― ❝ 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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Elisa isn't sure how long she sat there, but suddenly the door was opening and a figure walked in. A familiar face, a face that used to be a friend. Her heart pounded and her stomach was filled with dread and anger. Uma.
"Elisa," Uma greets with a smirk. "It's been a long time."
Elisa glares at her, the resentment and hurt from the betrayal coming back. "Not long enough. Why am I here, Uma?"
"Isn't it obvious?" Uma replies, raising an eyebrow. "I brought you here to talk."
Elisa scoffs, rolling her eyes. "Yeah, because you've always wanted to talk to me. What do you really want, Uma?"
Uma gives her a look of mock offense, her expression teasing. "Can't a girl just want to catch up with her friend?"
"You and I were never friends, Uma. I tried, but you never cared." Elisa responds coldly, her tone clipped. "You only ever cared about yourself."
Uma's expression darkens, the teasing look in her eyes vanishing. "Listen, Princess," The way she says it is similar to the way CJ had called her that. It wasn't a term of respect, it was an insult. "I don't need to explain myself to you. I have my reasons for doing what I do, and they are my business. Now, whether you like it or not, you're here and you're gonna listen to me. Got it?"
Elisa looks away, her expression one of hurt and anger. "Whatever."
"Good," Uma smirks, clearly enjoying Elisa's discomfort. "Now, I have a proposition for you. You're going to help me get what I want."
Elisa stares at her, not understanding. "Why would I help you? And why would you think I would?"
"Because," Uma says, her smirk widening. "I have someone very important to you."
Elisa's heart pounds, her expression a mix of anger and terror. "Let Ben go! Just take me instead and let him go."
"Wow, just one mention of him and you're willing to trade your life for his. He must be really special." Uma taunts, her tone mocking. "But no, sorry that's not gonna happen. I need him for my plan. And you...Well, I have another plan for you. If you play along, you and your precious King will both get out of this alive."
"What plan?" Elisa asks, her eyes narrowing in suspicion. "Why should I believe anything you say?"
"I don't think you heard me." Uma pulls something out of her pocket and flicks her wrist, revealing a knife. Her gaze meets Elisa's, her expression deadly. "You're going to help me or you and your Beasty boy will walk off the plank and we will let the sharks feast on your flesh." She walks closer to her, kneeling down in front of her. She raises the knife up against her throat much like CJ had done. "Do I make myself clear?"
Elisa grits her teeth, her eyes flashing with fear and anger. She wanted to scream at her, tell her to back off and leave her alone. But she knew that if she did, it could end badly. For both her and Ben. So, despite how much she hated it, she knew she had to cooperate. For Ben's sake.
