The Aftermath

Ch 3: Dazzling smiles & shining stars

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It was a week after Harry had found Uma on the beach. Well, it wasn't really worth the name beach. There wasn't any sand to be found, just rocks and there weren't any seagulls to be found unless they were dead or dying. But still, the Wharf Rats loved the place and if they aren't on their ship or in Ursula's shoppe they were usually found out on the beach. They were there at the moment. Some were playing in the water, splashing each other. Others were sparring on the uneven ground to master an ultimate sense of balance. The Wharf Rats were running around or busy in an other way. All except for three of 'em. Uma and her two best friends were sitting on the rocks and making plans to leave this wicked place and while they were at it, they'd take as many innocent children as they could. Because after all, Uma wasn't evil, she's just a wee bit wicked.

Luckily, she hadn't had any problem after she miraculously showed up in the shoppe after spending a night and morning with her first mate. She thanked her crew for that. Her mind drifted of to what had happened in one single week. The crew had been spreading the story of how Uma was wise and decisive and Uma hadn't only regained the respect she formerly had, she had earned even more. More people had applied to her crew and more people had asked for her help. People even started paying Uma's crew for doing errands and jobs they didn't want to do. They earned so much that Uma had told her mom to suck it and had permanently left the house and shoppe. Harry followed her example and came to live on the boat with her. He had his own cabin but was never there. So the two had granted that room to Gil. Even if it was a bit to bribe him because the poor unfortunate soul who had seen them that damned night turned out to be Gil. But instead of threatening their dear friend they had decided to bribe him into holding his tongue about what he had seen.

Uma's attention was suddenly snapped back to reality when she heard her dear beloved Wharf Rats whoop at seeing something coming towards the Isle. Uma soon understood it had to be the guards of Auradon to pick up the kids Pretty Princess Blueberry had deemed good enough to come to Bore-adon. Uma thought it was so unfair that she got to pick. Even though Blueberry was a kind spirit, she'd never really interacted with a lot of kids. And she certainly hasn't helped them like Uma had. So the kids who Blueberry picked were all kids who helped her design or something like that. Uma heard Harry groan out of being miserable. He missed his sister CJ, sho had been granted a life in Bore-adon earlier on. Harry didn't like it and tried to hide it but he was one big soppy sentimental person. He was extravagant and loud and made people like him easily. The big problem was that wasn't aloud on the Isle. So Harry's extravaganza turned into flirting used as a intimidation technique. But Uma loved the times he showed his true nature. Gil was like that too. He was their little innocent ray of sunshine. Uma and Harry had vowed to keep him safe and sound.

Uma watched Harry closely. Not that she minded. Boy, what was he handsome... She saw his reaction on the limousine going through the barrier. She knew how much he wanted that life outside of the barrier. She reached for his hand and squeezed it. He gave her a dazzling smile but his eyes weren't joining in. When Gil hapily exclaimed they could see kids getting into the limousine Harry clearly was upset. Uma didn't want to see him upset. "My dear crew, I've decided to reward you all with a free day! I except you back on the ship tomorrow at noon." she announced. All the Wharf Rats left.

 When Harry stood up he was the last one to go. "But you didn't think you were allowed to leave did you, handsome? Oh no, you're staying with me. I need someone to entertain me."  Harry laughed and this time it did reach his eyes. "I wouldn't dream of leavin' ye, love." he replied. Uma didn't say a single word but she grabbed his hook and pulled him towards the ship. She suddenly changed her mind when she remembered that it was the start of the month. That meant fresh food. Well, as fresh as food on the isle can get. "Let's steal us some food Hook" she said. Harry cackled and threw his head back. "Ye want to have a picnic, Captain?" Uma just pulled him towards the market instead of answering. A few minutes passed and they had collected some treats. They found fruit that wasn't rotten and a mediocre bread. They also had stolen a few cans of soda. They were currently nearing the boat. "Our boat is a real beauty isn't it, Hook? "I don't know, sweatheart, ye're the only beautiful thing I see." Uma laughed and pushed Harry onto the boat and then disconnected the boat from the dock. "We can't sail far Harry but we can anchor very close to the barrier so we can see the stars at night." And that's what they did.

It was evening. They were laying on the deck, stargazing, when Harry suddenly asked Uma a question. "Darlin' when we finally break out of this hell hole, will ye be mine?" Uma answered with one word. "Yes." Harry grabbed her hand. They gazed at the stars for a while till Uma reminded him of a conversation they had as kids. "Do you remember the talk about last names, Harry? The one where you said that if I'd ever still be said because I don't have a last name I'd could borrow yours?" "Yeah, darlin'. Why?" "Cause maybe one day I wouldn't mind carrying your name." "Really, love? Ye can carry it whenever ye want. I don't mind givin' it to ye." Uma giggled. She was suprised at how when they were alone he could get this whole other side of her to come out.
But Uma was tired of thinking. So she found something else to accommodate her. Well, not something, more someone. Uma sat up and kissed Harry. Harry tried to sit up but Uma pushed him down till he was down resting on his elbows. She climbed onto his lap and started kissing him. Things started to get heated but they were still on the Isle and they weren't used to affection. They started to wrestle. Harry won cause he has killer arms. He decided that his prize was cudding with Uma. Once again he lifted her up and brought her to a cabin, this time hers. The snuggled in the bed and fell asleep. And once again, they had a wonderful night of sleep.