Chapter 6

In the castle of Beauty and the Beast, their son, Ben kept gazing out the window. Even from way across the sparkling blue sea, Ben could see the magical barrier flickering and shimmering over the Isle of the Lost. It was so pretty, that far-off isle of exiled prisoners…but Ben couldn't help feeling sad at the sight of it. The royal tailor was fitting Ben in his blue suit jotting their measurements down on a notepad. "Sleeve. Head."

Then Belle and Beast stroll into the room. "How is it possible that you going to be found King next month?" Beast said blinking his blue eyes behind black bold-frame glasses. The gold crown and top his head glittered. Soon it would be passed on to Ben. "You're just a baby," he said.

"He's turning 16, dear," said Belle looking lovely in her yellow dress.

"Hey Pops." Said Ben.

"16?" Said beast taking off his glasses. "That's far too young to be crowned king I didn't make a good decision until at least 42." He smiled and touches his glasses into his jacket pocket.

Belle faced him. "Uh you decide to bring me at 28." She said.

"Ah it was either you or the teapot." Said beast as he winked at his kids. Ben chuckled. "Kidding," said Beast, his eyebrows dancing.

"Mom, Dad, I've chosen my first official proclamation!" Said Ben. Beast and Belle look at each other and smiled. "I decided that the children of the Isle of the Lost should be given a chance to live here in Auradon." Said Ben. His parents got there at him wide-eyed. The tailor sensing the same intentions that down. "Every time I look out at the island," Ben said gesturing toward the isle out at the window. "I feel like they've been abandoned."

"The children of our sworn enemy?" asked Beast. "Living among us?"

"We start out with a few at first only ones who need our help the most." Said Ben. "I've already chosen them. Even Thomas gave me his approval."

"Have you?" asked Beast his eyebrows furrowing.

Belle placed a hand on Beast's arm. "I'm giving you a second chance." She looked at Ben. "Who are their parents?"

"Cruella De Vil, Jafar's twins, Evil Queen…" Ben took a breath. "and Maleficent."

The tailor gasped dropped his notepad. "Maleficent?" shouted Beast. "She is the worst villain in the land!"

Ben said, "And that's not the half of it."

Belle asked, "Who else?"

Ben said, "I also said 'yes' to Ratigan."

That made his father even angrier. "I won't hear of it!" Said Beast shaking his finger. "they are guilty of unspeakable crimes!"

Butler's open the door and the tailor slunk quietly out of the room. "But their children are innocent." Said Ben. "don't you think they deserve a shot at a normal life?" Beast stared long and hard at his son. "Dad." Said Ben giving him a pleading look. "I even asked Dr. Jumba to make something for Ratigan and after some persuading with Basil, he said yes."

Beast looked at Belle and said, "I suppose the children are innocent."

Belle smiled. "Well, well done." She turned her husband. "Shall we?" Then the two left the room. Ben and Thomas looked back on the island. Both playing with their rings. Is this a curse or a blessing? Did they make the right choice? Got to find out soon.

On the Isle of the Lost, Mal spray painted a battered city wall. With a purple hair leather jacket with a decal of two dragons on the back and tough-as-nails boots, Mal had trouble written all over her which was precisely what she was going for. The bilious green spray paint spelled out Long Live Evil. Mel place to do the paint cans revealed in her work and stepped into the bustling market place, where she was quickly swept up in the throne and blended into the sea of haggard, worn faces.

🎶They say I'm trouble They say I'm bad They say I'm evil And that makes me glad

Jay, son of Jafar watch Mal vanish into the crowd as he looked out over the bazaar from the rooftop of a nearby building. Losing confidence, he had long dark hair and biceps doubles out of his leather vest. He smiled. His eyes glinted dangerously. In several cobra-like moves, Jay leads and slid down the rescue letter from the rooftop. Those who knew Jay would say he was dirty no good bad to the bone.

🎶A dirty no good down to the bone your worst nightmare can take me home

Evie daughter of Evil Queen spotted Jay making his way toward the street and returning to strutting across the table where disheveled urchins were trying to eat. She wore all blue with a necklace that had a red gem topped by a gold crown. She carried a red box-shaped purse. She was a natural beauty that it was hard to tell under all the makeup. Her mom had taught her that looks were everything. She glanced around to see Jay was gone.

🎶So I've got some mischief in my blood can you blame me I never got no love

Carlos, son of Cruella De Ville spied Evie as he climbed out of the window is stepped into the rowdy street. Carlos was a skinny teen with white hair with black roots any result that doubt in a red, white, and black leather jacket and boots. As he walked to the bazaar he stole a handkerchief and swiped an apple. Villages considered hair in a callous lowlife. And he loved them for it.

🎶They think I'm callous a low life hood I feel so useless

🎶Misunderstood!

Then Mal and Evie walked together as Jay and Carlos caused chaos on their way to meet up.

🎶Mirror, mirror on the wall who's the baddest of them all welcome to my wicked world, wicked world.

The 4 friends reunited once again. Hey slid aside a chain-link gate and march from warehouse to warehouse. They ran to the clothes being dried out and then go mess with the wash bins.

🎶I'm rotten to the core, core Rotten to the core I'm rotten to the core, core Who could ask for more? I'm nothing like the kid next, like the kid next door I'm rotten to the, I'm rotten to the I'm rotten to the core.

Soon Naga came slithering by with Ratigan on her shoulder as they ripped off a curtain showing a man in a tub.

🎶Call me a schemer call me a freak how can you say I'm just unique.

Ratigan jumped off of Naga stole a teapot in a doily from a small party and gave it to Jay

🎶What me a traitor ain't got your back oh, we're not friends what's up with that

Naga then started to flirt with a merchant selling scarves.

🎶So I'm a misfit so I'm a flirt I broke your heart I made you hurt

Ratigan went by the food market and made a mess teasing the sellers and buyers.

🎶The past is pass forgive forget the truth is

🎶You ain't seen nothing yet

Then all the girls get it together watching as the boys continue their wicked ways.

🎶Mirror, mirror on the wall who's the baddest of them all and welcome to my wicked world, wicked world

As they stand out onto the filthy streets the friend struck fear respect into the hearts of the street hawkers, picking pockets and scam artist. More teens start to dance with the six to show their worth, that they're not good guys. They just like their parents if not worse.

🎶I'm rotten to the core, core Rotten to the core I'm rotten to the core, core Who could ask for more? I'm nothing like the kid next, like the kid next door I'm rotten to the, I'm rotten to the I'm rotten to the core

The six were truly rotten into the core. Mal snatched a lollipop out of a child's hand and it began to cry. She held up the lollipop triumphantly. Everyone laughed and cheer they were pleased with the stunt.

Suddenly a shadow losing the past and all the merchants and green face scampered away hiding in the shops at holes. If you're anyone thing. Henchmen appeared and clear the way to make room for a royal wickedness Maleficent, Mistress of Evil. The hearts are wrapped in leather and she carried a scepter her eyes flashing green. "Hi mom." Said Mal with a mischievous smile.

"Stealing candy Mal?" Asked Maleficent. "I'm so disappointed."

Mal scrunched up her face. "It was from a baby." She said cheerily holding out the lollipop. Mal's friends laughed again at just how very mean she could be.

Maleficent smiled. "That's my nasty little girl!" She snatched the lollipop from Mal's hand, spits on it, clamped it under the armpit and handed it to one of her henchmen. "Give it back to the dreadful creature."

"Mom…" Mal said annoyed at her mom always had to one-up her.

The henchman trotted off to return the lollipop to the mother of the baby. "It's the deets Mal that makes the difference between mean and truly evil." Said Maleficent. She smiling wave at the grateful mother. She looked back at Mal. "When I was your age I was cursing entire kingdoms." She gestured grandly. Mal mouthed along: cursing entire kingdoms. She rolled her eyes. "Walk with me." Send Maleficent putting her hand on her daughter's shoulder and guiding her forward. "See I'm trying to teach you the thing that really counts: how to be me."

"I know that," said Mal nodding. "and I'll do better."

"Oh! There's news," said Maleficent whipping around. "I buried the lede!" She pointed to Mal and her friends. "You 5 had been chosen to go to a different school. In Auradon and Ratigan, somehow, don't ask me why you've been pardon."

At these words, Evie, Jay, Carlos, and Naga made to bolt only to be snatched up by Maleficent's henchman. Ratigan's mouth hit the flow in shock. Mal gawked at her mom eyes widening. Mal's friend stops struggling against their captors. "What?" Asked Mal. "Mom you have to be joking."

"Nope!" said Maleficent, "you'll be joining the bastion of privilege and exclusivity of…Auradon Prep." The words let the sour apple taste in her mouth.

"Mom! I'm not going to some boarding school filled to the brim with prissy pink princesses!" said Mal.

"And perfect princes." Said Evie dreamily as she stepped beside Mal. Mal glared at her. Evie smile vanished.

Naga asked, "Can't I just turn into a snake and stay."

Ratigan said, "If that Basil is still alive, I ain't going anywhere."

"I don't do uniforms," said Jay. "Unless it's leather. You feel me?" He grinned and try to hi-5 a terrify Carlos step toward Maleficent.

"I read somewhere that they allow dogs in Auradon," Carlos said. "Mom said they're rabid pack animals to eat boys who don't behave." He gulped unblinkingly. Jay snuck up to Carlos and barked in his ear. Carlos jumped back and Jay laughed.

"Yeah mom I'm not going," said Mal matter-of-factly. "you're not going to start to see me doing curtsies and book reports."

"You're thinking small pumpkin," said Maleficent. "is all about world domination!" She little lips. Then she turned her henchmen. "Knuckleheads!" To turn on her heel sweeping her cloak and took off down the empty street flaking by her devoted thugs. "Mal!" She song over shoulder beckoning her daughter fourth. Mal and her friends exchange glances and follow Maleficent.