A/N: I don't own descendants or it's characters.


Chapter 1: I Need Her

There are moments that change your life and, if Evie had been paying attention, this was one of those moments. It had been months since the cotillion and everything had calmed down. There had been no sign of Uma, the school year was about to start in three weeks, and final touches for the new arrival of Isle kids were on their way. Everything was almost back to normal. And then she came.

Her arrival was announced an hour before she arrived at the school. Ben's eyes widened and he ran off in a panic. Fairy Godmother made her way throughout the school quickly making preparations. The AKs scurried about like frightened mice. Some ran to their rooms and locked themselves in. Others went about helping Fairy Godmother. Everyone seemed to know what to do and ran about doing it. Everyone that is, except the VKs.

They didn't have a clue as to what was going on, and everyone they asked gave them a different answer. Ben said he had kingly duties to attend to. Jane had to help her mom and only said they had to look perfect. Brave and confident Lonnie looked fearful and said not to get in anyone's way before she ran to change. Doug looked mortified and warned the others to hide before doing so himself. Chad and Audrey had only mentioned they had to change and ran for their rooms.

So, the VKs did the only thing they could do: make their way back to the room to kill time. Jay and Carlos played video games, while Evie forced Mal into something more presentable. Mal glared at her the entire time, but made not verbal protests as Evie helped her into a casual dark purple thigh- high dress with a black belt. Evie glared back as Mal added a little black leather jacket and matching boots. Mal simply smirked and laid back on her bed.

"I wonder who it is," Evie said as she reapplied her red lipstick. She had changed before helping Mal into a dark blue dress that fell just above her knees with gold specks, matching golden flats, and a medium sleeved white sweater. Mal sat up and shrugged.

"I don't know," Mal replied. "But the look of terror on everyone's faces means it must be good." Evie rolled her eyes as Mal's smirk widened.

"Honestly, I'm nervous. I've never seen Doug looked so scared." Mal's face fell and she nodded.

"I don't think Ben's ever been this panicked over anything that wasn't villain related." They spent the rest of their time in silence, both trying to think of who could possible cause this much terror.


When she arrived, everyone that wasn't hiding was waiting at the front of the school. The AKs all had smiles plastered on their faces, but the VKs could clearly see the fear in their eyes. As a limo pulled up Mal glanced back at her friends, who stood off to the side with Lonnie. Jane had to stand by her mother, who was slightly behind Ben. She wanted to be with them, but everyone told her that she had to stand up front next to Ben. Mal glanced back at the limo as the door opened and the visitor's presence was announced.

"Presenting," the announcer started. "Her Royal Highness, Princess Tara." A woman stepped out from the limo. Her skin was a light caramel and her black hair was long and straight, and fell over the black top of her dress and its golden underpart. Her high cheek bones, thin face, and sharp eye brows gave her a regal appearance. As her black silhouettes slowly made their way across the pavement and her long black shirt dragged along behind her, the golden specks scattered like stars in the black of dress gleamed in the sun and her bright emerald eyes shifted slightly left towards the VKs.

Jay glanced at the Princess and resisted the urge to whistle, not wanting to un intentionally upset Lonnie. Carlos had to look away, her piercing gaze making her nervous. Evie's mouth fell open as she stared in awe of how beautiful the princess was. Although her face was that of pure boredom, she had a natural regal grace the Evie liked. What Evie didn't realize was Tara wasn't looking at the VKs, but at her.

"Welcome Princess Tara," Ben said as he inclined his head in a slight bow. Tara only arched an eye brow as her eyes shifted towards him. "It's a pleasure to have you here."

"I doubt it," Tara replied, her voice lacking all enthusiasm. Ben's smile shrunk and he began fidgeting with his hands. "I didn't know kings fidgeted."

"They don't," Ben said while quickly clasping his hands behind his back. Tara simply rolled her eyes as she let at a sigh of boredom.

"And who are you?" Mal, who was already displeased by her boyfriend's treatment, looked away from Ben and into the eyes of the princess before her.

"I'm Mal," Mal replied with a fake smile that didn't reach the slight anger in her eyes. Tara only stared at her before turning back towards the limo.

"Angel!" Mal and the rest pf the VKs jumped at the sudden change in the princess' volume.

"Coming!" another woman called out as she scrambled out the limo. She was shorter than Tara and her skin was mocha. Her long black hair had the slightest way to it, looking practically straight. Her face was not as thin as Tara's and her eyes were a deep dark brown. She wore a plain, long sleeved dress like Tara, but hers was just black, had tighter sleeves, didn't hug her frame as much, and was accompanied with black flats. She looked just as nervous as the AKs.

"Should I know a 'Mal?'" Mal, upon hearing her name said in such a meaningless tone, was about to let out a growl.

"She's Ben's girlfriend and Maleficent's daughter," Angel answered quickly. Tara's eye brows raised and as she turned her attention back to Mal, who still looked rather upset.

"So, you're Maleficent's disappointment." A near growl could be heard from Jay and a frustrated huff from Evie, but Tara didn't even glance in their direction. Nor when she looked back at Ben did she make any note of his angered expression. "Well, I look forward to seeing the two of you, as well as the other disappointments, at dinner." With that, she slowly made her way past them and into the castle, with Angel casting them an apologetic glance as she scurried off after her. The VKs' scowls followed after them, along with Lonnie's and Jane's.

"Alright," Fairy Godmother said loudly, getting the AKs' attention. "Everyone back to their normal duties." The rest of the school hurried away as the VKs made their way over to Mal and Ben.

"Who the hell is she?" Mal growled through her teeth as her glowing eyes glare landed on Ben. Her boyfriend took a deep breath before turning to look at her.

"I'll explain later," he replied. "You guys are excused from the rest of your classes. We all clearly are going to need some time to prepare for dinner." He kissed a still very angry Mal's forehead before hurrying into the castle. Mal let out a growl as she and her friends watched her boyfriend's retreating form.

"Am I the only one ready to handle her Isle style?" Mal asked.

"Nope," Carlos replied.

"Ready when you are," Jay added.

"This is going to be a very long night," Evie said.


Dinner was at 7:00. The VKs showed up at 7:30. Jay wore a white t-shirt, his maroon and yellow cobra sports jacket, dark brown jeans, and sneakers. Carlos wore red shorts with a black and white shirt and matching leather jacket. After their encounter with the princess earlier that day, they had no intention of even pretending to care about this dinner. Evie, despite wanting to give Tara one of her mother's famous poison apples, refused to not look her best for the occasion. However, she didn't think Tara was worth any of her new outfits, so she and Mal wore their cotillion dresses. Mal added her leather boots and jacket from earlier while Evie wore her golden heels.

"There you are!" Jane exclaimed as the four walked towards her. She was standing in front of the doors leading to the dining room. She wore a fancy short sleeved sky- blue dress. In a matter of seconds her expression went from relieved to pure panic. "What are you wearing?" Carlos, feeling guilty for causing his girlfriend so much stress and panic, looked away. Jay and Mal simply shrugged.

"Since I'm such a disappointment," Jay started, "I thought I'd go ahead and dress the part."

"Yeah," Mal agreed. "If she wanted us to look so perfect, she probably shouldn't have insulted us." Jane looked as if she was on the verge of having a panic attack.

"She's going to kill us," Jane said in a panicked whisper. Carlos looked at her with a worried expression before gently grabbing her by the arm with on hand and used the other to gently cup her cheek.

"We can go change if you want," Carlos said soothingly. Jane shook her head and took a deep breath, her boyfriend's comment calming her as she gave him a small smile.

"There's no time. You're already late. Any later and she might curse us all. But thank you for the thought." Before anyone could say anything else, she kissed her boyfriend's cheek and led them into the dining hall. At the head of the table sat Ben, wearing his usually blue and yellow kingly attire. To his right, Tara wore a one shoulder black dress with golden specks. On her right, sat Angel wearing a similar dress, except hers had emerald specks. The light from the fire place made the gold and emerald of there dresses glow, along with Tara's emerald eyes as she looked at them irritable.

"Hey guys," Ben greeted as he stood, offering them a smile. "I'm glad you could make it." Mal received a kiss on the cheek before taking the seat to Ben's left. Evie sat next to her, Jay next to Evie, Carlos next to him, and Jane beside her boyfriend.

"We wouldn't miss an opportunity to eat a royal meal," Jay said, a sarcastic smirk on his lips as he looked at Tara, who was looking over the VKs disapprovingly.

"For someone so eager for a 'royal meal,'" Tara started annoyingly, "you would think you would at least be on time. Let alone dress the part."

"I'm sure there's a reason for their tardiness," Angel said quickly, as Jay's smirk fell and he and Mal started to glare. Carlos and Evie shared a worried look, as Ben and Jane shared a nervous one. "As well as for their state of dress." Tara slowly looked at her irritably, her eyes glowing in frustration, causing the other woman to shrink a little in her seat.

"Anyways," Ben said, a fake smile plastered on his face. "Let's eat." Their dinner of roast beef and vegetables was brought out and placed in front of them. Tara and Evie ate with the grace of a princess. The rest ate politely, but not as graceful. Mal and Jay had wanted to use anything but their proper table manners. However, Ben's pleading look had them on their best behavior.

"So Tara," Ben said halfway through their meal. "What brings you to Auradon Prep?"

"Work," Tara said dully, not even bothering to look up at him.

"What is it that you do?" Mal asked.

"She's a designer," Angel interjected as Tara gave Mal a pointed look. "She's very talented and creative, making her one of the best throughout Auradon. She's been home recently and hasn't been working as much. She was going to design Audrey's cotillion dress-"

"But then she canceled," Tara finished, a deep frown appearing and her eyes glowing more with anger. "And even if she hadn't she would have asked the new fashion prodigy from the Isle." Evie looked away from Tara's burning gaze.

"Tara," Angel started with a small smile, causing everyone else to give her a confused look. "I think that's the nicest thing you've said all day."

"Angel, if you weren't my cousin I'd turn you into a toad." Angel's smile grew a little and Evie couldn't help the small smile of her own that started to appear. It wasn't much of a compliment, but Evie had to admit that Tara did look very stylish. If she was as good as her cousin said she was, Evie should feel honored.

"Regardless of whether you're designing or modeling your creations, you're still the fairest of them all." Tara simply rolled her eyes at her cousin's attempt to make her feel better. Evie looked down at her food, as the rest of the VKs resisted the urge to correct her that that was Evie's line.

"You said you were here on business," Jane said nervously, trying to change the subject. Tara's gaze fell upon her and Jane shrank a little in her seat.

"Yes," Ben said, hoping to ease some of Tara's wrath from Jane. "What kind of business is it?"

"Business that only concerns you if you're a royal," Tara said. "All those who aren't may finally escape my clutches."

"Right then. I guess now would be a good time for you all to leave. I'll see you all in the morning" Jane and the VKs wasted no time getting up and heading towards the door.

"Wait!" Tara called, causing them all to stop and turn back around to face her. "I said I had royal business to attend to. Which means the blue haired one stays." Mal and Jay protectively stepped in front of a now nervous Evie.

"Not happening," Jay said as he crossed his arms and glared at Tara.

"There's no way in hell that we're leaving her with you," Mal said as her glaring eyes glowed in rage. Tara only smirked as she looked at Ben, seemingly entertained by their attempt protect their friend. They all looked at Ben, who was giving them a wary look.

"Guys I promise nothing will happen to her," Ben swore. "You know I wouldn't let it." Carlos, Mal, and Jay exchanged a look before looking at Evie. Evie starred at Angel, who gave her an encouraging nod, before taking a deep breath and nodding.

"I'll be fine," Evie promised. The others gave her a small smile and Tara a glare before silently following Jane out the room. As soon as the door were closed, Evie sat back down and looked expectedly at Tara.

"As you know," Tara started. "I'm a princess. And my country is on the brink of pulling out of Auradon." Evie looked over at Ben and was surprised to see the pure shock on his face.

"What are you taking about?" Ben asked, making it even more apparent that he didn't know anything about this. Tara simply raised one of her perfect brows at him, the rest of her face and tone not catching up to the severity of the situation.

"I'm talking about how my beloved mother is contemplating whether or not she wants to be part of your kingdom." Ben went to stay something but was quickly silenced by Tara 's now raised hand. "Don't worry. It has nothing to do with you."

"Then why does your mother want to leave Auradon?" Evie asked, drawing Tara's attention away from the still panicked king to herself.

"Right before the villains were imprisoned, Captain Hook robbed my country of a special artifact. My parents were the only ones who knew what was taken and thought that it was lost. It wasn't until recently that we learned that it's on the Isle."

"What is it?" Tara's eyes hardened a little at the blue haired girl's question.

"Not yours." Evie quickly looked away, Tara's face going back to its natural look of boredom. "Anyways, it is now in the hands of the Captain's son, Harry Hook."

"Alright then," Ben said less panicked, a plan already forming in his head. "I'll send a team of guard to retrieve it for you."

"Sorry Benny Boy. My father told me this new in secrecy. Not even my mother knows I know. If anyone else was to find out about this, it would become a huge scandal. And Sweet Ole Mommy, who already blames your parents for not being able to confiscate it when the Captain was imprisoned, would throw a fit and start a war."

"Then what do you need from me?" A sly grin slowly made its way across Tara's face and her eyes had a mischievous twinkle.

"I don't need you." She slowly turned to look at Evie. "I need her."


A/N: First of, Tara is pronounced Terra. Its different spelling will be explained later. Anyways, what do you think she's going to do with Evie? Comment and let me know.