My Other Half (Descendants 2 fanfic)

Chapter 8

Isle of the Lost
Jay POV

"If you guys hadn't bought him here, none of this would have happened, what were you thinking?" Mal practically screamed.
"He was going to come with or without us, we just wanted to protect him." Evie defended.
"Yeah, and we totally blew it, guys." Carlos fell into the chair. Lonnie looked frightened.
"Is it true, though?" I ask. "Is Nelani really part of their crew now?"
"Seems like it, she had the whole pirate get up, and she and Harry Hook seemed close." Carlos said.
"Harry Hook?" I seethed. Of all the boys on the Isle and she picks him? Of course.
"You've got to be kidding me." I say.
"Jay! Now is not the time, we need a plan." Evie said.
"No we don't. Lani said so herself, Jay and I need to go over to the chip shop." Mal said.
"Mal no way, you're still going to have go through Harry Hook and his wharf rats." Carlos says.
"Yeah, there's no way you can go by yourself." Evie agreed.
"I'm not. I have Jay." Mal spits. "We'll be back here with Ben by sundown."
"And Lani. I'm bringing her with me too." I say.
"Mal come on." Evie says.
"No she's right." Lonnie says, speaking up for the first time. "They need to go alone."
"We'll be here when you get back." Evie says. Mal nods her head and I follow her out of the hangout.

Uma was working in the shop when we arrived. I saw her arguing with a customer while waiting tables. Mal pushes ahead anyway and we stood in the doorway. I noticed Nelani sitting with Harry Hook and Gil on a far table eating chips from a tray. Mal looked at me.
"We're back!" She sang out. Uma looked up, as did Nelani, Harry and Gil. They all smiled.
"Losers. Party of two, right this was please." Uma says.
"Since when have you started using manners?" I ask.
"Since when have you not?" Uma shot back. Uma kicked Mal and chair and she caught it firmly. Uma laughed and we took our seats. Mal say on her chair backwards while I sat back comfortably, staring and Nelani.
"Place still stinks." Mal comments.
"Oh I'm sorry, we're down a butler today, princess." Uma says.
"Where is he?" Mal asks. Uma takes off her apron dramatically.
"You know I've dreamed of this?" She laughs. "You wanting something from me, and me watching you squirm like a worm on a hook."
"I'm so flattered that you dream of me, I haven't given you a thought since I left this place." Mal replies coolly. Uma slams her hands on the table trying to keep her cool.
"Obviously." She smiles. "You have the perfect little life, don't you?" Uma asks. "Doesn't she have the perfect little life?" The crowd yells in agreement and I notice Nelani stays silent.
"And we're twenty years into a garbage strike."
"Listen if you have some kind of score to settle with me, bring it on. I see no need to bring Ben into this." Mal says.
"It May be a little unnecessary, but oh. It is so much fun. Here's the deal."
"Just like your mother, always a catch." Uma smiles and places her arm on the table. A wrestling match.
"If you win, Ben's free to go." Uma says. Mal puts her hand up. "Don't you want to know what I get if I win?"
"Keep dreaming." Mal replies.
"Last time I checked your mother thought she had things all sewn up. How did that turn out for her again?"
"On three." Mal said. "One"
"Two."
"Three." They say in unison, and the wrestling starts. Harry, Nelani and Gil make their way over to watch it commence.
"You know, that whole princess act, ugh. Never bought it for a second. You can sticks tiara on a villain, but you're still a villain."
"And you can whack a pirate hat on but you're still Shrimpy." Mal said, then mock gasped. Oohs spread around the room as Uma got enraged. Mal's eyes turn green and she has nearly pinned down Uma's arm.
"If I win, you bring me the wand." Uma says.
"No, Mal!" I cry. She falters so shocked by the news that she looses focus and looses the wrestle. The restaurant goes up in cheers. Nelani smiles and cheers along with them. Everyone sits back down, except for Harry and Nelani.
"Now. If you want Beasty Boy back, bring me fairy godmothers wand tomorrow at my ship by noon. Sharp." She flicks her hair behind her shoulders and walks away with the other two following her. "Oh! And if you blab, you can kiss your baby good-bye." She kisses her fingers and twinkles them before leaving, laughing evilly.
"Let's go." I say to Mal, getting up and making eye contact with Lani.
Gosh, she's changed so much. She looked so much healthier and stronger. She had two swords on her back and wore a whit cami top with a red pirate style leather jacket with yellow and blue patches. She had black ripped jeans and black heeled pirate boots. Her blond hair was long and she had a black pirates hat with a red feather in it. Behind the swords on her back I could just make out the shape of a serpent on the back, a tribute to her roots, I guess. She was beautiful. Her chocolate eyes shone and she gave a me a half smirk. I turned around and left with Mal.
Maybe I had left for the best.
Maybe I had done the right thing.
Maybe I was stupid and done the wrong thing.
Either way, she looks happier.

"What do you mean? There's no way we're gonna give Uma thebwand, we can't just let her destroy Aurodon!" Evie shouts.
"But if Uma doesn't get the wand, Ben is toast guys!" Carlos says.
"Yeah but we aren't going to give Uma, of all people, the wand."
"Well we weren't exactly just going to had it over to her!" I argue. Carlos, Evie and I continue to argue before Mal intervenes.
"Wait, guys!" She yells. We all stop and look at her. "Your 3D printer."
"A phoney wand, in my sleep!" Carlos says. I high-five him.
"But the second Uma tests it out she'll know it's a fake." Evie says.
"Yeah, okay. So we need some kind of diversion." Mal replies.
"Smoke bombs." I say.
"That's perfect, I can gab the chemicals from Lady Tremaines place, this could work." Evie says. "Oh and sick hair, by the way, evil step-mom's really stepped up her game."
"Okay, you want to know something? Dizzy did this." Mal says.
"Little Dizzy, shut up." Evie says.
"I know, right? It's like a lot lighter." Mal touches her hair and Evie does too.
"I'm really proud of her." Evie says satisfied. I clear my throat.
"Hello?" Carlos asks. Lonnie comes over to join us.
"Right, sorry. You two need to print out the wand and be back here no later then noon. Lonnie, do you think you can grab us some swords from the gym." Mal orders.
"Absolutely." She replies.
"Perfect. And you guys, loosing? Not an option. Cause we're rotten." Mal says.
"To the core." Everyone says in sync.
"Let's do this." Evie says. 

Before we leave I go up to Evie.
"Hey Evie. Do you know the recipe for a poison apple? I just need Lani to take one bite and fall asleep."
"Like she will, what you need is one special smoke bomb that will make her fall asleep. I can get you one of those. I'll make it yellow and keep it seperate."
"Thanks Evie, you're the best." I say.
"Jay, ou coming?" Asks Carlos.
"Yeah!" I yell, catching up to them.
I'm gonna win Lani back. Even if I have to force her to.
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