Chapter 35 - Alliance
Carlos and Jay got back to Dr. Facilier's place and Carlos immediately ran over to his girlfriend. "Babe, you okay?" Penny simply nodded her head and Carlos kissed the top of her head. The four saw Mal and Celia and the girls rushed over to Mal. Penny almost fell, but Mal caught her. "You okay?" "Yeah, you?" Penny asked Mal. "I really don't want to talk about it." Penny nodded her head and Carlos quickly wrapped his arm around Penny, and Jay joined the group. They all saw the ember in Mal's hand and smiled. Mal smirked back before turning to the boys. "And our bikes?" Mal asked. Jay shook his head. "We lost them." "Great. How are we going to get back? Penny can't use her magic, she's about to pass out."
Celia bit her lip before taking out the remote for the barrier. "I took the remote!" Everyone stopped and turned to the young girl, making Celia sigh. "Look, I thought that it might be useful, and it is," Celia defended herself. Penny smiled and stumbled over.
"And we're thankful, but you can't go stealing things anymore. Okay? I think Fairy Godmother might need to put some extra work for you," Penny told the girl and winked at her. Celia chuckled and gave the remote to Jay, who had his hand out. The boys then helped Penny walk and they stood in front of the barrier once more.
"All right, get in, get out. We did it, guys," Penny told everyone, trying to get everyone hopeful. Everyone nodded and Jay pressed the button. As Mal and Penny walked over, they each felt their powers course through their veins once more. "Feels good," said Penny and Mal nodded. That's when everyone noticed Mal's hair.
"Cool."
"Woah," said Evie, "you've got a little Hades thing going on."
Mal then examined her hair and she scoffed in amazement. "Wow."
"That thing packs a punch, huh?"
Penny suddenly felt two more presences and she turned around just in time to see Harry and Gil jump through the portal. Everyone else turned around to see the two pirates now cheering as they've finally escaped the Isle. "We made it, bro!" The two hugged and they finally realized that they had an audience.
"Hey, guys," started Harry. "We're just coming for a wee visit." Penny conjured up a sword and stepped forward. Harry pulled out his sword and he smirked at the girl. "You want to go again, Hook?" "Oh, it would be my pleasure, Pan."
Evie and Carlos stood in front of Celia while Jay stood in front of Mal, but next to Penny. Harry then took a few steps forward and the group, except for Penny, crowded together. The boys had accidentally bumped into Mal, causing Mal to drop the ember into the ocean.
"No!"
"Dropped something?"
Penny dropped her sword as she stared at Uma in amazement. "It can't get wet," said Mal, "give it back before it goes out."
"Uma?" The pirates asked.
"That's my name." Uma smirked at Mal and Penny before going underwater. "No!" Yelled Mal and Penny felt another presence. "Hi, boys." Penny immediately turned around and had a fireball in her hand.
"Ah, ah, ah," taunted Uma. "I wouldn't do that if I were you." Uma held her hand out as if she were going to drop the ember into the ocean. Penny glared at the girl before the fireball disappeared. "That's better."
"Uma, you swam off and forgot all about us," pouted Gil after he and Harry reunited with their captain. "Yeah. No doubt, planning her revenge," spat Mal.
"Not everything is about you, Mal. I was looking for a hole in the barrier to let everybody out," Uma told the boys. "You know what I found, boys? It's way better out there than we thought. There's this thing that looks like a furry rock called a coconut, and fish so big, you can dance on their backs. They've been keeping it all for themselves," Uma glared at the group, but then noticed Penny swaying. "What's wrong with her?"
Penny glared and took a step forward, only to pass out. She fell to the ground and her friends rushed over to her. "Penny?" Carlos asked his girlfriend as he tried to wake her up.
Harry got deja vu, and he rushed over, only to have Jay shove him away. "I can help your friend," said Harry and everyone paused. "How can you help her?" Evie asked as she stood next to Jay. Harry chuckled at that. "You all seem to forget that Penny and I spent a lot of time together on Neverland."
Everyone looked at one another and they reluctantly let Harry through. Carlos, however, didn't move from his spot, and he glared at Harry. "Try anything, Hook, and I'll cut that hand of yours off," threatened Carlos and Harry chuckled. "Looks like Penny rubbed off on ya. Don't worry. . . She's my oldest friend."
Harry then had a certain look on his face, but he quickly shook out of it, and he began to study the unconscious girl. Everyone watched the pirate, and Mal and Uma glared at each other. When Harry realized what was wrong, he frowned, but he had to make sure he was correct.
"Is she having trouble using her magic?"
"Yes."
"Bloody Hell."
"What's wrong with her?"
"When's the last time she went to Neverland?" Harry asked another question. "Three months ago," Carlos answered. Harry knew what was wrong with her. "And Peter?" "Two months ago. He's also struggling with his magic. Now can you tell us what's wrong with our best friend?" Jay demanded the pirate.
"Careful there, Jay. I can always leave her to die," threatened Harry, but he knew he could never let Penny die. Harry looked over at Uma and sighed before standing up.
"This has happened before. Many centuries ago. Her and Peter left Neverland for a while, and so did my father and I. We all went to the Enchanted Forest, and I kept my eyes on them. A powerful witch had crossed paths with the two. . . Well, let's just say that things got ugly. She then casted a curse on them. The longer they were away from Neverland, the faster they lost their magic. They began to struggle, but they had to complete their mission of getting more Lost Boys. The last time this happened, Penny passed out and didn't wake up until a week later. Even after arriving back at Neverland. And it seems that someone had casted that same curse again. . . Penny. . ." Harry trailed off and Carlos stood up.
"What is it? What will happen this time? And why doesn't she remember any of that?"
"Her half brother, Rumplestiltskin, made it so neither could remember. If they don't go back to Neverland, and soon. . . Well, who knows what can happen. There are a few possibilities, though. Neither of them good."
"What are they?"
"One: they can be 'reborn' but without their magic. Two: they would be in a sleep like curse and only true love's kiss can break the curse. And three: they. . . They can die from this." Everyone, even Gil and Uma, became tense after what Harry had said.
"What can we do?"
Harry walked over to Uma and took the ember out of her hand. "You can take them to Neverland and they'll be able to use their magic and cure themselves, but I'm pretty sure that this thing can help them too."
Mal then had her hand out. "Give it to me, Uma. I need that to break a spell and cure Penny and her dad." "Audrey casted the spell - Sleeping Beauty's daughter." Uma took back the ember and raised an eyebrow.
"So the good guy is the bad guy? Well, I might just not give it back. Let's see what happens."
"Uma, it's not time for games! People's lives are in danger! And Penny needs help!" Harry gave Uma a look and Uma began to think of a way for her to win. "Guarante me that every single villain kid who wants to can get off the Isle." Carlos wasn't even paying attention to the girls, he was only focused on Penny.
"I can't do that."
"Can't do that? Well, I guess you should say your 'goodbyes' to Penny now," said Uma as she held her arm out, dangling the ember over the ocean.
"Deal! Deal!"
Uma still had her arm out and Evie stepped forward. "Uma, her word is good."
"I'll still keep this for the time being. Because if you think I trust you to save the world on your own, think again. This is a job for pirates!" The boys cheered and Jay had to convince Mal to work with Uma. He then turned to the pirates and asked about their bikes.
"We crashed them. Oh, and Penny should be waking up soon."
As if on cue, Penny groaned, but still stayed asleep. Harry made to pick her up, but Jay beat him to it. "If you think I trust you with my sister, think again, pirate. Let's go."
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