A/N: So first of all a huuuuuuge thanks to all of you who followed/favorited the story it was really nice :)
And to those who reviewed : I don't even know what to say! You were all so kind and excited about the story and that really pumped me for the rest of the story :)
Anyway here's the 2nd chapter, hope you like it!
The next morning Hook woke up and started to dress up when he realized he couldn't find one of his boots. "Well that's unusual…" He then yelled: "SMEE!"
A man came running into the Captain's room.
"Yes, Captain?" Said the man out of breath.
"Where's my other boot?"
"I don't know. I only took the one you wore yesterday to clean them, like I usually do. Don't you have an other pair of boots?" Asked Smee.
"Yes, but I only have one boot. And if I did have them, I wouldn't have called you. Now Smee, are you trying to make me look like a fool? You know what will happen, don't you?" Asked Hook menacingly.
"I swear Captain I only took the pair your wore last night."
"You're the only one who came here last night, and you're telling me that it's not…" Something clicked in Hook's mind. "Oh no… he wouldn't dare… but he did… ooooh he was gonna pay for this." Thought Hook, before smirking.
"I know that look, does Captain Hook have an evil plan?" Asked Smee knowingly.
"Indeed I have Smee, and I will need your help."
At the same time Emma woke up with a smile on her face. "I stole his boot and gold." Oh yes, she was a good thief. Then she remembered she had to meet a man about a new contract. So she dressed and went downstairs where Ruby was eating.
"When is he coming?" Asked Ruby.
"He should be here now." Emma replied while getting some food.
As if on cue, a knock was heard. Emma put her hood on and went to her place –a dark corner in the bar, where she could keep her face hidden. –While Ruby opened the door.
Ruby waved towards Emma's spot, the man nodded and walked to Emma.
"You're late." Emma said in a manly and harsh voice. She knew that she had to make an impression right away, in order to avoid any betrayals.
"I didn't know where the ba…" Started the man but Emma cut him short.
"Do I seem like I care?" Said Emma annoyed, but still keeping the voice of a man.
"Of course, my apologize. I've heard a lot about you Mr. Smith…"
"It's always nice to have a reputation." Cut in Emma.
"…And I must say we are impressed, and…"
"Who's we?" Interrupted Emma, now suspicious.
"We? Oh pardon me, I meant so say I. I am very impressed." Lied the man.
Emma moved her head closer to the man's head, while keeping her face hidden in the shadow of her hood.
"Look mate, I may be a thief but it's not my only gift. See I'm pretty good at knowing when people are lying to me." Threatened Emma.
"I… I must assure you that I do not know wh…" Stuttered the man.
"Either you tell me who you're working for, or I'll walk away." She leaned back in her chair and the man seemed to be having an inner-struggle.
"Fine! Fine!" Said the man loudly.
"My master is Captain Killian Jones."
"Hmm…. Never heard of him. So what do I have to steal and from whom?"
"A compass…"
"Your captain wants me to steal a compass? I understand now why I never heard of him."
"It's not an ordinary compass. It's a magic compass."
"Right…and what does this magic compass do?"
"It shows the way to different worlds."
"Alright… and where is it?"
"In the pocket of Hook." And Emma could see a glint in the man's eyes, but she didn't really wanted to know why.
"Hook? As in Captain Hook?" She asked interested.
"Yes." And his eyes were now glowing with delight. Maybe Hook had more enemies than friends. But she would lie if the idea of stealing Hook was not exciting her.
"When you say in his pockets, do you mean… "
"Literally, yes. Do you think you can manage or do I have to tell my master to find a new thief?"
"Before I decide… what's in it for me?" A thief would always keep in mind its own interest, a lesson she had learned the hard way.
"My master is wealthy and if you bring him the compass, he would thank you handsomely."
"Okay… I'll do it." Gold is always useful, and stealing from Hook, again, it's just…the big cherry on top of it.
"I'm delighted to hear that! And I'm sure my master will be very very please."
"Yeah whatever. Well if you've got nothing to add, I believe you can find your way out."
"Pleasure to do business with you Mr. Jones. Oh by the way I overheard that Captain Hook was going to set sail to the peninsula of Tortuga." Said the man before rising and leaving the bar.
Of course Hook would go there… the most infamous pirate's nest in the land. She would have to leave right now since she's travelling by horse. Yes by horse, Emma isn't a big fan of travelling on a ship with a bunch of lads who are always seeking company. By horse it's quiet and she's her own boss, it's that easy.
After 20 minutes, Emma was ready to go. She had packed some food, water, and two weapons, you never know whom you might encounter, and she said goodbye to Ruby who wasn't as enthusiastic as she usually was…
"I don't think it's a good idea Emma." Said Ruby with her arms crossed.
"Why? I stole pirates before."
"Yes, but we're talking about Hook! You don't even know what he looks like!"
"Yeah, but you do, so tell me, what does this terrible Captain look like?" Asked Emma ironically.
"He's the devil in disguise."
"Really? So I'm going to steal the devil? Awesome!" Emma replied jokingly.
"Emma, I've watched him last night. He's like a snake with blue eyes okay? Charming and attractive on the outside but on the inside it's a whole different story…"
"Look Ruby, I know what I'm doing. By the time he realizes the compass is missing I'll be here with you laughing at how easy that was." Emma cut in.
"Fine, but promise me that as soon as you got the compass you run okay? You don't
celebrate, you don't sleep, you run." Ruby said deadly serious.
"Ruby…" Sighed Emma.
"Sorry sorry, it's just I heard stories about him Emma."
"It's okay. I'll see you once I've got the compass!" Emma flashed a grin and climbed on the horse.
It took her three days, but she was now a few miles away from Tortuga. She stopped in the forest and established a camp. She had a plan obviously, and if she stuck to it there would be no problem. First step of her plan: find which bar Hook went.
And apparently luck was on her side, as the first bar she approached was resonating with: "Captain Hook, the greatest pirate in the land! Captain Hook the one and only, don't cross him or you'll lose your hand!"
"They really don't know the term 'quiet'." Thought Emma, before she rearranged her clothes in order to look more sexy and seductive.
Emma opened the door and as soon as she did she was hit by a strong wave of alcohol.
"Nothing says 'welcome to Tortuga' like a strong wave of alcohol." Emma though, while making her way to the counter. She could feel the eyes of every man in the bar on her ass, and even though she hated the sensation, at least her plan was working. Now she had to spot Hook and i…
"Scuze' me lady but may I buy you a drink?" Said a man who wrenched alcohol.
"No." Emma replied. It was simple and concise.
"Imma buy you one anyway… a drink for the lady!" Slurred the man.
"I said no. Now leave me alone or you'll see wh…" Started Emma with clenched teeth, but she was interrupted.
"Oy! Pete leave the poor lass alone!" Said a man whose voice was familiar.
Emma turned towards where the voice came from and said: "I can handle myself."
"Oh really, love?" Said a man who stood up with a pint in his hand. She looked closely at him and noticed the hook. "Bingo." She leaned on the counter, before replying: "Yes, so keep your false gentleman-like ways to yourself."
She turned around, her back to him, and ordered a drink. She hadn't even finished ordering that Hook was standing next to her.
"I'm always a gentleman. And the drink's on me." Hook said while smirking.
Emma rolled her eyes, but she also realized that Ruby's was right, "charming and attractive". She quickly snapped from her reverie, remembering she had a job to do. She started scanning his body with her eyes, so as to find where the compass might be when she heard him chuckle. Her eyes quickly locked on his.
"See something you like love?" He asked smirking before taking a sip from his tankard.
"Maybe." She replied before biting her bottom lip. Hook moved forward and whispered in her ear "I'll let you touch if you ask nicely."
Emma could feel his body pressed against her right side and she could feel the compass as well. She grabbed his belt with her left hand and pulled him to her front, her lips almost touching his, "I'll touch if I want to." And then she closed the small gap between them and kissed him fiercely. Her left hand leaving his belt and moving to his hair, while her right hand was sneaking its way to the compass.
The kiss lasted a while before Emma pulled away, smirking.
"That's not lady-like is it?" Asked Hook also smirking.
"I won't apologize."
"I would despair if you did."
Hook was about to kiss her again when a drunkard interfered between the two. Hook violently sent him flying away, which caused some other drunkards to come at Hook. And soon enough someone was yelling: "Fight!"
Emma took this as her way out and left the bar. As soon as she was out she started to run towards the forest. Once in the forest it was so dark and foggy she couldn't see very far, so she slowed down and tried to remember which way was her camp when a voice echoed through the trees.
"You bested me love. Not many people can claim that, especially not a lady…and not twice."
"Yeah well you had it coming." Thought Emma.
"But nevertheless I am deeply impressed by your skills."
"I bet you are." Thought Emma proudly.
"And here I was, thinking there was something going on."
He was getting closer. She had to find her camp. Then Emma did the only thing she could think of: She ran. She ran for her life.
A/N: Hope you like it, and review if you like because that makes my day a whole lot better, but you can do what you want ;)
See you soon for the 3rd chapter!
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