When The Tide Is High

[Emma]

I woke up startled. My hands were tied to a wooden post in order to avoid any movement.

Wait. Am I dizzy or is the floor moving?

Dammit. It was a ship and it was sailing already. The last thing I needed. I was held prisoner in a ship in the middle of who knows where. Who could've made all that?

Hook. I bet this was his idea.

That beautiful bastard. I couldn't really hate him, not after all we had been through. But he was the villain again. He didn't even care about me. I shook away all my feelings and tried to concentrate in how to get out of that place. First, I had to cut the ropes.

My magic. Why didn't I think about it?

"Emma" A voice which I quickly recognized said behind me.

"Oh, Hook. Let me guess, you came here to gloat" I said irritated of his games.

"Of course Emma. I'm gonna gloat how much I like being tied up" he said sarcastically. I turned my head as much as I could only capable of seeing his head and back leaning on the other side of the post.

"You're a prisoner too?"

"Well, I have ropes around my extremities so yeah, I can be considered as a prisoner too"

"This is all your fault" I snapped.

"I'm very aware of that" he made a small pause before continuing "I'm truly sorry"

"No you're not. You wanted to take the portal and you did so. How do I know you're not acting all this 'I'm a prisoner too'?" I said imitating his accent.

"I'm not acting. It's the truth. Use your superpower to prove it"

Wait.

"I never told you about it. How do you know I-"

"Because I remember, Emma. I remember everything"

His words froze me utterly. Was that real? Had he really remembered?

"No. You're just trying to play with me again. Unfortunately for you, Captain, I know how to play with pirates" I released myself from the ropes. God bless the magic. I got on my feet, standing in front of Killian with my right hand ready to cast any spell.

"Emma I'm not lying. I swear it's the truth!" His gaze never left mine. Those blue eyes were staring at me differently than the last couple of days. I had a strong hunch.

"Then prove it"

"While in Neverland to save Henry you kissed me for the very first time"

"I need something more specific. Something that only you and me have knowledge of"

"Before the car accident you asked me if I missed my ship. I said no. Trading it was completely worthwhile, it gave me a second chance of seeing you again"

I moved softly my hand. The ropes around Killian vanished. He smiled and swiftly got on his feet and hugged me tight. I took his face in my hands and caressed slowly his cheeks with my flickering fingers.

"It's really you" I whispered with a big smile.

"Indeed, love" he then kissed me. Oh my god it felt like glory. His tender lips on mine once more. It wasn't like the kiss we had before falling into the portal, it was like the one we shared after returning from the past. It was full of passion and love. Killian separated a few inches, our foreheads touching "I'm sorry Emma. I was such a jerk with you these days I can't even-"

"Hush. Don't apologize. We're together now"

"Aye. That's what matters" he smiled as his arms surrounded me once more. I felt the warmth of his body covering me like those times we were as one. He was back. My Killian Jones was back.

"How did you remember?" I asked stepping back, still shaking a bit from the excitement.

"Perhaps it was your kiss. I just woke up right here where we're standing with all the memories back in my mind again. All came crystal clear"

"Or maybe you remembered when your head hit the ground after falling" I said frowning.

"I like the kiss's version more" I giggled "Now we have to leave"

"Do you still have the other bean? We could open a portal here"

Killian examined all of his pockets without finding it.

"I'm afraid the ones that tied us took it from me. The new owners of the Jolly Roger"

"Wait, you're saying that-"

"We're aboard my former ship, love"

"The ones with whom you traded the bean are the owners"

"I don't know for sure. I traded it with an old merchandiser. However, he could've sold it to other people, who knows"

I heaved a worried sigh. We startled at the sound of some footsteps approaching to us.

"Hide behind those barrels. I've got this" he demanded. I did as he said and watched cautiously how he hid near the entrance.

A filthy man descended from the staircase. His brown eyes widened when he noticed the untied ropes. Before he could scream, Killian threw himself in front of the filthy man and took out his sword, aiming it to the man's chest.

"Your name, mate"

"Guy" the man answered.

"Terrible name. Anyhow, you're gonna answer my questions, Guy. And if you refuse..." Killian pressed the sword towards Guy's neck. The man nodded "First of all, why are you holding us captive?"

"The...Captain...ordered it" Guy answered.

"The Captain, huh?" He smirked. It was as if I could read Killian's thoughts. The one and only Captain of The Jolly Roger was him. He still had the pirate's soul in his veins and I loved that. When it was for good of course. "Lead us to him then"

"You're a prisoner. You have no rights" Guy said chuckling. Killian's smirk disappeared as he pressed the sword even more.

"I can't believe you call yourself a sailor. You should know that prisoners have the right to know the reason of their captivity. Now take us to your Captain. I don't want to make a scene in front of the lady" Killian glanced at me, indicating me to get out of my hiding place. I had my hand ready just in case.

"Fine. Follow me" Guy said reluctantly as he turned to climb the stairs. Killian placed the point of the sword on the back of the filthy man.

"Stay close to me, love"

"Don't worry. I've got your back"

He smiled pleased to hear that and followed Guy. I made my way out as well. I could not determine what time it was, but the sky was dark and full of shiny stars. My eyes caught sight of the water around the ship. Water and more water. I didn't see any land close, we were literally in the middle of nowhere.

"So here's the rest of the crew" Killian exclaimed as we saw around fifteen men in front of us. I began to feel a bit nervous. Killian and I against the world. We had been in worse situations that's true, but nothing like that.

If only I knew how to make all fall sleep. I should've accepted Regina's classes the last time she offered them.

My thoughts were interrupted by two big and gross men who grabbed me by the forearms and pulled me away from Killian.

"Let me go!" I yelled. Killian noticed it and turned to them furiously.

In which troubles have we gotten into this time?!

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