"The reports are accurate," the journalist at the scene announced, "there has been yet another attack on a trio of fairies in Cinderellasburg. At this time, we are unable to confirm if this is related to the series of crimes against dwarves in Auradon City. Whether or not these incidents are linked, one thing is certain, these actions are in protest of the Magic Reform Act proposal that was recently brought before the High Council's attention."


"Will you and the Queen be having children soon?"

"We only married a month ago," the King chuckled. "My wife and I have decided to attend University of Auradon to finish our studies before starting a family. While this does give the rest of our royal peers an opportunity to give birth to the next heir before us, we believe our family will begin when we're ready. Having just turned seventeen, I think I speak for both of us when I say we are nowhere near ready to have a child."

Beside him, Chad and Eliana Charming, twin heirs of Cindreallsburg, agreed with him completely. "It's a little ridiculous for any of us who grew up together to be thinking about kids right now. If we keep churning out kids when we're still children, we'll never have time to focus on our own kingdoms."


The news camera panned over the town hall meeting taking place in a small village near the Duke and Duchess's castle in Auroria. An ogre was standing, and yelling at Princess Audrey, "Magic regulation was supposed to protect us, not incite more anger out of the other mortals in this realm!"

A centaur came to the princess's defense and said, "That is only because the proposition has yet to come in effect; I'm sure once the regulation is official, the attacks will die down. The uprising we're experiencing is due to fear of what is to come. Once we can show the mortals we mean no harm with our powers, it will calm down."

"Thank you," Audrey said, rising from the table she'd set up in preparation for the meeting. "While I agree the crime rate should decrease soon, I will continue to do my best to check in with you all and help convict those who threaten to harm you."

"We are grateful, Princess Audrey," another ogre said, "and we will do right by you and the King and Queen of Auradon. We will not use our magic for wrongdoing."


"Today, King Ben and I stand before you with a proclamation that will go down in history: the Magic Reform Act has been unanimously approved by the High Council and will officially be implemented as of tonight," the Queen of Auradon said to the crowd gathered at the steps of her castle in Auradon City on the eve of her first wedding anniversary. They'd come from all over for this moment - mortals and magic users alike.

"Yes," the King said, taking her hand in his as a public show of affection, "it is a historic moment indeed. Magic will be allowed in all kingdoms of Auradon, with conditions attached to ensure the safety of all our people."


"We are live from the first ever Magic Summit, hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Agrabah, Aladdin and Jasmine. For the first time in history, magical creatures from the ocean of Atlantica to the fairies of South Riding to the Genie and to Merlin are gathered here to elect their first representative on the High Council."

"Many of you will remember Queen Athena's first royal proclamation after her marriage to King Ben: to allow representation of magic users and reformed citizens of the Isle on the High Council. It was a momentous occasion, one met with very little backlash from the public as it coincided with the Magic Reform Act's official implementation last year."

"Yes, Queen Athena, or Queen Layla to those closest to her, is known for her progressive opinions and ideas for the kingdom of Auradon. Only time will tell if this is what's best for our home."


The King and Queen's fourth anniversary celebration was set to take place in an orchard in Maldonia, hosted by Tiana, Naveen, and their son, Tobias. But three nights before, a snapshot of former Queen Belle appeared in the papers, dressed in all black, arriving at their castle in the middle of the night.

The celebration was cancelled, with no formal announcement from anyone close to the King and Queen, not even the party's hosts. Gossip spread like wildfire throughout the kingdom, but the monarchs didn't care. They let the people talk for days, before finally announcing, with red, dry eyes and broken smiles, the Queen's grandfather, King Triton of Atlantica, had passed away.


Gossip sites were covered with outrageous headlines after King Triton's passing, ranging from "Will Queen Athena Permanently Swap Her Legs for a Tail?" to "Close Source to King Ben Says He's Had Enough of His Grieving Wife! Trouble in Paradise?" all of which were debunked by their press secretary, Beth.

"The King is supporting his wife one hundred percent. Their marriage is as strong as ever."