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Chapter 8
"Okay, we all know what this looks like." Mal said showing them her drawing of the wand as they plotted in the boy's dorm. They were working out every last detail in their plan, making sure nothing could go wrong.
"So this'll be up on the dais under the Beast's spell jar, and we'll be coming in from here, I will be in the very front. You all will be up in the balcony. Carlos?"
"Okay, so I'll find our limo so we can break the barrier and get back on the island with the wand."
"Perfect. Evie, you will use this to take out the driver. Two sprays and he'll be out like a light."
"Okay." She said taking the bottle. Camilla couldn't keep the smile off her face, but when she looked around at her group Evie and the boys looked. . . well, sad. No, that couldn't be it. They were probably just nervous, this was going to be the biggest baddest theft they had ever pulled off. When the villains took over their names would go down in villainous glory as the kids from the Isle who delivered the tool they needed to regain their freedom. As the boys sat on their beds Camilla bid everyone goodnight, for the first time since arriving in Auradon she felt like tonight she'd finally sleep well.
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Bedtime Outfit: black yoga pants with red waistband, Dalmatian spot sweater that hangs off one shoulder.
Camilla had changed for bed and had just finished brushing her hair when she decided to go out to the balcony. She looked out at the Isle, this time without longing, or pining, or homesickness. This time she looked out with pure joy, or what she assumed was joy, she'd never felt anything like this before. Soon he'll be free, she thought, along with everyone else. Then he can finally have the happily ever after he always dreamed of.
That night she dreamt of when the villains invaded Auradon. All the looting and chaos. Maleficent kicking Audrey and her mother Sleeping Beauty out of their castle and imprisoning them. Maybe Camilla could convince the dragon witch to let Audrey be her personal slave? She'd have clothes made of the finest fur in all the land. Her mother would reclaim her sleek Panther De Ville car, which would put Auradon's limo to shame. They'd trade in Hell Hall for a grander mansion, twice, no, three times the size of what they had now, with no leaking ceilings or cracked walls. Camilla woke up smiling knowing that soon her dream would become a reality.
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Family day outfit: sleeveless dress, black on top, thin red belt, Dalmatian spotted pattern on bottom with red heels. Hair left down, pin straight with a thin red headband.
When they arrived at 'Family Day' the sons and daughters of the kingdoms royal families were doing a modern day edition of 'Be Our Guest'. It made Camilla feel even more out of place than she already did as they walked through the crowd of Auradon students and their families.
The boys quickly discovered the chocolate fountain and started sticking their faces into it. Carlos had passed Dude off to Evie and she gently pet him while she talked to Camilla and Mal. They didn't talk for long before they heard, "Mal!" and turned to see Ben standing by his parents waving her over.
"I gotta go." Mal said bidding them goodbye as she approached her spelled boyfriend. Evie kept smiling and waving at different people, Doug, Jane and Lonnie. Evie even gave Audrey a smile even though the girl only glared as she passed. Mal returned shortly after with Ben's arm around her.
"Hey guys." The prince greeted them, Camilla gave him a small smile which was nothing compared to Evie's grin, Carlos and Jay mumbled hellos through their chocolate filled mouths and Camilla flipped her hair over her shoulder slightly disgusted at her baby brothers behavior. Being wicked was one thing, being gross was another.
"My parents and I were wondering if you'd all like to join us for a game of croquet before lunch?" Camilla wished the others had turned down the invitation but once they all accepted she knew she couldn't be the only one to back out. Having her friends around her was the only comfort she had in the sea of prissy pick princesses. When they reached the garden where the croquet was set up Carlos set Dude down in the grass and began to run around with him. Ben showed Mal how the game was played and Evie – who had been taught by her mother since croquet was apparently royal tradition - taught Camilla the basics.
"Evie, can I ask you something?"
"Of course." She replied turning away from their game, noticing the seriousness in Camilla's tone.
"How do you not feel out of place here?"
Evie shrugged, "I'm not sure. Maybe because finding a prince, living in a castle, all that princess stuff is what my mother raised me to be. Everything she and I worked so hard for is here." She said gesturing to the castle and gorgeous garden surrounding them. "I guess all that just made it easy to fit in."
Camilla's only response was a silent nod.
"I guess it's been harder for you hasn't it?"
"You could say that." Camilla said looking at the ground as she swung her club. Evie then approached her and took her hand making her look up.
"Then it's a good thing we have each other. We made it together on the Isle and we'll make it together here too." She said smiling. But then they heard a loud shout.
"You!" they turned and saw Mal with Audrey and an older woman who was looking at Mal with fear, "How – how are you here? And how have you stayed so young?" she asked and Ben approached along with several others who'd heard the old woman shout.
"Queen Leah, it's okay. Maleficent is still on the island. This is her daughter, Mal. Remember my proclamation to give the new generation a chance?"
"A chance to what Ben? Destroy us?" she accused loudly now drawing a crowd of onlookers. "Come on. You remember, don't you? The poison apples! And the spells! Spells. . . my daughter was raised by fairies because of your mother's curse. So her first words, her first steps. . . I missed it ALL!" she turned to Fairy Godmother, "You mustn't trust her."
When Mal stepped forward trying to apologize Chad pushed her away.
"Go away! Stay away from her."
"Don't do this Chad." Ben said defensively.
"What? They were raised by their parents, Ben. What do you think villains teach their kids? Kindness? Fair play? No way okay! You stole another girl's boyfriend." He said glaring at Mal, then looked to Jay, "You enjoy hurting people, and you –" he turned to Evie, "You're nothing but a gold digger and a cheater."
"Mirror mirror in my hand, who's the biggest jerk in the land?" Evie called into the mirror which then showed Chad's reflection in his face as she held it up for all to see.
"What? Come on!" Chad said offended and knocked the mirror from Evie's hand causing her to stumble. Then Jay went into protective big brother mode and grabbed Chad by the jacket.
"Back off Chad!"
Camilla then snapped, she reached into Evie's bag and grabbed the bottle Mal had given her and sprayed Chad in the face. He instantly fell asleep as Doug and Audrey caught him and set him down on the ground.
"Chad! Chad?" Audrey called trying to get him to wake up.
"Camilla did something to Chad." She heard Lonnie tell someone. "Check if he's okay." She told Doug.
"Come on guys." She said pulling Evie and Mal away. Jay followed still ready to take on anyone who tried to mess with them. "Carlos!" she called and he picked up Dude and ran after them.
"Guys!" she heard Ben calling but they all kept walking.
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Ben then caught up with them shortly after at a picnic table in the quad. None of them were talking, they just sat there longing for home, their Isle where they belonged.
"Hey guys. How is everyone? Hey listen, forget about it, all right? It was nothing. Forget about it. Let it go. Tomorrow after the coronation I promise everything will be okay."
"You're right." Camilla said looking up at him, "It will be." He smiled not understanding the hidden meaning in her words, then whispered in Mal's ear before he left. "I'll see you guys later."
After the prince left Doug came over and tried to talk to Evie but was persuaded by peer pressure to sit with the other Auradon kids. Audrey and Jane were the next pair to come over and they made sure to gossip just loud enough so they could all hear them.
"How long does she think that's gonna last? Mal's just the bad girl infatuation."
"Yeah." Jane agreed, "I mean he's never going to make a villain a queen." She said as they laughed and walked away. Mal pulled out her spell book without a hint of emotion on her face.
"Beware, forswear, undo Jane's hair." She waived her finger and they heard a shriek. Jane's beautiful long hair had changed back to its original short chin length cut along with the massive bow to top it off. Mal stood up and glared at the crowd of snooty Auradon kids.
"There's a lot more where that came from." She threatened with Evie standing behind her as backup.
"Excuse me, who do you think you are?" Audrey asked with a hand on her hip.
"Do I look like I'm kidding?" Mal asked before shrugging and opening her book again. The others all gasped and fled before she could spell them too. Mal closed her book and turned to the others.
"I'm really looking forward to tomorrow. Let's grab that wand and blow this popsicle stand." She said before grabbing her bag and they all walked off, heading back to the dorm to finish preparing for the coronation.
"Audrey has great hair." Camilla said as they walked back, "Mal, maybe you can turn her into a dog – lemme skin her!" she growled.
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