The Bones of the Cursed -Desire-

Chapter 7

-Desire-
A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.

Family

We have continued our expedition day and night. We didn't have a proper break other than eat and sleep so when we reached the other side of the island we decided to take a few hours off. We could do anything in the meantime. Kida walked up to me and asked if she could join. I accepted and she sit next to me looking at the diary I was reading.
**Really got your attention, huh?**
**Indeed. The more I read it, the more I see the details that I've missed. And in this journey I have to pay attention to every detail.**
**I see it's really important to you to find Atlantis.**
**It is..** I recalled why I was doing all of this. Uma and Harry know why I'm doing it. That's why they wanted to help me. But ever since that dream I had - of me drowning - and Kida's warnings I have doubts whether this is the right choice. But I have to know..  Kida somehow knows the reason I want to find Atlantis because she turns towards me and tells me:
**I know this is important to you, Mal. And I understand why you want to solve the mystery. To no longer live without knowing where you came from. But keep in mind that you are together in this.(She looks towards Uma and Harry who were also talking.) Are you sure you want to find out who is he? The truth might hurt more than not knowing.**
**I am sure, Kida. All my life I've been alone. Until I met them.** I look towards my soul sister and the boy who holds my heart.

//Uma's P.O.V.//
Mal and Kida were sitting together and talking as so were Harry and I a bit more far away. I have told Harry that I am really happy that he finally got the courage to approach Mal and he wasn't  surprised that I knew. He was relieved and happy that he had everything he ever wanted. He had his dream girl, his best friend and all three of them were in a thrilling adventure to find The Lost City. From what Kida told us, many have tried but only a few people have succeeded. We know it's real, but does that mean that my dream is real too? I saw Mal covered in darkness and I couldn't save her because of the fire that surrounded me. Could that be the test Kida warned us about? So far nothing happened, but the signs do show. I am scared. All of us are. I can see it in all of them. Kida knows what's about to happen but isn't allowed to tell us more. Harry and I are afraid of the trials. Of what we could lose. But Mal, she is afraid of the consequences of her  actions. Once she finds out the truth. Will it be worse than not knowing at all? If I were in her place I would want to know. Which is why I want to help her. The moment I've met her, she's turned my life 180° and I couldn't be more grateful for her. She has helped me achieve my dreams. She is fearless as she doesn't back away from any challenge and I look up to her because of that.
**Got ya in deep thought, ay? What are you thinking of?** He noticed me looking at Mal and Kida. **I can see my beautiful jewel has also taken your mind.** He smiled looking at her too.
**I am grateful to have met her. And you sure are too.**
**Indeed. These have been the best 6 years of my life. Having to see both my jewel and pearl every morning when I walk up on the main deck.**
**And I am also grateful that I met you.** This time both of us turned towards each other.
**Me too.** He continued.** Remember when I have put water in your hat and you started chasing me the entire beach?** He started laughing. **How- how could you not see how heavy the hat was before- before you put it on your head??**  He said the entire sentence through loud laughs.
**Shut up. Be glad that you bumped into Mal. Otherwise your hook would've been my coat hanger.**
**Ah again with that joke.** He rolled his eyes.
**That is a joke. Not putting water in my hat.** And again he started laughing. As annoying he is, I love him a lot. I wouldn't want to have him any other way. I love his mad personna that can always put a smile on your face and the more annoying he is, the sweeter he truly is. He needed Mal in his life as she needed him and as I needed both of them and vice versa. We are no longer friends. We are family.