A/N: So it's getting dramatic isn't it? I have to admit I didn't know where I would be going with this story as I have had many different ideas as to what should happen. I also didn't expect you fellow pirates and princesses to like it so much. I have been getting a lot of positive feedback and for that I thank you so much.

Disclaimer: I do not own Once Upon A Time or any of the characters

So now I give you, ladies and gentlemen... Chapter 8!

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She gently pushed him towards the waiting princess and gave him a wink before slowly heading towards the double glass doors that led to the garden.

Her path was disrupted

"Not so fast dearie" He claimed

She came to a sudden stop "Excuse me Rumplestiltskin" She went to step around him but he once again stepped into her path. She looked up at him because even though she was in heels he was still half a foot taller than her.

"Sorry, can't let you go dearie, see, I know your secret." He whispered with an impish giggle

"Sorry, but I have no idea what you're talking about" Her mind was spinning and inside she was panicking but her body stood still, looking at him curiously.

"If you do not know what I am talking about you will have no trouble in joining myself or Baelfire for a dance" The gleam was in his eyes and she had to agree or risk discovery.

"I would be honoured" she said and a shiver went through her body as her "father in law" put his scaly hand on her waist and took her hand in his before dancing around the ballroom.

She had to keep her eyes on his so as not to look worried or late. He was watching her with an intensity, she could feel his eyes on her face, looking for any sign or crack. She gave him none. They continued to dance until Emma's father cut in and took his daughter from the dark one. They danced in silence as they knew they would be heard but Emma sent her father a thankful look and he smiled at his little princess.

She was being passed around and around like a new toy from man to waiting man around the dance floor. She knew she had to get out of there and meet Killian, but how could she get away without the dark one seeing as she could feel his eyes on her, even now. She found herself once again in the arms of her cousin.

"Now, are you going to tell me who that man was?" He asked, raising an eyebrow at her

"Are you going to tell me what Aurora said?" She asked back

"She said yes, now tell me"

"Congratulations!" She said grinning

"Em..."

"Fine" after taking a big breath she continued

"His name is Killian Jones, he's a pirate and I think I'm in love with him" she let out in one breath.

"Emma, you know you can't be with him"

"But with your help I can!" she said

"What do you mean?"

"I need you to distract Rumplestiltskin whilst I escape to the Gardens. We're sailing away together Phillip, so we can be together. Please?!" She was begging at this point

Phillip gave her a small smile as he pulled her in for a hug and kissed her cheek "Okay, but Emma please be careful, send a message to let me know you're safe"

"I will, I promise" She said as she pulled away, a lone tear falling down her cheek as she left towards the garden.

Killian's POV

He still couldn't believe (even after the week wait) that Emma agreed to run away with him. They hadn't even said the "I Love You"s yet and yet she agreed for him to take her away. He knew tonight was the night that he would say it. He would pour his heart out to her before they set sail together to start their new life. He was pacing on the outskirts of the woods, waiting for his love. She was late but there had to be some reason, she wouldn't just leave him. He heard a twig snap behind him. He turned around and saw his princess standing there with a dazed look. He ran over to her and grabbed her waist, kissing her but she pushed him away looking terrified.

"Emma? Love, what's wrong?" His eyes widened in shock as she backed away slowly, her hands shaking and her lips trembling

"What do you think you're doing?"

"Emma it's fine, we're alone now we don't have to hide our love now"

"Love? I don't even know you!"

"Emma, it's me, Killian"

"Well Killian I don't know you so get away from me!" She had said his name like it was poison on her tongue and after that statement she ran back towards the palace, leaving him there; standing alone.

A/N: *gasp* I'm such a bitch I know but the action is just starting... so I decided I'd give you some fun facts about the characters/ story so:

Emma was never the obedient princess she should be. From a young age she was mischievous and with Phillip by her side they always caused a lot of trouble.

Killian only ever wanted to be loved. Emma is the only girl who he told his real identity to and he was ecstatic when she didn't scream and run.

Phillip and Aurora had been together since they were 12 and now that they reached 18 Phillip finally had the courage to ask for her hand.

During the week time skip Emma and Killian met up every night to talk and just to see eachother.

So maybe more fun facts to come... let me know if you have any questions and I will answer them in the next chapter, if there will be one. I don't know if I should carry on or just leave it with the broken couple. I'm not getting many reviews so if you want to see this story continue, please review.

Much love, Holly xoxo