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It was a cold, dark night, the wind was howling through the streets of Auradon and echoing off the walls in the alley ways. Rain washed down the windows as the storm intensified, the curtains in the master bedroom bashed against the window and walls as the slightly open window allowed the empty spirits of the wind and cold brush against Mal's skin. She awoke with a cold stutter, she unwrapped herself from Ben's arms and instead wrapped herself in her lavender, silk dressing gown. Silently, she made her way over to the window and closed it shut, making sure that the window was locked. Mal quietly made her way back to the warm bed that held her husband. Mal laid under the blankets, one hand around Ben's torso, the other on her small, two-month baby bump, the best bit was, Ben, didn't know about the baby yet. Mal tried to close her eyes and fly back away into a dreamless sleep, however her mind began to wonder, her fingers began to twitch and her stomach began to growl. Reluctantly, Mal again left the bed and slowly made her way over to the door. She unlocked and opened it as far as it would without shining light upon Ben. She made her way down the cold and empty golden hallway and down the grand staircase, brushing her hand against the red and green tinsel that coated the banister.
Mal walked into the decorated Living room, the tree was hung bright and the fire roared as the flicker of the flames tried to brush against the stockings. Mal stood still in the middle of the room to stare at the tree and think. Mal brushed her hand against her stomach, thinking that it would be the last Christmas that she and Ben would have alone. As Mal turned towards the kitchen doors that were connected to the living room, a small glimmer caught her eye. She slowly walked around the sofa and towards the tree to look at the object that had caught her eye. It was a small present under the tree, covered in purple and green sparkled paper. It was a present to Mal from Ben, Mal sat on the floor, staring at the present, a tear fell onto her lap. Ben didn't have to get her anything, he had already given her enough, Love, hope, a home, a family, and so much more. Mal reached inside her dressing gown pocket and pulled out a long thin box that was wrapped with a bow. Inside was the pregnancy test that Mal took two months ago. She gently placed it underneath the tree and slowly stood up while gripping the sides of the sofa.
Mal began to maneuver around the sofa and past the coffee table. She unlocked the double doors that lead to the kitchen and swung them open. She switched the lights on and began to rummage through the cupboards. Mal pushed a few jars aside until she reached the back of the cupboards where Mal's emergency sweet stash was. Mal picked up a half-eaten bar of chocolate and switched the kitchen light off. She started to make her way up towards the grand staircase when she heard a faint knock on the main doors. Slowly she departed from the stairs and made her way to the door. She looked through the small peep hole and saw a faint shadow move between the rain. Mal opened the heavy door and looked around but couldn't see anything, that was until she looked down. On the Castle doorstep was a newborn baby wrapped up in old rags sitting in a cardboard box. Mal quickly scooped up the baby and looked around for its parents. Mal couldn't see anything through the rain. She didn't waste any time bringing the baby inside and placing them by the fireplace.
Mal knew that she shouldn't but she pulled out her spell book from one of the cabinets in the room. Mal flicked through the pages until she found the perfect spell, Mal promised Ben before they Married that she wouldn't use magic again unless it was an emergency and to Mal, this was an emergency. Mal recited the spell in the head and a small flash appeared in the room, when it cleared, there was a small box filled with baby grows and nappies. Mal placed the baby down and changed them into a warmer outfit. During the change, Mal found that the baby was indeed a little girl. Mal cradled the baby in one arm as she packed everything away and silently made her way out of the room and up the golden staircase. As Mal walked up the stairs and towards her room where her husband lay, she started to bounce the little girl into a peaceful sleep. Mal gently opened the door and crawled her way over to Ben. She held the baby girl in one arm while she used her other arm to start to wake Ben. Ben grunted as he started to wake "Ben it's an emergency" once those words left Mal's mouth, Ben shot up in bed, his head scanned the room for any danger before resting his eyes upon Mal. "Ben we have a situation" Mal nudged her head downwards to the sleeping baby. Ben turned his body to the other side of his bed as he went to turn on the lamp. When the light from the lamp hit the room, Ben looked back over to Mal and the sleeping baby. "Mal where did you get that?" Ben stared at Mal in disbelief. Mal let out a small chuckle at Ben's expression, Mal sat down the bed and began to stare at the baby "Well, I went downstairs to get something to eat and I heard a knocking on the door so I went to investigate and found her on the doorstep" Mal tried to explain but she kept looking at the baby's complexion. "How about I call the royal doctor and we can get her checked out" Mal nodded in agreement as Ben stretched over to his nightstand to pick up his phone and make the call. Mal rose from the bed and began making her way down to the royal infirmary with Ben trailing behind her.
(WE'RE GOING TO DO A LITTLE TIMESKIP OVER HERE)
After waiting for what seemed like hours, the royal doctor came out of the examination room with the little girl in her arms. "she's as healthy as can be and after running some DNA tests, I located the parents but unfortunately, the mother died during birth and the father is classed as a missing person" Doctor Brie informed the royal couple. "I'm pretty sure it was the father who left the child on your doorstep, but as of right now this child has no parents," Brie said as she handed the little girl over to Ben. He took the child in his arms and rocked gently, he acted as if it came naturally. "While talking to some colleagues over at Auradon General Hospital, they pulled up her records, she was born yesterday, the father came to collect her after the mother passed. Her name is Isabella" Brie informed them. She then held out some papers "I know you haven't had time to talk this over, however, these are some adoption forms please don't feel pressured but I wanted you to have the option" Mal took the papers and thanked her. Ben took his queen and Isabella into the living room. "So, we need to talk" Ben started "if I'm honest, I'm all for adopting her. I've always wanted a little girl anyway" Ben stated. Mal's smile grew, in her mind, she knew now that Ben would like her little Christmas present. "If your down, then I'm down," Mal said as she wrapped her arms around Ben's torso.
Ben walked over to the couch and made a little cushion fort with a small gap for Isabella to rest in. he then took the adoption papers from the coffee table and began to fill them out with Mal. He signed them and then handed them to Mal, she signed them without hesitation. Ben engulfed her into a hug "This is the start of our new family" they shared a kiss that was filled with passion. "You want to know something Ben?" Mal asked into Ben's chest. "What princess?" Ben muttered into her hair. "I thought this year would be our last Christmas together" Ben pulled her out of the hug and looked at her really concerned. "What do you mean?" Mal escaped Ben arms and walked over to the Christmas tree and picked up her present to Ben. While walking back towards Ben, Mal sneaked a glance at Isabella.
When Mal walked over to Ben, Gift in hand, she motioned him to sit down. Ben sat down but he looked slightly broken and this really upset Mal. Mal Slid the present towards and motioned for him to open it. "Mal, I can't, it's not Christmas for another two days" Ben pushed the present back. "Ben this isn't your main gift, but I need you to open it now" Ben reluctantly took the present back and began to unwrap the bow, he slowly opened the box and his face turned from completely shattered to mind has blown. "Mal? How far?" Ben's eyes were still glued towards the pregnancy test. "Two months" Ben dropped the pregnancy test and ran over to Mal and scooped her over up bridal style and began to spin her around. Mal let out a shriek before she was put down. At this point, Mal started to feel the true family love.