Mistakes
Chapter Eight
Killian waited on his ship for Cora he decided to meet with her while Ariel was out, he had been waiting for an hour which left him alone with his thoughts the whole way to ship he wondered if he could go through with tricking her.
What was wrong with him he needed to focus on the tasks at hand not worrying about the mermaid, and more importantly focusing on his revenge that's why he was here in the first place. He worked very hard to get here and he wasn't going to be slowed down anymore.
Cora appeared on his ship then. "Ah, hello Hook." she greeted.
"Cora." he nodded.
"I haven't seen you around I figured you were killed in that car accident." she said sounding she knew something he didn't.
"As you can see I'm alive just had a bit of a set back." he said
"Yes because sweeping floors, dancing, and having dinner with the mermaid is a bit of a set back. That's right Hook, I know. You think I am just here for my daughter? No, I'm here for the mermaid too." she revealed.
He just stared at her hoping she would tell more.
"You see, all my life I've wanted power and it took a long time to get and when I wanted to teach my daughter she bashed me and now we're here. I'm slowly winning her over but in order to complete the power I need that mermaid and once I give her to that witch she'll drain her powers and they'll my own and I can teach Regina what I've learned. In order to get the mermaid that's where you come in. Charm her, get her to trust you, get her to want you and when she does there's nothing she won't do for you." she explained.
He thought it was a well thought out plan but was still something that bothered him. "Why does the witch want to kill her, why not go after the husband who originally killed the sister?" he asked.
"She figures an eye for an eye. The main reason for Ursula's death was because of that mermaid, Morgana's words exactly." she told him.
He wasn't sure if he could do that but he had to push that thought out of his mind, he simply nodded at Cora indicating he understood the plan. As he left the ship Cora watched making sure he wasn't in ear shot.
She waved her hand and a crystal appeared floating in mid air, smoke clouded the inside till it reveled a face Morgana's face.
Like Ursula the witch had white hair spiked up, instead of fading purple Morgana had fading green skin, and six black tentacles. The witch had an irritated scowl on her face her arms crossed, "What's taking so long?" she demanded.
"There's magic here thanks to Rumplestiltskin so getting this mermaid maybe harder than we thought." said Cora.
"Have that pirate speed up the revenge process so no magic can protect her." Morgana hissed.
"Patience, if we rush this then we won't get our victory." she said.
The witch let out a sigh, "Fine, let me know when the mermaid is in hand." Her face disappeared and the crystal ball went black. Cora rolled her eyes she hated dealing with her, as soon as she acquired the powers of the sea she'll kill her.
But right now she had a daughter to seek out.
Ariel stayed out all night talking about her past to Hook saddened her, and some how the ocean seemed to calm her the gentle waves caressing her skin seemed to wash her troubles away.
Perched on her rock she looked over at the town she wondered if it would get easier to think about the past, since the curse broke she hadn't thought much of the past and taking care of a pirate didn't leave her time to think.
In revealing her story to him she realized how painful it was thinking about her father, sisters, Flounder, and Sebastian. If they weren't in Storybrooke then where were they? Were they even alive? She didn't even want to think about the last thought.
The sky was starting to turn pink indicating the sun was rising she supposed she should go home and get ready for another day.
She tiptoed in the house not sure if Hook was sleeping or not, Ariel made her way to the bathroom turning on the hot water stepping in the shower.
In that moment Hook walked through the door he heard running water, assuming the girl was home he was going to his room try to get a little sleep but then he heard singing.
At first he thought it was another sound system she owned he came closer to the door, it was her she was singing and she sang beautifully. Without thinking he opened the door stepping inside to hear her more clearly.
Ariel always felt better when she took a shower it put her in a much better mood that she started randomly sing, then she began to sing a different song she had no idea where the words came from. It was like the words have been on her tongue for a long time, just waiting for the chance to be sung.
"The second star to the right
Shines in the night for you
To tell you that the dreams you plan
Really can come true
The second star to the right
Shines with a light that's rare
And if it's Neverland you need
It's light will lead you there."
Those words seemed so familiar to her but she has never sung them before, she turned the water off grabbed her towel wrapping it around her herself stepping out when she noticed Hook standing in the bathroom.
She let out a small scream then out her hand over her heart, she could have swore it stopped. "What are you doing in here! Get out!" she demanded horrified at the nerve of him coming in here.
"You have a beautiful voice." he said in awe. He took note of her current state but didn't pay much attention. "Where did you learn that song?"
"Thank you and will answer your questions after I'm dressed. Now please leave." she requested.
Hook left walking to her couch feeling like he was in a haze, that song, her voice felt so familiar like he has heard it before. But how can he? He's never met the girl until a few days ago.
Over the next few weeks Killian met Ariel in the same spot bringing something new for her learn each visit. One day Killian got word that there was someone who has spent with Rumplestiltskin personally, he figured if he tracked this person down they might know how to kill him.
Normally he'd gather his men and they'd leave but Killian was hesitant now, he didn't want to leave Ariel in the few weeks he's known her he start to develop feelings for her. His revenge has taken him a long time now he's got the perfect opportunity for more information but he never planned on meeting a mermaid, the whole day he thought of what he could do but came up with nothing.
When it came time to go meet her he still was undecided of what to do, he sat a the water bank waiting for her. Moments later she surfaced with a big smile on her face, he loved to see her smile.
"Hello Killian." she greeted him sitting next to him.
"Hello love." giving her a small smile, Ariel noticed something was different about him. "Is everything alright?" she asked.
He stared at the lovely redhead nothing ever got passed her, "I'm in a dilemma." he said.
"What do you mean?" she said confused.
He took a deep breath and told her the story of Milah and how he set out to get revenge, Ariel listened intently she could see he really loved the woman and it pained him to talk about her.
But Ariel wasn't sure if he should continue this quest anymore, it sounded like he spent all his time thinking about revenge.
"I'm sorry about Milah, Killian, really I am but maybe this revenge business isn't the way to go anymore." she said.
He looked at her then, "No I won't stop until I plunge my hook into his heart." he declared angrily. He hoped she would understand.
"Killian this isn't the way the best revenge to give him is to show that you've moved on and that you're happy." she tried to convince him.
"Moved on? With who, you? Oh yes because that will really hurt him that I've moved on with a fish!" he said sarcastically. The words he spoke broke her heart.
He realized what said and saw tears welling up in her eyes, he wished he could take back what he said. "Ariel I'm sorry I didn't mean-"
"Yes you did!" she said cutting him off. She jumped back into the water then looked at him with anger and sadness in her eyes. "Good bye, Killian Jones." she said almost with no emotion. And just like that she was gone.
Ariel swam as fast as her fins would go, tears blurred her vision she couldn't go home not like this instead she headed to her grotto where no one would think to look for her.
Once inside she took the things Killian had given her throwing them at the wall, destroying any memory of him. She picked up a painting he gave her of his ship, she didn't throw it instead she hugged it close to her body sunk to the ocean floor crying.
Though it was forbidden she fell in love with Killian, and it was a mistake.
Ariel took one last glance in the mirror before going into the living room, she saw Hook sitting on her couch looking like he was lost in thought.
"What was so important that you had to come into the bathroom?" she demanded.
He snapped out of his thoughts struggling for an answer. "It was your voice never heard anything like it."
"And that couldn't till after I was done showering?" she asked.
He couldn't explain why her voice affected him so and it was frustrating, "You know what forget it." he said suddenly angry. He knew that getting involved with her was going to be mistake.
He stormed out of the house not even bothering to look back.
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