Author's note: School is starting tomorrow, January 2nd so I will be taking a little break but don't worry! I'll update whenever I can!

Chapter 15:

Killian POV:

I walk up the stairs to David and Mary Margaret's apartment holding a tray of hot beverages for everyone. I pause in front of the door and can over hear a heated discussion but I cannot make out what they are saying.

I knock on the door and they stop talking. After a few seconds the door opens and David is standing in front of me. I hold up the tray of drinks, "Did I come at a bad time?" I ask, as I feel the tension in the room.

All three of them reply, Mary Margaret and David saying "No!" And Emma says "Yes!" At the exact same time. Of course it's a bad time. Why am I not surprised that she doesn't want me here?

I laugh, handing David the tray and grabbing my own cup. "I can come back later." I say and I turn to leave. I can tell Emma is uncomfortable. I was hoping things would be better today but clearly her memory isn't improving.

I feel a hand grab my shoulder holding me in place. I turn towards David, "No this is as good a time as any." He says as he walks me back into the apartment just a few feet from Emma. "We just told Emma that you both love each other and that your love brought her back." He continues.

Oh great, that explains why she looks so confused and upset. I wish more than anything that she would remember the love we shared for each other but she doesn't. I can see it in her eyes. I'm nothing but a stranger to her. I look down trying to avoid her gaze. Every time I see her I just want to hold her close and kiss her but I know that she wouldn't want that.

Mary Margaret rushes over to the table where David left the tray and she picks up the two cups that I got for her and David. She looks over at him, "David we have that thing!" She says as she slips her feet into the shoes by the door. "We really should be going." She nods at the door.

David looks confused but she moves her lips without saying a word. She mouthed 'let them catch up'. His eyes widen "Right, that thing!" He reaches for his keys and jacket. "We will leave you two to catch up! See you later!" As he opens the door and waves good-bye. They both slip out and shut the door behind them without either of us getting a chance to respond.

I raise my eyebrows still looking at the closed door. Not sure how this is going to make things better. I look over at Emma. She's looking behind me at the door with a frown, clearly not thrilled that her parents dropped the love bomb on her then left her alone with the person she doesn't remember loving.

We both stand by the table awkwardly for several minutes.

I look around the room trying to think of something to say. I suddenly realized she didn't grab the hot cocoa I brought for her. I reach over and grab the cup from the tray and go to hand it to her. She looks at the cup then back up at me, with a confused look. She must think this is coffee. She goes to say something but I say, "It's hot cocoa with a dash of cinnamon." before she can refuse it.

I see the surprise in her eyes and it makes me smile. She gives me a nod and she goes to grab the cup from my hand. I feel the warmth from her touch making me want to hold her hand there but I let go of the cup as soon as she has a firm grasp on it. She steps back looking a little surprised but also hurt as if our hands touching burned her.

"Thank you." She says with a small smile.

I nod in reply not trusting my voice right now.

We stand there for several minutes sipping at our drinks. She's not saying a word. I try not to stare but being here with her is still a bit of a surprise to me. It was only just yesterday that she came back from the dead. I've dreamed about us reuniting for months but I never dreamed that she wouldn't remember me. We must be cursed, fated to always be apart. I let out a deep sigh at that thought.

She looks at me when I break the silence suddenly. I meet her gaze immediately noticing she looks sad. I need to say something to her but where should I start. I look up at the ceiling looking for nothing in particular. Looking back at her now, I walk closer to her, "Look, Emma." I say as I place my hand on her shoulder, holding her gaze, "I know that the magic that brought you back erased our relationship out of your brain but please tell me it's coming back or at least part of it?" I ask, hoping she says yes but knowing that it is never that simple.

She frowns and looks down. I know I'm putting a lot of pressure on her but I've been waiting for months to find her.

She finally replies, "I'm not sure what to say." Now looking up at me with a frown.

I try to smile at her, moving my hand from her shoulder and taking one of her hands in mine. I take a moment trying to think of what to say. Maybe we can just pretend that she remembers. I let the words slip out not even thinking, "Easy! So easy! Just say you missed me as much as I missed you!"

I did miss her more than anything. I love her so much and cannot imagine a life with out her in it. Still holding her gaze I wait for her reply, hoping she says she miss me too.

"I don't remember anything about you." She replies with sadness in her voice. "I thought if I saw you again it may change how I feel but it hasn't"

I knew it would be too much to hope that she would slip back into my life when she doesn't remember me. I nod choking back the tears that I can feel in my eyes looking down to try and hide it from her. I don't want to make her feel any worse about it. I look at her hand and start to rub the tops of her knuckles with my thumb. "Maybe you just need a little more time."

She sighs as she reaches to pull a strand of hair behind her ear. Something she always did when she was nervous. She continues, "Killian, I know that I loved you"

What? Does she remember something? I start to hope again and reply to confirm she's on the right track, "Aye, that you did."

Emma frowns at me and says," I'm sorry but those feelings are gone."

Those words burned me. I drop her hand. I'm not sure I can bear to hear anything more. I scratch behind my ear and look back at her trying to smile but knowing full well the emotional pain is clear on my face. I can see the pity in her eyes and I don't want it.

I am trying not to get upset but the words come out a little harsher than I intended. "I know you think that but those feelings are still there. The magic is just covering up the truth and no matter what you say, it's not going to make it any less of a lie."

She steps back. I instantly regret losing my patience with her. I want to fix this so badly but I can already see her distancing herself more than ever and not just physically. When she backs away I move closer to her so we are only a couple inches apart. I can feel her breath on my face as she looks up at me. I reach down to grab her hand again and I place it over my heart.

"Do you feel that?" I ask, hoping she can feel the effect she has on me. "It only beats that way when I'm with you!"

She looks down at her hand as I hold it there. I can't tell if she can feel it but I know its beating so fast right now. I'm laying all my cards on the table to try and win her back. Maybe true loves kiss would bring back her memories?

With my hand still holding hers on my heart I lift my hook up to her chin and gently pull her face up so our lips are inches apart. I look into her green eyes. I see the woman I love, the woman that loves me. She's still in there.

"Emma, l love you." I whisper. I lean in and close the distance between us with a kiss.

I try to be gentle when I kiss her but I wasn't prepared for her reaction. She instantly leans into me, deepening the kiss. I feel her hand as it reaches up to hold my cheek. I let go of her other hand and embrace her, pulling her closer to me. Did it work?

I pull back slightly, forcing our lips to part. I hold her back and look at her. She looks as surprised as I am with her reaction to the kiss. I move my hand and place it over her heart. Its beating just as fast as my own. Clearly I have the same effect on her still as she does me.

I can't help but smile at that. "If you don't feel that." Looking down at my hand so she knows what I'm talking about, "Then you're lying to yourself."

She lets out a deep breath "How can I love someone I don't even remember?" She asks.

I think about it for a moment. I don't expect her to love me right away but I know if she gives us a chance she will. I put my hand on her cheek. "You figured it out once. You'll do it again."

I step back. I don't want to scare her away by overwhelming her. I walk to the door and open it to leave. "I'll see you around, Emma." I wave and close the door shut. I lean against it for a moment still being able to hear her breathing on the other side of the door.

I know she is affected by me now. I felt it and I am certain she felt it too. I hope she fall back in love with me again.

My thoughts get interrupted by my cellphone vibrating. Looking at the caller ID seeing its Bell. I start to walk down the stairs and answer it. "Sheriff Jones!"

In the phone Bell is screaming, "Killian, there is a monster..." Suddenly I hear a crack, screams and then the phone call disconnects.

I dash outside and get into my car. I try to call her back but it goes right to voicemail. "Shit!" I exclaim out loud. I turn the key and pull out heading towards Gold's shop first to see if she may be there.

I call David to see if he heard anything. He doesn't answer either.

Suddenly I see a beast fly over my car. I make a u-turn and start to follow it. I have never seen anything quite like it. People are running for cover but it isn't going for anyone. It starts to slow down and lands on top of the apartment building I just left. Emma is in there.

I park the car in the street and pull out my gun. The skin is black, has horns at the top of its head. Its humanoid with bat like wings and large claws and its twice my size. I shoot it managing to graze its wing. It screams in a blood curdling roar.

I can see Emma running out of the building in fear. She runs to my car ducking for cover near the rear next to me. "What the hell is that thing?" She asks.

"I have no bloody clue but it can't be good." I state.

Suddenly it screams and jumps from the top of the building landing on the car, crushing the roof. It roars right into mine and Emma's face. I shoot it right in the face causing it to grab it's face in pain. I grab Emma's hand and run away.

I look back as we are running and see it is running after us. I shot it twice and one was right in the face. How is it still standing?

Emma trips over her feet and we stop. I try to rush her up but the beast catches up to us and tosses me against a building wall causing me to drop my gun in the street. "Ahh!" I wreath in pain on the ground. I look over at the beast hovering over Emma. "Run Swan!" I yell.

She is still lying on the street looking up at the beast. It goes to reach for her when suddenly a flaming sword pierces the beast in the heart and it explodes into dust. The sword drops to the ground in front of Emma and the flame goes out.

I look over to see where the sword came from. I see a tall man, light skin and short dark hair, wearing armor with a coat of arms I've never seen before.

I get up and walk over to Emma offering my hand. She is breathing heavy as she stands next to me now. We both look over at the man that rescued her. "Are you both alright?" He asks.

Emma seems to have lost her voice but she otherwise looks unharmed thankfully. "Aye, I think so. Do you know what that thing was?" I ask him.

He walks over to us and picks up the sword. "I'm afraid so. That was a demon." He states with dread in his tone. "And that won't be the last one we face."

Emma finally speaks, "I recognize that coat of arms on your armor. You're one of the knights from the round table aren't you?" She asks.

He smiles at her and bows, "Indeed I was but I am afraid I'm a bit far from Camelot." He looks around at the buildings and streets. He holds out his hand to Emma, "Sir Samael." She grabs his arm and he does the same as they shake.

"Emma Swan" She says, "Funny, I was just there not long ago and I don't recall seeing you."

I see a smirk cross his face, "I have been on a quest for king Arthur. I'm looking for a fugitive and it would seem that they are in this realm." He takes step back. "Well now that the lady is safe, I will take my leave and continue onward." He bows again, "May we meet again." Taking Emma's hand and kissing it. With that he turns around an heads towards the woods.

I look over at Emma, "Are you okay, love?"

She looks over at me, "I'm fine. He's lying though." She states as she nods towards Samael.

Emma has rarely been wrong. I look over at her. She's staring towards the woods where this knight went, who is now out of sight. I can't help but worry that the demon was after Emma.

This doesn't bode well for Storybrooke.