CHAPTER FOUR – On the ship, almost to shore

"Our children? Miss Swan, are you in your right mind?

"All I'm saying is that the blonde talks like Killian, and there's no mistaking his eyes. And the brunette has a hoard of books in the corner and looks almost exactly like you, Belle."

"It could be plausible, I guess. But I thought time travel was impossible, besides that one time with Zelena." Belle replied. She kept touching her stomach and glancing towards the petite brunette girl. She wouldn't tell the others this, but she was fairly certain the girl had Rumple's eyes as well.

Killian made his way up to the trio. "Does anyone else find this odd? I swear, if I didn't know this lass, I would say I taught her to sail myself."

"Well," Emma said, "you just might have."

"Excuse me, love?"

"We were thinking, and this is just speculation, that they may just happen to be our children in the future. I mean, look at her!"

"Aye, she does have your hair, and your stubbornness, love."

The four took the time to really look at the two girls. The blonde one had long wavy blonde hair tied back into a loose ponytail, piercing ocean blue eyes framed by eyeliner, and a set chin. She was dressed head to toe in dark blue leather, and had one hand rested on her scabbard at all times.

The other had curly brown hair resting over one side of her head as she returned to her book. She had deep chestnut eyes and delicate features, and was dressed in a sophisticated grey and pink day gown. The pair seemed at odds with each other at the moment, but it was apparent by their mannerisms that they had known each other for a very long time.

Killian had to agree. There was no mistaking the way this girl sailed. Not only that, he himself had come up with "The Savior Swan" to name his next ship anyhow.

"Well, let's at least ask them their names, love. Oi!" he shouted towards to two girls, "what might be your names, lassies?

"I'm Captain Kendra Jones, and that there's my part-time first mate, Lady Colette Gold." Kendra realized there was no more point in hiding who they were, she could tell that they had figured it out by the surprised looks on their faces.

Killian turned pale. "Ah. Um. Thanks. Um" Belle looked like she might be sick, and so did Emma for that matter. Killian couldn't help himself though; he had to glance at Emma with ever-so-slightly suggestive smirk.

Regina, still slightly unfazed, had to ask "Are there, ah, any others we should know about?"

Kendra thought about it, no point in keeping it a secret anymore. "Oh, you mean other children. Well, there's my twin brother Liam, I'm older by the way, and then there's Oliver Hood, and Leif Kristoffson, and…I think that's about it."

"Kendra!"

"Oh pipe down Colette, I think they've already figured it out. Besides, we've made it to port, and we need to start moving now if we are to make it to Henry's by nightfall. Looks as if Liam came to meet us too."

A young man with black hair and green eyes stood with his hands clasped in front of his tightly pressed uniform. As soon as they docked, he rushed up the plank and immediately rushed to Colette's side. As hurried as he was, he missed the shocked expressions of his parents and friends.

"Colette, where have you two been?" he exclaimed as he took her into his arms, "My sister's not turning you into a pirate as well, is she?"

"Ah, um…Liam, there's, ah….um" Colette tried to get his attention.

"Oi, cod-brain! Would you stop cooing over your girlfriend and meet my guests? I'm sure you'll recognize them."

Liam looked up, looking like an exact picture of Killian when he was his age. He locked eyes with his parents, and suddenly released his grip on Colette and gave a low, formal bow.

"Prince Liam David Jones, at your service."

It was Killian's turn to feel sick. He turned to Emma, and in a barely restrained whisper said "My son – our future son – is dating the Dark One's DAUGHTER?

Regina overheard the remark. "How's that for karma?" she said.