CHAPTER FOUR-Queen Snow White and King David's Castle

"Wow, mate. You look…"

"Different? I'd have to say the same thing about you!" Colette laughed.

"Come on let's go show my parents and grandparents." Kendra and Colette walked through the doorway into the throne room.

"Look at you! Kendra you look so much like your mother, and Colette that dress is stunning on you!" Snow ran up and started messing with Kendra's hair.

Kendra slinked away from Snow's grasp. "Grandmother! My hair is fine."

"Love, you really do look like your mother. Though, I must say, I prefer the pirate look on my daughter," Killian smirked.

"Never thought I'd see the day where jeans, t-shirt, and a jacket or a knee-length dress would be out of the ordinary." Emma looked over the pair. She herself had become accustomed to the traditional garb of the Enchanted Forest, wearing either day gowns or full leather on a regular basis. "It makes me want to break out my red leather jacket again."

"Mom, you still have your clothes from nineteen years ago? Why have you never shown me?"

"I just kept the jacket. I was pregnant with you and Liam when we came through, when you brought us here. The rest of it wasn't exactly worth keeping. I can show it to you when you get back if you like, but I'm sure you'll see enough of it when you get to Storybrooke. It was kind of my thing," Emma grinned.

"Let's get you two down to the docks. We can talk on the way. Killian, do you mind grabbing the other trunk?" David had already taken Colette's trunk Rumple had given her and was motioning towards the door.

"Are you in a hurry, mate?" Killian turned to Kendra. "Kendra, love, is everything else already loaded onto your ship?"

"Aye. Liam, Neal, and Oliver helped us stock it yesterday."

"You would never believe how much two girls can pack onto one vessel. You would think they are spending a year in Storybrooke," Neal chuckled.

"It wasn't that much, Neal. You are being dramatic. I thought a prince would be able to handle preparing a pirate ship to set sail." Kendra rolled her eyes.

"Kendra, if you don't mind, I think we should walk down to the docks. Your method is faster but…" David

"I actually like walking sometimes, grandfather. It helps clear the mind. Magic isn't the way to do everything."

"The Crocodile has taught you that magic isn't the answer to everything? Are you sure it's the Dark One who has been teaching you these past few years?" Killian asked.

"It's more of a rule we follow ourselves, but even my father doesn't use magic all the time anymore. It always comes with a price, and it isn't always worth the risk."

They started walking down towards the docks and Colette came up right beside Kendra. "Have you seen Liam?"

"He didn't tell you he was meeting us at the ship? I saw him on the way to my room." Kendra knew it was unlike her brother to not tell Colette where he was headed off to. They had been courting for three years now.

"Did he seem okay? I feel like he has been avoiding me for the past couple weeks." Colette solemnly glanced at Kendra.

"He's probably just upset that you have to leave. He loves you, Colette." Kendra laid her hand on her friend's shoulder. She thought about how distraught Liam seemed at the castle. He was jumpy and completely unlike himself.

"Thanks. Do you wish you could see Leif before we head off?"

"A little, but he has duties in Arendelle. I would not keep him from his home just as he wouldn't keep me from the sea."

As they reached the docks they found a sendoff party waiting for them. The Hood family and the Merry Men, Red, Granny, Whale, Colette's parents, all seven dwarves, Blue, Nova, Henry, Grace, their two daughters, Hope and Lilianna, and Liam were all there. Liam was talking to Rumple when they arrived, but when he saw Colette, Liam rushed up and swept her into his arms, giving her a soft peck on the lips. Rumple had to restrict himself from tearing into the boy. Kendra sighed with relief, glad that everything was alright between her brother and Colette.

Suddenly someone grabbed Kendra from behind. She whipped around and punched her attacker square in the side, knocking him to the ground.

"Leif?" Kendra knelt to his side. "I'm so sorry."

"I think you need to hit him again, love!" Killian advised his daughter.

"Killian!" Emma snapped.

"Okay, not exactly the reaction I was going for. A simple good to see you would suffice," Leif winced as Kendra helped him up.

"You should know better than to sneak up on me by now," Kendra put her arms around his neck.

"I know Captain. I just had to see you before you headed off to save the day." Leif went in for a kiss, but Killian pulled them apart.

"Leave room for a ship in between," Killian glared at the prince.

"Yes, Captain…" Leif groaned.

"Anyways…how did you get here, love? I thought you had matters to attend to back home."

"Aunt Elsa cut me a break. She actually wanted me to come over and see you. Both her and mother have been pretty adamant about us spending as much time as possible together. They like you, magic and all. Even Gerda couldn't stop talking about you for months after you visited Arendelle. Personally, I think Aunt Elsa likes having someone around with similar…hobbies. Not that you or Elsa's…gifts are bad, it's just not normal. That came out wrong. I love your magic, but, I'd still love you without it. Forget I said that. As for how I got here, I sailed." Leif pointed to a smaller vessel docked at the far end of the waterfront. "I had a pretty good teacher."

"The second best sailing instructor in all the realms if I do say so myself, love." Kendra smiled at Leif but his eyes were locked on something behind her.

Kendra noticed how quiet it had gotten. She turned around and her mouth dropped open, not believing what was going on. Her brother was down on one knee, a stunning silver and topaz ring in hand, staring up at Colette, who had her hands over her mouth, tears rolling down her cheeks.

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