Chapter 4: Save Henry
It's been a week since Emma kissed Rumple and she was more focused on finding Henry. The change in her mood did not go unnoticed, but nobody really mentioned it. Her parents and Regina figured it was because something happened with Neal, but Hook was different. Hook didn't think that Emma was too pleased with Neal returning, and he thought it had a lot to do with the fact that Rumple came back. He noticed the looks, and the way they were always missing for an hour out of the day. He didn't say anything to Emma because he of all people knew how defensive she got, but he knew what was going on.
Rumple had put all other concerns in the back of his mind, and let himself enjoy a moment for once. Emma was making him feel something that he has not felt in a long time, and she was accepting of him. He knew that Belle loved him and she brought out the best of him, but she expected him to change. Emma on the other hand knew that he wouldn't change overnight, and she could deal with that. He wasn't sure how things would be when they got back to Storybrooke, but he would deal with that when the time comes.
They had stumbled upon Pan's hideout and they were ready to fight him for Henry. They had his shadow and all they needed was to grab Henry. Pan was not going down without getting what he wanted, and what he wanted was to spread misery. He wanted Rumple to have nothing, and he wanted everyone's truths to come out because that is what he did.
Rumple and Emma were sitting together that night getting ready to fight the next morning. He told her that everything was going to be okay, and they would get Henry back safely. She believed him and like they did most nights they talked. Emma talked about what she wanted to do when they were back in Storybrooke, and she talked about wanting to eat something other than coconuts and berries. Rumple smiled at her, and just kissed her. He kissed her passionately, and lovingly because he knew that tomorrow the group would find out their secret.
"Emma whatever happens tomorrow I want you to know that these days have been some of the best I've had in a long time." Rumple said
"I've dreaded this question ever since we first kissed, but what happens when we go back to Storybrooke?" Emma asked "With us I mean." She clarified
"Emma you know things are going to get more complicated there, and the truth is I just don't know. I am a coward and no doubt if the truth about us comes out tomorrow then my son will tell Belle about it. Neal will never stop fighting for you and he will think this is some ploy to get what I want. Belle and I, we always thought that was it. There was never anything else that we wanted, but now I have you. Emma you've changed things, and I have no idea what to do." He answered
"I guess we will just have to play by ear." Emma said
Rumple kissed her again, and let themselves enjoy the moment. They got back to camp and Emma went straight to sleep. Rumple didn't get much sleep, instead he was up thinking about tomorrow, and what was waiting for them in Storybrooke.
The next morning Emma was up and ready to go, and she shared a moment with Rumple. Everything was going to work out, for once she actually believed it too.
Pan was waiting for them at Skull Rock, and everyone was tense. Before they went Rumple and Emma shared a moment just the two of them and just held onto each other. It was moment where they could reflect on how they felt in the moment, no matter happened when they got home they would have this moment.
On their journey Hook pulled next to Emma and kept looking at her with a knowing look.
"What? Why do you keep looking at me?" Emma asked
"I think you know why I'm looking at you Swan." Hook answered
"No I don't. So stop being weird" Emma said
"How would your parents feel to you warming up to the dark one?" Hook asked
Emma and Hook were behind everyone else so she stopped him and pushed him to the side.
"What do you know Hook?" Emma asked
"I know that you and the crocodile have bonded a lot since we've been here. Good job though Swan you two seem good together." Hook said
"Are you being snarky?" Emma asked
"No. Swan I know that I don't like the man, but you compliment him nicely. We have to get going before they notice we're gone. Your boyfriend might get jealous if he sees us coming out of the dark corner of the forest." Hook said
"Shut up, he is not my boyfriend. At least I don't think he is." Emma said
"You should figure that out Swan." Hook said walking off
"It isn't that easy Killian. He has Belle back in Storybrooke, and I have Henry to think about, and what about Neal?" Emma said
"What about Neal? You don't love him as anything more than a friend, and a father to your son. As for Belle she is a nice girl, but she doesn't belong with Rumplestiltskin. She may have thought she did, but she is not cut out for it. Emma you can handle him, and all she has try to do is change him for the better. That is never going to work." Hook explained
"You know I hate that you have a point." Emma sighed
"Just don't let this go if you believe it is right." Hook said "Now let's save your son and get the hell out of Neverland." Hook said
Emma smiled and caught up with the group and made her way to her son. When they arrived Henry was sitting there unharmed by the looks of it, but Pan was standing right there smiling at them. Emma got chills at the look Pan gave, but she held her own.
"You know the only way I am letting you off this island is if you all stop lying to each other and just give me what I want." Pan said
"What is it you want Pan?" Regina asked
"Oh my son knows what that is. Don't you think it is time to tell them the truth my boy." Pan said
"What the hell are you talking about?" Emma asked
"You mean you don't know? I figured you would know since you and my son have a special bond with each other." Pan replied "Although if he doesn't want to admit it then I can't imagine he thinks very much of you." He added
"Stop." Rumple said
"Finally decided to speak up Rumple? Don't like me insulting your girlfriend?" Pan asked
"Emma is not his girlfriend." Neal said
"Oh look it's my grandson, my you look just like your father." Pan said to Neal "But I will tell you that I've kept eyes on all of you since you got here, and your father and lady-love are not being honest with you Baelfire." Pan added
"Emma what is he talking about?" Charming asked
"Things have changed. I kissed Rumple, and I liked it we have sneaked off and we've talking and getting to know each other better." Emma said
"You've been going on dates while we are here searching for Henry?" Regina questioned
"It's not like I planned for it to happen, it just happened. I'm sorry Neal." Emma said
Neal said nothing he just looked at them and shook his head, and then put his attention back on Pan.
"Oh I was expecting a little more out of you Baelfire. Remember when you came here the first time? You ran as hard as you could to get way, and succeeded. You were so much stronger back then, and now your father has gotten the girl you love." Pan said
"Stop. What is it you want so that we can get Henry back?" Regina asked
"I want my son dead, and I want Emma to stay here in Neverland." Pan said
"You're out of your mind if you think I am letting you kill him, and keep me here with you." Emma said
"Emma you never came to terms with who you really are, and until you do I cannot allow you to leave Neverland." Pan smirked
Regina and Emma had talked beforehand briefly and if worse came to worse Emma would distract Pan with words, and Regina would sneak up on him without magic and steal his heart. This was their chance since Pans focus was on Emma.
"I know who I am and you cannot keep me here. I know I'm screwed up and that I'm lost, but I have my family now. I may not forgive them for letting me go, but they did what they had to. I love them and I love Henry if they would have kept me with them I never would have met Neal, and I never would have had Henry. I'm not thrilled about all the other stuff but I know who I am. I am a scared little girl inside that needs her parents love, but I cannot be that because Henry needs me as his mother, and I am not going to lose him." Emma said
Everyone was looking at Emma for the speech she just delivered and Snow had tears in her eyes. Charming looked like he had been hit by a truck, and Rumple had nothing but sympathy for her. Henry had tears in his eyes as he looked at his mom speak. Regina was successful and pulled Pans heart right from his chest, and held it in her hand. Pan tried to talk to Rumple and get him to stop Regina but instead he took the heart from Regina and slowly crushed it. He watched his father die at his hand, and Henry ran to Emma. He hugged her tightly and then he hugged Regina. It was a happy moment for Emma to hold her son again, but then looking at Rumple she knew that it was only a matter of time before he broke down.
They went back to the Jolly Roger as quickly as they could and set sail for Storybrooke. They were going home, and that meant that everything was going to change more so than it already has. Emma didn't go near Rumple while they were on the ship, instead she stayed by Henry's side. She would push dealing with her love life as long as she could.
There we go another chapter down. Next chapter they will be in Storybrooke and Rumple has to tell Belle what happened between him and Emma in Neverland. I hope you liked it and this story will be ending in 1 or 2 more chapters. So please R&R. Thank you
