Symphony of the Abyss [Descendants]

CHAPTER 13: Intertwined Fates

Jay brought drinks to their table, it had been a few days since all of Auradon had moved into the base and they had started having some problems with food. There were too many to feed for such a small base, production was increased as well as the reserves were kept as closed as possible. The general plan up until then was to stay at the base for the minimum time to figure out how to lift that apocalypse from Auradon. They were investigating magic and Maleficent herself who was missing.<But what do we care if we can't find Maleficent? > Carlos said finishing his risottoMal lay down on the chair and continued Carlos' sentence <to stop the spell, zombies are enough><Maleficent is essential to lift this curse. If we don't know where she is, we can lift her as many times as we want and she, every time, will reactivate it. We have to stop the apocalypse and then her before she starts everything up again> the Beast concluded <the question is how>Belle sighed <I doubt the other kingdoms will help us if we have zombies><Exactly> said the Beast<Ahhhhh> Jay exploded <I just arrived and my brain is already frying from thinking><Mal, is it possible that your mother doesn't have a weak point. She must have one, everyone does> Evie told herThe Fairy sat down with them <too bad hers is very well hidden. The only solution is to have something stronger than her magic...but not having the support of the other kingdoms I see it as difficult><So what should we do? Kill all the zombies like in the video games?> Carlos said with a smile<Yes, I don't know if it can work> said the Beast<Before they multiply we'll kill them all> concluded Jay<I think there's another way, killing them all is a feat for the few of us> said the FairyAnnie entered the mess hall screaming and shouting <big sister, big sister. Uncle is sick, uncle is sick!> Mal immediately stood up <he fell to the floor>Mal didn't have time to say anything that Ade came through the door <uncle, uncle, how are you?> Annie shouted<I'm fine you don't have to...> a flash of pain passed in his eyes making him grit his teeth. His knees couldn't hold up making him collapse to the floor.<Uncle!><Ade!> shouted Mal rushing to him together with Annie. The room fell silent. Mal put a hand on his face as he clutched his side, clenching his eyes and teeth, holding his breath.<Ade, what's wrong? I knew you were overdoing it>His breathing hitched as he sighed <it's nothing> he said before another pang changed his face.<Uncle, what's wrong?> Annie took his hand in hers, so small.<Nothing> he sighed againMal heard the Beast's footsteps approaching behind her <take him away, can't you see the room how he's looking at you?><He's sick, isn't he...> he began...Ade closed his eyes even tighter<I don't care Mal. Auradon despises Hades, just having him under the same roof is intolerable, at least get him away from here, I don't want the people to lose faith in us right now> the firmness was absoluteHades placed a hand on the wall trying to pull himself up, using the wall as a stick for his body <I'm leaving peacefully> he said in one big sigh.Mal took Hades' arm <come with me> pulled him towards her...more pangs of pain...more muffled moans, almost hidden and masked.Annie followed them out, as soon as they crossed the door Hades fell to the ground with a cry of pain <Hades, what's wrong?> his face contracted he couldn't do anything, not even answer him.<Annie, what happened?>Annie hugged Mal's leg <I don't know, he sat on the floor and then screamed before lying down on the floor and I couldn't pick him up>Mal looked at him, the hand that had been on his back continued to shake as he doubled over more and more, pressing his hand on his side <I'll take you to the infirmary, that's enough> she said, taking his arm<No...I'm...> she tried to speak<I won't take no for an answer, I'll decide> she pulled him towards her, put his arm over her shoulders and pulled him to the infirmary.<Why do you keep making me worry?> Mal said as she carried him to the glass door of the infirmary. Even before she got there, she was noticed from outside by the nurse who opened the door for her.<What happened?><I don't know, he's sick><Where?> the nurse asked, seeing that he was pressing his side, he barely touched it and immediately Ade jumped on the spot.<Let's do an x-ray, right now> she took him and carried him to a room while Mal sat down in the waiting room.Annie climbed into her arms <what's wrong with uncle?><Nothing, a little stomachache><My mom used to give me soup when my stomach hurt, does uncle need it too?><It's sure to be good for him, do you want to go get it?><If it makes him feel better, yes><Then let's go get it> they got up from there and went to the kitchen asking for soup, a soup with medicine as Annie called it.Carlos joined them while they were getting the hot broth <are you still hungry?> he said with a smile<No, Annie wants to give it to Ade><By the way, what's wrong with him?><I don't know>