AN: Sorry for the delay, I've been writing and rewriting this chapter; and thank you for the amazing reviews, this chapter will take place in the same plot line as before with a slight time jump. There's a mention of Peter Pan in this chapter. Read and review please, as it would be greatly appreciated; MysteryFan1997

Disclaimer, I do not own any of the characters from OUAT.

Ch25 - Captain Hook

I don't normally wake up before Killian, but this morning I did; I smiled internally, because our future looked promising and it was all because of the pendant. I jumped slightly; as my phone buzzed, it was a text from Henry. I sat up slightly, before opening it.

I smiled softly as I read it.

"Hey mom, this will save the awkwardness of having to sit through Peter Pan with dad; and I couldn't help but remember dads reaction to the cartoon version of grandma, grandpa and my other mom. I just hope that his reaction isn't too bad...because during my search I came across a picture from Peter Pan, you know the cartoon version. I'll let it explain itself..."

I text Henry back.

"Morning kid, that's very sweet of you; it will be nice to finally show him what I was talking about back in Neverland"

My phone buzzed again, as the text with the picture came through; my eyes widened and I laughed softly, as the image appeared followed by a smiling emoji.

I glanced at the clock on Killian's bedside table, it was just after 9am; I placed my phone back on my bedside table.

I lay back down on the bed, this time facing Killian; I drifted back to sleep. I was awoken by the feeling of light kisses on my face, I smiled internally; as I opened my eyes slowly, only to be greeted by my pirate.

He spoke softly.

"Good morning my love"

I smiled, kissing him gently; before speaking.

"Good morning babe"

I shifted slightly, reaching for my phone; I opened it and my eyes widened again, as the text from Henry still open on my phone. I must have forgotten to close it after I read it, I moved again; I then held my phone close to my chest, because I wasn't sure how to approach this topic.

Damn, should I just hand my phone over; and let him see for himself? Or should I soften the blow?

I glanced up and watched, as confusion flooded his expression; how do you start a conversation regarding the cartoon version of your husband?

I guess it should be quick like ripping off a bandaid

I watched his face, before speaking softly.

"Killian...I...uh..."

Before I could do anything, he reached out; placing his hand on my cheek, I smiled softly.

I swallowed silently, before speaking again.

"Well I have something to show you..."

His gaze drifted to my face, he smiled softly; he then spoke.

"Emma love, you can tell me anything, or in this instance show me anything"

I smiled, before speaking again.

"Ok so, Henry text me this morning before you woke up; and well..." I paused again, not sure of how to continue.

I looked up and noticed that Killian was smiling reassuringly at me. I smiled back, before taking a deep breath.

I paused again, before the words rushed out of my mouth in one sentence.

"hesentmeapictureofthecartoonversionofyou"

I looked up again and noticed he looked confused. He smiled again, before speaking.

"I'm sorry love, I didn't quite catch that"

I spoke slower this time.

"He...uh...He sent me a picture of the cartoon version of you"

I flinched internally, as I waited for his reaction; and that's when he moved to lean against the headboard, I swallowed softly. I sat up and joined him, taking another breath before handing him my phone.

I watched as his eyes widened in disgust, his mouth opened slightly; but no words came out.

I waited, as his expression changed several times; should I say something? I was about to speak, when he asked his question.

"Swan, do you mean to tell me; that this is what I look like to this world? Well love, you weren't joking when you mentioned a perm"

I nodded slightly, but before I could speak; I was interrupted.

"This is bad form, very bad form..."

I nodded in agreement, and I knew that I should say something; but I didn't know what to say. I never thought we would have this conversation, because I didn't exactly plan on falling in love with and marrying Captain Hook.

But that's destiny, and I'm glad that we did fall in love; because I can't imagine my life without him, I've experienced that too many times. I wouldn't like to experience that ever again,.

I nodded again, staying silent; still not knowing what to say. So I let him rant.

"Gods above, this outfit is terrible; where's the leather, and the piercing? What's even worse is that he's not devilishly handsome... I just can't believe that this is how I am seen in your world, I think I'm rather offended"

I swallowed softly again, and I noticed he looked crestfallen. I took the opportunity to speak.

"Killian, I am so sorry; I never thought that when we first talked about this in Neverland, I would have to tell you about it a few years later"

He rolled his eyes disdainfully, I took a breath; before speaking again.

"Look Killian, I know you're upset; and I don't blame you, I know it's difficult and you probably won't be able to forget it any time soon. But do you think you could try? For me?"

I smiled hopefully at him, that's when I noticed his lips formed a tight smile.

Great he's pissed!

I guess, it's time to try and soften the blow.

"I'll tell you why it happened, so Henry remembered your reaction to seeing the cartoon versions of my parents and Regina, and he also wanted me to be the one to show this to you. His reasoning was he thought it would save any awkwardness of watching the movie, he also hoped that your reaction wouldn't be bad; because he didn't want to hurt you"

He raised his eyebrow, before smiling slightly.

"Do you want to know what I think?"

He nodded slightly, I took that to mean that he would listen.

"I want you to remember that I love you and I couldn't care less about those animators that drew your cartoon; and before you say anything you are by far the most devilishly handsome man I have ever laid my eyes on"

He laughed softly, before leaning down to kiss me; I giggled softly, before speaking again.

"Oh one more thing... can I just say, that I'm glad that they got the outfit wrong, because only you can pull off that leather on leather look; and it's been so long since you've worn your pirate gear and I've actually forgotten what it looks like..."

He smirked at that admission, I smiled at him; before continuing that sentence. I then watched as his expression changed, he then looked at me through hooded eyes; he smirked again, before speaking.

"Well Swan, I'll just have to refresh your memory one of these days; and maybe it will ensure that you forget about this cartoon version of me..."

He paused, before lunging at me; pulling me back down onto the bed, kissing and nipping at my neck and throat. I giggled again, as his full weight rested against me; pinning me to the bed.

TBC