A/N: The ending didn't work out as well as I hoped, but hopefully you enjoy where the story is going and we're getting closer to the main event! I want to try to get this story all fleshed out here by the end of the month. I would really appreciate some feedback, I don't normally ask for it, but I'm getting a little dry in my writing right now. Reviews drive the writing process and feed my muse.

On with the show

On the Jewel…

Shortly after deciding to hold their first wedding on the deck of his beloved ship, Killian was kicked out of his own quarters.

"Darling is this necessary?" He asks through the closed door.

"YES! Go gather your crew, we need witnesses, and a chalice, and one of your scarves. And I need to get ready!"

Chuckling to himself, Killian made his way to the top deck to call his crew to gather, he began directing them to fetch the items they needed, and where to move some of the supplies to have a makeshift altar for them to say their vows and properly exchange their rings.

As the sun made it's descent, everything was ready for their wedding the crew had gathered some candles and lanterns and bathed the Jewel in in glow, Killian stood up on the quarterdeck by the helm. He'd changed into his cleanest uniform he'd had aboard the ship. Just before he could ask what was taking his blushing bride so long she began to walk towards him.

She'd braided her hair loosely around the crown of her head and it looked like waterfalls of gold the rest of her hair falling in gentle waves down her back. She knew he loved when her hair was down, saying she look as free and wild as she truly was. She'd magicked one of her night dresses left in his armoire into a beautiful white dress, simple though it was, it made her look like some kind of ethereal creature dressed in gossamer. Two delicate straps held the dress on her shoulders and gathered lightly just under her bust before flowing down to her feet.

Killian smiled at her bare feet, she'd never been one for the classically styled heels expected of high born ladies, always more comfortable in her boots or without shoes at all. She looked completely at ease, as she walked right in front of him before stopping to stand with him at their little altar.

"Shall we begin my love?"

"Yes, let's start."

And so they began their wedding with words and vows of love and fidelity. Promising themselves to one another, and to the future of their family. They already wore their rings on their left hands and so they continued with the next tradition, placing her left hand over his, Killian bound their hands together with a blue scarf from his uniform, resorting to using his mouth to fully wrap the cloth. He smirked and raised an eyebrow at Emma's fluttering lashes, he spoke the words binding them together as man and wife to take the triumphs and trials that life would throw their way together always. Once completed Emma unwrapped their hands and reached for the chalice that had been filled with a sweet wine they'd found in the stores. She held it between them and spoke words of the shared life they would now lead and took a sip from the chalice before handing it to Killian. Neither breaking eye contact during either binding traditions. Emma drew her captain to her, pulling at his lapels and kissing him for all he was worth to the mirth of the crew. With the final rite completed Killian turned to their crew and announced that he and Princess Emma were now husband and wife to their loud cheers and claps.

They quickly took down their decorations and began to make more plans for their bearings, now that they had made their vows they needed to find their son. And so they journeyed on, through the night, their rings often catching the light from the moon and stars, warming delightfully when their hands would brush.

The Summer Palace…

Word had been sent in haste to the Queen Dowager of the news from Killian and Emma. While overjoyed for her grandaughter's renewed happiness with the young captain, Regina knew they must act quickly to aid them and Henry. She'd heard of the story of the kingdom's legendary swan princess, and so she set out to research what she could in the palace library. She'd sent her children to Snow and David's castle earlier that morning so they could begin to strategize, while she and Robin looked for any helpful information. Though she no longer practiced dark magic, she knew better than anyone just how damaging and consuming it could be, if this wizard who had Henry truly steeped himself in it, there was no telling what horrors awaited them.

After a few hours of scouring, Regina had finally found a tome which contained the detailed fight for the White Kingdom with the dark wizard, here she found the man's name and illustrations of the fight. She gasped at the information she'd read, they needed to alert her step-daughter immediately. So many lives were at stake, and now she knew why Emma and Henry had been targeted.

Calling to Robin on the on the other end of the library they moved swiftly to the stables and prepared a carriage. Her horses were the fastest in all the kingdoms, she just prayed they were fast enough.

Castle by the Sea (Snow and Charming's Palace)...

Word had been sent that Regina and Robin were on their way to the palace, and the royal family waited on bated breath, for their arrival. Regina's message was cryptic and slightly frightening as she revealed little, except for the fact that she'd found an old tome that contained the history of their kingdom. They did not have to wait too long, soon enough Regina and Robin entered the family's sitting room and began to let them know what exactly they were up against.

"It appears that its not just our family in danger, but the kingdom as a whole. Apparently, this dark wizard, Rothbart, had been a counselor to the kingdom before things had gone sour, and he had an unhealthy obsession with Princess Odette."

At the anxious looks on her family's faces, Regina continued getting to the main point she was trying to make.

"I know exactly why he's targeting Emma. He took Henry as a bargaining chip. Look at these portraits done of Princess Odette."

Snow gasped at the many portraits Regina pulled from one of the tomes, there staring back at her was the face of her daughter.

"It's unsettling I know, but that's not the worst of it. He wants this kingdom for his own, and he plans on using Emma to do just that. His magic is a brand of dark magic unseen in this kingdom for many years. Even the former dark one was barely able to contain him."

At her step-daughter's distress, Regina pulled Snow's hands into her own.

"We can defeat him, light magic, I believe is our best chance at keeping him from harming this kingdom. We'll need to assemble a war council, and from there we can aid Emma and Killian. You've always held on to hope Snow, even in the darkest times. We need that now more than ever. I'll call on Tink and Blue to see if there is anything they can do to help us."

And so for the first time since the end of their feud with Regina, and the war against King George, a war council was formed in the White Kingdom. The Charming family, The Locksleys, The dwarves, The Lucases, Pinocchio and Gepetto, Jiminy, and the fairies gathered to plan out a way to protect their kingdom, and send some type of aid to the Princess and her captain as they fought to bring their son home.