Chapter 11 The New Pirate Lord
Emma moved over to stand next to the queen and leaned in close. She grabbed Regina's hand and touched the ring she had given her, smiled, then let her hand go. "That ring has never looked lovelier than it does on your hand." She smiled then turned away from Regina. the queen looked at Emma who stood there facing the wall where the male blonde captain came and left. She didn't know what possessed her but she asked, "Who was that man?" "Captain Davy Jones of The Flying Dutchman." Emma turned around and her face was no longer in that captivating smile the queen secretly loved. "He's a friend I helped a long time ago."
The Black Rock stopped and Emma looked over to the queen. "Hook isn't a patient man so perhaps we could continue this conversation when we set sail to the cove." As Emma started heading for the door Regina pulled her back with magic. "I didn't give you that ring for you to use magic on me love." She turned around staring into the queen's eyes and walked over to her. "If you want my attention I'm sure using your own lovely hands would work just as well." Regina was close to losing it and taking the captain right then and there and Emma was having similar thoughts but she stopped herself. "Captain Swan I see you're back to your usual failed attempts at seduction." "We both know they're not failed love." Emma gave the queen a wink causing Regina to swallow a lump in her throat discretely. "I recall you saying we would have our conversation when that bastard, was it, was dealt with so I'd like to get this over with."
The captain wanted to argue but she knew those were her words. She stood in front of her desk and sat where Blackbeard had been just moments ago. "I did already tell Red to inform Hook that he's to wait for me so why not. Ask me whatever you want to know love but I might not be obliged to answer it all." Regina composed herself from the earlier teasing and thought for a moment looking into those deep pools of green. She looked at Emma now as she had when they first met, regal and dangerous. "What are you planning to do with Snow White and Prince Charming?" Emma stared blankly at Regina then replied, "It's already been done. They have joined my crew and shall remain aboard for 25 years." Regina shot daggers at her causing her to laugh. "I'm sorry if this displeases you but perhaps you should stop looking for revenge." Her face fell and the green in her eyes seemed to turn dark as she continued, "Trust me love it's a fool's path because no matter what you accomplish it won't make you happy."
Regina wanted to argue but the look in Emma's eyes said she knew from experience. "I've already started on this path and I will see it through to the end where I will find happiness." Emma looked away and sighed. "I already told you love, there is no happiness at the end of this path. Revenge won't lead you to what you want." The queen didn't want to admit that she was starting to believe her the more she looked into those eyes. This blonde pirate was making her speechless by breaking down all her walls. Emma could see the inner turmoil going on in the queen's head so she stood up and headed for the door. "Give it some thought. I know it's a lot so take your time. We'll be setting sail for the cove shortly. As Emma left Regina could do nothing more than ponder over the pirate's words.
Hook was waiting in his cabin when he heard a knock then the door opened to show a smiling Captain Emma Swan. "Swan, to what do I owe the pleasure?" Hook had tried to seduce Emma when they first met until he walked in on Emma 6 inches deep in a bar wench she had been talking to earlier on. Needless to say he left them in a rush and with a red face from more than just the rum. Over the years they had become good friends so Hook was happy to see her after what seemed like years. "Well I hoped the next time we'd meet would be under better circumstances but sadly that's it the case."
Emma reached into her coat and pulled out a pipe tossing it over to Hook who caught it. "Sorry love but I don't smoke." "It's not for smoking. That is one of the pieces of eight and it is now yours. Don't lose it." Hook stared dumbfounded at Emma. "Is this a joke Swan because if it is I might sink my hook into your chest and pull out that dead heart of yours." Emma smirked. "I assure you it's still beating mate." Her face fell and she looked into Book's eyes. "Normally you'd a proper induction but we're short for time. Blackbeard is in the locker and you will replace him. His seas are now yours to reign over as you see fit Pirate Lord Killian Jones, or would you prefer Hook?" Emma smirked again and Hook still couldn't muster up a single thing to say.
"Listen carefully Hook. You'll follow me to Shipwreck Cove and there I'll introduce you to the other Pirate Lords. Just know the song has been sung and there will probably be a war head our way." As Emma was walking away Hook finally spoke. "Why me Swan? I'm sure there are others who could take Blackbeard's place." Emma stopped but didn't turn around. "You helped me a long time ago and I never repaid you but don't mistake this as a thanks. You earned this and that is all I have to say."
Emma made it back aboard The Black Rock where she found Regina standing outside her cabin door. She looked her over pensively before she decided on what to say. "How would your majesty like to learn to sail a pirate ship?" Regina's regal smirk was back in its place signalling that she was at least not going to bring up their previous conversation at the moment. "A queen has no need for such things but I am curious about this ship." She said this as she made her way up the stairs almost caressing the railing up to stern deck. Emma felt a shiver up her spine but kept calm as a captain should. "Your interest for The Black Rock wouldn't happen to extend to her captain would it?" Regina's smirk was all the captain got in return and it made her curse her use of tight leather pants for the first but most likely not the last time.
Taking the helm Emma shouted, "All hands to your stations we're setting sail for Shipwreck Cove!" Red and Belle both gave her a knowing look and quickly got to work. Emma looked over to the queen who was watching her and unbeknownst to her the queen was thinking that the captain looked very enticing when shouting orders to her crew. "You should go back to the Enchanted Forest while you have the chance. The cove isn't the place for a lady, especially not a royal." Regina raised an eyebrow and smirked. "As much as I would love to be back in my castle and in bed we both know if my mother's involved I can't leave this to be handled by a group of pirates." Emma smiled but only for a second, she didn't want Regina to leave, but that second wasn't missed by the queen and she felt her heart skip a few beats. Before she could question why this happened Emma shouted again, "Red man the helm and make sure we don't lose The Jolly Roger." When Red took the helm Emma gave her arm for Regina to take with that seductive smile giving the queen no other choice but to accept. The went to Emma's cabin and Regina could feel the magic surrounding the room and the lustful gaze directed straight at her.
To be continued...
AN I got sick and since I haven't been sick in years it felt like the friggin plague. Anyways I'm starting to feel better but I'm starting online classes soon so what that means is that I most likely won't post more than one chapter a week. Another thing that's gonna change is that I'm going to start posting on Sundays. Since I haven't started yet this week I will post another chapter and possibly another after that. I think we all know what's coming in the next chapter and I hope I do it justice. If you have a suggestion for something you think either Emma or Regina would say or do during their first time feel free to leave a comment or message me. As always enjoy. xP