First of all, thanks for all the great reviews! Second, Exams are done! So expect more chapters to come. Third... I had soo much fun writing this chapter... Because of this one and thirteen, I just may have to rate this story M... *wink* *wink* *nudge* *nudge*. And OMG! That season finale... AMAZING. I can't wait for season 3! Don't forget to review this chapter :) -xoxphoenix10
The town is gray and gloomy as Emma, Rumpelstiltskin, Baelfire, Henry and Wendy return to Storybrooke. They dock the Jolly Roger at the port as Charming, Snow and Ruby rush over to help carry Gold.
"They have the dagger." The Prince says allowing Rumple to support himself on his shoulder.
"We have to kill Cora, it's the only way to stop her." Snow says adamantly.
"Mary Margaret you can't do that there's got to be another way." Charming counters.
"And how many more people will die until we find that other way?"
"I'm sorry, Cora?" Wendy interrupts. "The Queen of Hearts is here?"
"You know her?" Snow asks.
"I know of her."
"Ruby, Wendy, can you guys take Henry and keep him safe while we deal with Regina and Cora?" Emma walks forward. "Mary Margaret, David, Neal and I need to protect Gold."
"Mhm." Ruby says smiling.
"Well aren't you lucky kid!" Wendy places a hand on Henry's shoulder. "You get to spend some quality time with a wolf and a pirate."
Henry casts a look back at his parents and grandparents, who give him an encouraging nod. The trio make their way to Granny's Diner quietly, until Red decides to break the silence.
"So you never told me you were a pirate, Phoebe."
"Well I suppose it was to come up in our conversation about you being a wolf Ruby." Wendy replies.
"How does Wendy Darling become Captain Hook's sister?" Red goes behind the counter and fiddles with some cups. "Want some hot cocoa Henry?" She adds.
"Sure." He responds.
"Believe me its a story not worth telling." Wendy bites her lip, trying to suppress a laugh. "Funny how things end up isn't it. I'm sitting here waiting for the wrath of the two queens to pass with the only two friends I managed to make in this town, a kid and a wolf... I never actually got to thank you for your kindness."
"Hey, Regina's curse was harsh. Having to live with Anastasia and her son. And I didn't mind giving Edward a piece of my mind. He was a spoiled brat." Ruby says handing the boy his cocoa.
"And you were my only friend too!" Henry adds. Wendy gives him a sympathetic pat on the back. The boy reminded her of her time with the Lost Boys.
All of a sudden, the diner shakes slightly. Wendy sees a gold glimmer in Red's eyes. Henry looks panicked.
"Hey don't worry boy. Your grandparents are Snow White, Prince Charming and Rumplestiltskin. Your mom's the almighty Savior." Wendy says giving a pat on Henry's shoulder. "And your dad... well he can a wield a sword pretty well. Not as good as me... but pretty well."
"Not too mention you've got a wolf and a pirate looking after you." Ruby smiles. "And Granny's a few meters away with a crossbow."
"But we're up against Cora and my mom."
"Weren't you the one who always said that good always wins?"
"Yes, but..."
"Henry let me tell you a little secret." Wendy leans in close to the boy. "Phoebe Jones was an expert in math and sciences, but Wendy Darling is an expert in swords and the future. Good will win this round."
"What do you mean you're an expert in the future?" Red inquires, lifting an eyebrow. She hands Wendy a coffee, who lets out a deep breath.
"You're not the only one who is cursed Red." Wendy begins, sighing. She really didn't want to talk about her past, but the boy looked so sad and Red was a good friend. It would be nice to vent it all out. "My mother was a Seer who abandoned me with a family who didn't love me. My father was a murderous pirate who wanted to use me for my curse of sight and locked me up in the brig of his ship. Captain Hook ended up saving me."
"Does he know?" Henry asks.
"No...and I intend to keep it that way."
"So good will win?" Henry sips his cocoa.
"Aye indeed it will."
The boy gets up from the stool to go to the bathroom. When he's out of sight, Ruby turns to her with a wolfish grin.
"So, about Hook... he's single right?"
"Ruby!"
"What!" she says, raising her hands up all innocently. "I saw him when the ambulance brought him into the hospital. The car banged him up really good, but nothing could ruin that face... or that body." A smile creeps onto Red's face.
"Oh bloody hell!" Wendy spits out her coffee. "I already have nightmares from walking in on him with other women, don't make me add you to that list."
"Hey! I'm a woman... I can't help it... hormones. You've had sex ed before haven't you?"
"Yes, on the Jolly Roger filled with gruesome pirates... it was lovely." Wendy says sarcastically. "Plus I think you're too late. I think Killian has an eye for Sheriff Swan."
"Emma?" Ruby's smile grows even larger. "Well she is missing some action in her life."
"Oh god! Red the images!"
"Calm down, I said she's deprived... I'm sure Hook isn't." Red winks.
"Considering his only friend for twenty eight years was Cora, I'm hoping he is." Wendy's head slumps down and Ruby gags, both silently praying that neither Henry nor Granny can hear them.
"But Hook and Emma," Ruby continues. "That would be interesting. The pirate and the princess"
"I mean yeah, I think she'd be good for him... but they're also always fighting. Emma always ends up impaling him in the end."
"Impaling him?" Red raises an eyebrow.
"With objects! Bloody hell! I thought little Red Riding Hood was supposed to be an innocent little girl who got swallowed by a wolf."
"And I thought Wendy Darling was a righteous rich girl who never swore and fought against Captain Hook, not with him."
"Point taken. Though Killian and Emma would make a good couple. It would definitely change them for the better... They just need a little push." Wendy winks.
"Are you thinking what I'm thinking?"
"I think I am."
"When this battle is over, Little Red Riding Hood and Wendy Darling are going to play a game of matchmaker." Red and Wendy both smile mischievously.
Back in Manhattan, Hook finds himself tied to a bed with a pair of metal cuffs. Right where Swan left him. Bloody woman always got the best of him, but hey, he loves a challenge.
She was with Baelfire. Milah's son. The last time he saw him, he was a fourteen year old boy who eagerly spent a few nights aboard the Jolly Roger to witness the life of a pirate. This was the first week that Wendy, his crew and him arrived at Neverland. While the girl was winning over the Lost Boys, Killian was teaching the boy how to sail and bonding with him. Because of Baelfire and Wendy, Hook didn't feel so much alone.
FLASHBACK
Killian Jones was a twelve year old eager boy ready to explore the world with his father. He had his father's dark black hair, but his mother's blue eyes. His father had green eyes that were slowly fading to gray due to age and stress. His mother had just recently been killed by an unknown sickness. He barely ever saw his father, but his father was forced to return for him after Serene Jones passed away. Killian wasn't close to his father, but he was the only family he had.
"Don't worry lad, I'll make sure we leave this wrecked place together." His father said scratching his beard. "You and I shall explore all of the realms son."
"Do you promise we'll be together forever father?" Killian inquired, a gleam of hope flickering in his sea blue eyes.
"Aye son I promise."
They hid themselves behind crates on a cargo ship. His father promises to teach him to sail and show him all the realms, while rocking him slowly to sleep.
The next morning, young Killian found himself aboard the cargo ship being stared down by a bunch of sailors and royal soldiers. His father was nowhere to be seen.
"Where's my father?" He squeaked.
"Your father's a coward a boy." A soldier said kneeling down. "He's a wanted man. Left you here all alone." He gets up and chuckles with the other soldiers.
"No!" Killian yelled standing up. "He promised he wouldn't leave me!"
"Promises were made to be broken boy!" The soldier laughed even harder. "Don't worry we'll find your scum of a father. Pirates can never escape the law."
"No!" Killian ran across the ship and dived into the sea. The soldiers and sailors on board didn't even bother to reel him back onboard. The boy was far from the shore but he didn't care. He'd force himself to swim all the way if he had to.
The cargo ship was a mere memory. Killian stayed afloat freezing and in pain. He was alone all alone. He was an orphan. A few seconds later, another ship appeared. The crew dragged him aboard and much to Killian's fright, this was a pirate ship. The captain was tall with dark brown hair but kind brown eyes.
"Welcome aboard the Jolly Roger lad."
END OF FLASHBACK
Killian thinks about his first days aboard the Jolly Roger and how he later became it's captain after the former was brutally slaughtered by Blackbeard. Then he thinks again about Emma and then about his revenge with Rumplestiltskin. He knows the crocodile must be dead by now. The poison must have taken its affect.
As he turns his head around, he sees a woman with dark hair and tanned skin staring at him. Hook wonders how the woman found him at the inn.
"So Captain Hook lives." She says, holding a black device in her hand.
"How, sweet, did Swan send you to look after me." Killian sneers.
"Oh no Captain, someone much more powerful sent me here." She says, invading his personal space. "See I have a special package to deliver."
"And what would that be lass?" Hook smirks.
"You."
He feels excruciating pain spreading through his neck, and then nothing.
"Snow!" Ruby exclaims as the princess, the prince, their daughter and Baelfire walk into the diner.
"Emma!" Henry runs over to his mom and hugs her. Snow White looks horror stricken and only Wendy knows why.
"Hey kid, everything is alright." Emma says, she mouths a thank you over to Ruby, Wendy and Granny, who's still clutching onto her cross bow.
"What's wrong?" Ruby asks, looking concerned.
"Well Cora won't be harming us anymore." David starts. "But..."
"But Regina's going to come for blood." Wendy finishes. Everyone stares at her with befuddled looks. She simply stares back. "Normally I'd be against it but, you might want to seek magical help. From Mr. Gold especially. Regina won't stop. She'll want a life for a life."
"My dear Wendy, I would have thought you to be better than to resort to begging the Crocodile for help." Everyone whips around to see who the intruder is. Of course its none other than Captain Hook.
Emma stands there staring at him. She is wondering how he got back to Storybrooke and why he has a purplish bruise forming at the side of his neck. Baelfire raises his sword defensively, while Granny picks up her crossbow and steps in front of Henry. David is being held back by Snow. Wendy and Ruby simple exchange looks and then trail their gaze from Hook to Emma.
"What are you doing here?" Baelfire says accusingly. "And how'd you get here so fast."
"Pirate." Killian sneers. "I've come to help. It seems you've angered the queen, and only I know where she can be."
"Why should we trust you?" David demands, raising his head high in the process.
"Well it would seem that Wendy here is aligned with you, so I guess my allegiance lies with you s well and she is family after all."
"He's telling the truth." Emma says, eying him carefully.
"But can we actually trust him?" Snow asks her daughter.
"He saved my life." Emma says looking down. She can see Hook has a smug look on his face, but ignores it. "I owe him."
Her parents' eyes widen at the mention of her life ever being in danger. Emma grimaces at the thought of trying to explain men ambushing her in a dark alleyway.
"Well it's settled!" Wendy squeals clapping her hands together. "My brother will help us find Regina, and don't worry Prince, if he does anything, I'll punch him myself."
Charming's lips curve into a smile. Snow laughs when he whispers: "I like this kid." into her ear. Hook looks less pleased, rolling his eyes at her.
"As much as I would enjoy Hook being beat up by a little girl, " Neal begins. "I'd rather not take the chance."
"Look Neal, he's the best shot we've got at finding Regina. If we don't stop her she's going to come after us and I will do anything in my power to protect my family." Emma tells Baelfire, a pleading look forming in her eyes.
"Fine, but if he tries anything funny, don't say I didn't warn you." Neal gives Hook a threatening look, but the pirate ignores his gaze and darts his eyes to the blond sheriff. Red and Wendy glance at each other.
Later that day, Emma, Wendy and Hook visit the library to take out a map of Storybrooke to try and narrow down the places Regina would be.
"The Queen seemed to enjoy hiding underground." Hook tells Emma. "My guess is she is somewhere near the mines."
"She might also be hiding with that witch Maleficent." Wendy adds. "If I recall Regina was keeping the shape shifter below ground somewhere."
"Actually, she's right under here." Emma says indicating the floor below them. "But I killed her when the curse was broken."
Both Hook and Wendy fail to suppress a laugh.
"What?" Emma asks crossing her arms.
"I always knew you were a dangerous woman, love." Hook licks his lips.
"That's definitely not why I was laughing..." Wendy says rolling her eyes. "Maleficent is still alive, she can't be killed. Why do you think Prince Philippe failed to kill her?"
"Okay I think we need a break from this." Emma says yawning.
"What do you have in mind Swan?" Hook wiggles his eyebrows. "Because if we head back to my ship I can think of a few things."
"Not in your dreams."
"Oh you have no idea what part you play in my dreams."
"Well, would you look at that." Wendy says backing away. "I believe that's my cue to go. Especially before I throw up."
"What? Don't leave me with him!" Emma squeals.
"Don't worry love, I don't bite." He leans closer to Emma. "Unless you want me to."
"Wendy Darling get back here this instant!"
"Don't worry Sheriff, I'm sure you can handle my brother." Wendy winks, still backing away. "If he pisses you off just do what you always do and impale him."
Killian raises his eyebrows and smirks, looking highly amused, while Emma has the most dumbfounded look on her face, as her mouth hangs open.
"OH MY GOD! You guys are just as bad as Ruby! I meant knock him out... with something... okay leaving now. I'll be back in ten... unless you need more time." Wendy sends a wicked grin over to the two and closes the library door behind her.
"I see you taught her well." Emma says sarcastically.
"What can I say, all children want to be like me."
"Why are you helping us?"
"I suppose I never learn my lesson from helping you Swan." Hook says. That hurt Emma.
"I'm sorry." Emma begins. "I really appreciate what you did. If they... If you weren't there to stop them..."
"It's alright Emma." He caresses her arm, and she surprises both him and herself by not flinching or moving away. "I would never let that happen to you." Their eyes lock. Emma sends him a weak smile.
"But I shouldn't have knocked you out." Emma says, breaking their trance. "I just didn't know if I could trust you."
"It's never too late to try." Killian brings his head closer to her. Their noses are inches apart.
Meanwhile, Wendy is outside on the phone with Red.
"There is so much chemistry between the two." Wendy tells her. "I mean I don't have your wolf senses but boy could I smell the attraction."
"We need something that will bring them closer together." Red tells her. "Why don't we get them drunk somehow?"
"Killian drunk is not a pretty sight."
"You underestimate how hot he is Darling."
"May I remind you that we're talking about my brother?" Wendy hears a rustling behind her. She turns around and sees a cloaked dark figure enter through the libraries.
"Oh crap, Red. Bring Snow and David here right now. We've got company . And don't be afraid to come armed."
"What's going on?"
"I'm about to find out."
She hangs up her phone and enters the library.
Emma can't believe it.
She's seconds away from kissing Captain Hook. Her head is screaming at her to back away. But she just wants one kiss. She's felt the tension ever since the beanstalk but back then it was just a flirtation. Ever since Manhattan... ever since he saved her life, she's felt a greater connection with him. And now she stares into his blue eyes, she can't help it. The want. The need. To taste. To feel. She can feel his breath mingle with hers as they draw nearer and nearer...
"Look out!" Wendy yells, just as an arrow hits Killian's side.
"Hook!" Emma yells. He lets out a groan and collapses in her arms. She looks up and sees a man in a dark green cloak ready to shoot the final arrow. She reaches for her gun as the arrow flies towards them.
CLANK! The arrow is blocked by a sword. Wendy managed to get in the way before the archer could deliver the final blow. Where this girl kept getting weapons was a mystery to Emma. Wendy lunges in the archer's direction, who starts running in the opposite direction.
"You coward!" Wendy yells, hopping out the window.
"No Wendy!" Killian manages to yell.
"Are you alright?" Emma gasps as she sees blood oozing out his side. She lifts up his shirt and let's go of her breath as she sees it's only a flesh wound.
"Eager to see me shirtless Swan?" He smiles.
"Shut up." Emma helps the pirate up. The arrow grazed his side, and he is bleeding profusely, so she rips part of her shirt and tries to make some sort of tourniquet out of it. He takes over, tying the fabric tighter.
Ruby, Snow and Charming enter the library with weapons at hand.
"What happened?" Snow exclaims seeing Emma's ripped shirt and Hook's bloodied side.
"Someone attacked us." Emma says, running her temples. "They got away, but Wendy went after them."
"That lass is going to get herself killed." Killian says, stepping forward. "I'm going after her."
"Do you actually think that's a good idea?" Ruby asks, eyeing his wound.
"I've been through much worse than this." Hook limps past them. Everyone else follows him.
The assassin was fast. But Wendy Darling was faster. She had managed to retrieve her faithful blade from Gold's shop a while ago. The crocodile had given it to her as a truce. Now it rattles at her side as she chases the hooded one who attempted to kill Killian. He turns into the forest heading away from Storybrooke. It really is the worst day for Wendy to be wearing heeled boots.
Suddenly the menace trips over an exposed root, causing him to topple over. Wendy draws her sword and approaches him.
"It'd be best if you quit now." She tells him. "Before you regret it."
The archer removes his bow and quiver from his person and throws it to the forest floor.
"Well, I guess you are a smart lad." She says smirking. Out of the blue, he reveals his own sword from under his cloak and smacks hers away. Wendy doesn't hesitate to attack back, swinging mercilessly at the intruder. This man is definitely experienced, matching her every blow with his own. Wendy is enjoying their little duel, as it's been awhile since she's engaged someone in combat, but soon grows angry and ends it by knocking her opponents sword to the ground.
She pins the hooded figure to a tree, successfully, even though he's taller than her.
"Wendy!" Emma's voice comes from behind her. The blonde is followed by Killian, David, Snow and Ruby. The savior takes out a gun and do does her father.
"It's alright Phoebe. We've got it from here." Snow says in a soothing voice.
"I want to see the cowards face." Hook says.
"Hook." Emma warns.
"No, I agree with my brother." Wendy states. And in a second she yanks back the hood. A tall young man stands before her. Lean and muscular with light brown hair and forest green eyes. The girl drops her sword and backs away from shock.
"You!" Hook bellows. It takes both Emma and Charming to hold him back.
"Codfish." The young man acknowledges the pirate, giving him a childish grin. Then he turns his gaze to the girl, staring at her a little more seriously. "Wendy."
"Who is that?" Emma asks, her arm still on Killian's shoulder.
"Wendy?" Ruby steps closer to the girl, her eyes not leaving the boy.
She gulps hard and only manages to say one thing.
"Peter."
Peter ruined the CS moment... :) Don't forget to Review... it keeps me writing more ;)