Descendants

Love Potion or Love Poison?

(Mal's POV)

My bright greens eyes stared at his light green ones as I slammed the door in his face. He just revealed to me that he, his family, girlfriend, advisor, and anyone else going with the advisor is up close to the wand. The perfect opportunity just came to me.

Looks like Benny-Boo is getting a new girlfriend. I'll need backup once I take the wand so Halphas will be the guest for Ozzy.

Strange, why would I want to be his girlfriend? Even if it is temporary I feel strange that I would volunteer myself to be his girlfriend.

There's only one problem to my equation on being Ben's new girlfriend. It begins with A and ends with a Y. Audrey. Ever since me and the rest of the gang came in Auradon she's been very territorial and possessive of Ben. I remember earlier today she was sending me vicious glares during class. I sended her one of my wickedest glare I learned from my mother and Halphas.

One thing my mother is good at is the stare, no matter how many times I try to beat her I give up immediately. My mother's eyes glowing a devious green as power was surging from her to me but this power was weakening me and making me feel utterly powerless.

Halphas eye stare though is a promise of pain in the future, out of all of us she's able to stop Jay from doing anything reckless or too stupid. Her strength equaling his, I guess it's because of her deity blood running in her veins.

That's the thing about me and Halphas we're both half of something. I'm half-fairy where she's half-deity, my magic blood contains different magical properties.

Back on the island there was no magic I didn't even felt a spark of it, It changed once we entered Auradon, and I mean as soon we entered I suddenly felt a surge of magic power coming in me. Like it awoken for the first time. When I used mother's spell book the magic within me felt absolutely incredible so incredible I couldn't describe it in words.

Speaking of spells maybe there's a spell in mother's book to put someone in a love trance. But the question is how will I convince Ozzy, hell Halphas to go with each other to the coronation. I think Ozzy will be easy but Halphas is a different story. She's hellbent on breaking him no matter what.

I smirked to myself, what better way to break someone by faking to actually like them. Ohh, who knew evil felt so good!

Time to execute my plan.

Operation: Love Potion Prince Ben.

(Ben's POV)

I stopped mid-sentence as Mal slammed the door in my face. Is she upset she won't be able to see the wand up close...or that I'm going to the coronation with Audrey.

When she closed her dorm room I could've sworn her eyes glinted with sadness that I'm going with someone else. I tried the easy approach on Mal and nothing too forward like Ozzy. She may be the girl from my dreams and visions but I still have a girlfriend. I can't just dump Audrey and date Mal for the heck of it.

Ozzy and Patrick only replied simultaneously.

'WHY NOT, JUST DO IT!'

I can see why those two are close friends and roommates. Speaking of Ozzy and Patrick I'm gonna stroll down to their dorms and ask for help.

I'm seriously confused I don't know what to do. Audrey, Mal, Audrey, Mal, Audrey, or Mal? I'm gonna have to do the pros and cons on this.

I eventually made it to their dorm, the door with their names saying 'Oz and Pat'. I chuckled at their antics. I knocked softly and heard shuffling before Patrick opened the door for me.

"Yo, Benny-B, what up man!" Patrick cheered, giving me a brotherly hug.

"Nothing, much Pat. Actually, I need advice from Ozzy and you." I said, entering the room.

I then see Ozzy on his bed with a V-Piano on his side, him playing a soft upbeat tune, he stopped once he saw me and gave me a smile.

"What's up, Ben." Ozzy greeted.

"Well, I need help with something and I thought why not ask my advisor and the school's Party Planner." I replied back.

"Well this has to be serious if you want my help with something." Patrick said.

"Shoot, Ben what is it?" Ozzy questioned.

"I have mixed feelings about Audrey and Mal?" I told them.

"Oh! Ozzy told me all about it, with your dreams of your mystery girl, and now you can't decided who you like more. Let me and Ozzy do the pros and cons." Patrick suddenly declared.

Patrick then went into his and Ozzy's closet and took out a large white board easel? Where do they get this stuff.

"Where do you guys get this stuff?" I asked.

"Lost and Found." Both said simultaneously.

"Ozzy you do Mal and I do Audrey, we're going to do the pros and cons, and see which girl ends with Benji." Patrick commanded, Ozzy grinned he then jumped off his bed and took a red marker.

Ben watched as Patrick did all the pros for Audrey. With each bullet for pros I started to reconsidered that Audrey isn't that bad. Patrick put down she's, a princess, royal, cute, assertive, confident, cheerleader, and popular.

That's all the pros for Audrey, sure Audrey is cute but she can be a really annoying at times and stubborn. I guess I see the pros for Mal. *sigh* Mal.

I then look to Ozzy side of the board for Mal's pros and surprisingly there's more than Audrey's pros. Ozzy put down Mal is a natural-born leader, clever, magic wise, beautiful, independent, artistic, slow popularity rise, girl from your dreams, and has purple hair.

"As you can see Lil'B their are more pros for Miss Mal than Audrey, clearly mine is more better than Patrick's." Ozzy laughed, Patrick only rolled his baby blue orbs.

"That's all the pros I can think for Audrey, she's cool and all but a little bit self-centered at times. No offense since she's still your girlfriend, Ben." Patrick apologized.

"None, taken."

"Okay, let's start on the cons for both of them." Ozzy chirped.

Both then started to write the cons for both girls. Patrick put for Audrey is territorial, possessive, intervene, envious, and unpleasant at times.

Well...Audrey's only been territorial and possessive when the new kids arrived, I wouldn't say she's envious. However, I been noticing her sending a lot if glares to Mal and Mal hasn't done anything to her. Audrey can intervene at the worst time and be rude but it's for the right purposes though. Only unpleasant when she feels threatened.

I directed my attention to Ozzy's cons for Mal, Mal is a villain, daughter to Maleficent, evil, and that's it.

Mal isn't a villain she hasn't done anything villainous, doesn't matter if she is the daughter to Maleficent, and I can tell she's not evil and I'm gonna prove it.

"Well that's all the cons." Patrick said.

"Ben what's it gonna be Audrey or Mal?" Ozzy asked.

I don't know both of them made good pros and cons on Audrey and Mal, but simple facts on their personality and their acts isn't making this any easier.

I then felt a hand resting on my shoulder, and see that Ozzy is there.

"Ben, I may not be well experience when it comes to love, girls, or relationships but I do know that you gotta stop thinking. Follow your heart not the mind, take a walk and see what your heart truly wants." Ozzy smiled, I smiled back at him, I'm really glad to have him as my best friend.

"Aw, you two have a cute bromance with each other." Patrick awed, at me and Ozzy.

"But seriously Ben let your heart guide you, and it'll lead you to happiness." Patrick agreed.

"Thanks guys, but I have to ask what's with the piano?" I questioned.

Patrick snickered,"Ozzy here has been struck by cupid's arrow."

I then chuckled knowing he's heads over heels for one, Halphas Bloodworth.

"I know, ever since he first saw her here he's been begging for her attention." I laughed, now teasing the blushing wolf.

"Yeah, whatever." Ozzy mumbled.

"So you're playing a song for her?" I questioned.

Ozzy's cerulean blue eyes twinkled,"Yeah, I want to show her she doesn't have to hide behind a fake persona and show her true self to the world, and if I have to make a fool of myself in front of everyone tomorrow afternoon, then so I shall!" Ozzy declared, his eyes shining with determination.

I smiled at my wolf friend, when he has a challenge he'll gladly take it and see it through the end. Wait...tomorrow afternoon, he's suppose to be playing in the tourney game tomorrow!

"Ozzy aren't you suppose to be playing offense tomorrow in the tourney game." I knowingly asked.

"I already figured it out, I persuaded Ms. Cormac to move it much later on tomorrow." Ozzy replied back.

"Oh, okay." I let out a relieved breath.

"Well, I better get going I promised mother for our traditional tea session." I said, before getting up and leaving Ozzy and Patrick's room. Both occupants said their goodbyes and went back to what they were doing before.

I took a slow stroll and pondered over what Ozzy and Patrick had told me. Everytime I see Mal she makes me feel calm and relax and at the same time perplexed. She can be a real enigma at times and I for one like mysteries. When I feel stressed or angry Mal somehow tames my inner beast. Even though, she's only been here for a short while my inner beast seems to enjoy her company.

Things with Audrey were grand and fine at first, but I guess I lost interest in Audrey and just want to be friends with her. I don't know when or how I lost my feelings for her but it just faded away.

With Mal I get tiny sparks and pleasurably surges throughout my body, these surges are so pleasurably I have to contain my roars of ecstasy.

I made my decision, I'm going to break up with Audrey tomorrow and see if Mal wants to go on a date. If she say yes, I'll be the happiest boy in Auradon.

Mal Faery, I'll make you mine.

(Mal's POV)

A tear. It needs a tear to complete the spell, but one problem with that I never cry...never cry.

"Just chop up some onions." Carlos suggested, holding a onion in his palm while scratching Dude's fur.

Idiot,"No you dufus, it needs a tear of human sadness." I told him.

"I could always punch a tear outta ya." Halphas then suggested, and she was dead serious.

I glared at her and she only shrugged her shoulders.

"A tears a tear." Jay commented.

Evie then said something really intelligent, but not stupid intelligent but for real intelligence, "That's not true Jay a tear is made up of antibody molecules and enzymes, while an emotional tear has more protein base in every reflex tear." Passing me a bag full of flour.

Everyone in the kitchen stared at Evie in shock.

"Look at you." I snickered.

"Uh, y-yeah I knew that." Jay stuttered out.

"Did not." Carlos and Halphas said simultaneously.

I heard a slight humming and look to see Halphas humming a tune to herself, she noticed me staring and stopped immediately. I smirked.

"Were you humming." I evilly grinned.

"Pssh, no." Halphas defended quickly, oooh got her!

"You so were!" I claimed.

"Milady was simply humming the tune to the song we'll be performing tomorrow afternoon, I hope all of you will be able to see it." Tanker chirped out, the little guy sitting on the kitchen counter, he's wearing a cute red servant like outfit. Cute? Ugh, Evie is seriously rubbing off on me.

"Ohh, you decide to play?" Evie quired to the half-deity.

"YES! All you better be there." Halphas furiously said, her once really pale skin turning a slight shade of pink.

"Why, Lil Hellraiser?" Jay asked.

"Moral support." Tanker answered for her.

"We'll be there Halphas, no need to be embarrassed you're only playing in front of a crowd of people who's watching your every movement, so no worries." Carlos nonchalantly said, I and everyone else then gave him a pointed look.

"What?"

I was about to say something, but Lonnie decided to make her presence known. She smiled widely once her eyes got sight of me.

"Hey, Mal! I've been looking all over for you!" Lonnie cheered, I then realized she's coming closer and Tanker on reflex covered the evidence of my spell book. I mouthed him a quick 'thank you' and turned my attention back to Lonnie.

"All the girls want you to do their hair." Lonnie continued.

"I was right, Mal is a barber." Halphas snickered, I sent the girl a glare before reverting my attention on Lonnie.

"Ooh, what'cha guys making, midnight snack?" Lonnie asked.

"Nothing special." I replied to her.

Lonnie then dipped her finger in the batter, and we all protested no. With Tanker grabbing her wrist, but her finger already reached her mouth.

She stared at us confused,"What?"

"I'm not going to double dip, if that's what you're worried about." Lonnie said, with Tanker releasing her wrist.

"Lady Lonnie, you don't feel strange?" Tanker asked.

"Feel like releasing a sudden urge?" Halphas questioned.

"You feel anything?" Evie then asked.

"Like it's missing something." I quired the asian girl.

Lonnie continued giving all of us big eyes, Jay then used his flirtatious tactics that failed miserably, Halphas holding back her laughter at his fail.

"It could use some chips." Lonnie chirped.

"Chips?" Jay questioned.

"Yep, chocolate chips, the most important food group. Lonnie explained to us bringing over a small bowl of chocolate chips.

(Tanker's POV)

I watched with interest as Lonnie spilled the chocolate chips inside the larger bowl filled with batter and other materials Lady Mal, Lady Evie, and Milady was doing.

"Wait, didn't your moms ever make chocolate chip cookies?" Lonnie questioned.

As soon as she said mom, the room turned deathly silent and I sensed Milady feeling a surge of anger slowly rising in her. Milady told me a long time ago her mother abandoned her as an infant, she says it doesn't bother her but I know it does. She put a extension of her soul inside me, so whatever emotions she feel I can tell and experience. Milady's mother was always a bad topic to talk about.

Something Sir Jay and Milady can relate too, since neither of them have a mother to speak of. But Sir Carlos, Lady Mal, and Lady Evie have mothers' but I certainly know none of them will receive the mother of the year award.

My forever glowing pure gold eyes gawked at Lady Mal and Lady Evie's visage, there face confuse and filled with sadness as Lady Lonnie explained what a mother does for their child. Hasn't she realized that is her mother and not theirs, things on the island are completely different than Auradon.

The more she spoke the more the atmosphere gotten thicker, I glanced at Milady and see her hiding behind her long wavy hair her hands gripping the countertop tightly. I know she'll be mad if I do this but I have to comfort her. She's Milady.

I placed a bony hand over hers and her rising anger dimmed down slightly as she hesitantly grabbed mine firmly.

As Lady Lonnie continued on with her speech she then soon noticed everyone looking at her with bewildered countenance.

"Why are you all looking at me like that?" Lady Lonnie questioned.

Everyone seemed so fixed on the words she just said, so I decided to answer her question for them afterall I am the groups reliable walking talking skeleton.

"Lady Lonnie, it's very different from where we're from and all the things you just said doesn't happen on the Isle." I told her firmly.

"Yeah, I know I just, I just thought even villains loved their kids." Lady Lonnie explained.

No, villains didn't loved their kids. Villains don't even see them as kids nothing more then spawns to carry out their dirty work. I glance to Milady who was trying so hard not lash out at Lady Lonnie, her fingertips bending the metal of the counter.

"Oh." Lady Lonnie gasped in realization.

Milady released my hand and I gazed up at her as the flames of her anger simmered down to nothing, her liquid gold eyes cold with protective barriers surrounding it.

Milady you may not realize it now, but I'll always be there for you, always. From the good to the bad, no matter what I Tanker Goldenfield Bloodworth will forever be loyal and faithful to you.

A promise I intend to keep.

Lady Lonnie was so crestfallen about the new info on the life of the 'villain' children a single tear soon slid down her cheek.

Lady Mal then make quick work and put the sad tear in the bowl.

"Well, big bummer but we have to get these in the oven, so thank you so much." Lady Mal cheered, pushing Lady Lonnie to the exit.

I made myself useful and opened the door for Lady Lonnie.

"Evil dreams." Lady Mal goodbye to Lady Lonnie.

"May death be with you!" Milady hollered after Lady Lonnie, she seems slightly better.

"Goodnight!" Lady Lonnie replied back.

Lady Mal then ordered everyone to prepare the cookies.

(Mal's POV)

Lonnie. I thought she would never stop talking, and what's with that nonsense on how moms make you cookies when you feel sad.

I guess that what mothers' here do for their kids. Making them weak and more vulnerable from the true horrors of the world.

We all watched the oven baked the cookies until little Tank ask me a question.

"Lady Mal, not that I don't doubt your magic and cooking skills, but is this a love potion or love poison?" Tanker questioned me.

Jay and Carlos guaffed with laughter, Evie giggled on the back of her hand while Halphas just chuckled silently.

"Tank, it's obviously a love potion why would I want to poison Ben he's the key to the wand." I answered to the 4'5 skeleton.

"My apologies Lady Mal, but I was reading a quote in the library today and it quoted that 'love is poison. A sweet poison,yes, but it will kill you all the same', I have it actually." Tanker said.

"Tanker it's just a quote, you gotta stop believing everything quotes say." Jay commented.

I looked down at the big headed skeleton as he removed his black bowler hat and opened his head, his hand rummaging through all the insides before taking various papers out. He then presented it to me.

"The quote is by George R.R. Martin, and so are the rest, I find it quite interesting." Tanker squealed.

"Tanker your head is so shiny." Carlos blurted out, before covering his mouth. Halphas bonking him on the head.

We all know how sensitive Tanker is once someone talks about his shiny bald large head. Tanker is now in farthest corner of the kitchen in a fetal position.

"I didn't ask for a bald head." Tanker said in a sad monotonous voice.

Halphas and Carlos soon comforted the skeleton, because we all know once Tanker gets like this, it'll be hell for the rest of us.

"Of course not, Tank besides the ladies love guys with a bald heads." Carlos said, trying to cheer up the skeleton.

"Now, Tanker I like your bald head it makes you look...cool." Halphas gritted out.

"Really?" Tanker asked, with Dude licking the side of his bony face as 'yes'.

"See even Dude likes your bald head, Tank." Carlos cheered, Carlos then placing Tanker's black bowler hat on his head.

I watch the four with a amused smile with Jay and Evie looking at the scene with smiles as well. Tanker always had this way to bring people together, I guess Tanker is like the piece that puts us back together.

I pondered over Tanker's words earlier on the quote he told me.

'Love is poison. A sweet poison, yes, but it will kill you all the same.'

Will that happen to me if I let the emotion love inside me, to actually feel it's disgusting presence. I shook my head it's only temporary if this thing succeeds with the love potion with Ben, after the coronation he'll have no love for me that I'm positive.

I decide to look down at the papers Tanker handed me, as one in particular stood out then the rest.

'Of all the bright cruel lies they tell you, the crudest is the one called love.'

Hmm, George you may be right on that one.


Chapter 8 is a complete. The reason I called this chappie 'Love Potion or Love Poison?' is because of George R.R. Martin, his quotes always did fascinated me and I was like,"Why the hell not!" I sincerely hope all of you like it. So will Benny-B break the rope with Audrey and go with Mal, will the cookie even be needed. Will Ozzy reveal what he means by making Halphas smile truly. What performance will Tanker and Halphas do. I know this was just Ben and Mal's POV, but I noticed I haven't done Tanker's so I did. Oh, and thanks to everyone who's still reading this story, your enjoyment gives me strength to continue. Thank you! Until next time on chapter 9: The Big Game, and Big Music Act. Looney Zooney outie, may peace be with you.