Welcome to Auradon Prep! Helena replayed the morning of her arrival in her head for days. She couldn't understand why she'd been one of the chosen be part of the second sweep of Villain kids to enter and Auradon. She wasn't anything special well at least not outside her father and godfather who spoiled her when they could. She didn't want to go to Auradon! At home she was not only treated like a crew member about she was respected and listened to. Captain Hook and the capacity for love and Smee had all the sensitivities needed to get her through hard times. So the lure of Auradon wasn't quite as strong for Helena Hook.

She had no choice though, Captain insisted that it was for the best that she get a proper education and make a respectable name for the Hook legacy. She protested for a long as she could, but when the limo showed up to pick her and the other three up she reluctantly slid in last.

As part of the welcoming party you saw a giddy and much happier Mal waiting for them. Back on the Island Mal was always trying to prove something so it got in the way of anyone really getting to know her, but the brilliant green of her eye pierced the new crew with the possibility that something good was about to happen.

"I am so happy to see you all!" Mal's greeting brought unsolicited smiles to the fours' faces. She step forward and hugged them all, something that would've shocked any Islander. "I'm sorry, I guess my Auradonian transformation is now complete." Her joke was met with a hardy laugh from the hunk behind her but half-hearted laughs from her fellow VK's.

The hunk stepped forward and looped Mal arm lovingly through his. Helena heard Claudia, Drisella the Step-Sister of Cinderella's daughter, growl in disappointment. The hunk opened his mouth to speak, "Welcome to you all, Mal and the other have told me stories about you all."

"All awful I hope," Uriah, the son of Ursula, spoke up.

Mal smiled, "Nothing but the worst for a fellow VK."

Ben continued, "I am King Ben, and of course to know the lovely lady. We are going to give you and tour and then the rest of the group is going to be meeting us in the common room so that you can all catch up."

Later that night Helena found herself wandering. She finally sat of the bay of the Auradon Gulf looking out into distance at the Isle of the Lost. She closed her eyes to imagine what her father could be doing right now and longed to be with him. If she were inclined to being honest she'd admit that seeing Evie, Jay and Carlos again was actually nice... especially Carlos. Something about the dual haired scardy cat made her heart flutter to the point she feared it would soon stop. His weak and unsure smile made her stomach twist into silly knots.

It could be Hero Syndrome after all he did save her from a crocodile once, but she returned the favor by saving him from a stray dog that somehow found a way across the barrier. So why does she still feel so giddy when he comes around.

"Mind if I joined you," a voice asked from behind her. She looked up to find Carlos and his mangy mutt curled in the arms. She smiled and the unusual scene.

"Of course," she turned back to the water as he took his seat. They sat in silence for a few minutes. The only sounds that could be heard were the waves crashing on the shore and the slow breathing for the two teenagers.

Finally Helena broke the silence, "How did you make the transition?"

Carlos smirked, "It wasn't easy, but it felt right."

"Do you miss home?"

"No. I was never loved or respected like you were. Here is my home, and I feel as if it always has been."

Helena looked Carlos in the eye. "Why was I brought here?"

He flashed her a soft smile and turned to look back at the island. "Honestly... because I requested that you come."

"What?"

Carlos turned to her with a slight fear in his eyes. "I wanted you to come and enjoy life on the good side. I wanted to you be with me."

"Why?" She found herself blushing.

"Because I realized awhile ago that I am in love with you."

"Since when?"

"Since you saved me from that rabid pack animal on the island." She sputtered, her mind couldn't fathom that her feelings may have been reciprocated. Carlos continued, "I don't know if you feel the same way, but I needed to see you again and I wanted you to have a chance to see what it could be like to be a good kid for once."

She didn't say anything, she just slowly nodded her head. Carlos shifted uncomfortably not really knowing where to go from here. Helena smiled to herself and did the first bold thing she done all day: she shifted closer to Carlos and laid her head on his shoulder. She let out a satisfied sigh and whispered, "The feeling is mutual."

Author's Note: This is the first installment of four requested romances. I will be posting each of them here within the next month. If other readers would like to make requests please let me know.