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Chapter 29

When they reached the main deck Uma called Harry over. He dragged Carlos along and Camilla followed behind them.

"Who gets to go over first Capt'n?" Harry asked when they reached Uma and Ben. Harry shoved Carlos over to Camilla who took hold of his tied hands, Harry then slashed Ben off the main mast with his hook and grabbed him by the collar.

"Well, killing a king is more of a main event." She said turning her gaze to Carlos, "Good thing we have an opening act." she smirked and Carlos began to look nervous.

"Hey guys!" Gil called from the crows nest, "They're here!" he shouted with glee and they turned to see a purple head approaching the ship. Uma turned to Harry.

"But on the other hand. . ." she trailed off nodding at Ben and Harry nodded in understanding.

"Welcome!" He cried with a smile as he pushed Ben toward the plank.

"Finally!" Uma called doing little jumps of joy. Camilla snapped her fingers and Starkey came over and took Carlos and held him back so he wouldn't run. Camilla joined Uma by the dock, standing on her Captain's left while Gil jumped down by her right. All her anger toward Mal returned the instant she caught sight of her and she rested her hand on the hilt of her sword ready for a fight.

"Let's get this party started. I swear I'm cold hearted. There's no negotiation, I'm not here for debatin'. You need some motivation? Just look at Ben's face then ask yourself how long you think I'll remain patient. I'll throw him overboard and let him swim with killer sharks. You either hand over the wand or he'll be ripped apart." Uma threatened.

"Let's all just be smart, although for you that must be hard. You'll get your wand, no one has to come to any harm. Don't try to intimidate. Your bark is much worse than your bite. Who's the baddest of them all? I guess we're finding out tonight!" Mal yelled back.

"Let's go. Bring it on. Better give us what we want. It's the wand for the crown, if you don't it's going down." The pirates chanted.

"Let's go, make your move. Peace or war? It's up to you. Give 'em up and do it now. If you don't it's going down." The VK's replied and Camilla noticed Lonnie among them.

"We want the wand, or else the king is gone. You're time is running out you should really watch your mouth."

"Let's go pound for pound. We're prepared to stand our ground. Put your swords up, put 'em up, it's going down."

The crew started banging their swords on the deck as they chanted yo-ho's along with, "Make the trade or walk the plank." The VK's swarmed Mal as Gil bowed making way for his captain. Then the dragon witch turned back to Uma who had walked onto the bridge with Camilla behind her.

"Okay look this is not a conversation. It's a do or die situation. If you don't give me back the king, I'll have no hesitation. I'll serve you right here and I don't need a reservation. That way your whole 'pirate crew' can have a demonstration. Release him now and we can go our separate ways. Unless you wanna deal with me and the VK's?"

As Mal had been speaking Harry had made his way over smiling with evil glee. Uma leaned on the rail, her elbows resting on the wood as Camilla laughed between the captain and the first mate, "So that's your big speech huh? An empty ultimatum?" she said as she ran her finger along Harry's chin.

"All it takes is one swing and I'll humiliate him." Harry said advancing on Mal, Jay instantly went into protective big brother mode and also moved closer to Mal ready to have her back. It hurt Camilla because she remembered a time when he would do the same for her. "Matter of fact, make one wrong move and I'll debilitate him. And if he even starts to slip I'll eliminate him! All it takes is one wrong look and I'll –"

"Harry! We get it." Uma interrupted pulling Harry back by his hook, "Chill." Harry blew a kiss at the VK's before turning and wrapping his arm around Camilla and led her back to the deck of the ship before kissing her hand and heading back to the plank.

"Let's go. Bring it on. Better give us what we want. It's the wand for the crown, if you don't it's going down." The pirates chanted again as Harry made his way back to Ben at the plank.

"Let's go, make your move. Peace or war? It's up to you. Give 'em up and do it now. If you don't it's going down."

"We want the wand, or else the king is gone. You're time is running out you should really watch your mouth."

"Let's go pound for pound. We're prepared to stand our ground. Put your swords up, put 'em up, it's going down." Evie handed Mal the wand and she marched toward Uma but before anything else could happen Ben called from the plank.

"Hey! We don't have to choose. We don't have to light the fuse. Mal, whatever you do it's gonna be a lose-lose. There's gotta be a better way. Uma, I promise I'll give you your chance you'll have your say."

"Silly king, you give me? You're gonna give me a chance? Well not a chance!"

The yo-ho-ing picked up again and even Gil had joined in on the "Make the trade or walk the plank." chant.

Mal stepped up to Uma with the wand, "Hold up." The Captain stopped her, "Too easy. Why don't you give it a test drive? We wanna see it work." Uma said with a smile.

"You always were quite the drama queen." Mal sneered.

"Oh and nothing too big or else Ben is fish bait." Uma threatened.

"Fine." Mal agreed, "But first we get Carlos." She demanded, "The deal was Ben for the wand, Carlos has nothing to do with it. Hand him over." She nodded toward her friend.

"Well that's up to Camilla." Uma shrugged not seeming to care too much about her extra captive. Both girls turned to her and Camilla took one more look at her baby brother.

"Sure, take him." she shrugged also seeming bored, "We'll just lock him up again when we take over Auradon anyway." She said with an evil smirk and the crew laughed evilly at her remark as Uma smiled. Camilla took Carlos from Starkey and pushed him over to the bridge. He quickly made his way past Uma and Mal until he got to Evie who began to untie his hands and whisper in his ear. He didn't seem to be paying attention though as he still stared at his sister. The evil smirk on her face didn't reach her eyes, she wanted him to go he realized, she wanted him free, she still cared.

"Well get on with it." Uma said impatiently gesturing to the wand in Mal's hand. She took a deep breath and looked around, her gaze finally settling on a dog – Dude.

"Although it seems absurd. Turn your bark into a word." She said and flicked the wand. Dude did nothing so Mal commanded, "Talk dog."

"Does this vest make me look fat?" he asked and the crew laughed, "Does anyone have some bacon? Cookies?" Uma turned from the talking dog to Camilla who's eyes were wide with astonishment.

"The mongrel definitely didn't talk before." She said and that was enough for Uma, though Camilla was still suspicious. The last time a De Vil woman had underestimated a puppy her mother had ended up in the pokey.

"Give me the wand!"

"Give me Ben!" Mal shouted back at Uma and there was a tense pause before Uma smiled.

"Harry, bring him over." Like a good first mate Harry pulled Ben off the plank and Gil rushed over to them.

"Oh before you go tell your mom that Gaston says hi. And tell your dad that my dad wishes he'd finished off your dad when he had the chance." Gil relayed the message, obviously trying very hard to make sure he got it right. Though he'd barely finished the message before Harry pushed the king to his knees beside Uma. The sea witch held out her hand for the wand the same time Mal held out her hand for Ben.

"Cut him loose Harry." Uma ordered. Harry paused before obliging with a deep sigh.

"I never get to have any fun." He complained as he cut through Ben's restraints. Beastie boy grabbed Mal's hand and she passed the wand to Uma.

"Yes!" Gil cheered turning to Camilla who was also smiling. He grabbed her and spun her around in joy. Ben looked worried as Mal pushed him back.

"Ben go." Camilla heard Mal say through the cheering of the crew as Uma joined them on deck with the wand. Harry made his way to her and took her hand with a smile on his face.

"Okay, okay. By the power of the sea, tear it down and set us free!" Uma shouted pointing the wand at the sky. But nothing happened and they immediately knew they'd been tricked – except for Gil who had a puzzled expression on his face.

"No!" Uma shouted breaking the wand in two, "You do not get to win every time!"