I am sorry that there was no update at the weekend and this one is quite short too, my life is just so busy at the min. I wanted to give you guys something and hope that you can forgive me. I am really struggling to fit everything in atm but do not want to just simply finish the story because it would be easier, I want to give it the ending it deserves.
I hope you all understand.
As always please review.
Enjoy
:)
David had bundled up in his "bear suit" and he and Robin were currently plowing their way through the deep snow down the track. The snow had actually stopped falling but it was much deeper than the last time and David was breathing hard as he lead Robin towards the first trap.
"It's just up ahead" he called over his shoulder
"Right-O" Robin called back "We can sort you out with some boots when we get to camp, your feet must be freezing"
"You're not wrong but I'll survive" David laughed "Let's just get this done and get back to Hook, I'm worried about him"
Robin didn't say anything for a few minutes but then he surprised David "Last night..."
"Yeah?"
"Before Hook came up with his plan... he... he was fighting hard against another panic attack"
"What?" David turned quickly "Why didn't you wake me?"
Robin frowned and sighed "He was fine... I spoke to him for a while and he calmed quickly."
David sighed and brought a hand up to his forehead letting out a sigh "God, I just wish I could save him from anything else, he's been through too much. How he still manages to stay positive is beyond me"
"It is because he is a fighter David, he will not give up. He kept going for hundreds of years in his quest to defeat the Dark One remember, he can be quite stubborn in case you have forgotten " Robin said stepping forward
"Yeah well I just hope his idea works because if it doesn't I have no idea what else to suggest"
"It's a good plan" Robin said earnestly "And as soon as this snow is gone we WILL get a message home but I have to ask one thing of you"
"What?"
"If this plan works and we can send a message back to our loved ones. I need you to leave any word of me out of it." Robin said with a sigh
"What? Why?" David practically yelled
"Because I would rather not give Regina hope of my return until we are sure that it is possible. It was hard enough putting her through the pain of leaving when she thought that I was leaving with Marian... I dread to think what it would do to her if she found out that it was really Zelena and that Roland and I have been trapped here all this time."
"OK" David breathed out seeing his point "I can understand that"
He turned and started walking again, they walked in silence until they came to the first trap. David was just knocking the snow off to reveal another chicken bird when Robin spoke again.
"How is she?"
"Frozen solid" David replied without thought as he tipped the bird out to land in the snow
"Not the bird... Regina"
David looked at the thief and could see the worry on his face "She's fine. She didn't turn evil or anything like that. Don't get me wrong she took a long time to forgive Emma but they made up and honestly I think they are closer than ever now. Regina has really helped us, all of us but she misses you. She will be happy to see you and Roland. Don't worry, she hasn't found anyone else, she's still pining for you"
Robin sighed in relief "I miss her so much. I didn't want to leave with Marian... with who I thought was Marian but it seemed like the right thing to do"
"Believe me when I say I know what you're talking about" David replied with a sigh "I've been part of a messy love triangle too and it's not fun but once we get back you guys can put it all behind you and get on with living the rest of your lives... together."
"I hope so" Robin said with a thin smile
"But right now can we get on with this before I freeze my ass off?"
Robin gave a hearty laugh "Sounds painful!"
ONCEUPONATIMEONCEUPONATIMEONCEUPONATIMEONCEUPONATIMEONCEUPONATIMEONCEUPONATIMEONCEUPONATIMEONCEUPONATIMEONCEUPONATIMEONCEUPONATIMEONCEUPONATIMEONCEUPONATIMEONCEUPONATIMEONCEUPONATIMEONCEUPONATIMEONCEUPONATIMEONCEUPONATIMEONCEUPONATIMEONCEUPONATIMEONCEUPONATIME
Killian lay back on his bed, he had promised David that he would stay in there until they returned. He had complained loudly but in all honestly it was just for show, he was currently very glad to be lying down. He felt awful, he was pretty sure he had a temperature again and his shoulder was pulsing in time with his heart. David had left him with some tea but he had not drank it, unwilling to sleep while the others were gone so by the time he heard them returning he was in agony but he hauled himself up pulled a blanket around his shoulders and swung his feet onto the floor.
"How did you get on?" he growled holding his ribs tightly
David practically threw off his furs and grabbed a blanket before sitting on the stool by the fire as Robin dumped a few things on the table.
"Great" the Prince replied with a grin through chattering teeth "We'll start on food soon just let me warm up a bit. How are you feeling?"
"Fine" Killian automatically replied
It was a lie and they both knew it and it would seem Robin knew it too as he suddenly dropped down into a crouch in front of Killian.
"You don't have to do that you know. It's better if we know the truth. You have a temperature don't you? I can tell by just looking at you"
Killian sighed "Aye, I think so"
"Shoulder?" Robin asked
Killian just nodded and sat back a bit as Robin suddenly stood and moved his blanket out of the way. The thief gave a slight hiss through his teeth as he looked at the wound on Killian's shoulder.
"This is definitely not looking good." Robin winced "But lucky for you I may have just what you need"
"Aye?" Killian asked pulling his blanket back up as Robin walked away
He watched a Robin rummaged through the things on the table "I may have learned a few things from the medicine man and luckily for you I managed to find the main ingredient that I needed while we were out"
He turned on the spot and grinned widely as he held something in his hand.
"A bee hive?" Killian asked in confusion
"Not the hive but the honey inside." Robin replied with a grin lifting something else "Honey is amazing stuff and mixed with this root we'll have you better I no time"
"Thanks Mate" Killian replied with a deep sigh, he was tired and the nausea that he had felt previously was starting to wire it's way back into his gut.
David got up and made his way over plonking himself down next to Killian on his bed as Robin started grabbing things from the cupboard.
"The snow has already started to melt by the way, we should be able to get to Mermaid's Lagoon tomorrow so why don't you lie back down? I'll get you some tea, Robin will get that honey goop thing sorted and before you know it you'll be feeling better"
"I'm tired of sleeping David." Killian nearly whispered looking to the side to meet David's gaze.
"I know but if it means that you can join us tomorrow it will be worth it surely"
Killian knew David was right so he sighed and gave a single nod. David clapped his hand against Killian's thigh before standing up again.
"I'll get the tea"
Just then Robin turned while grinding something with a mortar and pestle "This should be ready in about five minutes. We'll get the wound wrapped so your bed doesn't get sticky plus it will help seal the wound, it still looks quite raw"
"Feels it too" Killian grumbled but he suddenly found himself clamping his mouth closed when another wave of nausea washed over him. He was suddenly sweating profusely and he lent forward a bit just in case his stomach decided to try and empty itself unwilling to get vomit on his bed.
"You OK?" David called over
Killian couldn't answer so he just shook his head slightly hoping that David got the message.
"Don't fight it" Robin was suddenly by his side holding out a pot in front of Killian's face "You may very well feel better if you are sick"
It was easier said than done to give into the feeling but in the end the option was taken away from him when his mouth started to water and he knew that he was going to puke. He found himself gulping in a few breaths before his stomach finally clenched and he lost his breakfast. Robin was gripping onto him tightly but Killian still found himself listing to the side as the bout continued but finally his stomach settled and when he managed to open his eyes it was to find David crouching in front of him holding a cup of water.
"Swill out your mouth" he said holding the cup up to Killian's lips "We'll get your wound sorted before we lie you down then you can have some tea"
David stayed with him as Robin removed the pot of puke and went back to finishing his honey mix. David's hand ran up and down Killian's back and he briefly wondered if the Prince even knew he was doing it but in the end he decided he didn't care, it seemed to be helping.
"How you doing?" David whispered when Killian let his eyes close
"Tired" was all Killian said in reply as his head fell forward and his chin hit his chest.
"I'm done" Robin's voice called out and seconds later he felt David bring his hand up to the back of his neck
"Come on" David whispered "We'll be as quick as possible"
Killian sighed and opened his eyes "Is this going to sting?"
"Actually it will probably feel quite soothing" Robin replied digging into the bowl with his finger "You ready?"
"Aye"
Robin was right and Killian actually let out a moan of pleasure as the cool sticky mix was spread over the wound on his back first then the one on his front before David and Robin wrapped a thin length of sheet around his upper chest and shoulder being careful to keep the tight wrapping away from his ribs. In no time at all Killian found himself being helped to lie back down against his pillows and David was holding up the tea for him to drink. His stomach felt a bit better and he just hoped that adding the tea would not aggravate it. Taking in a few mouthfuls he pulled back and closed his eyes as he panted slightly against the pain in his ribs.
"Get some sleep" David whispered by his side
Killian didn't answer he just let out a long breath and tried to let his sore body relax. As he lay there he felt the tea start to work as David and Robin talked in hushed tones over by the fire. They seemed to be making food but the thought of eating anything made his gut clench so he tried to think of something else. An image of Henry making breakfast popped into his head, that lad loved to cook and he was good at it too. Junior was suddenly there in his mind too and the pair of them were grinning as they stood by the cooker. Killian's hand made it's way up to his chest where he gripped the edge of his blanket over his heart as his single beat once again made itself known.
He missed his family, he missed Swan more than words could possibly say but the hollowness that he felt inside was almost too much to bear. It was different to anything he had ever felt before and he just didn't know how to deal with it so when a single tear rolled it's way down his cheek he just pulled the blanket up over his head and silently cried for his boy once more...