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Chapter II: When you wish upon a Star….


"Emma, what do you think about these?" Snow asked, critiquing the baby's breath, ranunculus, and orchid arrangement in her hand.

"Its fine, mom." Emma agreed for the fiftieth time that morning. It wasn't like her opinion mattered. Snow was already walking off to grab more flowers.

Ever since Hook proposed, Snow had gone full mother-of-the-bride mode. For the past two weeks, they'd been nonstop shopping from place to place, getting everything ready for the wedding. Emma hinted that she wanted a spring wedding, and Snow went wild.

"Will you pick an arrangement already?" Regina moaned, being drug along on the outing.

Emma elbowed her playfully. "Give her a break. I'm not going to deny her the one maternal thing she'll get to do in my adult life."

"Well why did I have to come?" Regina asked moodily.

"Solidarity sister." Emma cracked, chuckling a little as the former evil queen rolled her eyes mumbling "Ya-Ya".

"I haven't seen Henry lately." She said a bit worried. Regina shrugged. "He's off with that Violet girl again. Of which I still have not formally met."

"You will." She encouraged. She hadn't really seen much of Henry since the lagoon. She didn't want to go as far to say he was avoiding her, but….

"So how is Hook adjusting?" Regina's question brought her back to the present conversation.

Emma smiled, remembering the intimate reunion they'd had since his arrival. "I think he's adjusting pretty well."

Regina laughed, catching the underlying message. "Well when you two come up for air, Robin and I want to have you over for dinner."

"That'd be nice. Will our son be there?" Emma asked half joking. Regina exhaled her frustration. "I hope so. It's getting harder and harder to keep tabs on that kid."

"Oh the life of a teenager…" She sighed.

"Hurry Emma!" Snow called from down the row. "We still have to go visit the church!"

Emma gave a laugh of ridicule glancing at Regina. "Is she serious?"

Regina nodded. "Yes. Every member of the royal family has to be in a church by an ordained official."

For some reason, she didn't see herself in a conventional wedding. Yeah, she wanted the white dress, but all the "pompous circus of grandeur" as Killian referred to it, wasn't her style.

But no matter what, she promised herself, she'd let her mother have this moment. Their bonding time was too far in between unless they were battling villains. So let Snow have her pompous wedding. She'd chuck it up to being royalty.


Meanwhile, Robin and Killian worked on less complicated matters-such as changing diapers. Why Regina ever left them on baby watch was beyond reason. With Rowland and Henry at school, Prince Neal, and Zelena's baby, whom they named Sabrina, were practically being watched by invalids.

"No, I'm telling you mate, you're doing it backwards." He said, indicating to the picture on the plastic. "The Tigger goes on the back."

Robin glared, while fussing over the securing straps. "Out of the two of us, which one has actually had children?"

Killian rolled his eyes. "I'm 300 years older-seniority."

"Was." Robin reminded him, concentrating on the task at hand. "You died two months ago, so technically, you're not as wise as you think.

"Well I wasn't born yesterday." Killian grumbled.

"No, you were born two weeks ago." Robin retorted. "Ah! There!"

They both examined the blotched diaper fastening. Sabrina, stared back at them with green eyes, smiling. She'd woken up with a loud cry, obviously unhappy to have a soiled diaper.

"Thank god Neal has fallen back asleep." Killian sighed, glancing over at the basinet in the corner. "I can't take another man urinating in my face."

Robin chuckled. "Comes with the territory mate. You and Emma want kids?"

Killian's face paled a bit. "Why? What have you heard?"

"Nothing!" Robin hunched his shoulders in innocence. "Just a question. Hypotetical, of course."

Killian relaxed, and thought about the idea. A child? He hadn't given it much thought, given his choice of lifestyle, but… "Yes." He confessed. "A little girl, with blonde hair like her mother, devilishly good looks like her father."

Robin rolled his eyes. "You're the only man I know, so self assured of his looks. Makes me wonder who will be wearing the wedding dress that day."

"Well me and Emma flipped a coin for it." Killian told him.

"I do say, your sense of humor has improved." Robin smiled.

For a moment, Killian's smile faultered a bit. Clearing his throat, he spoke, "I never did get to express my gratitude."

"For what?" Robin asked raising a brow.

"For coming to the Underworld with Emma" he explained. "…for not letting her go alone. I know it was a big risk, given your responsibilities here." He nodded towards Sabrina.

Robin smirked, placing a hand on his shoulder. "That's what family does. We stand by each other. More than once, I've led the merry men into more than a fair share of danger."

Killian rolled his eyes to the side. "Of course-the honor amongst thieves."

"Well it sure as hell beats having none amongst them." Robin eyed him pointedly. Killian chuckled. "Bandits- the land lovers who naively believe in the gentlemen's code."

"Pirates." Robin retorted dryly. "Mermaids who follows only the golden rule."

Killian held out a arm, and Robin accepted it, in a brotherly grip. "Thank you." He muttered.

"You're welcome." Robin replied.


Late that night,close to the wee hours of morning when things had settled down and the town was well into peaceful silence, the Swan House was dimly lit.

Killian stood, staring out at the deep-sea off in the distance. He loved the ocean air being so fresh, and the beach not too far away. The best thing was, they were a little isolated. Not in town, but close enough to her family.

He didn't hear her footsteps, but could somehow sense she was there. Maybe it was the splitting of the heart thing. Maybe it was love. Either way, he could always tell when she was near.

"Hey you." Emma greeted softly.

"How did it go today?" He asked, as she enfolded her body to his side. He'd forgotten to ask earlier because they were too busy trying to get each other's clothes off.

Now that she was wearing her flannel bottoms, and tank top, covering herself with a blanket, he could think straight.

"Hmmm…." She moaned wearily, a smile on her lips. Killian laughed and wrapped an arm around her securely, kissing her temple. "Did Mary Margret buy every flower in Storybrooke?"

"Almost." Emma retorted. "Then we went to the caterer-which I didn't know we had, we picked out 8 bridesmaids dresses, table centerpieces, and finally she let me have a grilled cheese after I threatened to run off to Vegas."

Killian smiled, but it didn't reach his eyes. Emma frowned a bit. "I know that, face. What's wrong?"

"Nothing luv." He assured, staring up at the stars. They were so bright tonight. " I was talking with Robin today, and something he said…"

When he didn't finish, Emma touched his cheek. "What did he say?"

"I thanked him for coming to the Underworld to help you save me. He said that's what family does." Killian recalled.

Emma nodded. "Yes, we all care about you."

"I know luv." He assured her quietly. "But it just reminded me, that…all my family is dead."

That realization, made Emma feel a bit guilty. It was true, all the members of the wedding her either her family, or her family's kingdom. They only friend that would be there of Killian's is Jack-who'd disappeared somewhere with Tink.

"Hey, don't dwell on in Swan." Killian caught the sadness in her eyes, and tried to ease her anxiety. "I just wish Liam were alive right n0w. To see me happy-to see the beautiful woman I'm going to grow old with."

They shared a sweet kiss as a shooting star passed by. Emma grabbed ahold of his jacket lapels, pulling them both inside the house. Killian grinned knowing where they were headed.


Off in the distance, a manly figure washed up on the beach, coughing the sea water out of his lungs. He crawled to the nearest rock and collapsed against it.

He finally opened his eyes to see darkness. Where am I? Was this the Underworld? Was this an illusion?

"Hello Liam."

He turned to the soft voice, as a woman in blue stood there, smiling down gently.

"Who are you and where am I?" Liam asked, frantically searching for the familiar.

"You can call me Blue and you're in Storybrooke." She announced. "Welcome."

"Storybrooke." Liam repeated. "Why does it look like the Underworld? Is this some kind of trick?"

Blue held up a calming hand. "I assure you it's not. You've been brought here, to the real world, because of a wish."

"A wish…" he breathed, standing up. "What do you mean?"

Blue smiled. "Your brother Killian, made a wish as a star was falling. Because of his brave sacrifice, I am allowed to grant it."

"My brother brought me back to life." Liam smiled, staring down at his hands.

"Temporarily." Blue cautioned, before he got too excited. "My magic has its limits, and unfortunately, it cannot bring back the dead."

"I don't understand." Liam said. "You just said my brother made a wish."

"He made a wish for you to see him married." Blue explained. "And so you will remain till then. After that, your soul must return to the Underworld."

She handed him a blanket which she normally used to cover her hands. "Here, take this. Your brother's home is fairly close. Keep straight on till morning and it's the second house on the right."

Liam accepted the blanket, starting to feel the glorious chill of being alive and wet. "Till his wedding, you say?"

Blue nodded. "Yes. In two weeks' time, so make use of it. Good luck."

Liam watched her walk in the opposite direction of where he was headed. As he began his walk, he thought about what the fairy said.

Two weeks. In two weeks he'd be back in the Underworld, back in misery. Unless he could find another way. It was a fool's mission, but he knew Killian could help him-find a way for him to stay alive.

After all, they were brothers, and nothing was stronger than that.


A/n: OMG! Liam's back! And Henry is still MIA. I'm super excited to bring on the crazy for this mini story!

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