AN: Well, this is the last official chapter of Lost Souls. Thank you so much everyone for sticking with me through this long process. I hope you enjoyed the story! I will be picking "Unwritten" back up very soon as well! Love you all! ~ XOXO MAF

Disclaimer: I do not own Once Upon a Time

Chapter Thirty-Three

"The cage for George will be ready by tonight." Grumpy assured them. "Then we can move him from the dungeons to a place where he won't hurt anyone ever again."

Smiling down at his wife, Thomas wrapped an arm around Ella's waist. "Well, my Ella, I do believe it's time to unite our kingdom, to help rebuild it, and bring peace to our land once more."

Rubbing her hand over her belly, Ella hummed in agreement. "Peace does sound quite nice." Glancing around the parlor in their palace, she smiled at the group around her. "I do believe it's time for all of us to restore peace to our lands."

Emma nodded in agreement. "Peace. It's such a foreign concept to me. Especially after so many years of captivity and being hunted."

Wrapping one arm around Henry and one around Emma, Killian agreed. "Aye, love, and it will be quite nice for the Jolly Roger to have a home port once more."

Jasmine agreed. "It's time we all go home. I want to check on father."

"And I want to ensure my kingdom is still intact." Elsa sighed. "Leaving Ingrid in charge was quite the risk."

Facing Elsa, Lancelot knelt in front of her. "Your majesty, it would be my honor to escort you home to ensure your kingdom is safe."

Grasping his hands in hers, Elsa urged Lancelot to rise. "It would be my great honor to have a former Knight of the Round Table keep my kingdom safe."

Emma, Ella, and Jasmine shared a knowing look at the interaction between Lancelot and Elsa. Clearing his throat, Thomas drew the attention away from Lancelot and Elsa. "Well, I do believe we can help get you back to your kingdoms. We will have two ships prepared to return you to Agrabah and Arendelle and supplies for the Jolly Roger's trip back to Misthaven." He offered.

Aladdin nodded. "We would be most appreciative of your help."

Holding his hand out, Thomas offered Aladdin a handshake. "Please, we will never be able to repay you for all you've given us."

"We must always work together." Aladdin agreed. He faced the rest of the group. "And we always will."

Swiping at tears, Emma replied. "From here on out, our kingdoms will always be allies." She promised. "And once peace is restored, we will all return to Misthaven for a grand ball."

"That, my love, sounds like a wonderful plan." Killian agreed with Emma.

The next morning the groups returned to the docks where they said tearful goodbyes before boarding three separate ships.

"Are you alright, Emma?" Killian questioned as his much smaller crew prepared for their short journey to Misthaven.

Wrapping her arms around his waist, Emma nodded. "I suppose. Ill miss everyone." She admitted. "I'm also a bit nervous." At his raised brows she continued. "I've never run a kingdom before. How can the people ever begin to trust me? After all, if I'd never agreed to marry Baelfire then all of this might not have happened."

"Emma," Killian spun her around to face him, "no one will blame you for marrying Baelfire. At the time it seemed like the correct choice." This time it was Emma who raised her brows. "And your parents were quite benevolent rulers. They will simply be thrilled to have you leading them once again." He assured her.

Pressing a kiss to Killian's jaw, Emma replied. "With you by my side there isn't anything I won't be able to accomplish." She pressed her fingers to his lips before he could kiss her properly. "I think we should begin with a divorce."

It was only an hour's ride to the main port of Misthaven. As Killian, Henry, and Emma disembarked they found the port town to be all too quiet. "Mom," Henry questioned, "where are all the people?"

Emma shrugged. "I'm not sure, kid. I think it's time to head to the palace. I've no idea what we will find there."

Killian nodded in agreement. "I shall procure us horses for our journey to your palace."

"Our palace." Emma corrected him.

"Aye love," Killian agreed. "Our palace." Killian left them by the docks with a parting kiss.

"Excuse me." Henry and Emma turned at the timid voice behind them. "Princess Emma?"

Behind them stood a young woman. Emma smiled softly at her shaking form. "Aye, I am. Is everything alright?"

The young woman's brown eyes were wide. "You're here." She dropped immediately into a curtsey. "I'm sorry, your highness, but you must run. King George has a bounty out on your head and -"

Holding up her hands to silence the young woman, Emma interrupted her. "It's alright. King George has been defeated and the Dark One imprisoned. I promise, everything will be alright."

The young woman appeared to be skeptical of this information. "This kingdom has nothing, the land has been ravaged and confiscated and -"

Placing her hands on the young woman's shoulders, Emma replied. "I promise, things are about to change."

Two Months Later

Emma leaned in the doorway of Henry's bedroom, a small smile curling at the edges of her lips. The scene in front of her warmed her all the way to her toes.

"It's uncomfortable." Henry tugged at the collar of his shirt.

Chuckling, Killian readjusted Henry's shirt once more. "I know, lad, but today is a special day so we must look the part."

Henry let out a childlike groan, "But I don't like it." He stomped his foot. "Why can't we wear pirate clothes?"

Killian laughed again. "Unfortunately, this is a royal event, and our pirating ways are going to have to be shelved for the moment."

"Your father is right." Emma finally made herself known. "Today is our coronation ball so we mustn't look like pirates, we need to look like royals." Emma knelt down in front of Henry and Killian. Her boys were both so handsome. The two months back in Misthaven had been as close to magical as possible. The kingdom was prospering, Baelfire had severed their marriage and fled, and Emma and Killian had finally begun their lives together as husband and wife with their son, Henry. And now that their people were safe, it was time to officially announce themselves as rulers of the land.

Reaching out, Killian gently stroked Emma's cheek. "You look beautiful, love." He complimented her bright red dress.

Her eyes raked over his attire. Even though he was dressed like a prince, he still looked like a pirate. "As do you, my handsome pirate." Rising, she said, "Now, shall we go?"

As a family, the three made their way towards the ballroom. Instead of a formal coronation ceremony, Emma and Killian opted on a ball to celebrate the end of George's reign and the prosperity of the kingdom. Taking a page out of Elsa and Anna's playbook, they'd opened the palace gates and welcomed as many people from their kingdom in as possible. As they looked on from the balcony above, Emma and Killian were thrilled to see so much of the kingdom milling about.

A moment later they heard the staff of the royal herald hit the marble floor. "Show time, love." Killian squeezed Emma's hand.

"Presenting their royal majesties, Queen Emma and King Killian and his royal highness, Prince Henry."

XOXO

MAF