― ❝ Something big, something crazy. Our best days are yet unknown. That this moment is ours to own. 'Cause we're standing on the edge of great. ❞
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― ❝ Elisa, while thrilled to be reunited with Ben in Auradon, wrestles with a persistent sense if no...
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Henry had gotten to Pirates Bay before the group did, sneaking onto the ship and acting as his part with the crew to not make things suspicious. He found Ben tied up on the post off to the side, and he managed to head over to him without looking suspicious.
Ben lifts his head, squinting his eyes as he stared at him. "Who are you?" He asked, sounding tired and confused.
Henry looks at him apologetically. "Sorry, dude. My name's Henry, son of Hans. I'm Elisa's friend." He explained, and he could tell Ben recognized the name.
"Ah, right. I've heard of you. Elisa talked a lot about you." Ben said softly, smiling a little. "It's great to finally meet you...Just wish it wasn't under these circumstances."
Henry chuckles and nods in agreement. "Yeah, totally. Don't worry, Elisa and the others have a plan to save you. Things will work out, trust me." He pauses before adding. "You know, I really resented you for taking Elisa away from me...She was the only family I had."
Ben looks at him with sympathy, understanding and guilt washing over him. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to take her away from you. She told me how much she cares about you, and I can tell you guys have a strong bond. It was never my intention to separate the two of you. I-I didn't know until she had told me about you."
Henry nods, his expression softening. "I know, and I appreciate that. It's just...A tough situation. But I'm glad Elisa has someone like you by her side." He glances around the ship, making sure no one was overhearing their conversation. "She deserves happiness, and she seems happy with you."
Ben smiles at him. "I hope so, I really care about her. She's special to me." He said sincerely, and Henry could tell he was genuine.
Henry smiles back at him, nodding. "She's special to me too."
"Henry, where have you been?" Uma's voice boomed through the ship and Henry jumped, startled by her sudden appearance. He turned to her, smiling innocently.
"Sorry, Captain. I had some stuff to do." Henry tells her, shrugging. "What's going on? Do you need me to do anything?"
Uma narrowed her eyes at him, her gaze piercing and suspicious. Henry kept his cool, not showing how nervous and scared he felt. He had been around Uma and the others to know how to hide his true feelings. He knew how to play it off and make it look like he wasn't hiding anything. He crossed his arms, raising his eyebrows back at Uma, trying to look casual and bored.
Uma hums, studying him for a moment. She didn't fully believe him, but she seemed to brush it off and accept his answer. "Just make yourself useful. And not chat with our hostage. We will have company soon. Be ready to fight."
"Aye aye, Captain." Henry gave a mock salute, earning an annoyed huff from Uma as she rolled her eyes and walked away. Henry watches Uma leave before turning his attention back to Ben. "I'm going to do what I can to help," He said quietly. "Just hang tight. Elisa and the others are on their way, and they've got a plan."
