Wow, this sure took me long enough. This is probably going to be the Captain Swan multi-chap fic I'm working the most on in the weeks to come though. (No promises) Thank you if you've come back to read this fic or if you're checking it out for the first time! I promised that I would update all my OUAT fics, so here I am attempting to do that. This is a flashback chapter! Woohoo! I apologize for it being so short. Enjoy!

Past: Wonderland

"I think, lass, that perhaps you underestimated the difficulty of getting out of here,"

He stood in front of her, a beautiful masterpiece of a man, with a sword pointed at her throat. Her hands were raised, the small brown pouch still hung around her left wrist. He had easily disarmed her. She tried to maintain her confident façade even as this gorgeous man threatened her. She couldn't help but notice his appealing physique and handsome face. "Who are you? You're not one of the queen's guard."

He laughed at her and took a step closer, the tip of the sword pressing slightly closer to her skin. "It doesn't matter who I am, but I can tell you that right now you have no way of getting out. The main entrance is always blocked. Al servants' exits and entrances are currently guarded and there won't be a change of guard for another two hours at least. Then there's the passage made by the old royal family for times of war. That's how you got in, isn't it? That's what everyone believes and so they've sealed that off too. How exactly were you planning to escape darling? He asked with a raise of his eyebrow.

"Why would I tell you my secrets?"

"Well, I could just kill you, or you could admit that you haven't a clue what you've gotten yourself into."

"You think I can't get out?"

He gazed at her. She was young and beautiful. Her almost cocky confidence made her even more alluring along with her entrancing green eyes.

The tip of the sword he held dipped just slightly as he studied her. That's when she made her move. She kicked her leg forward aiming for his, but he saw it coming and was able to step back. The distance gave her the chance she needed. She was able to grab the sword from his hand, but the man was skilled and took hold of his attacker. She felt his arm grab her waist from behind as she tried to make a run for it. She threw the weapon she had taken possession of, not wanting her enemy to take it back. The metal clanked against the stone floor as it landed down the hall. He pushed her to the floor as she continued to struggle.

"I know you can't get out of here," his accented voice spoke. "At least not without my help,"

She stopped struggling and looked into his blue eyes. She searched for any sign of trickery, her own eyes revealing the careful calculation occurring in her mind. "Does that mean you're intending to help me?"

"As much as I can," he replied honestly.

There is a reason that I don't call either of them by name in this chapter. It leads into the next chapter (which I haven't written yet, but I hope I can post soon). Please let me know what you think! Review pretty please! Even flames will be accepted because I'm in the mood for s'mores and need something to roast the marshmallows with. Follow and/or Favorite? (I still don't have a beta and will not be getting one anytime soon. I apologize for any and all mistakes. Please point them out to me if you notice any.)