#poyw 2.0

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POYW; Give it back

“Make me” 

Rose/(y/n) messin’ round with her fav pirate, aka stealing his hook and refusing to give it back.

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hey look,(proper) poyw art after 1000 years~!

pose taken/borrowed from @notdayle! their fuckin Gomez/Morticia art is just *chefs kiss* also slight update to (y/n)/Rose's pirate gear-gave her a vest XD and a chain belt (and my glasses lol)

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Reprise 2.0 - Harry Hook x reader - Part 7 - Liar

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Jane raced across the concrete steps of the museum of history, Gil and Doug at her heels. It was almost midnight: she had looked for her mother everywhere at the school, their house, the forest trail leading to the enchanted lake, the castle, anywhere she could think of where her mother could be. Nothing, not even a glimmer of glitter. Finally, they had arrived at the museum and as they went to go inside to grab the wand, Jane spotted the stone form of…oh gods, her mother. She turned on her heel and bolted towards her mom, tears burning in her eyes as she almost tripped over herself, Gil reaching out and catching her before she broke her face on the concrete, she nodded her thanks and got level with her mother’s eternally shocked face, her hands up in defense.

“Oh, mom” Jane whispered, reaching out and caressing her mother's cheek “what a hell of a way to spend my birthday huh?...don't worry, we got it all figured out” she kissed her mother’s stone-cold forehead and turned, grabbing the boy’s by their elbows and dragging them into the museum, passing by the sleeping guards and deactivated cameras until they reached the wand room; the item floating above them within its force field.

Jane held her hand out towards the wand, taking a deep breath as she realized this would be the first time she held it since the coronation. But she could handle it now, she knew her worth, and she wouldn’t make any mistakes this time. She muttered a spell under her breath in fae language, the barrier shimmering as the wand glowed periwinkle, floating down into Jane’s grasp.

Jane almost gasped as its magic flowed through her, her eyes glowing for a  split moment. Gil and Doug stared at her, both very much remembering what had happened the last time. Jane nodded and turned, the wands confidence flowing through her veins. They all walked back out of the museum, Jane running over a million plans within her head. Now she had the wand, Auradon had a backup plan; her. Now…when would she know to use it? Would she just have to wait to hear Maleficent cackled in victory? Would there be a signal?

Jane took a deep breath, rubbing her face as she walked away from the museum with the boys in tow, she just hoped she wouldn’t have to use the wand.

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Mal looked down at her phone again, tightening her grip on Ben’s back as he rode through the forest towards fairy cottage, where her mother was. Five minutes to midnight, and only so few hours till sunrise. She took a deep breath, looking back at Uma who nodded back at her, telling Mal it was okay, and they were going to win together. Mal gave a strained smile, resting her cheek on Ben’s back. Soon the path was too overwhelmed with foliage and roots and they had to abandon their bikes to go on foot, the nine unlikely heroes quickly followed Ben further into the dark forest, keeping low to the forest flow and moving quietly.

Harry’s hand never left yours as you got closer to the suddenly foreboding, yet quaint-looking, cottage. It had a sense of…evil, to it. Which made sense, Maleficent had made it her home base while plotting her evilness. Ben and Mal stopped behind a large tree, holding his hand up to tell everyone to be quiet. Everyone carefully moved from tree to tree, keeping out of sight from the cottage windows and doors, to keep the chance of surprise high.

As they got closer to the cottage, Uma took the ember from her necklace and handed it to Mal, who nodded gratefully and clenched it tightly in her hand, her eyes and hair glowing for a split second as the ember sparked. Harry took a deep breath, clutching tightly onto his hook and your hand, pulling you close and whispering into your ear “stay safe” he muttered and you nodded, kissing his cheek “same to you” you muttered back. You split off into your respective attack groups, Mal, Jay, Harry, and Uma at the front; ready to catch Maleficent by surprise and take her down with brute force.

Mal dashed forward with Jay, the two slamming open the cottage door, the ember gleaming brightly in Mal’s hand as Jay went into tackle position. They both straightened up, Uma and Harry joining them a second later, both ready to attack. “Nothing” Mal muttered, whipping around for any sign of her mother “There's-nothing.” Jay raced up the stairs, Uma following. They both came down a moment later, shaking their heads “No one upstairs” Jay muttered, Uma growling a bit as their plan went to shreds.

Mal let out a huff of frustration, dammit, dammit dammit dammit! Mal quickly pocketed the ember, turning to address Ben as he and the others walked in, only for a loud bang to echo from the storage closet next to the kitchen. Everyone jumped, Mal holding her arms up to keep everyone safe and back as Ben and Harry went forward to check on the noise, Harry at Ben’s back to protect him. Ben glanced inside the closet and his brows went up in shock? Surprise? He unlocked the door and opened it, only to see…Chad?

“Chad?” Ben said, completely shocked to see the son of Cinderella here. Harry sighed, relaxing from his fighting stance and pinching his nose, watching as Ben helped up the whimpering Chad, the terrified prince flinching back at Ben’s touch “hey, hey it’s okay. She’s not here, you’re safe” Chad slowly got to his feet, eyes looking about the room like a cornered animal, then he realized; it was just the vks and Ben…and some girl he had never seen before but he didn’t pay you any mind. He looked around the room once, twice, then back at Ben, eyes widening at his furry transformation “Ben?” Ben nodded, hoping he wouldn’t scare Chad, he didn’t look all that beasty anymore but he still had small horns, fur covering his body, fangs, and paws (which were covered by his gloves, but still) “Ben!” Chad laughed himself into Ben’s arms, pressing his cheek to Ben’s chest (originally Chad would’ve been at Ben’s eye level, but thanks to the curse, Ben was very tall now) “Ben! oh thank you, it was so scary! Mal-Maleficent! She’s-she’s possessing Audrey! I-I tried to get the scepter but-I froze up-I’m sorry”

Chad noticed the open door “The doors open” he looked around, seeing no sign of Maleficent. “she's gone” he grabbed Ben’s jacket and shook him around “I’m free-FREEDOM!” Chad bolted out of the cottage like his butt was on fire, you and Harry giggling at the absurdity of it all.

“Freedom~” Harry sang, closing the closet door and tossing his arm over your shoulder, following the others back out into the forest. Mal led the way out, pressing her lips together in frustration and fear, how in the hell were they going to defeat her mom if they couldn’t find her?! She felt Ben’s arm around her shoulder and she leaned into him, the ember weighing heavily in her thigh bag.

“let’s get this situation taken care of already, it’s way past Harry’s bedtime” Harry made a noise at Uma’s words, very much sounding like nothing and all the swear words at once. You giggled, knowing Harry was very much someone who liked to be in bed by 11 pm, for a chaotic ass pirate he was one for routine. Uma looked at Mal, she would know where Maleficent would go “where to next?”

Mal took a deep breath, trying to think about where her mother might’ve gone, before it hit her. Maleficent wouldn’t leave-leave, she was too close to her victory, she would stay close in case she needed to tie up loose ends. She was at Auroria castle, fuck she was THAT close. “Auroria castle,” Mal said, picking up her pace as she and the others made their way back to the bikes “she's out for revenge, and that’s where she was defeated the first time, of course-of course why didn’t I think of that before!”

As everyone raced down the path back towards the bikes, Ben made a comment that almost stopped Mal in her tracks “you know, at some point, you’re gonna have to tell me how you guys all got teamed up!” Mal pleaded to the gods that this would be saved for later, that no one would humor Ben and tell him. because then she would have to admit to her lies, because then her progress with Uma would be gone, Evie would be heartbroken. “well” Evie said with a laugh, smiling at Mal’s back as Mal nearly froze in place “Mal promised to let all the vks off the isle once this is over”

Ben frowned, looking back at Mal, very confused; did Mal change her mind? Hadn’t she decided to shut the program down and close the barrier forever? What had he missed? “Mal?” Ben asked, wondering what was going on, and Mal took a shuddering breath, her shoulders tense. “Mal?” Evie asked, very curious about Mal’s sudden change of demeanor. It felt….scared? as if Mal was afraid…of them?

You mentally winced, welp, here it was. The big reveal. You squeezed Harry's hand, looking up at his face. He just…looked resigned, as if he expected something like this, even if he didn’t know what he was expecting “I have to tell you all something” Mal said, voice strained, digging the ember from her pocket, staring down at it to avoid eye contact.

Harry nodded, turning into you and resting his chin on your shoulder “knew it, never trust a fairy” he muttered, so quietly only you and Carlos heard. Carlos glanced at Harry, then back to Mal, wondering what she had to tell them. Uma’s face of near happiness at the thought of all the vks getting off the isle dropped, just like Harry, knowing what Mal was about to say. She scoffed, turning away as Mal pursed her lips “I..uh…I-lied to you.” Mal admitted, forcing the words from her chest. Evie only looked confused, while you, Harry, and Uma; only looked resigned. Of course, of course, she did, you shook your head, resting your head in the crook of Harry’s neck, hoping to give him some sort of comfort as he realized he let his guard down around Mal, why did he ever do that, he knew what she was like-she had never changed.

God, how fucking stupid was he? To trust Mal like that. You could hear his fingers crack as he gripped the curve of his hook, his teeth grinding against his lip.  “Back on the bridge” Mal continued, still not looking at anyone, just at her own reflection in the glowing ember “when-when I agreed to let all the vks off…I said-I couldn’t do it, the deal…I um…I made the decision, earlier today that um…the-the barrier would be closed…permanently.”

Uma let out a shuddering breath she had been holding, pinching the bridge of her nose as Evie, Carlos, and Jay looked at Mal horrified. She had WHAT?! “wha-what do-“ Evie couldn’t even finish her sentence, staring teary-eyed at Mal, she just couldn't believe it, Mal, her best friend, who know how important it was to them, to her, to Ben; to get those kids off the isle, to give them a life they deserved. Mal had just-thrown it all away, over one incident, that could’ve easily been avoided the next time. An increase of security, driving faster through the barrier, hiring those inside the barrier to protect the limo/barrier. So many options; and Mal went with the one that hurt so many people.

“why?” Evie cried out, Jay’s hand landing on her shoulder to comfort her, the two looking away from who they thought was their best friend.

Mal didn’t look at her, tears starting to drip down her cheeks “I made the choice to shut down the vk program, and close the barrier…to protect Auradon.” Ben just stared at Mal, she sounded so...guilty. unlike when she made that decision; yes it sounded sad but-she acted as if it was the only choice, the only thing she could do to protect Auradon, now it sounded like she had found more options, and regretted making a choice so quickly.

“Ben?” Carlos asked quietly, holding Dude tightly to his chest, staring at the king shocked “you-did- and you just, let this happen?” Mal quickly interrupted him, she would not let Ben be blamed for her stupid choices “he had no say in it” Mal said, almost snapping but her voice still sad “I-I made him agree, he didn’t want to close the barrier…while he thought of you guys…I only thought of myself, of our life…I’m sorry” Mal sobbed, tears dripping onto her hands.

Uma locked her lips, walking up to Mal, her eyes hard and unyielding “So, I agreed to save your precious kingdom and your behind…for a lie?” Mal finally looked up, her eyes red and puffy, pure guilt and regret clear in her expression “I never should’ve trusted you” Uma muttered, shaking her head “you’re always out for yourself” Uma just stared Mal down, forcing Mal to stew in her guilt, her choices.

Mal nodded, sniffing as she whipped away a fresh set of tears “I know, I’m sorry i-i…it was a stupid choice, and I regret it, I-I was going to wait till after but…I” Mal couldn’t continue, the pit in her throat too much to talk past. Uma just shook her head, glancing to the side as Harry swallowed hard, holding you close. “you’re so fucking selfish, you always have been” Uma muttered, pushing down the tears that wanted to overflow “and here I thought you actually changed, that you actually got better…I guess fucking not.”

Uma looked back at Mal, and glared, her eyes sparking with magic “you’re just like your mother” Mal stopped breathing, but god-that insult-with Mal’s current head-space, it felt…deserved. Uma was right, she was just like her mother, only thinking about herself and her future, not anyone else, or their feelings. Just her. “I’m-“ Mal sobbed “im so sorry Uma” Uma looked away, glaring at nothing.

Mal stepped back as you stepped forward, your head tilted dangerously, your eyes gleaming like they were when you had hurt Hook. “small question” you muttered; voice quiet. Uma and Harry stepped back, knowing you were about to verbally tear Mal apart, and she deserved it. “if you were to close the barrier, forever…how would the ‘food’” you used the finger quotation marks at the word ‘food’ “get to the people of the isle? The barges, I mean. If no one gets in or out…how would any of the barges come through? or-were you planning on keeping that quiet and letting everyone die off silently, letting Celia’s dad die, letting Smee die, letting the kids who are looking up to you-the fucking KIDS, CHILDREN Mal! Die, from starvation, from illness, from abuse? Were you just going to sweep it under the rug, lie to all your friends forever about why no more kids were coming? Lie to your kingdom about why the isle went silent, because you made the choice to kill those there?” you got right into her face, practically overshadowing her with your mere yet intense presence.

God Mal was going to throw up, she hadn’t thought of any of that, at all. And now it was being thrown in her face, you were right, you were completely right, her closing the barrier didn’t just mean Auradon’s safety and no more kids coming to Auradon, but-it meant no one would survive there past the year, she was sentencing every soul there to their deaths. No food, no trash, no cloth, no clothes, nothing, nothing would come through the barrier.

You waited for Mal to speak, to say anything in her defense but she just shook her head, admitting to you; that she hadn’t thought of that, that she was just going to brush the problem under the rug and ignore the problem till it went away “you aren’t a leader, you will never be a good queen, and you don’t deserve your place here” you snarled out, Mal flinching back, expecting your hands on her neck but you just huffed, turning away and walking back to Harry, taking his arm and leaning into him, still glaring at Mal.

No one said anything, you and Uma had said everything there was to say. “let’s go find Gil, get the boys, n leave 'em all to rot” Uma muttered, nodding towards the path back towards the bikes. You and Harry nodded, leaving Mal and the others behind, Evie and the boys still glaring at Mal as Ben stood silently, not wanting to be thrown in the middle of the fight.

Mal called out for Uma as the three of you left, all climbing onto the bikes and starting them “I’ll find Gil, you two go get the twins” Uma muttered and Harry nodded as your arms wrapped around his torso, revving the engine and pushing off the forest floor, hearing Carlos scream at Mal as the three of you drove off towards Auroria castle, leaving Mal the betrayer behind.

The ride back down the forest path was tense and silent, Uma and Harry stewing in their regret and near hate for Mal, she had tricked them, again, she had lied, again, she hurt them, again. Gods why had they ever trusted her to even open her mouth, all she knew how to do was look out for herself and lie. It was all she had ever done.

You felt…guilty, for not telling them about Mal’s lies but-like last time, you didn’t want to tell them something and then have the world implode because you changed the timeline. You’d tell them that you had done so but-that would have to wait till after…whatever would happen next. As you crossed into the courtyard of the castle, you heard another bike behind you and you turned to look, seeing Mal doing her best to catch up. “Uma!” Mal cried out, zooming ahead and nearly crashing her bike as she drifted to a stop ahead of your bikes. “please-stop!” Uma hit the brakes and turned her bike to the side to stop, some of the dirt on the ground floating up towards Mal who ignored it, ripping off the helmet she was wearing and tossing it to the ground “Uma-I need your help” Uma rolled her eyes, going to drive around Mal but Mal’s hands just slammed onto the headlight of the bike, stopping Uma in her tracks “we have a chance if we do this together!”

“your friends kick you to the curb?” Uma asked, knowing if Mal was here alone, she was out of options, her friends had abandoned her (not knowing they had been turned to stone) Mal just stared at her, her jaw clicking as she remembered what Carlos had screamed at her and how Evie had turned away, heartbroken and betrayed. Not even Jay would look at her, she hadn’t even gotten a chance to apologize and explain her change of heart, they were turned to stone before she could get a word out. Uma saw her expression and assumed she was right “Good” Uma snapped, her lip curling over her teeth.

“Uma-Ben-Ben saw the good in you, and I-I was stupid to ignore it, I was stupid to lie to you and-and-“ Mal took a deep breath, forcing down the pit in her throat as Harry gave her the death stare, daring her to step out of line. You didn't look at Mal, pressing your cheek into Harry’s shoulder. At least this time Mal actually sounded desperate for Uma’s help, like she was actually distressed instead of just-kinda needing help.

“Please” Mal croaked out, tears slipping down her cheeks “Help me, help Auradon…help me save Audrey” Uma just stared at her “if-if my mom gets her way…there will be no Auradon for the kids to come to, Auradon will be destroyed,” Mal said, trying to convince Uma to help, it sounded a bit manipulative but Mal was doing it to not just save Auradon, but to save Audrey, the isle kids, her friends. Uma glanced at the ground, the gears turning in her head before Harry glanced at her, and decided to spare Uma the feeling of betrayal again “you talk pretty” Mal looked at Harry, taking a shuddering breath as he shook his head, glancing back at Uma “but she's already made up ‘er mind”

Uma looked up at him, and nodded, knowing what Harry was doing and she was thankful. She didn’t need to give Mal another opportunity to hurt her again. “you got yourself into this mess Mal” Uma muttered, revving the engine of her bike. Mal stumbled back and out of Uma’s way, knowing she had lost Uma’s help “you figure out how to fix it.” Uma nodded and Harry followed her out the courtyard, leaving Mal behind in her guilt.

As you traveled further into the forest that led back towards Auradon city you felt an odd, pull, at your navel. “Harry-“ you were about to tell him you felt odd but suddenly you were pulled back and you slammed into a stone wall, groaning as you hit the floor. “ow” you muttered, shaking your head as you sat up, feeling smaller hands on your arm. You looked up, seeing Celia, looking very scared “Celia? Wha-“ you turned, seeing a green glow from the corner of your eye. Audrey-no-Maleficent, smirked cruelly at you, the scepter in her grasp. “What did you do?” you asked quietly, eyeing Audrey’s black to magenta hair, her eyes fully green and her clothes slowly turning black. Maleficent was turning Audrey into another her; you could even see horns starting to protrude from the top of her head.

You looked around, you were back at Auroria castle, on one of the spires, hundreds of feet in the air. “The perfect bait” Maleficent muttered, turning towards the courtyard where her daughter still was and sending bolts of magic into the air, cackling as she did. Celia screamed, the bolts of magic hurting her ears as they cracked like thunder. “Celia?!” Mal yelled out from below, hearing the young vk’s scream of fear and panic. “Come on Malsy~! Save your little friends like the hero you are!” Maleficent cackled, slamming her scepter into the stone flooring as purple smoke swirled around Mal, building up until Mal’s dragon form flew out, circling in the castle in hopes to find an opportunity of attack and rescue.

Mal hovered in front of her mother, sending a blast of fire directly at her, only for it to bounce off a magic shield. “Going to have to do better than that my dear~!” Maleficent laughed out, voice cruel and taunting. You huffed, telling Celia to stay low as you slowly got up and braced yourself for impact. “if I can make Gaston cower at the sight of me, you won't be a challenge” you muttered to yourself, launching forward and slamming into Maleficent, throwing her off balance and nearly getting the scepter out of her grip.

“Foolish brat!” Maleficent screamed, sending her boney elbow into your sternum and you hit the floor, gasping for air and scrambling to get to your feet “Brave one you are” Maleficent snapped, creating another shield as Mal blasted her with fire again “too brave.” You dodged the first wave of magic Maleficent sent at you, doubling over as the 2nd hit you in the stomach. “fuck-“ you coughed, gasping as the 3rd wrapped around your throat and held you over the edge of the castle, Mal roaring in magic as you were now right in the way of battle.

“I’ll make sure to give your little boyfriend your love” Maleficent cooed, snapping her fingers. You suddenly dropped, screaming as you plummeted towards the stone ground of Auroria castle. You heard your name be screamed, and you turned your head towards the voice, seeing Harry running towards you, hook left behind and tears of pure terror streaming down his cheeks. You heard Maleficent cackle and something hit your chest, sparking across your skin and you screamed out in pain, it felt like you were struck by lightning. Moments after that, the world around you started going dark, your body started to lose feeling, and the noise around you dimmed.

“I’ll give you this one thing child” Maleficent's voice cooed in your ear “For you courage? You die a painless death, a sleep like death in fact~” as she cackled; everything went black, and you hit the ground. Hard.

Harry screamed, thunder roared across the sky, and the ember in Mal’s grip flared brighter than the stars above.

“(Y/N)!!!”

-end of part 7-

 yep, that happened. hopefully i’ve made/will make the final battle better than the canon/og version~!!!!! im having too much fun hurting (y/n)/Harry lol, p8 most likely will not be within the next three days like usual, i got lucky that today i even uploaded/finished p7! so just-keep an eye out lol

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my fav fics i've written so far(that are completed)

Part of your world(Rewrite ver)

Regained passion

once upon a December

once upon a dream

poyw 2.0/revise

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Reprise 2.0 - Harry Hook x reader - Part 8 - Battles and heartbreak

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Harry couldn’t breathe, watching as you plummeted towards the stone ground. One moment you were behind him on the back, the next you were just-gone. He nearly crashed trying to stop, looking back to see you nowhere in sighed, you hadn’t just fallen off, you were-gone. He went to tell Uma that but they heard Celia’s scream, pink lightning shooting across the darkening sky. “Maleficent” Uma snapped, tumbling off the bike as she and Harry raced back towards the castle, seeing Mal’s dragon form flying above, circling a particular spire where Uma could just barely make out the form of possessed Audrey and-oh holy shit!

“(Y/N)!” Harry screamed out your name, dropping his hook and rushing towards you as Maleficent dangled you over the edge after you tackled her, then she dropped you with a cruel laugh. You looked at him, tears in your eyes, screaming in pain as a bolt of lightning hit your chest; then your eyes closed, as if in sleep.

And you hit the ground with a sickening crack “(Y/N)!!!” Harry screamed again, losing his balance on the castle steps and crawling over to your limp body, sobbing as he pulled you into his arms. “no, no nononono (y/n) ye can’t do this ta me, ye cant!” Harry cried out, holding you close, ear pressed to your chest, hoping for any sign of life.

Nothing, no beating of your heart, no rise of your chest-and-and. Harry pulled back, feeling something warm and wet on his hands and knees, scream-sobbing as he saw your blood all over him, pooling on the stone he was kneeling on, all coming from the back of your head. “no-please-(y/n) no” Harry cried out, holding you close as Maleficent laughed from above, holding Celia hostage as Mal tried to attack, doing her best not to hurt Celia.

So consumed by his sudden grief, Harry didn’t notice as Mal and Uma attacked Maleficent, the sorceress suddenly overwhelmed by the daughter of Ursula, enough to where Mal had fully pulled back, staring wide-eyed as Uma flashed around as quick as lightning. It would strike, Uma would appear, attacking Maleficent, thunder would roar, and Uma would be gone.

Maleficent couldn’t understand it, how had a puny nobody like Ursula’s daughter gained this much power? Where had she gotten this magic to control the very skies above? Maleficent let out a couch as her stomach was kicked, sending her off the spire and towards the courtyard. She teleported just in time and tumbled safely into the grass.

She growled as she stood, Uma and Mal landing in front of her, both staring her down. Mal huffed, clutching the glowing ember in her grip, glancing down as it sparked and glowed, trying to…get to something it seemed. She glanced back at you, eyes widening as she saw Harry cradling your lifeless body, your eyes closed and face peaceful as if in sleep.

‘oh gods, mom what did you do?’ Mal thought, unable to rip her eyes away from the sorrowful scene. Harry sobbed over your body, face buried in your neck, your blood soaking into his skin and clothes. Maleficent took the opportunity of Mal’s distraction and sent a powerful blast of magic at her, one that would’ve majorly hurt Mal if not for her quick reaction and counterattack with the ember.

Uma stood, waiting to see if Mal would need her help as Mal and Maleficent held each other in place, the scepter against the ember, daughter against mother. Mal grit her sharp teeth, hissing as she began to get pushed back, having never known how to truly use the ember. ‘you’re only half hades’ her father's words played over and over in her head ‘the ember won't do everything for you that it does for me’. The ember sparked and suddenly dimmed, cracking as the scepter overpowered it, throwing Mal back and forcing her to go back into her human form to prevent injury “Shit!” Uma yelped; throwing up a wall of water to protect herself as Maleficent laughed, turned to her, and attacked.

Celia raced down the spire steps, finally making it to the courtyard after running through countless confusing halls. “(y/n)!” Celia cried out, her hands covering her mouth as she saw you and Harry, kneeling in a pool of your blood “(y/n)” Celia sobbed, turning to look at the battle, Uma twisting around and sending waves and whips of water that she summoned from the air, the trees, the grass, towards Maleficent.

Uma yelped as lightning struck her, burning her side as it crackled against her skin “fuck!” Uma gasped as she was thrown to the side, the wind knocked out of her as Maleficent cackled. “you will never win against me! I! the mistress of all evil, will rise and rule again!” the scepter glowed brightly in the possessed Audrey’s hand,  the princess looking more and more like the fae sorceress with each passing second, her horns growing bigger as Maleficent took further control of Audrey’s body.

Mal stared down at the cracked ember within her hands, no…nononononono! “no” she whispered, desperately trying to, somehow, mend the crack, but when she pushed the ember together, it split; leaving Mal with nothing but two pieces of coal. “no.” she sat back on her heels, tears streaming down her cheeks as her mother laughed.

Harry peaked up from you, sniffing as he cradled your slowly cooling body against his, Celia holding your limp hand, tears streaming down both their cheeks. He looked at Uma, who struggled to stand, blood running down her side, her clothes torn and burnt from the strike of lightning.

“insignificant fools, thinking you could defeat me. The mistress of all evil” Maleficent cooed, taunting her daughter and ‘friends’. “you are nothing but idiotic children hoping to beat something greater than you. Still hoping to be more than what you’ve been told.” She spoke directly to her daughter at this “Such an impressive display of kindness, of goodness, for what? to lose it all? To your own mother? you could’ve been great Mal, but you gave it all up-“ Maleficent gestured around, to the castle, to Auradon, to Celia “for this. For a boy, for friends. I told you; you had no need or room for love in your life, and look where that got you. Defeated, abandoned, by both of your parents.”

Maleficent laughed again, blasting Uma back down when she tried to rush her “oh stay down you brat, I’ll deal with you and your pirate boy in a moment…but he’s a little preoccupied with his little love~” Harry glared at Maleficent, his eyes flashing red “oh how scary~ and how sweet~ she sent her love by the way, right before she fell. I could see it in her eyes, she just wanted to tell you one last time, that she loved you oh so much”

Harry tried to stand, but he couldn’t, his strength ripped out of him, unable to stand under the weight of your death. Maleficent cackled once again, green lightning coursing across the darkened sky. “oh how wonderful~ a perfect way to come back into power~” she turned to the forest, where Mal’s friends and fiancée were waiting as stone statues. “And I think the first thing I’ll do at sunrise, is take care of all your little distractions, starting with your precious king.” Mal snapped her head up to look her mother in the eyes, her breathing becoming labored as her magic boiled beneath her skin, a fire licking within her gut.

Maleficent just laughed, like she did when Mal was a kid and she had skinned her knee, or when she had cried about losing her “new” paint can, or when she told her she loved her. No. She wouldn't let Maleficent just-stand there, and laugh as she destroyed everything Mal cared about, she wouldn’t let her hurt Uma, she wouldn’t let her hurt Harry, she wouldn’t let her hurt Celia and the gods be dammed if she ever laid a hand on Ben, or Evie, or Jay, or Carlos.

“FUCK YOU!” Mal screamed out, tears trailing down her face as her mother just pouted at her, not realizing Mal was tapping into something very powerful as all her friends came to mind, every memory in Auradon, every time Ben smiled, when Evie talked about bringing more kids to Auradon, when Carlos invented something new, or when Jay gave her hugs randomly.

She wasn’t going to let her mother ruin her life. Not again, never again. “Say that again darling, I didn’t hear you~” Maleficent cooed, her smile dropping as Mal’s eyes glowed a bright, vile, green, her body starting to pulse with a new blue glow. “FUCK.YOU!” Mal screamed again, her voice echoing as huge wings spread from her shoulders, and the blue glow turned to fire, condensing in her arms, legs, and hair.

Maleficent took a large step back, not expecting the sudden power surge that had come from her daughter, who got to her feet, her teeth bared at Maleficent “I’m not letting you destroy my future; I’m not letting you hurt Uma, or Ben, or Evie, or my boys, I won’t let you hurt anyone else, ever again. Now.” Her fists flared to life with blue fire, the same fire beginning to rise from her eyes. “let.Audrey.go.”

Maleficent scoffed, as if some little power up would scare her “as if-AGH” Maleficent was blasted to the side by a cyclone of water, Uma once again on her feet, her necklace glowing brightly at the clouds above crackling with lightning. “you heard the bitch, let Audrey go” Uma snapped, and Mal smirked, the two girls staring Maleficent down, who snarled and got to her feet, sweeping her cape out of the way. “foolish girls, I will destroy-AH!” she was tripped, a shadow pulling at her feet and tugging her away. “HOW DARE-“ Maleficent gasped in pain, suddenly flung back by a strong kick, Harry reeling his foot back in as he glared down at Maleficent. “Don’ think that’s all yer getting, ye killed (y/n)” Harry snarled, his eyes glowing red, and Maleficent felt a spike of fear run through her chest. She had heard the stories of Hook’s curse, and how dangerous it was, but she hadn’t known that the curse was passed down to his son.

She attempted to teleport away, to regain her advantage, but Mal blasted her with blue fire, burning Maleficent’s clothes and skin. She screamed in pain, her teleportation spell failing as she lost concentration. She felt a fist against her face, sending her back to the ground, Harry standing above her, his knuckles bloody with her now broken and bleeding nose. She tried to insult them, to ruin their confidence, to get her bearings back.

But each time she got up, each time she tried to speak, someone would stop her, be it Harry with his physical attacks, or Celia tugging at Maleficent's shadow and tripping her up, or Mal with her new magic, or Uma soaking her to the bone with water that felt like concrete when it hit her. “ENOUGH” Maleficent slammed her scepter into the floor, creating a strong shield to protect herself “IDIOTIC CHILDREN, I WILL KILL YOU ALL!” Mal took to the skies, blasting the shield with powerful blasts of iridescent magic. Uma moved at what felt like supersonic speed, lightning flashing each time she took a step, sending torrents of water at the shield.

Harry and Celia took a step back, knowing they were almost useless against the magic barrier, so they would wait until the opportune moment to attack. Uma noticed that Maleficent hadn’t guarded the ground below her, and she smirked, raising her hands in one fluid motion, draining the grass below Maleficent’s feet and capturing her within a sphere of water. Maleficent gasped, suddenly out of air and unable to concentrate long enough to think of a spell to escape. “two choices maleficent” Uma said in a calm voice, her eyes glowing with her shell. “Either release Audrey, or die. Only fair for what you did to (y/n)”

Harry glanced back at your body, tears burning in his eyes as he looked at your limp form, lying the same way he left you, one of your hands gently laid across your waist. Maleficent just let out a garbled threat, choking as water entered her lungs. Uma rose her brow, clenching her hand to pressurize the water around Maleficent.

All at once, Maleficent released Audrey, the princess's limp body dropping to the dead grass as she was released from the sphere, Maleficent's shadowy soul flew up, only to scream out as Mal blasted her “I’m done with your bullshit mother” Mal snarled, bringing her hands together and in a bright flash of light, a small black and green gem dropped to the ground.

Everyone took a deep shuddering breath, Mal and Uma going to check on Audrey as Harry turned on his heel, going to walk back to you…only to see an older woman kneeling beside your body, your limp hand in hers. “Hey” Harry whispered, almost speed-walking to you and the woman, watching the woman lean down and kissed your forehead. He watched as your body shimmed pink and green before your chest began to rise and fall, your fingers twitching “(y/n)?” Harry gasped, breaking out into a sprint as the woman sat back on her heels, a smile on her lips as Harry collapsed at your side, taking your body into his arms, feeling it warm up under his touch. He pressed his ear to your chest, sobbing as your heart beat loudly against it. “(y/n)” he pulled you tightly into his chest, rocking back and forth as the woman watched him with a smile.

“Thank yeh” he cried out, looking up to the woman, her purple eyes warm and kind “Thank ye so much-i-I” Harry devolved back into ugly yet relieved sobs, just so happy you were alive. “You’re welcome Harry,” the woman said, her voice like a mother, the skin next to her eyes crinkling as she smiled “I could not bear to let her die, when I brought her here in the first place” Harry looked up at that, this…this woman brought you here? How? “Persephone?” the woman, Persephone apparently, turned at Uma’s voice, her and Mal staring at her in awe “no fuckin’ way-why-how?” Uma stuttered out, gesturing to the goddess in disbelief; Persephone simply nodded to your still sleeping, yet alive, body. “I am the reason she’s here, I could not let her die” Harry thought back to your sudden burst of energy when the knights were attacking, and the odd shift of energy back when FG had sent you back. “you” Harry whispered, holding you close to his chest as he stood, towering over the just shorter goddess of spring “yeh kept (y/n) safe when I couldn’t…thank you”

Persephone smiled and nodded “It was my pleasure Harry” she turned her eyes down to you, frowning a bit “but I’m not sure why she isn’t waking up, I healed her of all her injuries.” Harry looked down at you, frowning when he realized you hadn’t woken up yet…but if Persephone had healed you, then…shouldn't you be waking up? “(y/n)?” Harry said quickly, shaking you gently. Nothing. Not a twitch or a change of breathing. You were dead asleep.

Uma walked up to him, her shell glowing as she reached out and put her hand on your forehead “wake up” she commanded, furrowing her brows when nothing happened. “Wake up!” she commanded again, her eyes glowing with her hand and shell. Nothing. Uma called Mal over and she quickly ran towards Uma, folding her wings in till they disappeared in a purple flash, frowning as she looked at your face “why isn’t she…?” Mal trailed off, placing both hands on your body and muttering a spell under her breath, swallowing hard when nothing happened. She glanced at Harry, then said the spell again, panic laced in her eyes as she stepped back “i-I can't wake her up…Audrey too” Mal glanced back at Audrey, who was dead asleep, her breathing just like yours. “i-I think my mom got one last hit in, on both of them. Eternal sleep like death…”

Harry audibly growled, tightening his grip on you as Ben and the others came riding out of the forest, all looking terrified for what they would stumble upon only to see a sleeping Audrey, a goddess, and the others all crowding around you and Harry. “She ain't dead though, neither is tha’ princess” Harry snapped, and Mal slowly nodded, wringing her hands together “I think this might be a slow uptake” Mal muttered, squeezing her eyes shut as Harry let out a painfilled yell, ducking his head down and bringing you closer to rest your head in his neck “Fuck” he sobbed, tears soaking into your top and skin.

Evie stepped closer, her hands covering her mouth in shock at seeing your near lifeless body. Harry looked up at her, nodding back down at your form “Do-do ye got any more of those-those anti-sleep potion things?” Harry asked quietly, meeting Evie halfway as she nodded and pulled out the smallest vile of the neon green potion, carefully pouring it into your mouth.

Harry waited for you to wake up as soon as it hit your tongue, just like it had worked for the boys and Dizzy. But there was nothing, no change in breathing, no twitch in your eyes, nothing. “Fuck” Harry gasped out, tears streaming down his cheeks rapidly “FUCK!” Harry could barely stand, so overwhelmed by the weight of your sudden death, revival, and now your inability to wake up. He collapsed, holding you tight in his arms. “please, please please, please wake up love, please i-I can’t-please” Harry whispered into your neck, his arms wrapped around you as if you were his last hope. You continued to sleep, screaming at Harry from behind the void of the spell, crying out to him ‘JUST KISS ME GODDAMIT!’ but nothing would go through, you just continued to breathe evenly and deeply.

“C’mon,” Ben said as he stepped next to Harry, setting his hand on his shoulder “let’s get inside” Harry nodded slowly, carefully standing and walking behind the group as Jay carried Audrey inside her family castle, Aurora and Phillip racing out to meet him, both crying out for their daughter.

Audrey was soon set on her bed, her boots and accessories being taken off by her parents as the vks and Ben stood around the room, Harry by the door with you still in his arms, tears streaming down his face. It was quiet, deathly quiet. Audrey’s parents were fretting over their sleeping daughter as Mal stood at the edge of the bed, standing in a pool of guilt, knowing she had indirectly and directly caused all of this.

As Mal apologized, one of the good fairies that had arrived only a few minutes earlier led Harry into the hall and guided him into an empty guest room “She can stay here until we find out how to wake her up, I’ve already gotten permission from Phillip and Rose” the blue fairy, Merryweather, said; her voice soft. Harry croaked out his thanks and set you gently on the bed, sinking to his knees next to it as the fairy nodded and left, going back to Audrey.

As Harry sobbed next to your sleeping form, begging you to wake up, everyone piled into the room, minus Aurora, Phillip, and the faires. Evie walked up to your other side, placing her hands on your arm, frowning at your body temperature. She put her fingers on your neck, biting the inside of her cheek as she felt your pulse was slower than it shoulder be “She’s slipping away, just like Audrey” Evie muttered, Mal hanging her head as she grit her teeth in frustration, both at her lack of control and being unable to help. “Fuck” Mal muttered, ruffling her hair as Harry intertwined your fingers with this, pressing your slowly growing cold fingers to his cheek. Mal bit the inside of her cheek, sharing a look with Evie before she sighed, bringing out the two pieces of ember and clicking them back together like a puzzle piece. “There’s only two people that could do something about this, and one of them is…Hades” Mal muttered, knowing her dad might be able to help you and Audrey, Mal knew she wasn’t skilled enough to draw away the magic trapping yours and Audrey’s body’s, but FG and Hades might be.

“Hades?” Ben exclaimed, crossing his arms as he stared wide-eyed at Mal, Persephone entering the room at her husband's name “no, he wouldn’t do it, I wouldn’t risk it!” Mal stared at him, glanced at Persephone, who nodded gently with a smile, and Mal looked back at Ben “he might do it for me” Mal muttered, not really wanting to admit her parentage to a deadbeat dad; but for Harry, and for Audrey, she would have to, if only to convince Ben to send someone to grab the god of the undead .“He’s-he’s my dad”

Ben stared at her in shock, Carlos looked like he knew it all along, Jay looked a bit dumbfounded, and Harry didn’t care, just staring at your sleeping face “I-okay?” Ben stuttered, rubbing the back of his head “um-that’s…wow” Mal sighed, staring at Ben “I know, it’s a lot to take in, mom even told everyone my dad was human, even though I knew the truth…but-I’m not lying, and he might help…we could even” Mal gestured to Persephone who straightened up as Mal pointed at her “use Persephone to bribe him? I mean…I don’t really think he cares about me, but we all know what she means to him”

Ben looked a bit disturbed at the prospect of Mal’s dad not caring about her, but he nodded, tapping his fingers against his chin “I’ll-I’ll have to send guards to get him” he muttered, Uma glanced over at you and Harry, then sighed “maybe I could hitch a ride” she muttered, knowing she would have to go back to make sure the isle would be in order, to make sure it survived, and the kids were protected after the barrier was closed forever. Everyone looked at her, Harry whipping around to stare at her, his eyes rimmed with red “the isle is my home…someone needs to be there to protect it and the kids”

Uma side-eyed Mal, who suddenly realized-no one had known about her change of heart “the barrier won’t close” Mal croaked out, Uma and Ben straightening up at this announcement “Closing it won't do anything. Just make more bitter kids who will turn into villains, and it won't protect Auradon, it’ll just give us false security, Villains can come from anywhere;…we can just…I dunno, up security.” Mal turned to Ben “I should’ve never let your dad pressure me to make that choice Ben, I’m sorry I pressured you into making it, and I should’ve never thought of it. I’m sorry I tried to take away your dream, and I’m sorry I lied.” As she finished her sentence, she turned to Uma and her friends, staring at Evie and Carlos the longest. “I’m a bad friend and a bad leader” Mal muttered, closing her eyes as she sighed, looking back at Ben “I think I’ll need more classes before I even think about becoming queen”

Ben stared at her for a moment, then slowly nodded, realizing that Mal wasn’t ready to be his queen yet, and also realizing; that maybe he shouldn't have been king so young as well. They were both only 19, they had plenty of time for Mal to learn. “okay” Ben whispered, running his hands through his hair, looking back at Uma “…you’re still gonna go back?” she just nodded, but this time-it was only to stay until she made sure every kid that needed or wanted to, was off the isle.

She felt hands on her shoulders, an odd wet feeling soaking into her shirt. She looked up, seeing a nearly numb Harry, smiling down at her “you’ll need yer first mate~” Harry said quietly, bumping his head into hers as she leaned back towards him, taking his bloodied hand in hers. “but I ain't leavin’ without ‘er” Harry said firmly, nodding back at you. And Ben nodded, and he would make sure you were woken up before FG did anything to send you back.

Speaking of FG, she, Jane, Doug, and Gil burst into the room, the wand in FG’s hand “she’s back?” FG asked, furrowing her brows at the sight of you. Harry stepped protectively in front of your body, glaring down at the woman who had separated you from him last time. FG licked her lips nervously, going to tell Harry she had to send you back to just keep you alive.

But Persephone stepped forward, her eyes stern. “she will not be going back until she and Harry have enough time together, surely you will give them that?” FG stared at the goddess, then stepped back, nodding sheepishly. She was only a fairy, nothing against the goddess of the underworld. “good” The goddess said, nodding back towards your body “now, let's see if your wand will work, everyone has tried, yet nothing has stuck” FG frowned again “what? how is that possible? not even Persephone’s?” she asked, completely confused, no one’s magic had worked to remove a simple sleeping spell?

She moved forward, waving her wand above your body…and waited…nothing. she tried again, and again, tried a different spell, a cleansing spell. She kept trying, each time Harry only got more distraught until he was on his knees beside you, his jaw clenched so hard it hurt. “i-I” FG finally stuttered, completely magically exhausted, her hands trembling as she backed away from your body “I can't wake her up,-I just-I don’t-….it’s like-her body won't accept the magic…I’ve only seen this once before, a good couple hundred years ago, a similar curse to Maleficent's famous one, was put on a prince; not to be awoken by any magic…I fear Maleficent has used that same curse.” Harry looked at FG in pure terror, wondering what that meant for you “I’m afraid….I’m afraid no magic can awaken (y/n)”

Mal stepped up; her brows furrowed “but the prince? How did he wake up? And what about true love's kiss? Works every time?” FG shook her head sadly “The prince died” Harry’s eyes widened at FG’s words and he desperately grappled onto your arm, tears once again streaming down his cheeks “his parents tried everyone he was close to, anyone he ever showed interest in, even the girl he was engaged to but…nothing. I’m not sure this spell can be bypassed”

Harry looked at Persephone, hoping she knew more about the story, but she was frowning, as if remembering something. “I remember that prince, that curse is even older than me. I remember Zeus talking about being prayed upon to help him, but even he could not awaken the prince…oh my dear (y/n)” Persephone sighed heavily, burying her face behind her hands as Harry lost all feeling in his legs, nearly hitting his head on the nightstand next to the bed.

“No,” Harry whispered, feeling his eyes burn as he stared at you. He felt Gil’s arm on his shoulder, squeezing it tightly “no…no no NO NO NO! NO!” Harry screamed out, standing abruptly, turning to FG and the others “I WON’T ACCEPT THIS, SHE CANNE DIE, NOT-NOT AGAIN, I WON’T FUCKIN’ LET YE SCENTACE ‘ER TA DEATH! I WON’T LOSE HER!!”

They all just stared at him, just…resigned and sad. “NO!” Harry screamed out again, turning and punching through the wall, Jane and Mal jumping at the sudden action “I WON’T LET HER, I WON’T LET YEH KILL HER!” FG noticed his gleaming red eyes and closed her own, turning her head away as she pointed her wand at him and sent him off to sleep, just for a few hours, to let him calm down “I’m sorry Harry” she whispered as Harry dropped into Gil’s arms, his face red and wet with tears. She waved her wand again and he was clean of your blood, doing the same for you. She then turned the bed into a queen-sized mattress and gestured for Gil to set Harry down next to you.

Gil did as told, frowning down at his extremely distraught friend. “let’s go talk about this more outside, give him some time with her alone” FG whispered, she and the others walking out after her, Uma stayed back for a moment, moving to stand next to you and leaning down to kiss your forehead “Don’t die on us (y/n), Harry needs you…I need you” she whispered, running her hands through Harry’s sweat-soaked hair and walking out of the room, closing the door behind her.

Harry took a shuddering breath in his sleep, plagued by nightmares of your death, of you never waking up, of him being forced to leave you behind. Of Fairy godmother telling him you belonged in your world, that your true love awaited you there. And she would send you back with no hesitation, leaving him broken and alone.

Deep within the void of the spell, you stared towards the space where Harry should be, feeling your eyes burn with unshed tears. “oh Harry, just-get-get your dumbass brain in order n’ kiss me” you whispered, your voice the only thing that responded within that void “it worked before, it can work again”

-end of part 8-

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Reprise 2.0 - Harry Hook x reader - Part 6 - Proper Apology

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Mal stared at you and Uma as you both indulged in some of Jane’s cake, Celia right next to Uma, having her apparently 2nd slice of cake (Uma told her no more after that). Mal then sighed, telling herself to get over herself and just-thank Uma…without Uma, she wouldn’t have any clue about where Audrey…her mother, might be. Mal wouldn’t have realized she wasn’t alone in all of this.

She stepped forward, one hand landing on the back of your chair, the other, dangling at her side awkwardly “that-that was a good idea” Uma looked up at her, glancing at you and Celia before realizing Mal was talking directly to her. “to check Audrey’s room…now we know where to go…thank you.” Uma blinked, twice, three times; then her brows furrowed, leaning backward in her chair; away from Mal.

“Is there an insult in there that I missed?” Uma said, clearly not trusting this…’nice’ Mal. Mal pressed her lips together, she had almost felt offended, that Uma didn’t trust her or her words but…Uma had every reason to not trust her. Mal had been just-horrible to her from birth, even when they had been ‘friends’. “I just…wanted to thank you…” Mal muttered, kicking her foot slightly. You blinked up at her, shrugging at Uma as Celia stared at her, as if waiting for a response.

Uma blinked at Mal, then turned away, finishing off her slice of cake and grabbing another. Mal smiled, but she knew she would have to properly apologize if Uma was ever going to slightly trust her again. She just had to figure out how to do it.

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“Know where you need to go?” Maleficent snapped in Audrey's voice, gripping the scepter tightly in her first as she looked down at the image of her daughter, talking to the puny daughter of Ursula. “you won't be going anywhere Malsy.” Maleficent smirked up at Chad, who was quite literally shivering in his shoes “what's wrong with you?” Maleficent snapped, slamming the butt of the scepter on the floor, the sound echoing around the cottage just like it used to “you wanted this, you joined me willingly, you offered to be my lackey. Are you going back on this?” Maleficent took slow careful steps towards Chad, the terrified son of Cinderella backing up with each step she took “you chose this Chad, you chose to follow Audrey into the abyss. You are a fool to run because of your fear” Maleficent hissed, not realizing that she had referred to Audrey, while in Audrey’s body, in the third person.

Chad stared at her, and Maleficent could see the cogs turning in his head “not as dumb as I thought eh?” Maleficent muttered, tapping her fingers against the scepter. Chad glanced at her eyes, then at her shadow; which no longer looked like Audrey, it was taller and had horns. He swallowed harshly, deciding not to stand on the sidelines anymore.

He jumped forward, grabbing the scepter and tugging hard, actually ripping it away from the surprised Maleficent’s grip “i-holy shit I did it” Chad muttered, frozen still in his surprising victory. Maleficent just curled her lip at him “you’re more like your parents than I assumed” she snapped, commanding the scepter back into her hand and blasting Chad back. His back slammed against the stone and wood wall, his head hitting the floor as he fell. Maleficent eyed the closet next to him and tilted her head, chads unconscious body sliding in and the door locking as it closed. “fool” Maleficent muttered, a devilish smirk on her lips as she looked back down at her daughter and Uma, the two of them now alone as Celia and that (y/n) girl went off somewhere. Where? She didn’t care, she had more important matters to attend to.

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Mal looked up from her slice of cake, poking it with her fork as Uma dug into her slice of cake. Mal felt a bit guilty for letting so many people eat Jane’s birthday cake, one of which Carlos had spent countless hours designing and looking all over Auradon city for a baker that would make it just right. But, at least Jane would get one slice? courtesy of Evie and (y/n); they had taken a large slice and stashed it away in the fridge.

Mal tapped her fork on the plate, watching as Uma licked her lips, glancing back at the cake; debating on whether or not to get another slice but she shook her head. Wasn’t worth the sugar crash she would definitely feel later “So I, um,” Mal started quietly, pointedly looking down at her plate “might’ve…missed the boat by a lot by uh…not-not letting you join the gang n calling you shrim-“ Mal stopped herself, why in the hell had she almost called Uma by that hated name if she was trying to apologize. God, she was the worst at apologies, even in Auradon she didn’t do it a lot, maybe once or twice in a blue moon.

…wow, that…really wasn’t a good thing. Mal looked up, seeing Uma starting at her, eyes cold and unyielding; waiting for Mal to continue “im sorry” Mal forced out, deciding to rip off the Band-Aid and just let it all out, pushing her pride out of the way and make way for a new bridge. Uma looked genuinely surprised by Mal’s words, she had never heard those words from Mal, ever. it just made Mal feel even worse, but this wasn't about making herself feel better, it was about righting the many wrongs she had done against Uma. “I’m sorry” it came out easier that time, and then everything flooded out.

“I’m sorry for bullying you, I’m sorry for the shrimp thing, I’m sorry for calling you that stupid name, I’m sorry I wasn’t a better friend, I’m sorry that I hurt you” Mal took a deep breath, covering her face with one hand, her fork dropping on the plate “I was such an idiot and I still am, I’m sorry for being so damn rude to you earlier and-fuck thank you for helping me…when you really didn’t have to, you had every right to tell me to fuck off and leave with the boys and (y/n)” Mal sighed, leaning back in her chair, avoiding Uma’s shocked eyes. “I guess what im really trying to say…im sorry” Mal ended quietly, not really sure how to say it another way.

She didn’t look up at Uma, she could hardly breathe. Then she felt a hand over hers, warm and familiar. She looked up, to see Uma smiling, not reaching her eyes but, it was thankful “that’s all I really wanted to hear” Uma muttered, and really-it was. She just wanted Mal to admit she had done Uma wrong and say ‘I’m sorry’, she had waited nearly 10 years to hear those words, and finally she got them. “I accept your apology” Mal nodded with a smile, knowing what Uma meant.

‘I do not forgive you, and will not forget, but I won't be hostile’ and Mal understood because that was the isle kid way. She squeezed Uma’s hand back ‘I understand, thank you’. The two girls stared at each other for a moment before a loud crack startled them, they both launched to their feet, staring wide-eyed as they saw some sort of- pinkish shimmer move over the windows and doors. “Mom” Mal whispered, racing towards the patio doors and tugging at them, only to be blasted back by a bright flash of magic.

Uma caught Mal’s body, cradling her as Mal stared at the doors horrified “she-she trapped us-FUCK!” Mal screamed out, getting out of Uma’s arms, holding herself up on the chair next to her. (y/n), Celia, Evie, and Doug rushed into the room, the girls doing a quick check up on the sleeping vks behind them before collecting with Mal and Uma, Evie taking Mal’s shoulder as (y/n) took Uma’s hand.

“what's going on?” Doug asked, jumping back and grabbing Celia’s shoulders, pushing her to stand between (y/n) and Mal, trying to protect the youngest. She glanced up at him for a moment then down at her shadow, nodding towards the doors. Her shadow saluted and rocketed to the doors, bouncing back as it hit the barrier blocking the outside word. Celia winced, commanding her shadow back to her side, shaking her head at (y/n) who glanced down at her curiously. “shadow can't get out, im no use” Celia grumbled, feeling utterly useless.

Mal huffed, calling her magic and throwing her hands up, her eyes and palms glowing bright green. “I’ve had enough of this game of fear/now back off and disappear!” Mal yelled out, the dome surrounding Evie’s house flashing purple for a split moment, but her spell did nothing. Her mother's magic and the scepter were too powerful for Mal on her own. “Fuck!” Mal screamed, rubbing her palm in distress “I’m not strong enough, I can't break through”

(y/n) groaned, stepping away from Uma and speeding towards the doors, Evie doing the same, the two slamming their shoulders against the patio doors together. They creaked and groaned, some of the glass cracking under the pressure of (y/n)’s shoulder but they didn’t budge, the magic dome only shoving them back. (y/n) landed on her back while Evie caught herself on her couch, huffing at their loss. “dammit!” Evie yelled, clenching her fists “How in the hell are we going to do anything to save Auradon stuck in here?!”

(y/n) nodded in agreement, rubbing her shoulder as it flared with pain. “This is so not like the movie what the fuck?” (y/n) said quietly, mostly talking to herself. Evie spared a glance at her but turned back to the doors as they cracked, the dome pushing onto the doors and windows as if to seal everything airtight.

Uma looked down at her necklace, remembering what she had Mal and done together back at the castle, what you told them to do. ‘You two wanna work together for once? You can probably overload Audrey’s magic and short circuit it’ Together. They had to work together. Uma stepped up, holding out her hand to Mal, who just glanced at it confused; completely overwhelmed by the situation “Together” Uma said, firmly; in the same voice she used when commanding her crew “Together we can overpower it, short circuit the magic like the knights”

Uma could see the lightbulb go off in Mal’s eyes and she nodded, taking Uma’s hand and they turned to face the dome just outside the patio doors, the ember within Uma’s necklace sparking to life as it connected with Mal. “we’ve had enough of this game of fear/now back off and disappear!”

In a bright flash of teal and purple-blue light, bursting out in waves from Uma and Mal’s connected hands, the dome shattered, and Maleficent was forcefully disconnected from watching her daughter and ‘friends’. She screamed in rage, pacing about the cottage for a moment, watching her scepter as she attempted to regain control. Nothing. Mal and shrimpy had somehow severed the connection completely, and Maleficent had no way to watch them.

She huffed, disappearing into smoke and leaving the cottage, knowing they would soon be on their way here and Maleficent wasn’t going to be caught by some foolish teenagers. (most of them were 19 but still, teenagers) She found herself on the tallest spires of Aurora’s castle and she grinned, perfect. She could even see a bit of the cottage from here, all she had to do now was wait. And she was perfectly good at that.

Back in the castle, Mal took a deep sigh of relief, squeezing Uma’s hand in thanks before releasing it, holding her now free hand to her chest as she felt her heart beat so rapidly she thought it was about to jump out. “Easier when you work together, ain't it~?” Evie teased, calling back to her attempt to get everyone to willingly work together back at the castle. Mal and Uma snorted; Mal only being further reminded that she wasn’t alone in protecting Auradon. And she further made up her mind about talking to Ben after all this was over about keeping the barrier open and simply increasing security.

She knew he would be overjoyed; he was the reason she was here in the first place. He deserved to have his dream continue instead of being shattered at the first sign of danger. She smiled at the thought of her fiancé, her eyes catching onto her engagement ring. As she was distracted by her thoughts, Celia separated from the group and looked out the patio doors as she noticed a group moving towards the castle, smiling as she realized who it was. “Hey~” Celia sang, turning to look at you and Mal “it’s the boys~!” you and Mal gasped happily, your boys were back. Since you were closer to the doors, you threw them open and ran towards Harry, who melted at the sight of you, taking his hand from his shoulder to take you into his arms, pressing his cheek to the side of your head “love” he said breathlessly, rubbing his thumb against your waist.

As you were reuniting with Harry, Mal ran into Ben’s arms, Uma did a small handshake with Gil, Celia jumped over to Jay, Evie gave a big hug to Carlos, and Doug wished Jane a happy birthday as they hugged. As you pulled away from Harry, you noticed the torn fabric on his left shoulder, gasping as you saw the almost healed bite wounds “Harry!” you almost yelled, everyone turning to look at you as you did, tracing the outside of Harry’s wound with your fingers “what happened?!”

“Stone lions, one went after Gil” Harry explained, wincing as you put the smallest amount of pressure on the still aching wounds “pushed ‘im out the way, got the brunt of its teeth.” He took a deep breath as you pulled away, letting Uma get close to heal him the rest of the way. She muttered a small spell under her breath, and the wound was gone, not even a scar. His jacket and undershirt were melded back together as well, and it was like the bite never happened. Harry looked to be feeling new as well, the tiredness in his eyes gone. “thank ye cap’n” Harry muttered, pulling Uma into a hug which Uma gladly returned.

Mal pulled away from Ben, blinking rapidly as she finally looked at him. in her excitement to see him again, she hadn’t even realized he was different, he was a good three inches taller, covered in fur, had fangs, and-paws? “wow” Mal muttered, taking Ben’s paw in her hand and pressing her fingers into his paw pads “are you okay?” she asked him quietly, knowing one of his greatest fears was being an unloved beast just like his father was over 20 years ago. Ben smiled and nodded “yeah, im okay now. Actually kinda helped me get over it, everyone thought I looked cool” Mal smiled, knowing Carlos and Jane were the first to say that to him, and she pulled him into another hug.

Jay tapped Gil on the shoulder, handing him an orange, smiling as Gil gasped lightly “peel it first” Jay muttered, showing Gil how to do it with another orange, Gil eagerly followed his lead and enjoyed the new fruit in his hands. “okay!” Mal said, pulling away from Ben, nodding towards Uma “we think Audrey might be at Fairy cottage, the place her mom was hidden, do you have any idea where that is?” Ben nodded, he was all too aware of where it was, Audrey took him there every fairy godmother's day after they got together in freshman year “yeah, way past Auroria castle, deep in the enchanted woods. It's completely hidden and the path is almost non-existent to keep it that way. It’ll be midnight by the time we get there” Ben explained, Mal starting to wring her hands together in nervousness.

“oh-“ Ben and Mal said at the same time, as if remembering something. Mal gestured for Ben to go first and he took her shoulders, looking into her eyes which told her this was very serious “Maleficent is behind it all, she possessed Audrey, and we have until sunrise to save her” Mal felt like an ice-cold bucket of water was dumped on her, she knew of the possession part; but only having till sunrise to save Audrey? That she didn’t know. Mal swallowed harshly and nodded slowly “then we better move quickly” Mal muttered, Ben nodding back in agreement, turning to look at Jane.

“do you know where your mom is?” Ben asked, and Jane shook her head, she hadn’t heard from her mother since she called her to get the wand “no, I tried calling her but the line went completely dead, i don’t think she was able to get her wand” Jane muttered, crossing her arms and sinking into Carlos’ side, who squeezed her tightly in hopes to comfort her. He pursed his lips, glancing at Jay who nodded. Carlos nodded back and pulled out a small red box with black and white ribbon that he had gotten while everyone was distracted, and handed it to Jane.

She sniffed, taking the box gently and tilting her head “I know this might be a bad time but…happy birthday Jane” Carlos whispered, smiling as Jane opened the box and smiled, tears in her eyes. She took out the necklace, which was a pink bow wrapped around a set of gold crossing bones. Their symbols together “it’s us, well, our symbols, I had Evie help me design it” Carlos said quietly, rubbing Jane’s shoulder with his hand.

She smiled up at him, and stood on her tip-toes to kiss his cheek “thank you, I love it” she whispered, handing him the necklace and letting him put it on. You watched them for a moment then turned your attention to Harry, smiling at him as he stared down at you. His eyes caught onto your necklace and he smiled, lifting up the gem with his hook “yeh still ‘ave this?” he asked quietly, laughing gently as you looked at him like he was crazy for insinuating you would get rid of it.

“duh, it’s my favorite thing, well other than.” you grabbed the curve of his hook to make a point and Harry chuckled, kissing your forehead as Ben walked up to Doug and took his shoulder, pointing out towards Auradon city “Doug” Ben started, pointing at Jane “go with Jane, we need to find Fairy godmother.” Uma stepped up, grabbing Ben’s arm to get his attention “they might need some muscle, Maleficent’s been sending some wicked offense, I don’t know what kinda magic Jane has but they gon’ need more than just them two” Ben nodded in agreement to Uma’s words, Doug only looking minorly offended.

Gil looked down at his arms, seeing the obvious bulging muscles, and offered himself as a guard “I’ll go” Gil said simply, as if him doing so; risking his life to protect Doug and Jane, wasn’t a big deal. Jane and Carlos both sighed in relief, because while they liked Doug…man was an actual stick.

“I would like that” Jane said, Carlos nodding in agreement. And it was decided; Gil would go with Jane and Doug to look for FG “Jane?” Ben said as they three started to leave, Jane turned to look at him “get the wand if you can…just in case” she shared a grim look with Ben and the others, nodding slowly. Ben’s words only set a sense of dread in the air, this wasn’t just a game, a little turf war, it was life or death. Saving Audrey or losing her and Auradon to Maleficent. Mal swallowed harshly, her fists clenched at her side, she wasn’t going to let that happen. They, the vks, Ben, you, weren’t going to let that happen.

Everyone watched the boys and Jane leave before they shuffled back inside to plan for the attack on Maleficent. Harry looked down at you, taking your hand and kissing it, pulling you into his side as you walked back inside Evie’s castle. Harry stopped as his eyes caught a flash of red and blue, and he stumbled forward into the alcove that rested behind the dining table, seeing his little Smees, asleep.

“Skipper, Sterling?” Harry whispered, kneeling beside the boys and brushing his fingers against Skipper’s cheek “oh no, me Smee’s” you frowned from your place just outside the alcove, Evie and Mal looking, kinda surprise to see Harry so…tender. They knew the twins loved Harry, everyone knew that but to see him show that same affection and care was…honestly a little surprising.

Evie gasped as she remembered the extra potions and rushed to grab three extra, leaving you alone with Harry as Mal followed after Evie to help her. You kneeled next to Harry and rubbed his back, kissing his cheek as he fretted over the young vks “they’re okay Harry, just sleeping.” He frowned, leaning into your hold as he took Sterling’s smaller wrist in his hand.

You both perked up as Evie and Mal returned, holding three small glasses of the anti sleep venom potion that woke Doug up earlier. Evie went up to Dizzy while Mal handed the two small glasses to you and Harry, to which you immediately took action and carefully poured the potion into their mouths. After a moment of waiting that felt like years, the two boys and Dizzy slowly woke up, yawning and stretching as they did.

“I’m hungry” Skipper grumbled, Sterling nodding in agreement, their eyes not yet open. Dizzy yawned, fumbling around for her glasses “same” she muttered. You, Harry, and Evie all laughed, alerting the three to your presence. Their eyes snapped open, and the twins locked right onto Harry, not noticing you just yet and Dizzy squealed as she saw Evie.

“HARRY!” the twins screamed, Uma’s cackle coming from the kitchen as the two tackled Harry to the floor. Harry let out a loud grunt, his head hitting the floor as he dropped his hook and caught the twins, letting out a few coughing laughs as the twins babbled away. “when did you get here?!” Skipper said, sterling pushing him out of the way to get into Harry's point of view “did you fill out an application!? I thought you said you wouldn’t?!” soon they were talking together and everyone else, minus Uma and you, were just-so surprised to hear them talking this much and so fast. In the last two days of them being here, their voices were basically non-existent, so to hear them talk so much in so little time was surprising.

“We missed you!” “Jay keeps trying to convince us to think hes cooler than you, but he doesn’t play pirates and navy with us so he’s lame” Jay made an offended noise, but he couldn’t keep the grin off his face as the twins continued to babble in Harry’s face, who also couldn’t stop smiling. “we’re gonna have so much fun now that you’re here!” “yeah! We can go sailing! Oh-!we can play pirates and navy for real now!”

“yeah we just need auntie (y/n) though,” Skipper said, knowing the game wasn’t as fun when you weren’t around and Sterling nodded in agreement. They froze as you giggled, and they slowly turned to you, Dizzy doing the same from her space in Evie’s arms. You waved shyly, chuckling slightly as the three vks stared at you.

Harry and Uma quickly covered their ears, smiling as the vks screamed out your name and jumped at you, tackling you to the floor in a big ol vk pile “(Y/N)!!!!” You couldn’t help but laugh as they babbled away to you, Dizzy squealing as she tightened her hold on your neck.

Evie and Harry smiled at the scene, Harry slowly standing up and crossing his arms, watching you with fond eyes. God, he had missed you so much, and he had missed seeing you with the twins. They had missed you too, so much. When they found out you left; god it was heartbreaking. They went silent for a month straight, as if protesting your leave. Harry understood, he nearly cried in front of them, god missing you hurt so bad.

Now you were back, and that pain numbed, it was still there, but it was numb. He swallowed as he thought about what would happen after this whole Maleficent situation was over, would you be sent back again?....would he be able to go with you? Would he be alone again?

He really didn’t want to lose you again. He felt Evie’s hand against his shoulder and he turned, nodding at her understanding smile “she’s not going back if I can help it” Evie whispered, squeezing his shoulder and turning, Dizzy hugging you tight once more and then following after her, telling Evie more about you and what you did on the isle with her.

Harry stared after her for a moment, then nodded slowly; it was nice….to know he had one of them on his side, knowing she didn’t want to break the two of you apart again. He turned back to you and the twins, chuckling as you carefully stood, one of the twins dangling from your arms as the other clung to you like a leech.

“help” you laughed out, holding Skipper out to him, the twin giggling as he hung from your arm. Harry rolled his eyes fondly and took the twin, setting him on his feet and then grabbing the other, the two 12-year-olds racing off into the kitchen to look for something to eat.

You tilted your head as Harry turned to look back at you, his eyes full of adoration and…something else? “Harry?” you asked quietly, crossing your arms as he walked up to you, his left hand reaching out gently and cupping your face “you good?” he just smiled, leaning into you and kissing you gently, but oh so passionately, so many emotions behind that kiss. You closed your eyes, uncrossing your arms and grabbing his shoulders, your hands trailing up until they curled into his soft hair.

He pulled away, pecked your lips one last time, and then kissed your forehead “I missed you” he rasped out, hugging you tightly as if you would disappear if he let you go. You hummed, clinging to him, hoping to tell him with your actions that you didn’t plan on leaving. Not again.

“guys!” Uma called from the kitchen, not daring to look around the corner to see you two snogging “c’mon, we gotta plan” you let out a hum of confirmation and pulled away from Harry, kissing his knuckles as you took his hand and pulled him into the kitchen, Harry ducking down to grab his hook before you left the alcove.

The planning was quiet and tense, as if everyone was dreading what was to come. It wouldn’t be easy, fighting Maleficent; from their encounters with her magic, it was easy to tell she was getting stronger by the hour; and who knew how powerful she would be by the time they got to her.

But soon the plan is set, Mal, Uma, Harry, and Jay would be the brute force; Uma and Mal as the main magic attack while Harry and Jay would distract her with physical attacks. You and Evie would be the secondary rush, with Evie’s quick thinking and smoke bombs, and your offensive skills and odd ability to make even the vilest person fear you; the two of you would be a terrifying 2nd wind for Maleficent to deal with.

Ben and Carlos would be the 3rd and hopefully final set of attacks, Ben would use his leftover enhanced strength and speed from the beast curse, and Carlos with his terrifying intellect; would find and exploit Maleficent's weakness within Audrey’s body.

Celia would stay back with the younger vks, she fought against it, wanting to help. But her getting hurt was too much of a risk, everyone knew she could handle herself thanks to her newly discovered shadow magic, but still, too risky. So she was given a different task. Protect the twins and Dizzy. After some convincing, and being told it was an important job, she agreed, and that was that.

The plan was made, everyone agreed on it, and it was a silent ride to Fairy cottage. This was it. The final battle. The battle not just for Auradon, but for Audrey, for the isle, for everyone within that small group of heroes.

Maleficent cackled from her spot on Auroria castle’s spire, she knew they were coming, but she wouldn’t be where they thought. She would catch them by surprise, maybe take a few hostages, like that little vk and that little rat who never strayed far from Hook’s son, and then she would destroy her traitor daughter and her little friends. Maleficent chuckled, admiring her magenta hair that was slowly turning black, Audrey’s haze eyes already permanently green.

This was going to be so fun~

-end of part 6-

sorry for the lateish update! forgot to queue this up yesterday lol

Iiiii hoped yall liked that cuz im sure happy with how it turned out~ also just realized, Reprise 2.0 might be shorter than the og due to some scenes ending up in the same parts rather than being split into two separate parts, so that’s mb, but I do have some ideas for added scenes/elongated scenes so hopefully that makes up for the slightly shorter series~!

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Reprise 2.0 - Harry Hook x reader - Part 5 -The Beasts

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After arriving at the school grounds, Evie and Mal went off to look for any trace of Audrey on campus while you, Uma, and Celia went off to find her dorm room. Evie had been kind enough to give instructions to where it was, ignoring Mal as she tried to tell Evie to hurry it up. Finally, after roaming through several halls and opening the wrong doors, you made it to Audrey's….VERY pink room.

“Hey, guys?” you called out as you walked into Audrey's room, hands on your hips as you spun around to get a better look. Uma and Celia looked at you, wondering what you wanted “I think Audrey hates the color pink” Uma snorted at your stupid joke, shaking her head as she split away from Celia to look for Clues, Celia spotting the display of jewelry and tiaras that were just out and about on the pink vanity next to the door. “ooh~” Celia hummed, sitting down in front of the vanity and starting to mess around with a diamond-encrusted bracelet.

“Just make sure that stuff stays where you found it kid,” you told Celia as she put on a sapphire tiara. The young vk pouted at you, about to retort that Audrey was evil but you just laughed “I know kid, but that stuff is most likely very expensive, and if you’re caught with it after we save Audrey’s butt, she can probably get you arrested and sent back to the isle for theft. So have a lil fashion show then put it back. Got it?”

Celia groaned, but you had a point. She continued to play with the jewelry though, but now she wouldn't be pocketing any. You and Uma continued to look for anything that might hint at Audrey’s whereabouts. Well, Uma was looking for clues, you were looking for her diary, since that was the key to finding out where Audrey was. “found her diary” Uma announced from the other side of the room, closing the drawer to the nightstand next to Audrey’s bed…fucking duh it was in there. You face palmed a bit, why had you looked for her damn diary in her bookcase? Of course, it would be kept near where she slept. Uma hopped onto Audrey's bed, her legs crossed at the ankles and she popped the book open as if it was a regular book and she wasn’t violating someone's privacy. You sighed, moving to join Uma on the bed and laying sideways, your head hanging off the edge as your body lay over Uma’s legs; your feet hanging off the other side.

“Oh barf, listen to this” Uma muttered, holding up the book to see it better in the light and proclaiming in a dramatic high-pitched voice “Ben and I are dating, officially ~! And it's been so fun to have a boyfriend, especially one as great as him.” Uma made a gagging sound as you giggled, tugging on the fishnet hanging from Uma’s hips “no way it actually says that, she writes how movie teenage white girls talk” you said with a snort, covering your face with 2nd hand embarrassment when Uma showed you the entry she had just read to you “oh my god, she had to be like-14 or something when she wrote that, not shot!”

Uma shrugged, there was no identifier of how old Audrey was when she first wrote in the book, but from just the first two pages, it seemed like this book was frequently used. So maybe she had found the old diary? Uma continued to read, Celia continued to play with Audrey’s jewelry, and you basically took a nap on Uma’s legs.

You woke up to Evie and Mal bursting into the room, both out of breath and Mal looked very perturbed. They hadn’t found a single clue about where Audrey could be. “she’s nowhere on campus” Evie sighed, leaning on the vanity where Celia was still sitting; Mal walking over to Uma, who hadn’t moved since you fell asleep on her. “found her dairy” Uma announced once again, smugly smirking up at Mal “and damn did you ruin Audrey’s life, did you know her grandma blames her, for you and Beasty boy?”

Mal frowned, no. no, she hadn’t known that, why did Leah blame Audrey for something that wasn’t her fault? Audrey didn’t want Mal to love spell Ben, in fact, she was still mad about it to this very day. It's why she took the scepter in the first place (or so Mal thought). Mal licked her lips, her voice suddenly caught in her throat, a pang of sudden guilt clawing at her insides. She brushed it off, waving her hand about in dismissal “okay. So did you find anything we don’t already know, or?” Mal drawled, glancing down at you to see you already falling asleep again, being wiped out from the intense adrenaline rush fighting the knights.

“She hangs out at fairy cottage, you know? The cottage the fairies hid Audrey's mom from your mom?” Uma teased, closing the book and tossing it aside, patting your thigh when it hit your arm. Mal looked very unamused, letting out a humorless chuckle “hahaha, the irony is not lost on me” Mal said in a dry tone, staring down at Uma with half-lidded eyes.

“Okay! How do I look?” Celia finally spoke, turning to the group and posing, wearing a gaudy tiara on her head, what seemed like hundreds of rings, jewel incrusted bracelets, and a statement pearl necklace. Evie turned to her, smiling fondly “okay, the bling stays here” Celia pouted at the reminder, but Evie didn’t know you had already told Evie that “But she's bad!” Celia whined, and Evie tilted her head; winking. “And Dizzy made better stuff when she was 12, put it all away, and I’ll take you to the bayou after this is all done and you can pick out whatever you want. No limits.”

Celia’s eyes sparkled at the thought of visiting her dad's old stomping grounds and quickly took off all the jewelry, Uma shoving you off her now numb legs and pulling you off the very very soft bed. “c’mon, I know it’s like a fucking cloud but we gotta go” Uma said with a laugh, holding your hand as you grumbled, rubbing your eyes with your free hand. “so sleepy” Uma teased, continuing to hold your hand as you all walked out of Audreys room and towards the main doors to head to Evie’s place “Remember when Harry just full on conked out on your lap? And he woke up all fucking red n’ shit?” you giggled at the memory, it was while you were still getting to know everyone and Harry was very tired from the work day.

The crew had just been hanging out and you suddenly felt a weight on your lap, looking down to see a sleeping Harry on your thighs. You didn’t dare to move him, giggling when Uma had gestured for you to let him stay. He had turned bright red when he woke up 15 minutes later, burying his face in his hands while the crew teased him. God, the butterflies you felt the entire damn time.

Fuck you wanted to see him again, you already missed his pretty face.

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“Ben!”

Carlos called out for what felt like the 100th time. They were already a good mile into the forest, Dude leading them deeper and deeper into the trees. And yet-nothing. “Ben!” Jay yelled, his voice echoing through the forest. Carlos sighed, moving to sit on a small flat rock and clapping his hands, taking out the bit of cloth he had taken from Ben’s room to help dude track his scent “Dude” Carlos called Dude over, holding out his hand with the bit of cloth and letting Dude get another whiff. “c’mon, nothing?”

At the same time, Gil spotted several berry bushes, walking over to them with a flabbergasted expression, he had never seen so much fruit in one place! “these things just, grow everywhere!” Gil picked a dark blue and round berry off, inspecting it for a solid second before he ate one, happy to report that it was sweet and firm. Not poisonous. He let out a happy hum, practically dancing in place. “Hey, Jay”

Jay turned, raising his brow at Gil “What are these?” Gil asked, pointing at the berries, some of which were different than the one Gil was eating from. Jay hummed, tilting his head as he walked over, picking a berry from the bush “blueberries, good for you” Jay muttered, picking another few for himself as Gil then picked a handful, walking over to Harry and pouring some in his hands.

“Gil-i-don’-Gil” Harry hissed, but he took the berries, glaring at Jay with pink cheeks as the son of Jafar laughed, not in a teasing way, but lighthearted. Carlos accepted the few berries Gil handed him, popping some in his mouth and pulling back as Dude tried to eat one “no-go look for Ben, I’ll make you something when we get back home” Carlos chided with a grin and Dude whined, but obeyed, sniffing out for Ben once more.

“Hey Harry” Jay said loudly, Harry slowly turning to Jay, his brow raised in ‘what the fuck do you want?’ “genuine question, how’d you and (y/n) get together? I mean-she’s from a whole different universe n shit, I can't imagine you two clicked immediately.” Harry rolled his eyes, turning away.

“She amputated all me dad’s limbs and I decided I liked her, happy?” Jay choked on the berry he was eating as Gil cackled, holding his stomach as Carlos whirled around to stare at Harry. “Did I hear you right?” Carlos squeaked, a nervous grin on his lips “She-what?!”

Harry turned; a smug and proud smirk on his lips “Aye, ye remember wha’ me dad was like, and what he did ta me?” Jay and Carlos nodded, it was the one thing no one ever poked at Harry for, in fact, they had both hidden Harry from clients several times. No one should have to deal with that crap “Well, the lass found out, got pissed aaaaaand severed all his remaining limbs, gouged out his eyes, sliced out his tongue, n’ offed his nose. Only leavin’ his ears. To the pain, she called it.” Harry sighed, reminiscing in the memory of when he truly discovered what (y/n) had done for him that day, and god if it didn’t make him fall harder for her.

Carlos and Jay just stared at him for a long moment, then they both laughed “Damn, she must be down bad for you if she went that far, I don’t even think Mal would do anything like that for Ben” Jay cackled, they were villain kids, someone dismembering someone else wasn’t uncommon on the isle. Harry smirked, nodding as he crossed his arms; he felt the same way, he would slaughter a nation if it meant your safety. He noticed Dude walking off, his nose pointing at the ground before he perked up, turning back to yell for Carlos “Carlos’ yer mutt found somethin’” Harry called out, already walking after Dude as the dog told Carlos that he did indeed find another trail of Ben’s scent.

The boys all went after Dude at that, Jay pausing to grab a few more berries for Gil.

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You finally arrived at Evie’s starter castle, and whistled; impressed. It looked much bigger in real life than it did in the movies, now you could believe eight vks and one Doug could all live here at the same time. It was like a legit starter castle. “Nice digs” Uma muttered as she climbed off the motorbike, tossing her arm over Celia’s shoulder as the younger vk walked up to her. Evie smiled, very proud of her accomplishments. “I got a really good deal” Evie sang, turning as Mal stomped up to her, a pout on her lips.

“I hope they found Ben” Mal grumbled, passing Evie and going towards the castle; intentionally ignoring you and Uma. Evie sighed, closing her eyes “she needs to get over herself” Evie grumbled, rubbing her face before looking at you and Uma “come on, we’re early so the boys will still be a bit. I’ll make us something to eat” you grinned, hell yeah; food!

You all went into the house, only to be interrupted by the sounds of soft snoring. Oh shit-right. You moved towards the sound, ending up in a little alcove that held a large couch, a love seat, a coffee table, a good-sized tv’ and three beloved vks. “boys” you whispered, kneeling next to them and taking off Sterling’s (Squirmy) glasses and setting them on the coffee table, doing the same with Dizzy’s and then helping Celia fix the soft red blanket that was haphazardly laying on them.

Dizzy started to mumble in her sleep, clearly experiencing a nightmare; but before you could do anything Celia reached down, placing her hand on Dizzy’s exposed arm “hey, hey; it’s okay Dizzy, it’s okay. We’re off the isle, we’re okay” Celia whispered, rubbing Dizzy’s arm and soon Dizzy calmed down, her brow still slightly furrowed.

You reached out, taking Dizzy’s hand, smiling as she fully relaxed “jus’ a lil nightmare, she’ll be okay.” you whispered to Celia, who nodded, still worried for her friend. From just outside the alcove, Mal, Evie, and Uma all watched you and Celia; Evie being reminded of when Dizzy had mentioned you…multiple times in fact. You had helped protect her from the harsher elements of the isle, made sure Harry wasn’t as rude as he usually was, and even gave her some of the stolen money back when you could.

Evie glanced over to the twins, laughing slightly when she remembered the two boys going nuts when they heard Dizzy talking about you. She had never heard them talk that much, ever. They wouldn’t shut up in fact, about both you and Harry; you were Aunt (y/n) to them, someone who cared about them and protected them. She watched you take a small colorful rock from your pocket and place it in sterling’s hand, curling his fingers around it and gently pushing his hand into his chest to keep it safe. “Harry will be here soon boys, don’t worry” you whispered, kissing their heads and standing, whirling around at the abrupt and VERY loud snore. “is that?” you asked without finishing your question, already following the girls into the next room, Evie’s greenhouse turned work room. Doug was on the floor, but instead of being perfectly placed with a pillow under his head, he was sprawled out in the middle of the room, tubes of fabric and some tule surrounding him. “uh,” Uma started, being the only one in the room to not know who Doug was “who’s the dude?”

“Doug!” Evie gasped, rushing to get him on his back, checking over him for injuries. You noticed the change in his clothes and hair, gone was the gross long ponytail; replaced by what looked to be a longer and bit shagger version of his D1 haircut. And gone were the cream shorts and jacket, replaced with a nice white button-up shirt with maroon suspenders and rust-colored pants. Damn, now he actually looked like a fashion designer's boyfriend.  Evie, seeing no injuries on her boyfriend, started to try to shake him awake; her emotions clouding her memory. “wake up…Doug c’mon, wake up!”

Uma rolled her eyes, reminding Evie that Doug was under a sleeping spell and wouldn’t wake up with just words “He’s spelled” Evie frowned, looking up at Uma with a pout “I know that” Evie grumbled, sitting back on her heels and crossing her arms. “just…I want him to wake up.” Uma raised her brows, clearly seeing the emotional connection between Evie and Doug “Are you two dating?” Uma asked, pointing between the two. Evie nodded, not seeing how that was relevant “Why don’t you just do true loves ki-“ Uma was interrupted by Evie’s gasp, and she stood, bolting back into the kitchen to rummage through the tallest cabinet, taking out a chemistry set.

“Whyyyy do you have that in there?” you asked, looking over Evie’s shoulder, doing your best to not be hit by her hands as they moved about wildly. “potion making-technically a thing to do in the kitchen MAL!” Mal jumped at Evie’s demanding voice, just staring at her as Evie gestured to the upstairs area where the rooms were “Go get me that vile of poison from your mom's spindle, im gonna make a potion to remove the sleeping curse.” Mal blinked, twice, three times; then went to do as told, mostly just surprised Evie had yelled at her.

A few minutes later, Mal came barreling down the stairs, her eyes wide with sudden panic “MY MOMS NOT IN HER CAGE!” She yelled, almost dropping the vile of spindle poison if it wasn’t for Uma taking it from her before she did. You all stared at her wide-eyed, not really sure what that meant but it couldn't have been good “um-has she done that before?” you asked nervously, rubbing the back of your head. Mal shook her head, her blue-purple hair flying about.

“No! she’s-she’s never escaped before-well she has but she’s-she’s never gone farther than my room because I have a sensor thing on her cage so I catch her before she actually gets loose but she must’ve gotten out somehow and-and FUCK!” Mal was in a full panic, her eyes blown wide and glowing, pacing around the kitchen island, you and Uma backing way up to give her a path. “what am I gonna do?! I don’t have time to look for her with Audrey walking around with that scep…ter” Mal stopped, her eyes somehow getting wider in realization “the scepter…my mom…oh no” Mal’s knees buckled, and Uma caught her right before she hit the floor hard.

Mal didn’t even react to Uma helping her, tears filling her eyes as she stared at the tiled floor “mom made Audrey do all of this, mom possessed Audrey-she-oh my god” Mal audibly sobbed, which made Uma reel back in shock. Not once, in all of her life spent around Mal; had she heard the oh-so-arrogant daughter of Maleficent break down like this. She had seen Mal’s tears at cotillion, but even then they seemed forced. This was real, Mal’s breakdown was real, the situation was spiraling out of control and she didn’t know how to handle it.

“Hey. Hey.” Uma said, stern but calm, like when she was calming Harry down from a panic attack. Mal looked up at Uma, her chin crumbled like a child “you aren’t doing this alone, you aren’t the only one fighting against this, you’ve got Evie.” Mal looked up, Evie smiling right back at her “you’ve got me” Mal looked back at Uma, as if seeing her for the first time, Uma’s eyes warm and strong “you’ve got (y/n)” Mal looked at you, who nodded her head to the side, as if saying ‘yes im helping you, doesn’t mean I like it’ “you’ve got your boys, you’ve got mine, you’ve got Celia. You aren’t alone. You don’t have to save Auradon by yourself.”

As Mal stared at Uma, her words from earlier came echoing back. ‘im supposed to protect Auradon’. Back then, only earlier that day, she had thought she was the sole protector of Auradon, that she alone was responsible for its safety…maybe-maybe she didn’t have to be. Mal sniffed, wiping her tears with the palm of her hand. “Okay” Mal croaked, smiling and nodding as Uma rose her brow as her “okay, yeah…yeah..” Mal licked her lips, taking Uma’s hand that was on her shoulder, forcing the words through her lips “thank you” Uma nodded, squeezed Mal’s shoulder, and stood, leaving Mal on the floor.

That was fine, Mal kinda wanted to just sit there to think things through, her mind whirling around with thoughts of the barrier and isle…she wasn’t the only one to protect Auradon. She had Ben, the royal guard, her friends…and now maybe Uma…if she had that help, there was no need to close the barrier forever. Mal looked back up at Uma and Evie, Uma helping Evie make the potion to wake Doug up. Mal nodded to herself; her mind finally set on her decision.

The barrier would not close.

-

10 minutes later, the potion was finished and had three more doses ready to go just in case. But first, Evie had to make sure it worked. She went back into her workroom, lifted Doug’s head up carefully, and poured the potion into his mouth; holding his nose to make him swallow. But she didn’t even have to wait, as soon as the potion touched his tongue he sat up with a start, staring at Evie with adoring eyes “was kinda hoping for a kiss but, damn that works too!” Doug laughed; he had always been in awe of Evie’s chemistry/potion skills. She giggled, leaning forward to peck him on the lips and he grinned, his entire face turning red, mimicking his uncle Bashful.

“you two are adorable, is that cake free to eat orr~” Uma said from the doorway, pointing back at Jane's cake that sat out on the kitchen island. Two slices already missing from it. Evie rolled her eyes at Uma fondly, helping Doug up and formally introducing him to you and Uma.

-

Practically on the other side of Auradon, in the forest behind the castle, the boys were continuing their search for the missing king Ben. Dude still leading the charge as Carlos and Jay called out for him “Ben!” Carlos yelled, his voice bouncing off the trees. No answer, Jay tried again. Nothing.

What they didn’t know, was that only twenty feet away, curled up in a hollow tree, sat the beastly king. Still whimpering in pain, the splinter in his palm aching and clouding his mind. He heard a voice, a very familiar voice and he nearly got up to check but the pain in his paw made him lie back down. It was no use; it was stuck in there and he had no proper grip to get it out. He felt like a failure, he had a chance to save his old friend, his ex-girlfriend, of whom he had never even apologized to, and he failed. Turned into a hideous beast like his father used to be; turned into one of his greatest fears.

The boys walked past the line of trees Ben was hidden in, still calling out for him. Dude stopped, turning to sniff the ground again “hey I think I found-“ he was suddenly picked up, held against Carlos’ chest as a huge pearly white stone lion pounced on the spot he once was “pig ears on a roaster!” Carlos ignored the funny exclamation from Dude and turned on his heel, running back towards his friends with the stone lion in tow “THAT’S NOT BEN!” Carlos screamed, his voice breaking in fear as the lion chased him, its jaw snapping at Carlos’ heels.

Harry grabbed onto Carlos, easily lifting him to the side and away from the lion, the stone beast landing on some trees, its teeth now caught onto the bark “I think yer dog needs some serious nose adjustments!” Harry snapped down at Carlos, who for the first time in three years since meeting dude, felt genuine fear for an animal. Granted it was a fake one that was clearly aggressive, but still fear for an animal.

“Shit!” Gil yelped, seeing the stone lion pry its teeth off the bark and turn, its tail whipping about and its front body kneeling down as if it was about to pounce. It was looking directly at Gil “Guys?!” Harry looked away from Carlos to Gil, his eyes widening “Gil!” Harry cried out, pushing Carlos away and jumping towards Gil, shoving him out of the way just as the lion pounced.

It’s hard, giant, and sharp teeth punctured Harry’s left shoulder and he hit the ground hard, crying out in immense pain. “GAAAAAAAAA-AHAHAH!!!” Harry almost sobbed from how intense it was, dropping his hook and using his uninjured arm to push at the lion, but it only shoved its teeth deeper into his shoulder, rendering Harry immobile “fuc-HELP!” Harry cried out, tears streaming down his face. He was helpless, totally helpless under the prowess of the stone lion. Jay tried to help, only to be blocked by another lion that forced him and Carlos to fall back “Gil!” Jay yelled, clenching his jaw so hard it hurt when he saw that another lion had pinned Gil to a tree, keeping him there for the moment.

“Ben!!!” Carlos yelled out, Ben had saved him once before, all those years ago from an actually harmless dude, maybe now he would save them again. “Ben! please!”

Ben’s eyes snapped open, Carlos…Carlos!!! Ben launched out of the hallowed tree, the splinter in his palm splitting in half as he ran against the soft grass and exposed tree roots. Ben roared, so loud it actually made the branches vibrate. He jumped out of the tree line, landing right next to the lion pinning Harry, destroying it with one powerful strike of his clawed paws. The jaw pieces were still stuck in Harry’s shoulder, and he couldn't move, immobilized by the pain. He blinked rapidly up at Ben, who stood over him, rearing up on his back feet and roaring again; daring any of the stone lions to hurt his friends even further.

The two lions stalked around Ben, his eyes consumed by black, the urge to protect his own overpowering his fear of being hated. The lions lunged at him together, only to crumble beneath his claws. “Ben!” Carlos called out, recognizing him not only for his beast form but for his bravery and willingness to protect his friends in the face of danger and fear. “Ben?” Jay breathed out, leaning over as the intense adrenaline rush quickly washed away from Ben’s easy defeat of the lions “did Au-Audrey do that? I thought I recognized those pants”

Ben looked at him, his dark black eyes turning back to that warm hazel green and he purred, seeing not an ounce of fear on their faces. He breathed in the crisp forest air, pausing as he smelt blood. He looked down, seeing Harry Hook below him, bleeding out. Harry’s eyes were hazy and unfocused, the blood pooling below him dark red and trailing down his skin far too rapidly to mean anything good.

Ben roared, quiet and concerned, kneeling on Harry and placing a gentle paw on Harry’s stomach. Harry weakly smiled at him, tears still trailing down his cheeks “he-hey beasty boy” Harry muttered, his voice weak. Gil, Jay, and Carlos all rushed to Harry and Ben, Gil hovering over Harry’s injury, he didn't know what to do. “shit-Harry” Gil almost sobbed with panic, Jay’s hand landing on his shoulder to help ground Gil to the present “I don’t-di don’t know what to do-we-fuck!”

Harry just swallowed, turning his gaze to the sky. At least he got to see you one last time, and kiss you again…fuck. “tell (y/n) ‘m sorry” Harry slurred, darkness curling around the edge of his vision.  Gil looked ready to object, about to yell that Harry wasn’t dying today, not on his watch. Suddenly, a blast of water hit Harry’s shoulder, the blood and wounds disappearing as soon as the water hit it. Harry gasped, the life returning to his eyes as some of the water went into his mouth and he accidentally drank it, his energy returned and he sat up, hand clutching onto his shoulder that still held the bits of stone. “FUCK!” Harry yelled out, the numb pain returning at full force.

Everyone looked up to see Jane, holding a water gun half full of enchanted lake water, her face set with determination “Did that work?” she asked, sagging in relief as Harry nodded, pulling his hand away to reveal his mostly healed shoulder, Gil already starting to pick out the stone teeth that remained “Oh thank the gods! You scared me! Kneeling over a bloody pirate like that-oh, Ben.” Beast Ben looked up, only to be sprayed in the face with water. He sputtered, scrambling back as the enchanted lake water took effect. But it could only do so much when sprayed, only a full body dunk could fully remove the curse. Ben sighed, looking up at Jane in thanks/exasperation “Thanks” Ben said with a lisp, his still present fangs making it hard to talk. Harry chuckled at his voice, turning away as Ben gave him a look.

“Well this has just been a wonderful birthday,” Jane said with a sarcastic tone “first Audrey crashes my party with the scepter and makes everyone go to sleep, then I get lost in the woods, then I see Ben as a huge, admittedly cool looking, beast” Ben smiled at that “and now I save a pirate from dying!” Harry looked up at her, nodding in thanks.

“Happy birthday.” Harry said, smiling softly as Jane thanked him, her hands on her hips “Thank you, now can SOMEONE explain to me what the heck has been going on!? Why did Audrey take the scepter in the first place, that’s just, not like her.”

Ben went to explain, but he winced from the pain in his hand, clicking his tongue as he saw the splinter still in his….oh fuck he still had paws. He sighed, rubbing his furry face and holding out his hand to Carlos “Help” he muttered, smiling weakly as Carlos put Dude in Harry’s lap and jumped over to him, gently pulling out the splinter “There you go, now, what happened with Audrey?” Carlos asked, tossing the splinter away and backing up, not taking Dude from Harry yet; who was petting the pup’s head, all of them looking at Ben.

“It's not Audrey, it’s Maleficent,” Ben said to the shock of everyone, including Dude; who realized that’s why Audrey smelled so off “she used Audrey’s emotions against her and possessed her. We have until dawn to save her.” The boys and Jane stared at Ben in panic, shit-they had already wasted half the day and they had no clue if the girls knew where to find Audrey. “Let's get going then, the girls are waiting for us at Evie’s place with (y/n) and Uma,” Jay said, taking Ben’s shoulder and starting to guide him out of the forest.

Ben looked slightly surprised at the mention of (y/n), but not Uma…considering Harry and Gil were around, Uma was never far behind. But he nodded, and soon the boys and Jane were off towards the main path that led back towards the castle, they had to forgo their bikes to due the un-rideable terrain. Carlos had grumbled about his bike being able to handle it, but thanks to some certain pirates. Gil just smiled, and Carlos couldn’t find it in him to stay mad.

He could just make a new one anyway.

The boys left the forest, speeding down the streets of Auradon city to get to Evie’s castle as soon as possible. Vivid green eyes watched them from within the glassy surface of the dragon's eye. Maleficent curled her lip. Now everyone knew about her little plan, including her insipid daughter. No matter, they couldn't stop her, not even an odd girl whose soul did not belong in this world.

-end of part 5-

p5~!!! i hope yall liked how i rewrote the beast ben scene~ its basically a combination of my d3 rewrite and the og reprise scene, cuz its my canon now ill do what i want. anyways p6 might be a few days off schedule, ive been procrastinating with writing p6....sorry lol

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