A/N: Alright everyone, the story updates should be coming out smoothly now since I already wrote the rough drafts for the next few upcoming chapters. But enough of me running my mouth, on with the story! R&R! And let me know what you think!
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"Guys, I really think we should leave. It's obvious that they don't want us here."
"Are you sure Mal?"
"But we came so far…"
"We were so close!"
"I know… but that's just the way things are. They're never going to change."
Chapter 7: Family Day-Part 2
The VKs were currently sitting at a picnic table discussing whether or not they should leave Auradon for good. Unknowingly to them, their conversation was overheard by a certain brown haired prince.
Mal and the others are trying to leave?! I gotta stop this somehow. But if I do anything it might encourage them to leave even more. Alright Ben, just play it cool.
"Hey guys. How are you all doing?" he said, making his presence known. He and Mal locked eyes for a moment before she casted her gaze away.
"We're fine. Sorry for crashing the party, Ben." The soon to be king merely shook his head.
"No, I'm the one who should be sorry." Before he could say anything else, they were all distracted by the noise of the approaching students who all attended Family Day. Across the courtyard stood the King, Queen, Fairy Godmother and any other adult who was concerned about the scene from earlier.
"Uh, sorry but I have to go take care of this…" he said, rubbing Mal's shoulder in slight comfort.
I'm going to fix this… I promise, Mal.
The prince gave a low sigh before walking away in the direction of his parents.
Once he was out of earshot, their discussion continued.
"Mal, none of us want to leave. We finally found what we want to do that isn't villaining." said the blue haired princess. The boys nodded in agreeance with her and the young witch soon found herself confronting three pairs of pleading puppy eyes.
"Guys, you know we can't. This was just the wrong time to do things. We should just leave and try again some other time-"
"-I completely agree with you, minus that last part." said a voice all too familiar. The VKs looked up to find the infamous Audrey Beauty as well as Chad and a few of her sidekicks. Standing a short distance away from them were Lonnie, Doug and Jane watching the scene unfold.
"When you do leave, make sure you consider not coming back. You as well as the entire school knows it: you don't belong never did." A roar of whispers was heard suddenly as all of their peers began to approve her opinion. Audrey walked closer to the group, satisfied by their silence.
"Hmph, especially this fake princess. You not only don't belong here. You don't even deserve to be royalty in the first place." Doug clenched his fists at the hurtful words she was sending towards his beloved Evie and started having trouble containing his anger.
"Honestly, whoever told any of you that you had a chance to have a life here was a big fat liar." Carlos snorted slightly at the comment, which the princess quickly became aware of.
"And what exactly is so funny, dog boy?" The blonde flashed Audrey a small smirk.
"You do realise that your precious King Ben was the one who wrote that law, right?" The arrogant brunette scoffed at Carlos and turned her attention back to the daughter of the Evil Queen.
"You know, I almost feel bad for you. I could have let you prance around as if you were somebody, but then if I did that, being in the spotlight would have gone to your little non royal head." she said venomously sweet. Was that even possible?
In Audrey's case, apparently, it was.
All the while this was happening, the son of Dopey was nearing his limits when it came to keeping certain thoughts to himself.
I swear to God, if she says one more insult to my Evie, I'm gonna lose my freaking mind!
The blue haired VK was also struggling to hold back her emotions. Although, instead of being consumed with anger like her loving boyfriend, it was the intense feeling of frustration and misery. Unfortunately for them, Audrey knew that, and took advantage of it in every way she could.
"Oh, and don't get me started on the clothes-"
"-Will you just BE QUIET!"
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Everyone present in the courtyard suffered from slight whiplash as they all turned to see who the voice of that sudden outburst belonged to. It was too high pitched to belong to a male student, but also too vague to be recognizable. Definitely didn't belong to any of the VKs.
"What. Did. You. Just. Say?" said a now very angered Audrey. The irritated princess stared at a single point in the crowd, forcing the students to quickly move out of her line of sight, in fear of what she might do. It was when a single student had not moved out of the way, not because she believes she can stand up to the socially powerful princess, but merely because she was too scared to move.
"I said… what did you just say to me, Plain Jane?!" Oh boy. Yes ladies and gentlemen, you read that correctly. It was no one other than the shy and timid daughter of Fairy Godmother who uncharacteristically brought Audrey's insults to a halt.
Oh crap, oh crap, oh crap…
Jane had obviously not thought this all the way through. All she could think about was coming to the VKs rescue and give Audrey a stern talking to.
She didn't think she'd be the person to do it, however.
"I-I… I said…" The girl looked just about anywhere except at Audrey, for she knew the girl was truely intimidating even without making eye contact with her. For a moment, her gaze locked on to the villain kids, mainly Evie and Carlos. It was then she felt something as warm as the sun surge within her. It felt as though it was rising and flowed just beneath the surface of her skin. A power she had no idea she ever possessed.
Confidence.
Jane then took a deep breath and then gave the princess a glare so firm it nearly made her draw back in surprise.
"I said… you need to be quiet, Audrey." she said, with a strength so unyielding, every student had no choice but to stare in awe. A few whispers arose from their peers, all curious as to what Audrey was going to do next. The princess only glared daggers at the young fairy until she decided to walk towards her up until she was a few feet away.
Jane still hadn't backed down.
No one has the right to invalidate your worth without your consent, Jane.
"You claim to be perfect at everything in every way, that is, except for manners. Why do you hate the VKs so much anyway? What have they ever done to you, other than breath the same air as you, Audrey?!" The daughter of sleeping beauty wasn't given a chance to respond as Jane continued her rant.
"If you hate them them so much, then why don't you just leave them alone? Instead, you look for any chance to pester them! They never asked to be born in this life! How would you feel if the roles were switched?" The princess went from looking shocked to merely looking irritated at the girl as she continued to speak her mind for the first time in years.
"And for CRYING out loud, we ALL know that you're Sleeping Beauty's daughter! We all know that you're a princess! So there's no need for you to say it every five seconds! And if you really are a princess then why are you so judgemental towards everyone you meet?!" The soft murmurs amongst the crowd suddenly grew in volume at the mention of her non-princess behavior and the students began to fall in Jane's favor.
"What? Just because someone doesn't fit into your status quo, they don't deserve to live a decent life?! A princess is suppose to be kind and caring. They don't tear you down just because you're different." Jane broke her gaze away from Audrey to smile at Evie. The blue haired princess flashed a smile back.
"A princess reaches out to others and helps them stand alongside them. Honestly, you all could learn a thing or two from the VKs because I'm living proof that they behaved more like royalty than any of you EVER did!" she said, now looking into the crowd.
The brunette is now breathing heavily as her rant finally came to a close. Now calming down from her adrenaline rush, Jane realizes that all eyes are on her and Audrey had yet to say anything during the entire speech.
"Feel better? Good. Because you've just made yourself an enemy of mine." Sleeping Beauty's daughter stepped even closer to the girl, their faces inches apart.
"Get ready for the path you forged for yourself, Plain Jane. I will be sure to make your life miserable." And with that, and a snap of the princess's fingers, Audrey and her posse walked away, in the direction of the school.
"Oh and by the way, Jane." she said, looking back at the girl.
"Your hair wasn't even that cute. You look like a loser wearing a wig." she said, a small smirk adorning her features. Fairy Godmother's daughter takes another deep breath and turns to look at the VKs once more.
And smiles.
"You're right Audrey. This hairstyle doesn't suit me at all." It was then that she slowly stepped towards the VK's bench and spoke to Mal.
"Mal… if it wouldn't be too much trouble… could you undo the spell?" she asked, softly. The young witch gave her a surprised look and then one of slight concern.
"Are you absolutely sure, Jane?" With a nod from the brunette, Mal did as she wished.
"Beware, forswear, give Jane back her old hair." And just as quickly as the spell was done, it had been undone, leaving her with her plain hair again.
Carlos blushes slightly, but smiles at her decision, proud of her for embracing who she is.
"I think this hairstyle suits me much better. Don't you think so Audrey?" The princess merely scoffed at the question and continued walking towards the school. The situation seemed to have unfolded itself, causing the crowd of students to disperse amongst themselves.
Doug soon realizes that his legs are still functioning quite well and makes his way over to his girlfriend.
"Um, Doug where do you think you're going? Doug? Do-"
"-Oh shut up, Chad." He said, giving the prince a look that sent chills down his spine. Dopey's son takes his seat next the Evie and gives her a sweet kiss on the cheek. The action made her blush and giggle slightly.
"My hero." she says, a laugh in her voice.
Lonnie smiles at them before she makes her way towards the VKs as well and makes a beeline straight for Jay. The former con artist notices her walking towards him and nervously combs his long hair back with his fingers.
Just be cool…
"Hi, Jay. Mind if I sit?" Jafar's son could only nod his head, for his throat dried the moment he spoke to him.
Jane had a look of content, glad that she said the things she's always kept locked in her heart.
"I should probably, find my mom and explain things. I know Audrey most likely found her and gave her dishonest information about what happened today." she says the the group. They all look at one another and each give Jane heart warming smiles.
"Thank you for what you did Jane. I know that wasn't easy." Evie said, sincerely. The young fairy only shook her head.
"I'm the one what needs to be thanking you. All of you." There was a trace of regret in Mal's eyes when she said that.
I was on the verge of using you in our plan to steal your mom's wand and deliberately stomped all over your confidence. I don't deserve your thanks at all…
The blue haired princess placed a hand on Mal's shoulder, already knowing what was on the girls mind.
"I'm really glad that you all came to our school. To Auradon in general. And I'd hate if you guys had to leave." Jane said, before heading off towards the school to find her mother. It wasn't long after she left when Carlos sighed heavily and gave his most convincing puppy eyes to everyone at their table. A few minutes of that went by when Evie suddenly snapped.
"Ugh I can't take it anymore. Just go after her already!" The boy scrambles to his feet, running in the direction Jane left, nearly tripping himself along the way.
This time I'm gonna tell her… For sure this time!
The moment Carlos left the table, the soon to be King Ben suddenly made his appearance.
"Hey, everything okay? Why is Carlos is such a hurry?" Mal looked up at her boyfriend and made room for him to sit beside her.
"Yeah everything's great now. Carlos is just off to find Jane. You should have seen her. She told Audrey off earlier. Couldn't have done it better myself." said a smiling Mal. Ben could only blink at his girlfriend.
"I don't think I heard you correctly. Did you just say Jane told off Audrey? Are we talking about the same Jane here?" It was then that Evie spoke up.
"Unless Fairy Godmother has another daughter out there that looks exactly like Jane, then yes this is the same Jane." The prince still wore a look of disbelief and could only shake his head.
Whatever happened must have been quite a sight. Jane telling someone off? She hasn't done that since I first met her freshman year...
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I gotta find my mom quick. Who knows what lies Audrey fed her?
Jane had been looking all over the school, peeking in offices in search of the Headmistress. Just when she thought all hope was lost, she heard voices from around the corner of the hallway she stood in. When she peeked from behind the wall, she saw Audrey talking with her mother.
Figures…
Only a moment went by when the deceitful princess wrapped up their conversation and walked off somewhere. Jane hurried around the corner to confront Fairy Godmother.
"Mom, I need to talk to you-"
"-Oh you are in a lot of trouble young lady! How could you say those awful things to Audrey? And she's a princess!" Her daughter had to resist the urge to roll her eyes.
"Mom, I don't know what Audrey told you just now… but I swear to you I only told her the things she needed to hear. That everyone needed to hear-"
"-Audrey literally had her makeup running when she spoke to me just now, so obviously what she "needed to hear" wasn't meant to be said. You are going to apologize to her and her parents first thing tomorrow. No exceptions!"
Makeup running? She never lets her makeup get ruined. And I don't think she cries. Like ever. That girl had to have used eye drops.
"...okay, mom." Jane dropped her gaze to the floor. It was always the same. Her mother always finds ways to be near her but then won't come to her defense when she truly needs it.
It's like she loves and hates me at the same time…
"*sighs* I have no idea what's gotten into you. Anyhow, go freshen up and then start on your homework."
Sorry Mom… but that won't work this time…
With that thought in mind, Fairy Godmother's daughter raised her gaze to meet hers.
"Okay, mom. But before I leave here, I want you to promise me something." The Headmistress looked at her in confusion.
"Promise you what dear? Where is all this coming from?" she asked. Her daughter's still had not faltered as she spoke.
"I want you to promise me that the VKs will be granted citizenship and become full fledged Auradonians." Fairy Godmother could only blink in shock.
"Well I guess it's doable. They can always take our Citizenship Exam, but those kids have only been here for a few weeks. They don't know anything about Auradonian History-"
"-Those kids are my friends and I can tutor them! Because of those extra classes you had me take before high school, I know everything there is to know about Auradon."
"Between your current classes and all of your extracurricular activities, I don't you can-"
"-But I can, Mom! You just have to let me. I want them all to stay here! If there's anything I can do in my power to make that happen, then I'll do it!" Fairy Godmother was at a lost for words at the intensity of her daughter's determination.
"Mom, I never ask you for anything. But I'm asking you now… let them study for the exam." Jane looked deep into her mother's eyes, hoping to find any trace of approval.
"...Alright. If they study and are able to correctly answer the questions I select from the exam, then I, Fairy Godmother, swear to you that they will be granted full citizenship by the time Ben's coronation arrives. You have my word, Jane." The short haired brunette smiled brightly and engulfed her mother in a tight hug before she dashed off to her dorm to indeed start on her homework.
What they did not know however was that a certain blonde haired villain kid was quietly listening in on their conversation.
Jane stood against her own mother… just to help up stay here?
Carlos couldn't be happier as well as even more in love with the young fairy.
I swear I'll make this up to you, Jane... count on it.
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A/N: Hellooooo everyone! I hope everyone had a great New Years! Again sorry for the late update! I have a full time job ppl, so I try to write here and there. Thankfully I already have a few chapters already written! I just need to type them up and revise them as normal. So I hope you all enjoyed this latest chapter! Let me know what you think and leave me a review! Seeyaaaah. Violette out.
