Dating the Enemy

Chapter 15- Captain Hook

I took a raft out sailing the next morning. Moana's daughter, Mina, taught me how to for a couple of days. I loved gliding along the water, letting my hair whip in the right direction.

I felt careless and free.

"(Y/n)!"

I slowed down the boat, pulling it onto the shore. Leona was the one who called for me. I jumped off, landing on the ground with ease. She looked worried.

"What's up? Is there something wrong with the island?" I questioned.

"Captain Hook's here!" Leona exclaimed.

"Captain Hook is not here, silly. It's probably Kit playing a prank on you," I said, rolling my eyes with a soft smile at the girl. "Where did you see them?"

"On the ship. Kit was with him. He told me to get you," Leona continued.

"Now that's definitely Kit. The old codfish is safe on the Isle," I assured her.

Leona grabbed my hand and yanked it. I rolled my eyes, but continued to let her drag me. I pulled her up to a watching post and looked down at the deck. Mal was there with Uma, which surprised me. What was she doing in Auradon?

"Captain Hook!" Leona screamed, pointing to the steering wheel.

"That's not Captain Hook, L." I smiled at the little girl. She was mistaking Harry for the actual villain.

"You guys made sure this place stayed clean. I could literally see my reflection in this," Uma said.

"Ben might not have known this was here," Mal said.

"He does," I said, drawing all the attention to me. I slid down a rope, landing on the bow. "I kept it here. It's a part of our history," I said.

"We need your help," Mal said.

"How? Is Auradon okay?" I asked.

"Audrey stole the Queen's crown and Maleficent's scepter," Carlos said, making my eyes widen in shock. "She's putting everyone to sleep."

"Okay. I'm helping." I glanced at Harry, who was staring at me. "Lead the way."

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We continued to walk with the group, Harry and I occasionally talking. I was surprised he hadn't tried to hook me by now. When Jay whispered it in my ear, I didn't notice I was holding Harry's hand. I blushed and tugged my hand away from his. Jay pulled me toward him protectively, putting a space between Harry and I. I could see the daggers Harry was sending to Jay through his eyes.

We finally reached the castle and walked in, Mal calling out for Ben. "Ben?" Mal called.

"Ha ha, this way!" Dude said, sniffing the air for Ben.

"Ben could be asleep anywhere," Mal said in frustration.

"Or turned to stone," Celia said as Evie covered her mouth.

"Ben!" Mal called, more fear in her voice.

"I got his scent. Very pungent cologne, easy to track. Follow me, people!" Dude announced.

"That's great, Dude," Jay said, trying to ease the tension.

"FYI, I give great cuddles too," Dude said.

"Really? I never really had a pet growing up. Well, except for the elk head in Dad's man cave, but I don't think that really-"

"Hold up!" Uma stopped us.

I turned and saw claw marks on the wall. "What's this?" Uma asked.

"Uh, any chance that this was already there?" Carlos asked Mal.

"And follow me!" Dude said, continuing to walk ahead of us.

We followed behind him as Mal continued to call out his name. Mal opened the room to the Hall of Knights, where suits of armor stood about six feet apart from each other. Harry whistled as he felt the sharpness of a knight's sword. I went to study another one next to his.

"I can feel you lurking," Harry said, not bothering to turn his head.

"Good. There's something going on between you and (Y/n), isn't there?" Jay replied.

Harry smirked, finally turning toward him, saying nothing. He walked over to me and wrapped an arm around my waist.

I heard Uma sigh. "I bet you lost some sleep thinking about me on the loose, huh?"

"No. Dragons don't really lose sleep. I wonder what fried octopus tastes like."

"Okay, cut it out," Evie came between them.

"We're celebrating our differences," Uma said.

Harry and I walked up to the girls, and Harry jolted slightly, gripping my waist tightly. "I believe we're being challenged."

Uma put out a hand to stop him from talking. "Let's split up and look for Audrey."

"That makes absolutely no sense. Unless you give me the ember, she's going to spell you," Mal argued.

"I don't trust you to save the world on your own," Uma said.

The armor moved, and this time, I noticed. I gripped on Harry's arm as Harry grabbed the girls' attention again.

"Do you like a prince, Mal? How about a knight in shining armor? Or knights?" Audrey asked, her voice coming from the suit. A maniacal laugh came from the armor as the other knights sprang to life.