After searching Neal's cave, the group were still unsure of how to get to Henry or Pan, knowing that the markings would only make sense to Neal himself. Snow decided a different tactic was required. "We need a way to get Henry a message, so he doesn't lose hope." The others, especially Emma realised the importance of preserving Henry's faith in them. "Let's set a trap. Who knows? That might work." For the first time in forever, Regina agreed with Snow. "She's right. At this point i'm ready to do anything to get my son back!"
Leaving the cave, Hook approached Emma to see if she was alright. "Do you need a rest, or anything?" She stopped walking and looked at him sadly. "Everything seems to be going wrong. My parents are no longer in love, even if it was a curse; My son is with a cruel, horrible person who could be brainwashing him against us; How can I help Henry preserve his faith, when i'm losing mine? Tell me!" Hook stared back at her and shook his head. "I can't tell you how to keep your own faith. But, if you lose it completely, Pan has already won. Everyone with you wants that boy back safe and sound, so have faith in the people around you. Maybe that's enough." She had tears welling up in her eyes, threatening to fall. He pulled her into a comforting hug, wanting to ease her troubled mind. "Thank you, Hook." she said into his chest. He remained silent, allowing the sounds of birds in the jungle lull her to a place of peace.
As the women were beginning to set the trap for a "boar", Charming and Hook went a short way off collecting firewood. Suddenly David asked a surprising question. "Do you want to be with my daughter?" Hook froze for a second, but regained his composure quickly. "Mate, there are a lot of things I want in life, but your daughter isn't one of them, I assure you." David looked unconvinced. "Then why are you here, helping us? What's in it for you?" Hook looked back at the handsome prince and thought, "I'm here for you. I want to be with you." Instead, he replied, "I want that boy returned to his family. I'll side with anyone to go against Pan." David continued looking suspicious. "Don't make me regret having to trust you. I want to believe you're sincere, but you-" At this moment David faultered and fell to the ground! Hook was there in seconds, concern all over his face. He remembered a situation similar to this on the Jolly Roger. It ended with David saying he loved him, then punched him in the face! That still left him confused. David's eyes opened and his breathing came in rapid intervals. Hook sighed. "What if I told you there was another way to guarantee you to live?" David sat up, causing Hook to retreat a few steps. "We need to save Henry. I will not put my life over his." They then gathered up the wood to take back to the camp.
Hook noticed David with an insignia that belonged to his brother, Liam. Hook then told David most of the story involving how he and his brother arrived in Neverland. David returned his own story, regarding a twin he never met, James. Seeing a chance, Hook mentioned a nearby mountain that contained a sextant he could use to read Baelfire's map. Relaying it the group proved to be a good idea, with everyone agreeing he should head up to the mountain and retrieve it. Hook provided a plan: He and David go to the mountain while Snow, Emma and Regina wait for a Lost Boy to trap. When all were in agreement, Hook watched David hug Emma and Snow, tightly, before joining Hook for what would definitely be a long climb.
Once they'd reached the mountain, Hook told David he would climb up first and toss down a rope to make it easier. He couldn't help but notice how weak David seemed to be getting. The Dreamshade was taking its toll fast. David reluctantly agreed and Hook climbed to the top. As he began to set the rope, an annoyingly familiar voice echoed behind him. "Having a romantic stroll?" Pan asked with that smirk. Hook confidently met Pan's gaze with an unflinching one. "I'm trying to save his life. It's the only way." Soon, Pan was standing uncomfortably close to him, but he still stood his ground . "You have feelings for a handsome prince. It is so obvious! I'm impressed. You have good taste. First with fantasizing about Baelfire, now Charming. You realise he won't feel the same about you, right?" Hook's upper lip twitched slightly. Pan took notice of this and prodded further. "I'll let you leave if you kill him. Slide your hook between his ribs and end his life!" Hook was practically growling at the boy. "Never! I would never do that!" At this point, he could hear a noise towards the cliff face. Shortly after, David appeared, scrambling up onto the solid ground. "I told you I would throw a rope down for you." Hook helped David to his feet and patted him on the back. "Were you talking to someone up here?" David asked tiredly. "Only to myself, mate. I find it calms me down." Hook hoped David hadn't overheard the conversation with Pan, but they continued up the mountain.
As the two men reached the summit where Dreamshade was growing all over, Hook was ready to explain why he really brought David there, but before he could, David drew his sword and held it towards Hook threateningly! "I heard you talking to Pan. He wants you to kill me." Hook felt very conflicted. "You also would've heard me completely shoot down his idea of a deal. I haven't brought you here to die, I swear! " David then closed his eyes and dropped the sword, groaning in pain! He fell to the ground and showed no signs of getting up. Hook wasted no time to draw his sword and cut through the Dreamshade to reach the spring that saved the life of his brother. Getting back to David, he admitted if he drank it, he would be unable to leave Neverland, to which David replied, "A small price to pay to be able to have a better chance at saving Henry." He then fell unconscious. Hook quickly emptied the water into David's throat, making sure he swallowed it all.
After a minute had passed, Hook began to get worried. David wasn't waking up. "What a shame. It didn't work." said a smarmy voice behind him. Hook didn't bother turning around. He wasn't in the mood to look at Pan's triumphant face. "What do I do?" Hook asked in a defeated voice. "It appears he is in a very deep sleep. I've heard only one thing can reverse this ailment." Hook was confused. What could reverse this? "A kiss of true love. Unspoiled, pure, powerful true love! I'll leave you with that. Enjoy, Captain Jones." With that, he was gone. Hook stared at Charming's passive face with sadness. Taking a deep breath, he gently took David's head in his hands, moving closer. Closing his eyes, he placed the most careful, loving kiss to David's mouth, while tears began to flow from his eyes, landing on the other man's cheeks. As their lips parted, a massive wave of energy surged from them and Hook observed with utter joy, David's eyes open. He stroked Hook's cheek, and Hook did the same to David. In unison they said, "I love you!" With that David grabbed Hook and locked him into a kiss of passionate true love!
Author's note: There you go. Finally, they kiss! This was the scene that made me want to write this story. I'm very happy where it's going. Thanks again to everyone who reads it. (: