Chapter Ten:

….….Storybrooke Gold's Shop….

Rumple was in the back room of his shop still working on the potion that would take him safely to Bae. It had been awkward this morning when he had been getting ready to leave. It seemed Belle had caught him working on the potion in his basement last night but instead of throwing a fit as he had expected she had just wanted to know what it was for. Belle had never been interested in magic before so why now ' She probablyeaves droppedon our conversation with the codfish as our Keira likes to call him.'Rumple shook his head. He refused to believe Belle would do such a thing she might not be his true love after all but he still cared for her as a friend or maybe as an adopted sister or daughter. Rumple paused as a thought came to him.' That's right spinner Belle's father is here we could just give the bitch back since Regina lied he probably wouldn't hurt her. Though he'd have to find a new suitor as we killed her old one.'Rumple nodded his head deciding he would find Belle's father and return her.

His thoughts we're interrupted at the sound of the bell that signaled someone had entered his shop. Sighing he grabbed his cane not needing it but not wanting to break the habit yet until he returned Bae home. Moving the curtain aside ready to yell at the would be customer his words died in his throat as he saw Keira standing in front of Emma's baby mobile holding one of the unicorns in her palm. " You know I always loved this. Rei always said it would of been better if it was black and red dragons. Rei is more of a tomboy than I ever was I suppose. " Rumple walked to behind the counter where the mobile hung. " I thought you would still be angry at me for almost killing your sister and her pirate." Keira's blue-green eyes met his golden brown. " I am yet I find I need your help with something. So what's the price information, a priceless keepsake, You might have to wait until I find a boyfriend to get my first born child." Rumple smirked. " Not if it was my child. " Keira gave him a confused look. Rumple often teased but not like that. " Wouldn't Belle be jealous? " Rumple reached up took the hand that was holding the unicorn. " Belle and I were over long ago. I felt responsible for her death and I care for her. She was my only friend til Regina interfered possibly could have been more with time. "

Keira didn't know what to think, somehow Rumple had come to the same conclusions she had from the beginning. That his and Belle's love was false manipulated from dual loneliness and a Queen's agenda. " So your price with me is the same one you gave Cora? I give you a child that also happens to be my first born. That's ironic considering what I want in return." Rumple let go of her hand and leaned on the counter. " Tell me what it is you want first my dear then we'll discuss price. " Keira took a deep breath and looked down to her feet. " I just found out I'm not who I thought. That this world isn't what any of us thought and that I apparently have magic. Blatant magic and I want your help to learn how to use it. " Rumple knew what she was talking about his darkness had hinted at such. " Of course I'll help you poppet. First I have to finish the potion you insisted I make so I can find Bae. Also it has been brought to my attention due to that troublesome pirate that as I predicted Cora has made her way here I must deal with her as well. " Reign's head shot up at the mention of Cora. " But how did you find out? Did she come here already? " Rumple shook his head. " I'm afraid the pirate left his bean and his ship for her to use as she saw fit. Apparently he lost it while rolling around with miss Swan. Cora found it restored it some how and used the pirate's bloody ship to get here. He saw her sail it into port last night then made his way to my house last night to try and inform you and your sister thinking you were at my home. "

Keira groaned she never thought about Killian dropping the bean it seemed the show was still fighting the change. " Well at least this way we will get the globe and have the ship to get Neal. Me and Reign saw her last night we already have a plan in motion if you will trust me that is? Regina is gonna pretend to be on her mother's side so Snow can get her heart. I know for a fact with her heart Regina will be enough for her and we should be able to get her on our side. All I need is for you to promise not to interfere or kill her. Reign and the codfish could go to the ship with Emma to see and free the giant if he's there. That way they can explain to him about David being James twin and get that whole mess out of the way before hand. You need to go get your dagger from the clock tower before Cora does and take it with you. As soon as she thinks she has Regina she's gonna try to come after you to become the dark one. The one thing we'll have to worry about is the stranger about to come to Storybrooke." Rumple was impressed. She was not like he expected at all most people who knew of his dagger would jump at the chance to control him or kill him she was not. " What are you standing here for go get your dagger I have to go tell Emma about Tiny and don't forget when Cora comes do what you have to, to get the globe but don't do anything else." Rumple watched her leave before he remembered something she said. Wait a minute what stranger?

….…. Granny's Bed and Breakfest…

Reign was just getting out of the shower with one towel wrapped around her and the other she was using to dry her hair when she jumped with a screech. Sitting on her bed was Killian Jones one leg bent over the other as his bejeweled hand rested on his knee while his hook rested at his ankle. A smug smirk adorning his scruffy face with a mischievous twinkle in his blue eyes. " Please Luv don't stop on my account I was enjoying the show." Reign growled and threw the towel she was using to dry her hair into his face. " Get the wrong room Killy? Emma lives a block away with Mary Margaret. " She stomped over to the dresser where some of the new clothes Ruby,Emma, and others had donated to the girls. 'We really need to go shopping none of this fits me and Kei at all. What are there only two styles here? Slut or librarian? 'Killian pulled off the wet towel from his face. " Don't be like that Luv. That Emma chick is easy on the eyes I'll give her that but I'd much prefer you." Reign slipped a pair of panties and then jeans on under her towel trying not to give Killian a free show before turning her back and dropping the towel to put on a bra and t-shirt. " In the interest of saving time why not just tell me why your here? " Killian stood up and walked over pushing her back into the dresser. " I'm here to protect you luv. Seems Cora managed to get a hold of my bean and my ship. She's in Storybrooke and I'm not about to let her get her hands on any part of you again. "

Reign leaned back as far from him as she could. " What makes you think I want you anywhere near me let alone protecting me? " Killian rubbed the side of his scruffy bread along the crook of her neck dropping a kiss upon her chin before whispering into her ear. " I noticed you didn't tell the crocodile he couldn't take my heart anymore. You know he's not gonna stop trying to kill me anymore than I'm ready to stop trying to kill him. " Reign sighed and pushed him back. " Killy you can't kill him it will break Kei's heart. Look I don't like the bastard either and I think he deserves what ever you wanna do to him for cutting off your hand cause frankly I think Milah deserved what she got to. Who fucking abandons their kid! But isn't there something else you can do to the guy please?" Killian walked away from her. He couldn't really argue that Milah did deserve it but he'd been after his revenge for so long could he really give it up even for her. " Do you have anything in mind Luv? " Reign smiled and approached him running her fingers through his hair. " There's always his precious spinning wheel, or his chipped tea cup we could brake them. " Killian gave her a look. " those things aren't the same as a hand luv? " Reign pouted. " Well we could always mess with his precious Belle. " Killian smiled and wrapped his arms around her waist. " See luv now your thinking like a pirate. "

Reign and Killian jumped apart as her twin, Emma, Mary Margaret, Regina, and Charming busted in. " Sorry to interrupt but we kinda need Killian he knows where Cora docked the Jolly Roger and Keira thinks Tiny might be on it. " Reign coughed and ran her fingers through her damp hair turning to look for her hair brush on top of the dresser. " Yeah already know Hook told me how she got the bean and I figured that means she came on the ship by herself. " Killian dropped to lay down on the bed in his best come and get me pose." Then why didn't he come to warn us last night when he saw her? " Emma whined not liking that she wasn't the one in charge one bit. " Look we only know what was originally suppose to happen so we didn't think Cora would be able to get here with out Hook we we're wrong. As for Gold and Hook knowing, Gold said Hook saw Cora sail in on the Jolly Roger last night before disguising it with magic. He then went to Gold's thinking me and Rei would be there to warn us. " Keira pushed Killian off the bed onto the floor to sit down. " you wench that hurt! " Keira just stuck out her tongue at him before continuing with her plan. " Well first things first Regina already faked an argument with Archie in front of Ruby. Emma you and Killin can stake out the Jolly Roger to free him and Tiny after Cora stashes him before Emma leaves with Rumple to find his son. She'll use that time to try and find Rumple's dagger to kill him to become the dark one. With out Tiny there's no way she can distract us so she'll have to attack head on. Snow will use that time to go to Regina's vault to take her heart then Regina you put it back. So first things first any minute now we should hear a frightened Pongo coming to warn us about Archie. Emma you need to warn Tiny that your dad is the twin brother of the man who tried to kill his family or else he'll try to attack the town to kill him. Regina I need you David and Mary Margaret to stage an argument where they accuse you for Archie's disappearance before running off to hide in your vault she'll come for you there. I need you to distract her with looking for the dagger as long as you can with out harming anyone. " As soon as they all agreed they could hear Ruby yelling from outside for Emma. " Thats our cue Savior. " Killian smirked as he stood and dropped a kiss on Keira's cheek.

….….Storybrooke Gold's Shop…

Rumple had just finished the potion and poured it onto the old scarf of Bae's when he heard the bell on his shop's door. Grabbing his cane once more he walked out to come face to face with Cora " I was expecting you " Cora smiled as she placed a box near his register. " Hello Rumple it's been a long time. " Rumple came up behind the counter trying to keep space between him and Cora. " What's this your heart? If so I'd sooner crush it than keep it safe dearie. " Cora pouted trying to look hurt. " Come on Rumple don't be that way. I really did love you that's why I had to tear it out in the first place. " Rumple sighed and licked his lips. "You know I always wondered if you really did. Thanks for clearing that up now get out we're closed. " Rumple really didn't want her to leave but he had to play his cards right or she would suspect something was up and he couldn't have her figuring out Keira's plans. " But I've brought you a gift. " Cora opened the box and there was the globe that Keira had told him about. " You know me dearie I don't do gifts I do deals so what do you want? " Cora leaned over the counter bringing her face as close to his as she could. " I've got plans in motion to secure my daughter by my side. I want your promise you won't interfere. " 'She's playing right into Keira's hands. 'Rumple nodded and held out his hand. " Alright dearie what's between you and Regina isn't my problem anymore anyway. I got what I want a way here. " Cora took hold of his hand and pulled him closer. " Let's seal it like we use to. " Rumple tried not to push her away as she kissed him.

Belle watched from the back room angrily ' First that other world brat now this old bitch who ever she is. Rumple is suppose to be mine and mine alone. 'She looked down at the poster of her that said if you see her to contact Moe French at Game of Thorns Flower Shop. ' Daddy will know what to do he'll help me. ' Crushing the flyer in her hand she snuck back out of the store and made her way to her father's shop.