Hi Guys. Here is chapter 7 for you! As always a MASSIVE MASSIVE MASSIVE MASSIVE THANK YOU to my AMAZING beta xez2003 for your INCREDIBLE editing and for finishing this chapter so quickly. Where would I be without you? And of course a HUGE THANK YOU to you guys for ALL your reads, reviews, follow and favs! Well I think that is all. On to the chapter!
DISCLAMER: I DO NOT OWN DECENDANTS ALL RIGHTS GO TO DISNEY ANY DIOLOGE YOU RECONISE BELONGS TO DISNEY I OWN NOTHING!
The sun shone brightly in the cloudless blue skies, casting it bright rays on the fluttering leaves of the green lush forests surrounding the school estates, creating the perfect backdrop for Family Day. The campus had been abuzz with activity throughout the entire weekend as the students of Auradon Prep had gone through great lengths to prepare for this event and now the air was filled with excitement as they proudly showed off their hard work to their parents. Each symmetrical bush had been carefully trimmed while blooming flowers of varies shapes and colours lined every corner. Two large white gazebos stood on either sides of the grounds, carefully protecting the large chocolate fountain and the sandwiches and sweets neatly displayed on the many three tier stands from the direct sunlight. Several surrounding round tables covered with bright blue tablecloths completed the arrangement.
The villain kids had just arrived when a tune started playing. Mal rested her hands on the stone balcony overlooking the lower gardens, curious to find out what was happening. The cheers and laughter instantly stopped and everyone's attention turned to the garden's main central column structure mesmerized, as Hailey's angelic voice floated across the grounds as she gave her own rendition of Lavender's Blue. Mal smiled as she noticed that Hailey was accompanied by a choir of children from the orphanage they had visited and she gently waved at Lilly as she spotted her in the front row.
"That was beautiful!" Mal exclaimed as she reached Hailey, grabbing a strawberry from a nearby table on her way.
"Thank you. Glad you liked it." Hailey smiled, before turning to face Ben and the other villain kids, who nervously looked around them. Hailey's smile turned to a slight frown when she noticed the strange and awkward looks that some of the nearby students and parents where giving them. "Hey guys, have any of you ever played croquet before?" she asked. They all shook their head in a negative. "It's fun. Come with me then, I will show you."
Ben and Mal had just started to enjoy themselves, when their game got interrupted by a loud shriek. They turned to look at the owner of the voice and came face to face with an older looking women, neatly dressed in a cream dress suit.
"You! How did you get off the Isle?!"
"Queen Leah. It's ok! She's not Maleficent…..it's her daughter Mal." Hailey calmly said, as she quickly approached the trio just as Ben put himself between the older woman and Mal. "Don't you remember my first official proclamation. The villain kids have done nothing wrong...if you would just give them a chance-"
"A chance to do what Hailey? Destroy us?" Chad cried, as he and Audrey joined Queen Leah's side.
"Chad!" Hailey snapped annoyed, just as Carlos, Evie and Jay rushed over.
"Hailey can't you see what she is doing? This little witch is trying to weasel in with you. You are already putting us aside to spend time with her…like when you took her to the orphanage instead of Audrey. And I bet if I was next in line instead of you, she would have put me under a love spell to get close to the crown!"
"Hey! Don't you dare speak about Mal in that way! Take it back!" Ben snarled at him. Mal held his arm tightly in an effort to hold him back, feeling the situation quickly degenerating.
Chad scoffed. "Why should I? You don't scare me you know. You're just an abusive beast!" he retorted.
The crowd surrounding them gasped loudly in fear, as Mal's eyes blazed an intense green.
"Chad. I think you have said quite enough." Hailey snapped while getting a hold of Mal's arm before she could lunge at her twin brother.
Chad scoffed and rolled his eyes. "Oh! But I am not ready yet!" he exclaimed as he turned to point at Jay. "You enjoy hurting people!" And finally he turned to Evie, lunging at her, as she used her magic mirror against him "And you're just a gold digger!"
"Don't touch my sister!" Jay cried grabbing a hold of him, just as Evie run up to them and sprayed Chad with knock out perfume.
"Chad!" Audrey shrieked as he fell on the ground unconscious.
"Come on guys. Let's go" Mal ordered grabbing Ben's hand, as everyone crowded around Chad.
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Mal and Ben, followed by the other villain kids, stormed away from the gardens until they found an empty picnic table a safe distance away from all the emerging chaos and sat down. Ben instantly pulled Mal to his lap, embracing her in a tight hug.
"You are not abusive!" Mal murmured firmly, as she laid curled up tightly to his side. "You never have been and I don't want you to think for even a second that you are!"
He nodded slowly. "And you are not a witch." he whispered as he gently stroked her back in comfort. "You're my girl and I love you more than anything." They stayed like that for a few minutes until a familiar voice broke the uncomfortable silence.
Hailey stopped, taking a relieved breath, as she spotted the villain kids sitting on a secluded picnic table and called out to them. She noticed how their bodies tensed up as they spotted her approaching them. "Hey guys!" she greeted trying to lighten the mood as she noticed their grim faces. "I am so sorry about what happened. But you know you did nothing wrong, right?"
"Don't worry about it, Hailey" Mal muttered, not looking up at her.
Hailey opened her mouth to comfort and reassure them but was stopped before she could do so as they heard a castle servant call out her name. "I have to go but we will talk about this later. I'm so sorry."
A deep silence fell within the group, as they sat dejectedly looking meekly at the ground. Doug had tried coming to talk to Evie but was stopped by Chad who forcefully dragged him away.
Mal looked up as when she heard Jane ask, as she walked past them with Audrey. "How long do they think it's going to last?"
"I know! They should take the hint already! They're not wanted here! And Hailey will soon wake up…she will realize she doesn't want a villain as a friend." Audrey sneered, before they walked away laughing.
Mal's eyes widened, before they started glowing a bright green in anger. She'd just had enough for one day and took out her spell book as she untangled herself from Ben. "Beware, forswear, and undo Jane's hair." She snapped in satisfaction before standing up to face them.
Jane screamed in shock as her long hair disappeared.
"Who do you think you are?" Audrey cried.
"And there is more where that came from. Do I look like I'm kidding?" Mal threatened, turning to another page.
Everyone hurried away in fear and Mal turned to sit back down on Ben with a satisfied smirk. She then sighed as Ben ever so gently cradled her in his arm. "This day couldn't really have gone any worse. At least it will all change after Hailey's coronation." She muttered as she laid her head back on his shoulder. Because it would one way or another…things will be different after…hoping that they would be able to pull off Hailey's plan without any hitch.
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"Can I come in?" Hailey asked quietly, as Mal opened the door to the boy's dorm room later on that afternoon.
"Sure. What is it Hailey?" Mal asked as she returned to sit near Ben who put a comforting arm around her shoulder. Hailey grimaced as she noted their meek and crestfallen expressions, obviously still reeling from the events of that morning.
"Well I came to apologize for what happened this morning. I was called away before I had a chance to reassure you that none of it was your fault. And I am really hoping that what happened has not changed anything for you guys." Her expression saddened, before continuing, as she turned to slowly look at each villain kid in the eyes. "I know that unfortunately some people still fear you and it may seem like it will take time for them to fully accept you. But don't let that put you down. I have seen the good in you all and I am sure that by time, everyone else will see it too. It will just take some time." She smiled as her eyes fell on Ben and Mal who were cuddled together as they sought comfort from each other. "You have all shown great honesty and strength of character by coming to me and admitting your evil intentions. Realizing that what your parents asked from you was wrong and doing the right thing by walking away from it all required lots of courage. It is what a hero would have done and I am so proud of you all. You fully deserve the chance you have been given to live in Auradon. I…"
Hailey paused as she noticed Mal had turned her face away from her and buried it against Ben's shoulder. She approached her and sat next to her, laying a hand on her shoulder. "What is it, Mal?"
Mal turned to look at Hailey with a hesitant tormented expression. "Did you really mean what you said about being proud of me? No one has ever told me that, apart from Ben. Not even my own mother. She will be so angry and disappointed in me once I don't give her the wand. She will never forgive me."
Hailey exchanged a silent look with Ben, before suddenly pulling Mal to embrace her. "Your mother will not be able reach you here. Don't worry, you are safe, trust me. You have a new family here in Auradon Mal, one who will take care of you and protect you, if you let us. And yes, to answer your question, I am very proud of you all, but especially you Mal."
"Thank you Hailey." Mal whispered as she hugged her tightly in return. Ben smiled brightly as he watched the scene unfold before him. After meeting Mal on the Isle, Ben had always hoped and dreamed that one day they would have been given an opportunity at a new life away from it all. But now, a sense of great happiness invaded his very being, as it dawned on him just how close they were for it to actually become a reality. All that was left was Hailey's coronation. Their bright future was there, just within their grasp, and nothing could take it away from them at last.
That's it! What did you guys think? A bit more depth to Hailey and Mal's friendship then last time. Brace yourselves though guys the drama is next chapter lol. I hope you guys liked this chapter. Please review? Pretty please?
