These Times, They are a Changing

A Captain Swan Fanfic

By, M.A. Collier

Chapter 1

Prompt: Emma, Killian, and Henry go to a movie during the Christmas season of 2012.

Hey guys! This is my first fanfic, but I hope you like it! I was inspired over the holiday season this year by my favorite OTP Captain Swan. Basically it's just about Emma, Killian, and Henry's lives as a family after Emma and Hook have been together for a while. I thought this would be an interesting and fun angle to show them in. I hope you enjoy! If you find any mistakes just let me know! Please comment and review!

"So, what exactly is going to happen at this…oh, dammit all, what's that word…Ah, yes! 'Picture show'?" Killian asked Emma with great concern as they and Henry stood next to the doors which would grant them entrance into the movie theater. It was bitter cold, but Killian wanted to make sure he knew exactly what he was getting himself into by going in there.

He had not reacted well to other things in this world, causing many curious and wary looks from those who didn't know that he was 300 years old and came from the Enchanted Forest. For example, when he had encountered what Emma had called, "the radio", he had attempted to communicate with the voice that came from it. The voice had asked him ridiculous questions, and would not even wait for him to respond! This infuriated Killian to the point of him almost smashing the contraption with his hook. Luckily, Emma had interceded before he had ruined the contraption she kept in her kitchen. Now, he actually quite enjoyed listening to the music that came from it. His interaction with the "TV" and "Computer" had not ended so well…

Therefore, when Henry had suggested that they go to a movie that morning, even though Killian had no idea what he was talking about, he had decided that he would go and prove to Emma that he could go out in public and not cause suspicion as to who he was.

"Picture show?" Emma scoffed. "Who are you, my grandfather? Killian, it's called a movie."

"It called it a picture show on the spider web or the fishing net or whatever it is that you call that thing on the computer." Killian defended while throwing his hands up in frustration.

"The internet?" suggested Henry.

"Ah, yes, that's it! I swear," Killian shook his head, "No matter how long I stay here, I will never get used to your strange names for things."

"You're doing great so far," supported Emma. She gave him a look of love, confidence, and pride. "Anyway," she continued, "here's what's going to happen in the movie. You're going to sit down and the lights will turn off. Then, on the screen in front of you, you'll start to see images, sorta like on the TV, but bigger and the sound will be a lot louder. Now, you cannot talk during a movie, or if you do, you're supposed to whisper so no one can hear you. You can eat food and have a soda in there if you want, too. Basically, you just sit there and eat popcorn while watching a really long TV show, which we could do at home…" She mock-glared at her son, who had suggested they go see a movie in the first place. He just smiled innocently.

"Yeah, but we wouldn't be able to see these movies, and they have much better popcorn!" He protested.

"Sounds valid to me, lad," confirmed Killian. Of all the foods he had been introduced to, popcorn was by far the most confusing and most delicious. He was eager to try the "much better popcorn" Henry had so often described to him. "Okay," he said while inhaling deeply. "I think I'm ready. Let's go pick a movie!"

That's all for chapter 1! Keep reading to chapter 2 and find out what movie they pick and more about their lives together. I hope you've enjoyed!