The holidays were a fun time for the teens. Everything at Auradon Prep had been decorated in red and green for the holiday season. Mal had enjoyed making appearances with Ben for the lighting of the big Christmas tree that was in front of the castle. Surprisingly, there weren't many other appearances for that month. She could finally spend time with her friends in peace.

Carlos and Evie continued their relationship peacefully. Carlos had really fallen for the girl in the past 6 months, and Evie returned his love. The blue haired princess continued her fashion business, and with no powers, she returned to her tight schedule. Carlos worked on practice for the tourney spring season. Being a starter took a lot of time and effort. Even with short time, the couple found time to be together. With going back to school after the break, the two felt like they finally had a normal, teenage romance.

Jay and Lonnie had also kept their romantic relationship strong. With Jay recovering with his back injury, he had time to spare. He and Lonnie often took walks when the daughter of Mulan had the time. She had the R.O.A.R. team practicing to get into the summer nationals. She had to work with the upcoming class men. Carlos, jay, and many other seniors didn't want to participate because of tourney, but Lonnie was the captain, and wanted to stay with it. Jay tried not to think about her possible absence of the summer.

Dizzy had been enjoying Auradon Prep. She often helped Evie with her business and construct the upcoming VK Day. She had hoped that more kids from the Isle could get a chance like she did. She was trying to make new friends her own age and do well in her new school. Most kids were very accepting of her, thanks to the influence Mal had put on them.

Ben was trying to have more of a free schedule. Mal had made many points of not over working himself, and this time he was going to make it happen. The trust for his parents had not returned. After discovering the true past of what his sister, Rose, had suffered at the hands of his mother. He had ordered Fairy Godmother to show him all memories that Rose had of her youth. He hadn't visited his sister since Beast had her locked away. He knew one day he would have to go down there and talk about it.

The teens will have to put the past behind them and return to reality.

February had come, and the holiday season had long passed by. School had been going for a few weeks, and the teens could finally get back into the flow of reality. Mal was walking in the courtyard. A light snow fall surrounded the girl. The white snow flakes got caught in her purple hair. The sight of the snow put a smile on Mal's face. Even though it was cold, Mal had never enjoyed the weather more.

They never got snow on the Isle, only downpour of rain. This weather was light and fluffy. Her green eyes looked down at her dragon boots, the snow melted when they hit the leather. There was only a few inches on the ground, so it was easy for her walk through. No one was outside but the daughter of Maleficent. Maybe they thought she crazy for walking out in the small storm, but Mal could care less.

Mal made it to the other side and stepped inside of the school. She walked to her locker, to be greeted by the sight of Evie and Carlos. The haired princess was leaning against her own locker, holding her book to her chest, and laughing softly. Carlos' arm was propped a little above Evie's shoulder. He was holding his own books with his other arm. Their faces were only inches apart, when Evie's eye caught the view of Mal.

"Oh," Evie stood up straight and looked at Mal. Carlos caught sight of Mal and stood up straight, his cheeks red of embarrassment. "Hey M!" Evie smiled as Mal only grinned and opened her locker.

"Hey E, Mal got her supplies for her afternoon art class. "What's new with you?" She gave a side glance to Carlos, who's face was still red. The two were always very romantic around everyone, but when its just Mal, they get a little shy. There were other people around, but they were hurrying to their next class. Mal had enjoyed making them a little bit uncomfortable.

"Oh you know," Evie shrugged a little,"the usual. Where you headed?"

"Art class," Mal closed her locker,"I'll catch you guys for dinner?" She knew she wouldn't see the couple until tonight's dinner plans. Everyone was caught up in their schedule's s they had dinner together at least once a week in the castle.

"Yeah," Evie looked a little taken aback but Mal's short conversation,"We'll see you then." Carlos nodded. Mal grinned before passing the couple.

Evie watched the girl with the purple hair walk out of sight. "You think she's okay?" Carlos raised an eyebrow.

"Why wouldn't she be?" Evie raised an eyebrow as she turned to her boyfriend.

"She seems to be in an odd mood lately," Carlos pointed out.

"I just think she's finally returning to her good, old, self," Evie looked back to where Mal had disappeared and smiled. It was the joking and quiet Mal. Without all of the drama, Mal had time to be herself. Evie knew that better than anyone.

"I'm glad," Carlos put his free arm around Evie's waist and pulled her close to him. "Now, we can get back ourselves." Evie looked into Carlos' brown eyes before grabbing his coat collar and pressing her lips against his. Only a few moments past before the two separated, and walked in different directions to their next class.

The afternoon classes went by quickly for Jay. He often stared out into the space until the homework was assigned on the board. When the final bell rang, he sprung up from his seat and tried to walk quickly to his locker. With his back injury, he could only go a normal pace without hurting himself. He hated being injured. When he got to his locker, he put everything away quickly and slammed the door.

He walked a few locker sets down to see Lonnie standing at her locker. The door was covering her face, but he recognized her black and white flowered boots. He stood about a locker away, and the girl had still not realized his presence. He put his arm up on the lockers. When she finally closed her locker, she jumped back a little. The daughter of Mulan looked scared for only a second before smiling. "Hey Jay," her brown eyes looked up at him.

"Hey," Jay said smoothly. "How was your day?" She crossed her arms and leaned against her own locker.

"Its better now that you're here," she grinned. It was cheesy, but Jay still appreciated it. He stood up and put his arm around her as they walked around the halls. Each one of them talking about their days. They got into the dorm halls. When they finally reached Lonnie's dorm, she opened the door but turned to face Jay.

"I'll pick you up in about an hour?" Jay glanced down at his watch at looked back into Lonnie's brown eyes. Her smiled faded and her eyes looked down for a moment.

"Actually," her eyes were still down,"I can't make it tonight. I have R.O.A.R. practice for a few hours. It starts in about fifteen minutes. We're just so close to qualify for nationals." She looked up at him finally. Jay's heart sank. This wasn't the first time she had canceled plans to practice with her team.

"Oh,"Jay straightened off the door frame,"I guess I'll see you tomorrow."

"Well," Lonnie clenched her teeth,"We have practice tomorrow too." He looked down at her, then just turned his body.

"Okay," Jay sighed as he took a few steps,"I guess I'll see you sometime...or never." He whispered the last part to himself as he walked down the hall. It wasn't anything new, he just had to stop keeping his hopes up.

"Jay!" Lonnie said almost before he rounded the corner. He stopped walking and waited a moment before turning. She was only a few feet away from him.

"Ye-" Jay couldn't finish his words because Lonnie pressed her lips passionately against his own. Jay waited a moment before kissing back and wrapping his arms around her waist. She put her hand on his cheek to deepen the kiss. After the intense embrace, the two faces pulled back from one another. Jay hands still firmly on her waist, while her on his collar.

"I just wanted to let you know I love you," Lonnie backed away a little before giving him another peck on the lips and walking back to her dorm. Jay watched her return back to her room, smiling when she made quick eye contact with him before going inside and closing the door. He loved her, but missed her every time she had to lead practice for the team. He turn once again and walked out of the hall.

Dizzy walked along the halls. She was quite excited for tonight. With her being in middle school, she didn't get to see the rest of the gang often anymore. Before she was around during orientation, but now she was on her own. She got to into the castle and walked up the many stairs to get to the top. She knocked on the big door before it opened.

"Hey Dizzy," Mal grinned,"We've been expecting you." The purple haired girl was wearing a simple green dress with gold jewelry.

"Thank you, lady Mal," Dizzy laughed a little as she curtsied and walked into the room. Ben, Evie, and Carlos were already in the room talking. In the middle, a big table waited for them all to dine. "How has your day been?" Dizzy asked as they walked over to the group.

"Its been pretty good," Mal smiled,"I'm excited to dig in though. We're just waiting for Jay and Lonnie now." The two joined Carlos, Evie, and Ben. Mal slipped in under Ben's arm.

"Hi Dizzy," Evie greeted the girl with a half hug,"Cute dress." Dizzy was wearing a dress made old newspaper articles with a blue jacket.

"Thank you," Dizzy did a little twirl," I designed it myself."

"You better be careful Eves," Carlos pulled her in by the waist,"You're gonna have some competition with your store." The group laughed a little as Carlos gave Evie a kiss on the cheek. The door suddenly opened to reveal Jay.

"Am I late?" Jay strutted in.

"You're timing is perfect,"Ben reassured him as he gestured to the table,"Shall we?" Everyone took there seats in front of their nicely prepared meals. Mal did a quick scan of the room before touching her meal.

"Wait, Jay," Mal looked around again,"Where's Lonnie?" Everyone looked at the empty chair.

"She couldn't come,"Jay looked down at his meal,"R.O.A.R. practice." The conversation of Lonnie was silenced. Jay had always become sad anytime he had to talk about it. They all knew that the team would get into nationals and leave for the summer.

The night went on. The conversation was light. The group had many laughs. Mal had missed this. It was like back when she first saved Auradon form her mother. They didn't have to worry about any plot against Auradon, or secrets spilling out. Everything was out in the open, and it brought the friends closer. Mal knew that later, she have to worry about Uma resurfacing and plotting against her new home.

But she brushed these thoughts off, and enjoyed a night with her friends.