The Pirate and the Pup ✅

Part 40: Ben

Uma and Mal sat down and joined me and Celia in eating cake. As we were eating, Mal thanked Uma, and Uma was wondering if there was an insult that she missed which made me laugh.

"I just wanted to thank you," Mal said, directing her words to Uma but glaring my way.

A few minutes later, boards started slamming against the windows, locking us in the house. Celia stood up from the table and ran towards Sophia. Sophia held Celia as we all gathered in the center of the room.

"We're trapped!" Celia said, pointing out the obvious.

"Are you guys okay?" Evie asked.

"Yeah," I said. "What's going on?"

"You've caused my friends pain and fear, we've had enough, now disappear!" Mal yelled, trying to use a spell.

"Audrey's magic must be getting stronger," I commented.

"Come on," Uma said, walking over to Mal and taking her right hand.

I walked over and held Mal's left hand.

"You've caused our friends pain and fear, we've had enough, now disappear!" Mal, Uma, and I said in unison.

As soon as the last word left our mouths, the boards flew away.

"You did it!" Evie said. "Together! This is what I've been talking about!"

"I guess my shell likes you," Uma said before taking the ember out of her shell and handing it to Mal. "Why don't you hold on to that?"

"Hey," Celia said, getting everyone's attention. "Mal and Chloe, it's your baes."

"Ben!" Mal said, running out of Evie's place.

"Harry!" I called out, running out of Evie's place and into Harry's arms.

Harry picked me up and spun me around as I giggled. Once my feet hit the ground, I leaned in and kissed him.

"Are you okay?" I asked.

"Yeah," Harry smiled before kissing me again.

"I always knew you'd be part of the solution," Ben said, smiling at Uma.

"What's this?" Mal said, referring to the stubble on Ben's face.

"Oh, yeah," Ben said as if he forgot it was there.

"I could get used to this," Mal said, lightly touching Ben's chin.

"You like it?" Ben asked.

"I love this," Mal smiled.

"What about those?" I asked, spotting Ben's fangs.

"Oh, no," Mal giggled.

"I like them," Ben smiled.

"Okay," I said, getting everyone's attention. "So, we all think that Audrey could be at Fairy Cottage. But, we have no idea where it is."

"Yeah," Mal said. "Did she ever take you there?"

"Every Fairy Godmother's day," Ben said. "Where is Fairy Godmother when you need her?"

"I wish I knew," Jane said, sounding a bit sad.

"We'll find her," I said, sending a reassuring smile towards Jane.

Jane smiled back before Carlos got her attention.

The two started talking about something and Carlos handed Jane a red box with a black ribbon.

"Aw, isn't that sweet," I said to Harry as Jane opened the box.

"It is, but I bet I could do better for you," Harry smirked.

"Yeah right," I said.

"You like Cane?" Carlos said as Jane tried to object. "Yes, you do." Carlos took the necklace back. "It's fine. You know what? I can remake it. It's cool. It's fine."

"Hey, dummy!" I said, getting Carlos' attention. "She likes it!"

Carlos turned to Jane.

"She's right," Jane smiled. "It's perfect."

"Doug!" Ben called out. "Go with Jane. We need to find Fairy Godmother."

"They might need some muscle," I commented, looking at Doug.

"Hey," Doug said.

"Well, I'll go," Gil suggested.

"Yeah, actually, I would feel better," Carlos said.

"Yeah, actually, I'd feel better too," Evie said.

"Same," Mal said.

"Aye," Harry said.

"Actually, I would too," Doug said.

"Alright man," Gil said, wrapping an arm around Doug. "Let's do it. Let's go, Jane."

"Okay," Jane said, looking back at Carlos.

"Be careful, okay?" Carlos asked.

"I will," Jane smiled.