Okay, y'all, this one-shot and the next were one request, but there was no way to make it work as one installment. The request was for an alternate version of "My Happy Ending", and very few of these awesome ideas are actually mine. I just turned them into an amazing story! Enjoy!
"Mom, Dad, are you guys even sure that this is a good idea," Emma began as she gestured around the diner before continuing, "The Evil Queen is still out there doing who knows what, and I'd rather be out there trying to stop her."
"You should be resting, love. You have our little lad or lass to think about," Killian pointed out as he placed his hand on her still flat stomach.
"Hook does have a point, Emma. As evil as the Evil Queen is, she wants to harm you, not your baby. She won't strike while you're pregnant," Snow conceded.
Emma sighed before she nodded her head in agreement. She then spoke, "I hope Granny put the extra cocoa in my hot chocolate – I've been craving chocolate all day."
"Among other various foods all week," Killian added with a grin. His girlfriend simply shrugged before she told him, "Well, thanks to you, I'm now eating for two," with a grin of her own.
Everyone laughed at that before David questioned, "Speaking of those eating for two, shouldn't Belle be joining us for lunch?"
"Emma and I left her at the library, but she assured us that she would be along soon," Killian answered. Just as the words left his mouth, the brunette walked through the door, her hand resting on her small bump.
As soon as she sat down, Granny came over with everyone's drinks. Snow told Belle, "I hope you don't mind – we ordered you some chamomile tea."
"Of course I don't mind. Thank you," Belle replied with a smile. Snow smiled back and nodded in response.
When everyone had their drinks, Granny took everyone's order before heading back into the kitchen.
Surprisingly pleasant conversation ensued around the table. For a moment, the impending doom surrounding them was forgotten.
However, that bliss was soon forgotten when Emma took a sip of her hot chocolate followed by Belle taking a sip of her tea. A frown formed on both their faces when they realized that something wasn't right.
"Guys, I think that something is…" Emma began, only to be cut off by pain shooting through her, accompanied by the growth of her stomach. Across from her, Belle let out a cry of anguish, as she held on to her own enlarging stomach.
"Mom, what's going on?" Henry worriedly asked, looking between both women.
"What's going in is the Evil Queen," Regina announced as she charged through the door. She then took a deep breath and furthered explained, "She baited me to the farmhouse and told me her plan – something about using the babies as a sick bargaining chip – only to try and stop me from helping," as she frustratedly planted her hands on hips.
"As scintillating as this conversation is, we don't have bloody time for it! Emma and Belle are both in bloody labor!" Killian shouted, as he held on to Emma.
"He's right," Snow agreed as she helped Belle. She then continued, "We should get them to the convent. The fairies' magic can protect both of them, as well as the babies."
Regina didn't wait for discussion before she poofed all of them to the convent.
When Emma and Belle were both settled in beds at the convent, Regina and David went on the lookout for the Evil Queen and Rumplestiltskin. Much to Henry's annoyance, Regina and Emma wanted him to be safe inside Regina's vault with Robin and Zelena, as well little Neal and Robyn.
Snow was currently wiping down Belle's forehead with a rag while Emma was holding a death grip on Killian's hand as a contraction tore through her.
"Swan, I've only got the one hand – I'd appreciate it if you didn't break the other one," Killian tried to lighten the mood.
Emma's only response was another scream. A moment later, Belle yelled out, "Ah! He's coming!"
"Already?" Killian questioned, his voice a mixture of confusion and concern as he looked over at his friend.
He then felt Emma squeeze his hand and when he looked over at her, she told him, "Our baby is too, Killian."
His blue eyes widened with sheer panic and worry. He was only able to feel relief when he heard Blue's voice, "Don't worry, Hook, she'll be fine."
The fairy then walked over to Belle and continued, "Both of you will," before she placed the brunette's copy of Her Handsome Hero on the small table between the two beds.
Blue then made her way back to Emma and positioned herself at the foot of the bed. "Are you ready for this, Savior?" she asked.
Emma nodded, and Blue told her to start pushing. Belle had already started bringing her baby boy into the world.
The cries of the two women could be heard throughout the convent. They were soon accompanied by cries of newborns. Belle and Emma both exhaustedly sank against their pillows.
"You did it, love," Killian told his girlfriend before he kissed her sweaty forehead.
"We did it," Emma corrected with a smile. He smiled back and she continued, "We created that beautiful life."
Killian's smile only grew before he pulled her in for a sweet and loving kiss. When they pulled away, Blue was walking toward them with a pink bundle.
She smiled as she told them, "Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl." Emma and Killian both smiled brightly as the baby was passed to the new mom.
"Oh, Killian, she is so beautiful," Emma admired.
"That she is, love. Just like you," he responded before he kissed his girlfriend's forehead. He then did the same to their daughter.
When he looked up, he took her little fist in his hand and began talking softly to her. Emma smiled at the sight before she craned her neck in order to see Belle.
"Hey, Belle, how's the little guy doing?"
Belle didn't look up as she answered. "He is amazing. I can already tell how strong he'll be."
"Just like his mother," Snow added with a smile. The brunette returned it in response before looking back down at her little boy. She then began gently rocking him.
However, the joy that encompassed all in the room was soon overtaken by Belle's sobs.
"What's wrong?" Snow asked she came to sit beside the new mom.
"It's Rumple. He's not going to stop until he cuts our son from his fate, and I won't let that happen," Belle answered with determination in her voice.
Snow sensed her tone and perceived, "You have a plan, don't you?"
Belle simply nodded before she called over the Blue Fairy. The new mom then spoke, "Blue, I need you to take him somewhere safe, and I need you to promise me that you'll protect him."
"Are you sure, Belle? I don't know when you'll be able to see him again," Blue cautioned.
"You know what Rumple is capable of and the lengths he'll go to. I can't let him get to our son," Belle pleaded. Blue nodded as a way of respecting her wishes.
Belle then grabbed the book from the table before she looked down at her son and told him, "My Gideon…strong and brave…a hero for all time. Don't you ever forget how much I love you."
The brunette kissed her son's forehead before carefully passing him and the book to Blue. Snow ran a comforting hand over Belle's arm.
Before Blue could take Gideon, Emma addressed the fairy, "I need you to take her, too."
"What?" both Snow and Killian exclaimed, as the former rose to sit on the other side of her daughter.
"The Evil Queen is still out there – I won't let her harm our little girl," Emma explained, as she reached over to squeeze her boyfriend's hand.
"Love, are you certain that sending our daughter to another realm is really the best course of action?" Killian pointed out.
"I have to make sure she is safe – I want our little girl to have her best chance," Emma told him, with tears forming in her green eyes.
Snow nodded in understanding before hugging her daughter. She then bent down and kissed her granddaughter's forehead before bidding the little girl goodbye. She then left the couple alone.
"Look, Killian, I'm sorry that I sprang this on you, but…" Emma began, but she was cut off by her boyfriend.
"I understand, Swan," Killian assured her as he soothingly ran his hook up and down her back.
"You do?" she asked with a bit of surprise in her voice.
"Of course, love," he began. He then took a breath and continued, "If there's anyone's gut I trust, it's yours, Swan. You found your parents, you broke the curse, and you have saved this town more times than I can count on one hand. You are bloody amazing, and I know that our daughter inherited your strength."
Emma smiled at him before she rested her forehead against his. They stayed like that for only a moment before she pulled back and told him, "She will find us."
"I know she will. Just like you, she is the product of true love – the lightest magic of all. I believe in her just like I believe in you," Killian told her with a smile before kissing her softly.
When he looked back down at his daughter, he ran his finger over her cheek. As soon as she opened her eyes to look at him, an idea struck him.
"My little Alena – the name is Greek for light. It's the perfect name for you, darling."
"It's beautiful, Killian. Just like our daughter," Emma agreed. Her boyfriend then turned to face her and kissed her sweetly.
A moment later, they heard Blue, "I hate to interrupt, but I must leave now so I can bring Gideon and Alena to safety. That protection spell will only be able to withstand the Evil Queen and Rumplestiltskin for so long."
"Of course. We understand," Emma told her. She and Killian then both kissed their little girl before she spoke, "Goodbye, Alena. I hope you know how much Daddy and I love you."
Emma then handed her baby girl to Blue, who put her in a baby carrier as she did with Gideon. A moment later, Blue transformed into her fairy form and flew out the window.
Killian then wrapped his arms around his girlfriend and placed a kiss in her hair. She was fighting back tears as she spoke, "I know we did the right thing, but…"
"It doesn't make it any less painful," Belle interceded, as she looked over at Emma. The two women exchanged an understanding look before the door to the room flung open.
"Sorry I'm late. I was rather busy," the Evil Queen announced with a devious smile.
She then jovially clasped her hands together as she continued, "Now, where are those babies?" looking between Emma and Belle.
However, her eyebrows furrowed when she noticed the absence of the two infants. When she saw the open window, she marched toward it and scowled when she saw the blue light in the distance.
She turned back around and firmly planted her hands on her hips. She set her glare on Snow and angrily seethed, "You had something to do with this."
"I had nothing to do with Emma and Hook's decision to send their daughter away, but we both know I made the exact same one to protect her from you. And I would gladly do it again if it meant defeating you," Snow rebutted.
"I wouldn't count on succeeding this time, Snow White. I never make the same mistake twice," the Evil Queen threatened.
She then set her sights on Emma and fumed, "And you. I should have known you'd do something like this – you Charmings are all the same. I should have killed you when I had the chance."
"You couldn't succeed then, and you sure as hell won't harm our daughter. We'll make sure of that," Emma fired back, as she entwined she and Killian's fingers.
"We'll see about that, Miss Swan," the Evil Queen stated. She then disappeared in a cloud of purple smoke.
Emma, Killian, Snow, and Belle all breathed a sigh of relief. The blonde then announced, "We should find Dad and Regina, as well as everyone else, and regroup."
"Swan, you just gave birth – you should be resting," Killian cautioned, running a soothing hand up and down her back.
Emma took a deep breath before she argued, "The Evil Queen isn't going to stop – not to mention the hooded figure. We have to stay one step ahead."
"And your father and I, as well as Hook, Regina, Robin, and Zelena, are more than capable of doing that. Hook is right – you need to rest, sweetie," Snow told her daughter.
Emma sighed before she pointed out, "I know you guys can handle this, but this is my fight. I can't let anyone fight this battle for me. Besides that, I'm the Savior – it's my job to protect everyone. Especially those I love."
Both Snow and Killian sighed before the dark-haired man spoke, "You always were a stubborn lass." He then exchanged a knowing look with Snow before he continued, "And you're right."
He then kissed her forehead before Snow added, "But you're going to take it a bit easier," with a tone that meant no argument.
Emma rolled her eyes, which earned a chuckle from Killian and Belle, before the blonde nodded her compliance.
A few minutes later, Emma was dressed and was about to follow her mother, who was already making her way from the convent.
Though Belle had gotten dressed, she was sitting by the window, staring off into the distance. The couple exchanged a knowing look before Emma squeezed her boyfriend's hand and kissed him sweetly. She then left the room.
Killian then walked over to the brunette and told her, "You know, love, you're still welcome to join us. We could use your research skills."
Belle offered a small smile as she replied, "Thank you, Killian, but I should stay here. I know Rumple is looking for me."
"And you're sure you want to face the Crocodile by yourself?" he asked.
"I appreciate your concern, Killian, but I did what I had to in order to protect Gideon, and I won't apologize for it. I'm more than prepared to face Rumple," Belle answered, with determination in her voice.
Killian offered his friend a smile as he told her, "Glad to hear it, love." He then took a deep breath and continued, "I should get going."
"Of course. Emma needs you," Belle sympathetically responded.
He nodded at her before he turned to head out the room, mentally preparing himself for what was sure to be the coming chaos.
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The next few weeks were, as predicted, rather chaotic. As Emma predicted, the Evil Queen had a plan B since she couldn't get to Alena. Figuring out that plan, however, was another thing entirely.
Rumplestiltskin was also proving to be a challenge. He was determined to find his son by any means necessary - even if it meant blackmailing Emma and her family to help.
During one of those unpleasant searches in Gold's shop, Emma and Killian came across a fate-altering object: the sword that Emma had seen in her visions. The sword that was meant to kill her.
Discovering that sword seemed to be a summons for the hooded figure to make his or her appearance that night. After the Evil Queen confronted him or her, the hooded figure turned her into a snake before moving toward the target: the Savior.
Emma and her family sensed the dark magic and she, her parents, Killian, and Regina headed outside.
With sword in hand, Emma stepped on Main Street, ready to face her fate.
"Ready to die, Savior?" a male voice taunted from under the hood.
"I will protect my family," Emma determinedly responded. She then taunted back, "Are you too much of a coward to show me who I'm facing?"
"I'd heard you were a fiery one," he told her with amusement in his voice. He then lifted the black hood from his head and continued, "I'm Gideon."
"I only know one Gideon, and he's a lot younger than you."
Gideon grinned before he spoke, "I was raised by the Black Fairy in a realm where time ran differently."
"The Black Fairy, huh? Let me guess, she sent you to do her dirty work," Emma told him.
Rage then filled his eyes, and he swung his sword at her. Luckily, she blocked it just in time.
"I don't take orders from anyone, Savior," Gideon seethed. He then stepped back for a moment, only to strike at Emma from a different angle.
He then smugly continued, "Unlike you."
"What the hell is that supposed to mean?" Emma questioned as they continued to fight.
"You spend all your time fighting for other's happiness. For their happy endings. But you'll never have one of your own."
"That's where you're wrong," Emma began as she shoved him back. She then took a breath and continued, "I have my son. My parents. The man I love. My friends. And I also have a daughter out there somewhere. I may have done nothing but fight since I came here, but they have all been by my side because we are a family. And you will never take that away from me."
Gideon stalled at her words and sincerely told her, "That's really quite touching." He then took a breath and continued, "But it isn't going to help you live," the determination returning in his voice.
"I know it won't," Emma responded, her voice never wavering.
Their swords then began clinking once more, and for a few minutes, that was the only sound that was heard.
Gideon then told her, "You fight well, Savior, but you know you can't win. No amount of sword skills or light magic can save you now."
"That doesn't mean I'm giving up without a fight," Emma retorted before successfully parrying Gideon's blow and pushing him backwards.
Both of them were breathing heavily before they were at it again. She then told him, "The thing about light is that it doesn't destroy darkness. It can only create more light. I am a hero. I am the Savior. And I will do what all saviors do. I will give hope – no matter the cost."
She then dropped her sword on the asphalt and heard Killian scream, "No!"
Gideon looked back and forth between the blade and the woman in front of him. He then told her, "I'm truly sorry, Emma. But this is my happy ending."
Emma only smiled slightly before Gideon thrust the sword into her. A white light engulfed her as he pulled the blade away.
Emma's family watched helplessly and in horror as her life slipped away.
Across town at the sorcerer's mansion, a portal appeared through the magical door. The Black Fairy emerged with a victorious smile.
"Now my work can begin."
"I wouldn't count on it," a female voice came from behind her. The Black Fairy turned around to be met with a white hooded figure.
Before the Black Fairy could even speak, she was stunned with some sort of potion by the figure.
The Black Fairy scoffed as she spoke, "You must have no idea who I am if you think this little potion will stop me."
"I don't need to stop you," the woman responded. A moment later, a heart – Gideon's heart – appeared in her hand.
The Black Fairy's eyes widened as she said, "No," with genuine shock in her voice.
"You will never hurt anyone again," the figure threatened before she disappeared.
When she arrived at the scene on Main Street, the light had faded and Emma was collapsed on the asphalt road.
"Your story is over, Savior," Gideon gloated while Charming was holding back an enraged Killian.
"That's what you think," the figure determinedly stated.
Gideon turned around and asked, "Who do you thi…"
He was cut off when his heart was slammed back into his chest. A moment later, a pulse of light erupted around Storybrooke, bringing Emma back.
Gideon clutched his chest as he told the figure, "My heart. How did you get it from the Black Fairy?"
"I had to get creative, and I had some help," she responded.
"How can I thank you?" he earnestly asked.
"Just go find your parents. Leave everyone else to me," she answered with a smile.
Gideon offered a small smile before he disappeared in a cloud of red smoke.
Emma then walked over to the white-hooded figure and sincerely told her, "Thank you for saving me." She then took a breath and continued, "But I'm not sure how you did it."
"Well, that's quite the story," the figure began.
"One that you won't get to tell," the Black Fairy interrupted.
When the figure turned around, the Black Fairy continued, "You know, that potion was quite clever. The way you combined squid ink with a reverse locater spell to stun me and retrieve Gideon's heart. Unfortunately, it's not nearly enough to defeat me."
Her expression then turned to pure rage and fury as she raised her hands. Before she could blast any magic, however, she felt a blast hit her.
She turned around and was met with two women, both clad in white. One had blonde hair while the other had black.
"You," the Black Fairy seethed toward the blonde woman.
"Your reign of evil has lasted long enough," the blonde woman spat back. She then shared a quick knowing look with the other white-clad women. They nodded before blasting a powerful wave of light magic toward the Black Fairy.
Despite her efforts, Fiona was powerless against that amount of light magic.
"It's back to the Void for you – permanently," the blonde woman spoke.
"No!" the Black Fairy screamed, but it was to no avail. A moment later, she disappeared through a portal.
The three women then placed their hands by their sides and took a few moments to catch their breath.
Emma was doing the same, and Killian was by her side in an instant. "Swan, are you alright?"
"Yeah, I'm fine," she answered. She then looked to the white-hooded figure and observed, "You were channeling my magic."
"That can't be possible," Regina commented, with astonishment in her voice.
"I believe I have an answer for that," the figure in the white hood responded. For the first time all night, her voice cracked.
Before she could elaborate, the dark-haired woman interrupted, "As much as I hate to break this up, I have to be going."
She then bid goodbye to the other two women. She exchanged a heartfelt farewell with the blonde woman before she simply faded from existence.
The woman in the white hood then turned to Emma and Killian and began, "I have some explaining to do."
"Someone needs to explain what the hell happened," Regina quipped.
Everyone couldn't help but chuckle before Snow added, "What she means is that we're all rather confused."
The figure nodded before she lifted the white hood from her head, revealing short blonde hair and green eyes.
"Bloody hell, Swan, she looks like you," Killian stated, his blue eyes going wide.
The woman in question couldn't help but smile as she spoke, "There's a reason for that. Our family always finds each other, and I found you two just like you wanted. I'm your daughter – I'm Alena." Tears were now forming in her eyes.
For a few minutes, neither Emma nor Killian could speak. She finally told Alena, "But you're an adult – how is this possible? It's not like you were cursed or anything."
"I can shed some light there," the other woman chimed in. She then took a deep breath and explained, "Like Gideon, Alena was raised in a realm where time ran differently. It's called the Light Realm, and I raised her. I'm the White Fairy, but you all can call me Ciana."
Time seemed to stand still as Killian and Emma turned their focus from Ciana back to Alena.
"It's really you, love," Killian stated, his eyes now brimming with tears.
Alena simply nodded before she pulled her parents in for a crushing hug, one they happily returned.
"You really did it, kid. You found us," Emma told her daughter.
A moment later, they pulled away, and Alena said, "You guys believed I would, but I can't take all the credit. Ciana helped me a lot."
"It was nothing. That's what families are for," Ciana said with a smile.
Everyone's eyebrows knitted in confusion before Snow came to a realization.
"I remember my mother telling me stories of her great grandmother. She said she made a great sacrifice for her daughter, but she wasn't sure exactly what it was. My great, great grandmother's name was Ciana."
Ciana simply smiled and nodded in response.
After everyone spent a few minutes processing, Emma surmised, "Based on the fact that my mom, myself, Alena, and Henry even exist, I'm guessing you were once human?"
"Yes, I was. That sacrifice I made for my daughter – Dawn – turned me into a fairy. She's actually the one who aided in defeating the Black Fairy. Though she died long ago and was able to move to a place of peace, Zeus allowed her to come back to rid the world of evil," Ciana began. She then took a breath and continued, "Although, the story of my sacrifice will require more of an explanation – it's a bit complicated."
"Much of our lives centers around complications. But I think I can speak for everyone when I say that this is one we'd like to hear," David chimed in with a smile.
Ciana smiled back before she cautioned, "It's quite the story. It may take a while to tell it."
"We've always got time for family," Snow told her with a smile.
Ciana nodded before Emma suggested, "How about we head to Granny's?"
There were nods of approval before the group began making their way toward the diner.
Emma, Killian, and Alena were walking side-by-side as he told his daughter, "I'm sure Henry will be rather excited to meet his younger…uh, that is older sister?"
Emma and Alena both chuckled before the former said, "I think we should just leave it at sister."
"I think that's probably wise, love," Killian agreed.
They then arrived at Granny's, and he made a move to open the door, but Alena's voice stopped him.
"Wait. There's something I want to tell you guys."
Emma and Killian exchanged a knowing look before the blonde began, "I know you're probably made at us for giving you away, but…"
"I'm not mad," Alena answered honestly.
"You're not?" both Emma and Killian asked in surprise.
"No. I will admit I was for a while, but Ciana helped me see the truth. It was difficult to truly understand everything for myself because, well, I'm stubborn, and I did lose my temper once or twice," Emma and Killian grinned at that, "But I learned to see that you guys only wanted me to have my best chance. And I got it."
A bright smile erupted across Emma and Killian's faces before they pulled Alena in for another hug. They stayed embraced until Alena complained, "Uh, Mom, Dad, can't breathe."
The proud parents pulled away and Killian apologized, "Sorry, love." Alena simply waved it off.
Emma then said, "Okay, you two, we have a story to hear."
Killian and Alena both nodded before the three of them walked inside, ready to hear what was sure to be quite the intriguing tale.
I hope you guys all enjoyed part one of "A Different Happy Ending"! Part two will mostly be a prequel consisting of Ciana's story, and I hope y'all are looking forward to it!