"Hook had completed his new mission and had safely deposited Eric and Ariel back in Eric's kingdom. Both had graciously thanked him and offered their services if they were ever needed. Ariel had hugged him and just as he was pulling away she had told him, 'Everything will work out Hook. You will be with her again.'

Hook was stunned speechless and just nodded and strode back onto his ship.

After several more months of sailing the seas, looking for solace in the waves and peace in the breeze, Hook was standing at the helm when a bluebird landed on the wheel. He was taken aback for a moment as birds did not usually fly so far out to sea. He noticed a small note attached to its leg. After removing it, he read:

Hook,

The Enchanted Forest is under attack. A new curse is returning everyone to the land without magic. Find the Saviour and bring her back.

The note had no indication as to whom it was from however it was all the incentive that Hook needed. The Saviour was the woman he was in love with and if this note indicated he could get back to her, then he would try his bloody best or die trying.

After another week of searching, Hook was able to procure a small vial of memory potion. He only had the funds and the resources to procure enough for one person. He hoped that it would be enough for the Saviour's son as he had other ideas on how to restore the Saviour's memory. Now he was searching for a way to travel to the Land without Magic. That proved to be a much harder task. After about the tenth inquiry in as many towns, Mr. Smee brought him some good news of a witch who might be able to help him get to his destination. He was told to travel alone to meet her.

Hook arrived at the Witch's cabin. He steeled himself and entered the cabin. It was actually a pleasant home and the witch appeared much nicer than most witches he had seen – having only dealt with the Evil Queen and the Queen of Hearts.

'Captain Hook, I have been expecting you.' She looked him over. 'My name is Glinda'

'Tis a pleasure to meet you m'lady. My crew inform me that you may have a way to travel to the Land without Magic?' Hook asked hopefully.

'Alas dear Captain, I do not' Glinda shook her head sadly.

Hook gave a short bow and turned to leave, 'Then I shall be on my way.'

Glinda put a hand on his arm to stop him, 'You, however, do have the key to returning to that land and to your Saviour.'

'I beg your pardon m'lady but I have nothing that can create a portal' Hook was skeptical.

Glinda giggled softly, 'But you do Captain. You have the Jolly Roger and she is made of enchanted wood, is she not?'

'Aye'

'Then you have your answer. The Jolly Roger is made from the same forest of trees that also held the tree that made the wardrobe that sent to the Saviour to the Land Without Magic the first time. Therefore it is true that this wood could also make such a portal' Glinda was almost giddy in imparting this information.

Hook gasped. 'You mean it was literally under my bloody nose this entire time?'

'Yes. The question is can you do what must be done?' Glinda asked.

'I will do whatever it takes to get back to her and to help her family' Hook vowed.

Glinda clapped her hands, 'Then listen carefully…'

Hook left Glinda's home and headed back towards his ship. The loss of the Jolly Roger would be painful to him, but if it meant he would see E…the Saviour again, then he would sacrifice his ship a thousand times over. Upon returning to the ship, he gave a rousing speech to his crew and dismissed them with his remaining treasures to find new employment. Mr. Smee was reluctant to leave but he was given and extra ration of treasure and he went on his way.

Once alone, Hook ran his hand along the railing, then along the wheel and the long ago scratched out navigation compass he had created for Baelfire. He would miss the old girl who had been with him longer than anyone in his life. She had always been his home and his safe harbor. Hook also knew that she no longer satisfied him and that he could no longer truly be a pirate. Not when his heart belonged on land with the woman he loved.

The witch had told him that in order to get back to the Land Without Magic, he must sail the ship into the harbor and light her on fire with a magic candle. As the ship sank, she would release her magic and open a brief portal to take him wherever his heart desired. All he must do is think of his destination.

'Sorry to do this but they need me' He took a deep breath and lit the candle, then dropped it to the deck and watched the ship slowly begin to burn. He slung the pack with his remaining belongings on his shoulder and braced himself for the possibility that he might drown.

As the ship began taking on water and sinking, a bright light appeared just over the helm. Hook walked over without hesitation, took one look around and walked into the portal."

Henry was on the edge of the log, "Did he make it to the right place?"

"Aye Lad" Killian said with a smile.

"So they lived happily ever after, huh?" Henry said.

Killian shook his head, "No lad, not yet. Shall I finish?"

Henry nodded his head.

Killian began again, "Hook saw a startling bright light and then he was tossed on the ground in a green area. He looked at the buildings surrounding him and smiled with relief because he had been to this place before and he knew he was in the Land Without Magic.

It took several long days of searching for the Saviour in the mass of humanity surrounding him. Hook lacked any of this world's currency, so he slept on a bench in the green area, which he now knew was called a park. He followed some of the other less fortunate people and found that he was able to get at least some food. Finally he found the Saviour's dwelling.

He knocked on the door and she answered, but of course she did not remember him and she kneed him rather painfully in the nether regions. Hook was concerned because he knew that he would have to use the memory potion for her since she did not feel for him as he did for her. After a few more encounters, he convinced her to take the memory potion and she regained her memories of him and they departed the town to go save her family."

Killian was quiet for a moment.

"Well, what happened after that?" Henry asked.

"I don't know lad" Killian did not know how to end the story.

"WHAT! How can you tell a story and not know the end? Did the Saviour love him after she regained her memories? Did her son get his back?" Henry was angry.

Killian just looked at him sadly, "Perhaps the story is not yet fully written? The Saviour had been hurt by others and she did not want to love anyone again. It matters not. Captain Hook would always be by her side, no matter how hard she pushed him away and hurt him. The boy had not yet retained his memories but perhaps he will in good time."

"Well…can't you just make it up and pretend you know the end?" By now, Henry was exasperated. Then he heard his Mom calling. "I've gotta go. Just think of an ending, will you?"

Henry ran off and Killian ran a hand through his hair, "I wish I knew lad."