~Halie~

The next morning- after finally locating Gil- the five of us joined the guards in the car, heading back to the Isle. Celia stared out the back window the entire time, her eyes saddening the whole time. I wrapped an arm around her shoulder, giving her a hug.
"Don't worry Celia. I'm sure Mal will do something to allow you back over."
"Not if I can't see dad again…"
"I know, sweetheart…"
Uma reached over too, patting Celia's leg before moving her hand to mine. I smiled, interlocking my fingers with hers.

Outside, the bridge appeared in its glowing gold splendor, allowing passage back to the Isle… to home. I sighed, moving back to sit forward as the car crossed through the barrier and my hair instantly went out.
"Awe- I was beginning to like the fiery style." Uma smirked, ruffling my loose hair. I smirked, swatting her hand away as the car came to a stop. We all got out, but stopped as the guards got out as well.
"Stay here. Please. I'll bring my dad to the car."
It was like the guards were waiting for me to say that, cause they all nodded and got back in the van, slamming the doors shut and locking the doors.
"Comfortin'…" Harry mumbled, him and Gil following after Uma and I to drop Celia off. Said girl led the way, just like a few hours ago, back to her dad's place. We didn't enter, letting her move inside and explain what happened to her dad.
"Are you guys going back to the boat?" Uma shook her head, Harry mimicking the movement.
"I'm following you. You're not gonna be alone anymore." I smiled, knocking my fist lightly into her shoulder.
"Alright then, let's get this over with…"

"Dad?"
I called out, finally reaching the stairs. Sure enough, he was there on his couch. He stood the second he saw me, ignoring the pirate crew trailing behind, and moved to meet me on the stairs.
"Hey nugget… you okay?"
"Yeah dad, I'm fine… Listen- there's something I have to ask you on Mal's behalf."
Dad pulled away a little, confusion flashing in his eyes, before those familiar blues moved up over my head to see the others.
"And they're here because…"
"Just to tag along. A lot has happened…"
Dad nodded, smirking before motioning for me to continue. I took a deep breath, knowing this wouldn't start well.
"Mal and I would like you to come to Auradon to bring a soul back from the River Styx."
"No."
"Dad please-"
"No way. Even over here we heard the stories. Just a lapse of judgment and they all say 'no issue'."
"Dad, please!"
My tight voice drew dad from his rant and his gaze back to my face. I took his silence as a means to continue.

"I know this isn't something you want to do. Hell- I honestly don't want you to. But this isn't me asking. Mal wants to do the right thing. Audrey was controlled by Maleficent's scepter and doesn't deserve to die for making a mistake. And don't even say anything about mistakes-"
I cut dad off as his eyes grew angry.
"Auradon is backwards, I know. And they still don't get it. But let's use this as a way to show them that they made the mistake- sending all of us here. Show
them that you're better!"

~Uma~

Halie panted, her words echoing through the air. Hades frowned, but his eyes traveled over his daughter, contemplating all she said. But the atmosphere changed when his eyes moved to Harry, Gil and I.
"You agree with all this, pirate?"
"Dad-"
"No, it's okay Halie. Yeah- Auradon's all screwed up, but we can show them we're more than what they think."
Hades nodded slowly, moving his gaze back to Halie. Said girl reached back, her hand stirring about for mine. I caught it, intertwining our fingers. We all waited in silence as Hades considered our words and the possibilities leading from all this.

It seemed like forever before Hades grumbled. Halie visibly relaxed, a smile stretching on her face.
"Thanks daddy."
"Yeah yeah, don't get mushy in front of your girl."
"Dad!"
"Let's just get this over with. And you're coming with me, kid."
"Fiiiiiine…"
Halie groaned but the smile never left her face.

~Halie~

I led dad back to the entrance to the isle, Uma and the boys following close. The van was running and waiting, the guards getting out at our appearance. But dad and I froze as one guard stepped out with shackles.
"No way! He's coming, thanks to me! He doesn't need those!"
"King Beasts' orders."
"Then we're not going anywhere!"
I stood my ground, arms crossed. The guards frowned, seeing my resolve.
"We are coming at King Ben's request and my father is doing this for Queen Aurora and her family at my own request. Either we go through this not treated as prisoners, or we don't do this at all and princess Audrey dies."
The silence grew tense, the two groups standing our ground. Finally, the guard with the shackles relented, seeing no end to my stance.
"Thank you. Now we can proceed like normal human beings." I sighed, uncrossing my arms and turning to Uma, Harry and Gil.
"I'll be back with my dad once its all over. I promise."
Uma nodded, stepping forward and wrapping her arms around me in a tight hug.
"Just make sure you come back. I need my co-captain to lead this place."
I smiled, wrapping my own arms around her and squeezing tight. And I took a leap of faith, planting a chaste kiss on Uma's cheek.
"I'll come running back to your arms, don't worry."
We reluctantly parted, my gaze changing to find Harry and Gil.
"Stay outta trouble till I get back, you hear?"
"Will do, cap'!"
"Say hi to Jay for me!"
I nodded, turning back to dad.
"You ready, dad?"
"Guess so, nugget."