Strangeness & Charm (23/24)
Killian Jones is a pirate captain down on his luck after a falling out with the Evil Queen. Emma Swan just found out she is the Savior. Their shared goals bring them on an epic quest to liberate the kingdom once and for all. It’s a lot easier said than done.
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“Power, of course,” Killian finishes easily, walking up behind Emma just as she soon as she stops speaking. She turns around at the sound quickly and he can’t conceal his wide grin at the sight of her. She’s intact, healthy, and ready to fight. And he, fortunately, has his heart safely inside of his chest.
Even given that there’s a grand threat looming over their heads, things are beginning to look up.
“Killian,” Emma exhales, her expression overcome with relief as she races forward to embrace him. Killian reciprocates readily, his arms curling around her waist as he presses a kiss to her shoulder. She holds him so tightly he wonders if it’ll leave bruises, but he can’t find it within himself to give a damn.
He’s thankful they managed to have such impeccable timing. David is right behind him, he’s willing to bet Emma is mouthing her thank-yous to her father over his shoulder, and they ran most of the way here to catch up. Most of all, he’s thankful Emma is alive, safe, and warm in his arms. Finally.
“Emma,” he says her name with all the reverence he can imbue the word with, “thank the bloody gods you’re alright.”
“I could say the same to you,” Emma replies. One of her hands tangles in his hair, a soothing and familiar gesture. He just buries his nose further in the crook of her neck. “You scared the hell out of me.”
“I was trying to kill you, so that feeling is quite understandable.”
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