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Ch. 14
They arrived back on the ship and Emma went below deck back into the Captain's Quarters. She sat by the window to watch them shove off. Although the crew seemed happy for the Captain she still felt leery about mingling among them. She smiled at the thought of being a Pirate Princess.
Most of the men were still drunk or hung over from their shore leave so she wasn't sure that she should trust their opinions yet. She was also nervous about their plan. She hoped there wouldn't be any problem getting the message to her father. After hearing August mention that there were rumors that she was dead she was worried her parents would fear the worst. The letter had to make it to their hands.
She knew she recognized August from back home but she couldn't place him. There was something familiar about his eyes. She hoped he would be true to his word and keep their secret.
Thank goodness it was Ruby. Her mother and father trusted Ruby. She was a great help to them when her mother was fighting with the Evil Queen Regina. Her mother also told her there was something special about Ruby but she thought she seemed like any other beautiful lady to her. The exception was that Ruby seemed to go on a lot of dates but never found a man she felt suitable enough to marry.
The ship was out on the water again and the waves were calming her nerves. There was just something about the Sea that made her feel at home. She turned when she heard the footsteps approaching the door. The lock opened and Killian came in. She stood to greet him and he came rushing towards her this time. He scooped her up into his arms and spun her around. He slowly let her slide down his body and kissed the tip of her nose and held her close in his arms.
"How are things up on deck?"she asked.
"We managed to leave Tortuga in once piece. The men are a little groggy after shore leave but they are functional. Mr. Smee has things covered for the moment. How are you Love?"he asked.
"I'm a little nervous. I hope the letter gets to my father in time. I hadn't thought about them believing I was dead. It would be different if I was dead and then they grieved but the fact that I'm alive and they think I'm dead. That's awful. "said Emma.
He kissed the top of her head.
"Darling, August is reliable and he knows Ruby is friends with your mother. I'm sure he will handle this. I've had no trouble with him when I've called upon him for services before." Said Killian.
"I hope you are right." Said Emma.
"Are you tired Love?"he asked raising an eyebrow.
"I slept quite well actually. I'm not tired at all. How about you Captain? Are you tired?"asked Emma.
She cocked her eyebrow to mimic him and smiled.
"Not in the slightest but for some reason I think I'd like to retire to bed." He said.
He gazed into her eyes and saw a mirror of his passion in hers. She wanted him as much as he wanted her. He pressed his lips softly to hers and rubbed his tongue along her bottom lip.
"You taste delicious Love." he said.
She opened her mouth to deepen the kiss and their tongues tangled together. His lips were so soft and full. She couldn't get enough of him. She would kiss his soft lips for hours if he let her.
She rubbed her hands over his chest, down his sides, and then she caressed his back under his jacket. His muscles felt so good, he had a lean hard body. She moved her hands up to his shoulders and pushed his jacket off onto the floor. His lips never left hers as she undressed him. She rubbed her hands down his back and cupped his backside. He groaned in her mouth.
He walked them back towards the bed kissing her softly and their tongues danced together sensually. He pulled back and smiled at her. She pushed forward and nipped at his lips smiling against his mouth. When he brushed his hook down the curve of her back she purred. She would be the death of him for sure.
She worked the clips of his vest and slid it off of his arms as he kissed her neck. He spun her around and unlaced her dress. He continued to kiss the back of her neck as he pulled the laces. She giggled as the hook brushed against her bare skin when he slid the dress over her head. He spun her around and she grabbed a quick kiss. He smiled as he laid her on the bed. She crooked her finger calling to him teasingly. The cool blanket sent sensations up her back. He pulled his shirt over his head and tossed it to the floor. He unlaced his pants freeing some of the pressure that was slowly building.
He pressed soft kisses against her belly and up her torso grabbing hold of her nipple between his lips. He licked it gently and then blew a cool breath against it pulling it to a point. She mewled in pleasure at the sensation.
She put her finger under his chin and brought his eyes up towards hers. He climbed forward on the bed covering her body with his own as he nestled between her thighs brushing against her warm aching center. She could feel how hard he was through his pants and craved for him to fill her.
She wrapped her hands around his neck and looked into his eyes. He was mesmerizing her again or studying her face. She couldn't tell the difference but she liked it either way.
"I love looking into your eyes. They are as blue as the sea." She said as she caressed the side of his face.
She could swear she saw him blush but he would never admit to that. He pushed up on his arms and then leaned down began nibbling on her earlobe. He was driving her wild.
"Gods, Killian that feels so good." She purred.
She brushed her hands down his back rubbing circles over his muscles caressing him softly. He sucked harder on her neck and then lightly licked her skin.
"Love, I could taste you all day. You're so sweet." He said as he kissed down her neck to her breast. He lightly licked over her other nipple sending a pulse of pleasure straight to her core. He kept moving further and further down her body with each kiss until he reached where she was throbbing.
"Killian, what are you doing?"she asked.
"I need to taste you love." he said as he kissed the inside of her thigh.
"There?" she asked in a broken voice.
Then he quickly discarded her underwear and she was left bare for him. The cool sensation of the blanket under her backside and his warm breath above her were driving her insane. She wanted to protest but then she felt the warmth of his tongue against her most sensitive spot. It felt so good. He licked her slow and soft. His tongue flicking against her nub. She felt her body climbing higher, then she felt his finger enter her and tickle a spot inside that pushed her over the edge. She screamed out his name as she spiraled in the light. Her body was floating as she felt the pulsing waves inside of her.
"That's a good girl love. I love to see you come undone for me." Said Killian.
He moved to lie next to her. He brushed her hair back off her face and kissed her softly.
"What was that? That was amazing. "she asked breathless.
He laughed heartily.
"I'll take that as a compliment." He said.
"I've no doubt in my mind that you are a considerably skilled lover. You make me feel so good." She rolled on top of him and kissed him.
"I want to make you feel good. I want to do the same for you." She said smiling.
"Love, you do make me feel good." He said kissing her softly.
She gazed into his eyes. They were full of adoration and lust. She needed to hear him call her name and lose control. She kissed him down torso to his stomach. She tugged at his pants and he helped her pull the leathers down freeing him from his confinement. She gently grabbed hold of his length and began massaging him.
"Gods that feels good." He said.
She felt exhilarated when he responded to her. He groaned as she changed the way she touched him soft and slow, fast and hard. Then she inched back on her knees and nestled in between his legs. She took the tip of his throbbing length in her mouth and licked it lightly. She licked her lips and slowly licked the underside and then up and over. She pulled him into her mouth when it was good and wet. She sucked down hard taking as much of him into her mouth as possible.
He moaned in pleasure and she continued doing it until he was screaming her name and his release spilled down her throat. She was confused at first when it happened and then she realized how much he liked what she was doing it. She sat back and wiped her lips. She loved making him feel good. She smiled as she looked to see him wrecked laying there with wild hair and a grin on his face. He pulled her down on top of him and held her against his body.
"Emma Love, that was amazing." He said.
"So you are pleased?" she asked looking up to see his face.
"More than pleased Love, and what you did with your tongue. That was amazing." He said.
"I've never done anything like that before." She whispered.
This woman was going to be the death of him. She just got him off with her mouth and she is worried about how he feels. As if she could do anything wrong where he was concerned.
"Love, I'm happy to hear that for many reasons." he said with a chuckle.
"What you did to me. That was amazing." Said Emma.
"We've got plenty of time to try new things." he said.
She snuggled close and closed her eyes. She didn't remember falling asleep that time either but this time she woke up in his arms.
Killian was snoring softly. She rolled out of his arms and he groaned in protest. She gathered their clothes and put his things on the end of the bed. She washed up and got dressed. She grabbed an apple from the bowl on the table and sat down at his desk.
She wanted to know as much about him as possible. She picked up an insignia from the desk. It said Jones across it and was attached to what appeared to be a broken leather strap of some kind. She placed it back down. She picked up a naval academy book from the corner and opened it. In the upper left corner it said Liam Jones. She remembered when she asked him Liam, his brother. It was clearly something painful to him but she wanted to know more about him. She wanted to know everything about him.
He started to rustle awake so she closed the book and placed it back where she found it. He sat up and brushed his fingers through his hair. He looked over to see her watching him and she was smiling.
"Have you been awake long Love?" he asked.
"Just a little while." She said.
He moved to the side of the bed and swung his legs over the side. She padded over and sat next to him. He put his arm around her and she nestled into his side.
"Killian, Will you tell me about your brother Liam?" she asked.
"hmm." He said.
She looked up to see his face had fallen again.
"I'm sorry, I know I asked you before. I want to know everything about you and I keep finding his name around your room." She asked.
"It's ok Love. He was my Captain, my brother, and a good an honorable man." He said.
She listened intently as he told her the story.
"He died in an unscrupulous battle. I'll never forget the look on his face when he died. I was powerless to help him. "said Killian.
"You were there when he died?" asked Emma.
"We were asked to find a magical object that was meant to assist our people but it turned out that it would only bring about death and destruction. We rose up against the oppressive army but their magic was too much for us and it was not a fair fight. I watched my brother die at the enemy hands who we thought were our allies. I was powerless as I'd just had a terrible blow myself. That was the day I lost my hand and my brother." Said Killian.
"Oh Killian, I'm so sorry." She said as she hugged him tight.
"The men who fought with us came back to the ship with me. The death of my brother promoted me to Captain of this ship and from that day forward we became pirates and declared never to sail under an unscrupulous monarchy again. The ship was from that day known as The Jolly Roger." He said.
Emma's heart sank and she looked away.
"Love, What's wrong?"asked Killian.
"So you won't hold it against me that I'm Royal." Said Emma.
"Do you hold it against me that I'm a pirate?" he asked.
"No, I rather like you for who you are." She said.
"Love, I wouldn't change a hair on your head." He said as he kissed her.
"I'm glad to hear that since I have grown very fond of you these past few days." Said Emma.
"And I you Love." he said kissing her hand.
"Are you hungry?" she asked.
"Define Hungry?"he said arching his brow.
She smiled and tilted her chin up for a kiss.
"Love, I'm going to head up on deck to check on things with the crew. I'll have Mr. Smee bring down some lunch for you." Said Killian.
"Ok, will you be long?" she asked.
"No, things should be smooth on the seas since the storm passed the other day. Once orders have been given I can retire with you for the night. We should have clear skies again later if you want to stroll on the deck." Said Killian.
"That sounds wonderful." Said Emma.
"How long will it take us to reach the Enchanted Forest?"asked Emma.
"We have about a day's journey." Said Killian.
He pulled on his clothes. Emma picked up his jacket and helped him put it back on.
"It's more fun taking them off of you." She said.
She wrapped her arms around him from behind and put her face against his shoulder.
He leaned his head back and kissed her cheek.
"I'll be back soon." He said.
"Ok, I'm just going to continue going through your things." She said grinning.
He laughed as he walked out of the room. She heard him locking the door. She supposed he wasn't ready to trust the men with her either.
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Time flew by quickly on their way to the Enchanted Forest. They were lucky with the weather and expected to be able to make the meeting with her father with plenty of time to spare. Killian spent time above deck making sure the crew was doing what was required and she spent time reading in his cabin. She curled up in the window seat and looked out on the water. It was so peaceful. She wished she could be like a seagull sometimes and fly over the ocean to take everything in.
It felt so good to be away from the dingy castle. The castle sat on beautiful land surrounded by forest. It didn't make the best location to have visitors but she supposed Neal and his Father wanted it that way. His father's castle was two days journey from their own. She'd met him on a few occasions but most of the time he didn't bother with her.
The servants would inform her if he was coming. She would make sure Henry was presentable and keep to her room for the duration of his visit. Henry spent little time with the man as well but the time he spent with him Henry mentioned an odd feeling he would get when being around the man. Emma felt it too but it was never anything she felt she should be alarmed about. Given the way his son was she just assumed he learned it from somewhere. Neal's mother had been long gone before she ever met him. Neal and his father grew close. He was his protégé and confident. Neal would do nothing without consulting with his father first.
She was unable to decorate the castle to her liking or order the food she wanted. Neal kept everything the way he and his father wished it to be and as he was accustomed to. Even her clothing was purchased by him. She felt lucky that she loved the color green since most of her wardrobe was that fashioned in some variation of it.
Henry on the other hand was able to do as he pleased. Neal did not restrict him to his rules. That always made her happy. He was a good son and had a wonderful imagination. She was glad that Neal never stifled him in that way.
Henry would start boarding school soon. He would be away from palace life for 6 months of the year and then back for 6 months. He was becoming a man and it was happening so fast. Emma hoped that she would have had more children but the distance between she and Neal after Henry didn't make that possible. She now realized that it was a blessing that she did only have Henry.
The night before they reached the Enchanted Forest she had a nightmare and woke up screaming in her sleep. She'd had night terrors before but there was never anyone there to comfort her. Killian lit a candle in the room. He told her that the significance of the flame was to capture the demons that chased her. She held onto the opal of her necklace and thought about it keeping away the dark curses. She felt relieved that he got her such a thoughtful gift once again.
He made love to her that night and held her until morning to make sure she knew she was safe. She thanked the gods above often for bringing Killian Jones into her life.
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Killian was up early the morning they arrived at port in the Enchanted Forest. He was nervous to meet her father, the King. He knew what he was and his reputation preceded him in most places. Emma had heard of him so there would be no doubt that her father had as well. He kissed her cheek softly and left the room as quietly as possible.
He needed to make sure that things were taken care of on the ship while he was at port. The men were to leave the dock within an hour after they left so they wouldn't raise suspicions. He would take Emma to the cottage and they would stay there until they completed business. The Jolly would be anchored off shore. Mr. Smee would be staying nearby so that if something were to go wrong he could get the crew and the ship back as soon as possible.
"Smee, do you understand the plans?" asked Killian.
"Aye Captain. I'll take care of things for ye." Said Mr. Smee.
"Keep this crew in line Smee. I don't want any trouble while we are here. I'll see to it the men are rewarded for keeping the peace." Said Killian.
"Aye Captain." Said Smee.
When he went back down to his quarters Emma was awake and dressed in a blue satin gown with a low neck line. She had the necklace that he gave dangling between her breasts and she wore the bracelet too. She smiled at him and her eyes lit up. She looked like an angel the way her hair was glowing under the sun.
"Love, you look beautiful." He said.
She ran to him and threw herself into his arms laying her head against his chest. He wrapped her tight and kissed her head.
"Everything alright?"he asked.
"I'm just nervous to see my father. It's been a long time Killian and what I have to tell him is not going to be easy. Thank you for going with me." she said.
"I wouldn't dream of letting you do this alone. I'm having a hard time letting you out of my sight after what you've been through." He said.
"Do you like my dress? It reminds me of the color of your eyes." She said smiling.
"I love the dress, in fact I love you in it so much that I want to take it off of you." He said laughing.
She felt the blush creep up her cheeks. She would never tire of hearing him talk about how much he wanted her or how he thought she was beautiful.
"There's something missing though." He said.
She looked at him puzzled and he walked over to her trunk and opened it. He pulled out her tiara.
"A Princess can't see her father without her crown." He said.
He walked over and placed it on her head. She held her hands to his chest and smoothed down his vest and straightened his jacket.
"Thank you Killian." She said.
"It's my pleasure Princess." He said kissing her softly.
She picked up her cloak and he helped her put it on.
"Ready Love?" he asked.
"Yes." She said softly.
She felt extremely nervous. She didn't know how her father would handle any of the news. That was why she requested just him and not her mother. When they got to the bottom of the docks she looked for him but there was no one to be seen.
"Love, I asked your father to meet us in a special place. I hope you don't mind but I included a letter as well to let him know I was caring for you." He said.
"You did? Why didn't you tell me before?" she asked.
"I wanted it to be a secret. When Nairobi told me that she could read your mind I needed to make sure that there were no plans that she could see. I wasn't sure how she read your thoughts or from how far away she could but if there are dark forces at play it was best not to let anyone dip into them." he said.
"Nairobi seemed to help?"said Emma.
"She's a pirate Love, and with pirates the right treasure can force a man or woman to rethink their priorities. So it was better not to leave the bait in the water." said Killian.
"OK, that makes sense. I'm glad I have you to think of these strategies. I feel a little relieved that he isn't expecting me alone as well. I was trying to figure out how to explain us to him." Said Emma.
He pulled her hood forward on her face and kissed her softly.
"My only thoughts are to keep you safe Love. I will do whatever it takes to protect you." He said.
She looped her arm through his and allowed him to lead the way.
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They reached the cottage and there was a white horse tied up outside. She recognized her father's saddle since she'd ridden on it many times. She felt excited and nervous at the same time. She smiled at Killian who looked equally nervous.
"That's my Father's horse." She whispered.
He nodded. Killian quickly scoped around the cottage to make sure there wasn't anything odd. He peered in the windows and there didn't appear to be anyone else inside.
"Ok Love, let's go through the back." He said.
She nodded and followed him around on the white stone path. It was a cute little house with a thatched roof and stone walls. They walked into the back door into a little kitchen. There were two doorways, one leading to the front of the small house and the other to the back. They took the doorway to the back first. It was empty in the room except for a made up bed and a vase with some flowers on a little dresser.
She pulled down her hood now that they were indoors and smoothed down her dress. He gently pulled her forward as it seemed she was frozen to the ground. He kissed her cheek and smiled.
"It's going to be ok." He said softly.
They went back through the kitchen and into the front room. It was quaint with a little fireplace and some chairs arranged in front of it. Her father was sitting there with his head in his hands when they walked into the room.
He looked up at the noise of their entry and his eyes met hers.
"Emma!" he said with relief.
"Papa!" she said as she rushed over into his arms.
"I thought I lost you." He said as tears streamed down his face.
Killian stood by the doorway to give them their space.
"I'm here, I'm here." She said. She had tears streaking down her face too.
Charming looked her over as if he was checking for nicks and scrapes. His eyes widened when he saw the faint markings on her neck and arms. His nostrils flared a bit. He held her hands and then pulled her into a hug cradling her head with his hand as she laid her head on his shoulder.
"You're mother is going to be so relieved to hear you are ok." He said.
When Emma pulled back she looked to the floor. She felt ashamed that her father had seen her markings. Even though they were almost gone there was still evidence of what Neal did to her.
"You must be Killian Jones." Said Charming extending his hand.
Killian pushed forward and bowed.
"At your service, your highness." Said Killian.
He wanted to hold Emma and tell her not to be ashamed. He knew her father didn't hold it against her and she shouldn't feel embarrassed.
"Wait, are you Captain Hook?" asked Charming.
Emma's head popped up in alarm at the question and she immediately stood in front of Killian.
Killian held Emma to his side and stepped forward.
"Aye, that is colorful moniker that I've grown accustomed too." said Killian.
He stood unwavering next to Emma. He could see she was worried.
"I'm not sure I should believe the rumors about you based on what I've seen." Said Charming.
Emma relaxed a little.
"That was what I said too Papa." Said Emma smiling.
Killian laughed.
"As I said Love, keep those notions to yourself. I have a reputation to protect." Said Killian.
Emma instinctively reached out and held his hand. Killian stiffened.
"Are you together?"asked Charming.
Emma dropped his hand and held her hands up in front of her father as her father planned to draw his sword.
"Papa, wait." Said Emma.
At that moment the front door burst open and two men armed with swords descended on them. Killian pushed Emma behind him and drew his sword. Charming drew his sword and stood next to him. Both men ready to fight.
Emma backed up into the wall behind her. She didn't have a weapon with her to help. She felt her skin start to tingle and warmth grow in her hands.
Killian was fighting one man and her father the other. Both men were doing quite well but the men who were attacking had no sense of honor or form. They were barbarians. Killian and her father were pushed back to back as they fought the men in the room.
When the larger man fighting her father knocked away his sword Emma got scared and held her hands forward. White hot magic seared from her hands pushing the man back by force against the wall and knocking him unconscious. The man fighting Killian dropped his sword and fled the cottage mumbling, "S'not worth it." As he left.
Charming looked at Emma with his eyes wide. Killian went to her side immediately and held her.
"Brilliant Love, that was bloody brilliant." He said kissing her head.
Charming fell to his knees and began sobbing and then he was laughing. Emma ran to him and put her arm over him to try to soothe him.
"I'm sorry Papa, I didn't mean to scare you. I don't know how to control it. It just happened." Said Emma.
He looked up at her with tears in his eyes and a smile on his face. Then he looked at Killian and laughed again. Killian had nothing but adoration in his eyes as he watched his daughter carefully.
"I can't believe it." Said Charming.
He climbed up from the floor and sheathed his sword.
Emma looked at him in wonder.
"What do you mean Papa? I'm sorry, I don't know what is wrong with me." said Emma.
"Love, there's nothing wrong with you. You're perfect." Said Killian.
Charming walked over to Killian and stood in front of him. He stared into his eyes and looked him over. Then he turned around to face his daughter. Tears were streaming down her cheeks. He walked to her and pulled her into a tight hug.
"Emma, I'm so sorry. I should have known what was happening to you. I should have protected you. I should have rescued you. I should have given you your best chance to find him. It seems fate has intervened and helped to correct a grievous mistake." Said Charming.
Emma pushed back and looked at him with a furrowed brow. She shook her head.
"No, No you can't know about this." Said Emma.
She walked to Killian and leaned into his side.
"Love, are you alright?" asked Killian.
She looked up at him and new tears were forming. He brushed them away with his thumb.
"They knew." Said Emma.