Rayna POV- They made good timing getting to the castle but Rayna was still twitchy with agitation. Something was wrong with Ben and she hadn't been there to protect him.
"Ben!" Mal called out when they entered the castle.
All around guards were asleep. Maximus however was one of the ones turned to stone. Beast and Belle were also stone.
"It's like Audrey's curse knew to turn the more powerful people to stone instead of making them sleep" Rayna commented.
"This way!" Dude said leading them down a hallway.
"Ben could be asleep anywhere" Mal said clearly frustrated.
"Or turned to stone" Celia added.
"Okay" Evie said softly as she covered Celia's mouth with her hand.
Rayna knew Ben was most likely turned to stone, just like his parents, but she really hoped she was wrong and just thinking the worst case scenario.
"Ben!" Mal called out again.
"I got a scent, very pungent cologne. Easy to track. Follow me people" Dude commanded their attention.
"That's great Dude" Carlos praised.
"FYI I give great cuddles too" Dude added.
"Really? I never had a pet growing up. Well except for the elk head in Dad's man cave but that wasn't…" Gil rambled.
"Hold up. What's this?" Uma asked running her hands over claw marks on the wall.
Rayna's heart rate increased as dread set in her stomach.
"Uh any chance this was already there?" Carlos asked.
"And follow me" Dude said once more.
"Ben!" Mal kept calling out.
Rayna stared at the claw marks a few more moments.
"You know where those came from don't you?" Carlos asked having hung back with her.
"I have a hunch" Rayna said softly.
When she didn't elaborate, her and Carlos caught up to the others.
"It'll be okay" Carlos tried to reassure her.
Rayna just gave him a soft smile.
"So you can track, cuddle and talk. Hey do you think his puppies would be able to talk too?" Gil asked Carlos when they walked into the armory.
"All right man. He's taken. You want a dog adopt a rescue" Carlos suggested smiling.
"I bet you lost some sleep thinking about me on the loose?" Uma said to Mal.
"No. Dragon's don't really lose sleep. I wonder what fried octopus tastes like" Mal replied.
Rayna rolled her eyes at the two bickering. Truth was Mal was worried about Uma on the loose but Rayna wasn't. To get to Ben or anyone else Uma would have had to come on land to do it. Rayna dominated the land but Uma had stayed in the sea where she ruled.
Too bad Uma was against them. If she were on their side Auradon would be the safest place, protected by air, land and sea.
"I believe we're being challenged" Hook said breaking up Rayna's security day dream.
Uma held up her hand ignoring Hook to argue more with Mal.
"Let's split up and look for Audrey" Uma said.
"That makes no sense. Unless you give me my Ember she's going to spell you!" Mal said holding out her hand for the Ember.
"Girls! We have a situation here" Hook yelled getting everyone's attention.
"Do you like a prince Mal? How about a knight in shining armor? Or knights?" Audrey's voice came through the knight in front of them as it began to move.
Soon all the knights in the room drew their swords on them.
Watch your back, watch your back
Watch your back, watch your back
We can counter their attack
Hit 'em 'til the armor cracks
Two knights blocked the exit and Uma stood up to announce she had a plan of attack.
This could get a little sticky
How to win this battle could be tricky
But I know the best way
Fall back let me lead, you hold the line
And we'll bring them to their knees
Swords in the air if you're with me
They got us outnumbered one to fifty
Carlos, Jay, and Evie all grabbed swords off the wall. Rayna grabbed her's from Hook out of a steel case.
But victory is ours
'Cause I got a strategy, you take the left
And the rest of you can follow me (uh-uh)
This is my crew
Well this is my squad
This is my turf
Mal and Uma fought over who should lead but Evie broke it up.
Oh my gosh, look guys
We've got bigger fish to fry
Put your differences aside
'Cause right now we're on the same side
Until the night falls, everyone
We'll stay together 'til the battle is done
Watch your back, watch your back
Watch your back, watch your back
The knights attacked and the clash of swords rang out as the group all managed to block the blows.
We can counter their attack
Hit 'em 'til the armor cracks
Until the night falls, we're aligned
It doesn't mean that we're on the same side
Watch your back, watch your back
Watch your back, watch your back
Hit 'em hard and hit 'em fast
They're too heavy to react
This situation's getting kinda heavy
Hold your weapons tight keep 'em steady
'Cause if we stick together we can make it out alive
I'll cause a distraction, you attack them from the side
All my soldiers stand at the ready
We can cut 'em up like confetti
We'll hit 'em from the front, you counter from behind
Don't forget the fate of Auradon's on the line
This is all out war, they got us outnumbered
The way the swords clash is the sound of the thunder
The boys circled around back to back looking for a chance to attack. Rayna parried every blow that came her way some even two at a time. All the while she was able to keep an eye on the future Queen and Carlos.
And we are not going under, we will never run for cover
We battle for the victory and ride for each other
Until the night falls everyone
We'll stay together 'til the battle is done
The doors in front of Jay and Carlos burst open and more knights joined the fight with shields and war hammers.
Back to back, back to back
Back to back, back to back
We can counter their attack
Hit 'em 'til the armor cracks
Carlos lost his sword but Celia slid him a shield that he used to counter an attack then used to slide on a crossed the floors ducking under the knights swords to grab his sword and rejoin the fight.
Until the night falls, we're aligned
It doesn't mean that we're on the same side
Back to back, back to back
Back to back, back to back
Hit 'em hard and hit 'em fast
They're too heavy to react
Suit of armor strong and true
Make this metal bust a move!
Mal cast a spell on the knights making them follow what the others did so everyone started dancing wildly as the armor was too heavy to keep up.
Until the night falls, you can trust
I'm gonna help you win this battle because
I got your back, got your back
Got your back, got your back
All for one and that's a fact
Night fall pitch black
The knights were unable to handle the strain on their armor and they all collapsed.
Carlos POV- Caught up in the victory Jay chest bumped Hook and Carlos chest bumped Gil. Then realizing what they'd done everyone got quiet and then split off into their original groups.
Carlos then noticed Rayna's sword and apparently so did Hook.
"Love seeing you handle my weapon Jewel" Hook grinned.
Carlos went to hit him in the face but Rayna stopped him.
"It was a gift Carlos please. You know I rarely get them unless it's from you or Ben. Plus it's a weapon" Rayna said looking at him.
"It's a reminder you almost died" Carlos said angry.
"Oh yeah. Sorry about stabbing you" Gil said.
Rayna never took her eyes off Carlos. Finally he gave in with a sigh.
"If I get you a sword as a gift will you hang that one up?" he asked.
"Yes. Because one from you would be more important than any weapon I could ever own" Rayna smiled.
"Guys come on. This was so great. We were a team. We worked together. Com on" Evie begged ignoring the small drama to focus on the fact the groups were separate again on opposite sides.
"You know what we should try? An icebreaker" Evie grinned.
Jay sighed and Carlos put his head in his hand looking down. He was also pretty sure he saw Rayna roll her eyes too.
"You say something you really like about the other person okay? I'll start…Harry. Great accent. Now you go" Evie continued.
"Is she always this perky?" Uma asked.
"Oh it wasn't really your turn but thank you" Evie smiled.
Mal stepped forward taking Evie's hands. Carlos picked then to ignore them and took Rayna's hands instead.
"Rayna. Beautiful eyes" he said softly.
"You don't need an icebreaker with me" she smiled clearly fighting a blush.
He just smiled and stared at her.
"Carlos. Amazing hair" she said finally reaching up to move some out of his eyes.
"All right where does this cheerleader bunk down?" Uma finally asked.
"Even if she's not there we might find some sort of clue."
"Actually she's still in the dorms" Evie said.
"You're right! Because of Summer School" Mal added.
"What?! Summer School! Summer School! No wonder she wants revenge!" Hook laughed loudly.
"Okay I need you guys to go find Ben. We will meet back at Evie's place in two hours okay?" Mal told Jay, Carlos and Rayna.
"Sounds like we're going with my plan. I'm just saying" Uma said.
"It was kind of the obvious plan" Mal replied in a condescending tone.
"Uma said it first!" Gil pointed out.
"Right? So my plan. Right?" Uma agreed.
"Whatever" Mal said before walking out.