Power Play-An FTRS/RAR AU

Part 6-Repairing Old Bonds (Ollie)

Hey guys-POLL. Should I do the next two chapters from Gilly's POV or another character (if so who?). I am open to all suggestions. Idk just curious as to what y'all think.

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Ollie fought the urge to snicker as the blonde boy surveyed them with what amounted to cold superiority. What a prick.

Each of his friends were bound from head to toe, in magic-cancelling ropes that were extremely painful. Jocelyn's hands had been covered with a magic-snuffing cloth. Kayla's wings stuck out at an odd angle, tied with similar cloth, preventing her from allowing her wings to disappear, or changing size. Ollie felt a pang of fury at seeing Kayla in pain, but he was too amused at the little prince to do much of anything but grin.

Ollie was impressed at the boy's self control. He never said anything, even when Jocelyn cussed him out. Ollie had learned from Gilly on the way here that the prince's name was Jax.

The captain of the guard and six of the knights surrounded them, awaiting orders. Jax cleared his throat. "Glerian, please inform my sister that the villains have been captured. Let her know that I'll accompany you back to the castle."

Glerian nodded. He and half the knights walked a little ways off to contact his sister. He turned to the villains again. Awkwardly, he shifted his feet. Ollie smirked some more. How could they put this boy in charge of four "highly dangerous villains"? It was almost laughable. Finally, Jax blurted out, "You all look about my age."

Ollie snorted. "Fifteen, Mr. Prince?"

"Um, yes?"

"I suppose you're wondering how we got up to such criminal levels at our tender age?"

"Not really, n-"

"Well, I for one accepted it by pawning a few off a pirate lord I met a while back," Ollie began, picking at a nail casually. "He caught me, of course, but he was impressed with my sneaky magic tricks. Took me on board. Made my way up to first mate, took his position when he abandoned suddenly. Then attacked his archenemy for funsies." that part wasn't strictly true, but since it was the story circulating, he indugled it. Plus it made him sound more interesting. He examined one of his fingers. "What'd you do to get stuck escorting us?"

"He's Rapunzel's sister," Gilly said with disgust, "she probably made him."

"You're not wrong." Jax mumbled miserably. "Do you mind if I ask your names?"

"Ollie Funklehouse." Ollie proclaimed proudly, sweeping into an awkward bow. He nearly tumbled over with all the ropes around him. "I'd shake your hand, but," he shrugged, "unless you're willing to release me?"

The prince laughed. Laughed. Ollie started to warm to him a bit. "Sorry, my sis would kill me."

"Jocelyn." Jocelyn said, staring at him like he was a lizard she'd found in her kitchen.

"Kayla." announced Ollie's girl, with tightly controlled anger. "Fairy. As you clearly realized."

Jax looked taken aback, and a bit ashamed. "I-"

"Gilly Cobbler." snapped Gilly, "Renowned thief and hater of pompous, self-righteous princes."

"Don't, Gilly. He'll have your head taken off," Jocelyn grumbled, "just like they've been doing to everyone."

"Hey!" the prince's cheeks brightened.

Ollie wondered how much Jax knew about the villany program. Probably not too much, if that was his reaction. Most royals would proudly accept the comment and say that, yes, indeed, they loved doing such horrors. Just how sheltered was this prince?