Chapter Ten

Rescue

They hit the ground hard.

Grunting, Killian stood up and took in his surroundings. They were surrounded by trees and dirt. "Where are we?"

Belle stood up and brushed off her jeans. "The Land of DunBroch. Other than that… I don't know."

"Great," Regina said. "Now, let's go find Emma and get the heck out of here."

Belle nodded. "This way." Belle started walking. Killian and Regina followed.

After a few minutes, they reached a small shelter.

"This is it," Belle said. "We'll find a way to find Emma in here."

Killian stepped past Belle and opened the door. They walked inside. The room was filled with wood carving of bears.

"I thought you said that this was where potions are found," Regina said.

"It is," an old voice said.

Regina turned and looked around the room and formed a fireball in her hand. "Who's there?"

A small woman came around one of the corners. She had grey hair and was using a cane. "What can I help you with?"

"Who are you?" Killian asked. He pulled his sword out and pointed it towards the woman.

"Oh, you don't need to know my name. Most people call me Witch or The Witch. I'm fine with either." The Witch looked at Belle. "What can I do for you?"

"You're the woman who turned Merida's mother into a bear, correct?" Belle asked.

The Witch smiled. "So, you've heard of me! That's great. That means you're a friend, so I can help you."

Belle smiled. "Thank you."

"We are looking for a woman," Killian said. "She's my wife."

"Well, no woman has been in here in quite a while. The last person in here was an old man. He wore clothes that only a king would wear. I don't know why." The Witch shrugged.

"A king?" Regina asked. "Did he give his name?"

The Witch shook her head. "Afraid not."

"What did he want?" Killian asked.

"Just some magic," The Witch replied.

"Can you tell us where he is?" Belle asked. "Please?"

The Witch nodded. "Yes, I can tell you what you seek, but it comes with a price."

"And what's that?" Regina asked.

The Witch thought for a moment. "The one with the book. She needs to stay here and help me with my potions and carvings and whatnot until you two get back."

Killian was about to protest, but Belle spoke up, "Okay."

"Belle, this could be a trap," Killian said.

Belle looked at him. "Well, then I will just have to fend for myself. You and Regina have to get Emma."

Killian nodded. "Thank you."

"Now, take this," The Witch said. She threw a piece of cloth at Killian and he caught it. Then she threw a vial with glowing liquid inside. Killian caught it. "That cloth belongs to the man and the potion is a locator potion."

Killian smiled. "Thank you." He turned towards Regina and handed the stuff to her.

Regina dumped the potion on the piece of cloth, and the cloth began to float out the door.

Killian ran after it. "Come on!"

They ran for maybe 5 minutes before the cloth dropped in front of another small cottage.

Killian swiped up the cloth and banged on the door. "Open up!"

The door opened and a little girl stood there. "Can I help you?"

Killian wanted to yell, he wanted to barge right in, but the sight of a little girl made Killian think of Harper. "Can we come in?"

"Um…" she turned towards the inside of the house and called, "Dad! Someone's here!" She turned back towards Killian and Regina.

There were shuffles and they heard a door closed and then a man appeared in front of the door closed.

Killian lunged at the old man and pinned him against the wall in the house. "Where is she, George?"

"Dad!" the little girl yelled.

Killian almost lost his grip on the King George when he heard the little girl's cry, but he held on. "Where's my wife?"

"Careful, Hook," Regina said. "He has magic now."

George laughed. "I do." He waved his hand and Killian flew back against the wall.

"Hook!" Regina yelled. She stood where she was and glared at the king. "Where is Emma?"

King George ignored her and bent down next to the little girl. "Go to your room and play. We can have dinner in a few minutes."

The little girl sniffled. "Okay." She walked out of the room.

"Who's daughter is that?" Killian asked, standing up.

King George glared at him. "She's mine. I adopted her about five years ago."

"Five years? But you were locked up," Regina said.

King George smiled. "That's what you thought."

"I don't really care," Killian said. "Where is my wife?"

"You wasted your time coming here. You're not getting your wife." King George snapped his fingers and Killian fell to the ground. The king looked at Regina. "I need your help."

"Not a chance," Regina sneered.

George laughed and snapped his fingers. Regina fell next to Killian.

"I want Daddy!" Harper screamed. Snow was trying to give Harper a bath, but Harper wouldn't let her. "And Mommy!"

"I know, sweetheart, but you have to get in the bath," Snow said gently.

"No!" Harper squirmed out of Snow's grip and ran towards the bathroom door. She ran into a set of legs.

"Harper, what are you doing?" Henry asked. "It's bath time." Henry picked her up.

Harper shook her head. "No, Henry. I want Mommy and Daddy."

"Why can't Grandma give you a bath?" Henry asked.

"'Cause only Mommy and Daddy can," Harper whined.

"But Mommy and Daddy aren't here right now."

Harper looked down.

"How about this: when they get home, they can give you a bath?"

"I know, but I want them home now."

Henry nodded. "Me too. Why don't we have Grandma give you a bath and then you and I can watch a movie together? Just the two of us."

Harper looked at Henry and nodded.

Henry kissed her head. "Thank you, Harper."

Emma looked around. Same place. She kept hoping that when she woke up that she would be home. She hoped she would wake up next to Killian. She hoped she would wake up to Harper sitting on her lap.

She sighed when she heard footsteps. She saw King George walk in with one vial in hands. He went straight to Emma's cage.

He smiled. "Hello, Emma."

Emma stood up and wrapped her arms around her stomach. She had been doing that ever since she found out she was having a baby. "Go away."

"Oh, but I think I found the perfect thing! And it will work immediately." He stepped towards Emma.

Emma backed farther into the cage. "Please…"

There were more footsteps as King George made Emma drink the liquid. She coughed. Her vision was getting blurry.

She heard King George cry out in pain and he fell to the ground. She heard her name faintly and looked up.

Killian.

She wobbled towards him, trying not to pass out.

Killian ran towards her and caught her right before she blacked out.

They found her, finally! I hope you enjoyed this chapter, let me know if you did. :)