Dark Hearts (Golden Heart AU)

Chapter Forty

Aaron leaned on Lonnie as he made his way to the library Both pretending, he wasn't endanger of falling if She let go of him. "The fact that you all managed to do this under my nose."

"Well, you were pretty worried about neverland."

"I still am." He said, his sword still being used as a cane. "The stones are contained but only for so long."

"I'm sure you'll figure it out." She smiled up at him. He looked away, a blush blooming on his cheeks. He was no longer the loud and proud pirate who didn't care if he was obvious. He was now an awkward stammering prince who didn't know how to deal with his feelings.

He was still loud and proud but about everything else but not this. It didn't take The Hooks and Lonnie to figure out that he wasn't all that different, just a lot less bloodlusty.

The rest didn't even notice that Aaron was awake, so this would be a surprise. Lonnie kicked the door open and pulled him in. The rest heard a clinking sound and figured one of the Hooks came out of the room and was dragging their swords. "Pick up the sword!" Evie who was still a disheveled mess, same as yesterday, yelled Irritably.

"Whoa Dove though ya'd be happy to see me." Aaron said turning the corner with Lonnie.

Evie covered her mouth in shock, the others all turning to Aaron all running up to him, Carlos knocked into his making him take a tumble, "Careful pup I'm still not as strong as I was. I was in a lot of pain; I'll get there but it's gonna take a few days."

"Does your magic still work?" Mal asked.

"As good as it can be for now," His hand glowing a light red but mostly sea green. "I lost a lot of my corrupted magic, but some of my normal magic as well, it's gonna take some time to get it back"

Ryder walked up to him, looking down at who might as well be his brother, "Your back." he said with a sad smile.

"So are you," Aaron laughed.

Ryder helped him up and pulled him into a tight hug. "I missed you."

"I missed you too. The last time I remember a clear head was when we were like seven and eight.

"Before our marks darkened," Ryder nodded.

The younger boy stepped to the side as Evie walked up. "Aaron?" Lonnie shifted uncomfortably. She knew neither had feelings for the other, but it still unnerved her. But why did it? She wasn't in love with him, so why did it bother her?

"It's me, Dove." Dove, he used to call her that when they were kids. It was his term of endearment. He was calling her peaceful and full of love. "I'm here and I'm not off my rocker anymore. I'm not gonna cut your boyfriend to ribbons."

"Oh, I'm not her um b-boyfriend." Doug stuttered. It was the truth; they hadn't made anything official yet.

Aaron grabbed Evie's hand walking her over with his sword and pushed her into Doug, "yeah ya are."

Evie laughed, "yeah you are." she kissed his cheek.

"Alright, Audrey day." Aaron said, rubbing his hands together, placing his arm back around Lonnie.

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"Ryder, what is this fox doing in my palace!?" Jazzy snapped.

"Reprograming." Ryder said casually. "Trying to mess with her head a little." Audrey stood neck to him with her arm in his tight grip, Tight enough to leave bruises. He was not over how she treated them. "She already spent time with me and Aaron."

That was half true; she had spent time with both evil and good Ryder, and there wasn't much difference. Yeah, he didn't threaten her life, but he wasn't happy with her he still yelled and hit the bars of her cell with his rings on and most importantly he left her down there.