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The Fight Before the Battle

"No."

"Emma please…"

"No."

"You have to stay here. I won't have you risking your life. Killian and your mother would kill me if you went with us to Arendelle", said David with a big exasperated sigh.

"I don't care what they think!" Emma yelled. "You know me David…you know I wouldn't be happy having to stay here, unable to do nothing!" They were in David's study and had been arguing since after breakfast when Emma went to ask when they'd be leaving for Arendelle to take it back from Prince Hans. Her father had just informed her that she would be staying behind with her mother and brother when the rest of them left and she had a sneaking suspicion that Killian had a hand in it…and then laughed at herself internally at the small joke she'd made. She turned to leave,

"Emma…Emma Ruth Swan! You get back here right now, I am your father and I don't care how old I look!" Emma turned slowly on her heel and walked slowly back to him when her mother and Killian came into the study. She felt her face start burn as she stood in front of her father, like an ashamed little girl.

"David?" she heard Snow say. "What's going on?"

"Your daughter is refusing to stay here when we leave for Arendelle in a couple of weeks and does not care what you or he-" David inclined his head to Killian "-thinks. You talk to her because she clearly is not going to listen to me." David crossed his arms and stared at Snow.

"Honey, please listen to your father, we only want what's best for you", she said with a pleading look. "Besides, we've got the ceremony in a few days to get ready for."

"Grrr. I don't care about a stupid ceremony, I just want to do my part!" Emma turned and left the room in a huff, pushing past Killian. David and Snow made to go after her, but Killian put a hand up.

"Please, let me. Maybe I can talk some sense into her." They nodded and he gave a small bow before he left. He had to ask several of the palace workers if they'd seen her and it wasn't until he'd stepped outside to the back gardens and thought to look down at the docks, that he found her. He found her standing at the edge of a pier looking out over the water. He realized that her mother had managed to finally get her in a dress: white cap sleeve shirt, red laced up bodice, and red skirt to the knee and she wasn't wearing any shoes. He liked that she'd left her hair loose again too. He tried to be as quiet as possible as he walked out onto the pier, but she heard him.

"Leave me alone Hook." He didn't want to admit it, but hearing that name again from her lips hurt him. He shook it off because he had to get through to her.

"Oh, so now we're back to 'Hook' are we love?" He walked right behind her. "Or is there another attachment you'd prefer?" he whispered into her ear, dripping with innuendo.

"Don't even start. Why can't I help?" she asked, throwing her arms up in exasperation, "It's like I told David, you both know me…how can you expect me to sit here and do nothing?"

"I don't want to have to worry about you getting hurt and neither does your father. We wouldn't be able to focus." He snaked his arms around her waist, pulling her to his chest. "And besides, you wouldn't be doing nothing darling." He leaned down and ran kisses up her shoulder and then neck and when he felt her shudder a little in his arms, he knew he'd already won the argument.

"And…uh…what do mean by that?" she asked all breathy.

"You will be in charge of the kingdom. Any problems brought forth while he is gone will be decided and looked over by you." She twisted around in his arms to face him,

"Why not my mother?"

"You are the heir and will be Queen one day", he said, kissing her forehead, "You're a leader, but you have to start learning the ropes." He kissed her lips deeply.

"You're just playing unfair right now."

"Pirate." Killian smirked and laughed deeply, "I take it you've calmed down and will be staying here without argument."

"Hmph."

"Good form love." He took her hand and they walked back up the steps to the castle. Killian knocked lightly on the door of David's study before they walked in and lightly pushed Emma inside. He crossed his arms and looked at her, raising an eyebrow. "Come on Swan."

"I'm sorry I got mad and yelled. I'm just not used to being left behind in a fight", she said to her parents. They both pulled her in for hug,

"It's okay sweetie, we understand. It's a lot to absorb, but you're going to be taking care of the kingdom while your father is gone", said Snow.

"Why not you mom? I know, I'm going to be Queen someday, but still…"

"I have to focus on Neal right now. Besides, I have complete faith in you that, should any major decisions be warranted, you'll make the right choice."

"Thanks." Snow smiled big and clapped her hands,

"Well! Now that that is settled, it's time for you and Henry to practice for the ceremony in a few days!"

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"I'm going to look ridiculous", said Emma.

"No you won't", replied Henry, "You'll look real nice Mom."

It was the day before the coronation and they were practicing with models of the clothes they'd be wearing the next day, so they (as Emma put it) 'wouldn't trip like Jennifer Lawrence at the Oscars the year before'.

"Who is this Jennifer Lawrence?" Killian asked from where he leaned against a column.

"Geez, I should've taken you to the movies a couple of times before we came here", said Emma with a laugh. The person practicing with them gave a little cough,

"Your Highnesses, if you please!" he said with frustration, "We must really get on with this!" Killian walked over to him from where he'd been standing,

"Oi! You watch how you talk to my princess you git." The little man jumped back a little and moved up the dais where Henry and Emma were. "I'll be watching." Killian sat in one of the chairs meant for the audience, crossed his arms, and stared. They went through the ceremony a few more times and it would've kept going if Emma hadn't stumbled and looked like she was going to faint. Killian, Henry, and several of the workers preparing the throne room rushed forward.

"I'm-I'm fine", Emma said, pushing everyone away. "I'm just hungry. We've been at this for a while."

"Come one mom, let's go change so you and me can have lunch", said Henry.

"Sure kid." Killian offered his arm and the three of them made their way back to Emma's room. Henry went off to his and Killian followed Emma's into hers. Emma's personal maid, Emilie (who she was still getting used to having around), came to help her change.

"Sir, I don't think it's proper for you to be here", she said to Killian. He just laughed and leaned against the edge of Emma's vanity table.

"It's okay Emilie, I'm changing behind the folding curtain anyways", said Emma as she walked behind it, "Geez Jones, stalk much?" Emilie started undoing the fake dress' laces.

"Emma, love, you almost fainted. How could I not worry and want to make sure that you're okay?" he asked. Emma stepped out of the dress,

"Can I just have my robe for right now please Emilie?" she asked.

"Of course Princess", Emilie replied, "Would you like me to return to help you get dressed for your outing with Prince Henry?"

"I'll dress myself, thanks though Emilie." She curtsied to Emma (something else Emma was still getting used to) and Killian saw her come out from behind the curtain where she shot him a look and he just smirked at her. When the door shut, Emma stepped from behind the curtain tying the belt of her deep green robe around her waist.

"Are you alright darling?" Killian asked as he went up to her.

"I'm just hungry", she said as Killian wrapped his arms around her waist and she turned to face him, "Let's remember that I'm having lunch with my son and you, good sir, need to get to your final fittings."

"Forget my bloody fittings", he said with a smile, "I'd much rather be here with you."

"Wish I could say the same, but I've been looking forward to this lunch date with Henry, with everything that's been happening, we haven't had much quality time."

"I know love, but you best go and change or else I might just have my way with the princess in her chambers…all scandal-like and that business." He held her chin in his right hand, pulling her face to his for a kiss.

"Very funny. Okay, clothes time." She pulled him to her closet, "Sit down and you can help me choose what to wear."

"Of course my Princess." Killian sat down on the edge of her bed as Emma appeared with clothes in her arms,

"I've never really cared about what I wear before you know, but this is some nice stuff." After a bit, she'd settled on dark brown riding breeches with her black boots, white ruffle shirt, and red leather vest she'd worn when they all returned.

"No cutlass?" Killian asked as she put on her boots.

"Don't need it", she said, "I've got the magic thing, plus my dad wasn't going to let Henry and me go out without protection so he's sending one the knights."

"Why can't I go to protect you?"

"You have things to do and-don't interrupt me-I want to spend quality time with my son. The knight is going to protect from far away."

"But-"

"We're just having a picnic by the lake and we're taking horses, we'll be fine."

"But-" he said and stuck out his bottom lip in an attempt to convince Emma,

"I am immune to that pretty pouting face right now", she said, "Be good and I might let you sneak into my room tonight." She gave him a small kiss on the lips, winked, and went to meet Henry. Killian went to go meet David about what new duties he'd be undertaking as the new Commander for the Royal Navy, the title that was going to be bestowed upon him the next night. He also had to get fitted for new clothes because as head of the Royal Navy, he couldn't dress in his pirate leathers anymore. Oh, he'd keep them though…for special times.

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After a filling lunch of chicken sandwiches and orange pudding, Emma felt much better, forgetting the almost fainting that morning. She and Henry spent several hours riding around the lake and playing near the water where they'd eaten. They were lying on a blanket, resting, when Emma spoke up,

"Are you happy here?" she asked.

"I'm with my family: you and Mom, Robin, Roland, Gramps, Gram, Grandpa (Rumple), Killian…" replied Henry, "How could I not?"

"You don't miss our old life?" Emma asked as she sat up and looked at Henry.

"Sure", he said and shrugged his shoulders a little, "I miss electricity and my Xbox and the movies and soda, but like I said, I've got all of you and I wouldn't trade that for anything. And I'm happy for you mom, I haven't seen you this happy since we defeated the Wicked Witch. And my Mom too, I'm happy that she has Robin and Roland because this is the happiest I've ever seen her since she kissed me and broke the curse." Emma scooped him up in her arms and started kissing him all over his head and he tried pushing her away. When he managed to get out of her hold, he jumped on his horse and they raced back to the castle.

They met up with Robin in the stables, who ruffled Henry's hair and gave Emma a quick hug when he saw them.

"What brings you over?" asked Emma.

"Regina wanted to see Henry and we figured it'd be better since the ceremony is tomorrow."

"Awesome, now we can all have dinner together!" said Henry, "Where's Roland?"

"He's with Regina and your grandparents I believe", said Robin. Henry ran off to find his friend and mother. Robin offered his arm to Emma and they followed behind Henry, at a slower pace.

"So…when's the wedding?" Emma asked him.

"I haven't even thought to ask yet milady", he replied, but Emma could see the huge grin spreading across his face.

"Robin, please call me Emma", she said. "I want to thank you."

"For what Emma?"

"For being how you are with Henry, treating him like a son and everything you've done for Regina", said Emma as they walked into the great hall of the castle to the hustle and bustle of setting up. "She was so lost not too long ago and now that I've gotten to know her and all that, I'm happy she has someone like you in her life."

"Thank you for that", Robin replied, "I love her. Roland loves her too and she's great with him."

"Are you going to ask her then?"

"Not yet. When this battle is over and we're both home, then I will."

"You're both going to Arendelle then?" Robin nodded,

"By that look on your face, I can tell that you won't be."

"My father and Killian both say they wouldn't be able to focus on the fight if I were there, that they'd worry about me."

"I understand them. I'd hate it if I had to worry about Regina. Luckily, she can hold her own." Emma smacked him on the arm,

"Are you saying I can't?"

"I'm positive you could Emma. However, maybe you should have some archery lessons to add a new skill?"

"Maybe." They laughed as they made their way down the hall to the residential area.

"Oi! Hood! What are you doing with my girl?" Emma looked down the hall and saw Killian coming towards them not in his usual leather get up. The tailors had managed to get him into something nice: tan breeches, black knee high leather boots, and a white shirt that reminded Emma of a tuxedo shirt (minus ruffles), unbuttoned way down, the way he liked it.

"Captain." Robin put his hand forward to shake Killian's. "I was just escorting the princess back from the stables." Robin transferred Emma over to Killian and they continued their walk.

"How are you?" Killian asked him.

"Very happy to be back. It's not that I didn't enjoy our time in Storybrooke, despite spending most of it fight the Witch, but we all missed home. How about you?" Killian brought Emma's hand to his lips and kissed it.

"I've never been better. I'm very happy to be back as well and to have a purpose other than vengeance against Rumplestiltskin. I'm doing good by helping fight for Elsa's family. Speaking of which, how fairs the Snow Queen?"

"Her control is very much improved under Regina's tutelage and can't wait to see her sister again. Her source in Hans' castle keeps her informed of Anna's situation. Also, Hans seems unaware of our intentions. He knows we're back but doesn't know we have Elsa with us or that we plan to help her take back the kingdom."

"Emma! Look at you, still all dirty from lunch with Henry. Go wash and change because we've got one last dress fitting and then a couple of other things to take care of", Snow said as she met Emma, Killian, and Robin as they arrived at the door of the sitting room/library. Killian dropped Emma's arm to give a small bow with Robin.

"More?" asked Emma, "Ugh."

"The sooner we get it done the better, just go on."

"Fine." Emma turned and started to make her way to her own room when she heard the familiar click of boot heels running up behind her and smiled to herself.

"Hold on a minute Swan, where are you off to in such a hurry?" Killian asked.

"I've got to go clean up and change", she replied, "And no, you may not help." He grabbed her around the waist right outside her room.

"Come on Swan, it's been ages."

"No", she said as she went into her room with him still attached to her, "Tonight. Now let go so I can go get cleaned up. Go take a nap or something." He kissed her lightly and left her to change, passing Emilie on his way out and giving her a wink.

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After a few hours of dress fitting and hair style ideas, Emma was hungry again. She raced Henry to the dining hall against her mother's cries of protest and they both arrived out of breath.

"Gotcha kid!" she said as she went to sit next to Killian, who stood to pull her chair out for her.

"No fair! You're taller", said Henry as he sat across from Emma, next to Regina.

"Did you lose again lad?" asked Killian and Henry gave a scowl. After some laughs from everyone, dinner was served and they all fell into separate conversations.

After dinner, Henry was ready to challenge Emma to a rematch, but Regina stopped him.

"Sorry Henry, but your mother and I and everyone else have to have a meeting. Why don't you go with Roland and we'll see you when we're done?"

"Okay." He stuck out his hand to Roland and they left, followed by the nanny Regina and Robin had brought for Roland. The group left the dining hall and went to the library and sat around the big war table. When everyone was seated, Emma spoke first.

"Let me be the first to ask: how are you going to sneak almost 2 entire army groups into Arendelle?" she asked no one in particular.

"By using the perfect cover", said David. "We've just received an invitation to a ball being thrown by Hans in honor of our return. Besides us, Rumple and Belle, Regina, and Phillip and Aurora have also been invited. We'll be sailing there so we'll each take our biggest ships and hide our best soldiers on them."

"Aye mate, using the element of surprise", said Killian, "That is a good plan."

"But there's one hitch to this plan", said Regina, "Or as David will refer to it, a problem." David and Snow eyed her suspiciously.

"What is the problem?" asked David.

"The ball being thrown? It's to honor the return of all of us."

"Meaning…?" asked Emma and looked over at Killian, who was looking grim. "Will someone explain?"

"Think about it Emma", said Snow as she took David's hand, "If you or I don't go…if at least one of us doesn't go, it will be very suspicious."

"You would stay Snow", said David, "With Neal, Henry, and Roland…if you want to leave him here Robin, with some of the Merry Men if you'd like."

"I'm going to Arendelle?" Emma asked excitedly.

"Yes love, you're going to Arendelle."

Hope you liked it. Poor Killian didn't want Emma to go along because he worries about her, but as we all know, the Savior can handle her own. Next chapter: Emma, Henry, and Neal are crowned! Killian is promoted! As always, I'm open to suggestions and please don't hesitate to leave a review.

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