3rd Person's POV

*camelot*

As everyone enters the main ballroom, they can't help but look around in amazement. Scarlett starts to feel a little bit at home, considering she spent all of her life inside of castles.

" His royal highness, King Arthur".

" And now allow me to introduce the loveliest creature in all of Camelot-- my queen, Guinevere", Arthur says, to which everyone respectfully bows as she walks down the stairs.

" The pleasure is ours. We have been awaiting your arrival from the moment we heard Merlin's prophecy", Guinevere says.

" Well, we hope you haven't been waiting too long", David says.

" Only a decade or so", Arthur says, " I'll wager it's been worth the wait. And a bonus, it's given us more than enough time to prepare a ball in your honor tonight".

But, Killian pulls Scarlett aside to have a little chat.

"We don't have time to waste on a bloody dance".

" I won't go full-on Crocodile in one night", Scarlett states.

" I'm not willing to take that chance. Your majesty... when are we going to start our quest to find Merlin?", Killian asks the queen.

" Find him? We don't need to find him. We know exactly where he is", Arthur says, then leads them all to... a tree.

" So, the most powerful sorcerer in all the realms is stuck inside of a freaking tree?", Scarlett asks.

" I said the exact same thing the first time I stood there", Arthur says.

" And you think we can get him out?", Emma asks.

" Oh we don't think, we know. Merlin's prophecies are never wrong", He says.

" Why are you so eager to free him?", Percival asks.

" Our home is being threatened by... it's called the Dark One", David says.

" The Dark One. Yes, we're well aware of that demon. That is bad. Well, I pray Merlin can help, but first, we must free him from his prison. It is said one of you is the Savior. So which of you is it?", Arthur asks.

Right before Emma can speak, Regina uses the dagger to stop her and steps up.

" I am the Savior. I'm the one who's going to free Merlin from that tree and then we can take care of the Dark One. And all go home".

----

" Never do that to me again", Emma says as Regina closes the door to Merlin's tower.

" Oh, now you're talking to me", Regina says.

" I don't know-- am I allowed to?", Emma asks.

" You gave this to me", Regina says as she holds the dagger.

" To protect me, not use it against me", Emma says.

" You're forgetting that I too am affected by the dagger", Scarlett says, not really paying attention as she flips through a book.

" I saved your life", Regina says.

" By pretending to be me?",Emma asks.

" Oh, shut up and listen", Regina says, causing both of the girls to obey, " Oh, I can get used to this. Would've come in handy when you were a child, Scar. Look, if you told Arthur you were the Savior, he would've asked you to free Merlin. You would've had to use magic-- dark magic. Do you remember what happened last time you dabbled in that?".

" I lost control", Emma says.

" And you gave me this dagger so that wouldn't happen again. But I wasn't lying. I don't care what Merlin's prophecy says. I'm gonna figure out how to get that wizard out so the two of you won't ever have to use dark magic again. So, really, Swan, you should be thanking me", Regina says.

" Thank you", Emma says brubtly, due to the dagger," Regina... I mean it. Thank you".

" I'm bored", Scarlett says as her mother leaves the room.

" Then do something", Emma says.

" Like what? I'm not overly fond of spinning straw", Scarlett says as she crosses her legs.

" Like it or not, if we want to get the darkness out of us, we're going to have to work together. I know we aren't exactly on the best of terms, but giving our circumstances... can't we just put it all aside?".

" You're lucky we're mentally connected, Swan", Scarlett grumbles.

*storybrooke*

" True love's kiss. I need to know why it didn't work for you and the bloody crocodile", Killian says as he walks into the pawn shop.

" Why, it did work, the first time. It awoke the man behind the beast. But Rumple got scared of a life without power, and he chose power over love. He pulled away from me, and in that moment, the darkness forever regained its grip on him. You know, a curse isn't a curse anymore, when the afflicted wants it", Belle says.

" That won't be a problem with Scarlett", Killian says as he turns around to walk out.

" Killian, wait. I know you think you can handle a Dark--".

" I battled him for centuries, I'm still here. I'm pretty sure I can handle his daughter".

" But you were trying to kill him. And now, well... it's far easier to hate a Dark One than it is to love one. Be careful".

" Did you get anything?", Grant asks as Killian walks out of the shop.

" True love's kiss. Worth a bloody shot", Killian says.

" I-I don't know if what Emma and I have it... true love", Grant says.

" Yeah? Well I'm damn well sure that my love for Scarlett is true, and nothing, not even the bloody Dark One curse, is going to get in the way of me getting my wife back", Killian snarls in his face, then storms off in the other direction.

----

" Where are you? Don't make me summon you, love", Killian says as he stands inside of Scarlett's room in her mother's house.

" You just did?", Scarlett says as she appears in front of him, then transports the two of them to a house... their house, " I was looking for you, too. You have to admit... the new looks suits me".

" Where the bloody hell are we?", Killian asks.

" Our new home", She says with a devilish smirk as she opens the door, " What do you think?".

" I think I'm surprised you invited me in", He says.

" Just because I'm the Dark One doesn't mean we can't still be... us", Scarlett says as she runs her nails down his arm, then grabs a glass of rum, " I still also know the fastest way to a pirate's heart is through his liver".

" There's an even faster way", Killian says, then crashes his lips down onto hers with a firey passion.

" Now, there's the pirate I remember", She says with a smirk, then goes in for another kiss.

" It didn't bloody work", He whispers, expecting her to change.

" You've been talking to Belle".

" Why didn't it work?".

" It didn't work because there's nothing to fix. This is who we are now. Why can't you accept that? Why can't anyone accept that?".

" We?".

" Emma and I".

" This isn't you. What the hell happened in Camelot?".

" That seems to be the question of the day".

" Then bloody answer me!".

" I wish I could".

" You can tell me anything".

Scarlett then groans in pain, quick the clutch her stomach. Killian quickly reacts, placing his hands on her to make sure she's alright. Her groans slowly turn into a laugh. A laugh of that similar to her father's.

" But that'd be no fun", Scarlett smirks, a gleam of evil in her eyes, " I'm tired of talking. Now, do you want to stay or not?".

" Sorry, my love. This may be who you think you are, but this isn't who I am", Killian says as he walks towards the door.

" You won't even stay for your unborn children?", She asks, purposely rubbing her belly.

" Children?", He whispers, stopping dead in his tracks.

Scarlett knows how to toy with him. And she's really good at it. But, Killian shakes it off, and ultimately leaves their home.

*camelot*

" Mother... you look absolutely beautiful", Scarlett says as she and her mother meet up before the ball.

" Thank you, sweetheart", Regina says as she embraces her daughter, " You look... innocent".

" I tried to go for something a bit less... me", She chuckles as the two lock arms.

" Presenting, the Savior and her daughter, Lady Scarlett".

Regina and Scarlett then walk down the large staircase, later accompanied by their men.

" I must be the luckiest man in all the realms to be able to call such a beautiful woman like you my wife", Killian says as he leads Scarlett to the dance floor.

" Still a silver-tongued-devil, I see", Scarlett smirks as the two begin to dance.

" You know that what I say is true".

" I'm already married to you, you don't need to be so flattery".

" I know I don't need to. I want to".

" And this is the exact reason why I love you", Scarlett says with a smile, then places a gently kiss onto her husband's lips, " Who's that Henry's talking to?".

" A girl, love", Killian remarks.

" Gee thanks, Captain Obvious", She says, " Does my little brother have a crush?".

" It would appear so. He's looking at her the way I look at you", He says.

" Are we going to be that couple who plays matchmaker for other people?".

" Without question".

" Regina!", Robin yells as someone goes to attack her.

" Mother!", Scarlett exclaims, ready to use her magic.

" Don't do it, love", Killian says, holding her back.

Alas, David swoops in and kills the attacker. But, Robin Hood is still injured.

" Can you heal him?", Mary asks as they bring Robin Hood up to one of the tower's.

Regina tries and...

" Why didn't it work?", David asks.

" This sword was enchanted to kill me. My magic can't heal him", Regina says.

" And by the laws of blood magic, neither can mine", Scarlett says, " Buuuuut".

" No, no we can't let her use dark magic", Grant says.

" If she just does a little bit--".

" I said no!".

" Easy there, mate. You better be wise to respect my wife unless you would like my hook to get familiar with your insides", Killian growls, to which Scarlett places her hands on him to calm him down.

" This was the whole point of Regina pretending to be the Savior", Mary says.

" The whole point was not for Robin to die. And I'm not asking you. I'm asking her".

" I don't know what'll happen if I use my powers again", Emma says.

" I can use that dagger to make you do this, but I'm not. I'm asking you. I've lost love before, and I won't again. Please. Save him", Regina pleads.

" Alright. I'll try", Emma says as she walks towards Robin.

" Atta girl", Rumple says, appearing just as Emma is going to use her powers.

" What are you doing here?", Emma and Scarlett ask.

" I've told you-- I'm here to help you embrace the darkness".

" Who are you talking to?", Killian asks.

" No one", Emma says.

" This is too much for her", Grant says.

" I'm fine. I can do this".

" Not yet, dearie. First, you must take a practice for the magic".

" I won't take one to save somebody".

" Well, sorry, dearie, but these are the rules. I didn't make them up. There has to be a price ".

" Fine. I'll pay it".

" It doesn't work that way. She asked for the magic. She has to pay it".

" It'll be different. I'm the Savior".

"Get out of my head", Scarlett whispers as she gets pulled into the embrace of her husband.

" Emma, who are you talking to? What's going on?", Regina asks.

" It's okay. I can do this", Emma says, then waves her hand over Robin Hood, using her magic to heal him.

As soon as he gasps awake, Regina is quick to run to his side.

*storybrooke*

" You honestly can't be telling me that you feel left out", Scarlett says as she sees Emma looking into the Granny's window.

" You know how I feel", Emma says over her shoulder.

" You're sure that nobody remembers?", Scarlett asks as she walks closer to her, the sound of her heels echoing down the street.

" I'm sure... they don't remember".

" Let's go back to your house for a drink. Mine feels quite lonely".

" You can't have alcohol".

"I never specified what kind of drink, Swan", Scarlett says as she transports the two of them to Emma's house.

Scarlett mixes them two mary's; one virgin and one bloody. She walks back to the table to see Emma grazing her side of the dagger with her finger tips.

" What's the matter, dearie? Feeling left out?", Rumple asks.

" Go away", Scarlett says as she takes the seat across from Emma.

" What are you doing here?", Emma asks, " I already embraced the darkness".

" You did. Both of you. But, I'm back because there's more work to be done-- something bigger than us", He says as the basement door opens, " As long as the dark ones existed, one thing has always held us back. The pull of the family we were so desperate to protect. The friendships that make it impossible to forget who we used to be. The magic that threatens to undo our most evil deeds. And, worst of all, the love that refuses to give up on us".

The girls walk down the steps, only to find a cave, with the sword in the stone sitting directly in the middle.

" You see, no matter how hard we try, we can't escape the reach of the light, but, Emma Swan and Scarlett Jones, you can change that. That's why you brought that sword here. You can do what no Dark One has ever done before. You can make that weapon whole again, and use it to snuff out the light... forever".

Emma places her hands on the sword, ready to pull it out, but, she gets blasted back by its magic.

"For how much power you have inside of you, you still have a lot to learn", Scarlett says with a slightly smirk.

" If you want that sword, you're gonna have to pay the price", Rumple says with his signature giggle.