Hey Descendants!
So, I don't want to jinx this, but Twisted and I made some big decisions today... So... We're going to be trying to post a chapter every day until we're through this, the first book in our We Wear the Mask series.
A few hours later
Harry hums as he makes his way through the stalls of the docks. He wasn't sure if Deez would still be on the ship or if he'd have to hunt her down like T usually did. He really hoped he didn't. He needed to get back to the chip shop to help Uma before the dinner rush started.
He sighs as he ducks and weaves past hecklers and barkers trying to drive up their sales, or distract enough to give their urchins time to pick what little value they could. It was hard to believe it had been over a year since they'd been a part of Mal's damn plan to force Hyades to pick a side. From worrying that they'd never see her again to finally getting her on to visit the ship. They'd come a long way.
It was probably the biggest reason he kept putting off the conversation he knew in his bones he needed to have with her. She'd come so far. The farthest she'd come since Ursula's attack. Uma was happier, so he'd decided to be okay with it for know.
Besides, between him, Jay and T, they had eyes on her most of the time. It was good enough; for now. Or at least that was what he kept telling himself.
He couldn't help wanting more for her though. Wanting her to have what he did. He, Uma, and Gil were a family. They were always there for each other.
He and Uma had patched Gil up more times than they wanted to remember. Sometimes from encounters with his twin brothers', sometimes because of his father. Sometimes the hurts weren't able to be covered with bandages.
He and Gil were always worried about Uma. Their captain hardly had time to care for herself, to sleep or even eat. And the way her mother drove her… Harry was glad he and Gil were able to help out as much as they could, and could be there when the pain of not living up to her mother's expectations was too much.
And then there was his own history of crazy. The sheer amount of times Gil and Uma had talked him down from doing stupid things after getting an earful from his old codfish. Uma and Gil had faced down the old damn croc many times when he'd been trying to tempt it with the next generation of Hook flesh. Not to mention Uma's stern refusal to let him go back to his life of pain and shame.
And that was the most important thing. What he held in the highest value. The fact that he trusted his family, no matter what. Knew that he could even cry in front of them, and they'd just be there for him. It hadn't always been easy. In the beginning, it had been hard, uncomfortable. He hadn't liked feeling vulnerable. But now? He'd gone so far outside of his original comfort zone that he was certain the zone had been destroyed. It was worth it to know that when he needed Uma and Gil they'd be there. And that he got to be there for them.
That's what he wanted for Deez. He wanted her to know she could trust them with everything. He wanted her to know they didn't care what anyone wanted with her. Wanted her to know she could talk to them, to open up and just; fucking join them already.
Harry shakes his head when he finds himself staring at the gangplank. Wow, he really needed to stop having these interesting chats with himself when he was walking. He had no idea how long he'd been standing here, or if anyone had been interested in him or his pockets. He chuckles as he pats himself down, sometimes it was great having a reputation that made him seem off-balanced. He wasn't missing a damn thing.
He laughs maniacally as boards The Lost Revenge. "Deez? Ya still here? I be havin' news for ya that ya might be wantin' ta hear!"
Knowing that Deez, Gil, T and the pup were going to be working together to get them better armed made him happy on several levels. He'd get a better weapon. It was something to keep Deez and Gil busy and out of trouble. Last but not least, it meant more eyes on Deez more often.
All in all, it was a great plan.
Short and sweet.
We know this chapter wasn't very long, but hopefully, you guys enjoyed some Harry introspection. Did it satisfy? Or just leave you wanting another chapter? Are you excited for the forging four? Are you just excited for our favorite VKs to get the weapons they deserve? Let us know!
Much love and appreciation,
Dark and Twisted
