Chapter Four: Up in Smoke

Damon was lying when he told Emma they were tired. He really just wanted some time to catch up with Elena. They still couldn't believe that all of their problems were going to be fixed. Worst case scenario they never leave Storybrooke but that was a small price to pay considering everything Elena would have lost if they had accepted the alternative.

"I'm hungry, Damon... Do you think we could go find something to eat?" Elena pouted as Damon sat beside her on the bed staring at her.

"Well, I think there's a bar that's within walking distance..." He paused as he began unbuttoning his shirt, "But don't you think we have some catching up to do?" He smirked.

"Oh you mean something like this?" she smiled and bit her lip playfully as she slipped out of her dress. Damon marveled at her beauty and was so glad he didn't have to wait another second to ravage her. He pushed her back on the bed and they began their sweet reunion.

-D&E-

Killian found himself at the Rabbit Hole after he finished bringing Regina up to speed. He wanted to go to Emma's house but he wasn't sure if she would allow him in. Even though he had regained a newfound sense of trust he still needed to tread carefully. He walked straight to the bar where Alice was taking care of a few bar flies. Otherwise, the place was rather dead. He took a seat at the stool and waited for Alice to take his order.

"It's late for you isn't it, Captain?" Alice joked as she poured him a tall glass of rum. Alice was a pretty girl probably in her mid to late twenties. She had a petite figure and long blonde hair. She was a very attractive young lady and all the men in town seemed to throw themselves at her. Alice would never admit it but she loved the attention.

"Oh you know, It's just been a day... One that calls for a late night drink." Killian stated as he took a sip of his rum. "Well, Killian, if you need anything just give me a shout." Alice winked but Killian ignored her flirting and nodded a 'thanks' gesture. He looked over to the other side of the bar and noticed that strange man from Granny's earlier sitting with a strange girl. Killian Decided it was a good time to play detective. Charming said so himself that Killian was practically part of the sheriff's department.

"How's it going mates? I don't think I've had the pleasure of seeing you before." Killian said as he walked over closer to them. The girl seemed to be startled as she tried to look at the menu and not his hook. "Where are my manners? My names Killian Jones." Killian extended out his good hand to Damon who reluctantly shook his hand.

"I'm Damon Salvatore and this is my girlfriend Elena Gilbert. Believe it or not, we've already been brought up to speed on who you are." Damon responded slyly.

"Is that so, from whom may I ask?" Killian had a hunch but he wanted to hear him say it.

"Oh you know, just your friendly neighborhood Dark Barbie." Elena kicked Damon warning him to watch what he said.

"You mean Emma?" Killian finished his glass. Alice was back and left the bottle this time.

"You got it." Damon smirked, "Speaking of which, what can you tell me about her? Can we trust her?" His pupil expanded as he stared into Killian's eyes and tried to use compulsion on him. Killian gave him a funny look. "Do you have something in your eye, mate?" He asked confused.

Alice thankfully interrupted their strange interaction by bringing Elena and Damon their meals. It was your typical bar food; Burgers and fries. Elena didn't hesitate to dig in, she knew she probably looked like a caveman but she didn't care she was enjoying every bite. Damon and Killian watched her in amusement.

"You're a hungry lass aren't you?" Killian deadpanned Elena looked up and smiled as she swallowed her bite. "Sorry, I know it's rude of me to eat like this, you just have no idea how long it's been since I've eaten." She responded as she took another bite of her burger. Damon remained quiet as he nitpicked his fries hoping the failed compulsion thing would blow over.

"Well, it's getting rather late, maybe we will see each other again soon?" Killian said with a questioning tone and he took one last swig from the rum bottle and steadied himself with his good hand on the bar.

"You bet, Killian." Damon replied plainly not breaking his gaze from Killian. "Drive safe."

"Aye mate, I'm not much for driving those land vessels. I will just be walking." Killian placed a couple of doubloons on the bar to pay for his bar tab. He waved and stumbled away from the two strangers and decided once he was outside he could stop with the theatrics. He knew that man had tried to use mind control on him and it hadn't worked. "It has to be just a coincidence..." Killian muttered to himself in disbelief. He decided he would try to put it to the test. He closed his eyes and thought of where he wanted to be and just like that he went up in a cloud of smoke.

"Bloody hell , Swan... What have you done?" He growled under his breath angrily when he appeared at her doorstep.

-E&K-

Emma laid in bed trying to sleep but it just wasn't happening. She squeezed her eyes shut but when she opened them the clock still hadn't moved. All she could think about was the events that had taken place in the last several weeks. She hoped so badly she could destroy the darkness once and for all and just have a normal life with her family. Unfortunately she knew that normal was not in the cards for the savior. There would probably always be a crisis. This is just one of many problems she would have to face.

Knock Knock Knock

"What the hell?" She muttered as she got out of bed, "I'm coming!" She called out.

"Oh, no need for that love. I just let myself in." Killian appeared in a puff of smoke leaning against the doorway to her bedroom. His arms crossed. Emma was startled by this, he wasn't supposed to know. "B-b-but how? How did you..." Emma trailed off as she stared at him wide eyed.

"How did I put the pieces together that you made me the one thing I spent nearly three centuries trying to kill? Well those strangers from out of town tried to use their bloody mind control on me... But it didn't work... I thought maybe it was just a coincidence but then I tested it and you know what? I HAVE BLOODY MAGIC SWAN!" He yelled as he stormed over to be in her face. Emma couldn't respond. "So much for honesty, Swan! I believed you this afternoon! I think it's time you start filling in some holes... NOW!" he clenched his jaw and waited for her to respond. He noticed tears trickling down her cheeks. She held out her hand and a dream catcher appeared.

"I did mean everything I said this afternoon. You have to know I couldn't lose one more person... I love you, Killian." She cried as she handed him the dream catcher. "All of the answers you seek are right here in the dream catcher." He took it from her and concentrated while all of his memories came back to him. He softened his expression and looked at Emma who was still tearful. He cupped her face and finally broke the silence.

"You should have let me die, Swan." He released her and disappeared once again.

"Killian, No!" She cried as she collapsed to the floor. With no time to waste, she called her family... It was time to bring everyone into the light of the situation.

A/ N: Next Chapter I'll go into more detail on what went down in Camelot. Killian spent a lot of time trying to get his revenge on the previous dark one, Rumpelstiltskin. You can only imagine how he feels once he finds out he has become the one thing he hates the most. Please let me know what you think... I'll try to get another chapter posted in the next week or so.

Oh, and season six of OUAT is next Sunday! YAYYYYY!