First and foremost, I think I need to say a huge thank you to all of you. I have never received such a huge response for a chapter before, it was truly amazing and inspiring for me to see all of those reviews. And reviews with questions as well.

So I wanted to put here, and I want to thank Bookaholic27 for bringing this up in their lovely review. They asked whether in Cursed Killian had his hand or not. In this story, I'll be following the logic of the canon universe, so Killian doesn't have his hand in this one and instead as a prosthetic limb. The reasoning for this was because, as we saw with both Jefferson and Rumple in canon, the curse doesn't change a person's physical attributes. Such as with Rumple's limb. I was debating much on this matter while writing the story, but I decided to give Killian a prosthetic, it however will not be mention too much until Killian and Emma's relationship start to develop more.

I also want to thank minorshan for kindly pointing out an error in one of my previous chapters, I wouldn't have noticed it without you, so that really means a lot to me.

Elaine O'Roake also asked if this was going to retelling of S1 but with Killian or are whether their was going to be more canon diverges. As I have stated, this is focusing on being an almost complete retelling of s1. So therefore in some areas, especially in the earlier stages of s1, we won't see much change beside of course putting Killian in a lot more scenes with Emma. However, as we progress with the story there will be definitely see some major changes. So hold out until then.

I just wanted to thank those individuals personally because they really got me motivated to post this chapter up this week, however, I would like to give notice to fantasylover4evr. Honestly, being able to talk to someone about ideas for this story has honestly been so helpful and has really encouraged me with this story even more so, as does every reviewer. It's people like them that mean the world to an author, especially one who was reluctant to even post this story to begin with. So thank you fantasylover4evr especially, because being able to talk to someone about this story and share ideas and reasons with has really encouraged me so much.

I'm sorry I ranted a lot up there, I thought it necessary to thank those people personally and also answer their questions because I'm sure most of you have been wondering about them also.

Disclaimer: I do not own Once Upon a Time, or any of the characters that are involved with it.

Thank you all. Please enjoy the update and don't forget to leave your thoughts in the reviews.

Regina had left to go check-up on Henry which left both Killian and Emma alone in the living room. Emma was left standing somewhat uncomfortably in the living room of the Mayor's house, the woman who adopted her son- who adopted Henry, wow this was going to take some time. She glanced over at Killian who was leaning on the wall just next to the doorway, giving her a smirk.

"What?" Emma asked him irritably. She hated being stared at.

That only caused his smile to widen, he seemed to be amused by her, "Oh nothing, I am just immensely enjoying the whole situation here."

"Yeah, well that's easy for you to say," She huffed out, "And anyway Killian…"

"Jones," Killian finished for her.

"Jones, sorry to say this but you look nothing like a librarian."

"Really? And here I thought all librarians were devilishly handsome," Killian said, he still had a playful look about him. So he was the flirty type then.

Before Emma could reply the Mayor interrupted, walking into the room giving both of them a small glare, "I'm sorry am I interrupting something here?" Regina returned her glare towards Killian. This didn't go unnoticed by Emma, she really mustn't like him. But the glare softened, "Henry's fine, asleep for the time being and I'd appreciate it if he was kept that way. I'm sure he'll come to visit you tomorrow."

"Okay, Dear Madam Mayor, and I was just talking to Miss Swan here," Killian responded all too politely, Emma had to cover her smile at the sarcastic undertone he gave her.

Regina looked at the dear Captain, she may not have noticed it at first, but she certainly sensed it now. Something was different with him. And it angered her more than it should but it caused the pirate to be more defiant and unafraid of her. Maybe she had been too lenient towards him when the curse began but she had to repay him some way, after all, he had done what she had asked of him. This curse was supposed to make everyone miserable and her happy. This didn't make her happy at all. But she supposed that if most of the tales of the infamous Captain Hook were to be believed, he was naturally stubborn, resilient, annoying, defiant asshole. But that didn't mean she didn't suspect something else was at play here. It wasn't the fact that he had the same ingrained personality, despite this world having no magic, she could sense it on him, lingering around him and she wanted to know why.

Regina returned her attention to Emma, deciding that she would ignore her problem with the Killian for now, and motioned for the other woman to sit down on the couch. Killian returned his eyes to Emma, she was far more interesting than their Madam Mayor seething on the opposite couch, pouring two glasses of her famous apple cider.

"How did he find me?" Emma asked, grabbing the offered glass of apple cider but she made no motion of drinking it.

"No idea," Regina replied, she would like to know that one for herself actually, "When I adopted him, he was only three weeks old," Her tone soon turned ice cold, almost bitter now, "Records were sealed, I was told the birth mother didn't want to have any contact."

The words seemed to sadden Emma, although Regina didn't seem to take notice of it, Killian certainly took note of it. Her posture slightly slumped down but as he looked into her eyes, he knew for sure. Emma, deep down, hadn't wanted to give Henry away. Emma regretted that decision to this day, probably thinking over what it would be like if she had chosen to keep him. Killian almost wanted to reach out and comfort the lass, he couldn't quite understand why he had that urge, why he felt the way he did. He has barely said anything to her but when he thought about her now, it was almost like a connection between both of them. It seemed stupid but he almost felt as though she was meant to be there.

"You were told right," Emma confirmed, nodding towards the Mayor while trying to remain stoic to the whole situation.

"And the father?" Regina inquired, she didn't want another person threatening to walk in and ruin her relationship with her son. If she dealt with this one, it would be fine but she didn't want to have to deal with this again if the father came waltzing in.

"There was one," Emma calmly stated, she didn't want to say anything further on that matter though. Killian quirked an eyebrow, he was glad that the lass wasn't going to let Regina have any satisfaction and he had to give Emma points for that. By now most people would have been running to the hills, Regina certainly had that effect on people in this cursed town.

Killian stopped for a moment… cursed. For a split moment, he thought it reminded him of something important but now it was gone. He shook his head.

Regina seemed to be getting impatient now, "Do I need to be worried about you, Miss Swan?"

"Absolutely not," Emma replied back, still trying to act indifferent to the whole situation. Emma had to keep her walls up, she just had to. Regina only nodded, an air of content happiness surrounded her now, and she seemed very pleased with that answer.

Killian turned around, his attention drawn away from the two ladies as he heard the sounds of thudding footsteps coming down the stairs.

"Madam Mayor, you can relax," Graham called out and Killian couldn't help but roll his eyes at Graham and crack a smirk, although only a small one, "Other than being a tired little boy, Henry's fine."

"Thank you, Sheriff," Regina replied politely, it seemed almost alien on her, "Killian, I believe you have no other business here unless you want to talk about book return policies."

Graham gave Killian a look, before he exited the house, giving the Mayor a nod before he left. Killian gave the Mayor a smirk, "Madam Mayor," before turning to Emma, putting on a genuine smile, "It was a pleasure to meet you, Miss Swan, have a lovely night."

Emma had to take a moment there, his smile towards her. It felt so genuine and the way he kept looking at her, even he never used to look at her like that. Emma nodded back at him. Honestly, she didn't trust herself to speak aloud in that moment and she wouldn't give him any indication of the fact that he was getting to her.

Once the Sheriff and the Killian left the house, Regina turned back to Emma to resume their conversation. "I'm sorry he dragged you out of your life," Regina took a sip of her apple cider, "I really don't know what's gotten into him lately."

Emma gave her a shrug, "Kid's having a rough time," It was something that Emma could understand and relate to more than she cared to admit, "Happens."

"You have to understand, ever since I became mayor, balancing things has been tricky," Regina continued, although Emma wasn't buying what this mayor was selling. To her it sounded like she was making excuses for herself there, "You have a job, I assume?"

Okay, now Emma really didn't like this lady, "Uh, I keep busy, yeah," Just talking to this woman made Emma's blood start to boil, she could understand why the kid – Henry wanted a different mum.

"Imagine having another one on top of it," Regina said, almost as though she had to be better that Emma, "That's being a single mother, so I push forward. Am I strict? I suppose, but I do it for his own good I want Henry to excel in life," Regina paused, turning to look at Emma now, "I don't think makes me evil, do you?"

Emma smiled, although from the look Regina gave her, she guessed she knew it was a fake one, "I'm… sure he's just saying that because of the fairy tale thing."

Regina's face dropped then, fairy tales, "What fairy tale thing?"

"Oh, you know, his book," Emma explained, "How he thinks everyone's a cartoon character from it."

Regina suddenly felt her world that she created start to crack around her, does Henry suspect something, "I'm sorry, I… really have no idea what you're talking about."

Emma decided now would be a good time to take her exit, she could sense the sudden change in the Mayor's demeanour, "You know what," Emma stood up, "It's none of my business, he's your kid, and I really should be heading back."

"Of course," Regina gave Emma a tight smile but didn't bother show her out.

I felt this scene needed to be posted on its own, after all, who can get enough of s1 Emma and Regina strife?

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