Kingdom
Emma needed to go back to the kingdom before people started to migrate to Cygnus. Emma had a surprise for Killian that was down by the cliffs; so that was why he was meeting her there. Emma was looking out at the water when Killian showed up.
"Swan. You wanted me to meet you here?"
"Yes, we are going on a trip to finish Cygnus and, I figured we would give our horses a break. We have another method of transportation," Emma said smiling then she turned to where the ship she created was, and Killian followed her gaze.
"Is that a ship?"
"Yes. It needs a name and a captain. I know you miss the Jolly Rodger, and this ship won't replace it, but it can be the start of a new beginning." Killian smiled at Emma. They made their way down to the ship that he called the Flying Swan.
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Killian and Emma spent two weeks in Cygnus getting everything ready. Emma finished the castle; she completed the village and, she put a lake for swans in the courtyard of the palace. Emma and Killian were the first two people to step foot into the castle, Emma went to the bay window that overlooked the ocean trying to figure out how to declare Cygnus a new kingdom.
"Swan? Did you find anything in the books we found on our trip?" Killian asked stirring Emma from her research. She looked up with a smile and nodded.
"It says that we need other rulers to agree to the formation of any new kingdom. We have that in Aurora, Philip and, Lancelot." Emma said happily and then she gave Killian a look filled with sadness.
"That we do. Love, is this too much for you. We can extend the whole thing for next year if you like."
"No. No. It just..." She looked at him once again; her eyes darted down to his lips before looking into his eyes once again. Emma stood up to get closer to Killian; reaching for the lapels of his jacket and kissed him. Emma just gave Captain Hook her first kiss ever. The kiss was perfect, at first, he didn't do anything, but after a moment he kissed her back but let her take the lead. The kiss was over and, Killian looked into Emma's big green eyes. "I have wanted to kiss you since I met you." She said through deep breaths.
"Emma. That was..." Killian was rendered speechless.
"Hopefully not a one-time thing. I know I am barely eighteen you look like you are thirty, but you might not age ever. I will soon we will appear to be the same age. I want to be courted by you if that is something you want."
"Emma. That is the best thing I have ever heard. I would love courting you." Killian stated before giving Emma another kiss; this one was more demanding and beautiful. Once it was over, he looked at her and chuckled then continued, "I never thought I would hail royalty again let alone court a queen." He said with a smirk.
"Does that have to do with why you became a pirate?"
"Yes. I was a Lieutenant of the Royal Navy on the Jewel of the Realm. My brother Liam was my Captain. We were sent to Neverland to obtain a cure called Dreamshade. When we were on the island, the boy named Pan told us it was a poison but lead us to it. Liam believed our king over the boy on the island. To prove it he cut his arm with the plant. His veins turned black, and he almost died…" Killian paused and took a deep breath. "Pan came back and gave me water from the island that could save him, but it was at a price. I didn't care what the price was I just wanted to save my brother; so I gave the water to Liam, and he was heald. We left the land to expose the king, but the moment we landed in the Enchanted Forest, Liam died, in my arms no less. I became the Captain, but I didn't want to serve under a corrupt crown, so we all became pirates and changed the Jewel of the Realm to the Jolly Rodger." Killian said with sadness. Emma knew that his brother was all the family he had once his mother died and his father left.
"I am sorry, Killian. That king wanted to wipe out entire kingdoms with that poison. Liam saved many lives by doing what he did. At least his death wasn't in vain." Emma said hugging Killian.
"Liam was a good man. He would have liked you." Killian said with his signature smirk. Emma and Killian walked through the village making everything were in order. Soon their tip was over; they made their way back to Killian's Cabin; greeted by familiar faces.
"Emma. Your back!" Roland said giving Emma a huge hug.
"Yeah, Kid I am back." Emma turned to the others and answered their questions. "Cygnus is complete and I found a way to make it an official kingdom. I need other rulers to sign off on the construction. That job would go to Aurora, Philip, and Lancelot." Emma stated pulling out the document she penned while on the Flying Swan. All three of them signed it making the Cygnus Kingdom a reality.
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The council consisted of Killian, Robin, Mulan, Aurora, Philip, and Lancelot. Emma appointed Aurora and Philip as royal advisers. They then discussed creating an army and navy; to which everyone agreed. There wasn't a dire need for military force, but it was better to be safe than sorry. She asked Killian if he would like to lead the Navy until they had a captain and the same was offered to Mulan for the Army. They both agreed.
Emma was allowing people from the Safe Haven to travel to their new kingdom three months before she will be crowned. While strolling the Safe Haven, Emma came across an incredibly talented seamstress, Johanna. Emma asked Johanna if she would be interested in being her royal seamstress and ladies maid and she agreed. Johanna was a ladies maid in Snow White's castle when Snow was a child and her mother, Queen Eva died. In the next three months, she will be known as the Light Queen of the Cygnus Kingdom.
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It was her coronation day. Lancelot was going to be performing the ceremony in the grand hall. Johanna spent the better part of two months creating her dress; which was sitting on a dress form in her new bedroom. Emma woke up to a knock on the door.
"Your majesty. It is time to get ready for your coronation." Johanna said smiling.
"None of that Johanna. I may be becoming Queen, but you are free to call me Emma." Johanna nodded. The better part of the morning was spent fixing Emma up for her first day as Queen. Emma Swan landed in the Enchanted Forest a year ago, and now she was becoming Queen and was dating Captain Hook.
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"Do you take the responsibility to govern the Cygnus Kingdom with fairness and Honor?" Lancelot asked. Emma wanted her name to be kept to those closet to her plus she didn't like the sound of 'Queen Emma.'
"I do. I will govern the Cygnus Kingdom with Honor and fairness."
"Then I pronounce you The Light Queen of the Cygnus Kingdom. All hail the Light Queen!" The grand hall vibrated with well wishes to the new queen. Aurora made a point to plan a coronation ball for later that night. Mostly the citizens of Cygnus were going to come, but Emma didn't care; though she was queen she still a regular person. There were a few kingdoms that weren't swept in the curse including Arendelle and Camelot. Lancelot told them that Camelot didn't do well with outsiders, so they decided against inviting them, but they did welcome the King and Queen of Arendelle along with their two daughters Elsa and Anna.
"Your Majesties. It is an honor to meet you." Emma said dipping into a bow.
"Likewise. Were surprised to learn there were still people left in Misthaven after the curse was cast, let alone that they were forming a kingdom. We would like to wish you well," Arendelle's King said.
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Elsa and Emma were the same age. Anna was a few years younger. During the ball, Elsa made her way over to Emma.
"Your Highness," Elsa said with a bow.
"It's Emma. Your Highness." Emma responded with a bow to the princess that was in front of her.
"My name is Elsa. I heard from the people that you have magic and defeated a powerful sorceress."
"Yes. I have magic. It was a surprise since I am not from this land, so I don't fully understand why I have it. But our Safe Haven was being threatened by a woman named Cora, it took a few months, but I neutralized her magic."
"How do you control it?" Emma could tell Elsa was worried.
"I learned to believe in myself. You have magic don't you?" Elsa told her about harming her sister and wearing her gloves to conceal her magic. Emma knew she made a friend in Elsa; though Elsa clearly wasn't ready to believe in her powers.
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A few months after her crowning, Emma created trade relations with Arendelle. Other than letters sent back and forth, Emma hadn't a chance to visit Arendelle in a strategic sense.
Emma's life was incredible. She was no longer an orphan; yes she didn't have her parents but, she had people who cared for her. Plus, she had an entire kingdom of people who loved her. When people came to her with for help, she helped to the best of her abilities. Emma knew her life was going to keep getting better.