Killian and Emma were trying their best. Really they were. But after years of fighting, it wasn't going to happen overnight. On the bright side, the show was going more smoothly than ever.

One day, Killian and Emma were waiting for rehearsal when they heard something down the hall. Glancing at each other, they walked towards what sounded like a crowd. There they saw Henry, pressed up against a locker by one of the juniors. Some other kids were standing nearby, laughing.

Killian cleared his throat. Henry and the bully turned their heads. Emma started walking toward them. "What's going on here?"

"Move along little girl," the bully sneered.

"Honestly Gaston, don't you have anything better to do than beat up a freshman?" Killian said.

Emma turned her head. "You know this guy?"

"Yeah. He was harassing Belle all last year. If he wants to pick on somebody his own size, I am more than happy to volunteer."

"Get lost," Gaston said.

"Put the kid down or I'm getting the principal." Killian folded his arms.

"Make me"

Killian started to walk off, but Emma stopped him. She walked right up to Gaston and punched him in the stomach. He let go of Henry and grabbed his stomach. "Change your mind yet?" she glared at him.

"You bitch" Gaston managed to breathe out.

"Yeah yeah, get lost" Emma stared Gaston and his friends down until they walked away. She turned to Henry. "You okay, kid?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks" Henry said. Emma examined his face. There were some cuts on his forehead.

"Why the hell were they bothering you?" Emma asked.

Henry shrugged. "Wrong place at the wrong time, I guess." He winced when Emma touched the cut.

Killian cleared his throat. "It's almost time for rehearsal. We should get going."

"Ok. Come on Henry," Emma put an arm around Henry and started leading him back to the auditorium. Killian followed.

A few minutes later, they were sitting at the edge of the stage. Emma muttered something to Elsa, who ran into the wings. Killian watched her go with a raised eyebrow.

"She's getting the first aid kit," Emma explained. Elsa came back with the first aid kit and an ice pack. She knelt down and started looking at Henry's cuts. "Should we talk to the principal or something?"

"Probably. We should at least tell Ruby when she gets here," Killian answered. "Impressive punch by the way. Wish you were around when Belle was dealing with that prick."

"Well if he ever bothers her again, gimme a call" Emma said with a smirk. A grunt from Henry made them turn around. "How's it going over there Elsa?"

"I'm fine, calm down." Henry folded his arms.

Killian walked over and put a hand on Henry's shoulder. "We're just looking out for you. Why was Gaston hitting you anyway?"

"I dunno, he just got bored." Henry shrugged. He gave Emma and Killian a small smile. "Thanks for sticking up for me though,"

Killian returned the smile. "Anytime lad." He glanced over at Emma. They may not get along, but one thing was clear: they were on the same side when it came to protecting their friends.