Black Magic

It's Going Down

"Coochy, coochy, coo." Harry said, tapping his hook under Ben's chin. "How's it feel to be the king and queen now, eh?"  I roll my eyes.  He tied Ben to a pole and left me on the ground, arms tied behind my back.  He didn't bother tying my legs- too many pirates to try to escape anyway.  "I never liked the idea of being Queen at 16 anyway," I shrug.  Harry grins down at me and goes to brush a strand of hair from my face, but I scoot away.

"Give it a rest, Harry," Uma says. "Give it a rest. We don't want damaged goods."

"You said that I could hook him," Harry says, pointing his hook at Uma.

"I said at noon!"  She snaps.  "Uh...what about me?" I ask.  "We're not doing anything with you.  Mal cares about Ben the most...no offense.  Harry has a little school boy crush on you, that's why he hooked you."  I grimace.

Harry swings his watch in Ben's face, "20 more minutes."  I narrow my eyes at the watch and Ben and I say at the same time, "That says 11:30."

Harry pulls the watch away and I smirk, "I guess you don't really need a brain to follow in your father's footsteps.  Harry glares at me but Uma actually chuckles, "You better hope your girlfriend comes through."

Ben looks down, "Well, she's not my girlfriend anymore."  Uma looks thoughtful, "Leave us alone, Harry."

Harry wiggles his watch again, "19 minutes to go now."  "Go!" Uma snaps.

Ben looks at Uma, "I get that you don't deserve this."

"This?" Uma laughs dryly, "This island is a prison, thanks to your father. And don't pretend to look out for me. Because no one's looking out for me. It's just me."  I tap my ails on the baords below me, thinking about what she said.

"So this isn't your mom's plan? Isn't that her necklace?" Ben questions.

She looks down at it then back up at him, "My mom doesn't care about me, either. Well, not unless she needs someone for the night shift."

"Ouch," I wince.

"I don't need your pity," she says, looking down at me.  "Oh, yeah.  No, don't mind me.  I love being kidnapped just cause some dumb pirate has a stupid crush on me," I snap.

"No, you certainly don't need our pity. You're very resourceful. I don't see you tied up." Ben chuckles.

"Funny," Uma says.  She stands up, "All right. So let's trash talk Mal."

Ben smiles slightly, "I'd rather talk about you."

I roll my eyes as Uma laughs, "Mm. Funny and a gentleman.  I really hope I don't have to feed you to the fishes." 

"Well, you don't. Set us free, and we'll go back together," Ben offers.

"Oh?  So now I get an invite?  Gee, I wonder why."  I scoff and roll my eyes again.

"When you brought Mal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay to Auradon, that's as mad as I've ever been in my life. And trust me, I've been plenty mad." Uma turns her back on us.

"Uma, we were going to bring more kids.  After we saw how much they changed in Auradon...we planned to bring more kids.  Funny thing is...I saw your name on the list of VKs.  You sounded so cool that I really wanted to meet you.  I just never got a hold of someone to allow us to bring more kids back.  Everyone was so busy...helping Ben be King and all...that they didn't see me."  I sigh heavily and lean my head back on the pillar.

"I never thought of it like that before." Ben says, "That I could've hurt the people I didn't pick. My plan was to start with four kids and bring more people over. I guess I was busy being king. And, Brielle, I had no idea no one would see you about bringing more kids.  That sounds lame. I'm so sorry." Ben does look remorseful, "You're a leader, Uma. So am I. Come to Auradon and be part of the solution."

"Me? Part of your solution?" Uma shakes her head, "Nah. I don't need you."  She looks Ben up and down, "I'm gonna get there on my own."  She turns to look at me, "Appreciate you thinking about bringing me...but I don't need you either. Harry!  Let's see what this puppy can do."

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Gil keeps a look out for Mal and the crew.  I finally see Mal, Evie, Jay, Carlos...and Lonnie!  "Guys, they're here," Gil yells.  Harry pushes Ben towards the plank and me to the ground.  I fall on my hands and ease myself down.

"Welcome!" Harry says, arms outstretched.

"Finally," Uma giggles.

Huh, let's get this party started
I swear I'm cold-hearted
There's no negotiation
I'm not here for debatin'
You need some motivation?
Just look at Ben's face
Then ask yourself how long you think I'll remain patient
I'll throw him overboard and let him swim with killer sharks
You either hand over the wand or he'll be ripped apart

Now, let's all just be smart

Although for you that must be hard
You'll get your wand
No one has to come to any harm
Don't try to intimidate
Your bark is much worse than your bite
Who's the baddest of them all?
I guess we're finding out tonight

Let's go, bring it on

Better give us what we want
It's the wand for the crown
If you don't, it's going down

Let's go, make your move

Peace or war, it's up to you
Give him up and do it now
If you don't, it's going down

We want the wand

Or else the king is gone
Your time is running out
You should really watch your mouth

Let's go, pound for pound

We're prepared to stand our ground
Put your swords up, put 'em up
It's going down

Oh, oh, oh, make the trade

Oh, oh, oh, or walk the plank
Oh, oh, oh, make the trade
Oh, oh, oh, or walk the plank

Ok, look, this is not a conversation

It's a do-or-die situation
If you don't give me back the king
I'll have no hesitation
I'll serve you right here
And I don't need a reservation
That way your whole pirate crew can have a demonstration
Release him now, and we can go our separate ways
Unless you wanna deal with me and the VKs

So that's your big speech, huh?

An empty ultimatum?

All it takes is one swing and I'll humiliate him

Matter of fact, make one wrong move and I'll debilitate him
And if he even starts to slip, I'll eliminate him
All it takes is one wrong look and I'll-

Harry! We get it, chill

Let's go, bring it on

Better give us what we want
It's the wand for the crown
If you don't, it's going down

Let's go, make your move

Peace or war, it's up to you
Give him up and do it now
If you don't, it's going down

We want the wand

Or else the king is gone
Your time is running out
You should really watch your mouth

Let's go, pound for pound

We're prepared to stand our ground
Put your swords up, put 'em up
It's going down

Hey, we don't have to choose

We don't have to light the fuse
Mal, whatever you do, it's gonna be a lose-lose
There's gotta be a better way
Uma, I promise I'll give you your chance
You'll have your say

Silly king! You? Give me?

You're gonna give me a chance?
Well, not a chance

Oh, oh, oh, make the trade

Oh, oh, oh, or walk the plank
Oh, oh, oh, make the trade
Oh, oh, oh, or walk the plank