Jay's POV

I barely slept that night as I though about what happened. Her words echoed in my mind. "Debt repaid." Did she only do this to repay the debt I teased her of having when I let her keep the necklace? Or does she think a debt is worthy of her life?

I couldn't sleep. Not as long as I was worried about her. I looked around me. The shop was closed for the night and everything outside was silent. If I wanted to, I could sneak out of here to check on Mal and be back before dad even woke up and found me gone. So I left.

I raced through the streets of the isle to Maleficent's castle and climbed up. It wasn't as high as the ones in Auradon that we see on the tv but it's still tall and the dark of night is making it harder to see. Eventually though, I make it to her window and jump inside.

I find the small torch I snatched from dad's shop in my pocket and turned it on. I shone its light around the room and nearly jumped back in fear as I saw the figure on the bed.

She was laying face down on her bed, still in her clothes from this afternoon. I stepped closer towards her and that's when I saw it. The blood was hard it to spot in the dark but it had completely soaked through her dark purple sheets. I tried to turn her over when I felt her hands. They were so clammy and cold. Not good.

I quickly turned her and saw her extremely pale face. At that point, I knew she didn't have much time left if she continued on like this. I put her on my back, wary of her wound, and began my descent. All the way down, I could smell the pungent smell of blood and had to resist the urge to puke.

Once we touched the ground, I heaved a sigh of relief and began the trek to one of the people who I knew could and would help her. Yen Sid.

By the time we arrive at his place, it's a little past midnight and the sign says closed but I knock anyway. When he doesn't answer, I knock again. And again. And again. Finally, the door opens. He looks grumpy at being awakened at this time of night but upon seeing Mal, his look instantly changes and quickly beckons us in.

He asks me to place her on a table in the center of the room and I comply while I watch him scurry around his lab for the appropriate equipment. As I watch, he throws me some things, telling me what to do with each of them but before I can even fully comprehend what he is saying and begin the tasks, he's already by my side admonishing me for not doing what he's asked.

As he looks me over once again however, a look of understanding seems to pass his face. "You're still a kid but look so much older. Forgive me for mistaking you as someone old enough to accomplish this task. If you could, please step outside so I can work on your friend here." I wanted to stay but I know I would only be in the way and I wanted to respect her privacy.

I headed out into a living room like room that was spare of any furniture. The only thing that indicated someone was actually staying here or owned this place, was a small sleeping bag in the corner of the room, haphazardly zipped open, possibly due to Mal and I's arrival.

I wanted to sit but my feet wouldn't let me, only allowing me to pace back and forth on the wooden floorboards of the room as I waited for news on Mal. I walked back and forth, counting the number of steps it took to get from one wall to another as I did. I then walked across the room and back, continuing to count and hoping for a mild escape from our current situation.

After some time, Yen Sid finally comes out and beckons me into his lab. I rush in and head towards Mal's side. Her shirt has been cut off but in its place is a much looser and larger shirt, possibly one of Yen Sid's own. The shirt is rolled up to reveal wrappings around her torso and a big white bandage where she was hurt.

"She's going to be fine." Yen Sid says as he steps towards us. "She just needs to be completely on bedrest for a few days, drink lots of water and eat a lot of fruits and veggies to get her blood back. However, since there is none of that water and good food, you'll have to make sure she takes this tablet twice a day. It will make sure she gets enough nutrients as well as water in her system. As long as she does as told for the next two weeks or so, the wound should be on its way to full recovery."

I heave a sigh of relief. "Thank you Yen Sid. I don't know what I would've done with you." He smiles.

"Its nothing. And anyway, she has the amulet to protect her." I stare at him in curiosity. "The one around her neck." He tells me and I remember the one we had stolen just a few hours ago.

"It's very powerful with magic from both Maleficent and Hades infused into it. Goodwill magic if you must know. That's why she's survived for so long. If not, she would've perished before you even got here." I nodded then looked at the time.

"The two of you can stay here for the night." He said, eyeing the clock as well. "The isle, especially at night, is no place for kids, if the wound is anything to show for." I shake my head. I want to stay but I know I have to get back before dad realises I'm gone. I do however let Mal stay because at least she can get the help she needs while she's here at Yen Sid's.

I take a few steps towards her and tell her I'll be back later after school. Then, I thank Yen Sid once again and leave. Although, as I leave, I couldn't help but feel myself being watched. I finally make it back home and slip under the covers for a short nap before having to wake up for school.

Hades' POV

A while later, the feeling doesn't go away and as Pain and Panic burst through the door, I know something's not right.

"HADES sir. Your daughter." "She's hurt-" "Saw a big man... no two big men-" "Blood, lots of blood-"

The two idiots kept cutting each other off and I could barely understand a word they were saying. I immediately shut them up, ask them to think for a while as to what to say, before continuing. Once they finish the story however, I'm in an outrage as I wonder who even did this to my daughter.

At this point, I know Maleficent is unfit to take care of her and I leave to go find my baby. However, when I arrive at the castle, I see a boy climbing down carrying a figure dressed in all purple. Upon closer inspection, I realise that its no figure but my daughter.

I wanted to go to them, help them, but I had to keep my distance and see what was happening because if what Pain and Panic were saying is true, this boy is the was the one with her at the market, and is with her very other day.

I follow them to Yen Sid's place, smart choice, and watch as he takes them in. I wait outside for news or a glimpse of what's happening but the door is shut. I wait outside, walking around, until I see the boy exit. I wait for a few minutes before knocking the door.

Yen Sid opens immediately and I rush in, wanting to see my baby. As I see her on the bed, my eyes grow wide. She's no longer the baby I remember, but a tween. She's grown so much and I'm said to have missed it all. Part of me wishes I could turn back the time, and maybe take her with me to prevent all this from happening but I can't.

My eyes tear up as I see her pale face and slight frame on the bed. Her bandaged torso tears my heart into pieces and Yen Sid tells me his diagnosis. I nod in understanding once he's done and asks what I could do in return for him taking care of my baby. He says he's just happy to do his job and he's glad he managed to save her life. Although it was really the necklace that saved her life.

I look towards the necklace he pointed out and gasped in shock as I realise it's the same one I gave Maleficent while she was pregnant and we both cast a spell on to protect the baby. Maleficent had it thrown out when Mal was born because she thought it was useless but I guess the magic still works and it found its way to its rightful owner.

I nod in understanding and gratitude. Then, he tells me its time to leave as he has to clean up some things and prepare for the day ahead. My heart shatters at the prospect of leaving and I think Yen Sid finally understands as he allows me to stay for as long as Mal is still here and will let me help him take care of her. I thank him and he fusses himself with getting everything set up.

I just stand over my little princess, wishing to take away all her pain. I feel the guilt of leaving her all those years ago settling in my chest. I know once she gets better, I'll have to make my choice, but for now, I content to be by her side, even if she doesn't realise it.

I pull up a chair to sit on as I caress her face and smooth out her hair. She leans into my touch and I feel the exact same feeling from when she was just a baby. Love. She turns a little in place and her head turns to face me. Her eyes don't open however and she goes back into her deep sleep.

I continue to pet her, enjoying the warmth and the ability to love her that I have not had for the past 7 years. I feel all my love for her pour out in a few minutes before more continue to replace it and I can't help but want to shower her with love.

I sit there for a long time but I try to keep myself from falling asleep as I want to smoothness moments with her. However, it's a losing battle as tiredness creeps in. Maybe it's just my imagination, or maybe it's real, but as I fall asleep, I hear those words that I've been waiting for my whole life.

"I love you daddy."

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