As we were led around in Camelot there was much to take in, from a pirate perspective you could say there were many jewels that could have been stolen. Arthur had maids leading us around so when we came to a big room seeing him and his knights coming down I stayed close to Killian. We were so not dressed for this anymore as we were from Storybrook. Killian kept me close and I felt him get close to my ear.

"Easy Luv, you don't need to be worried." Killian said

Sound of trumpets was heard as a man started introducing people. "Introducing his royal highness, King Arthur." He said as Arthur made his way to us and he made a slight bow with his head. "And now allow me to introduce the loveliest creature in all of camelot- my Queen, Guinevere." he said as he made a motion.

I noticed the woman had a nice dress on and was walking down to us and we all bowed "Your Majesty." Snow said

"the pleasure is ours. We have been awaiting your arrival from the moment we heard Merlin's prophecy." Guinevere said

"Well we hope you haven't been waiting too long." David said

"Only a decade or so." Arthur said

David chuckled "Ah, Sorry."

"I'll wager it's been worth the wait." Arthur said and looked at all of us "And as a bonus, it's given us more than enough time to prepare a ball in your honor tonight."

I was speechless and quiet as I was nervous that I could lose it anytime with unknown people surrounding me. I felt a surge of calmness go through me and I closed my eyes as I looked down seeing my two sons little hand glowing with magic. I was touched he was that worried about me during this time of need and I knew there was more to come. Zelena threatened to expose me to Regina but Regina used magic to take away her voice.

Killian took me aside where no one was going but Liam followed us since he wouldn't let go of my hand. I saw the concern in Killian's eyes about a ball and a chance I can go dark at any moment. He looked around before looking at Liam and then at me.

"we don't have time to waste on a bloody dance." Killian said, "the darkness is within you."

"I'm not going to go dark in one night and Liam is making sure I stay calm." I told him

"I'm not willing to take that chance Luv." Killian said as he let my hand go and turned to Arthur. "Your Majesty...when are we gonna start our quest to find Merlin?"

"Wh—find him? We don't need to find him we know exactly where he is." Arthur said

When we were taken outside to their courtyard I saw a big tree, I picked Liam up with being outside wanting to protect him as he was still at an age I could do that. I heard Killian make a comment about Merlin stuck in the tree. I merely listened to the talk about the dark one.

"The Dark one. Yes, we're well aware of that demon." Arthur said "that is bad. Well, I pray Merlin can help." He added gesturing to the tree "But, First, we must free him from his prison. It is said one of you is the savior. So which of you is it?"

I questioned if Arthur was Legit on his concern or what he'd do if he came to know who the dark one was right now. I saw Emma about to speak when Regina walked forward my hopes to protect Emma.

"I am the savior." Regina said "I'm the one who's going to free merlin from that tree, and then we can take care of the dark one. And all go home." Regina said looking at me

I wanted time to think so when we got a chance I went to be alone, Killian had the dagger where I couldn't get to it. I hated that Regina lied but at the same time I wasn't all surprised in the way she said things. Someone came in the room and I saw Regina standing there.

"You seem shaken." Regina said

"my son is using light magic to keep me calm and my evil step mother just lied." I said, "I don't trust Arthur."

"Well that makes two of us, which is why I took Emma's place." Regina said

"Right, well thank you for helping." I said "About the dagger, why give it to Captain Guyliner? Doesn't he hate dark ones?" Regina asked

"Show some respect. He's my husband and I won't take that kind of talk." I said

Regina didn't say much more and when it was time for the dance, I was given a simple blue dress with some jewels as snow must have told them about our status in the enchanted forest. I waited a bit before going out. Snow and Emma had been announced and now it was my turn I was nervous as people led them down. When my name was said and I was led down to Killian he had his hand out as I put my hand in his and we bowed as my niece and sister had.

Regina was announced after me as the savior, a dance was started which I wasn't sure about but Killian kept hold of my hand leading me out to the dance floor. We danced together having a good time and for a while, I forgot about being the dark one. I noticed Henry had his first crush but so did Devin.

"Someone has a first crush." I said to Killian and he looked over noticing "let the lad build up the courage to ask the lady. He'll just push me away if I say anything."

I watched as we danced seeing he did eventually get the courage up but as I was distracted Killian pulled me close and kissed me for a minute. I kissed him back and when we looked we just picked up where others were. I noticed Regina happy with her true love as they were dancing and I was having a good time with everyone. Emma seemed even happy with Neal dancing together as if it was natural for them.

But then chaos as always follows with a good time and I stopped with others seeing Robin tackle a man with a sword. I was all about protecting those who deserved it as I raised my hand ready to defend but Killian grabbed my wrist.

"No Amira! You can't use dark magic." Killian said

Emma used her light magic to pull the man away from Robin and Charming got in there to fight the man. Every part of me wanted to help but Killian was right the dark magic was too tempting if I used it even once. I put my hand down and Killian held onto me tightly as my resolve to hold back Nimue was leaving me. Regina ran over but Robin was severely injured that only magic would do it.

We all had to go to another room where Robin was on the table needing healing from the sword used on him. Regina tried with her magic but nothing happened.

"Why didn't it work?" I asked

Regina put a hand over it "the sword was enchanted to kill me. My magic won't heal him." Regina said and she looked between us "Dark magic can heal, Amira please."

"No. No, I'm not letting my wife use dark magic." Killian said

"I'll try." Emma said

When she used her magic we all watched as it seemed like it worked but the wound didn't heal right. I knew I had a choice on what to do and I looked at Killian. "Let me save him." I said

"Please Amira, I am asking you. If I wanted to make you do it I could have taken the dagger from your husband at any time but I am asking you. I've lost love before you that please don't make me lose it agin." Regina pleaded "Please save him."

Killian kept hold of me but I put my hand out about to save Robin when suddenly Nimue appeared to me.

"Very good Amira." Nimue said

"What are you doing here?" I asked

"Rumpelstiltskin told you, your guide will be with you to help you embrace the darkness." Nimue said

"Amira who are you talking to?" He asked I felt his eyes on me while mine was on the chair.

"No one." I said looking at him "it's too much for you." Killian said and I shook my head "I'm fine. I can do this." I reassured him

"Not yet, Amira. First, you must take a price for the magic." Nimue said

I looked at her "I won't take one to save someone of my group." I said

"Rules are rules Amira." Nimue said, "she asks for magic to be used so she has to pay a price." Nimue said pointing to Regina

Killian knew me well enough to know when I'm lying especially when I was talking to air but he wasn't seeing what I was. As I used the magic to save Robin and by doing so saved his life, I never set a price for the magic so I didn't know what would happen. Kissing Killian calmed me down from the feeling of dark magic and the fact he could tolerate me as a dark one was amazing. When we pulled away I felt woozy and he picked me up taking me out of there but I looked at my hand seeing most of the magic dustings from the magic gone but some stayed.

Those next few days were slow and things happened that I don't want to go over. People did things to get the sorcerer free and things happened. Then it came to the final battle to figure out whether I could get the darkness out of me. I was partially ready to do this and part of me was scared to let go but I knew I had to. Everything would have been fine had Arthur stayed away as I had a choice and made a decision that I would come to realize I had to fix.

I turned my husband into a dark one to save his life for our son, our adopted son, and our marriage. By giving into darkness by doing this my appearance changed. My hair was curly with a couple strand a different color and my outfit was a leather outfit with boots to match. Gloves that went over your hand but not your fingers were on my hands.

I knew Killian would be mad at me but if I handed over the sword and told him the truth he might understand. It took some time but I did find Killian and I hugged him. The truth is, Nimue told me in my head something that more led to this decision I was expecting our next child.

"Killian. It worked" I said pulling away to look at him "You're alive and looking well."

"Aye, Luv." Killian said and I could tell he was angry with me "After spending centuries quelling my bloodlust, you threw me right back into that darkness! Job well-done, Amira!"

Tears started forming in my eyes from his anger "I didn't have a choice the wound wasn't going to heal and our child needs you." I said, "Binding you to the sword was the only way."

"Right, the sword where is my shiny new tether." Killian said ignoring what I said about the child right now. I had it appear and handed it to him "It's yours." I said

He looked at me seeming surprised by my choice to hand it over and he took it putting it on his side as he seemed to be thinking. "Luv, I know Liam is just a boy but-" I cut him off before he finished "I wasn't talking about Liam." I said

"How surprising." Rumpelstiltskin said

"How long has he been with you?" I asked

"You can still see him?" Killian asked "I saw him when I came out of there too but it changed to the woman. I'm still a dark one so yeah I can see him."

We walked for a while just the two of us as I had the dagger, he had the sword and we had each other to keep us at ourselves. I tried figuring out what was going to be our next move as he kissed me and I kissed him back.

"One way back to Storybrook luv, the dark curse." Killian said

"But that would require us to crush my heart or yours." I said

"Not necessarily." Nimue said to us and I was shocked to see her.

"Every past dark one has someone they love. Two dark ones who love each other has never been done before but we need every dark one alive." Nimue said before disappearing.

Killian kissed me again and I kissed him back as I was able to enjoy what was going on. He moved us where I was pinned against the tree as we were kissing. My honesty and trust were paying off in my own rewards like these simple things. I looked in his eyes and for a moment we weren't dark ones but he made a motion with his hook on my different strands of hair.

"Defiantly not what I was expecting from you going dark for me, Luv." Killian said

"You're still you and I promised you something a long time ago. To help you with your revenge." I said

We started to walk back to Granny's where it was easy to get things done, I knew there wasn't much to do when it came to the curse. We had an alternative motive besides wanting to get the darkness out. When we arrived we went to find where Merlin was and when we heard he was inside we said we'd like to talk to him. Snow trusted me and it was just that easy to make it seem like everything was okay with my appearance.

"The dark ones have found me." Merlin said as we closed the door. "You two together, Amira you're blinded by your love following this plan."

"I made a promise to help him with his revenge, I intend to keep it." I said

"You don't have to do this." Merlin said

Killian took his heart and walked over to me as I placed my hand on it with his own, I knew there were risks as I hadn't crushed a heart before. "it'll never work, the curse requires the thing you love most and that is each other." Merlin said

"Which is why it'll be me crushing it." Nimue said as she appeared

"Nimue." Merlin said

"It's quite poetic, even after all this time you're the thing I love most." Nimue said and she looked over at us "Do it"

Without even a second thought we crushed it between our hands and let it go into the pot. I had everyone in there appear without a second thought and Killian added something to make it hard for them to remember what transpired these past six weeks.

"Here we go Luv" Killian said