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Rating: T- for language.
Please enjoy the second chapter of "I Chose Her"
Regina had told the Charmings and Hook about this mysterious mermaid. "Your precious savior is making all the wrong acquaintances."
"Emma what is she talking about?" asked Snow, motherly instincts taking over, her overly sweet and concerned tone extra annoying. Standing right next to her, Charming just looked confused. "Regina, what is this about?"
Regina couldn't think of the Charmings to be any more idiotic than they were, but since this wasn't about them she voiced her worries while still just making it a simple fact, "Apparently your 'child' has been talking to a mermaid." Regina grimaced at the end of the statement. Snow gasped, and Charming just held onto his wife with a face full of shock.
"Oh dear gods! No, lass," Hook added. Emma had not been ready for the lecture she received. Hook told his sad story of Ariel and her father, the King of the Sea; let's say it wasn't very pleasant to listen to.
"Look love, they are nasty creatures, those bitches are. Once upon a time, I met Ariel. Of course my charmed, and her beauty, it was something meant to be. Well of course I was the one who lured her in," he winked at Emma. "Or so she made me believe," all sense of charm and flirt left his face. The story affected him more than he would let on, "it was all a set up. The mermaids just wanted a catch, sailors they could drown, or just something to mess with. They use their beauty to their advantage in their sick twisted games."
Snow was in tears at that point. Regina knew the story and felt sorry for the pirate. He continued his story with a sigh. "While I was with that rotten fish, having what I would describe as 'the night of my life', her bloody family attacked my ship," the look on his face said more than what his words described. "Before I could defend my crew they took several of my men. Those who took a break from the ship, navigating the island, escaped the slaughter. Once they returned, they helped me repair my ship so we could get out of those waters, as far away from the mermaids as possible."
Emma had to admit, it seemed like a love story gone wrong, a common Romeo & Juliet tragedy. Ariel lured Hook into her side of Neverland, the 'happy and cheery' side of Neverland. It turned out mermaids were looking for 'prey' and Ariel's sisters took half of Hook's crew.
Snow and Charming took over the conversation. They warned Emma of the creatures of that realm. "Really Emma, don't you remember the ogres we faced in the Enchanted Forest? Well Neverland has worse creatures, clearly," extending her arm to point to Hook, "than the Enchanted Forest will ever have." Snow commented.
"Worse," Regina added. "I'm sure, you and Charming remember Ursula." Both idiots shook their heads negating the statement.
"Ha," Hook snorted, "and they say you are evil Regina. They most certainly don't remember Ursula. Perhaps the worst and ugliest, I must add, mermaid out there. Seriously love, don't mess with merfolk." He finishes telling Emma. Of course, Regina worried about Emma, but it would be a cold day in hell the day she revealed her true feelings for the savior. Enough of her worry though, Regina had to concentrate on the real goal, getting Henry back
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Emma dreamt of the mermaid that night. She hadn't seen, or even thought about calling, Sapphira. Especially not after the conversation she had with her parents, Hook, and Regina. On the Jolly Roger the tension was high; they had yet to come to a consensus when it came to a plan of attack. Maybe Emma could use Sapphira's help.
Emma walked absentmindedly along the Jolly Roger, hoping she wouldn't draw attention to herself. She didn't want anyone to know she was about to talk to a mermaid. She leaned over the railing and mouthed, "Sapphira."
The mermaid's head slowly rose from under the water. Her blue hair was shining brightly, this time Sapphira had her hair down and wore a thin, yet extravagant golden hair band. "You called?" Sapphira's smile warmed Emma's heart. The mermaid was so beautiful. Wait concentrate, Swan.
"Uh, yes I did. I sort of need your help. Actually I really need your help but…"
"You guys don't trust me? I get it. I've heard of Hook's story with Princess Ariel. To be fair, Ariel was a young and very immature mermaid. I do feel bad for Hook though."
"Yeah it's quite sad." Emma hung her head over the railing. She looked exhausted and quite aggravated.
"Emma," the mermaid called, "I told you I would help you. In fact I have something for you." Sapphira threw a glass bottle. It landed on the Jolly Roger. Snow and Hook heard glass breaking. "Bloody hell, Swan, what are you doing over there?" "Emma are you okay sweetie?" Both asked at the same time.
"Jesus Christ women. What the fuck is wrong with you?" Emma murmured at the mermaid, who in return just giggled. "Ah—Yeah! I'm fine. Everything's alright." She reported. Emma kneeled to inspect the broken glass. There was a piece of paper inside the bottle. She grabbed it carefully making sure she didn't cut herself in the process. "What the hell is this, Sapphira?"
The mermaid sighed, but her disapproval quickly turned into a smile. "Well Emma. Why don't you take a look at it?" Emma did. She unrolled the piece of parchment. Emma's confused frown slowly disappearing as she realized it was a map.
Emma exclaimed. "Neverland's map!" Once she looked up to talk to the mermaid she was gone. "Sapphira? SAPPHIRA?"
"Emma, what's going on?" Emma gasped and turned around to see who addressed her. She didn't need to turn around though because she knew exactly who it was, only one person would use that condescending and yet worrisome tone.
"Regina. Hi. Uh. I have a plan." The crew gathered around all waiting for Emma to tell them the plan. With a map in hand, Hook's knowledge of Neverland, and Regina's magic, they finally came to a consensus.
NOTE: I know some of you might hate me. In order for the story to continue there must be a time jump in the next chapter. For those who are reading because of Swan Queen, then you shall be very happy of where I am taking this story. Also. Please comment: do you want long chapters and a longer waiting time to update? Or shorter waiting time and short chapters?