AN: Hey guys, I've been writing this and then re-writing it; I originally thought about doing a two part chapter, and then I decided to make it one chapter instead. It will pick up just after Henry and Violet leave the stables, I want to thank ChealsP1013; as this was her idea, and she so kindly let me use it. She wanted to see a cute little lunch scene, read and review please; it would be greatly appreciated, MysteryFan1997

Disclaimer, I do not own any of the characters from OUAT

Ch7 - The Broken Kingdom (Meadow Scene)

Henry's got his first crush, I should've been prepared for this; I wonder how Regina is going to handle this? Before I could say anything, Killian spoke.

"Speaking of your dark-oneness, don't you think it's time; you tell me the truth about what happened?"

I looked at him, not knowing what to say; so I took a breath, while trying to find the words. I kept my gaze on his, and then I spoke.

"It's Rumplestiltskin, or at least something that looks like him; I've been seeing him in my head, ever since we got here"

Killian's features hardened, as he spoke.

"He was there, when we first found you...with the flame haired Scott?"

My thoughts raced, how was I supposed to tell anyone? Seeing things isn't a good sign, dark one or no...having hallucinations is the worst thing that could happen to a person, never mind the saviour...who is now the Dark One.

So what? Having hallucinations is part of being a Dark One? No wonder Gold was crazy...I can only imagine what his hallucinations were like.

I spoke again.

"I almost crushed her heart, because of this voice..."

I trailed off, staring at the wall behind Killian; speak of the devil and he shall appear, my gaze was locked on the wall. I watched as Killian followed my gaze; before he spoke.

"I've spent many years battling demons in my head, I was able to purge them on the prow of the Jolly Roger; riding the oceans, the waves..."

I placed my hand on his, before I spoke.

"It's too bad that you can't have it shrunk in your pocket right now"

He spoke again.

"Well, we might not need it; that girl promised to get Henry's heart racing, astride a horse...you and I are going to do the same"

That's when we turned slightly, coming face to face with a saddle; is he seriously suggesting that we go horse riding, like right now? I spoke.

"Where were we going to get a horse?"

He smirked, before speaking.

"Well, we're going to need that..."

Before inclining his head towards the saddle, I smiled; before moving to lift it. We then left the stable, before walking back the way we came; we walked for a few minutes, and that's when we came across a small farm

Killian looked at me, before smirking; he then moved towards the horse, speaking in a soothing tone. I grinned, apparently his charm also works on animals; I watched as he placed the saddle on the horse, I giggled softly, as we made a hasty exit.

I kept looking over my shoulder, my inner sheriff; was protesting, but my inner thief...well she was happy with going along with stealing the horse. Even though according to Killian, we're borrowing the horse.

I kind of miss the thrill of stealing, being a thief; but I'm a mom, and a sheriff...I also liked the idea of being alone with Killian, as we haven't really had many moments to be alone.

We then headed back into the forest, walking alongside each other; while Killian led the horse, he then spoke.

"Beautiful animal isn't she? Finest horse, in all of Camelot; or at least, the finest one that I could borrow without anyone noticing"

I scoffed internally, before speaking.

"I thought the plan was to ride the horse, this feels a lot like walking"

He spoke again.

"This isn't like driving that yellow contraption of yours, you can't just turn a key; the horse has to trust you, so go on...introduce yourself..."

Is he serious? What is this, Harry Potter? Do I need to bow to the horse, so it will let me ride it? I stood in front of it, my nerves getting the better of me; before I reached out, the horse freaked out as I did so.

That's when I heard a laugh, one that was kind of familiar; Rumplestiltskin, great...him again, now what?

He spoke.

"I guess the pony's smarter than the pirate, she knows what you are...dearie"

I spoke, through gritted teeth.

"Go away"Killian spoke, and I turned back around to face him.

"Swan, stop talking to the demon in your head. Get on the horse"

My mind screamed at him, No way, didn't you just see what happened? It knows I'm evil, I took a breath; before I spoke.

"This is pointless, I'm the dark one; what's this going to do?"

Killian looked at me, before speaking.

"This isn't about the bloody horse Emma, this is about you putting your faith in me, in our future"

What future? Do we still have a future? I could tell he really believed what he was saying, I guess if he can believe it; so can I...I think...

I swallowed softly, before voicing my thoughts.

"Do you still think that we can get back there? To storybrooke? And some white picket fence life?"

He smiled at me, before answering.

"Yes...I'll never stop fighting for us, all you have to do is trust me. This will work"

He then inclined his head towards the horse, and I watched as he mounted it; he gestured for me to do the same, but I was still unsure. The horse's reaction to me, still at the forefront of my mind; it's not that I don't trust Killian, I do.

I trust him more than anything, so I moved; pulling myself up, to sit behind him, wrapping my arms around his waist. I leaned closer to Killian, as he gently tugged the reigns; and the horse moved slowly, before taking off in a gallop.

I couldn't help but notice that Killian was enjoying being in close proximity to me, I guess we both needed the time alone.

I tried my best to contain the shriek, that was threatening to escape from my lips. I didn't want to deafen Killian, or spook the horse even further.

That's when a small laugh spilled from my lips, as we rode through the forest; we eventually came to a stop, when a meadow came into view. We dismounted, and I smiled; before speaking.

"That was amazing, thank you"

Killian stepped closer towards me, before he spoke.

"Well I had a feeling you'd like it"

He then reached out to intertwine our hands; leading me towards the small patch of flowers, which were directly in front of us.

He spoke again.

"Tell me, what do you see?"

I giggled softly, before answering him.

"Lots of flowers..."

He smiled, leaning down; to pluck, I smiled softly as he handed it to me. I blushed softly, as our hands brushed against each other; as the flower was in both of our hands.

I looked up, noticing he was smiling at me; I smiled softly, as he spoke again.

"Very good, what don't you see?"

I turned my head, gasping softly; when I realised that Rumplestiltskin; wasn't there, he was finally gone.

I spoke.

"Rumplestiltskin, he's gone..."

I guess all I needed was time to clear my head, I tried to contain the relief that was coursing through my veins; in the hope that he was gone for good.

I looked at Killian, as he spoke.

"I hoped he might be, by trusting me with your burden; you've left no room for him, in that head of yours"

I sighed internally, knowing deep down that he's right; I know he's right, but fighting against the darkness...well it hasn't been easy. I spoke again.

"Well, now that we're alone..."

I trailed off, hoping he would catch my drift; he quirked an eyebrow, as he did. I leaned in, before placing my lips on his; warmth flooded through me, the second our lips connected.

We stood there, as we allowed ourselves to get lost; in the heat of the moment, I carefully switched the flower to my other hand. So I could then place my arm around his neck, I smiled internally as his arm wrapped itself around my waist; that's when the kiss deepened, and turned into one of pure unadulterated passion.

I groaned softly, tearing my lips from his; I grinned when I heard him groan in protest, as I pulled away. I smiled softly, while trying to catch my breath. My stomach grumbled softly, and I blushed; and Killian reached up to, scratch behind his ear.

I smiled softly, before he spoke.

"Sorry love, when I suggested taking you horseback riding; I should have also planned on feeding you, we can go back to the castle if you want"

I smiled, before shaking my head; I spoke.

"I can fix that..."

I then closed my eyes, before conjuring up a picnic basket. I guess being the Dark One, has its perks; I crouched down, and opened it. Smiling softly, before pulling out two grilled cheese sandwiches.

I peered up at Killian, who smiled softly; before joining me on the ground, I handed him one of the sandwiches. Before speaking.

"I know it's not the most romantic food in the world, but even though I'm the Dark One; I still crave a grilled cheese sandwich, even if its not as good as Granny's"

He laughed slightly at that, before we ate in a comfortable silence; I giggled when Killian, pulled out his flask. He offered it to me, while smiling softly. I reached out, uncorking it; before placing it to my lips, taking a quick swig.

I handed it back to him, watching as he placed it to his lips; he sighed softly, before placing the cork back. He returned it to his pocket, before standing up; he offered me his hand, I gladly accepted it.

I allowed him to help me up, I placed a soft kiss on his cheek; before we walked along the river. As we walked, I allowed myself to get lost in the sounds and smells of the meadow; the gentle babbling of the water, as it flowed over the small rocks, the sound of the birds in the trees.

I breathed a sigh of relief as my head was finally starting to clear, I guess I had Killian to thank for that; I stopped in my tracks, to move ahead of him slightly.

I took a breath, before speaking.

"I wanted to thank you again, because this is exactly what I needed; I know my parents are trying their best to help me, but they just didn't know how to...But you did, you knew that I needed space; to think, to feel, to escape from the demon in my head"

He smiled, before speaking.

"I wanted to help you, and I'm glad it worked; but Swan, next time this happens...the next time you see the Crocodile, tell me; and I'll bring you straight back here"

I nodded, before moving in to place my lips on his again; knowing that I could no longer hide my hallucinations from him. I pulled away slightly, before speaking.

"I promise, and I'm sorry I kept it from you; I was just scared, because I didn't know and still don't know what it means. But being here with you, has helped"

He smiled, before we turned around; making our way back to the horse, we mounted it once more. I leaned in, kissing his shoulder; as we broke off into a gallop, to make the return journey to King Arthur's castle...