Title: The Captain's Storybrooke Blowout

Author: Pinkcat4569

Rating: Teen for adult language, adult situations, and innuendos. Nothing explicit

Pairing/Characters: Emma/Hook main emphasis. Some Snowing, Outlaw Queen, Henry, Belle. No Gold. Mulan, Merida or Camelot characters. Other storybrooke characters appear briefly.

Spoilers: Through 5a, refers to Underworld. Speculation for 5b.

Description: Set after the return from the Underworld, Killian is having trouble adjusting to the fact that many residents of Storybrooke no longer trust him. He has a plan though: he'll throw one hell of a bash!

Author's Note: Multiple chapter story. So far over 6000 words and not completed. Fluff with a bit of angst.

707 words this chapter.

Chapter One

Granny's became quiet as the pirate walked in. He stiffened at the awkward glances and the glares. Some patrons looked away.

He felt a soft hand squeeze his. Emma smiled. "Come on."

He shook his head and made for the door.

"Killian, you can't keep doing this. You can't hide forever. They'll come around."

He sighed. He let her lead him to a booth. A few minutes later, they were joined by the Charmings, Regina, Henry, and the Loxley clan. They all laughed and talked with him as if nothing had ever happened.

But it had. Hook looked around. People were still staring, whispering. He sighed. Normally, he would walk out now. He looked at Emma. "You are right, my Love. I cannot continue to hide or to pretend that nothing has changed."

"Killian…"

"Sh, my love, please. I am resolved. I know what to do," he said. He stood. An uneasy quiet fell. He cleared his throat. "Ahem. I wish to say something."

A hush fell over the diner.

"I know much has happened. I know...what I almost...caused to pass," Killian said uneasily. Henry shifted uncomfortably. Some people looked down, others away, others stared at him.

"I cannot apologize enough," he said, the shame and guilt heavy on his face. "You have no reason to forgive me."

"I disagree," said David. "You sacrificed yourself for us."

"As did you and the others for me,' said Hook, looking at the table. "You traveled to the realm of the dead."

"We had to," said Emma, tears in her eyes. "Please, stop torturing yourself. You weren't completely to blame."

Everyone at his table nodded. A few others-Mother Superior,Granny, Ruby, Belle, even August also nodded. Others did not. Most looked uncomfortable, but a few looked angry or distrustful.

"It matters not, Emma," he replied. "I must try to make amends."

"For bringing a whole army of dark ones here?" asked Leroy, who stood. "For making them go to hell to get your sorry ass?"

"Leroy!" yelled Mary-Margaret.

"He did those things!"

"Indeed, Dwarf. I did. I regret all my actions and if you'll permit me, I will devote my life to making reparations."

Leroy scoffed. He shook his head. "No way. You can't ever make up for it."

Emma wiped tears. "He doesn't speak for everyone, Killian."

"No, he doesn't," said David firmly.

Killian smiled as best he could. "Thank you." He looked at Leroy. "If you will grant me the favor of hearing me out, I do have an idea," he said. He took Emma's hand and squeezed it. "I wish to offer a gift to this town and all its fine inhabitants."

Leroy scoffed and eyed him. "What kind of gift?"

"KIllian, you don't have to…" He hushed Emma with a soft grin. His eyes pleaded, 'let me do this.' She smiled and nodded. He turned back to the dwarf and smiled his usual, confident grin.. "A pirate kind of a gift."

"Rum?" asked Henry.

"In a manner," said Killian. He looked at Leroy, then at each patron in the diner. "I will host a party."

"A party?" asked a few voices in unison.

"Not just any party," said the pirate, with a glint in his eye, "But one worthy of the high seas."

Leroy raised his eyebrow.

"We shall have stiff drinks and fine food, and dancing," he said, winking at Emma. "There will be music and song, games and activities for the young ones," he added, smiling at Roland. "It will be a celebration Storybrooke has never seen!" He smiled widely.

Dave, Robin, Henry and others all smiled and chatted excitedly.

"I don't know," said Mary-Margaret. "It's a lovely idea, Killian, but I'm concerned about having a pirate party in town."

"I agree," said Regina. "Knowing your past, you'll burn down the place."

David hooted. "We have extinguishers."

Killian laughed at his friend. "I assure you, ladies, we will be careful," he said, but looked at the males, "as we party...hearty?"

"Yeah!" cried lots of voices.

Leroy looked at him skeptically. "We'll just see, Pirate, if you can deliver."

Hook glanced at Emma and then smirked. "Dwarf, never challenge a pirate unless you're prepared to eat your words."

End of Chapter One