A/N I had this ready to go yesterday but I wanted to wait and see tonight episode, No matter what this show does to my favorite pairing I will hold out That being said :'( ! I refuse to spoil and this story will go on! Anyway read enjoy review and the such! I do not believe this to be my best work I have redone it twice and I may come back later to make minor changes as I am still not happy with it but my next chapter is almost ready so I must post this one!

"We're here" Emma called out before taken off towards town.

"How long till we reach your boy" Hook called out.

"It is about 20 minutes if we pick up the pace" Emma responded over her shoulder.

Hook having no idea where they were or the dangers that could be lurking about decided the best plan would be to stay near Emma. "This is her land after all she had survived it this long, the safest place is with her" Hook thought. Emma kept running never once stopping or looking behind her, she only had one thought in her head, Henry.

The town was within her sight now, which had made her want to pick up her pace even more but something stopped her. "Lass, I am in a very strange new place, any advice" Hook asked.

"You want some advice, keep your head down and try your best to go unnoticed. Stick with me and you'll be fine" Emma responded slowing her pace. It was almost impossible for her not to take off running towards Mary Margaret's apartment also it didn't help her nerves that everyone was staring at her. She did her best to ignore everything around her. It wasn't easy as she heard gasps and people called out her name. Hook did his best to stare at the ground, shocked by the effect her presence had.

As she stood in front of the door she couldn't force herself to grasp the door knob. She acted as if it would burn to the touch, Emma took a deep breath and pulled the door open. David and Henry jumped out of their seats, both stood there stunned for a moment not sure if what they were seeing was real.

"Mom" Henry shouted running into her arms, Emma scooped him up unable to speak she just held him. David walked over and gently put his arms around them. No one spoke they, just held each other.

Once Emma regained herself she pulled herself out of the hug. "Is Snow with you" David asked Emma nodded.

"She is right behind me" Emma answered when she looked towards the door she saw Hook staring out into the distance, she had completely forgotten he was there. She pulled him inside shutting the door behind him. "This is" she paused unsure if she should tell them he was Captain Hook.

"Killian Jones, pleased to me you" Hook said addressing Henry before bowing to David.

Henry cocked his head to the side "Are you from the other world" Henry asked.

"Indeed, I am. I am from many lands" Hook responded with a smile.

"And what do you do over there" Henry asked so full of questions.

"I lad, am a jack of many trades, though my favorite trade has to be piracy" Hook smirked.

"Cool" Henry exclaimed "Do you have a pirate name" Henry questioned.

"That I do" Hook said glancing at Emma "But I believe that is a story for another day" he returned.

Before anything else could be spoken Snow burst through the door tears in her eyes and she pulled Charming into a brief hug before grabbing Henry. Mulan and Aurora walked in behind her "You've meet Killian" Emma said giving everyone a look "This is Mulan and Aurora" she finished.

After everyone became acquainted and answered Henry's millions of questions Emma spoke "Killian you stay here, I'm going to take Mulan and Aurora to get a room at Granny's" she said motioning for them to follow her.

Mulan and Aurora followed her in silence trusting her to keep them safe. "Emma" Ruby called out "I'm so glad your back" she said not pressing for details.

"Thanks Ruby, I'm looking for a room for some friends that helped us get back" Emma told Ruby.

"A friend of Emma's is a friend of mine" she said, motioning the girls to follow her. Aurora and Mulan decided to share a room. Emma helped them get situated but she was in a rush to get back home.

"Thank you" Aurora told Emma.

"If you need anything, ask Ruby. I will be back tomorrow so we can figure out what in the hell is going on here" Emma told her leaving. Emma walked slowly back to her home dreading the conversation she was sure awaited her. She had no idea what she was going to say to any of them. Emma sighed resigned to her fate.

"Good evening Miss Swan" Emma heard a voice say. When she looked up she met his gaze.

"Mr. Gold" she replied.

"The town is happy to have you back, though I must admit you look different" Gold said examining her.

Emma looked down and realized she was still dressed in pirate attire "thank you, now if you will excuse me" Emma said trying to push past him.

"One moment dearie" Gold called after her. "I seem to remember you owe me a favor and I intend to collect now" he finished.

"What do you want Gold" Emma spat.

"I need you to kill a certain pirate for me, I believe you know who I speak of" Gold told her.

Emma shook her head "No, I can't do that" She told him.

"Ahh but you must, otherwise I would be inclined to crush you heart" Gold threatened ripping her heart from her chest. "He is going to die either way. You should make it easy on him, because I won't" he finished holding her still beating heart. "Three days dearie, that's all you have. Tell no one if you wish to live" Gold said vanishing.

Emma clutched her chest as everything sunk in. She could still feel her heart beating in her chest but she knew it was no longer there. She could feel the hole that was left in its place. There was no way she could kill him, even if she wanted to he was much stronger and faster than she was. Emma hung her head losing all hope.

When she walked through the door everyone looked at her she smiled at them. Snow pulled her aside "David and I are going to stay at Granny's for the night" she whispered.

Emma pulled Snow in close "I need you to take Henry with you until I know it is safe for him here, please" Emma pleaded softly.

Snow opened her mouth to question but the look on Emma's face changed her mind "Henry pack a bag, you're staying with us tonight" Snow said excited. Henry wanted to spend time with his mother but he was happy to go with Snow and Charming, he wanted to hear more of their stories.

Emma gave them all a hug on their way out. "I'll see you tomorrow kid" Emma called out to Henry. She sat down on the couch letting out a breath she didn't realize she was holding as she rubbed her temples. She looked over at Hook,` who was standing as patient as ever in the corner. "We need to talk" Emma said feeling a pressure building in her chest as a reminder not to say anything stupid. Hook approached her sitting next to her "I need a favor from you, and I hate to ask it but I have to" she said

"What is it, love" Hook asked concern filling his eyes.

"I need you to promise that if something were to happen to me you will look after Henry" She said as suddenly pain filled her body, she fought the urge to grab her chest and scream. Instead she gritted her teeth, tears filling her eyes as she struggled to breathe.

Fear filled Hook's eyes as he grabbed a hold of her "Emma, what is happening" he asked her.

The pain had left her body as quick as it had come "I know it's a lot to ask but I know you can keep him safe" she pleaded.

Hook nodded "I promise, I will keep your lad safe. Now tell me what this is all about" He stated.

"Thank you" Emma sighed in relief walking to her father's sword she drew it pointing it towards Hook "Arm yourself Hook, I would very much like to get this over with" Emma commanded.

Hook took a step back "I'm not going to fight you Emma" He stuttered.

"I disagree, only one of us is leaving here alive. I imagine you're not just going to let me kill you" she whispered, tears threatening to spill from her eyes. "I said arm yourself, you won't get another chance" She said again.

Hook unsheathed his sword "What is going on Emma, I won't kill you" he told her. Emma responded with a swing of the blade which he easily blocked. "Stop this insanity" Hook pleaded with Emma as he countered her next attack. Emma focused refusing to give up. Emma swung low this time, it was futile but she refused to stop. Emma jabbed at him nicking his check this time causing a streak of red to appear. He wiped it with a swipe of his shoulder. He was getting frustrated with her but still refused to attack only defend. "It doesn't matter how you strike at me I wont kill you" He said as he disarmed her.

Emma couldn't take it anymore she let the sword fall to the ground with a clang as she dropped to her knees, tears cascading down her cheeks "I can't do it, I just can't. Please tell Henry I'm sorry" she clutched her chest this time, the pain unbearable.

Being careful he kicked the sword away sheathing his own. He knelt beside her, rubbing her back "Emma love, tell me what this is about" Hook asked rubbing her back. Emma was in too much pain to speak. As if to answer Hook's question Gold step inside the apartment clutching Emma's heart. "Rumpelstiltskin" Hook hissed about to charge him.

"Ah ah, I wouldn't do that if I were you" Gold said squeezing Emma's heart a bit harder eliciting a scream from her to prove his point. "My dear Emma would you like to tell the Captain or should I" Gold asked her. Emma was in too much pain to speak. "It seems Miss Swan cares for you, she rather die herself than kill you, it's all so sad" Gold pouted sarcastically. "And from the look in your eye I would say you care for her as well" Gold laughed "I couldn't have planned this better" He smiled as he squeezed Emma heart to the brink of death

"Wait" Hook shouted, "wait I will do anything, please don't kill her" Hook pleaded.

Gold considered it for a moment "Anything" He asked giddy.

"Please, I will do anything" Hook said again.

"Give up on your revenge of me and you will both owe me a favor, sound fair" Gold asked squeezing Emma's heart once more for good measure.

"Yes, I accept I swear it. Just return her heart to her" Hook pleaded.

"It's a deal" Gold said placing Emma's heart back into her chest disappearing in a cloud of smoke.