Hello readers! I'm so sorry it's been so long since I've update, but I hit a bit of a roadblock and had to wrack my brain for inspiration for this part. I hope you enjoy it and it was worth the wait. As always, I don't own OUAT, this is just a tribute to the awesomeness that is that show…secondly, don't forget to leave a review!

Despite it being so romantic that Snow gives Killian her ring to give to Emma, I decided to have him change his mind. I think proposing with a ring he found when they first met would be just as romantic too.

Even though he understood the significance of Snow giving him the ring David had given her when they got engaged, Killian gave it back soon after the ball. Snow and David protested, but he reassured them when he made a discovery.

"I was going through the few things I managed to save from the Jolly", he said and took a sip of his tea, "And I found a satchel with some treasure that I…uh…liberated from Anton's treasure room before climbing back down the beanstalk."

"Are you saying that you're going to propose to our daughter with a stolen ring?" asked David.

"Yes. Well…no, not exactly. I spoke with Anton and explained the situation."

"What did he say?" asked Snow.

"He was more than happy to let me keep this ring, as an early present, if I returned everything else", he replied, "Which I've already done."

"Can we see it?" she asked hopefully. Killian laughed and shook his head,

"I'm sorry Your Majesties, but you'll have to wait."

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Arendelle-Pt.1

In the weeks leading up to their trip to Arendelle, Emma spent a significant amount of time practicing her magic. She would practice on her own or with Regina via mirror. When she wasn't practicing magic, she worked on her sword fighting skills with Killian or David and on archery with her mother and sometimes with Robin when she'd go visit Regina's with Henry.

Killian was settling into his position as Commander and spent a lot of time going to and from the coast of Snow and David's kingdom (which wasn't far) to see to the training of the new recruits they'd be taking with them. He was enjoying himself and thought often of Liam when he'd see the young men eager to learn.

Finally, the week came that they were leaving for Arendelle. White Castle was alive with hustle and bustle as trunks were packed with the proper garments and things for a 'formal' visit to another kingdom. Killian spent that final week at the naval academy on the coast to oversee the final preparations for the journey, so Emma decided to surprise him. Two days before they left, she contacted him via mirror.

"Hello love, I've missed you", he said when her image materialized in the glass. Emma saw him hastily shoved something into the pocket of his white uniform breeches, but didn't mention it.

"I've missed you too! I've got a surprise for you! I finally learned something other than battle stuff from Regina!" said Emma excitedly. Killian smiled,

"And what would that be love?"

"Can you move over?" she asked motioning him to the side. He said nothing but moved with a quizzical look on his face. She clipped her traveling cloak around her, then scrunched up her face, concentrating on where Killian was and she disappeared in a cloud of white smoke…then reappeared next to him.

"Bloody hell Swan!" he cried when she fell into him and he staggered back as he caught her.

"Whoops! I'm still not super good at it", she said, putting a hand up to her head, "It takes a bit out of me." Killian looked at her and she looked pale,

"You don't look so good Swan." She felt her breakfast start to come up, which was weird because that hadn't happened before. She threw off her traveling cloak,

"Um…'scuse me!" She pushed him away and ran to the trash can she saw in the corner of his room. She leaned over it and emptied everything from her stomach. She felt Killian rubbing her back as she retched, and it helped relax her. When she finished, she sat back against the wall and he grabbed a small handkerchief to wipe off her mouth.

"I'm going to fetch a doctor", he said he carried her to his bed.

"No, no", Emma replied, "It's just a side effect of the trip. I haven't poofed that far on my own before."

"Emma…" he warned. She could hear the concern in his voice.

"Just let me rest a while and then I'll go home", she said and pulled him to her, "Please?"

"Of course love, anything for you." He lay down next her, putting his good arm around her and she rested her head on his chest.

Hours later, Emma woke up to a lightly snoring Killian next to her. She smiled as she sat up to look at him and brushed some of his hair off his forehead. His eyes fluttered open and he smiled at her.

"How are you feeling darling?" he asked as he kissed her hand.

"Much better", she replied and scooted off the bed, "I have to get back to the castle though." He sat up and she saw the concern etched on his face,

"I don't know if that's a good idea Swan."

"Weren't you the one that always told me to trust?" He rolled his eyes at her,

"Yes, but…"

"But nothing. Trust me now."

"Fine." She picked up her cloak and fastened it around her shoulders, and leaned over to kiss him.

"I'll mirror you when I get back, okay?" she said and he nodded, "I'll see you in a few days. I love you."

"I love you too." He watched as she scrunched her face again, that crinkle between her eyebrows appearing before the poof of white smoke enveloped her.

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Emma appeared in her bedroom moments later. Thankful the nausea didn't return, she went over to the mirror she'd used to contact Killian and concentrated. The mirror shimmered and a stone lined office appeared, with a figure seated at his desk.

"Victor." Dr. Frankenstein lifted his head and looked around, "Over here, on the left." He looked over and smiled when he saw Emma,

"Princess. Ruby's not here, I think she's with the Queen."

"Ruby isn't who I'm looking for", said Emma. "I'm not uh…feeling well."

"I'm on my way up Princess." He got up from his desk and Emma saw him gathering things into his doctor bag. Ever since their return, he'd been living in the castle since David and Snow had made him the official doctor to the family. He loved the work and it helped that Ruby lived in the castle too.

"And Victor?" she called, "Not a word to anyone." She saw him nod and the image shimmered away. Emma concentrated again and the mirror shimmered once again. She saw Killian pacing back and forth, staring at something in his hands. She cleared her throat and he looked up, shoving whatever he'd been holding back into his pocket.

"Emma! Are you okay?"

"Perfectly fine! See?"

"You know you're an open book to me darling", he said as he smirked at her, "You're hiding something."

"Ha! Me hiding something?" she asked and put her hands on her hips, "I've seen you shove something in your pockets twice today. What are you hiding from me?"

"It's a secret that you will learn in time", he said. Thankfully she could tell he wasn't lying, "It's nothing bad." Just then, she heard a knock at her door and looked over at the door,

"Just a minute!" she called and turned back to Killian, "I've got to go now, but I'll talk to you later okay?"

"Of course darling." He winked and she waved her hand over the mirror and his face disappeared. Emma crossed the room and opened the door. Victor gave her a small bow.

"Princess, how can I help?" he asked as she ushered him in and led him to her sitting area where she had a loveseat and couches.

"Swear to me that you'll keep this all a secret. You don't tell Ruby, Snow, David, Henry, or Killian…especially Killian", Emma said with a commanding one.

"Of course." They sat down across from each other, "So, you're not feeling well?" Emma took a deep breath and looked at Victor.

"I think I'm pregnant."

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The next few days were some of the longest for Emma. The Enchanted Forest didn't have pregnancy tests she could just go buy in town. Victor took some of her blood, performed some tests, and promised he'd have answer for her before they left for Arendelle. Despite it being extremely weird for her to be discussing the last time she'd had her monthly with Dr. Frankenstein, she couldn't risk talking to any of the other court doctors. Victor was the most trustworthy.

Finally, the night before they left, Emma received a message from him. She tore open the dirty brown envelope, unfolded the small paper, and sat down to read:

Emma: based on what you told me and after testing your blood examining you and consulting a wizard in the town-don't worry, I told him it was for a random patient of mine-you are indeed pregnant. I'd say close to a month or so. Let me know if you need anything else. Victor.

Emma read the note over a few more times before tossing it in the fire.

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The ship carrying David, Emma, Killian, and their best knights left a few days later. Their ship met up with Regina's (with Elsa hidden on board) the next day, then Rumple and Belle's the day after that. The rest of the trip would take another five days so Emma had to put on her best face so that no one would know something was up with her. Unfortunately, she seemed to forget she was an open book to him. He found her watching the stars from the portside. He sidled up next to her and leaned back against the side.

"What's on your mind darling?" he asked.

"Nothing", Emma replied, not looking over at him.

"You're lying", he said and turned around, putting his arms on the railing and staring at the water. "Something is wrong Swan and has been for many days now. We're a team, you and I, please tell me what's wrong." She looked over at him, seeing the pleading look in those eyes that could melt her in an instant. For a fraction of a second, she considered telling him…but then held back.

"I'm sorry. It's just that…I'm nervous." It wasn't the whole truth but it was still true. She was nervous about the upcoming battle and if they could help Elsa save her kingdom without any bloodshed…and she told him that. He seemed satisfied with her answer so they stood on the deck for a while longer.

After a while, Emma heard steps and turned to find Ruby emerging from below,

"Emma, could I talk to you?" she asked with a smile that Emma knew she was faking, "I need some guy advice." Emma raised an eyebrow,

"You need guy advice? I should be the one ask-"

"Emma." Ruby was giving her a very wolfish look.

"On my way." She gave Killian a quick kiss, "Enjoy your night steering!" she called and followed Ruby below deck to Emma's cabin. "What is it Ruby?"

"Sit", Ruby commanded with such fierceness that Emma dare not do anything but what she said. "You shouldn't be here."

"What are you talking about?" Emma asked. Ruby crossed her arms and stared at her, "Oh my God…Victor told you?!"

"Victor knew and didn't tell anyone? I'm going to kill him."

"Wait…he didn't tell you?"

"Emma, I'm a wolf. I can smell the pregnancy hormones wafting off you in waves!" Emma got up and put her hand over Ruby's mouth.

"Shhh! No one but Victor, you, and I know." Ruby shook Emma's hand away,

"How long?"

"A month."

"You do realize that your parents and Killian are going to kill you when they find out, don't you?"

"Yup."

"If this actually turns into a fight, you have to be careful."

"I know. But if I tell him, then he definitely wouldn't focus on the plan and it will have all been for nothing."

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The day before they arrived in Arendelle, the three ships pulled up alongside each other so that Regina, Robin, Rumple, and Belle could get on with Emma, David, and Killian. The two remaining ships would anchor off the coast and remain cloaked (with Regina's help) until they were called to help.

The morning of their arrival in Arendelle, everyone got dressed in some of their traveling finest: David in his usual fur trimmed cloak look, Killian donned his new naval commander uniform, and Emma wore an outfit similar to her mother's white one that she'd worn while on the run, except Emma's was a light green. Ruby had helped do up her hair, braiding it then pinning it up like crown around her head.

As the ship pulled up to the dock, Emma could see the people out on the pier waiting to greet them. She picked through the crowd until she saw the red haired prince that Elsa had described and he stood at the head of everyone. The ship was tied down to the docks and the gangplank extended. Emma took David's arm and they walked off first, followed by Regina and Robin, then Rumple and Belle, Ruby and a disguised Elsa, dubbed Juno and who was made to look like she could be related to Ruby. Killian was the last off the ship; he scooted through crowd to stand near Emma.

"Welcome to Arendelle Your Majesty", Hans said to David and gave him a bow. "And this must be your lovely daughter, the Princess Emma." Hans took Emma's hand and kissed it. She stole a small glance at Killian and he was practically turning red. Calm down she mouthed.

"Nice to meet you Prince Hans", said Emma as she pulled her hand away, "Please allow me to introduce Killian Jones of the Royal Navy of the Enchanted Forest." Hans looked over at Killian, whose face was impassive. They shook hands,

"It's nice to meet you Captain", said Hans, apparently knowing of Killian's time as Captain Hook, and Emma saw a flicker of anger in Killian's eyes.

"It's Commander now actually", Killian replied through gritted teeth, "Of the entire Royal Navy." Emma kicked him lightly, and saw David stifle a smile out of the corner of her eye. Hans turned to Regina and the others for introductions.

"Now that we've all met, please join me in my palace", said Hans, "Princess? May I escort you?" Emma mentally rolled her eyes and looked over at David, who gave her an almost imperceptible nod. She didn't want to be escorted by Hans, she'd much rather walk with Killian but she had duties and this was of course, a mission.

"Sure", she replied and took the arm Hans offered. It felt so wrong and she could just feel how much of a slimy worm this guy really was. Killian offered his arm to Juno and they walked right behind David, Hans, and Emma. The royal party was greeted by cheers as they walked through the market square leading to the palace, but Emma couldn't help thinking that it looked forced and some of the Arendelle citizens even looked afraid of Prince Hans.

The gates opened as they approached and they walked into grey stone courtyard with a collection of water fountains. A red and gold embroidered carpet rolled down over the palace's front steps as the reached it. The palace servants lined the steps and, despite being stone-faced when looking at Hans, they cheered when they saw Emma and David. They all stopped inside once they reached the grand staircase where several maids stood.

"These ladies will show you to your rooms upstairs. Please rest from your journey and feel free to explore the palace grounds. I will meet you all for lunch in the dining hall at two", said Hans. He bowed to the party and turned to Emma, taking her hand and kissing it. Emma had to fight shivers of loathing as he looked at her and she stole her hand away again.

They were all led up to a very long hallway a few floors up. David was set up in one of the grander rooms next to Emma, followed by Regina, then Robin and Killian, then Ruby and 'Juno' in servant's quarters at the end of the guest hall.

Emma was led into her room by one of the maids and found her trunk already there. The maid bowed and backed out. Emma pulled off her gloves and tossed them on the bed. She was undoing the belt on her outfit when there was a knock at her door.

"Emma, it's me", she heard Ruby's voice call.

"Come in Ruby." The door creaked open and Ruby stepped in.

"We need to keep an eye on Killian. I'm pretty sure he's two seconds from stabbing Hans with his hook." Emma laughed as she threw off her long top jacket.

"I'm sure. He's probably pissed at me for kind of going along with it", said Emma. She sat down on the bed and started unlacing her boots, "But I think we could use it to our advantage."

"Let's get you changed because there's a small meeting in your father's room", said Ruby and opened the trunk. Emma dressed in a blue dress with kind of poofed illusion sleeves that reminded her of the clothes from movies based on Jane Austen novels. The dress had a light blue ribbon that ran under her bust from where the skirt went out and fell to a half inch from the floor. Instead of heels, Emma opted for what she was sure was the Enchanted Forest's version of flats. She secured her favorite necklace in the dip of her chest and turned to Ruby,

"Let's go see what's up."

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David, Regina, Killian, Robin, Rumple, and Elsa were all in David's room when Emma and Ruby arrived. She took a seat between her father and Killian,

"What'd I miss?" she asked.

"Elsa has received word on the location of her sister", said Regina. "We were trying to decide when would be the best time to free her."

"We should do it during the ball", said Emma, "Just like when Killian and I were in the past, at Midas' ball."

"She's right. That's how Snow was able to get the ring without real problems…" said Killian.

"The attention will be on the party going on, giving you the best opportunity to slip into wherever Anna is, unnoticed."

"I can go in with Killian, Ruby, and Elsa while the rest of you present yourselves at the ball", said Robin.

"I don't see why you need me with you, I should stay with Swan", said Killian with a grimace. Emma placed her hand on his arm,

"I'll be fine, I'll be with my father."

"Hmph."

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Killian stopped by as she was getting ready for the ball that night. She'd been sitting at the vanity brushed her hair when he came in.

"Hi", she said. He just stared at her so she got up and walked over to him. "Is something wrong?" He grabbed her shoulders and pulled her to him, lips crashing together. She melted into his body as he wrapped his arms around her and angled his head to kiss her better, just like their kiss in Neverland. When they pulled apart, both out of breath, they stood with their foreheads pressed together.

"Emma…"

"What's wrong? Please Killian, I know when something is up with you."

"That Hans is smitten with you."

"Seriously? That's what's bothering you? You're jealous?" She hated herself, knowing her condition. He would be more than angry when she told him…and her parents.

"He needs to realize you are not available to be courted. I just know he's going to want to dance every dance with you tonight and I can't bear the thought of his hands on you. It killed me to see him touch you this morning and the way he was all smiles at you this afternoon during lunch."

"I didn't like it any more than you; I could just feel the evil in him. But if I keep him distracted while we're at the ball, than the rest of you can save Anna and we'll be one step closer to taking back the kingdom. And one step closer to being back home."

"Gods, Swan", he said as he held her face with his good hand, "Be careful. I've got a bad feeling about all this."

How right he was.

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Emma wore a red gown that night with a Queen Anne neckline (she'd described it to the tailors when they'd asked her input on her dresses), tulle skirt with crystals, and shoes she'd worn for the coronation. Her hair was styled up and her tiara pinned in her hair. Killian, Robin, Ruby, and Elsa had departed earlier to free Anna so Emma, David, and the others gathered outside their respective rooms and made their way to the grand staircase. Emma couldn't help but notice the lack of the sound of music and people talking; it was way too quiet.

"There's something wrong", she whispered to David as they walked up to the doors of the Grand Hall, "I can feel it."

"I concur with the princess", said Rumple. "We best be on our guard. I no longer have the power I had as the Dark One, so I cannot sense what is going on." One of the guards knocked on the doors and they swung open to reveal a darkened room, lit only by a single fireplace. After the group walked in, the guards shut the doors and they heard the click of a lock. They all looked towards where Hans stood over what looked like four lumps on the ground. Emma dropped her father's hand and inched closer. On the ground were Robin, Ruby, Killian, and Elsa. Hans lifted his face to them and snapped his fingers, several soldiers basically coming out of nowhere.

"Did you think you could bring Elsa back to this realm and I wouldn't know?"