Mal holds tightly to Ben's hand as fireworks explode in the air. People cheer and chant, "Mal and Ben." as they began to party. But far on the Island a girl who was cursed sat on a rock by the ocean watching countless colors pop. She stared at the colorful explosions wishing to be free from the Island. Her voice was taken away from her when she was a mere child. She had rage and hatred burn in her heart for the one who did this to her. Her own father loved watching others suffer so much she made her child. Mal and the others got to leave but she was stuck with Uma and her pirates. She was below deck while Uma threaten to push Ben in sea and be eaten. She tried to help but her voice was nothing but a silent wind escaping her lungs. She cried as she remembered her friends who abandoned her because she couldn't talk. Her eyes were golden with fire red hair. More red than Ariel's. She loved her hair so much. She took care of it each and every day. When Mal came back with the others to visit she noticed a hole in the barrier opening then closing. "I'm worried people may see us different." Carlos looked at Jay as he stuck his head out the window. Jay laughed, "Look. They are; ok? Cause we were once bad then turned good. We changed and some people may think it's weird but who cares?" Carlos nodded lowering his head. Tears fell down the girl's face to see her friend. Her and Carlos had been through so much together. Even before he meet Jay. They caused trouble but loved it. They didn't hurt anyone physically but teased them. She smiled brightly. Mal climbed out of the cart first with Ben, "This is where I grew up. Not the best but not the worst." He smiled as she escorted him around town. Jay jumped out and ran the other direction, "Gotta find it." Evie gently climbed out protecting her outfit and hair, "Missed the place but not as much as you think." A dog with light brown hair jumps out wagging his tail and baking, "Dude calm down. It's my home. Well, use to be." The girl smiled even bigger seeing Carlos over come his fear of dogs. She loved animals. Carlos had always feared them because of his mother. She goes to hug him but stops when he turns to the cart. A girl with black hair steps outs, "Wow Carlos this is a unique place." Sadness washed over her as she saw his face turn red, "Come on Jane. I wanna show you something." She hid behind a camel as he dragged Jane to the mountain. She wanders off along the streets, swaying and crying. She felt constant pain pierced her heart every time she pictured Carlos and Jane. The sunsets when she finds herself at the barrier. She knew she was to be at that school. To be a princess. She didn't fit in here. She was too kind to be known as a bad guy. She slowly extends her slender fingers to the barrier. She felt a whirl of emotions run through her. 'I can be normal. I can be like Jane and have my best friend back.' Her fingers inches away from the wall parting her and her dream. She pictured herself in a cute outfit, with friends, studying overnight. She pulls back and holds her hand to her chest. Her body tingled. Her hand went through the barrier? No one is able to break the spell except for Fairy Godmother. She looked back at the mountain and back at the barrier. She stretched out her hand again. She was right. She's able to walk through the barrier without a spell or even breaking the barrier. Her heart raced as she took a step forward revealing a cool breeze through her hair. She kept walking with no hesitation. No looking back. She began to run as the sea breeze flowed through her hair. She cried with joy as she approached the gate of the High school kingdom. She smiled ear to ear when it opened. She had happiness written all over her face. It was shortly later she noticed Fairy Godmother following her. "Darling are you lost?" She shook her head. Godmother examined her, "Not from here are you? Where from then?" She pointed to the island. Confusion came across her face, "How were you able to get out?" She shrugged and continued to walk. "Did you break the spell?" she shook her head but smiled at the marble walls surrounding her. Her golden eyes caught the Godmother's attention, "What's your name?" She shrugged once again. Not once has someone said her name or given her a name. She didn't care nor did she honestly want one. She jumped as a deep voice scared her, "Godmother! Who is this?" She turned to see a man with dark hair and a blue suit walk to her. His face resembled the boy named Ben earlier, she thought. A woman in a short yellow dress followed close behind. "She has no name sir. She said she came from the Island but didn't break the spell." She nodded and smiled. He stared her down, "That's no excuse for her to be in the Kingdom. She could be dangerous." Godmother sighed,"Sir she can't even speak. Who is to say she is bad. The barrier is to keep evil within the barrier. Yet it let her out." She crossed her arms. The girl looked over to see the woman in the yellow dress. She walked over to her as the King and Godmother argued. She smiled and bowed, "Oh my. It's a privilege to meet such a well mannered young lady. My name is Bell." The queen curtseyed. The king turned around, "Her hair. And eyes. They're different. How are we to know this isn't an act?" Bell took the girl's arm, "I wish to show such a well mannered human being around the school. You know what. I'm going to enroll you." The king shook his head as Godmother smiled, "She is pure. Only the purest are able to walk through the barrier. I have to cut a hole to get in along with others." She jogged over to the girl. The school was big and crowded even at night. "Now we can't have you dressed like this sweetie. You need to be more ladylike or more casual. Like at least pants that aren't dirty." The girl looked at her outfit. Dirt and stains covered her blouse. Her hair tied in a nappy bun with twigs. Her pants came to her ankles showing her cut up feet. She never owned shoes not that it bothered her. "I'll grab some clothes that you may like. How do you feel about a dress or skirt?" She shook her head as Bell threw some. "Ok what about shorts?" Nope. Godmother laughed, "I can't handle this. I'll give you the ability to talk for a while." She popped out her wand and casted a spell. "Now. Say something." She refused at first but she wanted to hear her voice also, "...p...pants?" Bell smiled and grabbed some skinny jeans. She nodded putting them on with a black shirt and maroon shoes. Godmother placed golden rose earrings on her, "Now these will help you talk. Tap on the to speak. But if they don't work just come to my office." She nodded but pointed to them, "I don't want to talk. I like it when someone guesses what I say." Godmother smiled taking them back, "You can borrow them if you like anytime." The King stood at the door, "Since my lovely Bell is able to trust you; why shouldn't I? Call me Beast. I'll be more than happy to register you in the school." The girl hugged Beast's neck with tears.
She ran through the halls looking around. "RED!?" She turned around but kept running. Jay caught up to her, "What are you doing here?" She smiled and ran faster. She jumped around the place. Under. Over. But kept moving. Expressing her happiness. She reached the top of the Castle and smiled as she looked at the Isle. No more. She cried. Jay caught up to her, "It's eleven at night Red. Carlos has been looking for you." She froze. She forgot about Carlos. Forgot about the pain earlier. She was so happy she forgot her best friend. She turned to Jay who was panting. Her face was shocked, "What's wrong with you? You and Carlos are best friends. Don't you want to see h-" Before he could finish she took off. "RED!" She ran to the Chamber where they dressed her. Her heart raced with fear. Eyes watered with sadness. She leaned against the door. No more?! She wants no more pain. No more sadness. No more being alone...right? She fiddled with her hair. Her hair touched the floor. So long but was the one thing she now hated. NO one would recognize her if it wasn't for her hair. She wiped her tears and stood straight. No more running. She took a deep breath and opened the door. Jay was standing against the wall panting, "Please no more running. Too tired." Jay never got tired. She smiled at him and walked on. She swayed side to side as Jay followed her. Her heart fluttered thinking about class. But she had to know the basics. Math. English. Standard classes in which they didn't offer. She had to be tutored for a while. She didn't care one bit. Being a normal student was the number target for her. Not Carlos. She wants to avoid him for as long as possible. Jay walked up to her, "Why are you here?" She shrugged. "How did you leave the Isle?" Again. She shrugged. Countless questions came from Jay's mouth. She stopped and looked at him. He looked back at her. "What?" She could sense something different about him. But couldn't put her finger on it. she shrugged and walked on, "Stop shrugging!" Girls stared at her with disgusted faces. 'Who cares?' she thought. Men looked at her the same way. Jay kept talking. She didn't realize it but she had been walking for hours. People were staring at her more and more. She looked at the hallway clock. 1:34am? Why are people up so early? She looked behind her. People followed her. Her stomach turned. "Hey Red you ok?" She nodded. She lied though. News travels fast in high school. "No way a villain is pure." she heard among the whispers. She walked to Fairy Godmother's office to start her studies. But she could still feel the heat of everyone's eyes burning a hole in her. 'Way to make a new impression.'