A Bat In Storybrooke

by Emersonian

An old foe of Killian arrives in Storybrooke to get his revenge on the latter. Killian tries to keep Emma out of it. Rumple and Belle are expecting a child who has inherited magic from the Dark One that will make the baby a terrible villain. In the past, Lieutenant Killian meets and befriends a special yet mysterious humanoid bat who lived among humans his entire life.

10. Chapter 10

A BAT IN STORYBROOKE:

Chapter 10

Flashback: The Enchanted Forest, year 1774, in a conference room at the royal Aldoradian Palace

The next day was the day where Killian and his brother had to attend a meeting with Queen Florencia, her royal children (who served as royal diplomats), and the Denada Cortés, at the palace. The Jones sat on one side of the large, mahogany table, while the Aldoradians sat on the other side. Killian couldn't help noticing that Liam was still looking at Fitzgerald with a mistrusting look that was worse than the one he had last night when he saw the Navy Sergeant sitting right next to the Aldoradian Princess.

Last night, when the Jones were conducted to their chambers by an Aldoradian lieutenant named Alphonse, Killian told Liam about his time with Fidget and meeting his royal fiancée.

"Not only do they have an non-human militant, but he's also engaged to the royal line?" Liam asked in disbelief. "What kind of people is Aldorada full off"

"People full of honor, respect, and dignity," Alphonse replied. "The Denada Cortés family have been great military leaders for generations and have always been favored by the monarchs. Rumors once said that General Hernan and the Queen were lovers during their youth but couldn't be together due to their parents betrothing them to others. Still, Queen Florencia and the General are close friends, and when his adoptive son was introduced to the royal family during one of their regal parties, they noticed that he smote the princess by then."

"She fell in love with him when they were children?" Killian asked, touched by what Alphonse was saying.

"Indeed. And since the Queen and the General weren't able to be together when they were younger, they were hoping that their children would fall in love and be engaged, uniting the families. Their hopes were achieved, for Fitzgerald and Isabella grew fond of each other during the years and finally fell in love, resulting with Fitzgerald asking for the Queen's blessing and proposing Isabella's hand in marriage when he came back from the last battle."

"How old are they exactly?" Liam suddenly asked.

"They're both seventeen."

"SEVENTEEN?" Killian asked in disbelief. All this time, he had been talking to a teenager? "Aldorada recruits soldiers at a young age?"

"Usually, no. Fitzgerald was the exception: like all Aldoradian soldiers and his adoptive ancestors, he entered Aldorada's Military Academy at the age of five, but he was a prodigy among his peers in all the fields and was moved in higher ranks until he officially graduated and enrolled as a private at the age of ten. He proved to be even more prestigious than Hernan by making Aldorada win every battle, resulting with higher promotions from the Queen."

"Amazing…" Killian whispered.

Back to the meeting, the Queen had opened the discussion. The sovereign stood upright and had a serious look on her eyes as she addressed her audience.

"As you all known, our guests' King and I have finally managed to put down a truce. However, we both agreed that we must put our truce to the test by sending our countries on a quest," she announced. Murmurs were heard throughout the room as a servant brought a scroll and unrolled it on the table, revealing marine charts and islands.

"A map, Your Majesty?" Liam asked.

The Queen nodded. "Indeed, Captain Jones. This map leads to an island that holds an artifact known for establishing eternal peace between people. Our militaries, led by General Hernan Denada Cortés and Captain Liam Jones and seconded by First Class Navy Sergeant Fitzgerald Denada Cortés and Lieutenant Killian Jones, will go on an expedition to retrieve the artifact together."

There were nods, murmurs, and other noises. Killian quickly glanced at Fidget, who gave him a Glad-We'll-Work-Together grin that Killian returned with a smile. Liam and Hernan simply nodded.

"Also, to make sure that things go according to plan, my son Prince Pablo and daughter Princess Isabella will accompany you as supervising diplomats," the Queen added. "Do we all agree with the terms?"

"We all agree," the audience said.

"Excellent. Prepare yourselves, for you leave tomorrow."