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Emma broke the kiss with a sigh, keeping her eyes closed and her fingers tight in his coat. Killian gave a breathy laugh, his hand reaching up to cup the back of her neck. When Emma opened her eyes, his cobalt ones were staring back at her as if he were staring into her soul. "We have to go back, the others could be in trouble," she murmured. Killian nodded, releasing her neck and sitting back. Emma pushed herself to her feet, and offered her hand to her pirate. Killian raised an eyebrow at her offer, and Emma rolled her eyes. "Don't be prideful, Hook, take my hand."

The smirk on his lips made it impossible for her not to smile as well, and she pulled him gently upright. When he swayed and raised his hand to his temple with a low groan, Emma's stomach twisted painfully and she reached out grab his elbow to steady him. Killian's hand moved down to her arm, fingers tightening subtly as his balance wavered again. "Must say, love, I'll be happy to be rid of this witch."

Emma's eyes searched his face for any further signs of weakness once he finally met her gaze once more. "You and me both," she muttered angrily. She ducked under his arm, ignoring his protest, and used her free hand to pull out her phone. She called her father first, a shot of fear rushing through her when it went to voicemail. Mary Margaret's cell phone gave the same outcome. Killian looked down at her questioningly. "They're not answering!"

Finally, Henry answered. "Mom!"

The relief hit her like a punch in the gut. "Henry! Why is no one answering their phone?!"

"Grandma had her baby! But…the Wicked Witch took him! Mom, where are you guys? Are you both okay?"

Renewed fury washed over her and she looked up at Killian. "More or less. We'll be there soon." She hung up, shoved the phone into her pocket, and placed her free hand on Killian's chest. "We need to get moving, the Wicked bitch took my new baby brother. Lean on me if you need to, okay? Don't be a tough guy."

Killian nodded without responding, his pale face setting in determination as they began hobbling towards the road. She hesitated for a moment, and then pulled out her phone to call Ruby. "Ruby! Hey, I really need your help. Killian and I are at Zelena's farm and we need to get to the hospital ASAP…can you come get us? Fast?" The werewolf answered in the affirmative without question, and hung up. "Okay, how are you holding up?"

"I'll be fine, love, just as soon as we get your brother back."

Emma smiled gently up at him. "When we first met, I never would've taken you for a family man, Hook."

"Well, Swan, when we first met you had a dagger to my throat. You also never would have taken me for one of the good guys. Certainly never would have risked your magic to save me," he pointed out. They stared into each other's eyes for a long moment, and Emma was almost able to forget the disaster waiting for them at the hospital. It was true, when they'd first met he was a villain, hell-bent on revenge. All he'd cared about was getting to Gold to kill him. He'd since proved himself to be good; he'd let go of his anger and bitterness, and welcomed love into his heart, allowed it to become the driving force in his life.

The sound of Ruby's car skidding to a stop on the road next to them drew the pair out of their moment. When they turned together to face her, she was rushing out of the driver's side and around to the rear passenger door. "What happened?!"

"Long story, Zelena apparently wanted us out of the way so that she could take the new baby," Emma explained as she eased Killian into the back seat. Once he was settled, she and Ruby were in the car in a flash and taking off for the hospital.

When they arrived at the hospital, Regina was trying to convince David to wait, to not rush off without a plan to take on the Witch. Killian waved Emma off when she reached to help him, and her scrutinizing gaze confirmed that he was able to walk on his own. He silently gestured to her father. "You're not going alone."

David spun to face his daughter, and she saw the war being waged behind his eyes. Relief briefly won out, and he hugged her to his chest tightly. "Zelena-"

"I know…she took him. Do we have any kind of plan?"

"Are you two okay?" he countered, looking over her shoulder to Hook. Killian nodded, but Emma shook her head.

"Zelena tried to force her curse. She nearly drowned him…but the…curse was broken," she murmured, blushing slightly. "He needs to get checked out and rest."

"Not a chance," Killian replied firmly. "You are going to need help if she has her simian army with her. I'll rest when this is over." He looked to David for support, but the prince was looking at his daughter knowingly.

Emma spun around to face him, frustrated that he would refuse. "Killian, five minutes ago you couldn't walk on your own! No way are you going out there to be a target for the friggin' monkeys."

"And yet here I am, standing on my own. I'll not be left out of this fight, love. Someone needs to protect the Charmings while they take on the Wicked Witch and get the little Royal back."

Emma very nearly growled at him in annoyance, and turned back to her father. "We need to go now, then, if we're going to go."

"We will follow you," Regina announced, Robin stepping up beside her.

Emma nodded, and silently stalked out the door, not looking at Killian as she passed him. David patted his shoulder in sympathy, gesturing for him to go ahead. The pirate did as requested, and caught up to Emma. "Swan, look at me," he murmured, touching her elbow gently. The savior looked over at him but did not speak. "Put yourself in my shoes, love. I can't bear the thought of you fighting without me there to defend you."

"And what about if something happens to you, Killian? If you're hurt because of everything else that's happened? How am I supposed to be okay with that?"

"I'm okay, Emma. I feel fit enough to fight, I'm not hindered by injury, and the battle will provide the energy needed to hold my own," he insisted. Emma sighed, stopped and yanked him close to kiss him firmly. The pirate, dazed as he was by the unexpected affection, heard the noises of surprise from Regina and Robin. He slid a hand around her back and pulled her closer to deepen the kiss briefly, before he pulled back and held her gaze. "Have faith, love."

Emma nodded breathlessly, and stepped away from him, avoiding looking her father's way. Killian, however, cast a hesitant glance at his friend, and held his breath until the prince nodded solemnly at him. It was as much of an acceptance as he would get without a long conversation, he was sure. The three climbed into the truck, with Regina and Robin in the car behind them.

The ride to the barn was mostly silent, all of them tense. Emma's hand gradually slid into Killian's, and he curled their fingers together with a comforting squeeze. She looked over to him. And when he met her eyes they were full of trepidation. He could read her like a book…her fear was not over the battle. For the first time, she was confident in her ability to defeat Zelena. Her fear was for him. He leaned over and kissed her forehead tenderly, and then ducked his head so that their noses were brushing.

"Everything is going to be okay, Swan. You keep your focus no matter what happens, do you hear me?" Emma didn't respond, tightening her grip on his hand. "Please, love…"

"We're here," David interrupted regretfully. Killian looked up to see the barn directly before them, and without hesitation, all of them were out of the truck and joining Robin and Regina to present a united front. Emma pulled her gun, David and Killian their swords, and Robin his crossbow.

The sight that greeted them made Emma sick to her stomach. Her baby brother was at one corner of what looked like a giant compass rose etched into the dirt in the floor. Regina's heart pulsed at another, as did the hilt of David's sword. The floor was beginning to swirl with bright colors.

"Well well, looks like the cavalry has arrived, Rumple," Zelena crooned from the side of the compass. Monkeys flew around their heads, but Emma didn't take her eyes off of the Witch. "Who's going to stop me? Certainly not the Savior."

"I wouldn't be so sure about that, Zelena," Emma countered with a satisfied smirk. The witch turned to her, shocked when she saw a white light emanating from Emma's raised hand. She turned her enraged glare upon Killian, and growled angrily.

"Oh, is that so? And how would the Savior feel if she lost her True Love with no hope of reviving him?! After all, it's time this bloody pirate learns to stay dead."

A bolt of green energy shot towards Killian before the pirate could even process what she'd said. Knowing he would never be able to escape the attack, he turned his gaze to where Emma had been standing…only to realize she was lunging in front of him, in the direct path of the bolt. "NO!" Killian cried as it struck her square in the chest. He was dumbfounded when a burst of white light shot out from the same place she'd been hit, and the impact threw her backwards into his arms. "Emma?! Emma, love, wake up," he begged even as he stumbled backwards and lowered her gently to the ground.

He looked up desperately at David, whose face betrayed how torn he was over whom to deal with: his daughter or his son. The pirate pulled off his glove with his teeth, and pressed trembling fingers to her throat. The vice around his heart loosened slightly when he felt her pulse thump under his fingers. He nodded curtly to David, who sighed in relief before directing his attention to the Witch.

Killian allowed the sounds of the battle to rage around him, only aware enough of their surroundings to be able to recognize a direct threat. He lifted her under her arms to drag her back closer to the hay directly behind them. He hovered over her still form, running his fingers through her hair. "Emma, wake up," he pleaded again. "Come on, Swan, you've got a little brother to save."

A screech stole his attention, and he spun just in time to knock away a flying monkey. As it limped back to the Dark One, Killian looked up to see Regina's heart in Robin's hand. Zelena gasped, drawing the pirate's eyes to the evil queen…whose hands were glowing white. A burst of light magic left the Wicked Witch defenseless, and Regina snatched her amulet, leaving her powerless.

Killian looked around to ensure that his assistance was not needed, and then returned his attention to the still woman before him. Gently, he lifted her shoulders and eased her into his arms. "Okay, Swan, this charade has lost its humor. Zelena has been defeated, your brother is safe…it is time to wake up now." He tapped her cheek lightly. A shadow crossed his peripheral, and he looked up to see David with the baby and Regina standing over them with worried looks on their faces. Behind them, Gold and Robin led Zelena out of the barn. Killian's eyes turned fearfully to David. Her father's face mirrored his fear. He shook his head, and turned his attention back to Emma. His hand slid down her cheek to check her pulse again, and fear seized him again when it beat much slower than before. "No," he pleaded, instinctively leaning forward to kiss her.

Magic pulsed out from where their lips touched, and Emma inhaled deeply. Killian gave her just enough space to take in a breath, but as soon as she opened her eyes, her hand was curling around the back of his neck and pulling him back down to capture his lips again. The pirate had to pull away when a low sob escaped his throat, and he rested his forehead on her shoulder. "Killian…"

"Bloody hell, Emma, what were you thinking?!" he demands, not moving from her shoulder. He feels Emma's hands grasp his face tenderly, and forces him to meet her eyes. She sees the tears shimmering in their blue depths, and gives him a tender smile.

"I was thinking she had every intention of killing you. I was thinking you have had two brushes with death in as many days already. Like I said before, do you really think I could stand by and let you die? I've finally woken up and found you, Killian." She sat up slowly with his help, and brushed his cheek with her thumb. "I won't lose you now."

Killian took a shuddering breath, and crushed her to his chest in a tight hug. "I thought I'd lost you, love. I don't think I've ever been so scared in my 300 years." Emma clung to him just as tightly, and pressed her cheek to his chest. Eventually he pulled back, holding her at arm's length and taking in the exhaustion in her face. "What a pair we make, eh Swan?"

"What we make is a hell of a team."

"If she was so determined to kill Hook, how did Emma survive her attack?" David questioned, his relief clear in his voice.

"The same way Emma kept her magic…True Love. It weakened the attack, and the Kiss brought her out of it," Regina explained. "We should get back to the hospital, I'm sure Mary Margaret is going to want to hold her son."

Emma turned abruptly and looked up with wonder-filled eyes to her new baby brother. Killian held her hand to brace her as she pushed to her feet, and David made sure she was sturdy on her feet before turning to help Killian up. "Regina's right, let's go."

Regina held up a hand when they moved for the truck. "You don't have a car seat, and I can get you to your wife a lot faster than it would take to drive. Let me transport you and the baby directly to her?" David nodded with a grateful smile, and Regina waved her hand. In a cloud of white smoke, he and the baby disappeared. She nodded to Emma and Killian, who followed her out to meet Robin at the cars. "I'll take care of her and meet you at the hospital okay?" The pair nodded, and parted ways.

"Let me drive, love," he murmured gently, placing his hand at the small of her back as they walked back to the truck.

"Ready to put those lessons to the test, Captain?"

Hook chuckled. "Aye, that, and you look about ready to collapse. It might not be long, but the trek back will give you time to rest." Without allowing her time to respond, he opened the passenger door and gestured for her to climb in. With a raised eyebrow and a smirk, she acquiesced. He leaned forward and kissed her briefly. As he made his way to the driver's side, Emma leaned her head back against the seat. An easy smile fell across her lips. They'd won. On so many levels, each and every one of them had won. Regina had clearly used light magic to defeat Zelena, they'd saved her baby brother, she'd saved her pirate and her pirate had saved her. They had won.

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I loved that Regina was able to overcome her dark magic, so that was a must for me regardless, hence the events of this chapter. I have one left I think before I wrap this up, because I don't think I'm going to be able to mess with the awesomeness that I'm expecting the finale to be! Lemme know what you thought ;)