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Chapter 12: SAY IT
Harry's POV:
I guess I shouldn' really be ta surprised tha' tha lass's here, she's Ben's little spy afta all. I always figured tha' if I e'er saw 'er 'gain I run up ta 'er and spin 'er 'round like Gil did, tha' I'd be so relieved ta see 'er. I don' really know HOW I'm feelin' right now though. I'm a bit shocked more than anythin' else I suppose. Gil perks up e'en more than he 'ready was at Uma's question. I swiftly open me mouth ta cut off whate'er he's plannin' ta say, but he beats meh ta it. "Oh, Hazel's a part of our crew now!", Gil exclaims. I nervously look o'ver at Uma ta see 'er reaction. She quirks 'er brow at meh. "How did this happen?", she asks meh. I nervously swallow. I should be honest I suppose, but she'd surely kill meh if she thought I was thinkin' with me dick 'nstead o' me head when I recruited 'er. "He was impressed by my fightin' skills, so he offered me a, position.", Hazel says. Uma shifts 'er attention ta tha lass. "I don't remember asking you for an explanation, I asked my 1st mate.", Uma replies. Oh shite, Uma doesn' like this kind o' insolence. Tha lass flashes 'er a smile. This'll be good. "And I don't remember askin' for yare permission ta speak, Captain.", tha lass says while givin' Uma a quick salute. Uma lets out a laugh 'fore slappin' 'er knee, but I can' tell if it's an 'mused laugh 'r not. I nervously fiddle with me hook as Uma 'n tha lass have a stare off. "Why were you getting into fights on the Isle? Aren't you like a Princess here or something?", Uma asks 'er. Mal's little gang tenses up, guess they must know 'bout tha sore subject o' parents.
Hazel's POV:
"Not everyone who goes to school here is a, princess, BESIDES I'm not even from here.", I say as I cross my arms. Why does it MATTER where I'm from? WHY does it matter who my parents are ANYWAY? "Don't tell me you're from the Isle.", Uma laughs out. What's SO funny about that? I COULD be from the Isle for all she knows. "I'm NOT, but I don't see the hilarity in that.", I state. Uma quirks her brow at me. "Where else could you possibly be from?", she 'obviously' points out. Gil of course is immediately noddin' in agreement next to me. "WELL, believe it or not, more than 2 places exist in the world.", I retort. Of course Mal and her friend group are pretty amused at my remark. Gil looks a lil confused, and Harry tries to hide his amusement, but let's a snort slip through. Uma whips around to look at him, and possibly scold him. "I don't know WHERE I'm from originally, I'm adopted.", I tell her to regain her attention. She turns back to me, and looks extremely intrigued. Oh boy, here we go. "Who're your adopted parents then?", she curiously asks. I roll my eyes. "I only have 1 adoptive parent, and I don't see how you knowing that, piece of information, is relevant.", I comment. She smiles at me then shrugs her shoulders. "I was just curious, didn't mean to trigger you and your abandonment issues.", she quips. I glance ta the side and the gang's lookin' pretty sober all of a sudden, even Harry has that 'oh shit' look on his face. It's pretty priceless actually. I snap my head back and start cacklin'. "Ya're fun.", I laugh out. That's the laugh I NEEDED ta successfully yeet this anxiety ta the side.
Harry's POV:
Well tha lass took tha' surprisin'ly well, figured she was gonna try 'nd tear Uma a new 1. Tha lass stoppin' chucklin' then makes eye contact with meh, I try not ta visibly stiffen. "Can I talk ta ya for a minute, alone, please?", tha lass asks meh. I nervously rub tha back o' me neck. I should've figured she'd wanna talk 'bout wha' happened at some point, it'd be pretty awkward ta pretend tha we didn' exactly part 'n good terms. I nod me head afta a moment. "I have NO idea what's going on here, but we really don't have time for-", Mal 'tarts ta say 'fore tha lass whips 'round ta give 'er a stern look. "If we have time ta sit around and eat cake while waitin' for the other half of the dream team ta show up, then we can CERTAINLY spare a few minutes for a much needed lil chat.", she says. I slap me hand o'er me mouth ta stop meself from loudly laughin', 'nd from tha looks of it I'm not the only 1 who's amused. Mal rolls 'er eyes 'fore deeply sighin'. "FINE, you get 3 minutes. After that we're going, got it?", Mal asks tha lass. She 'mediately nods 'fore bouncin' o'er ta meh, then draggin' meh 'nside. I let out 'n impressed whistle as I take a look 'round. "Nice digs.", I comment. Tha lass lets out a snort 'fore steppin' inta wha' I'm assumin' is tha livin' room. "Tell THAT ta Evie and Doug, it's their castle.", she informs meh. I give 'er a confused look. "Doug's Evie's boyfriend.", she clarifies. I nod 'fore stoppin' 'n me tracks when I see tha runt 'nd tha twins 'n tha couch. "They got hit with the sleepin' spell ta.", Hazel clarifies. I nod 'gain 'nd awkwardly look 'way. "I'm sorry.", tha lass tells meh afta a moment of silence. Oh 're ya now? I wouldn't 'ave guessed tha'. "Sorry 'or wha' now?", I ask. I wanna hear 'er SAY IT.
Hazel's POV:
He's REALLY gonna make me spell it out for him, isn't he? I take a deep breath before beginnin'. "I'm sorry for lyin' ta ya in the 1st place, I'm sorry for usin' ya in the beginnin', and I'm sorry for leavin' ya like that. I though about goin' back a lot, I missed ya, but I figured that'd only hurt more than me just not comin' back.", I admit ta him. WOW, I didn't think I've come this close ta pourin' my heart out ta someone, ever. He shoots me a half smile, and my chest glows for a second. "I know ya 're, 'nd I get wha' ya did. Ya were followin' orders, I would've done tha same thin' 'or Uma.", he replies. That weightless feelin' that I've only ever felt around Harry comes back, and so does that glowin'. He looks at my chest for a second before chucklin'. "Does yare chest always do tha'?", he asks meh. I shake my head no as I let out a giggle. "Are we, good then?", I ask him with the tilt of my head. He's actin' like pretty normal again, if not a bit softer. That SHOULD mean that all's forgiven and everythin' is right with the world, right? At least, that's what it USUALLY means in Auradon. "We 're, but I think we need ta clear this up now, we're done.", he says. The glowin' stops, and I feel like I've been hit by a ton of concrete. "Wha-", I start before he cuts me off. "Wha'e'er we had on tha Isle, it's o'er. It's not 'cause ya were a spy 'r anythin', afta thinkin' bout it I got why ya did it 'nd it doesn' bother meh. Afta all this time 'part, I just don' feel tha way I did then. I wanna move 'n 'ready, I'm finally 'ere 'n Auradon! There's a whole uncharted territory of ladies 'ere, I can' be tied down right now. Ya get it, don' ya?", he explains ta me.
Harry's POV:
I thought tha' as soon as I saw tha lass 'gain, I'd be o'ercome with emotion. Tha' e'erythin' I felt 'or 'er would come rushin' back, but it didn'. I felt more meetin' Jane than I did seein' 'er 'gain, tha' must be sign tha' it time ta move 'n. I moped 'round tha Isle 'or so lon', 'nd I'm DONE with feelin' sorry 'or meself. I'm tired o' clingin' onta wha' I had with tha lass. "Ya had no problem with seein' me on the Isle.", she chokes out. Oh Gods, don' tell meh she's gonna get o'erly emotional 'bout this, we're still mates wha's tha big deal? I wag me hook at 'er. "Now now, we were ne'er datin' 'r anythin'. We were just messin' 'round.", I tell 'er. She steps up ta meh. "1st off, we weren't just messin' around, ya did care about me, and I cared about ya. I still care about ya, but I'm not askin' for a serious relationship. I don't care if ya fuck someone else on the side. Can't we go back to the way thin's were before?", she asks meh. She does have a point 'bout meh carin' 'bout 'er. I did, 'nd I still do, just not ta tha same degree. I mean, I'm not opposed ta fuckin' 'er lon' as she doesn' get posessive 'nd shit. I don' wanna hurt 'er 'n tha end, but, if I keep 'er 'round, tha's wha' I'll end up doin'. I stick me hook through 1 o' me belt loops, then place me hands 'n 'er shoulders. "I do still care 'bout ya, just not tha way I did 'fore. I don' wanna hurt yare feelin's. Which is wha' I'll end up doin' if we go back ta tha way thin's 're.", I tell 'er. She takes a deep breath. "I'm tougher than I look, ya can't hurt me if I don't let ya.", she pouts. I chuckle, 'nd let 'er go.
Hazel's POV:
"Ya're really 1 tough cookie, 'nd I admire tha' 'bout ya. Ya're still really hot, 'nd I'd have no issues fuckin' ya. 'cept I don' wan' ya gettin' salty 'nd psychotic if I 'tart fuckin' other ladies, 'nd I don' wanna fuck ya 'round by somehow makin' ya t'ink tha' this is goin' somewhere. I'm not gonna date ya. I'll admit I did briefly thin' 'bout datin' ya 'fore 'n tha Isle, but I lost tha' urge afta ya were gone 'or so lon'. It's better if we just 'main friends ya?", Harry further explains. So, I lost my chance with him by leavin?.. NO, I didn't lose. He felt that way about me before, and he can feel that way about me AGAIN. I'm not givin' up this time, and I'm not goin' anywhere. "I left because I figured ya didn't want anythin' ta do with me anymore.", I tell him. He puts his hands on his hips in an adorable manner. Ya know, I COULD use my magic ta give his hormones a bit of a boost. That wouldn't be TOO dishonest. Mal spelled Ben WHILE he was datin' Audrey and deadass stole him from another girl. Ben had no issue with it in the end. This isn't HARDLY as bad. "Why would ya t'ink a thin' like-", starts sayin' before I cross my arms and cut him off. "BECAUSE ya were flyin' so far off the fuckin' handle, that I had ta put ya ta sleep in order ta have a civil conversation with ya.", I state. " 'kay but-", Harry starts to retort before Mal busts inta the room. "Your 3 minutes are up, let's go.", Mal says before stalkin' back out. I let out a snort. "Such, impeccable, timin' as always.", I quip. Harry starts laughin' as we make our way back out.
Harry's POV:
We rejoin tha group ta go o'er tha game plan. "Don't think for a SECOND that I'm givin' up on ya Hooky.", I hear tha lass say. Wha' tha? I was lookin' right at 'er 'nd didn' e'en see 'er lips move. She smirks at meh 'n winks. Must be 1 o' 'er magic tricks. Wha'd she mean by tha' anyway? Meh, women 're strange creatures. Ben decides ta send Gil, Jane, and Doug ta go 'nd find Fairy Godmother. As they run off we all go back inta tha castle. Don' see why tha lass 'nd I had ta trot back out here when we were gonna go 'nside anyway, seems counterproductive ta meh. Once we're 'nside we ACTUALLY go o'er tha game plan this time. We're gonna creep up ta where Audrey's hidin' out 'nd ambush 'er. We wait 'or a bit 'til it's dark ta help give us tha advantage, then we set off. Hazel stays by me side tha entire time, 'nd surprisin'ly, no 1 questions it. 'till don' exactly know wha' she meant earlier, but it's probably better tha' I don' know. It's probably somethin' sappy, 'nd tha last thin' I need right now it's ta be confused regardin' how I feel 'bout 'er. She's hot, but off limits 'or 'er own good 'nd mine, 'nd tha's all there is ta it. It o' course doesn' help tha' she looks fuckin' amazin' right now. I t'ink this is me 1st time seein' 'er 'n so much black, 'nd don' t'ink I didn' notice 'er hook 'nd spyglass necklace strung 'round 'er neck. It's clear she was goin' 'or a more pirate like look, tha' was probably inspired by meh. She's clearly 'till hun' up 'n meh afta all. We creep up ta tha front gate then burst through tha front door.
Hazel's POV:
As soon as we all filter inta this crumby shack, I can tell she's not here. There's a shear LACK of evil salty ex gf energy loomin' over this place. "Ben yare salty ex gf's not here.", I tell him. Jay runs upstairs ta double check my, claim, as everyone else clears the few feet that's this shack. Afta Jay's back there's a poundin' comin' from what I'm assumin' is a coat closet. "I'm sensin', desperation and fear.", I comment as Ben goes ta open the door. So of course it's no surprise that Chad's sittin' in a fetal position on the other side of said door. Ben asks him what happened even though it's clear that Audrey locked him in there for Gods know how long. Afta Chad realizes the warden stepped out he makes a break for it, screamin' 'freedom' the whole way out. "Is that what ya and Gil did afta ya escaped the floatin' junkyard?", I turn ta ask Harry. He lightly chuckles as we head out ourselves. As we're walkin' away Uma and Mal have this lil fist bump moment, then Ben asks how the dream team got formed. "Isn't THAT the million dollar question?", I quip. Harry snorts and lightly elbows me. Ya know, it's so good to see him again, even if he IS actin' like an idiot with this whole 'we can't be a thin' anymore' shit. I decided against persuedin' him with my magic. He's always been controlled and told what ta do by his dad, Uma, and probably others. He should be able ta make his own decisions, even if those decisions are the WRONG ones. He'll realize that us bein' together is inevitable soon enough, I just need ta be a lil patient. Evie brings up Mal's promise ta ship all the Isle kids ta Auradon, and Mal hesitates. Well that's not good.
Harry's POV:
"Actually guys, I've gotta come clean about something.", Mals says. E'eryone stops as she gets tha confidence ta voice wha's 'n 'er mind. Then she drops tha news tha's she's a lyin' prick. I let out a dry chuckle as I point me hook 'n 'er direction. I SHOULD'VE KNOWN BETTER BY NOW THAN TA TRUST THA LIKES O' THEM! ALL THEY KNOW HOW TA DO IS LIE TA GET WHA' THEY WAN'! O' course tha's e'eryone 'n tha Isle, but NOT Mal 'nd 'er friends right? OH NOOO, THEY'RE SOO MUCH BETTER THAN US YA? THEY'RE THA GOOD GUYS THA' ALWAYS DO WHA'S RIGHT! I turn 'way 'cause I can' e'en look 'n 'er direction right now. Tha lass steps 'n fron' o' meh, 'nd reaches 'or me hand. I yank it back, I'm not 'n tha mood 'or 'er attempts ta comfort meh right now. 'sides, she's all mixed up with their lot anyway, she's just as bad as 'em. I step up ta tha high 'nd mighty 'King Ben' ta give 'im a piece o' me mind, but as I stomp o'er their I know there's no point 'n fightin'. I can' change anyone's mind any more than Uma can. I make a comment 'bout 'em throwin' us back 'n there, 'nd no 1 says a word. I knew it, o' course we're goin' back ta tha' horrible place. I was so stupid 'or t'inkin', e'en 'or a second, tha' someone like meh had a shot at a better future. I catch somethin' out o' meh peripheral vision, it's tha lass o' course, 'cause who else would it be. Bet she's pretty 'mused eh? Afta tha' big speech I made 'bout bein' here 'n Auradon 'nd not wantin' ta be held back now tha' I have all these opportunities, only ta be sent back 'fore I e'en have tha chance ta do anythin'.
Hazel's POV:
I should've guessed that Mal would pull somethin' like this. Ya know, I was pretty shook when I heard that Mal was gonna let EVERYONE stay here in Auradon. Thought that was, mighty big of her, but clearly that was just empty promise ta get Harry and his friends on board with helpin' her deal with a certain scorned lady. I can't lose Harry again, I REFUSE, ta say goodbye permanently. Harry looks at me, and I can tell he's close to breakin'. Ben of course has the look of pity and sadness slapped across his face, as if he wasn't on board with this idea, even though he's the KING and decides these things. I shoot him a half smile before sayin', "I don't plan on sayin' goodbye again." He looks rather, confused, at my statement since logically sayin' goodbye is what ya do when someone leaves forever. Celia stomps up ta Mal in a huff, complainin' about not bein' able ta see her dad again. I know that not EVERY kid from the Isle hates/dislikes their parent/parents, but Dr. Facilier always struck me as the selfish type. Can't really see him actually carin' about his daughter, but what do I know? I never met the guy. As soon as I see Celia grab the Ember, I have a mental debate on whether or not I should stop her. Cause she's clearly about ta plop that in the nearest bird bath. Like I can see how Mal deserves that, but everyone's kinda fucked if Audrey's left standin' ya know? Also I don't really like Audrey, and there's almost nothin' I want more than ta see her get her ASS handed ta her.
Harry's POV:
I'd chuckle at tha frantic look 'n Mal's face afta Celia ruined 'er entire plan ta defeat Audrey, if I wasn' still reelin' from tha realization tha' I'll ne'er amount ta anythin' since I'm doomed ta rot 'n tha Isle 'or eternity. I can' believe she has tha audacity ta hold out 'er blue rock expectin' Uma ta help 'er afta wha' she just revealed ta 'er. "Let's go find Gil and leave them all to rot.", Uma instructs meh. We brush past Mal, 'nd she doesn' e'en really try ta stop us. She must realize this is a lost cause ta. "Hazel. Uma!", I hear 'er plead. Wha' tha? I expected 'er ta call out 'or Uma 'nd I sure, but not tha lass.. I whip me head back 'n sure enough Hazel's right 'hind meh. She catches up 'n no time, 'nd is walkin' 'side us. Wha' does she e'en t'ink she's doin'? Uma glances past meh 'n 'er direction. "What're you doing here Princess? Your King's back there.", Uma says while throwin' 'er thumb back 'n tha' direction. Tha lass lets out a huff 'nd crosses 'er arms. "How many times do I have to tell people that I'm not a fuckin', princess? Also I don' take orders from Ben, 'kay.", she defends. Uma lets out a dry laugh, ta which I echo. Once we're far enough 'way from those liars Uma stops 'n 'er tracks, causin' meh ta do tha same. "Okay then- what was your name again?", she asks tha lass. "Hazel.", she curtly replies. "Okay then HAZEL, why exactly are you following us?", she asks tha lass. I would've asked tha' same question if Uma hadn' beat meh ta it. Though 'er comment 'bout not sayin' 'bye 'gain 'tartin' ta kinda make sense.
Hazel's POV:
"I'm comin' with ya.", I say in a 'it's obvious duh' tone of voice. Uma BUSTS out laughin' as Harry quirks a brow at me. "What? I told ya I wasn't sayin' goodbye again.", I say ta Harry. Uma IMMEDIATELY stops cacklin' afta she hears that and looks over at Harry. "You feel like filling me in here this time Harry?", Uma asks him. He stiffens and looks HELLA nervous. Should I be, offended, that I'm such a secret? "Tha lass was 'n tha Isle 'nd-", Harry starts. Uma makes the 'hurry this up we don't have all day gesture', so Harry thinks for a second on how ta word this condensed version. "We met in an alleyway, we killed a few people, she joined our crew, she sucked my dick, I found out she was from Auradon and had magic, then she left.", Harry rambles out. I bust out laughin' at his summarization. I mean, that's a pretty accurate representation, but I thought he was gonna skimp out on certain details the way he was actin'. Uma stands there for a hot minute before shakin' her head and continuin' ta move along. Harry and I glance at each other for a second then jog a few steps to catch up ta her. "Well she took that better than I thought.", I comment. Before either of them have a chance to retort we hear Mal shoutin' Uma's name before slidin' in front of her, causin' everyone ta freeze. Well this'll be interestin'. Wonder where the rest of the dream team is. Don't tell me they abandoned her too. Uma and Harry I get, but Evie, Carlos, and Jay? Not a chance they've been besties since forever.
Harry's POV:
Tha absolute nerve o' Mal ta come runnin' back, BEGGIN' 'or help afta she fucked us 'round. Whate'er, Uma'll set 'er straight. She surprisin'ly allows Mal ta say wha' she chased us all tha way here ta say. Afta Mal makes 'er 'heartfelt' lil speech, I step 'n ta make my opinion clear as well. "Ya talk pretty, ay, but she's 'ready made up 'er mind.", I say. She desperately looks o'er at tha lass. "Come on Hazel, you GO to Auradon Prep! These are your classmates, teachers, friends, that're all asleep or turned to stone! I know you put up this front too and act like you don't care about others, but I know deep down you care just as much, if not more, than Uma does. You and I both know that it won't just stop which Auradon Prep, ALL of Auradon is at stake here.", Mal pleads with 'er. I glance o'er at tha lass 'n she has a blank expression 'n 'er face. "You brought this on yourself Mal, you figure out how to fix it. Come on, let's go.", Uma says as she lightly taps meh 'n tha chest. Tha lass 'nd I trail 'hind 'er. Tha lass reaches o'er 'or me hand 'nd interlocks 'er finger with mine. I let 'er 'cause as soon as I whipped me head 'round, I could tell she was 'n desperate need o' a hug 'nd this was as close as she was gonna get 'or now. "Ya regret leavin' yare friends 'hind now?", I ask 'er afta a moment. I catch Uma slightly shift 'er head 'n our direction afta she hears my question. Must be wonderin' where tha lass' true loyalties lie. Tha lass shakes 'er head. "They weren't really my friends. They never really bothered with me, much, unless they needed somethin'. Of course that's the same with every OTHER classmate I've ever had, so that's not really my, issue. I'm more upset that ya might get yeeted back ta reject Island, and that I don't get the chance ta kick Audrey's entitled ass.", tha lass explains.
Hazel's POV:
Welp, everythin' KINDA sucks right now, but at least Harry let me hold his hand. Maybe goin' back ta the Isle is exactly what we need afta all. He had no issue fuckin' around there, and that might indeed be 'cause I'm not like those fake hoes that run around tryin' ta suck every attractive guy's dick. I mean, I haven't done any of that since I met Harry, and TRIED implies that ya were shot down. I don't get shut down, and THIS doesn't count as gettin' shut down. This is just a slow burn, the best kind of fanfic. So of course we're just walkin' along when I hear what sounds like reptilian shrieks and magical blasts. "I'm not the ONLY 1 who hear's that right?", I ask. Uma and Harry look up and see Dragon Mal dodgin' magical attacks. We decide ta run over ta all, that. Mal tries ta light up the Ember, and that of course doesn't work. It'll take more than dragon fire ta power up a magical object. "Without Hades' Ember she doesn't stand a chance!", Uma exclaims. Wow, Uma's soundin' pretty worried for someone who acted like she didn't care a hot minute ago. Then we hear Celia scream 'help me Mal!' as Mal's left wing gets blasted. Well, ya see Celia, she WOULD'VE been able ta help ya if ya hadn't given the glowin' blue rock a bath. So THAT 1's on ya. We run up ta a fallin' dragon Mal as Audrey's annoyin' cackle echoes. Uma's shell necklace starts glowin' 'cause she changed her mind about helpin' I guess. Uma says somethin' sappy and Mal shoots her a dragon smile before the Ember comes back ta life.
Harry's POV:
Uma 'n I light up when tha' blue rock 'tarts glowin' again. I don' like tha' she lied ta us, but we'd be just as bad as Audrey if we turned our back o' Mal 'nd Auradon when they need our help. "WOOOO! LIGHT HER ASS UP!", Hazel shouts as Mal flies back up. I laugh at tha lass' excitement 'nd cheer 'ong with 'er, Uma 'mediately follows suit. Audrey shoots out a large pink lightnin' blast, tha' Mal counteracts with a blue fire blast. We scream out words o' encouragement as Mal easily defeats 'er. Uma runs inta me arms 'nd I spin 'er 'bout as well laugh 'nd grin like idiots. Hazel's jumpin' up 'nd down 'n place, 'nd I pick 'er up ta afta I set Uma down. I spin tha lass 'bout as well 'nd she lets out tha cutest squeals, I drop 'er down 'n tha ground 'nd awkwardly take a step back. I can' let 'er lure meh back 'n 'gain, we're friends is all, period. Though I can' help but smile e'en more at how happy she looks as she's 'till gigglin' at meh. 'er chest is glowin' red 'gain 'or some reason. "Woah, didn't know you glowed.", Uma laughs out while pointin' ta tha lass' chest. Hazel sobers up enough ta respond ta 'er. "Ya, only when I'm really happy.", she explains. Wait, then why was she glowin' earlier when we had our heart ta heart? She couldn't have been THA' happy I wasn' crossed with 'er right? 'er eyes light up 'or a moment, 'nd it slightly 'tartles meh if I'm bein' completely honest. "Everyone's wakin' up and poofin' back ta normal.", tha lass says. Uma quirks a brow at 'er. "How'd you know that, you got magical esp or something?", she asks.
Hazel's POV:
"Somethin' like that.", I laugh out. Great, tha bad guy's been defeated, the world's been saved, and everythin's ALMOST right with the world. We find out that Mal really DID know Audrey's ass out, lol. The 'problem' is that she's not wakin' up. Which I don't really see an issue with that, but Mal and her friends think otherwise. So the dream team brings Audrey back ta her room ta tuck her unconsious form inta bed. "She's slipping away.", Evie comments. "And?", I immediately quip. Mal lets out a deep sigh before slammin' her head inta the mattress. "I know you dislike Audrey, but could you at least try to seem a little compassionate?", Carlos asks me. I look him dead in the eyes before askin', "Why should I?" Carlos clasps his hands together, gettin' ready for a big speech, but I cut him off. "Before ya go on yare 'be the bigger person' spiel, she DEADASS stole the Queen's crown and Maleficent's scepter, right. Then went on a rampage, PUT TO SLEEP half the people at Auradon Prep and turned the other half ta STONE. She didn't EVEN stop there, and wasn't plannin' on stoppin' anytime soon. ALL because her entitled ass didn't get to rule all of Auradon, and she was stuck bein' the PRINCESS AND FUTURE FUCKIN' QUEEN of Auroria only. Yet I'm supposed ta feel 'compassionate' and what, 'forgivin', tawards her? When ya know damn well that if I pulled THIS kinda shit, my unconscious ass would be a permanent resident on the Isle right about now. Not lyin' on a fluffy mattress surrounded by concerned 'friends'.", I rant. Carlos' mouth is hangin' open by the time I'm done and EVERYONE looks hella surprised, the only 1 who wasn't taken back was Audrey for obvious reasons.