Once upon time...a long, long time ago…A beautiful maiden married - screw this, I ain't telling the story like that, so let's try this opening again.

Twenty years ago, Belle married her Beast in front of six thousand of their closest, personal friend. (Honestly, who has that many friends?) Anyways, instead of going on a honeymoon like they should have, Beast decided to unite all the kingdoms in the world and create the United States of Auradon. And of course he got himself voted as king...go figure.

So, mainly to make sure that everyone lived 'Happily Ever After', King Best rounded up all the villains and the sidekicks, even resurrecting the dead ones and even stealing others from their own little dimension. He then booted them off the Isle of Lost with a wonderful magical barrier to keep the villains trapped. That's where I live.

Nothing was good here. There was no wifi, no magic, and certainly no way out. I thought I'd stay here forever...until this happened...

Staring out at the Isle of the Lost, Prince Benjamin allowed the tailor to take control of his body as he was fitted for his coronation. While his body was in Auradon, Ben's mind was fixated on the dark island across the waters.

"How is it possible that you're going to be crowned king next month?" King Beast and his wife, Queen Belle, walked into Ben's room, "You're just a baby."

"He's turning sixteen dear," Belle pointed out in her soft voice as she began tidying up her son's room out of habit.
Still on his stool, Ben greeted his father, "Hey pops."

King Beast made no acknowledgement of his greeting and continued to speak about his time as king, "Sixteen! He's far too young to be crowned king," The former beast took off his glasses, "I didn't make a good decision till I was at least forty-two."

The king's wife scoffed in disbelief, "You decided to marry me at twenty-eight."
"It was either you or the teapot." King Beast joked, causing his son to chuckle. Looking over at his wife and the look of disappointment she had, he added, "Kidding."

Swallowing, Ben deiced that now would be a good time to tell his parents his plan for Auradon, "Mom, Dad, I've chosen my first official proclamation." His parents both had looks of surprise and excitement, "I've deiced that the children of the Isle of the Lost...should be given a chance," Belle and Beast both had weary expressions at mention of the isle, "To live here in Auradon."

In astonishment, Belle dropped the shirt in her hands and Beast's jaw dropped open. Even the tailor was shocked by the prince's announcement.

Ben stepped off the stool, "Every time I look out to the island, I feel like they've been abandoned."
King Beast breathed deeply, trying to keep his temper under control, "The children of our sworn enemies, living among us."

"We start out with a few at first," Ben commented, hoping to make his parents feel more assured, "Only the ones that need our help the most. I've already chosen them."

"Have you?" Ben's father said in a snippy tone.
Belle put a hand on her husband's arm, a calming and reassuring act, "I gave you a second chance," She reminded him before turning to her son, "Who are their parents?"

"Cruella De Vil, Jafar, Evil Queen," Ben paused for a moment. He knew his parents would react horribly at the mention of the next villians. The last two villains were possibly the worst on the whole island. But that was why their children needed help the most, "And the Wicked Witch of the West and Maleficent." At the mention of the villains the tailor let out a yelp and scurred from the room.

"Maleficent!" Beast exclaimed with anger, "She is the worst villain in the land, and don't even let me start on that green skinned witch!"
"Dad, hear me out here." Ben tried to reason with his father, but King Beast silenced him.

"I won't hear of it!" Beast announced in a booming voice, "They are guilty of unspeakable crimes!"
Ben shook his head and raised his voice at his parents, "Dad, their children are innocent. Don't you think they deserve a chance at a normal life?" King Beast became silent as he thought on Ben's words, "Dad…"

"I suppose the children are innocent." King Beast said softly, before turning around to leave the room, shaking his head at the thought of villainous children attending Auradon Prep.

His mother gave Ben a smile that showed her proudness in him before fixing his jacket and telling him, "Good job." She turned and joined her husband in leaving the room.

As they did, Ben looked out towards the Isle of the Lost. The five children of the most evilest villains would be coming. This would change everything. For both the heroes and the villain