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Sophia led Miles down the street to the pawn shop. Why was there a sick feeling in her stomach?
She opened the door and the bell above her head rang. "Grandpa?" She called. The shop looked empty.
Gold walked out of the backroom. "I didn't know you were home for the weekend, dearie." He did smile when he saw her.
Sophia would have gone to hug him if Miles hadn't grabbed her and pulled her behind him. The man in front of them was the Dark One. His mother had told him chilling tales of the demon. Miles never thought he would encounter him. All he knew at the present moment was he had to protect Sophia. He really wished he had a weapon. Maybe he could use his own magic, would that be enough?
"Miles, what are you doing?" Sophia was completely confused. Maybe this was the reason for the sick feeling.
"The Dark One must have your grandfather trapped here somewhere. Let him go!" That last statement was directed at Gold.
Grandfather and granddaughter shared embarrassed glances. Then Sophia rolled her eyes and stepped out in front of him.
"Miles, this is my grandfather." Sophia informed him. Miles stared at Gold. "The Dark One is my grandfather." His jaw dropped. "How do you know him?"
"Everyone knows about him. Stories reach Atlantis. Why didn't you tell me?" Miles asked.
"This is why." She motioned to being behind him and his obvious over reaction to the news. Miles nodded slightly then looked warily at Gold. "He's harmless." Sophia had to say that to put him at ease.
Ouch, Gold did not want to hear that. Especially around his granddaughter's… friend. He hadn't gone full Dark One in years, but for this, he could make an expectation.
"Grandpa, this is Miles Thatch, my…" She paused, she wasn't exactly sure what they were. "My classmate. Miles, this is my grandfather. We need information."
"On what, dearie?"
"Atlantis. My mother is the queen and it's her dream to raise it to the surface." Miles said. He could not believe he was giving away this information so easily to the Dark One. Maybe he wasn't like the stories said he was. Maybe being a grandfather changed him. No matter what, Sophia trusted him and that was enough for Miles.
Gold nodded and made an ancient book appear on the counter. He began to say things Miles already knew, but Sophia stared wide eyed. She was completely fascinated by the island and its wonders. Suddenly Sophia's eyes widened at Gold, as if something terrible dawned on her. "Grandpa, please tell me you aren't the reason it sank." That would be a terrible first impression of her family.
"No, dearie. That was before my time." Yes, there was time before this Dark One. And the sinking of the island had nothing to even do with any Dark One.
She breathed a sigh of relief. "Oh, thank the gods. So how do we raise it?"
"I suggest levitating rods that are charged by a magical connection, magic both here and on the island." Gold told them.
"We can't just poof it here?" Not that Sophia was searching for an easy way out. She thought a spell would be enough.
"No, one can't move an entire island with a single spell. No magic is that powerful. If anyone can make these rods, it's your grandmother."
Yes, Grandma Belle was brilliant. "I'll stop by the house tomorrow? We have a family dinner at home." Sophia said, kissing his cheek before heading for the door.
Family dinner and he wasn't invited? Well, he didn't feel left out, having an ancient sorceress at the table was quite enough this early in the game. Gold did carefully watch Miles as he and his granddaughter left the shop. He would have to give his son a call later that night.
Once they were at a safe distance from the shop, Miles felt comfortable enough to ask his burning question. "So your grandfather is the Dark One. Who else is in your family?"
"My godfather is a pirate. Captain Hook actually. Mom just says that fate has a sense of humor when it comes to our family."
Miles stopped in him tracks. "That's one way to put it."
And that was clearly the deal breaker. She was going to help him then be nothing more than friends. "You're going to run, aren't you? Really, I wouldn't blame you. My family members have very questionable pasts…"
Miles hugged her and she melted into his arms. This was new and not uncomfortable. She swore his lips lightly touched her hair.
"I'm not going anywhere."
Could have been worse. "You're not the reason it sank right?"
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