Chapter Two: New in Town
Emma let out a sigh. Keeping all of the secrets from Camelot, being the dark one, and being alone was beginning to take its toll on her. She took a sip of her cocoa while looking out the window. She was now living in the beautiful home Killian had found in the newspaper. The home he didn't remember telling her about when he was trying to give her a hope speech.
Every time she tried to interact with anyone she could sense their fear. Henry wasn't aloud over but she couldn't really blame anyone for that. She had been incredibly shady since their return and had given them no reason to trust her. Everyone has assumed her intentions were ill ever since they discovered she was still the dark one but it just wasn't the case. They had nearly defeated the darkness. They were seconds away from fixing everything but It all had to be ruined because of the wound Excalibur had inflicted on Killian. She couldn't destroy the darkness without also killing the person she loved most. He told her to let him go but she just couldn't. She couldn't watch another person she cared about die so she did the unthinkable and filled Killian with the darkness too.
This wouldn't have been a problem really if he hadn't been so quick to seek revenge on her. So with not much of a choice she had to take their memories and leave Camelot. She decided she would figure everything out on her own and keep her friends and family out of harm's way by keeping her distance.
Suddenly startled by knocking she looked over at the front door. She was so wrapped up in her thoughts she hadn't heard the pounding. She rose up from the chair straightening her jacket and made her way quietly to the front door.
"Swan, I know you're there, love." Of course it was Killian. He had been by everyday trying to talk to her but she kept dodging him. She just didn't know how much longer she could stay away from him. Dark one or not, she was missing him terribly.
Killian stood outside waiting for her. Though he was used to the cold he wished this time she would let him in. He shifted his weight and looked up and began to pound the door with his hand. "Please Emma, I really need to see you. Just open the do-" Before he could finish his sentence she opened the door. "Like the new place she asked with a smirk on her lips. She moved closer to him and whispered in his ear, "Just one of the many perks of being the dark one." she kissed his jaw line slowly making her way to his lips. First the kiss was just light as a feather. Then she began to kiss him more passionately.
Killian was taken by surprise by all of this. He didn't want to but he reluctantly and lightly pushed her back. She looked at him with a confused look. "Just because I'm the dark one doesn't mean we can't still be together." She tried to close the gap inbetween them again but Killian stepped back again. I'm going to kick myself later for his. he thought as he rolled his eyes and ran his hand through his hair.
"As much as I would love to keep kissing you, that's not why I'm here. Shall we move this conversation inside where it's warm?" He kept his tone even and tried to read her expression. He hoped she wasn't angry and would invite him in.
"Please. Come in." Emma stepped aside and motioned for Killian to enter. She lead him through the foyer and to the kitchen. Killian paused when a basement door with flashy locks caught his eye. He slowly started walking towards it when Emma was all of the sudden standing in front of him.
"The kitchen is this way." She took his hand and tried to pull him away from the door. "What are you hiding behind that door, Emma?" Hook's tone interrogating. He wouldn't budge until she started answering his questions. He was tired of being in the dark, he needed to know what was going on now.
"Now it wouldn't be any fun if I told you everything today." She touched her red lips to his cheek and smiled at him. She could see he clearly wasn't buying it.
"Bloody Hell, Swan! How can I help you when you won't even be honest with me?" He was losing his patience, He broke from her hold and turned away from her. He hated the games she was playing.
She said nothing and continued walking to the kitchen. No sound except the clicking of her heels on the hard floor. He cursed under his breath and followed shortly behind her.
"Killian, I know it seems like I'm keeping you in the dark, but I promise everything I'm doing right now, I'm doing to secure the future. Our future." She took a seat at the table where her cocoa was sitting and gestured for Killian to sit across from her by making a bottle of rum and a shot glass appear.
He sat down and just stared at her. He poured himself a shot and through it back and then repeated the process. He needed that drink more than he realized.
"I just don't understand what's going on right now. Why can't you talk to me?" He pleaded.
"Trust me Killian, I wish I could. It's just not the right time... Soon though. Can't we just enjoy each other's company?" She pleaded as she took the shot glass and poured herself one throwing it back without flinching.
"No Emma we can't. This isn't you. I am in love with Emma Swan the Savior not Emma Swan the Dark One." He said it without thinking. He knew that would probably hurt her and that was the last thing he wanted to do. He was having a hard enough time talking to her.
"I see, I think you should see your way out. It was good to see you Killian. I know you don't think I'm the same person but I can assure you, you're wrong. If the rolls were reserved I would love you the same." A single tear escaped her eye and trickled down her cheek. She was filled with darkness not heartless.
"Emma wait I'm-" but before he could finish she had used magic and transported him out of the house. "Bloody HELL!" He yelled as he kicked the closest thing he could find which ended up being her mailbox. Well that was rich Killian. Way to go, you win boyfriend of the year. he thought as he took off walking to granny's. He was going to need more rum to forget this.
"So explain to me again how we get into this cloaked town." Caroline asked as she stared out the window bored out of her mind. They had been riding for nearly twelve hours.
"Well, Bonnie didn't really explain but she didn't act like it would be a big deal. We should be getting close now." Stefan looked over at Caroline and squeezed her hand.
"Well that's good because I'm starving. The cooler with the blood bags are with Damon and Elena in the UHAUL. Hopefully he didn't decide to drink them all." She huffed as she crossed her arms and stared at Stefan. She noticed they were on a highway that was surrounded by woods. Stefan's phone buzzed. "Yeah... Okay... Well you take the lead we'll follow you in." He hung up. "Looks like we're about to enter Storybrooke."
"So how did she act Killian? Did she look like she missed us? Did she say anything about us?" Snow asked as she bounced baby Neil in her lap. Killian had bet up with the Charming's at Granny's to discuss Emma.
"I'm afraid our conversation didn't last long. And there were no mentions of you two. Sorry, love." he took a swig of rum from his flask. He was drunk but evidently he wasn't drunk enough to forget earlier.
"Don't worry Killian. We're going to figure this out and fix it. We will get the Emma we know and love back." Charming had his hero voice on as he tried to reassure his friend.
"STRANGERS CROSSED THE TOWN LINE! STRANGERS ARE CROSSING THE TOWN LINE!" Leroy busted into Granny's yelling at the top of his lungs. Killian rolled his eyes and chuckled to himself. That dwarf's timing is always impeccable. He thought to himself.
"What do you mean? Nobody can get into the town, we have the cloaking spell, remember?" Killian said in a mundane tone. He scratched his scruff and unscrewed the bottle of rum filling his shot glass yet again. Before he could take the shot Charming took the glass.
"If there are strangers coming into town don't you think it would be a good idea to be in "good form" as you call it? You're practically on the sheriff's department." Charming gave him judgy eyes and Killian shrugged. "Alright, Mate." He put emphases on the T. "Shall we go investigate these "strangers" Leroy is so concerned about?" Killian was inebriated to say the least as he stumbled getting up.
"Yeah, It looks like I'm driving. Come on Snow, We will take you and Neil home first then we will go investigate. Killian, call Regina and make her aware of our current situation."
"Oh lovely, just what I wanted. I shall very much enjoy this conversation with your majesty." He got out the talking phone. He still hadn't figured out technology of this world. He fumbled through the contacts until he found Regina.
"I don't think you're going to have to search because our guests are here. They must be needing a room. Everyone ACT. NATURAL." Granny had her cross bow in hand underneath the counter as she peered out the window.
Killian and Charming sat back down as Leroy made his way to the bar farthest away from the door. Ruby tried to distract herself by bussing tables. The bell on the door chimed. A man who appeared to be no older than thirty with black hair entered the room with another man who looked much like the man with the black hair but his hair was lighter and he looked a few years younger. Brothers perhaps. Killian thought.
The diner fell silent which Damon found strange. He walked over to the counter where Granny was standing.
"Is this the Bed and Breakfast?" Stefan asked with a soft voice.
"Uh- Why yes. This is actually the Diner... You can probably tell that by looking... but Uh- Yeah we have rooms upstairs will you just be needing one for the night?" Granny stammered. She was nervous and kept her hand on the crossbow.
"Actually, we will need 4 rooms if you have that available... For free while you're at it... Indefinitely." Damon's pupil expanded as he compelled Granny. Stefan shot him a look of displeasure.
"Sure, why don't you stay for free indefinitely. Here's four keys." Granny was in a trance. Killian noticed something was off and exchanged a glance with Charming.
"Oh and free breakfast too please. Thanks." Damon took the keys and went to exit the diner. He nodded at Killian who had been staring at him since he entered.
"Well way to be subtle." Stefan whispered loudly and punched his brother in the arm.
"Is it just me or was there something incredibly off about everyone in there?" Damon paused as he walked over to Bonnie and the rest of the gang who were gathered by their vehicles. "Everyone went silent as if they had never had customers from somewhere outside of town before."
"Well you didn't have to compel the owner..." Stefan trailed off
"Damon, seriously?! We just got here." Caroline huffed as she crossed her arms
"What? It's not like we're trying to keep a low profile. They're going to know what we came for sooner or later... Why not sooner? Stop it with your little judgy eyes Blondie." Damon was in the UHAUL and opening Elena's casket. He scooped her up and exited.
Suddenly in a cloud of smoke a woman appeared. She was dressed in all black and had white hair. Her figure was slender and she was very fair skin and bright red lipstick.
"What are you?" She pursed her lips and cocked her head.
"Well, I'm Damon, and this is my girlfriend. She's really tired from a long trip-"
"I asked WHAT are you. Not WHO are you." Emma was now inches away from Damon's face.
Damon was not a man who was easily intimidated. He glanced at Bonnie who looked terrified. Probably by the poofing witch juju.
Damon looked into the mysterious witches eyes. "I'm Damon Salvatore. I'm from Mystic Falls. Me and my friends are going to be here for a while and you're going to stop asking questions." His pupil expanding once again as he compelled her.
"Okay." Emma responded with a straight face then began laughing. "Do you really think that's going to work on me? I'm the dark one."
"What the hell is a dark one?" Stefan putting his arm out protectively in front of Caroline.
But just as quickly as she had arrived she had disappeared.