Chapter 21: Blue
Life back on the Isle wasn't terrible. It did take some getting used to. Hadley was in a routine of reading her book in the quad then having waffles with fresh fruit and maple syrup with tea in morning with her friends then going to class. Hadley had forgotten that breakfast on the Isle meant burnt toast with jam and water. It wasn't until now that Hadley realized how awful the conditions were on the Isle. Yeah villains here did terrible things and almost took over the world a handful of times but that doesn't mean that they should be subjected to rotten food and no healthy options especially the innocent ones trapped on this island. No sunlight was one thing but not being able to get a daily intake of vitamins and nutrients...who's the evil ones now? If Hadley were to get off of the Isle well let's just say King Ben is going to get an earful.
It's been a few days since she's been back, and tension was still there between Hadley and her friends. Well Gill forgave Hadley easily that came to no shock; it was Uma and Harry that had their guard up around her and right fully so. Turns out the crew thought the best way for Hadley to make up for her "betrayal" was their initiation ritual which was code for impossible and dangerous. When a new VK wanted to be a pirate they would have to do something dangerous to earn their place. Hadley's task: find a way to sneak into Hades lair, steal an item and leave before Hades or his dog gets them. Easy Peasy right? Hades was absolutely terrifying, and everyone knew to not mess with him I mean he was a God after all.
Uma sat on the railing of the boat watching Hadley pace with anxiety in front of her "It's not that difficult Hadley, tons of people do it" "yeah and half those people don't come back" "don't be so dramatic" "I'm not dramatic". Uma rolled her eyes "put on your big girl pants and do it or don't. It's your choice" "you know when we started this crew we never had to do these things" "you lost that right when you stabbed us in the back" "whose being dramatic now?" "you do this the board is wiped clean" "what's the point?" "it's you proving that you will do anything for the crew. The family" "didn't I prove that by leaving my sister and boyfriend at dock?" Harry Hook sauntered over to the two with an amused look on his face "the mainland has made you soft, love" "bull" "the Hadley we know would laugh in the presence of Hades not cower on a boat" "I'm not cowering I am developing a plan. Being strategic" "strategic? Darling, go for it before you chicken out" "y'all are the worst". And with the Hadley stormed off of the boat. Uma and Harry snickered; they knew how to push her buttons. Ill show them.
Hadley stood at the gates and took a deep breath and she pulled a bobby pin out of her hair to pick the lock. After a few minutes the lock clicked open and dropped to the ground. This was it. Hadley walked down the long and winding tunnels until she reached a train car that rigged up like a bike. God he is so extra. After biking for what felt like 20 min, Hadley reached a lit opening with a snoring Hades lounging in his chair. Perfect. Not many people on the Isle have seen Hades; he rarely leaves his cave. If wasn't so intimidating looking he would be cool as hell. He had a "rocker vibe" with his boots, leather black pants, ripped gray shirt, fingerless gloves and black nails. His hair was the biggest statement piece about him. It was a tall blue mohawk. Hadley always wondered what it would look like on fire hopefully she wouldn't be the one to cause it.
Hadley carefully and quietly snuck into the room and down the stairs making slight creaking noises with each step. She let out a breath she didn't know she was holding when she spotted a gray scarf hanging up in the corner on a coat rack closest to her. Slowly she grabbed hold of the scarf and turned on her heel ready to sneak out. She was so close. Out of the corner of her eye she spotted a blue light that made her stop in tracks. Curiosity got the best of her as she dropped the scarf and walked slowly towards it. Hadley felt as if she was in a trance as she neared the blue glowing object next to Hades chair and couldn't get herself to walk away. As she reached out to grab it, Hades grabbed her wrist making a surprised Hadley jump.
"What are you doing?" Hadley froze in fear and looked wide eyed at the God. "I uh I was just-" Hades released her wrist and grabbed the blue object "I said what are you doing here?" "I was just leaving" Hades took off his sunglasses and gave the girl a look "you know people usually just grab and cup and leave. They're not dumb enough to take my ember" Hadley raised her eyebrows "ember?" "Hades Ember. My magical ember that gives me my magical powers. Really?" every word coming out of Hades mouth was dripping with sarcasm "sorry" Hades snorted and shook his head "why try to take it?" "I don't know just curious I guess" "curious of what exactly" "I don't know I was drawn to it I guess" "hm" Hades stared at the girl. "well this awkward I'm gonna go. My bad for trying to take your magical stone thingy. We'll pretend like this never happened" Hades rolled his eyes.
Hadley was almost out the door when Hades stopped her "if you want it so much have it" confused Hadley turned to look at the God as he tossed the ember at her. The second Hadley caught it, it felt like lightning bolts shot through her body. No not lightning bolts. Fire. Wait fire she was on fire! Hadley threw the ember back at him. "what the hell?!" "huh your mother gave me one thing" Hadley's mouth dropped, and her eyebrows began to furrow "excuse me?" "your mother didn't mention me? Shocker. Haven't you ever been curious as to who your dad is?" Hades casually sat back in his seat "no way you're not" Hades just looked at his daughter with a smug smile "this is bullshit" "language" "You were never there. You walked out on us. For 15 years you've been hiding out in this cave and never once tried to see me or Mal and you wait till now to drop the dad bomb. Are you fucking kidding me?!" "you don't understand your mother is just so irritating" "no you don't get use mom as an excuse" "I'm here now" "not good enough" Hadley rolled her eyes and moved toward the door. "when you're ready to talk I'll be here" "pass". Hadley grabbed the scarf "I'm taking this". And with that she stormed out of the cave more livid than ever.
Hadley made her way back to the ship fuming. She was so mad she felt her whole body was on fire. How could he? Who does he think he is? After all this time of Hadley wondering who her dad was and her finally finding him, this was not the way she envisioned it. He was such an ass.
Hadley walked onto the ship and threw the scarf on the deck or well tried to. Out of nowhere she was doused with water. Seriously "are you kidding me?" this was not the time "I saved you" "Gill! What the hell? Why?" "you were on fire!" "ugh!" Gill jumped back at the irate girl "just trying to help" Hadley stormed into the crew's quarters to dry off. Could this day get any worse?
Hadley came back up to the bridge when she cooled off and was in a slightly better mood. Uma played with the scarf and watched as her friend walked onto the bridge "Well the hair is cool" "huh" "the blue I like it. Surprised you had time to stop at Lady Tremaine's" "what blue?" a confused Hadley walked back to her room and looked in the mirror. Her jaw dropped. Blue. Her hair was blue. Hades. That stupid ember messed with her hair. Pissed off Hadley stormed back to her dad's Hades cave.
"Back so soon?" "What did you do?" Hades looked up from guitar he was lightly strumming "not sure I know what you're talking about" Hadley grabbed her ponytail "this. My hair it's blue. Fix it" "that would be the ember" "okay.. then make the ember turn it back" "no can do" Hades put the guitar down and stood up from his chair and walked toward Hadley "are you kidding this is the least you can do" "you're my daughter" "unfortunately" "you have Hades in your blood" "I know how genetics work" "last time I checked you are lacking green eyes and purple hair. You are more like me than you are of your mom and Mal is more like your mother than me. Therefore, you can control the ember. It brought you your powers" "powers?" "bingo" Hadley rolled her eyes obviously getting nowhere with this conversation "I still hate you". This was beyond stupid. Powers. Please Mal got the magic not her. Hadley was getting a migraine and needed to get away from this situation. From all situations. And with that Hadley went to straight to the loft to avoid the world for the rest of today.
