Daxx04: Charming and Killian plan a surprise party for Emma. Hopefully your muse will like one of these

A/N: Yes I realize this is a few days past Halloween but I had stuff come up and was super busy over the weekend so this was the first chance I had to finish writing it & typing it up. But I did start it on Halloween.


The matter had first been brought to his attention by Henry. At the family dinner celebration for Emma's birthday, Henry mentioned that Emma didn't really like Halloween because she had never had any good experiences growing up. Once she had Henry, in her altered memories, her experiences were all about ensuring that he had good memories. And with Halloween around the corner, Henry wanted to ensure his mom had a great memory too. So that's why he gathered his grandparents, his mom's best friend, Elsa, and his mom's boyfriend, pirate, partner whatever he was to help him.

"So this Halloween thing, what does it entail exactly?" Killian asked.

"Basically it's a night for everyone to dress up in silly costumes from different stories and shows and the kids go around trick or treating, which basically means that they ring door bells of neighbors and get candy from them." David explained, "Adults either accompany their children to chaperon, or gather round at a costume party and talk and drink together."

"Yeah so I was hoping we could put together a bit Halloween costume party for Emma." Henry chimed in.

The four adults nodded and the various tasks were soon quickly delegated. Somehow Killian and David ended up with the duty of the actual party planning. Snow had offered to ask Granny and Ruby to cater as well as host the party at the diner, while Elsa and Henry would distract Emma by having her help Elsa find a last minute costume. Henry also decreed that all of them should already have costumes picked as well, which he would pick out himself.

Snow was off in a flurry to talk to her old friends and Elsa left to explore the town with Henry as a tour guide, who also wanted help picking out the costumes for the couples, which left Killian and David standing there speechless.

"So we are planning the party?" David exclaimed exasperated as they sat at the table, "How did that happen exactly?"

"No idea mate. I would wager that normally Snow is better at this but alas, she volunteered on food and venue. So how exactly do we go about planning this thing?" Killian sighed.

"Well, we will need decorations, a way to invite people without alerting Emma, activities, I don't really know. I've never done this either."

"I'm sure we can get that loud dwarf to spread the news for us." Killian offered.

David laughed, "Yeah, Grumpy will get it done quickly for sure."

"So that's one thing, it's on Halloween, correct? And Lady Snow is asking Granny for use of her establishment?" Killian asked, clarifying the more exact details.

"Yeah, I figured once Snow gets the place it's being hosted nailed down, and then we ask her to tell Grumpy." David said with a wink, clearly not keen on talking to the blabbermouth dwarf.

"So what sort of games do people play at parties in this world?"

"Well there's always bobbing for apples, which would be exceptionally awkward and not go over well, so that's out. Pin the tail on the donkey, which is more for kid's parties you know, I don't really know. Maybe we don't need games."

"Perhaps not. But what is wrong with the apples, if you don't mind me asking?"

"That's how the Evil Queen poisons people. First, Snow back in the Enchanted Forest and then an attempt on Emma here before the curse was broken, except Henry ate it instead." David explained, rather calmly in Hook's opinion.

Killian bristled a bit at the fact that Emma had nearly been put under a sleeping spell and possibly killed. But all he could manage was, "Ah."

"So then, invites Grumpy will take care of, we aren't going to do games, all that's left really is decorations." David listed, "I Know exactly where we can get some. Come on, let's go"

Killian watched confused as David stood and prepared to leave before donning his own jacket and following the prince to his truck. "Where are we going?"

"A party store here in town. They should have Halloween decorations." David said.

Killian and David quickly entered the store and found the Halloween decorations they deemed appropriate for the party next week. As they were loading the bags back into the truck, David got a text from Snow saying that Granny would love to cater and host the party at the diner. David quickly sent her a text asking if she would ask Grumpy to discreetly alert the town to the party without letting Emma know, David and Killian then headed to Granny's so they could hide the decorations in Killian's room.

The night of the party, Killian spent far too much time staring down at the costume that Henry had brought him a few days ago. The boy had requested that under no certain terms was Killian to show up to the party in anything but this. So he was left with no choice. Killian donned the cream shirt and brown vest along with the belt and plastic gun Henry had given as props. Seeing that there were no pants, Killian assumed he could wear his black leather pants.

Once dressed, Killian made his way to the party to meet with Henry and David with one last final check of the decorations as they waited for the party goers to arrive and then Emma to arrive with Elsa.

He made small talk with Robin Hood, dressed as a pirate, and Doctor Whale, dressed as a cop, when Henry suddenly shushed the room with the announcement that Emma was on her way with Elsa. They all gathered in small groups and waited for the two blondes to enter the diner.

Once Emma followed Elsa into the room, it was time.

"SURPRISE! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!" the room shouted at once, causing Emma to jump back in shock as she grabbed her chest.

"Happy Halloween Mom!" Henry said smiling as he ran up to his mother to bring her in.

"Happy Halloween kid, did you do all this?" she asked as she hugged him.

"Nah got some help from grandma, gramps, Elsa and Killian."

Emma looked up at her friend who shrugged sheepishly before looking around for Killian, her eyes widening slightly as she took in his costume.

"Let me guess, you picked the costumes too?" she asked.

It was while Henry was nodding that Killian truly took in his love's outfit. She had her blonde curls pulled up in to two round buns on either side of her head, a long white dress with long sleeves and a silver belt and her own gun tucked within. Emma looked stunning but he didn't understand the point of Henry picking them out or the raised eyebrow they caused.

"Hey there pirate, heard you helped?" Emma spoke as she approached for a quick kiss to the cheek as she took in the surroundings.

"Aye, the lad asked me too. Your father and I were responsible for the actual planning of the party, as Elsa was on distraction duty and your mother in charge of food." Killian responded, looping one arm around her shoulders.

Emma chuckled, "Well it seems my son has gotten a bit too observant and cheeky in the last few months."

"How so love?"

"Do you remember what name I used in the enchanted forest at Midas's ball?"

"Aye, you called yourself Leia. How is that significant?" Killian nodded.

"Well, there's this movie franchise here that features a strong headed princess named Leia and a space pirate named Hans Solo, they end up getting together. Needless to say, my son decided to dress you up as Hans Solo and me up as Princess Leia. Normally they are called couples outfits." Emma explained slowly, watched as understanding dawned on Killian's face in the formation of a familiar brow raise and smirk.

"Well perhaps I owe the lad a hug."

"Yeah well, it's all part of Halloween fun. Why did you guys do this?"

"Henry said that you didn't have good memories of Halloween and he wanted to rectify the situation by throwing this party." Killian answered.

Emma smiled and teared up a bit at her son's actions before going off and hugging her teenage son tightly.

The night carried on quickly, a few more adults coming in later on after their own children were done trick or treating and put to bed. Henry went home with Regina for the evening and soon the only people left were Emma, Killian, Snow and David. The four were sat in a booth and chatting away.

"So did you have a good night honey?" Snow asked excitedly, looking at her eldest.

"Yeah, it was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed it." Emma answered, yawning slightly.

Killian smiled and just continued rubbing a few fingers up and down her shoulder as they talked. Soon David and Snow departed as well and Killian accompanied a tired Emma to her new apartment by the docks before wishing her a good night and a happy Halloween with a soft kiss.