New chapter is up! This is the first chapter of the coronation chapters. The A in the title means Auradon. The second coronation chapter will have a I in the title meaning Isle. Part 2 will take place at the same time as part 1 but will be told from an Isle perspective. Part 3 will pick up from where part 1 left off and part 4 will pick up from where 3 left off.
Alkaline: I honestly didn't think about that :). I feel like based off the movie Beast's response was a bit hypocritical but I wanted to stay true to the movie in that regard. I don't remember saying Aurora and Stephan are in charge but I was tried when I finished this chapter so it is possible. If I did sorry for the confusion. Aurora and Phillip are in charge of their part of the kingdom but Queen Leah has a lot of power in council decisions because she is a member of the council and Stephan doesn't do much. I love Jay and Lonnie as a couple after finishing the movie as well and in the original version Rose didn't exist so Jay did end up with Lonnie. I enjoyed that and even after watching the movie it hurts having him with Rose because I might actually ship them (Jay and Lonnie). I put Jay with Rose before the movie came out but I could see them fighting with each other. I did want Rose to end up with someone so Jay was my first choice. I hadn't considered break-ups but you are right that your first love isn't always your last. My thought was having Shane date both Lonnie and Melisa at some point till he finds the right person but that isn't really him. It will help with an issue I just realized I have by having Melody being an adult is Ariel can't have any more children...at least not young children. I had planned for Steven (Snow White's son you haven't meet yet but will meet later) to end up with Ariel's daughter. If that daughter is gone Steven needs to go with someone? You gave me an idea that I thought up while typing this. Some of the relationships may end up changing.
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The Coronation Part 1 (A)
It was Friday the day of Ben's coronation. In the girls' shared room Evie was helping prepare them. They had an hour to get ready before Ben would come and pick Mal up. Evie pulled Mal's hair up into a bun and gave her a beautiful purple dress to wear. Evie had her hair down and was wearing a blue dress with a crown on her head and the heart necklace she wore with just about everything. For Gabby Evie had given her a long red dress with roses all over it and while she left her hair down it was woven into a braid. The boys arrived in the room for their own last-minute touchups. Jay had his hair up in a style like Shang's and was wearing a red leather jacket, black jeans, and dress shoes. Carlos somehow managed to look very formal in his outfit. Shane cleaned up nice himself and wore an outfit identical to Jay's. Carlos had Ace in his arms and he had swapped the puppy's blue collar for a bow tie.
"Alright Jay you should probably pick up Rose and Mal can wait here for Ben. The rest of us better get going," Evie said. The group nodded knowing they wouldn't be allowed to be up front. Doug was waiting for Evie to come out of the dorms and the two went up onto the balcony together, followed by Shane, Gabby, and Edward.
Jay found Rose waiting for him outside her room. Her long brown hair was down and she was wearing a blue dress. Jay extended his arm and Rose took it smiling to herself. Ben had found Mal and led her out to the two horse drawn carriages. Ben and Mal took the first one while Jay and Rose took the second one.
The two carriages moved down the street and people yelled and waved at them cheering at the top of their lungs. Mal had the blue box in her lap the box containing the Anti-love spell. Mal looked down at her hands still feeling a little put out and nervous. Ben took one of her hands in his own and smiled at her.
"Don't be nervous. All you have to do is sit there and look beautiful. No problem there," Ben said and Mal smiled a little.
"Thank you," Mal said softly.
"Mal would you wear my ring?" Ben asked ready to slip his royal ring onto Mal's finger.
"Um not now," Mal said pulling her hand away, "I think it would probably just fall right off of me," she said. Ben nodded and looked slightly disappointed. Mal looked back at the box. "I have something for you," she said.
"For me?" Ben asked.
"Yea," Mal said. She gave him the box. "It's just for later, you know when you need strength. Some carbs to keep up your energy," she said. Ben opened the box.
"Always thinking," he said. Mal chuckled. "But I can't wait," Ben said taking a bite from the cupcake.
"No," Mal said.
"Mmm mmm this is really good," Ben said munching happily on the cupcake.
"Uh…do you…" Mal started.
"Mal?" Ben asked.
"Do you feel ok?" Mal asked.
"You bet," Ben said taking another bite and licking his fingers.
"Would you say that you're still…that…that you have very strong feelings for me?" Mal asked anxiously. Ben shrugged.
"I am not sure," Ben said, "I mean let's give the anti-love potion a few minutes to take effect," Ben said.
"Ok," Mal said then it caught up with her. Ben was laughing. "what?" Mal asked startled. "You knew?" she asked.
"That you spelled me? Yea I knew," Ben said grinning.
"I'm…I can explain myself," Mal started.
"No look it's fine. I mean you had a crush on me I was with Audrey. You didn't trust that it could happen on its own. Am I right?" Ben said. While that wasn't the reason Mal had originally spelled him, she decided it wasn't wise to admit that right now.
"Yes. You're a so right," Mal said slightly overwhelmed. "So then how long have you known?" Mal asked.
"Since our first date. Your spell washed off in the enchanted lake," Ben told her.
"So, what you have just been faking it since then?" Mal asked. Ben slipped the ring onto Mal's finger. He kissed it.
"I haven't been faking anything," he said. Mal felt sick. She had thought he was under the love spell but Ben being nice to her, calling her his girlfriend it was all real.
"So, you aren't mad I spelled you?" Mal asked cautiously. Ben shook his head.
"I thank you for it actually. It gave me the push I needed to break up with Audrey…just don't do it again," Ben said.
"Publicly in song form," Mal said. Ben cringed a little and chuckled.
"Yea maybe not my best moment," he said.
The two carriages pulled to a stop in front of the cathedral and Mal could see Snow White commentating on the whole thing. She tried to ignore her for the time being. Ben helped Mal get out of the carriage and Mal could see Jay doing the same for Rose. The two royal couples walked up the steps to where Belle and Beast were waiting. Mal did a small curtsy to Queen Belle (mentally thanking Evie for teaching her this even though she complained at the time). Belle returned the curtsy.
"I am sorry about family day," Mal told Beast. Jay nodded in agreement.
"I told Ben this wasn't going to be easy but things did kind of escalate," Beast said.
"You also taught me that a King has to believe in himself even when it isn't easy," Ben said.
"I did?" Beast asked and Belle playfully slapped him. "I…mean how very wise of me," he corrected. Rose was smiling.
"Ben, we are very proud of you. You too Rose. You keep listening to your heart," Belle tells her son.
"Thanks mom," Ben said.
"You are going to make a fine King," his father adds. Belle and Beast walk away and Ben comes back over to Mal.
"Wish me luck," Ben said with a smile. Mal nods and takes the hand of the usher who leads her away to the front row. Jay doesn't have one but he and Rose head in together since Rose can't be crowned Queen.
Once at the front Mal stood beside Rose who was in the middle with Jay on her other side. They waited for Ben to come in and when he did the choir begin to sing and everyone bowed. The movement was odd to Mal but she was able to pull it off. Jay struggled a little and glanced up at the balcony where his friends were. The only person who looked ok doing the movement was Evie seeing how she had been Princess trained. Ace grunted unhappily as Carlos tried to bow squeezing Ace a little.
Fairy Godmother went through her duties and Ben knelled in front of her. She placed the crown on his head and then went over to grab the wand. "Do you solemnly swear to govern the peoples of Auardon with justice and mercy for as long as you shall reign?" she asked.
"I do solemnly swear," Ben said. Mal kept her eyes trained on the wand as she watches Fairy Godmother go through the motions. She can't grab it even as she has the thought in her head. Jay is trying not to be tense beside Rose. Ben's twin has her eyes glued to her brother, her eyes sparkling with happiness and approval.
"Then it is my honor and joy to bless our new king," Fairy Godmother said. Before she could do anymore the wand was snatched out of her hand. It sparked and moved around as it was being waved wildly. The crowd gasped and at some point, a stream came out and it broke the barrier unknown to those in Auradon. "Child what are you doing?" Fairy Godmother asked.
"If you won't make me beautiful I will do it myself. bibbidi bobbidi boo," Jane cried as she waved the wand around wildly. Jay moved in front of Rose protectively not even realizing he was doing it. Ben ran away from his parents and stood in front of Mal protecting her.
"Take cover," Beast cried. Mal broke free from Ben's protection and ran towards Jane. She tried to wrestle the wand from Jane.
"Be careful Mal," Belle said as Mal tried to wrestle the wand from Jane.
Mal managed to steal the wand back from Jane and held it out in front of her. The crowd gasped. Up in the balcony Shane and Carlos were the first two to leave (not being tied down by boyfriends/girlfriends). Doug was watching in awe and didn't even notice Shane pushing Evie away.
"Sorry Edward," Gabby said leaving her startled boyfriend and following the others to the doors and then racing down the stairs. Mal was stunned still holding the wand in front of her while Jane hid into the crowd of parents and guards. This is what was asked of them so why did she feel so weird. She was so confused. Ben moved in front of Mal calmly. Rose broke free of Jay's protective barrier and raced beside her brother. Jay, realizing she wasn't behind him, moved towards Mal.
"Mal give me the wand," Ben said calmly but firmly.
"Stand back," Mal said trying to give her tone as much authority as she could manage.
"It's ok," Ben said gently.
"Ben, I said stand back!" Mal cried.
"I told you so!" a voice shouted from the crowd. It sounded too Rose like either Leah or Audrey (Leah had insisted Audrey be in the front row because she was 'supposed' to be Ben's girlfriend. No one had really wanted to argue). Rose wished she could tell them to shut up but was worried about spooking Mal. Mal turned towards the noise and there was a shriek. This time Rose knew who it came from. Audrey had been pulled back by her grandmother when Mal turned.
At this point the other four villain kids had gotten to through the doors and were racing towards Mal. The huddled up behind her and Jay. Carlos was directly behind Mal with Shane on one end and Gabby, and Evie in the middle.
"Let's go," Carlos said softly to Mal.
"Revenge time," Shane added watching Shang very carefully. The guard was ready awaiting orders from Ben (only having stopped to intervene when Ben moved in front of Mal and gave him a signal to stand down).
"You really want to do this?" Ben asked roughly.
"We have no choice Ben. Our parents…" Mal began.
"Your parents' made their choice," Ben said roughly, "now you make yours," he finished more gently this time. He put his arms down, straightened and then stared at Mal. Rose was standing by her brother watching the exchange hopefully. Mal was stuck and in the long pause that followed she looked up at Belle and Beast. Both were watching her intently. Then there was Fairy Godmother who was also interested in what was happening.
"I think…I want to be good," Mal said uncertainly.
"You are good," Ben said. He felt a surge of relief that his gut had been right. If he could turn them good then maybe they could get through this without anyone getting hurt.
"How do you know that!" Mal cried.
"Because…because I am listening to my heart," Ben said his tone gentle. He realized Mal needed someone to cling to. He could have tried to order her to give up the wand but knew that would only hurt her. The choice had to be hers.
"I want to listen to my heart too. And my heart is telling me we are not our parents," Mal said lowering the wand. She turned back around to look at the five behind her. They were all watching startled some with relief.
"I mean stealing things doesn't make you happy," Mal said addressing Jay. "Tourney, victory pizza with the team and Rose make you happy," she said and Jay smirked a little. She then turned to Shane, "hurting people and destroying things doesn't make you happy. You love being part of a team and looking out for us," Mal said to Shane. Shane nodded. "And you, scratching Ace's belly makes you happy, who would have thought?" Mal said looking at Carlos. "Evie, you do not have to play dumb to get a guy. You are so smart," Mal said to Evie. Evie thought of Doug and smiled a little. Finally, Mal looked at Gabby. Gabby's blue eyes were narrowed watching the scene. "You love to read and write and you love Edward. I can see it in your eyes he lets you be who you want to be," Mal said. Gabby didn't say anything and she was as still as a statue.
"And I don't want to take over the world with evil. It doesn't make me happy. I want to go to school. And be with Ben. Because Ben makes me really happy," Mal said through tears. Ben smiled at her. "Us being friends makes me really happy. Not destroying things," Mal continued. "I chose good you guys," she said putting her fist out.
Hope you guys liked it. The next chapter takes place at the same time showing the villains reaction to all of this.
