A Captain's Advice
AN: Set after the episode Dreamcatcher. Regina calls Hook to talk to Henry. This chapter is Regina explaining to Hook what happened with Henry, Emma and Violet.
Will most likely only be a two-shot of this and then the conversation between Henry and Killian but may write another chapter with Emma and Killian talking about why she did it if you guys want.
To say that the call on his communication device had been a surprise would be an understatement.
He had been preoccupied with his thoughts sitting in the Captain's quarters on his beloved vessel when his device shook from within his pocket.
The last thing he expected was a call from the recently reformed Evil Queen. The mayor herself did not seem overly enthusiastic about calling upon the pirate for assistance so he knew it must be urgent.
And that is how Killian Jones ended up at Regina Mills's house when the sky was pitch black with little to no idea of why he had been summoned here.
Regina, ever the cryptic, left out the finer details of her reasons for contacting him. All he was told was that Henry needed him.
It was common knowledge by now that Killian Jones did in fact genuinely care for the boy, yet knowing Regina was willing to let him to talk to her son about something was a comfort to him.
Walking up the pristine porch steps he takes in the building for any abnormalities that would cause the queen to request his presence. Finding none, he knocked on the front door and was faced with the black haired woman within minutes.
"Hook….thank you for coming."
The thank you seemed to have been forced from her throat but Killian chose not to dwell on that.
"Always a pleasure to serve a queen such as yourself." The notorious Captain Hook's smirk made a guest appearance and was answered with a roll of the female's eyes. "What can I assist you with, lass?"
"First. NEVER call me lass again pirate and second" For a split second he thought he spotted a hint of concern and vulnerability in Regina's eyes, "It's Henry."
He frowned, "Has something happened to the boy?"
Hesitating Regina closed the door behind him and gestured to the kitchen, "I'll explain inside"
Trying not to think about the last time he was in this house with Emma, he obeyed the mayor's orders and followed her into the kitchen and sat opposite her.
"That dream-catcher we found in Emma's new house, I used my magic to see what memories she had taken with it. At first I thought it was Henry's memories as Robin and I saw that girl he has been talking to. But it turns out it was the girl's memories, Violet I think her name is."
Nodding in understanding Killian asked hurriedly, "What did the images show?"
"Apparently Emma..back in Camelot took out the girl's heart," his eyes widened slightly "She used it to control Violet and forced her to break Henry's heart."
Killian had been well aware of Emma's darkness by now and that it is causing her to do things she normally would never do in a million years. But breaking her son's heart? Even he didn't think Emma as the Dark One was capable…but then again the crocodile abandoned his own son so he's not sure why he is so horrified.
Growing tired of his silence Regina continued, "Unbeknownst to Robin and I, Henry had been watching the images behind us the whole time and saw everything. He has shut himself off in his room. I only spoke to him once rather briefly when asking if he wanted food. He refused."
"Did…she give any reason?"
"No, not in the memory. She did come here about an hour ago asking to see Henry. I didn't let her in. He doesn't want to see her."
Sighing, Killian knew how much that would hurt Emma. Not being allowed to see her own son but he understood where Regina was coming from.
"How did she seem?"
"Cold. Just cold. She's the Dark One now Guy-liner. That memory only proves how dark she has become."
"She still loves him. He's still her son."
"I have no doubt about that. But she obviously doesn't mind hurting him. You of all people remember how badly Rumpelstiltskin treated Neal. I don't want her doing that to Henry.
He clenches his jaw, "What exactly do you want me to do, your Majesty?"
Avoiding his gaze she replied, "He hasn't been talking to me about it. I'm not exactly the type of person to discuss relationships. To throw in his Dark One mother trying to ruin a relationship for him isn't something he feels comfortable talking to me about. Especially given Emma and mine's…colourful past."
"So you want me to talk to the boy about what happened?"
"Regretfully so."
He grins, "So would this talk be taking place over my dead body or yours?"
Glaring at him the mayor replies, "I'm not happy about it obviously but I know he… looks up to you. Heaven only knows why."
"Charming." He all but grimaced wondering if he would ever be accepted in this town. "The boy must be pretty cut up if you are looking for my help."
"Will you help or not!?" The question was punctured with a stern stare to which he replied with a smile, "Of course."
Smiling sarcastically she pointed to the stairs, "You know which room's his"
Standing, the pirate pushes in the chair after him, "I'll be down in a bit my lady"
Ignoring the exasperated sigh that escaped the woman behind him Killian Jones let his feet carry him up the stairs and out of sight.
AN: The next chapter will be the conversation between Hook and Henry.
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