SafirMysticHime: For the first part of your review: you will see in this chapter. As for Carlos and Gil, hmmm, possibly for D3. And Harry getting revenge, also could be in the next part of the story, first they have to get off the Isle though, we'll see where D3 takes us for that. . .
Avery: As for Camilla not noticing Carlos and Jane I figured that with what Auradon was broadcasting she would have only seen them standing next to each other, then Jane runs ahead to tell Lumiere to unveil the gift from Ben so I don't think Camilla would have noticed. Maybe something for D3 though. . . As for the sibling rivalry, yeah I totally had wanted to include that in this story but then the characters just kind of took it in a different direction. Now that I've read all the books I might do a story of all one shots of where I would have slid Camilla into the trilogy and that will have sibling rivalry for sure! And maybe some Harry/Camilla rivalry as well, after all, the first book would be before they go to Auradon (evil laugh).
Guest: Sorry, can't have that Carlos and Uma moment, I have other plans for D3. . . (smirks evilly)
Titanfire999: you can uncross your fingers, your wish is granted.
Gossamermouse101: that was one of my favorite Carlos scenes in D2, I agree with dude, 'Girl talk? Nailed it!'
Ladybrittania7: so glad you like it, I've seen a lot of Harry/Evie work (and have fallen in love with it myself) but I'm also happy that people liked him paired with my OC.
AN: Part of me wanted to wait longer to post but in the end decided to just go ahead and do it. Though I must say I've never been so sad to end a story and that's thank to all of you!
Chapter 33
They watched with disbelief as the king of Auradon kissed Uma's hand before turning to Mal.
"I'm sorry, it all happened so fast." Ben explained to a heartbroken Mal, "Something happened to me while I was on the Isle with Uma – a connection."
"What are you saying?" Mal asked doing her best to keep her voice level.
"I'm saying –"
"It was love." Uma gushed like a dewy eyed schoolgirl. "It was. I just, I realized how alike Ben and I are, y'know?"
"We are." Ben agreed, "You're so beautiful."
"Ben." Mal chimed in, "Ben, did you go back for her?"
"He didn't have to." Uma explained, "I dove through the barrier before it closed, and I'm an excellent swimmer."
"You are."
"Thank you." Uma smiled at beastie boy. Camilla was impressed, after all the key to the best lies was keeping a shred of truth in them. "Listen, Mal." Uma said taking her hand which seemed to shock Mal, "I just really want to thank you, I do. For everything. Thank you so much." She said hugging her and Camilla could see Mal was starting to fall apart, it brought a smile to her face.
"Don't you see Mal?" Ben explained, "You were right. You knew that we weren't meant to be together, that's why you never told me that you loved me, thank you." He said before he and Uma took to the middle of the floor and began to dance. Then Mal and the other VK's rushed toward the stairs anxious to leave but before they could another announcement was made.
"And now for the unveiling of King Ben's masterpiece! Designed especially for his lady." Trumpets sounded as the cover was taken off a large stained glass window which showed Ben kneeling and holding Mal's hand. Ben looked up at the artwork as Uma's look turned sour.
"Cover that back up!" she shouted.
"I will not." The announcer said sternly.
Then she turned back to Ben trying to regain the calm princess like composure she'd had before, "Why don't you tell everyone the present you have for me Ben?"
"I have an announcement! Uma will be joining the court tonight as my lady." He said taking her hand.
"Son –"
"Not now Dad!" Ben yelled and everyone gasped at his rude behavior, "Hem -So as my gift –hem – to her. . I'm bringing down the barrier once and for all."
- - ROTTEN TO THE CORE - -
"Matey's. . . " Harry began, "We ride with the tide!" He cheered and the rest of the crew stood up and shouted with him. Harry stood and turned picking up Camilla and kissing her. She wrapped her legs around his waist as he settled her on his hip. He wrapped his right arm around her to keep her from falling and picked his hook up off the table with his left. He raised it high in the air and shouted, "To the Revenge!" then Camilla leapt off him and they all headed to the ship.
When they all got there the crew began to ready the ship for sailing as Gil, Harry and Camilla leaned over the starboard side and watched the yacht in the distance.
"What are we looking for?" Gil asked.
"Just keep a weathered eye on the horizon." Harry said and a moment later they saw a large eruption from the water beside the yacht. Harry pulled out his telescope and held it up to his eye. "It's Uma." He said shocked.
"How?" Camilla asked just as surprised.
"The necklace." Harry muttered under his breath as the ship started to rock gently, whatever Uma was doing was literally making waves. Then they heard the unmistakable roar of a dragon and saw something very large circle the yacht. More waves ensued and naturally, because it was the Isle bad instantly became worse. The waves grew larger as they slammed the side of the ship causing it to tilt and send the crew flailing to keep their balance. The wind picked up and soon the grey clouds that always hung over their heads began to pour, letting fat cold raindrops fall on their heads, in no time an entire storm had started.
"Hurricane a comin'!" one of the crew yelled from high in the crow's nest. Gil was first to leap into action.
"Steadfast!" he shouted as he ran across the deck, "Secure the riggin!" the crew listened to his orders, if Harry was now captain that made Gil first mate. "Heave!" the son of Gaston shouted, "Heave like your being paid for it!"
"Get below deck Camilla." Harry ordered as he made his way across the ship as well to help the crew.
"No." she refused.
"Camilla, I'm not askin ye."
"I will not be ordered around like some dog." She sneered keeping up with Harry at a fast pace. However, the quick movement caused a sharp tugging in her side and she grabbed at the bandaging trying to hide her discomfort. Maybe Gil had been right, magic did take time to heal a wound as bad as hers. Harry noticed her wince as he gathered rope to tie down whatever was capable of blowing away. "And if you think you can tell me what to do you have another thing –"
"I CAN'T LOSE YEH AGAIN!" he shouted dropping the rope and grabbing her shoulders giving her a rough shake. His words made her pause and her expression softened. "I can't, not again. I – I love ye Camilla."
There was a long pause while she took in his words then she replied, "I love you too."
He looked up at her pleadingly, "Please, go below deck where I know ye'll be safe." She nodded slowly and he let go of her. She turned and made her way quickly below deck and out of the worsening storm. Though below deck wasn't much better than above. There was already an inch of water that had gotten in and two members of the crew were doing their best to bail it out.
"Faster." One said terrified, "She's taking on more water!"
- - ROTTEN TO THE CORE - - ** drink = the sea
"Watch out!" someone shouted as another huge wave hit the ship tilting it once more and splashing water onto the decks. Harry – against his better judgment – climbed a mast to help the crew tie up the sails otherwise they risked the wind knocking them around in all directions. The wind had picked up and the rain fell harder in addition to the fierce waves. The rope in his hands was wet and slippery making it difficult to hold onto it.
"Say yer prayers lads!" someone called as the ship pitched to the side again and they hugged the mast doing their best not to fall into the drink.
"Hook!" he heard Gil call from below, "Get down here! The cannons are breaking loose!"
Harry quickly grabbed the nearest rope and slid his way down until his feet slammed onto the deck. As he approached Gil he made commands to the crew he passed.
"Trim that sail!"
"Steady on your course!"
"It's alright Gil." He said when he'd made it to his drenched friend, "We'll get'em tied off." He grabbed the rope and helped Gil make several knots to hold the cannon to the ship. Then a particularly strong wave washed over the side, Harry was able to stab his hook into the wood and hold himself steady but the rushing water swept Gil away and off the plank.
"Man overboard!" Starkey shouted from his place high in the rigging. "He's lost!" Harry refused to accept that, he grabbed a rope that was connected to the main mast and tied it around his waist.
"Pull the pin!" he shouted to Jukes.
"Aye sir!" and Jukes released the slack and Harry dove over the side. The waves tossed him around like he was made of nothing but paper, well he'd show the sea what the son of Captain Hook was made of! He squinted through the murky water until he saw a blurry figure that could only be Gil. He grabbed his matey and held tight so the raging sea wouldn't carry him off again. It looked like Gil had gotten too much sea water and had fallen unconscious from lack of air. Luckily the rope around Harry was pulled taught and he began to rise toward the surface. He took in a deep breath of air when his head broke the surface and he was lifted onto the deck. He and Gil rolled over onto the soaking ship, the tumble seemed to snap Gil out of it as he coughed up the water from his lungs. He'd lost his bandana and his long blonde hair stuck to his face and neck as he leaned on all fours catching his breath.
"Ah, lucky lad." Starkey said patting Gil on the back.
"Well done, Hook." Bonnie said squeezing the water out of her red bandana.
"Of course, ye'd all do the same for me." Harry said pulling his hook free of the wood where he'd stabbed it and he noticed the storm had let up. He looked out toward where the royal yacht had been and saw nothing but calm seas, the fight between Mal and Uma now over.
"Sure."
"Sure."
"Of course we would."
"Absolutely." His crew all replied at the same time. Lying dogs, he thought, but it was a pirate's life and he wouldn't have it any other way.
- - ROTTEN TO THE CORE - -
When everything seemed calmer Camilla rejoined the crew on deck. They were all huddled around Harry and Gil and part of her said not to even bother to ask what happened, what mattered was they were okay. Harry suggested she take Gil to his quarters so he could rest, one look at her friend and she agreed immediately. With each minute that passed the weather turned back into its normal Isle gloominess and Harry took the opportunity to look out of his telescope once more. He saw Uma emerge from the sea on the Isle side of the barrier and he walked across the deck to instruct the crew to prepare for the return of their true captain. He whistled as he walked across the Lost Revenge and only halted once and paused his whistling.
"What? Yeh didn't think this was the end of the story, did ye?" then he chuckled and continued on his way with an evil smile.
The End
(odd thing is in the word doc this was typed up in, the story - in total is 101 pages long. Could not believe the coincidence!)
(AN: once I saw Harry's deleted scene ending I had to include it!)
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