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Regina had rushed inside and down the hallway. She placed her hand on her chest; almost as if her heart was going to be ripped out of her. Her emotions were mixed with anger, sadness, guilt — she couldn't believe she made her own daughter an orphan. She gave her away to protect her from her evil, but only showed it to her with full force. Hook had run after Regina and noticed how distraught she was. He placed his good hand on her shoulder and made her turn to look at him.

"Regina, don't…"

"I killed them" Regina interrupted. "I made our daughter live in a hell hole because my revenge on Snow White was far more greater"

"You didn't know" Hook tried to get close to her but Regina stepped back.

"I ruin lives — Even my own children. How can I expect them to love me when all I do is cause pain?" Regina let out tears as her realization came to light. Hook stepped closer to her again but did not let her resist him. He placed his hand on her cheek and with his touch you could feel her sense comfort. She closed her eyes and sighed before looking at the man she has known to love again.

"I know you now, Regina. That woman that destroyed lives — you don't have to be her anymore. You can change; for your children. And you can be the best mother I know you are" Hook lightly smiled. Regina just shook her head in disagreement and moved her head away from her.

"You can't trust me. No one can"

And before Hook could say anything, Regina ran passed him and left the Orphanage. Hook stood there and sighed, upset he couldn't help her but knew he had something far more important to handle. How was he gonna tell this little girl that he was really her father. He decided to go back and found Mother Superior inside by the door to the playground.

"I'm sorry. I didn't know how to…"

"Don't worry about it. I'll deal with Regina later — right now, I want to know more about my daughter." Hook asked.

"She is a very bright little girl — Shy, timid — likes to be alone" Mother Superior explained. Hook just nodded.

"When did they die?"

"She was quite young. Barely a year i believe. She and 5 other children escaped one of Regina's raids by hiding in the woods. Then they were placed in the nearby orphanage where they have remained since — you know…"

"So since she has no family — I mean legally I am the girl's father so…"

"I know what your implying and yes, being the girl's father does give you the right to take her now but…"

"but what?" Hook asked confused and slightly annoyed.

"but I think you should give her time. This child only knows one thing — that her parents were murdered by the Evil Queen. Knowing that the Evil Queen and Captain are truly her parents may hurt her in some way if you expose that too soon" Mother Superior explained. Hook knew she was right but he longed to just take his little girl in his arms and hold her. He looked out the window and saw Aslyn sitting alone by the swings, playing in the sand.

"What do you suggest I do?" Hooked asked, still looking at Aslyn.

"I think being her friend is a good start. We have these programs where adults will come and take the child out from time to time just so they can get away from here for a moment. They are called sponsors." Mother Superior explained. Hook looked to her again and slightly shifted his body as he felt the nervousness come.

"So you want me to sponsor her? Get to know her?"

"Exactly. Let her get to know you. Go at her pace. As soon as things seem well than we can tell her who you are — but for now, I think its best."

"That's all I want is what's best for her" Hook slightly smiled.

"Good. Than we can go see her if you like?" Mother Superior opened the door and stepped out. Hook hesitated but took in a deep breathe and walked out with her. They approached the little girl who was still sitting alone. Mother Superior walked in front of Hook and knelt down in front of her. "Aslyn, I want you to meet…"

"Killian" Hook interrupted. He didn't think it would be best for the child to know his true identify, even though his lack of hand probably gave it away.

"Killian. He wants to talk to you, if that's ok?" Mother Superior asked her.

Aslyn just shrugged her shoulders and continued to make her sand castle. Mother Superior stood up and let Hook take over. Hook then sat at the end of the walkway where it met the soft sand that Aslyn was playing with.

"Hello Aslyn" he said with a lump in this throat.

"Hi" Aslyn still not keeping her eye off her castle. Hook knew this was a bit tougher than her thought and knew he should just play along.

"What are you making there?" He asked.

"A castle"

"I love Castles" Hook said with charm which made the girl chuckle a bit. "You know I use to know someone in a castle back in our land"

"Really?" Aslyn seemed curious and looked at him finally.

"Yes. It belonged to a Queen and uh..."

"You mean the Evil Queen?" Aslyn seemed surprised. "She is evil!" Aslyn said repetitive.

"Why is she evil?" Hook asked curiously.

"She kills people. She even cursed us. At least that's what I was told. I never met her. She scares me" Aslyn spoke truth in her words of such a young child. Hook nodded and yet sighed. Speaking of Regina wouldn't be the best time right now. He had to talk to her and get to know her without Regina at this moment.

"Well we don't need to speak of the Evil Queen today. What else do you like Aslyn?"

"I love horses. The sea..." Aslyn trailed off looking down at her castle again.

"I love boats" Hook commented.

"I love boats too!" Aslyn stood up quickly and caught his eye, startling him a bit. "Our orphanage back at home use to be by the sea and how I loved to watch them!"

Hook smiled to his child with such love for her. 'She definitely got that from me' he thought. "Well if you want, we can go on my ship and sail sometime. Would you like that?"

"Oh yes!" Aslyn than ran up to Mother Superior. "Mother, could we go on a boat ride today?" She asked excited.

"I don't see why not" Mother Superior smiled at the child.

"Let's go!" Aslyn ran into the orphanage and into her room. Hook stood up and wiped himself off before walking in with Mother Superior.

"Well that went well" Hook chuckled.

"Indeed. Like I said, just give her time and space. If you want it bad enough, you will be a family" She than placed her hand on his shoulder.

"Thank you" Hook slightly smiled. Their moment was interrupted by the light tug of his jacket by Aslyn.

"I'm ready!" Aslyn explained and showed him her pink bag with purple flowers on them.

"Oh my, and what do we have there" Hook knelt down before her and looked into her bag.

"Just Mr. Bugsy, Miss Lillian and Chunk" Aslyn explained her friends.

"Chunk?" Hook was surprised.

"Yes — he loves to eat" Aslyn smiled. "Now let's go!" She grabbed his hand and pulled with all her might. Hook stood up quickly and pretended he was being dragged by the little girl. They walked out of the Orphanage and quickly walked to the harbor which was close by.

From a distance, Regina hid behind a tree and watched this unfold. She smiled for a moment at Hook being able to love on his daughter; but her smile faded quickly and a tear fell knowing just how much pain she caused both of them. She shook her head and walked away.

Sorry it's short but the next chapter should be a bit longer. Please Review! thanks!