So after being done with evil and villainy I decided to leave the house. If I'm to make my life a little bit better than I'm gonna have to move out and go far away from Harry. Well I moved into Mal's lair. Not sure if he knows I live there now but it kept him away for a very long time. But I still have my old job back working at Uma's shop. But at least I don't have to cook and clean for Harry anymore.
I came back from a very long day of work. When I jumped on the bed I looked to the side and saw the music box. I brought the music box with me along with the broken ballet shoes, and the ripped up white dance dress. Even though it's broken and won't ever work I like to keep it with me. It's one of the only things reminding me about Dizzy. Even though Dizzy and Sophie have already forgiven me I still chose to detach myself away from them. I'm the reason that Dizzy got hurt. I'm the reason why both of their lives were at stake. I tried so hard to go back to how it used to be but every time I try to help everyone just runs away from me. I try to reason with them that I'm not evil anymore. That I'm back to my old ways but it's no use they all fear me. I've been going on with the rest of my life like this. Even though like 5 months since the coronation passed I'm still feared by everyone.
What have I done? Sophie was right. I should've just chosen to do what I want instead of worrying over what Uma and Harry wants out of me. I'm no better than how I was before. Sometimes at night before I go to bed I cut myself and create my own scars to remind me that the pain of the past still haunts me and to never go back to a life that almost killed my friends and me. It was one mistake. I made one mistake and it was over for myself. I even put up my pirate outfit in front of me where I can always see it to help me remind me more of when I was evil.
But there is some good news in my life. Well not in my life but hearing good news makes me happy. Mal and Ben are dating and they're taking a tour of the entire Auradon kingdom and soon enough she'll be crowned a lady of the court as the days of Cotillion are starting to wind down. I even started counting down days to Cotillion. I've found myself an old tv that still miraculously works in Facilier's shop. That's how I'm keeping track of the news and it's nice to see Mal again even if it's on the tv. Everywhere flyers of Ben and Mal and Cotillion are being posted up on the Isle. I grabbed some before Uma and her gang vandalized them. They're the only pictures I have of Mal and my hopes and dreams.
I know it won't ever happen and I know I'll be stuck here in the Isle forever but I like to have some things that will remind me of my past. Of when I was happy and full of joy. When I had dreams and would do anything to achieve them. "Oh Mal. I wish you were back. Things are starting to look really dark and dreary in my life right now." I said as i was preparing for another tiring day of work.
It was another day of serving rude guests their orders and a lot of sweeping, scrubbing, and dish washing. I'm back to being Cinderella. Harry came in being all dramatic as usual and pushed me away as he sat with his crew. I just nodded to myself and continued sweeping. He turned the tv on and guess what it reveals today's news. It reveals Mal and Ben being bombarded with questions by the paparazzi. I smiled at the screen as I saw Mal and Ben together. I just thought they look so cute together. Then the moment was ruined when Uma threw some food at the screen. "Well that was disrespectful." I mumbled to myself. I know Uma is the queen but Uma won't ever be like Mal. Uma's nothing like Mal. At least with Mal you can have fun and let loose and not worry about having your money stolen just make sure keep your trinkets close to you because Jay had a stealing problem but it's not his fault it's his dad that taught him all that stuff.
"Poser."
"Traitor." Uma got all of her crewmates to throw food at the screen and say rude comments about Mal. Everyone but Gil joined in. Gil being himself is totally out of it like always not entirely sure why Uma is letting him stay with the crew but she is the captain and the queen so whatever she says goes. "Oh I would love to wipe the smiles off their faces. You know what I mean?" said Harry as he flicked some food off the screen.
"Gil! You want to quit choking down yolks and get with the program?" Gil was too busy eating. I say he is a complete airhead like the rest of Gaston's children. "Yeah what they said." Even though I've detached myself from Uma and Harry it's still fun to listen in on their conversations. I come to work at this filthy place every day so it's hard not to listen in when Uma basically says her conversations of how she hates Mal every single day
"That little traitor. Who left us in the dirt!"
"Who turned her back on evil."
"Who said you weren't big or bad enough to be in her gang." The room got so quiet when Gil mentioned that. I can see he's trying to help out but he needs to know when to keep his mouth shut because he's going to be on the road for pain. I stopped sweeping for a bit and just started listening distracted by the conversation. "Back when we were kids. C'mon you remember she called her shrimpy and the name just kind of…" Uma held Harry back from attacking the poor kid. Gil got this scared look in his eyes as he was waiting to say the last word. "Stuck."
Uma let out a growl and turned back to face Harry. "That snooty little witch. Who grabbed everything she wanted and left me nothing." Gil opened his big mouth again and this time his comment left me giggling. "No she left you that sandbox and said you could have the shrimp…"
Uma banged her fist on the table and turned to Gil. " I need you to stop talking." she said as she plastered a fake smile. I giggled a little and Uma turned to face me and my body went ice cold. "What are you laughing at?" she said as she made her way towards me. "N-n-nothing Ma'am." I'm in for it now. "Were you just laughing at me?" she said as she motioned Harry to follow her. I just hope I don't get another scar. I already have two permanent scars on my face I'm not ready for a third.
"No I wasn't. Honest." I'm only lying to get out of this but Uma's not gonna let this slide. "You know it's a good thing I haven't gained your loyalty towards me because I wouldn't be able to do this. Harry do your thing." And what I expected came. Harry swiped his hook and made a third scar a little on the edge of my right cheek next to the scar he made earlier when he caught me for dancing. I should be getting used to pain right now. But I guess my arms are the only thing that's gotten used to pain since I basically scarred my arms.
"I just love seeing your blood on my hook. It just satisfies me to see you suffer." said Harry as he leaned over and said it in my ear. "Now get back to work or I feed you to the sharks!" I ran away grabbing my broom and running over to the kitchen area. "Yes Ma'am." Once I got into the kitchen area I went into the farthest corner away from the window. I could hear Uma and Harry talking about how weak and stupid I am. Great just when I hoped not to get a scar I get a scar. That makes three permanent scars on my face.
I scooted closer to the window to keep on hearing their conversation. "Look we got her turf now they can stay in Boreadon." said Harry. "Harry that's her turf now! And I want it too. We should not be getting her leftovers. Son of Hook, son of Gaston, and me most importantly daughter of Ursula! What's my name?" Oh no she's at it again. She always sings her silly little theme song. At least with Mal's it's more enjoyable and everyone can dance and sing to it but with Uma's it's… It's just only for her crew and followers of Uma if there were any besides Harry and the pirate crew.
I decided to wash the dishes now while trying to drown out Uma's silly song. I was just wondering when this will be over and I feel pretty ashamed to know that once I participated in that song. It just makes me cringe whenever I think to that moment. It just disgusts me. All Uma talks about is how she wants to take over Auradon and maybe possibly the world. I mean ever since she got her mother's necklace back from a very perilous journey she's been bragging non-stop. She thinks that once she gets off the Isle then the necklace will give her powers and strong magic. I think not I mean Ursula's necklace worked a long time ago and it was in the past I highly doubt it would work now.
I looked in the reflection in the soapy tray and just saw myself. Blood and a teardrop fell to the sink. I was about to sulk until I noticed the song was finally over and I came out into the window to see my favorite part. When Uma gets caught. Ursula's tentacle came swiping down on Uma and her crew. I even saw Harry cowering in fear. I giggled to myself as this would be one of the rare times to see Harry get scared. "Shut your clams!"
"Mom!"
"These dishes ain't gonna wash themselves!" With that cue I resumed dishwashing. "It's fine. It's fine. Cuz when I get my chance to reign down the evil on Auradon I will take it. They're gonna forget that girl. And remember the name!"
"Shrimpy!" I covered my mouth shocked and ran to the window to see Gil get kicked out. It's funny to see Gil get kicked out by Harry but at the same time I kind of feel sorry for him. Like he's just used by Uma just because of his strength. It may also seem weird but I think I see good in Gil too like the way I see good in Mal. Like Gil has the energy of an innocent puppy. It's kind of not right for Uma and Harry to be treating him bad. But like with me I guess he's used to it.
After Uma and her crew left me to clean up after their huge song and dance feature I left to go back home. My one true home at the moment. And I was hoping for a regular day. Just a quiet day at Mal's lair but what will happen next will also be one of those life-changing moments. After cleaning up a bit I noticed Mal's paintings needed some more touch ups as the colors were starting to fade. I knew we were running out of spray paint so I went out to get more or in my case steal more. No one cares anyway they let me steal it anyway since everyone fears me now. But to get to the stand where I get the spray paint I have to pass by Dizzy's salon. I always take one look at it before I go. I always want to go back in there and see Dizzy. But I can't. I can't put her in danger like I did before. This is the way to protect her and I'll do everything I can to make sure she's safe even if it means removing myself from her life.
"Hi everyone." I said in a friendly tone. I always try hard to make my good impression. But like always they just scream and run. I hate Uma and Harry fro creating this evil image on me that will scar the people forever. I know I'm of Captain Hook's children but I'm nothing like my dad or any of my brothers and sisters. Just every time all I want is for people to see me for who I really and truly am. Not just for who my dad is. I got the box of spray paint and headed back to the lair. When I walked back I saw Dizzy sweeping out in the front entrance. "Haven!" I looked at her and started running. "No wait come back!" I just kept running bumping into people and apologizing on the way.
When I got to Mal's lair I ran in fast as I could and locked the gate. Dizzy spoke into the phone outside. "Haven please I want to talk to you. I understand you feel bad about what happened but that's ok. Friends make mistakes even best friends do. I just want you back. I miss you. Things haven't been normal since you left my life. But anyway I'll leave you alone if that's what you want." I felt bad for making Dizzy this miserable. I hid myself to the farthest of the room. I picked up the crate of spray paint and was ready to touch up the paintings. When I was walking to the paintings I heard the door being opened. That's odd no one but me, Mal, or any of her gang knows where her lair is. Or maybe Harry and uma found out where I moved out. I dropped the crate and picked up the closest weapon I could find which was a metal pipe lying around on the ground.
I snuck around for any intruders or for Harry and Uma and just waiting to attack. When I came to the front part of the lair I saw someone that I so desperately wanted to see
Mal
