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Mal almost didn't believe her ears when Fairy Godmother made her announcement. Minutes before she had gathered the four villain kids and Ben in her office to speak. Mal was almost certain it had nothing to do with their behaviour, as they had been careful not to do anything to provoke the adults. Though, Ben did look nervous and that made her feel nervous too.
Back to the announcement. FG wanted them to go to the Isle. Not for good, and not alone, she assured them right after speaking. It was only so that Ben and FG could see what the Isle was like. For educational purposes, Mal supposed.
Old instincts immediately returned to her mind and she saw that the other three tensed up. What was FG thinking?
"Sorry, Fairy Godmother, but what the fuck are you thinking?"
Jay was brave enough to speak, though Mal wished he had used kinder language. She forgave him when she saw the barely noticeable tremor in his hands.
"We will not be there long," FG said. "You will be accompanied and safe with me the whole time. We will only see the school there to get an idea of what previous education the children have had before bringing them over here. We can bring some over while we're there, as well."
Evie blinked slowly and Mal struggled not to smirk at the look on her face. She was on the verge of cursing FG out, and Mal knew that would take a turn for the worse.
"I suppose you want us to be guides? Lead you to Dragon Hall?" Mal asked.
"I want you four to help arrange the trip," FG said.
"You don't have to if you don't want to," Ben shot in. Mal met his eyes. Trusting and calm as ever. She then nodded at Evie, who took the lead.
"We will have to stay at the Loft. It'll fit us all and no one is dumb enough to try sneaking in. As for the school..." Evie looked at them for help.
"It's not like here," Mal added, always helpful. "Stick to us and you won't get stabbed."
FG did not look reassured.
BEN POV
They managed to sneak to the Loft without encountering anyone, but they were stopped by someone before they could open the front door.
"Harry," Mal greeted. The guy - possibly no older than seventeen - grinned crazily at Mal, looking like something out of one of the movies Chad liked to watch. Evie gave Ben and FG a look - don't interfere.
"Mal! Pleased to see you love, and all these... people. I can't wait until Uma hears you're back."
"Still her lapdog?" Jay asked. His jaw was raised intimidatingly, though Ben had a feeling this Harry guy was way too crazy to think anything was intimidating.
"Still licking Mal's cunt I see," Harry retaliated. FG gasped softly at the use of such language, but Ben had no time to react as Harry's eyes brightened. "Puppy! Must say I've missed your warm mouth."
He winked and made kissing noises at Carlos. It made Ben feel gross just standing close to the crazed pirate. What was wrong with him?
"Fuck off, Harry. Stick a cactus up your ass if you're so desperate," Mal said.
Harry's attention turned to her. "Is that a promise, doll?"
"Suck a dick," Jay said.
Harry's eyes moved back to Carlos, an almost predatory look in his eyes. "Oh, I plan to." He offered them one more crazed look before he leaned towards Carlos, barely touching his lips with his own. He smirked, made something cold go down Ben's spine. Then he was gone.
Carlos flipped the bird after him. "Fucking creep."
"I forgot what Harry was like," Evie said. "Was he always this gross?"
"Well, yeah?" Carlos offered. "He's got to compensate for his tiny dick somehow."
It looked like the VK's forgot about Ben and FG until FG coughed. "What happened?" she asked.
Mal bit her lip. "Hook is telling the Isle we're here. I'll give it about six hours until our parents know."
"Evie and Jay's parents," Carlos added. "He's not about to spread it to my mom."
Ben felt like there was something more behind that, and he did not want to even guess. "Why not?"
Carlos shook his head. "Hook doesn't want damaged goods, but that doesn't matter. I'm glad he won't spread word to my mom."
FG smiled at him, tried to look reassuring. "Do not worry, Carlos. I will not let your parents harm you."
Jay barked out a laugh, though there was no humour in it. "You wouldn't stand a chance against any of them."
"But don't worry, Fairy Godmother," Evie said, smiling perfectly. "They won't find us unless we want them to. Now, we should go inside before it gets too dark."
Ben almost regretted asking. "Why?"
"Shipment day. You do not want to be a part of it."