A Bat In Storybrooke

by Emersonian

An old foe of Killian arrives in Storybrooke to get his revenge on the latter. Killian tries to keep Emma out of it. Rumple and Belle are expecting a child who has inherited magic from the Dark One that will make the baby a terrible villain. In the past, Lieutenant Killian meets and befriends a special yet mysterious humanoid bat who lived among humans his entire life.

4. Chapter 4

A BAT IN STORYBROOKE:

Chapter 4

Flashback: The Enchanted Forest, year 1774, at the port of Aldorada

"Land Ho!"

The crew gathered in excitement on the main deck in order to get a view of Aldorada.

It was nothing like the crew had ever seen: from miles away, you could see the big Renaissance mansions, gardens, towers, and the enormous royal castle that formed this big city. A small market could be seen on the docks, where a crowd was waiting for them, cheering and waving the Aldorada flag and a white, peace flag at the Jewel Of The Realm.

"Mates, we have arrived at the renowned Aldorada," Liam announced. "Remember, we are representing our country as we go on this diplomatic mission. So be in your best form and attitude."

"Yes, captain!" the crew cried

"Get ready to pull the anchor and get into position!" Killian ordered as the crew dispersed. Killian went to join his brother at the front of the ship as they watched the crowded port getting closer and closer.

"This is a great moment for us and history," the latter patted Killian on the shoulder. "Let's enjoy it!"

The crew got out of the ship as soon it accosted on the catwalk. Numerous citizens came to welcome the newcomers, including a lot of nobility, middle-class, and peasants, all looking well dressed. There was no doubt to Killian that this nation was very wealthy.

The crowd parted in order to make way for a few soldiers, led by two military officiates. For some reason, girly squeals were heard from the crowd, as the leaders got closer to the Jones brothers.

Liam started the introductions: "Greetings, Aldoradians. We are the diplomatic representatives of our King, and it is with great honor that we come here to your well-acclaimed country. I am Captain Liam Jones, leader of this fleet, and this here is my brother and second-in-command, Lieutenant Killian Jones."

Cheers were heard from both the crew and the Aldoradian crowds as the Jones brothers bowed to the main leader, a tall man in his late forties with black hair, grey eyes, a beard, and the black-and-purple Aldoradian military uniform, which was covered with at least 20 different medals. A sword was hung on the side of this man.

"The honor is also ours," the man replied. "I am the Hernan Denada Cortés, Head General of our nation's navy. And by my sides is my son, Aldorada's First Class Navy Sergeant… Fitzgerald Denada Cortés!" The last part was said in pride.

Cheers and girly squeals were heard from the Aldoradian crowd as the Sergeant bowed to the newcomers, who, unlike their hosts, were paralyzed by shock. For, unlike Hernan Denada Cortés, his son wasn't a human in a sergeant's uniform, but a creature with a black bat's head, crowned with a raven black ponytail, golden eyes, and a fanged mouth, in a sergeant's uniform. In other words, the renowned Denada Cortés son, who was said to be able to knock down ten men with only one sweep of his sword, wasn't a man but a beast.

"Like my father, the honor and pleasure is also mine," the creature said. "I'm First Class Navy Sergeant Fitzgerald Denada Cortés, best known as 'Fidget the Bat', and I am looking forward to our new alliance with great anticipation."