A meeting. A meeting is not where Evie thought she would be right now. An emergency school meeting in the gym was being held on account of the new villain kids. Ara in particular.

Evie, Mal, Jay, Carlos, and Ben entered the cafeteria after a freakishly strong thunderstorm came out of nowhere and struck the tourney field. There was no storms listed in the forecast and the lighting bolts struck dangerously close to the school. Even the flag pole was struck and now covered in black soot!

All questions of the mystery storm's appearance were put to rest when they had reached the cafeteria. They saw frightened students a passed out Doug and a group of wide-eyed vk's. There was Freddie, George, triple G, a girl that she didn't know, and Ara. With her calm face, but numb eyes. She looked so hollow. If she was exercising her emotions it was so well hidden. Whatever happened made her blow a fuse, and Doug can't stop talking about how dangerous she is and how she should have never been allowed here.

Currently Ben is telling the school to basically stay away from her. Evie doesn't like that idea at all. So what does she do about it? She completely ignores. She did not talk to Dizzy for nothing.

Evie leans into her seat in the bleachers and looks over her notes. It helps block out the aggravating sound of Ben's voice. She had different pages with different categories listed. For example, there is one page titled Ara's talents where it has a small list of things she is known to be good at.

Dizzy mentioned she is pretty great at skateboarding, archery, and the martial arts. Specifically kung fu.

Evie hopes that the list will get longer once she gets to know her more. She just needs to work up the nerve to talk to her.

Oh, great! She could bring a present! That should soften her up for conversation! But what would Ara like?

The way Dizzy described her; she seemed unstable mentally. Like Mal said, she might be a bit insane. Hard to say though. She barely knows her. That's what's going to change. But none of that helps her decide on a gift.

What would she really like?

'She might like a dagger as a gift.' She thinks humorously.' Ok, Evie, lets be serious.'

She flips through her notebook in an attempt to find a good gift idea. There has to be something in here that she would like. Not just like. Something that she would flip over.

Ben ends his speech saying," I know that she may seem pretty bad, but I know she will change. She will change and be the best of all of us. She just needs to find her place here. So I repeat lets give her some space. No kid in this auditorium is allowed to approach her due to the former Kings and Queen's orders.

Evie's face has not changed while other kids looked relieved and others looked unsure. The others mumbled things like "She will never change!"

That wraps it up. So if no one can approach her, who can keep an eye on her? That's exactly what Ara wants. They would play right into her hands! She has to go talk to Ben, so Evie decides to wait until Ben is available an hour after the announcement. Ben looks more stressed after the announcement than before.

"Hello, Ben, can I have a word?" Evie says.

"(Sigh) Sure, Evie, what is it? Sorry if I don't look my best. I am just… it's about Ara. I am worried sick she won't take to Auradon because of my parent's order. Auradon hospitality is the main reason you four and Freddie stayed. If we treat her like a prisoner here… sorry I didn't let you speak." He says.

"Well, Ben, I came just for that reason."

"Oh?"

Evie hands him her notebook. "I talked to Dizzy. She told me some more info about Ara. About how she views life and how she was raised and what her preferences are. Bottom line is; I want to use this information to make Ara happy here. I can't do that if I am banned from seeing her."

Ben looks through the notebook impressed with Evie's determination.

"Evie, this is fantastic! This just might do it. If we can appeal to her good side and make her feel happy here-"Ben says.

"She just might want to leave Auradon alone and stay! Not to mention how much help her powers will be when she uses them for good." Evie finishes.

"Yeah, totally! This could work. I don't think dad would like it. Dad said not to let our kids around her, but you are Evie. Daughter of the evil queen and, a great role model." Ben thought for a moment.

Great is an understatement. Evie is an astounding role-model. She went from villain to small businesses owner. Maybe if he paired them together, Ara can learn to be a proper citizen. After all Evie is a villain kid. Not an Auradon kid.

"Now that you mention it. Evie, I have a question for you." Ben asks.

"What is it?" She asks even though she has a feeling where this is going. It made her exited and nervous at the same time.

"Would you accept being Ara's official guardian. You know, to keep an eye on her and keep track of her progress." He says.

"I would love to my king." She says standing tall.

"Well then it's official." He says extending his hand.

She takes his hand and they both shake on it.

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Why is the school so empty!? Halls cleared, bathrooms empty…

What's going on, and not only that.

Those goody goody teachers had put me in an empty classroom to do my work all by my lonesome. All they do is write instructions on the board, rush through the lessons and leave. Then others came. It was a boring cycle that felt like it never ended. Where were the other students? This isn't how I thought an Auradon class would be. I asked one teacher, whom was Fairy God Mother. She told me that as a safety measure, I would not be introduced into a classroom setting. So I'm supposed to be closed off for the whole school year!? Well whatever. No one would want me around any way. Not exactly what I am used to though…

In the isle, I was very well known. I had many allies. Now all I have are five to work with. Living in the enemies territory. So many rules here. I am beginning to miss the isle.

At least my next teacher introduced himself. He explained that he is named Professor Fitzherbert. He is actually the first to really talk to me.

He explains how he is actually the newly crowned king of Corona, but his wife, Repunzel, thought that he needed an alternative purpose in life. So, he got a job as a school teacher teaching history. I actually find his story entertaining and better than work, so I sit and listen and add a tid-bit every now and then.

He doesn't seem to know that much about history, but he is good enough. Actually, how did he qualify for this job? Never mind. He is the coolest teacher I have had so far.

"Then there was this time were we almost drowned. I thought I was a gonner, but that is when Rapunzel showed me that she had that magical golden hair, even though I could have gotten us out without it."

"Sure you could." I say with light sarcasm. "What I can't get over is that the king of Corona was a criminal!"

"Weeelll, criminal is a strong word. It's the right word, but, still. I guess it's not how you start, it's how you finish. I started out as poor old orphan Eugene and now I am a king, teacher, umm a kingcher?!" He says.

"Teaking!" I say smiling for the first time today.

I think for a bit before asking my next question. Auradonians are weird when it comes to certain questions. I learned that the hard way.

"What- what made you stop? What made you stop being a bad guy? You had the crown. You could have had anything you wanted." I said.

He thinks about it. It has been nearly a minute. I get slightly impatient and get back to my work.

Lets see…

In what year did Auradon's revolution occur?

"Well, " he answers, "what's the point of having everything when there is no one to share it with?"

I look up at him when he says that. What does he mean? I have no clue how to even put that together in my mind. So like any other reasonable person. I nod, pretend like I understand and discard it for later.

Thunder rolls outside. That storm I made yesterday is not letting up any time soon. The rain has been calmer since I calmed myself, but the storm has stayed. No outside activities again. I can't join in, so good.

After I complete history, it is lunch hour. I say good bye to the coolest teacher I've ever had and head down the empty halls. Strange. Why are the halls still empty? I look at the time and pull my schedule from my grey skirt's pocket. I sigh.

Apparently I am ten minutes early. I peek into a classroom and see the students fully engaged in the lesson. Someone raised their hands to ask a question and another student replied. I guess it was a joke because everyone begins to laugh. My eyes travel down to the floor and I leave away from the window. I take a deep breath and start trying to distract myself from the spare time I have.

What is this feeling? I could kill for some company right now. I think everyone describes this feeling as loneliness. Uggh, WEAK! The leader of the isle feeling lonely. I head down my current path looking at the displays on the wall. This is nice scenery.

Maleficent and Gaston wanted to homeschool me after kindergarten. What I am trying to say is I haven't been in an actual school in years. They did it to intensify my training, and from then on things had gotten challenging. I had shooting practice with dad, kung fu with Shan yu, my normal training with my boss, and every now and then I had tests of strength. I will save that story for another time.

Stupid school so large. Now there are six minutes till everyone is released. I pull out my map that was given with my schedule. Ahh… wrong way.

I make a U-turn and turn left instead. Now that's it. Now the halls look more sciencey than artistic. Complex formulas are listed on the walls. There are pictures of atoms, and chemical properties. Things about euglena, the plant-like protozoa.

I saw a sign that said "Hall of Science."

Okay so after the hall of science, the eating area should be on my right once I enter the main area of Auradon prep. Good thing I am okay with directions. I straighten my black blouse and adjust my black and gold cape. Then I scratch my leg with the golden tip of my boot. When I do so, my white leggings shrivel a bit. Uggh, I hate when they do that! It just makes me more itchy.

I stop and bend down to fix them and when I do I hear a door open. For some reason I am panicked. Maybe it's because I am so used to committing crimes? I swallow and pretend not to notice. I just keep smoothing my tights. My long bangs fall over my eyes as I do so.

Foot steps pause behind me. I freeze waiting for the other person to reveal what they are going to do.

"Ara?" the person says.

I wasn't expecting them to call my name and the voice is not someone I know.

I stand and turn my head and also move my bangs out of my eyes in one fluent motion. Who I see surprises me.

Well, color me surprised.

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Evie did not expect to see Ara'Levina Le'gume. Not in the science hall at least. She planned on seeing if she could survive a conversation at lunch, but apparently that time is now. Especially since she called her name out in disbelief. Now she has her full attention. Evie would say something if she could find the words.

The way Ara had turned. Her glossy hair was dazzling in the light. How it flipped out of her way when she looked. How she rubbed her fingers through her glossy bangs when her hair clouded her vision. Her piercing sapphire eyes looking at her with confusion and irritation. They filled with shock when they noticed who she was.

Dizzy brought out how Ara tilts her head a bit when she is confused. Evie didn't know if she was exaggerating or not until now.

Her head tilted the slightest bit. Just enough to notice. She will have to write that down later, but now she better say something. Ara is very impatient.

'Why can't I say anything!?' Evie thinks to herself.

She would say something, but Ara is throwing her for a loop. Ara is looking her up and down with her intense eyes. Evie doesn't know why, but it makes her begin to blush. Why is she looking at her like that?

Evie is pretty sure that Ara doesn't even remember her.

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I remember her. As a matter of fact, I remember her the most. She is Evie. Daughter of THE Evil Queen. One of the core four. One of the traitors. I always saw her from afar, but never approached her.

On the isle she was considered a princess. That is probably why, and my status back then… no. That's all I can say. I looked up to her like I did Mal, but my respect for Evie never faded. Why? Because she never bothered me; unlike Mal.

So when she called my name,

"Ara?"

I just stare. I had no idea how to react. What could the daughter of the queen possibly want? I though she was one of Mal's allies. What did she want with me? Did she want to make fun of my lack of allies here? Or expose my plans? Maybe humiliate me in some other way so I can blow a fuse, fry the school, and get put back on the isle? I stay on guard just to make sure.

"What are you doing here?" she finally says.

"I am trying to find the cafeteria." I respond with a dull voice.

"O-okay…" she starts. She's afraid of me. Typical…

"I could walk you there if you like." She says.

Walk me there? She wants to walk with me. She must have some type of angle, but I am dying for someone to talk to. Curse my out going nature!

I take a deep breath," Fine."

I begin walking and wait for her to follow. She follows after a beat. This feels weird. Walking with one of Mal's allies.

We walk in silence for the most part. I walk a little behind Evie because she knows the area better than I. I see large windows that display rain and dark skies. It's hard to believe that I am the cause of this.

Practice with Hazel is definitely on my list.

"You made this?" she asks looking towards the sorm.

"Yeah." I plainly say as I keep gazing out the windows.

Evie glances at me and the rains that poor from the heavens.

"Do you ever plan on stopping it? I was planning on eating outside today." She said trying to add the smallest bit of humor.

Can I stop it? I don't know. I never caused sky ruckus on the isle. It must be the barrier being gone. I wonder what I am capable of? I have always been limited by the barrier.

So, can I stop it? I have no idea.

"I don't know how." I say.

I walk from the windows and we continue down our path.

"So you've never tried?" she asks.

"Nope." I say plainly.

"Well it might be super muddy outside, but what if we tried?" She says.

Wait, what? Now? Even though I did plan on ending the storm someday, that's when I planned on doing it. Someday! It hasn't even crossed my mind since I created it; honestly. There are so many things on my mind.

Well… it wouldn't hurt to get rid of it. I don't want anyone to accuse me of flooding the place.

"Hmm… maybe." I say. In my language that is a yes.

Evie's face grows surprised. I am as surprised as she is. I am not sure why I accepted to spending more time with one of Mal's allies either. Uggh, where is my brother when I need him?!

Out of nowhere the bell rings signaling that it is officially lunch hour. Unfortunately it scares the absolute heck out of me.

I jump. When I jump there is a loud crackle outside followed by a POW! My frightened eyes glow. Thirty seconds pass before I get myself back together.

"Nnnnn." I groan in frustration.

Evie looks at me wide eyed. She even stepped back a bit. It was better than the looks the other students gave me. When they saw me look in their directions they scurried to the safety of the cafeteria.

"(Sigh) Maybe I should skip lunch also…" I say. I usually don't let people get to me like that, but right now I am just having one of those days.

Evie gives me a look in her eyes. It looks like Dad when he's about to give one of my brothers a scolding.

"You haven't eaten anything for breakfast!? Why!?" she says forgetting her frightened demeanor.

"I didn't feel like dealing with these wimps around here. Besides after what happened with that nerd, I'm pretty sure no one would want me in there anyway." I say hoping to knock that look out of her eyes. Instead Evie's eyes harden.

" That nerd is my boyfriend." She said angrily.

The shock is written all over my face. "He is!?

You could do better."

Evie's hand shot up to her temples and massaged the area.

"The basic point is that you are eating. No way around it. If it is necessary, I will get your food for you, so you will not be called out by anyone." She says. I don't think I have heard anyone speak to me so… professional before.

It was almost caring. My flippant response died out by the tone of her sentence. So I just nod. Her eyes light up the slightest bit. Her honey-gold eyes reflect the rain falling outside. They are very prepossessing. Are those contacts or are those her real eye colors? Wait, what!? Why do I care if that is her real eye color? Alright I will go (just to get this crap out of my head).

"As you say, princess." I say.

"What did you call me?" she says obviously shocked and confused.

"I called you princess. Just because we are in Auradon does not mean I will stop honoring your family name. You are still the daughter of the evil queen and my alliance is with the isle. Long story short, I don't care what this place says, you are still my princess." I state firmly. I hope I said that right. I don't know how soft she's gotten, so I hope I treaded lightly.

She stops walking. What I saw was not offence. It was something else swimming in her golden eyes. Then heat rose to her face. Her cheeks got kind of red all of a sudden. Is she okay? Oh well, it's not my business. Who knows when it comes to Mal's allies.

"T-thank you." She says. Out of reflex she looks toward the wall clock displayed and gasps.

"Well, we are a bit late. Let's get going." She offers a smile and begins to walk again.

"As you wish,princess." I say.

Her smile drops and her cheeks become red again. This entertains me a little.

What a weird girl…