Hey guys and gals, so... I managed to watch Disney's Descendants a week early (Thanks, Disney App!) and I've had a week to process the amazing-ness that is Carlos De Vil & King Ben. Ugh. You don't understand. Like, the chemistry. Ugh. Give me a sec...

Okay! Back to reality, the DCOM was good, and I just couldn't overlook the wonderful connection between Disney's newest King and his white-haired, dog-loving friend. So, this story was bound to happen. So far I've mostly seen Carlos & Jay pairings, those two were great as well, believe me, but this story pairing seems to be a lot more challenging, in a way, so here it is! I'll spare you the ramble that you were bound to get, so without further ado, I give you the first chapter of what will be a long story, that may or may not end with a happily ever after.

Enjoy! And a review or two wouldn't hurt ;)


Chapter 1 : A Magical Connection

Life on the Isle of the Lost was bad enough as it is; but Carlos had it harder than anyone. Every day, every second he lived on that island, the harder and harder it got to keep his secret. No one could know, no one would know. The teenagers at Dragon Hall we're mean enough, but if they knew about his dirty little secret, he would be dead.

No matter how many times he just wanted to scream; or finally confess his feelings to every wicked fairy or ghostly gargoyle on the island, he could never do it.

He just couldn't tell anyone. Not even his three best friends.


But then again, life in Auradon wasn't as sweet and peachy as the villains make it out to be. Ben laid on top of his royal-blue, silk sheets as the sun slowly set. Why was this happening? Why did it have to be this way?

Ben was just a month away from becoming King, and he and Audrey were at a standstill in their relationship, once again. She loved him, but he could never return the feeling. As a friend, he loved her. But as a boyfriend, he couldn't even mutter the word.

How was he supposed to tell her that? How was he supposed to tell his father, King Beast, that? How was he supposed to lead Auradon if he can't even tell the truth?

Sometimes he wished he was on the Isle with all the villains. Maybe it was better there.


~ Three Magical Months Later ~

"You're a good boy." Carlos replayed the words throughout his head over and over again, smiling like an idiot the entire way down the path. Dude was wrapped in his arms, licking his chin without a care in the world.

What did Ben mean by that? Maybe I'm overthinking this, but come on... He said it! When I was holding a dog! This day is so crazy, I never expected to like dogs, and I never expected to get so many butterflies in my stomach just because a future King told me I was a good boy.

Carlos sighed, was was his life so complicated?

God, this is too much for me. I mean, I'm only here to get Fairy Godmother's wand! Now I think I've got a... crush.

"Carlos?!" Evie snapped, jumping in front of the boy. "Are you holding a dog?!"

The fourteen-year-old looked around, he was back on the school's campus. He must've been in deep thought if he didn't realize that. Evie was jaw-dropped, Carlos De Vil was holding a dog.

"Y-Yeah... Did you know they don't really want to eat your face off?" Carlos replied, snuggling Dude a little closer. Evie couldn't help but grow a smile.

"What's his name?" She asked, quick to pet the school mutt. "Dude."

She smiled when the dog eagerly licked her chin, giggling when he got up to her cheek.

"How in the world did you get close enough to a dog that you could finally realize they're not vicious man-eaters?"

"Ben," Carlos said with a smile, "He helped me."


~ That Night ~

Ben brushed his hand along the walls of the corridor, easing silently into the main hall. He knew he was breaking curfew, but he didn't care. He was the soon-to-be-King, no one would get him in trouble. Except, maybe the current King, that is.

"Ben?" A voice startled the lad, whirling around to see the boy with white-frosted hair.

"Carlos, you scared me." Ben's straightened out his royal-blue blazer, "What're you doing out here? It's past curfew."

"I was just about to ask you that..." Carlos smiled, "And you're supposed to be the good one."

Ben grinned, touché, "Nighttime is so calming. I like the tranquility."

"Just say you like not having to deal with all the people..." Carlos nudged him on the shoulder, walking past him and down the stairs. Ben was at his heels, "Basically."

The two snuck outside, passing the gardens and heading for the trail leading into the woods. Ben smiled, "You sure you're not gonna get scared in the dark?"

"Ha-Ha..." Carlos nudged his shoulders, "This is my territory. Mom would lock me in the dark for hours on end."

Ben's smile quickly faded, "What?"

"N-Nothing-" The younger teen choked out, "Thanks again, for helping me today. Dude and I are getting along great!" Ben gave a half-smile, "Great. That's really great."

How awful did they have it over there? I mean, villains still loved their kids... right?

"How about we race. You and me. Right now!" Carlos was almost giddy. Ben laughed, "I don't know- I'm not in my athletic clothes..."

"Come on, don't be a chicken." Carlos gripped onto Ben's arm, tugging him along further down the path, "Please?"

Ben took one look in the boy's eyes, seeing them shimmer in the moonlight. He looked adorable. "Okay."

How does he expect me to say no to that face? That cute, freckled-face.

"Ready, set, go!" The two dashed off, Carlos quick to take the lead. Ben was lying earlier, he was a good runner. Probably just years of practice from running from other villains back on the island. The only time Ben had to get away from somebody was when Audrey and him first went out, he hid in the bathroom for over three hours.

"I win!" Carlos exclaimed, jumping up and down in delight. Ben smiled, "I let you win."

"Oh, sure." The younger teen gently pushed the older one, with Carlos lingering his hand on Ben's chest. After a second or two, their laughing silenced, and the two were steadily staring into each other's eyes. Both were smiling.

Ben's hands slowly cupped Carlos' cheek, and as he leaned down for a kiss, the younger boy backed away. Ben doubled back, stunned by his own actions.

"I-I've gotta go-" Carlos whispered, quickly running back down the path.

"Carlos, wait!" Ben reached out to him, but he was gone. He sighed, What did I just do?