Disclaimer: I do not own Disney Descendants or the song Fly Away by TheFatRat
Warnings: major characters deaths and child abuse (both implied)
Eleven year old Uma ran out of the Chip Shop. She was working the night shift again, wiping down counters and taking orders, as per usual. Her mother, Ursula, decided she wasn't doing a good enough job. She whipped the little girl with her tentacles, leaving a large bruise on her arm.
Uma ran as fast as she could to find her best friends on the isle, pirates Harry and Gil. She found Gil sitting alone at the docks, looking depressed. "Hey Uma," said Gaston's youngest without his usual bright smile. Uma took his hand in hers. She had enough of their parents beating them, making them feel worthless and alone. Gil gazed up at her and his brown eyes locked with hers. Uma sang softly.
Come and fly away with me
Come and fly away with me
Come and fly away with me
Co-co-come and fly away with me
Gil was just as tired as Uma. He was tired of being treated like an idiot, to be called stupid everyday. He didn't like getting pushed around by the twins, Jr. and Bronze. He was more than ready for a change. He got up and followed Uma into the streets.
They found Harry easily. He was in his old room at his father's house. Lucky for them all, Captain James Hook was out with his crew for the night. Gil sat down onto the lumpy mattress on Harry's left and Uma did the same on his right. She waited for him to look at her in the eyes before singing softly to him, just like she did with Gil.
Come and fly away with me
Come and fly away with me
Come and fly away with me
Co-co-come and fly away with me
Harry hesitated. "Me father..." he started. Uma put a finger on his lips and shushed him gently. She grabbed one of his hands and Gil took the other. They pulled him to the roof, Harry still worried. "Guys..."
Don't you be afraid
Everything will change
You and I
Jumping off the edge
They say dreamers never die
It was pitch black outside. Harry looked down at the street below, it was empty. Gil and Uma sang to him, their voices echoing through the night.
So, come and fly
Come and fly
Come and fly away with me
The trio jumped onto a ledge and leaped to the next building. They used a ropeladder and climbed their way onto a higher rooftop.
We're rising, we're falling
We'll make it through
We're climbing, we're soaring
A thousand views
The clouds moved aside and the full moon shined brightly on the water. Sitting down at the edge of the roof, Uma gestured to the blue-green water of the ocean ahead. "Uma..." Harry tensed. Gil wrapped an arm around Harry's shoulder. "Gil..."
Somewhere by the Emerald sea
Where the moon and water meet
Somewhere close to harmony
When the world is sound asleep
Gil pulled Harry closer to him. Harry's blue eyes were wide open and he was clearly nervous. "I need to go back," he said, trying to pull away from his friends.
Something's gonna bring the change
Journeys we are meant to take
Something at the edge of space
Calling us to fly away
Uma grabbed his face and forced him to look her in the eye. She could see all of his fears and insecurities reflecting in his pale blue eyes. She knew he wanted to let go of everything, to follow her and Gil. But he was too scared of the change, of the consequences. He believed he needed to stay with his father, to impress him. Neither of them blinked and they kept their gaze on each other as she sang softly but confidently.
Don't you be afraid
Everything will change
You and I
Jumping off the edge
They say dreamers never die
Gil climbed down the roof, followed by Uma. Harry hesitated for a second but followed them as well. The three kids ran through the empty streets and alleys.
So, come and fly
Come and fly
Come and fly away with me
They arrived at the foot of a mountain on the other side of the isle. With a newfound determination, Harry started climbing first. He turned from time to time to help Uma and Gil behind him.
We're rising, we're falling
We'll make it through
We're climbing, we're soaring
A thousand views
The kids reached a ledge, about twenty feet under the top of the mountain. It was more than large enough for the three of them to move around comfortably.
Come and fly away
Come and come and fly away
Come and fly, come and fly away with me
They stared down at the waves crashing onto the rocks below them. The first sun rays were starting to appear in the dark skies, tinting them a light shade of pink-orange. On the other side of the street, the villainous residents of the isle were starting their days without suspecting for a second what was about to happen to three young children.
Come and fly away
Come and, come and fly away
Come and fly away with me
Standing as close to the edge as they could without falling, they grabbed each others hands. They wouldn't suffer abuse of their parents any longer.
"Ready." was all Harry said and all he needed to say. After a quick nod as confirmation from the two others, he took the lead. And changed all of their lives forever.
Something's gonna bring a change
Journeys we are meant to take
Something at the edge of space
Calling us to fly away
Alternative ending:
Harry closed his eyes. Uma did the same and Gil too. They could feel their bodies falling, picking up in speed as they approched the water.
Right before they hit it tough, something slowed the trio's fall all the way into a stop. They opened their eyes and looked at each other, question marks spar
Beautiful and pure, white wings had grown out of each of their backs. The bird-like feathery wings allowed the kids to fly up towards the sky.
After getting over the shock and surprise, Uma got a quick hang of them. With a laugh, the little girl pulled her boys up with her. They all flew higher and higher, laughing and playing in the blue skies. They flipped and turned, putting more and more distance between them and their parents, happy at last.
Uma, Harry and Gil flew up, higher and higher. They were truly flying away together towards the paradise made for the angels.
Don't you be afraid
Everything will change
You and I
Jumping off the edge
They say dreamers never die
A/N: Thank you so much for reading! It's my first time trying a song fic and I hope you all enjoyed it. Reviews are always helpful and appreciated.
Xx Sasha xX