The last few days had gone by in a bit of a blur times always felt that way after life changing moments, a lot of town meetings and decision making everyone had agreed to have it both ways, live both lives it was a lot for everyone to adjust also there only option Storybrooke was their home now, they where finalising how the town would be run in one last meeting this afternoon but Emma and her friends couldn't take it anymore one more minute cooped up in that hall with Leroy complaining and Dr whale trying to undermine every decision made, they decided to spend a day on the pier like the used to so after breakfast at the loft with her parents a fact Emma was still getting used to Killian drove Emma, Elsa, Anna, Ruby, and Mulan down to the docks plus they also wanted to find the jolly Roger or at least that's what they told Mary Margret and David.

"Oh does it always make that sound" Anna asked still getting used to the strange things in this strange land, Killians old black Chevy grunting as the engine went it gear one of the many things Anna was curious about she inspected every part of the back seats finding the whole experience quite exciting.

"Well it's not really supposed to, but I don't think I've ever taken this car to the mechanic" Killian responded the thought worried him so he brushed it away.

"What's a mechanic" Anna asked even more confused

"I'll explain later" Elsa told her when the car arrived at their destination everyone sprang out quickly, four people in the back wasn't comfortable Elsa was basically on Mulans lap not that she minded lucky for them Graham was too busy to worry about a few teenagers overloading a car.

"Well that was fun" Ruby rolled her eyes she wasn't coping well they thought it would be a good idea for her to be out and about but it didn't seem to be helping.

"Come on this will good we can sit up by the lookout the views nice there"

"It's probably freezing to" Ruby sarcastically responded walking off ahead carrying the basket of snacks everyone else lingered for a moment before following they weren't sure what to say or do anymore.

Ruby didn't mean to be snippy but while everyone else was reunited with their family planning for the future she was dreading it what was next for her hanging out with them just made her sadder she couldn't tell them though how can you tell your friends that they only remind you that you've lost everything that ever meant something to you.

"She'll be ok, she just needs time" Mulan told Elsa grabbing her hand a she watched Ruby walk away her expression pained.

"I know, I also know it never goes away"

"What never goes away?"

"The grief that feeling of missing someone" Anna finished and the three started to walk off with Ruby.

"Wait we need one of the walkies before you go"

"Yeah they'd be useless of we had both of them"

Elsa handed Emma one of the radios the "borrowed" from David cruiser they knew their phones wouldn't work that far out and they headed off with killian they decided they could row out to the water while the others looked out for the ship and gave them directions.

"See you out there" Mulan waved as she held up the binoculars to her eyes which gave her a close up of Emma's forehead.

Emma was glad Mary Margret made her put on another layer now it may not have been to cold in town but the breeze of the water was spin chilling Emma looked at her breath in the air smiling when she looked up at killian rowing the little boat out into the water waiting for directions from the others in the lookout.

"You alright love" Killian asked noticed Emma rubbing her shoulders to keep warm.

"How are you not freezing"

"I'm just used to it" Killian smiled looking at her he spent his whole life out on the water

Emma felt bad Killian had been sleeping on the couch ever since she let the Jolly Roger drift away sure she was trying to save killians life but it was his home all his belongings he was running out of clean clothes and Davids stuff didn't quite fit they had to find the Jolly Roger find answers about Liam and Lily.

"Where you listening to Mr Gold at the town meeting"

"Just drop it Swan no matter what he claims we can't accept his help"

"I know, just wish we knew more about the creature that took Lily, how are you so sure it didn't take Liam as well"

"Because I saw my brother die right in front of my eyes his gone and no miracle is going to bring him back"

"Ok" Emma responded she didn't want to push it more Killian was upset.

Killian looked out to the water he didn't mean to shut her down but the fact his brother had died haunted him for so long the idea he was alive scared him it changed everything. The only thing he knew for the past 300 years the only thing kept him going was knowing these three things Liam was his brother, the dark on killed him and he was going to kill the dark one.

"Can you tell me about him, Liam I mean" Emma asked, Killian smiled thoughtful, he hadn't talked about him in so long in fact he probably never told anyone about his brother but it was easy with Emma.

"Well he was fighter and honourable person, not like.." Killian paused" I always remember he used to try his best to keep me in line he always believed there could be a better life for us"

300 years ago in the EF

A black haired boy about fifteen was running down the muddy streets of a seaside town almost knocking into everyone in his path racing as fast as he could he'd only taken a few pieces of fruit from the cart further down but in times like this no one could spare such things he knew he'd be chased but he'd done this before almost every day cutting through the blacksmiths he scaled the small cliff face by the edge, the three oranges bulging in his pocket making the climb difficult.

"Hey BOY, STOP" the grocer yelled but he had lost track of him and the boy kept running through the woods it's was getting thicker and thicker until there was no more and his feet went from dirt to sand a wide smile on his face.

"Killian, were have you been the ships leaving soon"

Killian didn't say anything to his big brother while he looked up him with disapproval, however when Killian held up the three oranges he had stolen moments ago Liam couldn't help but smile and the pair sat by the beach grateful for the feast they didn't get much in the way of rations aboard there well they never called it home it wasn't much of one but they had lived there from a young age when their father abruptly left leaving them to pay out his debts as crew.

"Brother if you keep this up one day you'll get caught and they won't allow you to join the kings navy"

"What are we to do starve" Killian didn't know how to tell his brother he looked up to him so much but he didn't have much interest in joining the Navy he wasn't good with authority he had grown to know those who have power will abuse it every chance they got.

"Look at this one brother" Liam held up a clear stone it was tiny but beautiful and very light

"Still collecting rocks brother"

Liam just groaned standing up reaching out his hand to Killian, they had finished their food and it was time to get back to scrubbing decks.

Now

"Killian" Emma asked he had just stopped talking suddenly lost in thought

Killian stopped reminiscing for a moment grabbing the walkie the next chapter of the story was the worst day of his life and Killian was finding it harder to talk about.

"Sorry love just this story doesn't have a happy ending"

"It's ok if you don't want to talk about it"

"No I need to talk about it, I want you to know me completely no secrets" he smiled

Emma nodded reaching out her hand to hold his when the walkie cracked Mulans voice coming through.

"Hey guys we think we see something over by the rocks on the east side"

"Ok we'll check it out"

"I let you know if I see anything else"

Elsa grabbed the binoculars off Mulan let me see if I can find anything she smiled as if her vision would be better. The pair pretending to fight over the binoculars laughing and shoving each other Anna had a smile from check to check seeing how happy her sister was so used to Elsa locking herself away from the world.

"Here this will warm you up" Ruby said passing Anna the hot chocolate

"Thanks, this is one thing that is the same in every world"

"do you miss it?"

"Home yeah, I hope we go back soon everything here is so strange"

"Didn't you hear we can't go back, there's nothing to go back to" Ruby sounded more glum than ever.

"What no, nobody told me" Anna was surprised she thought they'd be going home soon she looked over at her sister wondering why she was reluctant to tell her.

"Ok so according to our slightly cracked compass where headed east but I don't see anything"

"The mist will clear" Killian looked into the fog hopeful "On my fifteenth birthday I was starring out into a mist similar to this on the old ship where me and Liam lived all I was thinking about was that my next birthday I could be free of that life, but I never aged another day, until I meet you"

300 years ago EF

"Brother get up, I have news" Liam came bounding across the pier to the deck of the ship where Killian was hunched over on his knees scrubbing the floor, Liam grabbed his shoulder almost pulling him up before he could stand so overwhelmed with the news he had for his brother.

"Unless it's that this deck no longer needs to be scrubbed, not interested"

"Come on its your birthday it's time we changed our lives the royal navy is in port we can talk to them try to sign up leave this life" Liam was so filled with hope but Killian wasn't in the same place.

"You're forgetting I turn fifteen today you have to be sixteen to join the navy"

"Well they don't know that come on aren't you sick of this today is our chance to change our lives, together" Liam held out his hand, Killian paused but he took it he didn't believe this could work out but anything was better than this and if he was honest he would spend the rest of his days on the run as long as he had his brother by his side. Killian went back to his work they planned to leave later that day the brothers had no idea the ship's Captain, Blackbeard had been listening to their conversation and was already plotting there demise.

"Keep quiet Killian" Liam whispered when he heard his footsteps creaking on the deck they where sneaking off but Killian was to worried with getting caught always the cocky one unconcerned with the rest of the crew just down below eating there feast thinking Liam and Killian would wait around for leftovers not tonight, everything changed tonight.

"Alright I heard from a friend that the officers are down at the bar we just go in there a find who ever in charge and will be on our way"

"A friend" Killian frowned Liam didn't have any friends the travelled from town to town he even have acquaintances.

"Trust me; things are coming up Jones brothers"

Walking along the pier in silence trying to stay under radar was harder than most would think it was old rickety crews out on deck they couldn't be spotted by anyone Blackbeard had eyes everywhere if they got caught sneaking away they would be facing worse than scrubbing decks. Killian ducked down but he was sure he was seen already he didn't want to check looking over in the distance, Killians eyes went wide smiling for the first time today looks like he was getting a gift it was a magnificent vessel however he smile quickly turned to a frown the ship was subdued on the sand bed something was wrong, someone was calling out for help.

"Wait I think that ships in trouble" Killian was already rushing over, seeing a shadow across the deck he had to help.

"Killian what are you doing"

"They need help" Killian pointed over to the vessel Liam's eyes went wide he sprung into action

"Let's go get it then"

"You go get help I'll meet you there"

Liam nodded they both gave up on sneaking by running across the pier over barrels of rum past many familiar faces, Killian feet hitting the ground faster then he'd ever gone with stolen fruit trying to get to the people trapped in that shipwreck.

"Is anyone out there" Killian yelled into the dark night but he heard no one just the sound of feet around on deck until he heard an all too familiar laugh sending a chill up his spine.

"Blackbeard" Killian mouthed he was looting the shipwreck having done away with its crew.

"Ah boy what are you doing here shouldn't you be cleaning our dinner plates"

The rest of his men cackled they reeked of rum carrying sacks of gold out of the below decks.

"If I were you I'd clear out the Royal Navy on its way here"

"Did you hear that boys we better rush of" Blackbeard joked the rest of his crew laughing with him, something was very wrong they didn't seem at all concerned by the presence of the naval ship down the pier. Liam came into view then three officers right behind him they don't seem surprised by what they saw.

"What going on here then" the oldest one asked he had many badges one his uniform a decorated officer.

"We found this boy raiding the ship sir, always a trouble maker this one and his brother" Blackbeard pointed at Liam, who was shocked what had they got themselves into.

"What no, this is my brother we came here to help" Liam protested

"He looks like trouble to me" the officer insisted, what was going one here Killian steeped back confused then he noticed it a big pouch of gold exactly like the ones on this ship tied to the officers belt they had been paid off and the Jones brothers where in big trouble.

"Looks like these boys are nothing more than pirates" the other shorter officer spat grinning at them

"What's going on here, we are not thieves, and we came here to join the Royal Navy"

Both Blackbeard's crew and the officers laughed shoving Liam to the ground.

"You know what we do to pirates around here"

"Have you no honour" Killian yelled he was fired up but his anger was useless in this situation, powerless. The group closed in on them the brothers stood together but they knew it was useless to fight it was ten against two but they would be swinging back.

Now

The radio cracked for a second the noise interrupting killians story bringing Emma and killians thoughts to the present out on the water just outside Storybrooke.

"Hey guys you're headed in the completely wrong direction are you using the compass" Mulan was frustrated she explained to them how to use the compass she should have gone out there with them.

"What oh crap maybe this compass just doesn't work"

"Here love let me see" Killian held out his hand for the bulky old thing he looked at it sceptically for a moment squinting and looking up at the sky.

Emma was quiet unsure what to say she didn't know how to comfort people it was something she hadn't experienced much of in her life listening to what Killian and Liam went through he was good at hiding it focusing on the task at hand but Emma could tell what happened to him and his brother that night the cuts and bruises healed but it still hurt and it always would, Emma knew what she wanted when she felt alone and betrayed just to have someone be there so she moved closer and without thinking Killian just put his arm around her and the both just sat there for a moment in each other's arms.

"Ok this compass is broken it's not pointing north at all"

"Killian" Emma started but her train of thought changed direction when she noticed something in the distance you could barely make it out but it was Jolly Roger, you could tell from here it was not in great condition sails torn down the only reason it hadn't drifted further out was that it got stuck on some rocks.

"I see it" Killian smiled

"I'm sorry your home its"

"My home is right here" Killian entwined his hand with Emma's, she lightly slid her had across his check and lent in kissing him gently as the boat floated rocking with them killians hands moving to Emma's back accidentally knocking a oar into the water. They both laughed as it splashed sinking to the bottom. Emma's head resting in killians shoulder she continued to giggle now they where one oar down way out at sea they both just laughed because in that moment there plight didn't bother them as they realised home is nothing more than two are arms holding you tight.

"It's ok there an extra one abroad we can get there we can make it back to shore" Killian told her Emma lifted her head nodding.

"You guys ok what feel overboard" Ruby barked into the walkie

"Where ok, we found it"

"Great now get back here its freezing"

"What happened to Mulan?"

"I suspect her and Elsa are up to the same thing you guys are"

"Ok you can head back in if you want go somewhere warm"

"Are you kidding you to will never make it back at this rate watchtower isn't going anywhere"

"Ok will be there soon as we can just got to get something"

Emma and Killian continued to laugh as the struggled to get to the Jolly Roger with one oar rowing in circles for the most part they went making any headway and it got less funny quick.

"Killian we've got to find another way out of this mess"

"As you wish"

Killian had a not so bright idea placing the oar in Emma's hand he grinned at her then quickly rolled over the edge of the boat into the water.

"Killian" Emma gasped what was he thinking that water would be freezing he emerged up ahead still grinning flicking his hair back he stared to pull the boat forward by sliding his Hook through the little ring at the front pulling as he swam forward.

"Not exactly what I had in mind"

"But it works aye" He looked back at her that signature grin on his face.

"I can't believe you did that"

"I'm fine Swan"

Killian was visibly shivering when he stepped onto the deck of the Jolly Roger his former and only home was slightly sunken unable to sail at least for now, that wasn't Emma's priority she quickly climbed aboard after him rushing below deck to find Killian a towel she found something resembling that, old and grey it wasn't clean but it would have to do. Emma turned to see Killian dripping wet making his way down the steps he took off his shirt it slapped down on the wooden floor when he let it go. Emma stepped forward wrapping the towel around him but he was so cold and there where faster ways to warm up. Instincts took over consumed by the moment the droplets off killian hair where trickling down onto Emma's forehead she barely noticed breathing heavy as the kissed neither of them had ever felt this before sure they had kissed but this burn this need to be close was something completely knew and exhilarating. Emma's warmth like fire on Killians cold chest the hands all over the places caressing whatever part of the body they could get their hands on. Killians fingertips ice cold as the slid down Emma's back they tripped over each others feet unable to keep balanced when the stepped into a puddle of water from a small leak in the side of the ship they stopped looking around all over Killians belongs sprawled out on to the floor.

"Killian I'm so sorry it's a mess"

"It perfect, in better condition than it was when Liam and I found it, fixed it then and I'll do it again"

300 years ago EF

Bloody bruised broken the Jones brothers lay on the deck of the jolly Roger leaning against the hull of the ship Liam grabbed a bottle of rum he'd never felt the urge to sip the fowl stuff it turned good men rotten like his father but maybe it was the rum at all and there was no good men a myth a lie he told himself to get through the day so he guzzled it down.

"Liam, at least leave me some"

Without a word he past the bottle to his brother's hands Killian eyed had swelled after being repeatedly pounded by his former crew mates at least this could numb the pain he sipped it savouring the taste.

"Uh smooth" Killian joked it was the worst kind of stuff cheap watered down but the burning as the rum made its way down was nothing compared to the pain Liam was feeling.

"I screwed up brother"

"This isn't your fault"

"Actually"

Liam pulled a parchment out of his pocket it was crinkled slowly opened it up placing it in killians lap, a document with killians name on it but the wrong birthday if this was correct Killian would be turning sixteen today.

"What is this?"

"I made a deal in exchange for some altered documents I was supposed to do something but I couldn't"

"I don't understand a deal with "Killian paused realising every time someone around makes a deal they regret it's with dark one, how could Liam be so foolish or desperate.

"Liam how could you"

"It's ok we can fix I heard about a far off land a whole island of lost boys just like us we can find a home there"

Killian just looked at him shocked what was he talking about all of this he did it for Killian he wouldn't join the Navy without him, Liam could never leave a man behind and neither would Killian.

"Are you with me brother?"

"I follow you anywhere mate"

Killian stood up enjoying the idea anything was better than the life they lead this was new looking around at the broken down ship he could see it all like a day dream of what it could be what he could become.

"I know where we can go, we can use this" Liam pulled a small clear bean out of his pocket

"What is that?"

"Magic" Liam grinned

"You stole that"

"They already think where thieves we might as well play the part"

Killian tried to smile but it was so hard to pretend this was ok after everything he'd been through in his short life one person always remained strong his brother but that boy was gone now finally the darkness had got to him. Killian was usually the thief of the pair in fact he didn't think Liam had stolen a thing in his life even when he was starving Liam was always stubborn that way this betrayal had changed him he was a different man now.

Both brothers' heads looked up when they heard footsteps making their way up the ramp to the deck it didn't sound like there was more than one no match for the brothers Jones so the crept up to the deck ready to ward of anyone from their new found home.

"Wait" A short man with a beer belly and a red beanie he had pulled from his head nervously holding it in his two stubby hands "I come in peace"

"That's what they all say"

"You" Liam gasped never expecting to see the man again how on earth did he find them.

"What going on, you know this man" Killian asked

"Names Smee and I need that bean; I made a lot of promises to some dangerous men"

Killian looked to his brother hoping he would explain himself tell him he didn't know this man or steal from him.

"I was supposed to take this bean and kill him that was the deal but I couldn't, I ran"

"The dark one will be after both of us now" Smee was looking worried

"I spared your life you owe me, you and your men can come with us we will be your Captains"

"Depends where are you headed" Smee asked considering the idea

"Neverland"

"You heard me talking earlier then, me and a few others wanting to travel to a land where time doesn't pass"

"Wait nobody ages" Killian was doubtful about this he didn't trust this man

"You're not the only boys running from their mistakes"

"Meet back here in half an hour, we will set sail"

"You'll have this ship ready to go by then" Smee looked around doubtful

"We can have it somewhat sailable"

He didn't have many options he nodded smiling he was quick to agree not much of a leader but a follower now he could get to his destination he didn't care who lead the pack as long as he was there.

The brothers quickly got to work patching up the ship with whatever they could find a bit like putting a band aid on a bullet hole but it would do keep them afloat until they could reach their destination climbing down to the sand bed they pulled the ship further out to the water to set sail made difficult by all the junk left behind when the ship was raided discarded barrels and hooks on the ground but it was dark now but Killian could still make out his new home in the moonlight it was the first sign of hope he'd ever had in his young life and it was all about to be ripped away.

"Good evening, dearies"

Killian turned around he knew it was him his scaly skin slightly crazed expression he was all to delighted to come here and take their lives but Killian wouldn't be taking a beating for the second tie today.

"Thought you'd show up" Killian pulled a sword he found earlier below deck e=expecting this to not go as planned.

"Do you even know how to use that" He laughed

"Killian run, go" Liam asked his brother hoping he'd run off

"Wait you don't understand I need that bean to find my son, we had a deal"

"You expected us to believe you, nothing but a trickster, a demon" Liam yelled "You knew what was going to happen you knew those officers weren't good men"

Liam charged at him his anger taking over nothing but a sword the Rumplestiltskin reacted faster then he thought he would pulling out a sword of his own, Killian ran over it was two against one it would have been an easy win if they were fighting anyone else but the dark one was immortal their swords could never do any damage not that it mattered they were barely holding off his advance let only striking themselves. They were backing up further and further Killian footwork wasn't quite as good as should be he didn't practice enough tripping over his own feet Killian feel to ground.

"Killian" Liam yelled he was terrified for his brother's life, but he was the one in danger the blade was like hot iron as it skewered through the side of him and he fell the blood pouring out onto the sand.

"No you monster" Killian swung once more at Rumplestiltskin but it was fruitless he easily dodged it

"Give me the magic bean and I will heal your brother"

"No don't make a deal with him" Liam begged but he was out of breath he words mumbled turning pale, Killian had no choice but to bargain with the crocodile.

"Ok, you heal him I'll give it to you and then we go our separate ways"

"Deal" Rumplestiltskin grinned "But I will heal him after I see the bean"

Killian nodded he wanted this over with Liam was fading fast there wasn't time for screwing around Killian reached for the bean.

"No don't do it run, go just leave me" Liam was breathy rapidly trying to get the words out "it's ok brother" Liam placed it in Killians hand. Just as Killian closed his hand around the bean he felt a burning pain as Rumplestiltskin slid the sword threw Killians wrist swiftly he couldn't believe his eyes screaming out in pain as the dark one took his hand and giggled jumping around like this was a game. Killian looked over to his brother his eyes wide he was gone with nothing left he tried to attack the dark one once more he got to his feet grabbing something anything resembling a weapon he could throw at Rumplestiltskin his hand clasped around a hook in the sand he lunged forward digging it into the dark ones chest but it had no affect he pulled it out dropping it to the ground.

"No captain come with us" Smee came up behind Killian pulling him away they went aboard the Jolly Roger the crew already abroad they saw Killian stand up to the dark one they where impressed with his courage but there was no saving Liam now and they sailed away.

"Why did you do that I could have done something?"

"You can't kill the dark one sir"

"I will find a way" Killian yelled as his new found crew tried to tend to his hand

"Where do we go now Captain?"

"To Neverland of course"

Killian threw the magic bean into the water the one Rumplestiltskin mistakenly thought he had and the Jolly Roger and its crew sailed right into the swirling green portal to their new home.

Now

"That's it that's how I became the man I am, that's how I lost my brother he wasn't taken by darkness just a man" they sat there for a moment thinking about it all Emma had no idea how cruel a man Mr Gold was still seeing him as the local pawn shop owner a shady businessman and not a dark wizard, Killian was still cold he needed to change.

"Come on love lets head back; I'll just grab a few supplies"

Killian went off to put on some dry clothes and grab a few things before they made their way back to shore Emma held the oar looking out the small cracked window to the sea the sky was clearing up making room for the sun looks like the trip back would be warmer at least. There was a small bookshelf beside Emma wondered what kind of books Killian had been reading she looked closely them all so old dusty, of course duh Emma your dating a three hundred year old teenager who spent most of his life trapped in Neverland he not going to have the latest best seller. The second book on the shelf was small brown with a familiar symbol as soon as Emma laid eyes on it she recognised the crest much like an epiphany Emma realised what was going on it all made sense what Lily told them about the shadow wouldn't leave until it took both of them that they were marked because they were the ones who set this all in motion, they were the ones who let the demon loose on this world.

"Oh no"

"You alright" Killian ask entering the room fully dressed in dry clothes with a duffle bag of supplies

"Yeah fine, let's get out of here" Emma shoved the book into her coat hiding it following Killian out to the deck

"Isn't she amazing" Killian stood on the deck proudly his arm around Emma's shoulders but all Emma could see was that the sail had fallen and there was a big hole on the side of it.

"Killian where standing on a shipwreck"

"Exactly"

"You know I never really thought about it until now but why didn't I ever get a heater" Mary Margret was thoughtful, Emma and Killian where still trying to warm up they all has their jackets on inside but she was too tired to really think it was another long day at town hall but it was over for now.

"Well this apartment was a part of the curse, the queen wouldn't want you living comfortably" David was still a bit iffy on the subject of Regina everyone was so complacent even though she was missing and had here magic back the town decided they didn't want to poke and the bee's nest basically and just leave it be.

"Hey where going to be ok, we'll find out what Regina's planning where she's hiding we've defeated her before"

In the kitchen Emma and Killian where happily making grilled cheese sandwiches like they were normal teenagers not living in fear, that hadn't just had their world turned upside down, talking about their day making eyes at each other David had to look away.

"Before she was coming after us now she'll want revenge again, Emma broke the curse she will come for her"

"Maybe, I'm not so sure she saved her from the wolf in the sheriff's station"

"We don't know for sure that what she was trying to do" David wasn't going to let it drop first thing tomorrow him and Graham had already decided they would be knocking on the door of Regina Mills house.

"We will stay close shouldn't be too hard with everyone back at school tomorrow" Mary Margret smiled happy for things to return to normal.

"What" Emma and Killian had just walked over hearing the end of the conversation.

"You guys better have an early night, bright and early tomorrow back to Storybrooke high"

"I thought we could push it for a few more days at least" Emma slumped, did this mean she still had to do the chemistry test on Thursday but how could they reopen the school so soon.

"Who's going to be the principle?"

"I am, for now"

"Great and I thought after fifteen years I couldn't finally graduate" Killian joked he never really done the whole school thing properly, maybe this time he would take it seriously.

"And from now on your going be actually attending all classes, both of you" Mary Margret was serious David's fears where real she knew that it would be better for everyone if they were where they said they'd be from now on staying out of trouble.

"Emma" Killian almost whispered as they sat down at the table" Is there something you're not telling me you've been unusually quiet since we left the Jolly Roger"

"There is something, what happened to your brother had nothing to do with what where facing now we really can't trust Mr Gold"

"Is that all Swan?"

"Yeah, you where right" Emma rolled her eyes as she said it smirking, Killian nudge her and the subject was dropped for now. However that wasn't the end of the story the next part Killian never knew about but Rumplestiltskin never backs out of a deal he did heal Liam after all.

300 years ago EF

Pleased with himself Rumplestiltskin celebrated as the Jolly Roger sailed away leaving him alone on the beach but he wasn't really alone the shadow was seeking him out sensing his power wanting to consume it.

Liam chuckled quietly as he starred up at the night sky he may be drawing his last breath but he brother was going to be ok they had fooled the dark one.

"Well a deals a deal" Rumplestiltskin laughed as he held Killian hand confident the bean was inside, he flicked his wrist he healing Liam's injury standing up relieved and confused he thought he was dead what was happening.

"Relax dearie, I never go back on my word" Rumplestiltskin pulled open Killians hand only to find a small clear rock inside not a magic bean. Furious he starting chocking Liam who had barley started breathing again.

"That's too bad" Liam coughed smirking he'd already made peace with his death but there are far worse things "Because my brother already on his way to a new home and all you have is a rock"

"What have you done" Rumplestiltskin was in disappear he couldn't believe it he was to confident they tricked him, and he had lost his chance to find bealfire he would make the boy pay.

The dark ones attack brought out the shadow from the cover of the trees it appeared small closing in quick on Rumplestiltskin it could taste the darkness all the lives he'd taken all for the good of finding his son it was all consuming but when the creature got close nothing happened for once the dagger protecting the dark one the creature could not consume the darkness if it had a host.

"This is new" Rumplestiltskin joked he decided to bail out he disappeared back to his castle

Liam was alone on the beach now he tried to run but he was already surrounded he changed direction ran towards the sea unfortunately once the creature had a target there was no escape and Liam certainly had a lot of darkness in him after today it sucked him back into its grasp he fell into another realm.

"The trick is to have more than one type of cheese and really layer it" Emma explained to David as he placed some mozzarella over the slice of tasty cheese before putting the sandwich in the grill.

"You know a lot about grilled cheese"

"Well me and Lily used to make them with whatever we could find in peoples fridges we made a few daring combinations" Emma smiled as she told the story but it faded fast thinking of Lily remembering she was gone and knowing it was her fault Emma couldn't hide her guilt.

"Don't worry we'll find her it's what our family does" David smiled wrapped his arm around Emma he could tell something was off she had been quiet tonight what had happened out in the water today. David was about to ask when he heard footsteps walking up to the door.

There was a solid knock it was odd it didn't sound like the impatient knockings of Leroy or their usual night time visitors, Mary Margret got up to answer it and they continued with what they were doing David took a bite the grilled cheese exploding out of the sandwich onto his shirt.

"It's good, better then Granny's" David smiled at his daughter trying to get her to be happy for a moment forget about the weight she had on her shoulders he should be the one to carry it and he would do his best.

"Who's at the door" Emma asked as Mary Margret looked over confused she stepped closer to them.

"There looking for Lily, but I don't think there from here, Storybrooke I mean"

"That's not possible Emma is the only one to ever come into town" Killian walked over curious as to what was happening.

"Everything's different know" David was concerned how long had they been here, what had they thought of this town what if they saw magic.

Emma walk over people looking for Lily was all she had to know where they her friends family what where they doing she had to tell them what happened but she recognised at least one of the faces when she peered through the doorway it was the child services worker who used to work on her case, taking Emma from home to home the only constant person in her life really she was always there until Emma got locked away.

"Emma Swan I should have known" The women standing in the doorway look a little taken aback not expecting to see her but she smiled she hadn't been working Emma's case for a few over a year now she wondered what had happened to her.

"Lily's not here" Emma simply stated walking off to her room it terrified her every time she saw that face it meant she was leaving but this time was different right.

NOTES: hey yeah bit late but its here hope you like been planning this one for a while and as usual it was longer then planned I cant help myself :))

NEXT CHAPTER: back to school but Emma is concerned with that she found a way to save the town from the night demon but it comes at a price meanwhile David and Graham try to find Regina and some answers about the curse and there visitors.