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You know what really sucks? Being late for class.
What's worse? Being late for class and having sopping wet shoes.
As I arrived into History class, my feet squeaked uncontrollably. All eyes were on me as I sat down next to Ben.
Mr. Cogsworth cleared his throat. "Ms. Jones, thank you for joining us. I hope you have a reasonable excuse for your tardiness." He adjusted his glasses. "And your choice in footwear."
I heard some of the people behind me (Chad and Audrey in particular) snicker loudly. "I went for a swim." I sounded almost unsure of myself and I am pretty sure that everyone knew it.
"Well, hopefully you don't have to swim afterschool. I will see you in detention." My face fell at his words. Despite the fact that I was one of the smarter kids in Auradon, I tended to get into detention on a regular basis. Mostly because I was at the wrong place at the wrong time or I was late for something.
With a sigh, I pulled out my textbook and listened to the lesson while Ben gave me a sympathetic look. Part of me always wished I could just tell the truth and say 'Look, I was talking to some eels because my parents were worried' and release my tentacles and wear a cutlass at my hip. But alas, I would be judged because of who my parents were many years ago and not who I am.
All I want is to make a name for myself. Have people judge me for me. You get what I'm saying here?
The villain kids don't have that option and I feel bad for them because of that. They are automatically carded as evil because of their blood.
Speak of the devils…
The foursome had just walked into class and handed Mr. Cogsworth some tardy slips. I guess that remedial goodness class ran late.
"Alright class, can anyone tell me what happened off the coast of Auradon about 20 years ago?" Oh boy, I knew the answer. "Yes, Mr. Charming."
"Ursula the sea witch tricked princess Ariel and stole her voice." There was a hush over the class when my mom's name was mentioned.
I never liked the word tricked. Ariel should have known what she was getting into when she traded her tail for legs. Magic comes with a price.
"Exactly Mr. Charming." He pulled down a map at the front of the classroom. "The wreckage of King Eric's ship is still there. However, Ursula managed to escape and ran into Captain Hook."
"Didn't they have kids?" Someone asked.
"No one knows. Some say they did and others say otherwise."
"They must be pretty messed up. I mean, half pirate and half octopus? They probably look like freaks." Chad interjected.
"You don't know that." I cut in. All eyes were on me now. "Have you ever met them?"
"Well, no. But I can only imagine how evil they are. I mean, come on. They are the kids to two villains." I raised a brow. He was in for it now.
"Okay Chad, allow me to clear something up for you. I spent a lot of time on the Jolly Roger and I have met all of them. Captain Hook, Ursula and their son and daughter. They are nice people."
"Nice people? They're villains!"
"And you're a prince yet you act like a troll." His jaw was open by the time I realized what I said. "What gives you the right to judge people before you even know them?"
"Alright you two, that's enough."
At lunch I was in the newspaper room. Queen Belle had approved my article so I was just printing it off. Ben was probably off with Audrey somewhere so I was alone. Until I heard a knock at the door.
I looked up to see Mal, Carlos, Jay and Evie. "Hi guys."
"Hey, what is this room?" Mal asked as they all walked in to observe.
"Newspaper room. I am the editor so I do the major stories." Mal picked up one of the newspapers. "It's the article I wrote on you guys."
"How we're villains?"
"How you're new. I mentioned your parents once and that's it." I peered over her shoulder to look at my article as the others joined us.
EVIL NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD
Yesterday morning, Prince Ben made his first royal proclamation to bring some new students in from The Isle of the Lost. The word has quickly spread around Auradon Prep like a wildfire in Neverland. While many students were less than thrilled about this news, this reporter was electric with excitement.
"I wanted to give them a chance. I was blessed to go to a school like this and I want them to have that same feeling." The Prince elaborated.
The students: Mal, daughter of Maleficent, Carlos, son of Cruella De Vil, Evie, Daughter of The Evil Queen and Jay, son of Jafar have already made quite the impression on some of the students.
"I'm sure that with proper education they can be fine young citizens and well respected among the student body." Headmistress Fairy Godmother was quoted as to say.
"It's a change. I'll say that much." Mal said. Already a natural leader among her friends, she exudes a natural authority that is fairly impressive.
"It will be an honor going to school with so many princes, and fellow princesses." Evie, the makeup guru, added. She later said she makes all of her own clothes.
Jay added to the conversation. "I heard you guys have some sort of sport team." Something told me that he would be a natural and a bit of a lady killer.
"I have never seen anything like this before." Carlos seemed fairly awestruck. He was clearly the youngest of the four but seemed the most energetic.
To our newest students of Auradon Prep, I say welcome.
By the time Mal was finished reading the article, they were all staring at me.
"You didn't make us sound evil." Carlos spoke up.
"You made us sound like regular kids." Jay added.
"Because you are." I turned back to the stack of newspapers and picked them up. "I was taught to judge people based on their actions, not their blood or their family." I headed out the door and found them following me. "You guys still coming to the bonfire tonight?"
We were all out in the hallway when Carlos closed the door behind us and Jay offered to take some of the papers. Mal grabbed the keys from my pocket and locked the door.
"I think so. What time does it start?" Mal answered for everyone as Evie pushed up my glasses.
"Starts at 8, but I'll be setting up at around 7 or so." I smiled as we put the newspapers in the grab bins in the cafeteria.
Seven rolled around faster than I anticipated. I grabbed a couple of blankets, my biggest sweater (the blue one I swiped from Jamie that said 'I went down the Rabbit Hole and all I got was this sweater') and a couple of pillows. I took it all outside, dropped it off by the fire pit and went into the kitchen to grab food things. I managed to grab marshmallows, chocolate, gram crackers, sticks and my hidden back of Neverland taffy (Ben has an addiction I swear). I dropped that off at the pit and went back for another round…
Only to find that Ben and Doug were in the kitchen grabbing hot dogs, buns, juice boxes and bottles of water. "Thanks guys."
"No problem." Ben hoisted the case of water of his shoulder while I grabbed some garbage bags. When we all reached the pit, Lonnie and Jane were already there with both sporting a new hair style. Something told me that Mal did some magic.
I started to set up the logs and the papers to help start the fire (no one knew how to start one, must be an Auradon thing) when Audrey came around with Chad…ugh.
They were both decked out in the most illogical clothes for this type of thing. Nice clothes that would most likely be ruined if they were exposed to smoke. No sweaters or blankets with them either…
By the time I had the fire going, the newest foursome came to join us just after eight. They were all sensible to bring proper clothes (Audrey already swiped one of my blankets).
After getting all of them introduced to the concept of smores and campfires, Ben brought up an idea.
"Why don't we play a game? Everyone has to say two truths and one lie and the others have to guess what the lie is." Ben finished another smore.
"I'm game for that."
"Sounds like fun."
"Who will go first?"
"I will." Audrey piped up. "I am a princess, my favourite food is sea food and I am an only child."
"You have more than one sibling." Chad said.
"Maybe it's the seafood." I pondered.
"It's the sibling thing. She has one younger brother." Ben confirmed. "I'll go next. I am scared of heights, I have naturally brown hair and I am allegoric to bees."
"I know this one." I smiled.
"Is it the heights?" Carlos asked.
"Yep." Ben smiled. He turned to me.
I sighed. "Okay, here we go." I took a quick sip of water. "My real name isn't Penelope, I was born in Neverland and I have been expelled from three schools."
"It has to be the schools." Chad said. "A goody goody like you?"
"Ben you can't say anything." I knew that he was just busting a gut to say the answer.
"Isn't Neverland one of the most dangerous places in the world?" Mal asked. She was right, enter and live in Neverland at your own risk.
"I have to say the name thing." Jay intervened.
I took the hint that they were all super confused.
"Chad was right. I haven't been expelled from three schools." He looked smug. "It was two." He spat out the water he was drinking.
"What? You were expelled?" Mal asked.
"Neverland Academy and Wonderland High. Both for fighting." I popped a piece of taffy.
"I don't believe that." Jay wrapped one of my blankets around him.
"It's true. I got into a fight with Patrick Pan and Quinton Hearts while at school." I shrugged. My parents weren't mad that I got into a fight, they were mad I got expelled.
Granted they should have known what they were getting into when they insulted my paternities in front of me.
"Then what's your real name?" Evie asked.
"That's for you to figure out."
We went on with the game for a couple of hours until Doug started to doze off. I put out the fire and started to clean up. Almost everyone had left save for the newbies and Ben.
"You guys don't have to stick around. I can get it all." I packed up the rest of the juice with the water. Truth be told if they were all gone then I could release the tentacles and do this all in one go.
"No we'll give you a hand." Mal answered. I could tell she was doing this just to be nice.
I hoisted the water and juice over my shoulder with the help of my tentacles under my sweater and started for the kitchen.
When we were all in the kitchen and finally putting stuff away, Jay spoke up. "You really are different, Jones."
I raised an eyebrow at him. "What do you mean?"
"You aren't stuck up like the rest of the people here. You actually treat us like we are people."
"I told you, I judge based on who you are." Ben smiled at me.
"Don't forget about the Tourney game tomorrow guys." Ben said as I saw Mal pull something in a plastic baggy from the fridge.
Ben barely managed to leave the kitchen until I grabbed him and reached into his sweater pocket. "Leave my taffy alone, Ben." I smirked. He pouted as I gave him only one. I then threw one to each of the others. "Neverland has the best taffy."
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