Disclaimer : Sadly ONCE does not belong to me if it did then Emma would have never become the dark one and she would still be with Killian cuddling and watching Netflix with him.
The first of Many one shots around Captain swan might contain other ships as well.
I adore the love hate relationship Between Charming and Hook and so I wanted David to help Comfort Killian I think that David cares about Hook more then he likes to admit And I believe that Charming has grown to care for Hook and even though he does not want to openly admit how much he appreciates him in Emma's life.
Emma turned towards him and then back at the portal she hesitated for a moment before kissing him lightly on the lips pressing her forehead next to his. She knew she had to make the ultimate scarfice she could not have Regina become dark. Not again, she lost too much already.
That is why Emma must become the new dark one to protect Regina and more importantly protect Killian.
"I love you." she said with desperation and longing hoping that somehow some way that Hook would save her from the darkness, she loved him, she felt happy that she finally come to terms with her feelings but now, she was not sure if she will ever be able to hear him say it too.
She did not need to. She knew from the very beginning that Killian had loved her. He helped save Henry, tried to back off for her and Neal, Protect her magic when Zelena cursed his lips, traveled from the enchanted forest to find her trading his ship the thing he loved most for hundreds of years.
She knew that he loved her. But, she wanted him to know that she loved him.
Killian watched as the darkness latched on to his perious swan, she screamed as the darkness that once encased his arch enemy the crocodile. This was his fault, he was torn it was hard to describe what he was feeling right now. He felt so many emotions.
He felt happy that she finally said those three words he had longed to hear since he first confessed his feelings in Neverland he just never thought it will also be the day that he lost her to darkness.
He never felt so useless. Not since Milah and now, he was about to loose another shot at being happy again, every time he sees hope for his happy ending it gets taken from him. Laim ,Emma, Milah, his parents. It was clear that Prince Charming was right he will never be more then a pirate.
As the dagger fell on the ground and he saw Emma's name printed on it he fell down on his knees and cried he sobbed in his hands clutching on to his heart wishing that he could have done something to save his perious Swan.
"No! do not worry love, I will find you, I will always find you"! Hook shouted out at the top of his lungs as he clutched on to the dagger, he held on to it like a lost treasure. He could still feel her lips on his. Killian tried to remain strong, but this was too much.
Memories of his time with Emma flashing through his head, he could not save her, why couldn't he save her it was like Mliah all over again.
He cried louder until he felt a hand on his shoulder at first he thought it was Regina, or Belle if anyone knew what it was like to lose their love and gain it back it was them, they knew his pain.
" Don't worry Killian we will find her, we have to believe that things will work out, we still need to find Merlin". Snow said comfortingly
Killian felt a little better at those words, But, it did not make the pain go away. He knew that he could not give up yet, after all a man that does not fight for what he wants deserves what he gets.
" Yeah, and Stop stealing my lines, you might love my daughter but that does not mean you have to keep copying me". David joked bitterly trying to lighten the mood but his attempt only made things worse when he saw Killian's devastated expression on his face.
David sighed and said, "Look, we know how you feel but you can't give up Hook if there is one thing I learned its that love always finds a way".
Killian stood up as he still clutched on to the dagger and said, "How can you be so damn optimistic at a time like this? your daughter just became the new dark one with that mixed with her light magic we have no idea if she will be able to resist the power".
David felt some anger spike up after what Hook said and said, "Hey, you think I like the idea of my daughter being pulled into the darkness? Well, I don't Snow and I tried to prevent it. Getting upset about it now, is only going to make things worse".
Killian froze and then nodded and said, "Aye Sorry David I just- I'm upset because I might never be able tell her how much she means to me. I know you do not approve of me.
David was about to interject but Hook opened his mouth and continued.
"But, you cant pick who you fall in love with it just happens like a current pushing a ship on the seas and as much as I tried to pull the robes and tug away I couldn't I love your daughter so much".
David smiled at Killian and patted his shoulder sympathetically. He and Snow at a lot of hoops to jump through to get to where they were, and although their was a point where he wondered if he could succeed he still manged to gain her heart in the end. He was confident that things will work out for Emma and Killian.
" Come on, lets go to the rabbit hole you might feel better after a couple of shots". David added as he pulled Hook up and stood up. David was not a big drinker but, what ever helped Killian keep his mind off of Emma even if it was just a drink or two to numb his pain.
David knew that the pain will not go away but it might help him feel better at least. But, Killian surprised him when he jerked his shoulder away from David's hand and shook his head at him with anger and grief.
" I do not want to drink, I want Emma and you might be content with just waiting around but I'm not"! Hook said he knew that snapping at Emma's father was not the best way to deal with the situation.
But, he was heartbroken, he had just got her he was not about let the darkness consume her he had once told her that he would always protect her. Because even the savior needs someone to watch out for them.
Hook ran away holding the dagger close to him to make sure no one else could summon her and turn her against him.
"Hook come back Emma would not want you act like this please do not go"! Snow shouted with despair as she watched the man who had slowly found a place in her daughter's heart run with the dagger. Snow was about to go after him but David stopped her.
"No Mary Margret go over to Granny's I got this" David said
"Are you sure David maybe we should give him his space he seems upset". Snow said with hesitation. "You do not even know where he is going".
David smirked and said, "Oh yes I do, once a pirate, always a pirate I'm going to check the docks. If he is not there then I guess I will try again tomorrow".
Snow looked at him with worry and hesitation and said, "Are you sure because I think Killian might need to be alone".
David sighed with a smirk as he nodded his head and put his hands on his hips and said, "Well that's too bad because as long as he is dating my daughter. He is never going to be alone again, I do not want him to be depressed just because Emma is gone, He needs to have clear head if he wants to have any hope on finding her".
Hook sat by the bench near the docks he watched the boats sway back and forth as the waves moved along the shore, he took a sip out his flask the bitter sweet taste of rum left a empty taste in his mouth as he despaired at the loss of Emma.
"I'm not going to take my eyes off you for a second"! he heard echo in his head the voice of his swan from their first meeting just before the big climb on the beanstalk.
"I would despair if you did". At the time he said that in sarcastic and bitter tone as if mocking her words to hide his pain that stung from her mistrust of him. Now, those words could not be anymore true. He missed those bright green eyes that seemed to look directly into his soul.
Because of her he found another reason to keep living other then his revenge. She freed him from a life of dishonesty and bad form.
" I thought I might find you here".
Kilian turned around and noticed Charming coming towards him he sat down on the bench beside him and then shook his head and sighed with disapproval when he noticed the familiar Rum flask from Neverland.
"What do you want David? I'm not much for heart to hearts besides I know you were waiting for the opportunity to prove I could not protect Emma". Hook said as he took another sip from his flask and then raised it up in a fake toast.
"Well congratulates mate you were right now leave me alone ".
David nodded then smiled at him mockingly ashamed at Killian's behavior and said, "So this is what Captain Hook looks like when he finally gives up huh?And here I thought you were this big noble pirate with a code, I thought you believed in good form".
Hook nodded with a nostalgic smile and said, "That I do what's your point"? Hook took another drink from the flask and sighed when he pulled it way from his mouth and looked up at David.
"I bet Laim would be disappointed in you, you have come so far do not despair love always finds a way Killian. I know that if you truly love my daughter then you have to fight for her just as you did before".
Hook frowned and said, "I'm not in the mood Dave for one of your true love speeches I just lost my love today. I miss her so much she was the best thing that has ever happened to me...Hook choked a bit at the thought of Emma he tried to keep his voice from creaking and the tears from falling but it hurt too much.
"Emma". he breathed out with longing and devastation he went to take another sip of rum but David took it out of his hand and then stood up and threw the flask into the ocean.
"Hey what the bloody hell was that for, taking a man's drink from him is bad form especially when the man is a pirate"! He cried out with frustration and anger as the flask that had been at his side for three hundred years.
David grabbed Hook by his jacket and said, "Listen here mate, you think you are the only one suffering right now? Well guess what? Your wrong I just watched my own daughter scarfice herself to the darkness!
I lost my daughter for the third time I know what it feels like to lose the one you love I lost Snow plenty of times but we have always found each other".
Hook frowned realizing how he had been acting and slowly brought David in for a man hug clasping his back with his good hand and resting his hood near David's side. "Your right I'm Sorry Dave. I just miss her so much".
David sighed as he hugged his future son-in law close to him, as much as David hated to admit it but he felt extremely guilty for what he did to Killian when they were in the alternate reality he knew it was not real but it still did not help that he had hurt the man his daughter loves.
As much as David likes to give Killian a hard time he found himself liking the man behind the hook and he could be more proud of the man Emma picked. Even back in Neverland when Killian saved his life and talked about the shared kiss in Echo cave.
He was mostly shocked and concerned he was still used to the idea of his daughter being a grown woman back then and now he felt bad for how he treated Hook. David remembered the tender moment that Hook and Emma shared before they were sent back to the enchanted forest he remembered what Killian had said to Emma.
"There is not a day that will go by that I won't think of you".
David remembered saying the exact same thing in his head when he wrote the letter to Snow after meeting her. Sometimes he wondered what would have happened if Snow did not get captured by his father how would things have done maybe he could have ended up with Snow sooner.
" Killian care to come for a walk with me I know it usually calms me down after a long stressful day and its better for you then rum David suggested as he playfully teased about his drink habits.
Hook smiled and said, "Sure mate thank you for helping me out I surprisingly feel better but I know we will find a way to get Emma back".