A/N Hey guys, another update!

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Emma didn't realize how little she knew about horses, until she was inside of the palace stables, and she couldn't figure out which one she should take.

"Looking to borrow a horse are we, Emma?" Asked a familiar voice from behind her.

Emma whirled, and released a breath when she recognized Robin was the one who spoke. She sighed. "That was the idea, yeah" She told him. "But I don't know the first thing about horses" she threw up her hands in frustration.

Robin smirked. "Well, judging from your jumpiness, I would gather that you don't have permission to take one, so a fine horse, but hardly the finest." He said. He patted the nose of a brown and white mare. He patted the animal's nose. "This one, is probably, going to be your best option." He informed her.

Emma smiled. "Then I guess I should get her saddled and ready to go then." She mentioned.

Robin shook his head. "There is so much more, you need to earn a horses trust. You can't just jump on it back, and pray it works out. I suggest you lead her out by the bridle. I'll help you get her saddled, but you'll know when the time is right to mount her."

Emma nodded. "Thank you, Robin." She said honestly, as together they urged the horse out of her stall.

~~I'll Fight It for You~~

Killian was getting antsy, Emma had been gone for some time, and it was only a matter of time, before the demon returned.

"You rang?" sang an infuriating tone of the woman he loved. "You know, I really miss our talks. We used to talk so much, before Emma dear came into play"

He turned and glared at the demon. "I honestly, don't." he snapped. "I'd prefer to be left alone."

"If that's true, maybe I'll just take this horse, back to the stables." He looked up, and sighed in relief, as his Emma appeared, leading a large horse with her. "Sorry I took so long." She told him. "I had to get some help, from a friend." She smirked. "Turns out, that I don't know anything about horses." She reined the horse in, with a small cluck. "Robin assures me, this is very nearly the finest horse in Camelot. Or the finest one, that won't be missed for a few hours."

Killian smiled at the innocent way she led the horse forward, a natural, despite the fact he doubted she had ever ridden one before. "Aye, Swan. She's a lovely animal." He took a step towards Emma and the horse. "She'll be the perfect mount." He raised his hand towards the horse, in a symbol of friendship, and awaiting the beast's reaction. The horse shifted against Emma's hold on the reins.

He backed off a touch, before he took another tentative step towards it, and reached out, no more had his fingers brushed her glossy coat, than the mare reared, releasing a high whinny. Emma tugged the reins firmly, as Killian heard laughter from behind him.

"Looks like the steed, is smarter than the savior!" The darkness crowed. "She knows what you are, Hook."

"Leave me bloody well alone." Killian growled at the demon.

"Killian." He looked back at Emma, she had soothed the horse. "Forget about the demons in your head. Lets get on the horse."

He sighed, brushing his chin with his thumb. "What's the point, the bloody beast senses I'm the dark one. I won't have her buck you off because of me."

Emma shook her head. "This isn't about a horse Killian. This is about you, and helping you escape your demons. Do you trust me?" she asked.

Killian nodded. "Aye, luv. I trust you with my life."

Emma smiled. "Then trust, that I won't let this horse buck either of us off." She smoothed the horse's coat with her hand, and whispered something, he saw the magic glitter across the horse's skin, as the brushed it. She was magically soothing the steed.

Killian nodded, and he approached the horse again, it snorted and shifted away from him again, but Emma whispered something, her ministrations not pausing, as Killian took the reins, and in a practiced move, swung himself into the saddle, before offering Emma his hand, and pulling her on behind him.

Killian spurred the horse into a trot, and tried to ignore the fact that the Darkness stood not ten feet away, a knowing smirk on her face. When she saw him looking, she raised her hand and waved.

He blocked her out, and he spurred the horse on, eliciting a giggle from Emma, where she was nestled against his back. He looked back to where The Darkness had stood, and she was gone.

The trees blurred past them, waves of green and brown, the sunlight filtering through the trees. He felt free, his heart pounded against his ribs, the sensation heightened, by the way Emma's hands tightened around his waist, as they sped through the trees. When they hit their rhythm, Killian felt Emma lean her head against his back, her warmth soaking through the leather he wore. Killian felt the tension melt from him, as they sped through the forest, the freedom of the wind on his face, and the security of Emma's arms around him, all he needed.

~~I'll Fight It for You~~

They rode for what seemed like hours, before Killian finally brought the horse to a stop, at the edge of a field filled with the most beautiful flowers, that Emma had ever seen. He helped her down from the back of the horse, before dismounting himself.

"So?" Emma asked.

Killian gave her a wide smile. "Thank you Swan, I feel better, than I have in days." He admitted.

Emma returned his smile, and offered him her hand. "I'll admit, that was quite the ride." She told him, then she paused. "What do you see?" She asked.

Killian looked around, as they walked into the glade. "I see a glade filled with Middlemist roses, and a beautiful princess, dressed in white, among them."

She blushed, and ducked her head. "Very good." She told him, as he bent and picked her a flower. She raised the bloom to her nose, "Now tell me. What don't you see?" She asked.

He looked around them, and confirmed what he already knew, feeling the piece in his mind, that told him it was just them. "The Darkness. The demon is gone."

Emma smiled gently. "See, sharing the burden helps. Sharing with me, pushed the demon from your mind."

Killian felt his heart swell, this woman was a marvel. He expected her to run when things became tough. He thought he hadn't earned her before, but now that she knew the truth, knew what he had taken from her, and she still accepted him.

"Now that we're alone." Emma whispered, leaning up, she captured his lips in hers.

He sighed against her lips, before deepening it. Emma's arms came up around his shoulders, holding him closer. Her lips were soft against his, the unique taste of Emma filling his senses. His fingers came up, tangling in her hair, and he couldn't bear to let her out of his arms.

Emma pulled back to look into his eyes, her blazing green, meeting the stormy blue of his. "I love you." Emma whispered, before she dove back in, allowing her passion to overtake her, her hands sliding over his shoulders, and under his heavy coat, her touch light on his abdomen.

He growled, the feeling going south immediately, as his hooked arm hauled her body against his, his kiss becoming a question. Emma's questing hands toying with the band of his pants, a clear answer.

"Bloody hell." He rasped, as he pulled back enough to look down on her. "Here, luv? Are you sure?"

Emma smirked, her hands coming around to grab his rear. "I don't recall seeing a soul on the way here, it's unlikely we'll be discovered." She said, leaning up to nip at his earlobe.

He groaned, going in for the attack again, his hand gliding down her body, and grasping at parts that pulled gasps from Emma. He caught her lip between his teeth, and pulled. Emma let out a small whimper, that had him burning, as her hands bunched his vest, and started pulling his shirt from his trousers, which were growing tighter by the moment.

"Killian." She whispered, as she leaned into his touch, as his hand toyed with her breasts through her dress. "God, Killian. I need you." She gasped, arching into him, hands brushing the front of his pants, making him hiss.

He couldn't wait a moment longer, his hand bunching her skirts, as her deft fingers worked the laces of his trousers, and soon they were joined, fireworks popping behind their eyes, as they chased their release, amongst the middlemist flowers.

~~I'll Fight It for You~~

Emma dozed against his chest, as he gazed up at the clouds floating above them. He felt at peace. For these precious moments, nothing could touch them, he knew soon they would have to return to the palace, but for now, they could stay in their own little world.

"How long have we been here?" Emma asked absently, toying with the chest hair exposed from his vest.

Killian sighed. "We'll have to return soon, but we can spend a few more moments here, if you like."

Emma smiled, and nuzzled into his chest. "Staying for a while sounds nice. I'm comfortable."

Killian chuckled, and pressed a kiss to the top of her head. "Your heart's desire Swan, that's all that I want you to have." He whispered, and began to run his hands through her hair. "I love you." He whispered, when he was sure she had drifted to sleep. "I don't deserve you."

He watched the clouds drift by for a while, and when the sun began to shift in the sky, he gently shook Emma awake. "Luv, it's time to go back." He whispered, saddened by the fact that this afternoon ever had to end.

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