OK, Early update... I might not be able to do one later so at least you will have one for the day.
Hook finally get's to leave... but as always nothing is ever easy for our Pirate.
As always please review
Killian was beyond tired and more than a little, as Emma would say "freaked out" by what had happened in that tub. Had he really just fallen asleep and slid beneath the water? It seemed like the only logical explanation but he couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to this. At the time he had been so sure that he felt someone's hands push him... Devin's hands.
But now in the light of the other room with the sleeping boy tucked into his side while David gathered his belongings he was doubting himself, how could it have been Devin? He was securely locked up and yet... that feeling was still there.
"You OK?" David suddenly whispered so as not to wake the boy "You look beat"
"Aye Mate, I have felt better but do not try to change my mind. This is what is best for everyone"
"Hey, I'm not trying to. Sometimes you have to do what you know is best and in this case I think you might be right" David sighed "This place would be hard for anyone but for you, after the last time... well if it were me I'd be struggling too so, you know, I get it" he finished with a shrug.
Killian sighed and let his eyes slide closed "I feel so bloody trapped here David and I know that feeling must be passing on to the boy, I feel his fear. He get's frightened all the time but the worst of it is that he is not frightened like any other boy his age would be... he is actually frightened for me. He has seen horrors in my head that no child should ever see. Mate I need this link gone."
"Hey, I promise first thing tomorrow we'll get right on it." David reassured but then his voice was suddenly muffled and Killian opened his eyes to find the Prince gone from his side.
"David?" he said cautiously instantly pulling the boy closer to his side but when David popped his head up next to the bed it became apparent that he had his head in the cabinet.
"What?" the Prince asked looking at him innocently
"What are you doing down there?" Killian asked with a sigh of relief
"Clearing out your stuff! How the hell did you get so much here in so little time?" He replied ducking back down before standing up and dumping the paraphernalia onto the foot of the bed.
"Do not ask me, I had nothing to do with it" Killian griped letting his eyes close again, he was so tired all he wanted to do was sleep.
The next he knew Emma was stroking the side of his face and David was removing Junior from his side pulling the boy up into his arms.
"Come on sleepy head, the sooner we get you up the sooner we can get you settled at the other end" Emma said giving him a loving smile
"Are we going to Gina's house now?" Junior asked rubbing his eyes and yawning widely "I want to see Henry"
"Yeah Kid we just need to get Papa Hook into the wheelchair then we're good to go" David chuckled
"Papa Hook?!" Killian suddenly burst out as Emma was helping him sit up "Bloody hell Mate. Do not give the boy ideas"
David just grinned at him and when Killian looked at Junior the Lad had that damned eyebrow of his raised high on his head like this was a good idea, Killian was going to kill David later but right now he was trying not to show how much pain he was in so he just grit his teeth and concentrated on getting to his feet. His legs felt really shaky and David must have sensed it as he suddenly put Junior on the bed again and came over to help taking hold of Killian in a vice like grip as Emma brought the wheelchair up to his side.
Killian was lowered down and in minutes he was ready to go but by now Junior was bouncing fully on the bed.
"I can bounce, I can bounce, I can bounce" he cried in delight
Killian chuckled holding onto his ribs lightly "Come on Lad there will be a much larger bed to bounce on when we get to Regina's house"
"Hook, don't tell him that. Junior you can't jump on Regina's beds so don't even try it, you hear me? No bouncing" Emma cried out lightly swatting Killian's shoulder
Junior instantly stopped and his head dropped "I am sorry Swan"
Junior looked so sad, Killian could feel his shame as he flopped down to sit on the mattress with a pout and Killian knew he had to make the boy feel better. When Junior was happy it was the best feeling Killian had ever felt, the boy's joy literally seeped into his soul and brought him comfort like no other.
"Come on Lad, come sit on my lap and Swan will push us out of here" he said clapping his hand on his leg
Junior's head flew up and he grinned widely as he scrambled over the edge of the bed to run across the floor but as he came up to Killian's side he stopped short of his destination and eyed the wheelchair as if trying to figure something out.
"What is it Lad?" Killian asked
"How do I get on? I do not want to hurt you further"
There he was worrying about him again... Killian sighed but was saved from speaking when David suddenly swooped forward and scooped the boy up and had flying him high into the air above his head.
"Hold on tight Junior, Grandpa airlines is moving into land"
Killian chuckled as the boy shrieked with laughter even if he didn't have a clue what David was talking about he was still enjoying being flown above the Prince's head and seconds later he was sitting with a wide smile on Killian's lap ready to go.
David grabbed Killian's hook from the cabinet "You want this on before we go?"
Killian was about to decline, he just wanted to go but again he was left chuckling when Junior suddenly cried out "May I carry it?"
"Aye Lad, you may. Just be careful with it I do not wish to be one of those Pirate's that has to wear an eye patch."
Junior held the hook in his hands as Emma started to maneuver the chair out of the door that David held open for her and as they started off down the corridor the boy gave a little laugh as he jammed his broken arm into the brace and held it up to Killian.
"Look, I am Junior Hook"
"I can see... here, let me fasten it on for you" Killian said, it was a little awkward doing the buckles onto someone else but he managed and when he was finished Junior was beaming from ear to ear.
"Look Grandpa, I have a hook too"
David laughed shaking his head "You two get more alike by the minute, it's more than a little scary you know"
But Junior just grinned wider and cried out "Arrrrrr... I am a Pirate"
"Have you ever heard me say "Arrrrrr" Lad? I may be a Pirate but I am a gentleman first. Always remember that Junior, manners cost you nothing in life"
"Aye Aye Sir" Junior gave a salute and Killian couldn't help but laugh at the boy, he looked so happy.
Getting in the truck was a struggle but getting out was even worse. Killian was bone tired now, he was in desperate need of some pain medication and to make things worse his nausea was back. He was trying hard to hide it but Junior was not so good at remaining quiet.
"My other stomach feels funny" he whined into David's neck as he let his head fall onto the Prince's shoulder
"I know Kid but he'll feel better in a minute once we get him into bed then he can have a sleep, just hang on OK"
Junior nodded his head a little and snuggled in closer to David as Emma started pushing the wheelchair towards the front of the "pool house" where Killian could see Mary-Margaret and Regina busying themselves inside. If he hadn't been too busy trying to settle his stomach he probably would have appreciated the building a bit more but he did realize one thing... the place was huge, Regina had definitely played it down.
He was pushed through the wide glass doorway into the living space, all he wanted to see was the bed before he passed out but he pulled a smile to his face when Henry rushed over.
"Hey Killian, isn't this place awesome?"
"Aye Lad, awesome" he managed to get out with a smirk but again Junior gave the game away.
"We do not feel very well" he moaned softly from David's arms and Henry gave a little frown of concern before just smiling up at the boy.
"Come on then, I'll show you the bedrooms and the two of you can rest for a while until dinner is ready, it's gonna be a late one anyway" Henry said nodding his head down a little corridor before walking off.
Emma followed pushing Killian after the boy, the floor was made from tiles which made the ride very smooth and he noted that Regina was right, this place was going to be a lot easier to get around in, he'd have to remember to thank her later.
"This place is great Henry" Emma suddenly said from behind his shoulder
"I know right, I never really used it before. I kinda even forgot it was here..." he trailed off giving a thoughtful look "but hey, we are gonna have so much fun here now, it can be like a little vacation before we head back home"
"I like that idea" she replied
Killian tried to follow the conversation but he was beginning to lose focus now, his stomach was doing somersaults and before too long he knew that he needed to stop her... he was going to be sick.
"Swan" he ground out leaning forward slightly as he stomach tried to clench
"Henry, please tell me the washroom is close by I think he's gonna puke" Emma's concerned voice was suddenly by his side but Killian had his eyes clamped shut now as his world started to spin and he broke out into a cold sweat as wave after wave washed over him. The final straw came seconds later when he heard Junior wretch behind him and a wet splat hitting the floor. Killian's stomach lurched too and he was suddenly in so much pain he thought he might pass out.
"It's OK... you're alright, I've got you..." Emma soothed rubbing a hand on his back as he puked all over the floor before she yelled "MOM, WE NEED A LITTLE HELP DOWN HERE"
But Killian knew he was anything but alright as his stomach rolled again... Gods would this ever end?
Eventually he was maneuvered around the mess on the floor and before too long he was being lifted from the chair by David after he had passed the boy to Swan.
"Come on Pirate, let's get you into bed before you make anymore mess"
Killian wanted to reply, he wanted to make light of the situation but he just couldn't and it was only made worse when a cry of pain was pulled from his mouth as he was hoisted up.
"Sorry" David mumbled but Killian was nearly beyond thought now and as soon as he was in the bed Emma was holding his medication up to his face. He accepted it readily and gulped down the water too to try and get rid of the horrid taste in his mouth before flopping down in a boneless heap. His eyes were practically rolling in his head but as he lay there he felt the boy tuck himself into his left side and cuddle into him... they were safe, they were both safe... safe and loved.
He closed his eyes again with a sigh tugging the boy in closer as sleep took them both. He knew that his family would watch over them both, he could finally relax... he wasn't quite home but for the moment this would do, this place was safe.