''If you love someone, let them go,'' Cecilia said. She gasped the minute she saw Captain Hook's new frown. She was released. ''If I return, I will always belong to you. If I don't, I am never yours.'' Cecilia winced.
''You aren't returning to your grave, Cecilia.''
After wincing again, Cecilia stepped back into darkness. She remained in the area for a few moments. Cecilia's arm emerged from the dark.
Confused, Captain Hook tilted his head to one side again. He viewed her crawling out of darkness. His eyes became wide another time. They remained on the spirit's new form.
Cecilia's dress was dark. Her hat and hair were not present any longer. Her eyes happened to be pure white. Her flesh was charred. Cecilia began to sob and writhe uncontrollably at the same time. She continued to suffer.
''I am always going to harm you, Cecilia,'' Captain Hook muttered in a thoughtful tone. There were tears in his eyes.
Cecilia turned to her portrait and gasped. She ceased writhing as she recognized her past self. She concentrated on the eyes, dress, etc. She returned to darkness.
''Cecilia?'' Captain Hook muttered. He gasped the minute she materialized in front of him. She looked exactly like her normal self. There was a smile on her face.
''That is a wonderful portrait,'' Cecilia said.
Puzzled again, Captain Hook glanced at Cecilia's portrait. He faced her again. His smile returned. ''I'm glad you like the portrait, Cecilia.''
''You cherish me.''
Captain Hook embraced Cecilia and kissed her for a long time.
''If you love someone…'' Cecilia muttered after the kiss. She viewed Captain Hook nodding before she was released again. She still smiled prior to fading.
Tears streamed down Captain Hook's face. He sobbed uncontrollably. Cecilia was never going to return.
The End