Emma doesn't know how long she's been asleep but Killian's gone when she wakes and quietly leaves the cabin, going up on deck. It's day but what day? She looks around for her fiancé but doesn't spot him; she does see Starkey at the helm and he smiles at her. Emma walks over to him, raising her left hand over her eyes since the sun is right in front of her.

"Where's Killian?"

"He was making you breakfast," he says, "which was supposed to be a surprise – so act surprised when you see him,"

Emma laughs and walks closer, the light less glaring than before. "You're the Captain of the Roger now, Starkey," she observes, "I'm happy for you but there's something I've been meaning to ask you. You know you did a fabulous job with my hair the last time I was here; do you think that maybe you can fix my hair for my wedding?"

He raises an eyebrow, smiling and laughing. "I would be honored Emma," he says, bowing, "but you should know, no matter what your hair will look like, you will be a beautiful bride,"

"I know," she says, tucking a loose hair behind her ear, "but I still want you and maybe some of the crew to be there,"

"How do your parents feel about that?"

"My father is not enthusiastic about it but it is my wedding and I want everything to be special and perfect," Emma reasons, "and even though I was brought to this ship not under the most ideal circumstances, I don't regret my time here. I learned a lot about myself, like I can't swim and should probably stay away from rum for the rest of my life,"

"How about alcohol in general?"

Emma smiles, recognizing the voice and turns around, kissing Killian good morning. "Good morning you," she says, still smiling.

"You were supposed to be still asleep when I was going to find you," he adds.

"I know," Emma muses, looking between Starkey and Killian, an idea popping into her head. "I was talking to Starkey about maybe inviting some of the crew to our wedding but since I'm here, we could have a little ceremony here on the ship? Starkey, am I correct in thinking that a Captain can officiate wedding ceremonial rites?"

"I can," he verifies, looking worriedly at his friend. "but what about your official wedding?"

Emma shrugs, smiling lovingly at Killian. "We'll still have that, with whoever my mother wants to invite which will probably be everyone in the kingdom despite my protests that I would prefer something smaller. Having a ceremony here would fit my latter requirements," she reasons, "What do you think?"

Killian glances back at his friend and then to Emma. "I know that look; you're already determined to make this happen," he resigns.

The only thing Emma needs to fix is to her hair, a little make-up which she finds; next door, Killian is getting ready too. She hasn't really written her vows or have a bouquet to hold but Emma knows as soon as she's standing across from her love, whatever she's feeling in heart, will be magnified ten times over.

This is the day her mother has been prepping her for years: her wedding day. Her parents always imagined someone different for her but deep down, Emma always hoped that the choice would be hers. She had always believed since she was a little girl that she would find her True Love and she has, and she's about to make a life with him and then one day, a daughter of their own.

Emma sighs, checking herself over once more before walking to the door, inhale and then exhale, walking above deck. Killian's already there, finding a red vest to wear under his signature black leather standing by Starkey and Smee.

Emma smiles, looking at all of them and breathes in again, walking towards them. Once she's near Killian, she takes his hands in hers and turn towards Starkey.

"Love, when it happens, can be most unexpected but when it is reciprocated by both parties, it can be magical and turn into something beautiful. Emma, I've had the pleasure to get to know you in the short time you've spent aboard this ship. You're feisty, independent, beautiful, royal but you're more than a princess (although that's who you are by birth); you're you," Starkey starts then turns to his friend.,

"Killian, I've followed you as my Captain for as long as I can remember. You're loyal, brave, strong, fierce and even though you two come from different backgrounds, you share the same qualities that you see in each other and that's one of the reasons that your love is special,"

"Emma, Killian gave you his mother's ring as a symbol of his love for you,"

"Wait," Emma interrupts and removes her necklace. "I know it's not a ring but it'll have to do for right now,"

Killian looks at the swan necklace in his hand. "Didn't Snow give this to you for your birthday?" he asks.

"She did," Emma affirms, "but I want you to have it,"

Killian puts on the necklace and entwines his fingers with hers again as Starkey looks to Emma for her vows.

"I love you, Killian Jones," she starts, "How could I not? I know our relationship, especially the beginnings of it, is more than unconventional but looking back on how everything started, I wouldn't change anything about it. There will probably be times where there will be difficult moments ahead but we'll worry about that when that time comes. Right now, all that matters is this moment and I love you deeply, you crept under my skin and into my heart which will always be yours, and I trust you my love to always take care of mine,"

"Before I met you Emma, my love – my first loves were this ship, adventure, the uncertainly of the seas and following the stars to our next destination. I still love the sea because it is endless, like my love for you and I still follow the stars but my new destination is wherever you are; because after everything we've been through together, I know with more certainty after almost loosing you twice I never want to be without you. I love you sweetheart and I promise to take care of your heart always,"

"Wow," Emma breaths, tears clouding her eyes, "Can I kiss him now?"

"Not yet," Starkey says and motions for Smee to come up. Smee walks over to them, carrying a chalice and hands it to him. "This water symbolizes the ever flowing currents of love you share for each other, and which each of you must drink out of, sealing your union for all eternity,"

Starkey gives the chalice to Emma first.

"You sure there's no rum in here, Starkey?" she asks before taking a sip and then passing it to Killian.

Killian sips his share and then Smee takes the goblet from them, standing aside again.

"Now, you can kiss him,"

Emma grins, stepping forward and kissing her now husband and True Love. Killian snakes an arm around her back and dips her suddenly, kissing her sweetly. "Hello husband," she whispers.

"Hello my darling wife," he whispers back, letting her stand straight again.

"Seriously, that was beautiful,"

Emma and Killian turn to the voice as the other pirates regard the visitor. Red comes to Emma, smiling at her thoughtfully.

"Red, what are you doing here?" she asks.

"Snow started to get worried; thought maybe you had been kidnapped again but eloping was probably the last thing on her mind," Red explains.

"We're still going through with the big wedding but I wanted a small ceremony, and this wasn't an elopement," Emma defends.

Red looks at Killian and Starkey. "Seriously, you don't need to defend yourself to me Emma. This secret is between all those present, and I swear I won't ever say anything to your parents," she vows, noting Killian necklace, "but to be safe, it might be a good idea to keep that hidden. If Charming knew what happened here, he'd probably do worse than simply locking up your fiancé in the dungeon,"

"You really won't say anything?" Emma cries.

Red shrugs, smiling thoughtfully at her. "Why would I and what I have to gain from it? You're my goddaughter Emma and I've kept all your secrets since you could first talk and I plan to keep them all for a long time," she says and Emma hugs her.

"Thank you Red,"

Killian smiles at the huntress. "Thank you Red," he echoes.

"By the way, I am here to escort you both back to the castle," she adds, "especially since it's been quite a while since you've been gone,"

Emma looks at her oddly. "It couldn't have been that long. I've only been asleep a day," she says.

Red glances at Killian and Starkey. "You think that you've been asleep for only a day? Emma, it's been a week,"

"Huh?"

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