This chapter is a big one I know you will enjoy. It is a bit deeper into Ara's childhood so you can have an idea of how she was raised compared to the other villain kids.

This is a month after the events of the previous chapter, and Maleficent finally got Gaston to enroll Ara in school.

Anyway, on with the story!

I punch an unhealthy tree that was closest to me. Letting out all my frustration. Well at least some of it.

"I SUCK!" I yell at myself.

"Yeah, pretty much." says a nine year old Gil. He was eating an apple with his two other brothers. Gaston Jr. and Gaston the third. All of them watching her fail while training with Maleficent. Embarrassing…

It has been a month since I had been living with the LeGumes and practicing with the leader of the isle. My schedule is sooo busy, I barely have time to do my homework! And to make my training "real", dad has me using my powers to steal food from others and use it to feed the family. Well after I give the most of it to Maleficent. She takes credit for my "actions" so called.

"Yes that was bad, and not a good bad."

Speak of the devil.

"This time keep your elbows high and aim for the can. Focus this time!" she says.

"Easier said than done!"

"What was that? I was too busy enjoying my free time that you will have when you hit the can!"

My eyes are halved.

I try for the 25th time. And all I get are sparks flying from my fingers.

"Whoa!" says Gaston Jr."Try making a ball with your hands! I see people do that on T.V."

"Yeah!"

"Yeah!" Says my brothers.

"I can't believe I am actually taking you guy's advice!" I say before trying.

I am surprised to say that the results weren't terrible. I had made a small blue electric ball. I held it in the middle of my hands mesmerized.

"Ooh." Gil says hypnotized with his brothers. "Now throw it!"

He scares everyone out of their shock. Even Maleficent jumps.

I follows his orders and throw it. I miss and it curves narrowly frying Gaston the third. He jumps out of the way and crashes on something that makes a cat noise. "Nice kitty…Aggh!"

Oh boy…

"I am so sorry I really suck at this and I almost fried him and-"

"Who cares about that!? You did it! Not what we were expecting, but you did it!" Gaston says.

Maleficent looks satisfied.

"We just need to work on your aim and we are good to go. Now my little thunder storm, are you ready to learn one more trick before you get ready for school?"

"Yes!"

I run around in circles full of excitement until something in the window catches my eye. A girl with purple hair that did not look happy with me.

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After morning practice, dad took me to the Tremaine sisters so they could do my hair. Dad said he knew nothing of that girl stuff and with "three strapping boys" who could blame him.

They loved my hair. They liked how black it was. One sister said it looked blue in the light, but I think they are over exaggerating a bit.

They wash it, dry it, and now it smells wonderful! It's so shiny! When was the last time I looked at my hair.

They had trimmed the edges, added layers, and bangs that nearly covered my eyes. My hair is at least to my shoulder blades. Pretty good for me not taking care of it at all. I have been treating myself well this past month. Bathing, eating well, the whole nine yards.

They where going on about how cute I looked and I just rolled my eyes and thanked them. Dad paid them and went back to pick up my brothers.

Dad had gotten me some new clothes. Some that matches his of course. He had gotten me a beige blouse with a belt to wear and a red ruffled skirt. I made sure to put on the black tights for my brown buckled boots with gold at the bottom. Lastly he gave me a red hooded jacket with a golden bull on the back before we left for school. He said just in case I get cold.

"Aww you look like a little me! Even they don't look that much like me."

"Hey!" my brothers say.

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"Class we have a new student," That teacher must hate her job.

"Ara'Le-le…"

This is embarrassing.

"I'm Ara'Levina LeGume, daughter of Gaston. Thank you." I say annoyed.

"Right. You sit between Gil and CJ."

Gil smiles and CJ scowls.

As soon as I sit. He whispers," Hey sis!"

I just wave with a dull face.

Across from me at the other table I see a familiar face, but now I can see clearly. It's Mal. Daughter of my boss, glaring at me from across the class room. Staring me down with glowing eyes of hate. Well, this is going to be fun, isn't it?

CJ nudged me which broke me out of my staring match with Mal. Thank goodness. If looks could kill I would have died three times!

"Look you better not embarrass me new kid. I will totally beat you up if you're lame." She says.

I raise an eyebrow. That was not the reaction she was expecting so she backs off.

I just stare at her with a blank face. I hold up my hand and let sparks flow around them. A staple gets stuck to my hand like a magnet.

"Whoa! I-I guess we could hang." She says.

I confidently smile and lift my head up like I rule the place. I have been around my family too long. I just do my work like a bad little girl.

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Time for lunch and thank god I have a lunch box. It's just full of apples. I pretty much live off of these things. I always prefer two green and two reds, and these are clean. Gaston and Maleficent are really spoiling me.

I meet this girl named Freddie that is pretty cool. She became interested in my powers when CJ told pretty much everybody.

"Guys, I would love to show you my tricks, but this is seriously draining me! I am so tired." I say totally beat.

"She can't do it!" a random kid says.

"She doesn't have magic. There is a barrier"

"What a lying wanna be. Training with Maleficent? Yeah right."

My temper spikes and I throw my fist to the table.

"I am not a lying wanna be."

If my glowing eyes don't make everyone freeze then this does.

"Wanna bet?" says Mal coming out of the shadows.

Just what I need. I should probably handle this in a calm matter. Fighting will only make it worse and who wants to fight on the first day?

But my temper speaks for me," Oh great now what do you want?" I copied my dad when I first met him. I didn't even notice!

"Other than just to stare at me." I say, bit my lip, and wink. I really need some space from my family. Only a month and I am already acting like a Gaston!

Mal made a horrified face and blushed while the other kids "ooohed' and laughed.

Well if she wasn't ticked off before…

She came up to me and grabbed my collar to where we are eye to eye," Look, I came over here wondering where I was going to punch you first. Then slap you with your stupid golden bottom boots!"

I just looked into glowing green eyes for a moment. Don't say it she's going to be pissed!

I open my mouth.

Don't say it! Everyone is dead silent listening to how I'll respond.

Don't Ara don't!

"Babe…if you wanted to get this close you should have asked." I say flirtatiously.

Mal is broken. I broke Mal y'all! And releases me out of shock.

The cafeteria howls in laughter. I laugh with them knowing I got her good. Great now I have to deal with a pissed off Mal out to kill me at school. Way to go mouth.

Her eyes become wet out of utter embarrassment.

"You're gonna get it Ara!" She says as she runs out of the cafeteria.

I honestly feel a pang of regret. I actually wanted to be friends with Mal since I found out she existed. I guess that was just not in the cards for me.

CJ says," Best friend right here! I know her she is my best friend!"

I roll my eyes, "Oh well, I'm in a good mood. Who wants to see something amazing?!"

Then I dazzled them with what I had been practicing with. Simple stuff, but they where in awe. Liar- not. Wanna be- I don't think so!

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After practicing with Maleficent again after school. She congratulated me on beating Mal in the argument at school. If I was to be the villain's savior I will have to be the strongest of brain and brawn.

Thankfully the first day is over and now I am laying on the porch of our house, looking at the night sky. It brings back memories of the countless nights I spent in the streets.

I heard foots steps and I sat up. I saw no one. I figured it was one of the neighbors and went back to my star gazing.

Until an Uma face interrupted my view…

"NEVER LET YOUR GUARD DOWN ON THE ISLE!" she screamed.

"Umaaaa! Seriously!?"

"Haha! Gotcha!"

"He-ha! What's with the visit?"

She dug in her pocket and brought out a grey sea shell.

"I brought a present for Gil until I saw you here." She looked at me up and down.

"So, you're a Gaston now?" she said with a teasing voice.

"What gave it away? The jacket or the boots?"

"Hmmm, the boots."

I look at them.

"They are a bit flashy aren't they. They scream Gaston! Mighty, handsome, strong!" I say flexing.

Uma laughs," Yeah I saw you at school when you and Mal had that showdown. Man she totally hates you now."

"No kidding-"

"Mirror, time for bed!" Gaston calls.

"Yes sir!" I say.

"Mirror?" Uma asks.

"Yeah unfortunately it's my nickname. He says because you look beautiful…like me."

"Oh my god."

"I know. Any way, goodnight! If I don't catch you at school I will stop buy!" I say while waving."

"Okay, see you tomorrow!"

"Tell Ursula I said wicked dreams!" I yell then go in the house and prepare for the next day of unpredictable adventure.

Ara and Mal, school rivals with lots of tension! I wanted to dip into Ara's child hood before getting into the fun stuff. Next chapter will be present day after the events of descendants 1 and 2. So stick around! This is the fun part!

Let me know what you guys think of little Ara. In my opinion she is a bad tempered hot mess with less with three percent of patience.

But that's just me…

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Supernova out!⭐