Emma missed her bug, but after going into hiding, a yellow car was too noticeable. Plus, having an automatic car meant that Killian could learn to drive. Even if he hated it and he preferred sailing to 'moving in a metal death trap.' They were silent as they drove, Killian's hand tight on Emma's thigh as she drove. Henry for once not on his phone, or gameboy. Biting his lip as he looked outside to the rainy sky. Emma sighed and glanced at her speed. She was going way too slow, but it was going to fast.

It only took an hour to get to the familiar town line. Before they crossed Emma pulled over, turning the engine off.

"We need to assume that as soon as I cross, he will know I'm here." Emma said quietly, turning to look at their family. Her family. She smiled tightly, however she was sure it came across pained.

"Henry. Stay with hope in the car."

Henry nodded. Thankful that Hope was still asleep. They hadn't discussed what would happen once Emma and Killian got cursed.

They didn't need to.

Emma took a deep breath before turning to him.

"I love you." She smiled sadly. "And..." She hated how tears sprung to her eyes.

" And remind her too?" She nodded at Hope.

"I love you too," Henry whispered. "I promise, every day."

Killian twisted in his seat, pulling a blanket out. "Get down lad, and don't come out until it's over." His face softened. "Look after yourself… both of you."

"Of course dad." Henry didn't know when he started calling Killian dad, sometime after Hope was born. He pulled the blanket over himself and Hope.

Emma checked that it covered them properly before getting out of the car.

"Ready love?" Killian breathed. Emma nodded. Kissing him deeply.

"I love you."

"Love you too," Killian whispered. "I said I would never let you go again."

Emma smiled. "Then don't let me go. You're staying right here." She pulled his hand to her heart. "No matter what. Fate will pull us back together again."

Emma took a deep breath, her hand tight in Killians before stepping over the town line.

Emma let out a gasp as her magic flowed through her, she lifted her hand, which was glowing.

"Quick." Killian breathed. She turned, allowing her magic to burst out of her hand, flying towards the car.

"Emma Swan."

Emma frowned turning back to face the figure who was now stood in the middle of the street.

"Neal?"

"I've been waiting for you." He smiled, dressed in casual jeans and a jacket.

"You… you set the curse?" Killian asked, "But we thought the Dark one…"

Neal let out a laugh, holding out his hand, the dagger appearing in his fingers.

"I tried to bring papa back, it didn't work, the darkness had to go somewhere…" Neal smirked as he took in their shocked faces. "Hope you are not too disappointed that you cannot skin your crocodile."

"You... You're the dark one? You hate magic!" Emma's hand tightening on Killian. Neal slowly nodded.

"I did." He agreed. "Until you and Henry left me. When you would have preferred him." He scowled at Killian. "To come with you..."

"How did you cast the curse?" Emma asked. "You needed a heart."

"I didn't. Papa did." Neal shrugged. "We managed to bring him back for just long enough to cast the curse. Then he died, and the darkness is now me." He chuckled. Killian gasped as the puzzle clicked in his head. Gold would need a heart, it would of either been Neal or...

"Belle. What happened to her?" Killian demanded. Neal let out a laugh.

"You should have seen Papa's face! I held the dagger over him and ordered him to crush her heart. The last thing he saw before his own death was hers." He smirked.

"Why? Your father died? Belle... Why have you done this!" Emma shouted, moving her body in front of Killian, she knew he wouldn't hurt her, but he would hurt her husband.

"I was trying to get back to you and Henry! Where is he?"

"He's 18. He can do what he likes. He chose to get as far away as he could from here. He's gone."

Neal's face twisted in anger.

"You kept him from me!" He shouted. "My boy, you kept him from me! What, and let the pirate replace me?" He looked over her shoulder to where Killian stood. "When we came back, I knew. I looked for you and knew you had managed to escape. I knew you would find her. That's why I had Jack slip her a love potion. True loves kiss wouldn't work."

"You missed something on that assessment." Emma smiled. "It worked. Regina kept my feelings for Killian in my head. Can't be forced into love when you already have true love." She looked lovingly at Killian.

"You lost. Mate." Killian slowly moved beside Emma. His voice was careful and soft. "Give everyone their memories back. You've taken five years from Emma and her family. If you love her, give her them back."

"No, I don't think I will," Neal smirked, his hand flying out as Killian gasped, falling to his knees as he clawed at his throat.

"No! No please!" Emma shouted rushing forward, hand rising.

"Ah ah ah." Neal grinned. "One more move and I'll snap his neck." Emma froze.

"Neal… please. Don't hurt him." She whispered, heart, pounding as she watched Killian's face go red.

Nale walked towards her. His eyes slipping to her hand. "You… You married him?" He asked, spotting the ring on her hand.

"3 years ago." Killian gasped.

"Emma. I thought you had better taste." He said sadly. "Well. Here is another choice." He handed her a needle. "One prick of the finger. That's all I want."

"If I refuse?"

"I wouldn't refuse if I was you." His fingers tightened, Killian let out a loud grunt.

"I'll do it. Just don't hurt him." Emma whispered, taking a breath before turning to Killian.

"Find me." She breathed, the needle piercing her skin, her eyes closed and she fell to the floor. Neal let Killian go, swiping his hand through the air, Emma disappearing in black smoke.

"Emma!" Killian shouted, scrambling over to where she had just been. "Kill me then." Killian spat. "Go on get it over with!"

"Not planning on it." His hand swept the air. Killian flying backward to the floor. "I want you too hurt. Like I have. I want you to watch, while Emma is happy. With me. And you can't do anything." He whispered, hand keeping Killian down as he struggled through invisible bonds.

With a flick of his wrist, Killian also vanished in black smoke.

Neal looked around letting out a triumphant laugh. His eyes narrowed at the car, walking to the line.

He sighed as he stopped just before crossing over. Before snapping away.

Henry slowly got out of the car. Looking at the spot where his father was.

He knew it would be Neal.

He lifted Hope out of her seat. Her bright blue eyes blinking up confused.

"Heny?"

"Yeah, it's me. Mom used magic, so I don't look like me." He touched his face. He felt older, more lines on his face.

"Mama?"

"She needs our help. Remember? We need to save Mama and Papa." Henry told her as they began walking through the forest. He had been a little worried that Neal would know that he had crossed the town line, however, they were not interrupted as they walked down to the docks. He smiled as in the distance, just outside the boundary. The Jolly Roger was waiting for them. He held Hope's hand as he let out a long breath. It was up to them now, everyone was gone. It was just an 18 year old and 5 years old. Them against the world.

"Let's save our family," Hope said quietly.