Author's Note: Alrighty, here's chapter 2 :) Now that it's posted, I shall go back to my other story that I have not finished writing yet. (Trying to make it goooood LOL XD)

Hopefully you continue reading this story!

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My lovely inspiration and heart to keep writing! :3

Okay on with the chapter?

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As Killian passed through the bedroom halls, muffled voices echoed. He smirked, stopping in front of his daughter's room. Of course she would be awake. He was about to open the door, when he hesitated.

It has been six months.

Would she even recognize him?

Killian let go of the door knob, his palms sweating. "She might not forgive me," He whispered to himself. He clenched his fists at his sides.

Marina was a troublesome one to care for – precious nonetheless. She was the mirror image of her mother in appearance and personality. The exception: she didn't have her mother's emerald or her father's sapphire eyes. Her own being the perfect blend: aquamarine.

She happened to also share his love for ships.

She dreamt of adventure. Killian adored that she wanted to be a pirate. Even at eight years old she had sea in her blood. Ironically, Marina was born aboard the Jolly Roger. Needless to say, there were bumpy seas ahead.

It was Emma who named her.

Killian opened the doors to her room. "Henry? Marina?" He stopped in his tracks, surprised. "Mr. Smee?"

"On guard, Ms. Marina!" Mr. Smee called out as he chased after the pirate princess with a wooden sword.

Blocking it with her own, she squealed. "No, on your guard Mr. Smee!" She flung herself from her bed, and he caught her. She giggled as he spun her around in a circle.

Henry lied on his bed, reading the infamous storybook. Occasionally he would glance at his sister.

Killian coughed, and they turned to face him. He raised a brow amused, "Shall I come back later or–"

"Daddy!"

"Dad!"

"Captain!"

Marina and Henry tackled him in a hug, sending him off balance. He staggered a bit and fell onto the floor. Mr. Smee saluted and moved towards them to join in. Killian quirked a brow daring him – Mr. Smee pouted and stood back.

"You abandoned your post."

Mr. Smee took off his red beanie, tossing it in both hands timidly. He gulped and bit the side of his cheek. "Well – uh Captain," He pulled the collar of his shirt. "After you left – I well, the crew and I went looking for you." He squirmed at his Captain's glower.

Oh he was enjoying this.

They sat upright and stood up. Henry, sparing Mr. Smee, cleared his throat. "Dad, it's been forever since I've seen you." Henry looked at Marina, jerking his head for help. Like their mother, Henry and Marina had a calming effect on Killian.

While Henry was his son too, Henry often stayed with his Balefire and Queen Regina. The four of them, Emma included, worked out a schedule to divide their time. They didn't complain as both kingdoms were literally right across from each other.

Henry insisted that everyone lived close to each other; which meant Rumplestiltskin and Belle as well. No longer seeking revenge healed old wounds, fading scars. Somehow they all became a real family: fight for (and sometimes with) each other; love without second thought (act completely irrational when in danger). They would always find each other.

Marina grinned at her older brother, and snuggled closer into her father's torso. "Oh yes, Daddy we missed you very much!"

Mr. Smee had taken the opportunity to run out of the room.

Killian eyed them curiously, "Why aren't both of you in bed?"

Marina hummed, her fingers drumming on her chin. Henry stayed silent.

Just like their mother.

"I want to hear a story!"

Killian looked at his daughter exasperated, "Darling, I'd love to tell you one. But-" She puffed her cheeks out, and he sighed. "It's much too late, I came here to bid you both goodnight."

Henry shrugged his shoulders in nonchalance. "Moms and other Dad won't care if it's one story."

Marina bounced up and down, clasping her hands together. "Just one little story?" She beamed at him, "Or else I won't forgive you for going away!" Killian's eyes widened in shock, manipulative child.

Killian knew he lost.

"What story would you like to hear?"

Marina smirked devilishly, "How you and Mommy fell in love."

Henry picked his little sister up and set her on his bed. Killian walked over to them, "It is a long tale."

Henry sat at the edge of the bed, his feet dangling from the sides. "We have time."

Marina bobbed her head excited, "Please?"

Killian closed his eyes, reminiscing. I would despair if you did. "It all started with a beanstalk, searching for a compass…"

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Author's Note: Please leave a review, it keeps me in check! :)

This story will be somewhat similar to What I Wouldn't Do For You (has different short stories in one), but this one has a main plot to it unlike the other one. AND it will contain different stories. :3

:) This story will have interludes to keep up with Emma and her woes of being a princess. Yup. I said WOES. No regrets. Sooo don't worry, we get to hear from our favorite blonde later!

XD Oh gosh I'm rambling. Hope you liked Marina! (Mischievous little one aint she?) :3 I own none of the OUAT characters, for if I did, Captain Swan would get pregnant and have beautiful babies. (In Neverland, on the ship XD)

Marina is mine though~ LOL clearly. ^_^ I wanted her name to have something to do with water~ tadah.

Oh btw: Do you guys minds Neal & Regina? I don't know if I ship them, but I feel as though they both deserved someone. XD

LOL okay, that's all for now~ bye bye!

-Honey