AN: Sorry for the delay, I've been dealing with a few personal issues, so here we are chapter 12. This is the second part, of the previous chapter; it will contain Smith's trial, read and review please, as it would be greatly appreciated, MysteryFan1997.

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

Ch12 - What Just Happened? Pt2

So, why; do I feel like this?...

I shouldn't feel, like this; not about Hook, he's a pirate. His earlier display, affected me in ways; I didn't think, my own body was capable of. I unlaced my pants again, to ensure that the damp patch; was now gone, I gasped softly.

It was still there, so what did it mean? Am I attracted to Hook, in the way my parents were? Do I wish, for him to take me; in the way, a man takes a woman on her wedding night?

I shivered slightly, as a small wave of heat rolled through me once more. I shivered, again; when I remembered, the stories the maids traded about the pain, a woman experiences during that particular act.

I laced my pants up again, whilst willing this feeling to dissipate; as someone of Hook's standing, wouldn't be gentle.

I sighed, in relief; knowing that soon, the ship would dock in a new port, and Hook along with his crew would find pleasure, with tavern wenches.

I lay down, placing my hands on my stomach; before taking a few breaths, I closed my eyes. I shifted, as I tried to get comfortable; only to be disturbed, when I heard scuffling, followed by muffled shouting.

I stood up, before moving to open the door; I was greeted by Smee, who looked determined.

I spoke.

"Is everything, alright?"

He, answered.

"Everything, is fine Princess; the Captain, has just summoned everyone to join him on deck"

I nodded, knowing he was referring to Smith's trial; I spoke again.

"I don't suppose, I can go up there?"

Smee, shook his head; before speaking.

"Afraid not, your highness; Captains orders"

I nodded, before moving to join him; I spoke.

"Well, I guess you won't mind if I stay here then?"

Smee, didn't answer; as we heard more shouting; followed by muffled protest. I spoke.

"Is that Smith?"

Smee, nodded; whilst still not saying anything, my gaze drifted toward where the noise was coming from. I opened my mouth, to speak; only to be interrupted by Smee, as he spoke.

"If you excuse me, Princess; I must join the others"

I nodded, speaking as I did.

"Of course"

I watched him scurry off, his movements reminding me; of a mouse, or rat scurrying off when they have been chased. The second, he was gone; if he's nit going to tell me what happened, maybe I can get answers from Hook, over supper tonight.

I stepped into my cabin again, this time leaving the door open; I was alone, which meant there was no one to stop me, if I were to...I don't know, listen to the trial.

I stood in the doorway, glancing in both directions; before stepping back, as I had been detected earlier, but I still wanted to hear Smith's reason for myself, I sighed before stepping outside into the corridor again.

I glanced in the direction of Hook's cabin, before moving closer; to where the noise was coming from; I treaded lightly, as to not give myself away. The noise grew louder and louder, until I could hear what was being said.

I heard Hook, as he addressed Smith.

"Edward Smith, you have been placed on trial; for the attempted rape of Princess Emma, what do you have to say for yourself?"

Smith, spoke.

"She distracted you Captain, she ruined our plans; you just had to share a dance with her, didn't you. You didn't care, about the consequences; it's her fault, that we don't have the jewels, and when you didn't request the ransom, I knew I had to punish her, since you weren't going to. You have to understand, Captain; she had to pay"

I heard, Hook; as he spoke.

"You mean to tell me, that you attempted to rape her; because she distracted me? Do you think, that's a suitable punishment? And as for not requesting the ransom, that was my decision and as a member of my crew I expected you to follow my orders and not touch the Princess"

I heard Smith, as he spoke.

"That was your mistake Captain, you didn't claim her for yourself; you didn't claim her, in the way you claimed Milah...and because of that the Princess, was fair game in my eyes"

Hook, spoke once more.

"You dare, bring Milah into this; all because, I didn't claim the Princess, you sir are a disgrace to our profession. You broke the Pirate code, that we all agreed on when we turned to this profession, your punishment, is as follows... Edward Smith, the crew have decided unanimously that you are to be marooned"

Smith, protested.

"Captain, please..."

I heard Hook, as he chuckled darkly; before speaking.

"Now, I am a fair Captain...so I will allow you to have some rations..." He then spoke, as he summoned Smee. "Mr Smee, bring Smith some rations"

I heard the crew again, as Smith spoke.

"What about my cutlass?"

Hook, answered.

"As I stated earlier, you won't need it, as you're going to perish on that island..." there was a small protest from Smith as he continued. "I hope, it is quick; and one more thing, you won't be able to be rescued"

His words, were followed by silence; as Smith didn't speak, and neither the any of the crew. I made my way back, to my cabin; closing the door behind me, I sat on the bed.

Smith's words, playing over in my head; he attempted to hurt me, because I distracted Hook, from stealing the jewels. I also couldn't understand, why Hook; didn't explain the reason for my trading myself in place of the jewels.

Did he agree, with what Smith said? If so, then how am I going to face him, tonight during supper?...

TBC

Chapter 13, will be the third part of this chapter; and it will be published in a couple of days.