Chapter 6: First Day of School
"Someone hands you a crying baby do you A curse it, B lock it in a tower, C give it a bottle or D carve out its heart?" Evie was quick to raise her hand only to ask for the answer options to be repeated. Evie was so much smarter than what she gave herself credit for. Fairy Godmother went on and on and on with this nonsense in the most theatrical way she could summon up. No wonder this class was remedial if the other VKs couldn't catch on the all of the correct answers were not only the not so fun options, they were pretty obvious. No one wanted to be here. Carlos and Jay were constantly messing with each other, myself and my sister were doodling, and Evie was fixing her makeup, I doubt any of us absorbed anything.
Suddenly a girl out of nowhere speeds up to Fairy Godmother let out a nervous squeak while passing the VKs. She was clearly Fairy Godmother's daughter given the cherry welcoming look on her face with almost an identical outfit only in light powdered blue. "Hello dear one" Fairy Godmother greeted the visitor with a smile plastered to her face. "I need you sign off on early dismal for the coronation". She handed the clipboard off as she eyed nervously at the VKs who staring right back at her. I could see the look in Mal's eyes, she was up to something. "This is my daughter Jane" "no no no mom" you could tell Jane wanted nothing to do with us evil kids. "that's okay don't mind me as you were" she ran out squeaking so fast you would think someone was about to attack her.
Just like that Fairy Godmother runs up to the board "lets continue. You find a vial of poison do you A put in the king's wine, B paint it on an apple or C turn it over to the proper authorities?". After Mal's advise of picking the not fun option Jay and Carlos immediately pushed and hit each other to raise their hands the highest to answer the question. Jay was called and gave the correct answer then proceeded to tease and give Carlos a nuggy. Hadley rolled her eyes at the sight. Good god could these boys be anymore immature and annoying. Both boys were encouraged to use their energy on the Tourney field, and it turns out Jay has a real athletic talent and could be the star of the game if he you know had teamwork and wasn't so aggressive but hey it's progress for the VK. Carlos however was struggling but Ben promised him to help him. Their practice was cut short due to Carlos running scared for his life due to the campus mutt. Turns out he LOVES dogs and bonded quick with Dude. Who knew the son of Cruella De Vil would have a heart and a soft spot for dogs?
Fresh air. That's the one thing that was good about this school. Almost every walkway to class took you outside and the sun always shined, and the air smelled fresh and clean. Hadley was actually in a good mood for once. And just like that she was found herself on the ground again. PJ stood above her with a large grin on his face. "We have got stop meeting like this" he chuckled, and he pulled Hadley up to her feet with ease. "You have got to stop running into people". "Well you need to look in front of you when you walk". "Touché". "Where are you headed". He didn't even let Hadley respond before he grabbed her schedule. "You know what I have biology too, hey! We can be lab partners!" the red-headed boy said excitedly. "Let's not get ahead of ourselves, didn't your parents warn you not to hang out villains". "I like risks, it's all a part of the fun". The too walked off to their classroom with small talk of learning more about the other.
The end of the school day couldn't come fast enough. Clearly, we didn't have a great education system on the Isle because the coursework here was way more challenging and work load was huge but Hadley enjoyed it. The three VK girls were exhausted so hanging in the dorm room seemed like the best option. Hadley sat by the window reading a book on sea voyage that she found in the library. The library here was massive it took her hours to find books she wanted to read. She had never seen anything like it. Her sister laid on her own bed on her stomach drawing. She had to admit she was a gifted artist, she hoped she would take advantage of the art classes at Auradon Prep. Evie sat at the common table with her sewing machine creating an edgy blue dress. The three girls sat in a comfortable silence, making small talk every now and then and talking about Mal's new plan that involved Jane.
Relaxing came to an end when an upset Jane surprisingly walked into the room. "Mom said 'if a boy can't see a beauty within then he's not worth it' can you believe it?! What world does she live in?" The dramatic girl decided my bed was the best place to sit. Hadley couldn't imagine how these kids would survive if they lived on the Isle. Their biggest problem revolves around looks, sports, school everything opposite of the problems on the Isle.
"Hey Mal, Hadley do you like?" Hadley's head snapped up at the shock of hearing her name being called by the very proud Evie as she held up her latest creation. Not even looking up Mal told her it was cute and that it brings out her eyes. Clearly, she was too focused in her drawing and plotting to give a second to her friend. "It looks great" Hadley had to admit this girl had a serious a talent. "I know" a proud Evie responded and went straight back into her sewing.
"I don't know how I will ever get a boyfriend" Jane continued on complaining to VKs hoping they would have some type of advice to give her. "Boyfriends are overrated" was Mal's response. "And how would you know Mal you never had one" "neither have you, Hadley and I don't need one. They are a waste of time" "I can't wait till the day you're eating those words".
"oh no oh no no no I forgot to do Chad's homework" Evie jumped out of her chair grabbing Charming's backpack as fast as she could to get the work done. "Evie you shouldn't have to do his work, he's a big boy he can get it done himself" Hadley tried to stop the blue haired girl "Well if we want to spend time together then me doing his homework frees up the time". "That doesn't seem right".
With a few knocks in came another visitor "Hey guys I'm Lonnie! My mom's Mulan…no? Anyways! I love what you've done to Jane's hair" Mal smiled to herself "and I know you hate us and well you're evil but do you think you can do mine" the girl grabbed onto her chin length hair hoping the purple haired girl could make it longer. "and why would I do that for you?" Mal's got a point. "I'll pay 50 dollars" and just like that she sold Evie "good answer I need to buy more material. Let's see I'm thinking we lose the bangs maybe add some layers and some highlights.." "uh no I want it cool like Mal" Hadley spoke up "really the split ends too" Evie shook the money at Mal and Mal grunted in annoyance as she got off of her bed and grabbed our mom's spell book. "Beware for swear replace the old with cool hair". Lonnie looked at herself shocked in the mirror she couldn't believe it. Her hair was now lighter and past her shoulders. "Evie grabbed her shoulders "I know I know it looks like a mop on your head but we can layer it.." "No no I love it" With that Lonnie tore a slit up her skirt "now I'm cool" "like ice" was Hadley's sarcastic response. Jane then walked over to the mirror and did the same with her dressed. Her eyes widened at her actions "what did I just do mom's gonna kill me".
