "Maybe. I do want you to be careful. You have become part of this family and I would hate for anything to happen to you."

She touches his hand, "Don't worry. I am stronger than I look." She studies him, "I assume Liam hasn't told you much about my past."

Killian shrugs, "Some, but not enough."

She laughs, "I come from a different time. I don't know how I got to this era, but it has saved me. I was very unhappy in my life and had experienced things that made me want to die. Liam found me and since then I have been stronger and happier." She touches his shoulder, "And having you as my friend has also saved me. You two look after me the way no one ever has. I owe everything to the both of you."

He grins, "I am glad and I now must emphasize my need for you to stay safe."

She rolls her eyes and stands up, "Don't worry. I just want to make the journey. You and your brother will be the ones who step foot on the land and get what we need. I will be safe on the ship."

Emma looks at the island in front of her and laughs. They had flown a ship! It had been the most exhilarating thing that she had ever experienced. Now, she was looking after the crew and the ship. Making sure that everyone was happy.

One man smiles up at her as she hands him some water, "We are glad that our Captain has found you. You bring us all such fortune."

Emma laughs, "You are too kind and it is me who is glad and very honored to be in the company of you very fine men." She looks back to the island, "I just can't believe a place like Neverland exists. I always thought it was a story."

The man nods, "Me too, but I find with every story comes some truth."

Emma touches his shoulder, "You are a very smart man, indeed."

She grins when she sees their small boat approach the ship and they climb aboard shouting orders as usual. She hugs both of them and raises a brow questioningly, "How did it go?"

Liam shrugs, "We found out our king is a liar and I nearly died."

She gasps, "Oh, no, that is terrible, but you are ok now?"

Killian smiles, "Of course. He had me there to save him. Though he should have listened in the first place."

Liam frowns, "I do apologize, brother, but it is better we find out when we are near the cure than when millions of lives are at stake."

Emma kisses his cheek, "Yes, but please don't ever put your life on the line in such a way again. I would be lost without you."

He tucks a strand of her hair behind her ear, "Don't worry, my love. I could never leave you."

Killian slaps his back, "Not with me watching his back."

She laughs at their banter and watches as the crew prepares the sails so they could fly home and expose the king for what he truly was. A coward. Liam pulls her close as they take off so that she doesn't fall over and she kisses him with relief and happiness.

Killian shakes his head, "Now, now, you two. Break it up. I would hate for the boys to get jealous."

Emma pulls back slightly, "I just wanted him to know how relieved I am to have him near." She smiles up at Killian, "Or are you jealous? Wanting a kiss of your own?"

Killian quirks his brow, "Is that an offer?"

Liam mockingly glares at the both of them, "The only man she will kiss is me."

Killian laughs, "Dear brother, you know I would never betray you in such a way."

Emma touches his face, "Nor I. We all talk in good fun. But Killian could use someone. I have plenty of friends that are interested."

Liam grins, "That is a fine idea and we will get to it as soon as our business is taken care of. Until then we need to get cleaned up." He kisses Emma once more, "We shall return soon, my love."

She nods and watches as they both descend the stairs. Her heart was soaring with the love she felt so deep in her. For both of them. One as a brother and the other as a lover and soon to be husband. All her life she had been alone and when she thought she found love he had abandoned her and sent her to jail in her place only to find she was pregnant. It was a hard path, but it led her to this wonderful place and she couldn't regret a second of it.

She frowns when she hears muffled cries from below. She slowly walks down the stairs and into the Captain's quarters to see what it was about. She gasps at what she sees in front of her. Liam lying lifeless in Killian's arms. She races over and drops to her knees, tears streaming down her face.

She looks up at Killian, "How?"

He grabs her hand and tries to stop his own relentless tears, "I don't know."

She touches Liam's face and let's out a scream of her own filled with such sorrow that Killian grabs her and hugs her close for comfort. He wasn't sure if it was only for her sake or his sake too, but it didn't matter. She clings to him as sobs course throughout her body and they share a grief that no one else can understand

The next few hours go by in a haze for her. She barely remembers them dropping Liam's body into the sea or the speech Killian makes afterwards. All she really remembers hearing is him talking about becoming pirates.

She stands at the back of the ship and closes her eyes, "I miss you already, my love."

Killian comes up behind her, "I am so sorry, Emma."

She turns to him, "I want to be dropped off at the next port."

He frowns, "Why? Is it because of the pirate thing?"

She shakes her head, "No. I don't really care about any of that. I just can't be on this ship. It hurts too much, Killian. I need to find something else."

He looks down at the water, "Emma, I can protect you from any harm. I really think it is best if you…"

She turns towards him angrily, "No! I don't want to be here anymore. Please just let me go."

He sighs sadly, "As you wish."

**Several years later, Enchanted Forest**

Emma looks through the safe haven, trying to find any survivors. She shakes her head at all the blood Cora shed just to get what she wanted. She frowns when she sees movement. She steps forward and sees a hand move, "Over here!"

Mulan, Aurora and Snow run over and help her move the bodies to the side. They help the man out and Snow comforts him, "Don't worry. You are safe now."

Emma's eyes widen with surprise at who she sees sitting before her, "Killian Jones?"

He looks over at her with equal amounts of shock, "Emma? What the bloody hell are you doing here?"

She frowns, "I could ask you the same question."

Snow touches her arm, "You know this man?"

She nods, "Remember that guy I told you about? The one I was engaged to?"

Snow raises a brow, "The one who died?"

Emma sighs, "Yeah. This is his brother."

Snow gasps, "But that was over 300 something years ago. How is this possible?"

Emma laughs, "Well, I am sure he is thinking the same thing right now about me."

He stands up slowly, "Aye, that I am."

Mulan holds out her sword, "He is obviously working with Cora! She would not leave behind any survivors!"

Emma glares, "Of course he is. He is a pirate after all. Tell me, why the hell would you work with someone so terrible?"

He frowns at the hostility he hears in her voice, "She promised me passage to Storybrooke."

Emma holds up her dagger, "She is not getting anywhere near Storybrooke or my son! And neither are you."

Once again his eyes widen, "You have a son? Is he…?"

She shakes her head, "No, I had him before I met Liam." She looks around, "I think we all should sit down and have a little chat on how to deal with you."

A/N: So for some reason this story popped in my head and it seemed like an interesting idea so i wrote it down and i kind of like where it is going. So please read and review to let me know what you think and if i should go on with it. I will try to get a second chapter out soon and hopefully by then you can tell if it is going to be a good story or a bad one.

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