You know that moment when a review is like 'hey, you remember that story like ten chapters ago where this happened?' And you're just like a deer in headlights like 'umm... give me a minute' *searches through chapters*

People wanted: The one that Gil and Harry were forced to go to Auradon and Uma wasn't allowed.

*serches through chapters* um... Daylight?

If you can't tell, Desiree is my favorite minor character.

~Daybreak~

Uma woke to empty air.

"Go back to sleep, darlin'. It will be alright when you wake up again."

How was it alright? Nothing was alright.

Her boys were gone. She imagined reaching out to tangle her fingers in soft black hair, or smile at the heartbeat pounding in her best friend's chest.

But cold, empty air was the only thing that greeted her.

She slowly left her bed, trailing out on deck with just her loose teal nightgown. The crew watched their captain, feeling pity as they stared at their own scrolls, due in almost a week.

Uma tried not to break in front of her crew, her family. Desiree moved over and let Uma lean on her shoulders. "It's okay, Captain. If anyone has a problem with you shedding a few tears, well, our swords could have a nice conversation with their hearts."

Uma nodded slowly, as Bonny rubbed her shoulders. Tears tricked down her face as she closed her eyes. "I was just... they don't... why does Mal get all the power and leave me to rot?" Uma whispered. Gonzo and Jonas offered a small smile.

"You're better than her," Jonas assured. He gestured around to the crew. "You've brought us in. All the misfits and orphans. You've let the kids sleep here too. If that so-called king only would learn a thing or two."

Uma looked away. "I'm sorry for breaking down in front of you. It must really hurt."

Desiree turned and squeezed her hand. "We're not Harry and Gil, but we're family too. We'd gladly share a burden if it has you in its clutches."

"I miss them already," Uma muttered, already visioning her Harry with a crooked smile. She missed the salty taste on his lips. How he always seemed to play at the brink of insanity but managed to come skipping back unharmed.

She missed Gil. Gil was their sunshine. Though being more literal, he always found joy in everything. Uma missed his little ray of happiness.

Desiree smiled gently, nodding to the crew. "We'll always be here if you need us, Captain. Please don't try to be fine for our sake."

Uma smiled gently again. "Alright."

xxXXxx

Harry sighed miserably as he sat down on the bed. He watched in amusement as Gil bounced on it a bit before joining him.

"It's so soft..." Gil murmured, stroking the burnt orange sheets. He looked up at his best friend, his happy demeanor changing to a frown when he saw his crewmate wasn't happy.

Harry could see the self-loathing radiating off him. "I'm sorry, I should've said something. It's my job to protect you two and I can't even keep you together. It's my fault I'm so-" Harry shushed him immediately, trying to keep tears from springing in his own eyes.

It's not your fault, sunshine, it's Beastie-Boy's." Harry sat next to Gil, placing an arm around the younger boy.

"But I should've said something. You two love each other. I may have been more literal but I could figure out as much. I tried my best to not interfere and keep it safe, but now I've failed." Gil's eyes watered but he firmly wiped them away, his fists clenching. "I just fail everything."

Harry growled and pulled Gil closer. "Now listen here, Uma and I have spent almost all of our lives helping you see what's right and what's wrong. We have spent our lives trying to protect that ray of happiness you always possessed, and now you say you're a failure?! You've done everything but failed!"

Gil almost winced at how tight Harry had him, but was surprised Harry even had him this close. "I may love Uma romantically, but we both love you as much as we platonically could. You're our best friend and little brother. We wouldn't change it for the world." Harry's eyes closed. "But the world changed us."

The son of Gaston frowned again, he tried to move away. "I'm sorry Harry," he whispered. "I can't replace Uma. I'm not any good for you." He struggled out of Harry's grasp. What use was he if he wasn't Uma? He was just a friend. Harry and Uma were lovers. They were on a higher level than him.

That's the way it always was. Gil was on the ground, staring at Uma and Harry up on the rooftop. He only tread closer to catch them if they fell. That was it.

Harry turned and looked at Gil. "Don't branch away, Gil. We're gonna get her back, alright?"

"O-okay." Gil shifted as he glanced away.

A knock on the door broke the silence. Ben. "Hey, if you wouldn't mind, I'm inviting at the VKs to a picnic..."

"Sure!" Harry shouted, interrupting him. He turned back to Gil, who had wide eyes at the idea of having a picnic with the Kind of Auradon.

"We'll be fine," Harry assured, a smirk growing on his face.

xxXXxx

Gil shivered nervously next to Ben. The poor guy didn't understand how Gil thought Ben would strike him every time his hand reached out.

The Rotten Four did said nothing to the boys, which only made them more uncomfortable.

"So..." Ben started, making Gil immediately flinch. "I was wondering if you guys would like R.O.A.R or tourney? I can't play for R.O.A.R and we're down another person, so both of you can join."

Harry rested a hand on Gil, letting the blond relax a bit. "Of course," he faked a smile. "Sword fighting, right? Don't wanna brag, but I was kinda considered second-best on the Isle. I think that'd be wicked."

Ben smiled at his use of terms, but then gave a confused look. "Second-best?"

Gil coughed gently and avoided Ben's gaze. He stared at the picnic blanket, eyes watering. Harry closed his eyes.

"Oh..." Ben said slowly. He brushed Gil's hand gently, the blond flinching again, but looked at Ben, surprised nothing happened. Ben smiled at Gil slowly. "I just need some time for Mal and the kingdom to blow off some steam," he said softly. "Don't worry."

Gil wiped his eyes hurriedly, looking at Harry. "It's not me that's worrying," he whispered, fists clenching.

Ben looked over at Harry, who was gritting his teeth and trying to breath. Jay touched his shoulder hesitantly, and Harry opened his eyes. "Sorry," he apologized to everyone.

Mal shared a glance with Ben. Ben cleared his throat. "I wanted this to be more of a relaxed announcement than a formal meeting, but with some advice from Mal," he shot a nervous glance to the purplette, who nodded, "we've decided to bring Uma over."

Gil's head shot up and Harry stared. "W-what?" The

former stuttered, losing his cool, relaxed personality.

The blond boy smiled as he nervously hugged Ben, who returned it. "Don't be afraid of me, Gil," he whispered. Gil nodded as his happy spark relit. Harry smiled and gave Gil a noogie, who immediately complained.

The Cour Four shared a laugh as the two boys started roughhousing, overjoyed at the mention of their captain coming.

Gil smiled to Harry, who returned it wholeheartedly.

His Uma was coming.

His sea goddess.

Fin

Daylight is legit playing on the radio now :)

Why people always want happy endings for everything, I don't know. I personally prefer sad stories with sad endings. But that's just me.

And yeah, I had to go back through the chapters for that. I have 38 chapters on this story, a 7 chapter story on another fandom I'm working on, and when I finish this story I have to get back to Sunshine Boy. So three stories I'm working on. AND I HAVE TERRIBLE MEMORY. So I hope this was the sequel wanted. Byee!

~Evil