Hook stood at the wheel steering the Jolly out of the port to the open waters. The tears were already trailing down his face leaving black streaks as they went. Mr. Smee was handling the sails leaving his captain in peace. The only time he had ever seen Hook cry was after the loss of Milah and even that wasn't this bad. His captain's love was stronger for Emma that anything he had seen before.

"Killian!" They both heard yelling come from the deck that was a mile or two behind them now. "Killian!" The yelling came again.

"Um sir?" "I hear it Mr. Smee. Please keep forward."

8 years ago…..

The village was full of its occupants plus all the travelers that had stopped on this beautiful day to enjoy the hustle and goodies the stores had. Even Emma couldn't stay away and found herself walking up and down the path visiting with friends and doing some shopping.

"What might you be doing today princess?" She heard whispered in her ear as two large hands covered her eyes. It took her only half a second to recognize the voice. "Neal", she screeched as turned in his arms to kiss him. "When did you get back?" "Just now", he pointed over to the dock where his small ship was setting in the water. "I was heading up towards the castle until I saw you walking around down here." She kissed him again.

"So does this mean we have the afternoon to ourselves now?" She asked him as they turned to head back to the castle holding hands the whole time. "Well I was thinking maybe you would be up for a hike in the woods behind the castle?" "I think that would be a great idea. Just let me change when we get back and I am yours all night."

Present time…..

"King Charming and I would like to introduce our daughter Princess Emma and her fiancé that she will be marrying tomorrow afternoon, our royal advisor August." Snow announced just as the curtain lifted up from in front of them. Emma and August had their arms linked together to show their kingdom they were the picture of perfect tonight.

The room erupted in applause at the sight of them while they both waved back at everyone. They were all thrilled to be at the ball to start the celebrations for their princess's wedding. They all had 'ohhs' and 'ahhs' for her mint green dress that had been made for her when she first returned home. Along with the matching jacket and sash that August was now wearing. They were officially dressing alike now.

They stepped forward onto the platform so they were now front and center with her parents on one side and her brother with his wife were on the other. This is what this kingdom had been wanting since they were all very little; their thoughts of a happy ending for the young princess and prince.

Right after their introduction, the music started to play and everyone began to mingle. All parts of the royal family were passed from guest to guest welcoming them and chatting about their lives. Just like her whole life right now, she was forced to fake a smile with many of them but there were a few that she truly wanted to talk to.

"Alex, Philip!" Emma squealed as her friends walked towards her instantly pulling them into a hug. "Emma, I'm so glad you made it home. Your mom has been keeping me up to date on everything but I need to hear it from you. How are the babies?" Alexandra whispered in her ear. "They are good but I just know we are all a little heartbroken because Hook left." Alex couldn't help but pull Emma into another hug. "Don't forget that we are here and we love you." "Let us know what ever you might need." Philip added to his wife's sentiment. "Thank you Philip Junior" Emma smiled knowing how much he hated his formal name. "PJ works too."

"Any chance I could dance with you Emma?" Emma had released Alex to see Henry bowing down next to her. "Of course Henry, I would love to." She said with a happy smile and took his hand. He led them to an open spot in the middle of the floor and moved into the pose to start their waltz. "Thank you for asking me to dance Henry. It is a perfect way to get me out of my head for tonight." "You're welcome Emma. You have become like a great friend or older sister figure to me and I love that feeling. All I have ever had is my mom and that was always enough for me but now I have you too. You are the one that I could come and talk to whenever my mom is in a mood or I'm afraid of what her opinion might be. I just wish we didn't have to go back home after the wedding." "How long are you guys going to stay?" "Mom said about a week. I think she is starting to grow attached to Robin." They both looked over at Regina and Robin who were chatting to themselves against the far wall.

"I wish you guys could stay too. I have grown quite fond of you as well Henry. There is something about you that does seem like we have a connection and are meant to be together." She added as they started a new song. "I know you are missing Hook but you have so much love around you that should help." "What do you mean?" "Well you have all of your family, all of your old friends, and even your new friends. We have only known each other for two weeks but I love you too. Not in the mushy way but in the 'I would do anything for my sister' kind of way." "You are absolutely right Henry. I love you too as a little annoying brother."

The song had stopped and Emma had started to walk towards the edge of the room when someone had caught her hand. "I have been waiting all night to dance with you sweetheart." Charming said as he pulled his daughter into his arms for the next song. "You could have came and got me at any time dad." "Nah, I wanted you to have your moment with those of your friends that are here. They are all here for you no matter what." "I am a lucky woman." A single tear fell from her eye as they glided along. Charming had seen and pulled out his favorite handkerchief from his breast pocket. "Consider this something borrowed my beautiful Emma."

8 years ago…..

Neal had walked around the corner to head straight for Charming's study. It was a surprise to see Snow in there as well through the open door but it would help his current situation regardless.

"May I come in?" He asked once he reached the door. "Neal! I had heard you made it back. How was your trip home?" Snow asked setting her book on the small table before making her way around it to hug Neal. "It was great. Papa and Belle are doing well and send their love, well mostly just Belle." They all accepted with a small laugh. "Emma is up stairs getting ready for us to go on a hike through the back forest she loves so much but I needed to talk to you guys first." Neal didn't get nervous often because of who his father is but his hands where wringing wet now. "I am here to ask for Emma's hand. It is something that I have wanted to do for awhile but needed to make sure everything was in order. The main objective of my trip home was to make sure my father would except my marriage proposal and continue the peace with the Enchanted Forest because of it. He had agreed because of how much he has grown to care for Emma as well."

Snow and Charming looked at each other for only a second with smiling faces. "Of course you may ask Emma for her hand in marriage." Charming said as Snow jumped up again to hug her soon to be son-in-law.

Present time…..

Emma was sitting in her at her vanity in her chambers. The maids had already helped her with her hair and makeup. There were two soft braids that wrapped around her small tiara that helped hold it place while the rest was down flowing down her back. It held the normal curl to her hair that made her look breathtaking. She was picture perfect in her gown and hair but her face showed the sadness she had been feeling since last night.

It took everything she had to keep the tears at bay this morning. Last night, it was still fresh and the feeling of him leaving hadn't really sunk in. Or maybe she still had wishful thinking he would turn around and come back to her. She was wrong though. It was only an hour until she would walk down the aisle to August and Hook was gone. This life was too much for him and he thought she wouldn't go sailing the worlds with him. She was never destined to be with her true love. The babies would be all she felt love for.

But Henry was right last night. Just because Hook was gone, doesn't mean she didn't have love. There was love in her life everywhere she looked. She was loved as a friend, a daughter, a god-daughter and very soon as a wife. Even though they weren't meant to be, it was still going to be ok. Tonight might be a little awkward but they would make it through. It was all going to be ok. At least that is what she had been telling herself all morning as she was getting ready.

"Can I come in?" Neal had knocked on the door pulling it open just a bit. "Sure" "How are you holding up?" Emma had let out a long breath and gave some thought to her answer before responding. There was no way she could hide anything but the truth from her brother. Not once had she ever felt the need to lie to him and he could never get a fib past her.

"Well the one I truly love left because he couldn't be around Rumple without wanting to kill him. This was after I figured out how much I do love him and would give up everything here to be with him wherever he went. Not to mention the fact that I am moments away from marrying my best friend and am panicking about having to be with him tonight." She took a small breath to set her head straight. "I have never seen you as happy as you were when Elsa was walking towards you on your day. But I know that August will be happy because it is me but not glowing like you were. Everyone was watching Elsa walking in but I was watching my little brother. The one who I helped learn all he knows in life looking at his true love as if she were an angel. In that moment, I knew true love for everyone is real and I couldn't wait to find mine. There was a brief flicker where I thought that I wouldn't because Neal was it but then I knew that was wrong. We did love each other but this was so much stronger. Every time that Killian looked at me though, I got the glowing feeling. That he could see past just the princess and saw me. He knew about my magic and didn't care because it was a part of me."

Neal was holding her hand and rubbing the back of it with his other. His sister was one of the three most important women in his life and she was heartbroken. What do you say to the one person who has stood by your side since day one? The one who has had your back when others tried to tear you down or when your parents were on a yelling streak. How do you help fix the broken heart of your older sister who means everything to you?

"Emma, nothing I can tell you right now will make any of this better. But I can sit here and hold your hand for the next two weeks. I can promise to hunt Hook down and kick his ass or drag him back here for you. I can even move the wedding into a private room so it is just us. I would do all of those things for you but none of it will make you feel better or take the pain away. There is no way for you to get through this easily but I can promise you that I am not going anywhere. I have already told Elsa that I am staying here until I know you are ok. You might not have your true love but I promise you will have all of us here that love you more than you know."

"I can't keep you away from Elsa just to be here with me." Emma smiled realizing what her brother was offering to her. "Of course you can. Who was it that sat with me until I fell asleep on your shoulder while I cried when Elsa ran from me? She took off thinking she was getting too close and her magic would make me run away, so she decided to do it first. You were also the one who went with me to find her and show her how much I didn't care about any of it. The least I can do is sit here and hold your hand to just be your brother."

Emma gave her brother a hug and kiss on the cheek as she started to dry her tears with the handkerchief her father gave her last night. "Now as for the other part of your concerns… I am sure August would be more than happy to take things slow but regardless; I do not want a play by play." They both started laughing at that just as their mom walked into the chambers. "Are you ready dear?" "I think so." Snow held the door for them as Emma pulled her arm through Neal's as he walked her out into the castle for her wedding.

8 years later…..

They had been walking for about 3 miles before they made it to the small pond that was covered by forest. Unless you knew it was back here, you would never find it. It sat right up against a cliff that let rain pour down into after a rainstorm creating a beautiful mini waterfall. The grass around them was littered with a mixture of daisies and tulips blanketing the ground with a quilt look. This was the spot they decided to take a break for the moment.

"This has to be one of my favorite places of the whole Forest. I would come and visit this spot everyday if I could or at least all of the flowers." Emma mused as she sat down on a rock next to the pond. Neal sat right next to her pulling her to him. "Don't leave for so long next time. I missed you too much." She said reaching up for another kiss from him. "Well I actually have a way to keep me with you forever." He stood up from the rock to pull the ring out of his pocket before kneeling in front of her. "Will you marry me Emma?" "YES" She screamed instantly pulling up to her before they settled back down in the grass tangled together talking about their future.

"We will live together in the castle with kids running around everywhere chasing our dog." Emma said as Neal kissed down her jaw. "We will have to make weekly trips up here with them too. I want them to learn to swim in this pond along with us." "I think we can manage that." Neal had broken away from kissing her for a second to stand up and take his shirt off before diving into the pond. "What are you doing in there?" She shouted through a laugh when he came back up. "Oh you know you want to join me." She giggled as she took of her shoes and coat to join him.

Just then the water started to have small bubbles appearing as the water started turning a neon shade of green. It looked like magic but none that Emma had ever seen before. Neal had though and knew exactly what this is. "Neal, hang on I will help you!" Emma stood on the rock to jump in. "NO! Emma, get out of here! GO!" Neal shouted as the swirling of the waters started creating a funnel pulling down. "NEAL!" He was sinking farther down into the funnel every second. "I love you Emma", were his last words before the funnel took him all the way down and the water returned to the normal pond as if nothing had just happened a few seconds ago.

"Neal", Emma whispered a few times before she finally gave in and started to cry. It was then she heard a small buzzing from around one of the trees and saw a fairy. This fairy was unlike Blue though and was covered in black. "Are you alright dear? I heard you crying from the path I was flying." "My fiancé was in the pond and a funnel took him down. Where did he go?" She asked in between tears.

The fairy held up her hands to the direction of the pond and closed her eyes for only a second. "I am truly sorry my dear but it seems as if this was a portal to the Underworld that your love was caught in. There is no way to get him back or reverse the portal." She whispered to Emma before more tears started to flow. "You must have loved him very much and are heartbroken now." All Emma could do was nod as the fairy wore a smile in the air above Emma's bent face.

Present time…..

The doors leading into the hall were the wedding was going to take place were closed. The bridesmaids and groomsmen had gone in right before Alexandra and PJ's kids. Their daughter was a beautiful flower girl with a dress fit for a three year old princess while her older brother was dapper in his official prince attire as well. "Are you ready my princess?" Charming had asked her as they stood in front of the doors waiting for them to open. "I think so dad", she breathed out while the guards opened the doors to reveal the hall behind it.

The hall had blue and pink flowers in baskets with fabric hanging in between all the windows of the hall. It filled the room with an almost lavender smell that instantly started to calm her nerves. The guests were lined all around the room and stood the second they saw her entering the hall. Her eyes went to the middle though. To the right side was the small band playing the flowing, upbeat wedding march that she was walking to with her father. The left side had cushioned benches that matched the fabric in the baskets. Her mother, Marco, Red, Regina, Henry, Robin, and Roland were sitting in them to watch the wedding take place. Emma couldn't get over how easy it was for her mom to accept that Regina had helped her and let go of their pasts. Queen Snow really is as amazing.

In the very center of the hall was the small round stage that her parents were married on. Anna, Alexandra, and Elsa were smiling back at her watching her walk in with their matching floor length pink dresses. They seemed to be more excited for her than she felt. The other side was Kristoff, PJ, and Neal with the same happy smiles shining at her.

It wasn't until that moment she looked up to see August. He was right there starring at her. It was his happy stare for sure but it wasn't the face she wanted to see. She wanted to see the true love glow she explained to Neal. The one that would tell her that the man looking at her now thought she hung the moon and stars. She wanted to see Killian. It was clear she wasn't the only on either. The babies sent a feeling through her of sadness.

Emma made it up to August with her father on the other side. "Who here gives Princess Emma away?" "Queen Snow and I do." The minister motioned for everyone to have a seat as August took Emma's hand to help her on the platform.

"Stop! Don't do this Emma!"

Everyone turned their heads to the voice they heard but Emma knew exactly who it belonged to. Killian. She turned to her right to see him standing halfway down the aisle his hand out stretched towards her while panting just slightly. "Don't go through with this wedding Emma. I was a coward and ran because I didn't think I could handle this. But I was wrong. You are exactly what I need and what I have been looking for. I love you Emma."

Emma stood there in shock not sure what to do. Her hands instantly went to her stomach and held there. The sadness was no longer there and was now filled with love and joy flowing through her. This is exactly what she had wanted. Her true love was here fighting for her but he still left in the first place. Would it be possible to trust him again? What if it would get too hard again and he would leave?

It must have been longer than she thought because Elsa had come up to her to take the bouquet from her hands and push her towards Hook. Emma still didn't know what she was going to say to him but she couldn't stop her feet from moving to him. All she could do is as stare at his eyes. He was glowing. His eyes showed her all the love he really does have for her. There is no way he would leave her again, since it would break him just as much as it would her.

"I love you too Killian", she whispered when she was just a foot away from him. His smiled grew to cover his face that reached the creases in his eyes before dipping her to his side to kiss her.

It was meant to be full of the passion they had been holding in for this last month but it all changed the second their lips touched. The wave rippled through the entire hall and could be seen outside the windows taking over the entire village.

Killian pulled back from Emma but still held her in the dip. Just like it had to Emma the evening before, the memories started to flood them. The first touch when she found him under a pile of bodies and then held a knife to his neck, the first kiss on Neverland that had him feeling alive again for the first time in 300 years, the first time they were together after he told her that she was his happy ending, the first time the told each other how they felt in front of Granny's, and the memory of them getting married on the Jolly Roger. All the memories were there and they were hitting them over and over.

The glow on his face had grown to all over him as he knew he was holding his pirate princess and they had broken the curse. "Swan, we did it my love. We broke the curse!" He whispered in awe starring at her. "I knew you would find me." "I will always find you love." He pushed down to her lips to show how much he missed her the last 6 weeks.

Emma felt like she was on fire with his kiss. Every inch of her missed him and was melting into him. It felt painful but she pulled away from him to stand up. "They knew from the very beginning who you were and led me to you when I doubted it." She told him rubbing her belly again. He kneeled down on one knee to be levels with her stomach. "Thank you my loves. You helped momma and papa find their way back to each other. I have missed you very much." He kissed her stomach with the same passion he had kissed Emma.

She pulled him into a hug as they started to look around them finally acknowledging everyone else in the room.

The room was mostly quiet except for the few wanting to cause a riot, Leroy. Everyone was still taking in the fact that the last 30 years they thought they had lived were a lie. Most people just had to get used to the aging they had gone through but there were some who had a stronger realization to deal with.

"Mom, Dad?" She heard the voice of her brother Neal as a man direct towards their parents. 6 weeks ago when they were in Storybrooke, he was only a toddler who was just potty trained but here he was a married grown king. "My boy!" Snow held her arms open for him and he went to them hugging both of them. "Emma? Or should I say sister. What happened?" Elsa asked walking to her. "We were all cursed and Storybrooke was completely destroyed. Apparently there are some who were trying to separate Killian and I because of our babies. They are the second generation of true love and are very powerful." "Well that sounds about right for your lives." She laughed as they all turned back to look at Snow, Charming, and Neal. "Elsa, are we... Do you still want to be married to me because apparently we were cursed before?" Neal asked shyly walking up to her. "Of course! I would marry you in any realm. You are my true love as well." Neal took Elsa into his arms for their version of a reunion kiss.

"Where is the witch who sent us here?!" Leroy said shouting above everyone. "I have no idea dwarf. But I do know that right now, I'm going to renew by vows to my wife and wee ones." Killian replied pulling Emma with him to the platform where the minister was still standing.

"My beautiful swan, I promise to love the three of you for all of my days no matter how many more I might have. There is no curse or world that would keep us apart because you are my north, my home. I will always find my way back to forever my love.""I love you Killian forever", Emma added before Killian kissed her again.

8 years ago...

They had been sitting there for what felt like hours leaning against her headboard. He just hummed softly as Emma cried on his shoulder. Even at 21, her brother was smarter than he would ever let on. There wasn't any noise in the air except Neal humming the soft lullaby to her. He didn't feel she needed to be told she would be ok or will better eventually. All she needed was a shoulder to cry on for losing her loved one.

"Do you think we will find true love?" Emma asked him softly. Knowing his sister was very vulnerable right now, he took a second to think about exactly what he wanted to say before responding. "I believe we will. There is no doubt in my mind that there is one person out there that is meant to be for us more than everyone else; that this one person will be like the missing piece to complete our souls. I know one day I will meet her and you will meet him."

"What if Neal was mine and now I am all alone?" "I don't think he was your true love. I think you loved him very much but that he was not who you are meant to be with for the rest of your life." Emma turned her head back to rest on his shoulder as he continued to hum.

Present time...

All of the people essential to Emma and Killian were standing on the balcony while they took turns using their magic to shoot off fireworks.

"Sorry to spoil your wedding day mate." Killian said to August as his hook was wrapped around his wife while his hand was shaking August's hand. "Trust me; you saved me on that one. I do love our Emma but I wasn't joking when I said she is like my sister." "Well the feeling is mutual." She joked back poking at his shoulder.

"So what now?" Snow asked causing everyone to look around. "Well I plan on taking my wife upstairs and showing her how much I missed here these last 6 weeks." "Hook!" "Oi mate! I have bloody married her twice plus how do you think those babies got in her stomach?!" "I don't need to hear about this Hook!" "I think we should all take tonight and celebrate the fact the curse is broke and everything is good now." Snow chimed in.

"I don't know if I would go that far Queen Snow." They heard a voice behind them turning around instantly to face her. "Just because you broke this curse doesn't mean anything. Since we have made it back to our world, I have been able to work with the others to really get the ball rolling for our victory. Soon, you will be able to feel our dark magic all around you and that is when we will be ready to move in. So have tonight, but be ready for the fight after." She poofed out with red smoke just as she did in Storybrooke as it burned.

I do not own anything OUAT! I just love the story! What did you guys think?! This was what you would call the midseason finale. The last 10 chapters will be all about whom the ones that have the dark magic are, where they came from, and the ultimate plan. I can't wait to write them! Let me know what you thought about this chapter and anything you want to see in the last 10! Thanks!