The skies were a deep blue and the sea was calm, yet she wished for nothing more than to be elsewhere, not performing her Princess duties. Her mother insisted that as the crown princess it was her duty to greet their honorary guest, Captain Jones and his crew. The blonde beauty was dressed in a cream colored gown that reached to just barely past her ankles, while the sleeves went to her wrist, fitting firmly around them. Her hair was half up with two braids crowning her head. Her bright green eyes surveyed the waterfront for the incoming ship, finally spotting the Jewel of the Realm she put on her best welcoming smile.

Finally after ten minutes the ship finally made port and the Captain and his lieutenant made their way of the docked ship. The Captain had on the customary royal navy uniform of the Tarith Kingdom, curly brown hair and blue eyes, "he is handsome" she thought, however when she locked eyes with the Lieutenant she became lost in his blue eyes, she noticed he had dark black hair that was help up in a small ponytail. Emma was entranced, quickly realizing this she averted her eyes.

"Welcome to Mist Haven Captain Jones, I hope your journey wasn't too perilous?" Emma spoke with her most kind and welcoming voice.

"It is an honor to be greeted by the Princess of Misthaven you highness and my lieutenant and I give you our gratitude." Liam replied with his most formal tone.

"Yes your highness it is an honor truly." Killian added in.

"Please come and follow me to the castle, my parents are looking forward to meeting you and going over King John's proposal.

The trio quickly made it into the awaiting carriage and made of to the castle.

When Killian had spotted the princess his breath was taken away, she was the most beautiful woman he had ever laid eyes on, she had the most beautiful golden blonde hair that fell in loose waves down her back, when he made contact with her bright green eyes he was lost in her gaze. Oblivious to the

odd looks Liam was giving him, at the sound of Liam slight cough he broke contact with the Princess.

After arriving at the palace Killian focused entirely on properties, he must have good form when meeting the King and Queen of Mist Haven, after all he was on a diplomatic mission with his brother. They hoped to keep the peaceful alliance between Tarith and MistHaven.

"Captain Jones and Lieutenant Jones it is an honor to have you here on such a peaceful mission. We have heard great things about the crew serving the Jewel of the Realm" Queen Snow spoke with such reverence and dignity, clearly signifying her a true and honorable leader. The King stood next to his wife, supporting her.

"It is our honor your royal highness to be given such an important mission to carry out on behalf of our newly crowned King John." Liam replied with as much gratefulness and formality, hoping to please the Royal couple.

Emma stood of to the side, studying the young Lieutenant, taking note of his rigid posture trying to giving out the most formal presence ever. It was almost unbearable to her, "how could he be so straight laced?" she thought to herself. "I wonder how he would act in the dwarfs tavern?" Thinking of him in the tavern and the hilariousness of it she gave out a small laughing catching the attention to everyone surrounding her. Blushing with embarrassment she muttered out her apologies for interrupting the cordial conversation between Captain Jones and her parents. Quickly she made her exit, forgetting to give the proper goodbyes.

Emma quickly made her way into the stables where she ran into her younger brother Leopold who was with Johanna.

"Leo, I see you're practicing your horse riding skills" Emma said trying to camouflage her flushed face.

"Emma, what are you doing here, isn't the Captain Jones here?" Leo asked Emma, wondering as to why she wasn't with their parents.

"Because I wanted to you little brother, you are my favorite person" the princess said with a gentle and loving voice.

"Emma, i'm six and a half years old, i'm not little!" Leo replied with an annoyed tone, trying to educate his older sister.

Emma just rolled her eyes and replied "Okay, you aren't little, but you are young" teasing him with sibling love. Leo just huffed and puffed out his chest.

Reaching for her brother small hands Emma began pulling him towards her steed, a fine stallion with a coat of cream hair. "Come young Leo, let's go on a ride together. Go exploring!" Emma said with affection.

"Now your highness don't go past the palace grounds, you know how dangerous it is in the woods for royals such as yourselfs." Johanna said to Emma hoping that this time the spirited princess would listen.

"Johanna what's the fun in only riding around the palace grounds? There's no adventure to be found!"

Johanna just gave her a pointed look, a look that said If you don't listen I'll be forced to send the royal guard after you. Emma quickly obliged, "Alright, Leo and I will stay in the boundaries." And off the young royal siblings went on their horse ride. They didn't return until dawn, realizing they would be later for dinner Emma hurriedly rode back to the stables, and took Leo straight to the dining room where dinner would serve in honor of their visiting guest. Emma felt dismayed as her slight excitement to see the young handsome lieutenant again.

Killian couldn't believe that bad form the crown princess was showing, first she runs out hurriedly from the palace foyer, then comes late to dinner. "Sorry we're late, I forgot the time while going on a ride around the palace ground with Leo." Emma said apologetically,sending a smile towards her parents and then towards the Jones brothers. Leo sat by his mother, while Emma ended up right next to the lieutenant.

"Yes, well now that we're all here let's eat this delicious feast prepared for us by the amazing chef below in the kitchens. Shall we?" King David said trying to defuse the princess and princes entrance. "That sounds wonderful your majesty." Liam replied.

"So lieutenant do you have any interesting adventures about the high seas during one of your daring missions?" Emma asked Killian hoping to get him to talk, he seemed rather angry towards her. Though she couldn't understand why.

"I'm afraid your highness that life aboard the Jewel isn't very interesting. Serving the navy is very serious and hard work, it takes dedication and good form." he replied with a contempt tone, trying to keep his distance.

"Seems rather boring, though that probably suits you" Emma replied.

Killian just gave her a curt nod, clearly ignoring her and in favor began eating his meal as if she was of no interest, just a mere nuisance towards him.

"This is going to be a long dinner if I have to sit next to Mr. good form over here" Emma thought to herself.

So here is chapter 1, Emma is currently Sixteen, while Killian is twenty. In this au There was never a dark curse it never existed. However Regina was redeemed and married Robin when Emma was ten. Rumple never lost Baelfire and he is still the dark one. Anyway let me know what you guys think and if I should continue this multi-chapter au fic. Reviews are like Captain Swan kisses so please don't be afraid to leave one. :)