The Hook Family Secret (Former Title:Harry Hook's Secrets) (BOOK ONE)

Chapter 8

“Aye, that it is”, a voice to the side spoke. They all turned towards the stranger in pirate attire who continued, “I hope you aren’t here to steal it, as the Captain doesn’t appreciate thieves after his ship”, his green eyes held a stare like no other, not breaking eye contact with any of them. An idea came to Uma, “Jonas? Is that you?”. The stranger smiled as he replied, “Aye it would seem so, what are you guys doing on this side of Auradon?”. Ben looked around at this section of Auradon that he didn’t recognise. It was broken and abandoned by the looks of it. “Please tell me why you're here as I can’t stand around here and wait for the tide to leave me here again”. Jonas shook his head when none of them replied. “Listen here, you little rat! You might want to show some respect, this here is the King and Queen of Auradon. They have every right to be here as they technically own Auradon” Lonnie explained. “Is that so? So where were you two when a huge fire broke out destroying homes, breaking apart families, memories forgotten or when we needed all the help?” Jonas exclaimed with a smirk. Lonnie had enough of pirates as she pulled out her dagger she carried everywhere striking him in warning, he grabbed his sword blocking the attack. Lonnie ignored her friend’s cries. Uma shook her head leaning against the railing looking at the beautiful vessel in front of her. Gil stood nearby with his hands on her waist staring in the same direction.

“Enough!”. A commanding voice brought everyone’s attention to Harry Hook who stood at the side looking very angry. He was dressed totally differently. Harriett smirked at her brother’s appearance, he was back to looking like his old self. His pirate attire was back on and his long dark red coat signalled who he was. “Captain, I’m gathering these are the ones you were explaining to the crew about joining us on our adventure to Neverland” under a glare from Harry Jonas was quick to speak before scrambling off towards the ship.

Harry turned back to the group grabbing his backpack from the limousine as Diego pulled three suitcases out of the boot of the car and his own bag. Anthony helped him knowing Harry was too annoyed to move. He turned towards Uma and Mal as he spoke, “Make sure you all get changed, the cases have clothes that are suitable for where we are going. Make sure you follow Diego as soon as you arrive on deck to where you can get changed. Once you are ready come up on deck and we can be on our way to our journey”. The two felt vulnerable under the piercing gaze of his icy blue eyes, and yet so safe. Nodding, they all followed Harry towards the famous ship. Lonnie felt very insecure when she noticed parts of the crew were female but that didn’t mean they liked her, Jay wrapped an arm around her in a sign of comfort for both of them. Harry spoke before they disappeared from view, “If you do not want to get changed, you are welcome to stay in Auradon, we can sail back to where the Lost Revenge is but that would be delaying time and last aye checked aye am not your driver”. They all nodded as they followed Diego below deck, who slowly vanished once showing them where to go.

Diego arrived on deck with one thing on his mind, to check on Harry. Who was quickly found at the stern of the ship staring at the etched letters in the wood of the wheel. Wrapping his arms around Harry’s waist pulling him closer to his chest until they were chest-to-chest, smiling down at Harry “Are you ready?”. Harry smiled up at him because Diego was a head above him as he replied, “As ready as anybody could be to return home?”. Before Diego knew it, their lips locked against each other, their bodies fitting together so perfectly as if they were meant to be. Harry melted into his touch as Diego cupped the back of his head, pulling them closer together if it was even possible. Wishing to never let go as their leather jackets seemed to match one another, Harry’s just looked more like a Captains. They stared at each other with every emotion they could share, the most powerful was love, their eyes saying a billion things that one could not keep up with even if they tried. “Cut it out lovebirds” the stern voice of Mal spoke. The two turned to find they had an audience, Harry smirked before letting go of Diego to address them all. He smiled when he saw they had all changed even CJ who wasted no time in climbing up the mast.  

“Harden up and get ready to sail mates! There's rough seas ahead!”. Harry’s commanding voice was heard to everyone on the ship. Harry turned the wheel as the sails came down. “Aye Aye Captain!”. The crew followed the orders from the Captain as they sailed on open waters. “Excuse me, Harry but how do we exactly reach Neverland?”. Jane’s curious voice broke through Diego’s concentration as he steered the ship two notches starboard. A wicked smile appeared on Harry’s features as he threw an object in the water which created a whirlpool before directing the ship over to it. “Those who wish to not get wet, get below deck right now otherwise if you brave a challenge wrap a rope around yourself to keep you steady on deck” Diego explained while tying a rope around both he and Harry. Uma and Gil knew exactly what was happening as a memory recalled through their brains of when they were still trapped on the Isle. Quickly tying themselves to the mast with CJ, Harriett and Anthony while the others followed Mal and Ben below deck with a few of the younger crew. Locking the cabin door to the Quarters that were Diego’s. Uma found herself smiling to herself as she watched Harry direct his crew around the ship, she let her head fall on Gil’s chest as he wrapped an arm around her. Unaware of the sad blue eyes on them. 

Memory of the Isle…

The sea three were on deck of the Lost Revenge. Gil was on a barrel, Uma sat on the step while Harry lay on a blanket of some sort on the deck staring at the stars which were peaking through the clouds.

“Question Harry, how could we even make it to Neverland. We can’t fly?” Gil asked. 

Harry chuckled, “Gil there is more than one way to make it to Neverland? Me Uncle has told me plenty of ways to reach Neverland when we leave here”. 

“Yeah but how?” Gil repeated. Uma looked more interested in their conversation than she was before. 

“Now that would be telling, now wouldn’t it” Gil shook his head at his insane friend who cocked a smile at Gil.

“Harry spit out, I order it as your Captain”, Uma smiled as she commanded.

“Na, as you won’t be my Captain for long. Not since you and Gil got them letters to Auradon in the morning. Aye don’t have to tell you anything. Except tie yourself to a mast” Harry argued, sadness was evident in his voice as he continued, “But don’t you worry about me lass, you two go and enjoy your life together. Aye am a lost boy always will be”. Harry smiled in their direction. The two were quick to lie on either side of Harry looking up towards the stars hoping one day they would all be reunited. Little did Harry know that his comment would eventually make sense as Uma and Gil did end up together.