Ben and I were tied to the same post together. I closed my eyes, searching for anything in my body to use. Mochi let herself free last night, and she was wrapped under my jacket at the moment. Even she wasn't up for transforming.
"So, Jasmine's daughter," Uma said, making me open my eyes. "The infamous (Y/n). Too bad your powers can't work on the Isle."
"What do you want from me?" I asked calmly.
"Well, originally, my plan was to take only Ben and let you go. But Harry wants to see Jay suffer. So, you're here," Uma explained.
"What, little Harry got upset because Jay had bigger muscl—Ow," I cut myself off, my head pounding.
Uma grinned. "Your eyes were glowing red. You're very powerful, (Y/n), and you have a bite. It's a shame that I have to throw you overboard."
"Then don't," I said simply.
"We'll see what happens," Uma decided, walking away from us.
"Hey, guys! They're here!" Gil announced.
Harry untied us from the posts and pushed us over to the plank. "Welcome!"
"Finally!" Uma said, laughing and kicking her legs up excitedly.
"They got (Y/n) too?" Jay questioned, watching me closely.
"We'll get her back," Evie assured him.
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 long 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
"Hold on. Too easy," Uma said, stopping Mal. "Why don't you give it a test drive? We want to see it work."
Mal smiled. "You always were quite the drama queen."
"Oh, and nothing too big, or else (Y/n) and Ben are fish bait," Uma added.
"Okay." Mal walked over to a platform where Dude was. "Although it seems absurd, turn your bark into a word." Mal waited a moment. "Talk, dog."
"Does this vest make me look fat?" Dude asked, making my eyes widen. "Does anyone have some bacon? Cookies?"
"Give me the wand!" Uma growled.
"Give me Ben and (Y/n)!" Mal demanded.
"Harry, bring them over," Uma said.
Harry dragged us over, his breath ghosting over my neck. I whimpered, and Mochi hissed softly. Jay glared daggers at him, watching his every move. I wanted to be in his arms. I wanted to be with him.
Harry forced us down on our knees. I looked up pleadingly at Jay. Mal and Uma had their hands on the wand. Ben grabbed Mal's hand while Jay grabbed mine.
"By the power of the sea, tear it down and set us free!" Uma exclaimed.
"Get ready," Jay mumbled as Mal tried to get Ben out of the scene.
Mochi wrapped around my hand and turned into a sword, surprising me. The handle was a snake, and the hilt was golden. The sword was like the ones they used in R.O.A.R.
"No!" Uma snapped the wand in two. "You do not get to win every time."
The group grabbed swords as Carlos shot smoke bombs. Three went after me at once. My eyes swirled with red and blue as I focused. Some caught my eye, freezing and falling overboard. I smiled when Jay threw Hook's hook overboard.
"Come on," I called, running toward the entrance.
Harry almost sliced my neck. I kicked him back, using his twirling move against him. I could sense Jay grinning. Ben grabbed my arm and led me through the tunnel. Jay wrapped his arm around me. We sat in the front of the limo.
Mochi transformed, leaving a pile of cobra in my lap. I breathed heavily, laying my head on Jay's shoulder. He wrapped his arm around me, kissing the top of my head.
I watched the bridge form in front of us, and I could be thankful for it. The magical kingdom glowed in front of us. My eyes were adjusting to the brightness after being in the darkness of the Isle.
"I'm so sorry I wasn't there to protect you," Jay breathed. "I should've been there."
"Jay, Mal wanted me to come. And I've been to the Isle before. I know how it works. That wasn't my first encounter, either. I handled it pretty well, in my opinion," I explained.
"When did you go to the Isle?" Jay asked, confused.
"Talisman, remember?" I lied.
"No, you didn't deal with Uma, then." Jay looked at me. "When did you go?"
"The most recent? A couple of days ago," I admitted. "Ben's been taking me to the Isle to see Jafar."
"What?!"
"Jay, it's okay. He hasn't hurt me or anything. He's helped me a lot. The transformations are difficult," I said.
"Look, I know you didn't want me to freak out, but please tell me next time. I'll be supportive," Jay assured me.