For all her parents’ talk of True Love and love at first sight, Emma couldn’t help but be taken aback as they spoke the dreaded words she had been fearing her entire life.
“An arranged marriage? No, father, you cannot make me!”
She had protested and cried, yelled and begged but it had been decided. The match had been made, the future of the family assured.
But what of her happiness?
Blue eyes met hers as they walked down the aisle, anchored her as she spoke with a quivering voice the words that would tie them together for the rest of eternity.
In the confines of their bedchamber, he touched her for the first time, a hesitating, slightly trembling caress on the pale skin of her cheek.
“I did not want this either, but Emma, I will try and make you the happiest person on this earth as if my life depends on it.”
And he had.
Once again @swanandapirate is made of awesome-sauce! Thank for the caption bb! ❤
For the 2018 CS Little Bang! Word count ~13,400;Also on AO3
* Let’s say 17 year old Emma got away from the cops when Neal set her up. * Let’s say the Brothers Jones joined the Circus instead of the Royal Navy. Let’s also say they can shape-shift into big, black jaguars. * What kind of antics can teenage!CS get into in a modern world where magic is real? Can a lost girl find her home among the “Circus Freaks”?
Grab your popcorn – the show’s about to start!
Rating/Warnings: T for swearing, sexual innuendo, brief non-graphic description of character/animal injury
Other pairings: Jewel Queen (Liam/Regina) and slight mentions of Ruby/Mulan
Many (MANY!!!) thanks to
the wonderful people I worked with on this project: my beta @blackwidownat2814 who was so encouraging when I wanted to throw my laptop out the window, and artist @amorecolorfulmoniker who made such beautiful, beautiful pictures for the story! {artwork link coming soon} You have both been a pleasure and a delight.
“Have you actually attended one of our performances, Miss…?”
“Swan. Emma Swan. And no.”
“Miss Swan. This Circus is unique. It’s a safe haven for individuals with unique abilities.”
“You mean freaks and weirdos?”
The Ringmaster scowled. “Not quite. More accurately, our performers are not exactly of this world. Sometimes they come here knowing what they are, sometimes the talent is latent, and yet this place draws them like a beacon.”
Emma held up a hand to stop the monologue. She’d heard people talking in town about this amazing circus where the magic almost seemed real, but she didn’t need a sales pitch. She needed a place to hide.
Running away to join the circus is like – the biggest cliche ever, but it’s the only available solution to Emma Swan’s very immediate problem. Running from the cops and with a freshly broken heart, Emma just needs shelter, a job and a ride out of town. She never expected to stumble into a world of real magic complete with witches, werewolves and a trio of shape-shifting brothers. Beast-taming isn’t so hard when the “beasts” are really humans in disguise. Taming were-panther Killian Jones might just be another matter all together. But maybe a lost girl can find a home among the “circus freaks”.
Rating/Warnings: T for swearing, sexual innuendo, brief non-graphic description of character/animal injury
Other pairings: Jewel Queen (Liam/Regina) and slight mentions of Ruby/Mulan
I had sooo much fun working on these pieces and it was so great collaborating with @the-captains-ayebrows!!!!! I hope you all enjoy this story as much as I have!!!
“Want one?” she offered through a mischievous smile, knowing in advance his answer.
He responded with a dismissive wave of his hand, the look of disgust on his face accentuating. “I can’t believe you’re going to eat that, it’s just disgusting.”
Summary: After several years living in Storybrooke, Killian has adapted quite well to the modern world, becoming an expert in the use of technology. When Snow and David return from a camping weekend, Emma and Killian decide to emulate Emma’s parents and a challenge arises between them to see if they are able to spend an entire weekend without electricity. Canon compliant/future.
A/N: I still can’t believe it, but it’s here! After several months working on this story, it’s time to finally post my small contribution to Captain Swan Little Bang 2018. First of all, I’d like to express my gratitude to the mods for making this possible and for giving me the opportunity to participate. Hannah, @hookedonapirate , thank you so much for your dedication, for all your help, and for your suggestions. In short, thanks for being such an amazing beta. I’d also like to thank @giraffes-ride-swordfishes for your suggestions and for contributing with your wonderful fan art. I’m so in love with the illustration… the sky, the effect of the fire, Emma’s hair… everything is perfect.
My last thanks go to @saraswans , I will never be able to thank you enough for everything you do for me, especially with this story. You better than anyone else know how much I’ve struggled with this fic. This wouldn’t be the same without your constant support. Thanks also to @suwya , for your words of encouragement and for taking a look at the first part.
Here we go… I hope you like it 🙂
Pirate Tech
The Challenge
The first clear sign that Killian had begun to adapt to the modern world and the use of technologies came one day when Emma had arrived home from her shift at the station. She hadn’t expected to see her husband and son at home because, in the words of her own husband, the lad and I are going to practice some sword fighting, love.
The image that she found when opening the front door was surprising. In fact, Killian and Henry were practicing, but what she didn’t expect was that the sword fighting took place in their own living room, and, even less, that they were practicing through a damn video game.
Her husband was fully involved in the game, sitting on the edge of the couch, his jaw clenched, muscles tense. His hand and hook were forcefully gripping the adapted control as he stared at the screen with a steel look that held the ability to intimidate the fiercest rival.
Her son, on the other hand, didn’t offer a better image; his gaze was focused on the image on the screen while his fingers moved frantically on the control keys.
“That was a dirty move, lad. Bad form,” Killian groaned under his breath without taking his eyes off the screen.
Henry chuckled at his side. “I had a good teacher.” And just like that, her son disarmed the pirate and proclaimed himself the winner. Virtual winner, that is.
A few months later, Henry ventured off to find his own story, leaving the house sad and lonely. Her husband’s new hobby lasted but Emma could tell how heavy Henry’s absence lingered in those moments. Maybe that’s why she decided to replace Henry in those fights, to accompany Killian, who seemed lost without Henry at his side. She would never admit it out loud, but she thought maybe there could be another reason, or maybe not. Maybe she found the fact that she could finally defeat the dreaded Captain Hook in a sword fight, revitalizing.
AN: WOW! I’m so excited that I can FINALLY share this with you all! I’ve
worked really hard on this for a really long time, but I haven’t worked on it
alone. I have so many thank you’s. First off, thank you to the #CSLB for letting
me be a part of your project. I definitely recommend that everyone goes and
reads all the fics, because they’re wonderful.
More thank yous! Thank you SO much to my amazing beta @spartanguard for your guidance and help on this work.
You helped shape this into what it is today and I’m so thankful that you
joined me on this journey! Also HAAAAVE to thank @cocohook38 for her
AMAZINGGGGGG artwork!!! I seriously cannot get over it and I’m OBSESSED. Please go ogle all of her amazing artwork. Seriously, do it.
Lastly, I have to thank some wonderful friends for their kindness,
encouragement, and all the fun I had during this project. Thank you to my
salt-shakers. You know who you are. I love you guys.
Anyway, here it is, hope you enjoy it! Let me know what you think!
The first time Emma
officially met him, Killian was sleeping (snoring, she might add) in Professor
Highly’s College Algebra class.
She was honestly
trying to pay attention. Really. Imaginary numbers fascinate her. But his
rhythmic snoring directly to her left was grating on her very thin patience.
“Psst. Hey! You!” She
whispered, slightly shaking his arm. He didn’t respond to her. She shook his
arm a bit more vigorously.
“Seriously?” She rolled her eyes, hoping the
professor at the lectern wouldn’t notice the disruption. She wasn’t trying to
get anyone in trouble. She just wanted him to shut the hell up and stop
snoring. She supposed there was an added benefit of keeping Professor Highly
from going on one of her now notorious rampages over slumbering students, but
Emma was more concerned with the little whistle that sounded at the end of
every exhalation. She considered leaving him alone and letting him get caught.
She had done her part in shaking him after all.
Still, she reasoned,
no one deserved Professor Highly’s infamous wrath. Giving a glance in either
direction for any unwanted audience, she kicked him (maybe harder than she
needed to).
“I believe that it’s easier for you to let me go. You put your arms around me and I’m home”
Emma Swan has never been good with feelings. When she inadvertently befriends Killian Jones, her emotions seem to go into a tailspin. Through a series of snapshots into their relationship through the years, Emma and Killian search for what it means to be home.
It have been the greatest pleasure to come and do an illustration for that amazing buddy for @captainswanbigbang ♥ her story is amazing and just go read it !!
It All Starts With a Dance 