When Harry met Uma she wore purple and black. Probably because that was the pallet of colors she had. But it changed shortly after he met her. He never thought much of it, just her branding herself as her own person and not just Ursula's daughter. But maybe there was a reason for it.
A lot of VKs took their parents colors and based their wardrobe on that. It was a way to show people who they were messing with. Just by seeing Mal's purple, green, and black outfits you would know she was Maleficent's daughter and steer clear of that. The hook children all wore their fathers signature red coat so everyone knew exactly who they were. But Uma was different, she didn't wear purple and black. Or at least not for very long, not for very long at all. Her branded color was very curious though. No one really knew why she chose those colors. The people closest to her just thought it was from her love of the ocean, and really it kind of was.
When she chose these colors they also chose her. Those who had magic in their veins, the ones whose parents had used magic, had a very interesting ability. When they were young children, when they attached themselves to a color the color did the same and their hair changed. This how Mal had purple hair, how Evie had dark navy blue hair, and how Uma had Teal, turquoise hair. Because that's how she wanted it.
Harry loved everything about it though. He loved how perfectly it contrasted against her skin, giving her a beautiful glow. He loved how even though her eyes weren't blue they were still brought out by the vibrant green/blue. He loved how fierce it made her look. He really loved how it reminded him of the ocean. But what he loved most is that it was so uniquely her and it made him feel safe. Whenever, wherever he was, when he saw that color he felt safe, he felt happy.
Everyone knew this was HER color. So it was quite odd when Evie started asking about everyone's favorite colors, like isn't it obvious. The princess had decided that Uma and Mal's crews needed to do more socializing and get to know each other better. Even if it was just the simple stuff.
So that's how they ended up here. In the living room of Mal and Ben's castle, each telling different, interesting facts about themselves. Evie for some reason decided each person needed to tell the group their favorite colors.
"Why don't we start with you Gil" Evie said
"Oh, uh I like brown. Oh and yellow, and black. Pinks pretty too. Orange is nice. I like all the colors, my favorite is maybe yellow. No, brown. No, yellow. Yeah yellow" Gil explained very befuddled
"Nice I like yellow too" Evie replied sweetly, being very patient with Gil "And you Harry?"
"What do you think princess?" Harry said annoyed
Harry sighed deeply, rolling his eyes. "Crimson. Happy?"
Evie nodded in reply "And you Uma"
Uma also sighed, but decided to answer so the conversation would be over quickly. "I like green, when it almost looks blue. And I like blue, when its almost green. So Teal, aqua, turquoise. Whatever you wanna call it." Uma stated
"Question" Mal piped up from her spot on the couch. "Why did you choose that color? I always wondered?" Mal asked Uma
"Cause I like it" Uma stated simply
"Yes I gathered that much, I was wondering if there was a real symbolic meaning behind it" Mal said
Uma shrugged "it makes me feel safe...and happy"
Harry furrowed his brow at her. He felt the same way about the color because it reminded him of Uma. Uma always made him happy. But he couldn't help but wonder why it made Uma feel "safe and happy."
"Wow, great explanation" Mal said sarcastically but decided to drop the topic.
"Wait, Why?" Harry said his thoughts aloud the words kinda just coming out of his mouth.
Uma looked him in the eyes and cocked her head to the side confused by his question.
"Sorry... Nevermind" Harry said looking back at her.
Although it was a stupidly simple question they had never talked about their "favorite colors." Probably because they were fighting and watching their backs every second of every day. Probably because they lived on the isle and even talk like that would be considered weak. But she was his best friend, it would still be nice to talk about this stuff, even if it was so stupidly simple.
"Whatever" Uma waved him off
Evie then continued with her little game and that's how the night went on. It was actually nice catching up with their new friends. Although none of them would ever say it, it was a very enjoyable evening.
It would only be months later, when Harry figured out a deeper meaning behind her favorite color. Months later when they were "officially" dating.
"Uma" Harry said smiling at Uma looking her in the eyes
"Harry" Uma said looking back
They were currently out at the beach. Not a lot of people were there, especially at the spot they were at. They weren't going to call it a date because they had invited Gil, but he was busy. But yeah, it was a date.
"You know Uma we're pretty lucky" Harry said brushing his hand through the sand
"What do you mean?" Uma asked
"I mean, not a lot of people can say they've known each other for as long as we have. The fact that I can say I've known you for my whole life is pretty awesome. The fact that I've not wasted a whole lot of my life looking for you, but spending it with you." Harry said smiling
"Yeah" Uma trailed off "look at the sunset Harry"
It was a beautiful sight. Something they never got to see on the isle.
"Look at where the sun meets the ocean. The reason for your favorite color. That iridescent blue." Harry said
"That's not the reason for my favorite color" Uma said
"The ocean?" Harry questioned
"No" Uma responded "Well kinda"
"Do tell" Harry said curiously
"When we were on the isle it was in my blood to be drawn to the ocean, I yearned for it the day I was born. But as you know there was hardly any water, definitely not enough to call an 'ocean.' But I still saw the ocean as my home and like I was just far, far away from that home." Uma stated, Harry listening intently. "But then I met you. I took one look at your eyes and I knew you were my ocean. The home I'd been searching for." Uma looked at Harry. "The way your eyes are blue but they seem green, or maybe they're green and they look blue. I never knew, but that little area where the two colors intersect, it's beautiful. That color made me feel Happy, it made me feel safe, so I made it mine. So I would always be reminded that I had a little piece of the thing I yearned for most. Guess that's another good thing about knowing you my whole life" Uma said smiling
Harry was quite shocked by this confession. Feelings were still new to them and this seemed like a lot, all at once.
"I love the color too. Because it reminds me of you, because your what I yearn for." Harry said
Uma knew this. Uma knew Harry was drawn to her as any pirate would be drawn to the sea. They were two people that loved the sea.
"Promise me something Harry" Uma said
"You'll always be my ocean"
As odd as that sounded, both knew exactly the depth of that statement and what it truly meant. So they would forever keep that promise.
