A/N: Hi! Sorry I haven't posted in a very long time. I guess I just got busy with, well, everything. There was a lot on my plate between school and work and family. Anyway, thanks to everyone who stuck around to read it, I really appreciate that. I'll try to post more regularly from now on. Enjoy!
Harry groaned as he slowly regained consciousness. The pirate felt a gust of wind brush through his hair and noted that he was no longer underground. He tried to stand up but quickly realized his wrist were tied to a tree. With a scowl, the boy glanced around the clearing, wondering where in the world he might be. From what he could tell, there was a semi-circle of tall pine trees and a rock wall, probably around 50 feet or more on his left. In the center of he whole place, a large bonfire was lit with about a dozen boys dancing around it like they'd never dance again. He didn't recognize the place or the people in it and that worried him a lot. Where was Peter? He couldn't spot his captor anywhere. Harry felt something hit him in the arm. He turned his head and saw a small rock. He frowned and looked around but didn't see anyone. Thinking he imagined it, the boy turned away but a second pebble hit him in the back of the head. Harry was a little angry at first, noticing a guy leaning against the rock wall, staring directly at him. At first he thought it might've been Peter Pan but their hands were tied too. The stranger mouthed 'my signal; distract them. I have a plan.' Harry wasn't sure whether or not to trust this person. The other prisoner must've sensed that hesitation and guessed the reason accurately enough because they added: 'Trust me.' Figuring it was better than staying Pan's prisoner, Harry nodded and accepted the plan. The other boy turned away like nothing happened, acting nonchalantly. Harry shuffled back on the ground and waited. He knew what he would do to distract them. He just had to be patient.
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Ben stood straighter as the limos pulled into the school's driveway. He took a breath. He had his whole speech planned out and practiced in front of the mirror. Mal had even teased him and asked if he had been that nervous when herself and friends had come over. The truth was no, not really but to be fair, everyone in Auradon was there the first time and he had never been kidnapped and threatened by any of Jay Carlos or Evie or Mal before. The first door flew open and immediately Uma jumped out, followed by Gil and a few other of her crew. The other limo emptied just as fast and soon he had about a dozen pirates standing in a semi circle in front of him. He was a little afraid because this reminded him of what happened on the isle. He forced himself to stay calm. Anyway, fairy godmother was there so they wouldn't be able to do anything anyway. "Hi! Welcome to Auradon…" he started before being cut off by Uma. The girl had stepped forwards and looked at him with a dead serious look. Gil, who was half a step behind her, had worry filled brown eyes. "We need to talk. In private." She adds, side glancing at Fairy Godmother. Ben hesitated for a second but he knew wasn't on the isle so it wasn't like she could just kidnap him right then and there. Although in the back of his mind, Ben had no doubt Uma could. If you looked past the roughness, he could see she was absolutely deadly. He nodded sharply. "Let's discuss in my office. The others can head down that hallway (he points to the main hall). They will see a guy and a girl; that's Lonnie and Doug. They'll show them their rooms." Said Ben. Uma nodded in return and ordered her crew to listen and that Jonas was in charge for now. Then she and Gil followed Ben into the opposite Hall, Fairy Godmother following them but waiting at the door after Ben shot her a meaningful side glance.
"So…" he prompted Uma while gesturing at the couch and inviting her and her friend to take a seat. She sat near the middle and Gil sat close to her, their shoulders touching. Ben sat down on the chair next to it. She answered without hesitation. "Harry's missing. We can't find him anywhere." Ben could clearly see the fear that something bad had happened to her friend in her eyes. He was about to say something when someone started frantically tapping on the window. Everyone was startled and turned around quickly to see what was going on. "Let me in." Mouthed the boy urgently, looking over his shoulder like he was being followed. Ben opened the window to let the terrified kid inside. "Who are you?" Asked the king, confused. The newcomer ignored the question and instead handed Uma a shiny silver object. It was Harry's hook. She looked at him with a shocked expression. He said in the a very serious manner: "I'm Harry's brother. He's in trouble."