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WARNING FOR CUSSING AND MINOR TALKS OF VIOLENCE
A month later Mal, Ben, Evie, Jay, and Carlos went through all of the applications, and picked out the 5 kids that were going to come over. They were due to return to the Isle in a week, but Mal was very curious to know why Maddie put that note in her bag.
"I can't find her anywhere," Uma said over the phone. "Gil, Harry, Sammy, Harriet, CJ, Gaston Jr., Gaston the third, and I have looked everywhere. She hasn't even been walking around the streets."
"She's never not in the streets," Mal said as she paced around her and Ben's room. "She's not dead, because dad would have told me."
"The only ones out of that group that I have seen are fuck face and Anthony," Uma said. "I have had to push Gil on top of Harry so he didn't kill him, though Anthony looks like shit."
"I'm surprised Trevor has lasted this long," Mal said. "I'm also surprised he's able to walk. I would have thought he wouldn't be able to after Ben shot him."
"Same, cuz,"Uma said with a chuckle. "Hey, I'm going to be late for my shift. If I see her I'll talk to her, but if I don't I'll see you next week," Uma said.
"Okay," Mal said. "I'll talk to you soon."
Both Mal and Uma hung up their phones, and then Mal flopped down on the bed. She didn't know why the note was stuck in her mind or why she wanted to talk with Maddie about it. She was so lost in her thoughts she didn't hear Ben walk in with Mia, and place her on the bed. Mia crawled over to Mal, making her giggle.
"Hello, my little princess," Mal said as she sat up and put Mia in her lap. "Did you have a fun time in the pool with daddy?" she asked, earning nothing but mumbles coming from her daughter. "Oh, I see," Mal said, making Ben laugh.
"Was that Uma or your dad?" Ben asked as he dried his hair with the towel around his neck.
"Uma," Mal said as she stood up and placed Mia on her hip.
"Has she found Maddie?" he asked, making Mal shake her head.
"No," Mal said as she shook her head. "No one has seen her since the fight."
"That was almost a year ago," Ben said as he looked at Mal in concern. "And no one saw her put anything in your bag on VK day."
"I know," Mal said. "Maybe she'll be there next week."
"Well, I'll be going too," Ben said as he walked up to Mal. "We'll keep a look out for her, but you're sure she's not trapping you?"
Mal shook her head. "Maddie is not one to trap. She likes to be spontaneous, not tactful."
Ben gave Mal a long kiss on her lips, before he pulled away and caressed her face. "As long as you are sure," he said. "I don't want you getting hurt."
"I'm going to be fine," Mal said as she wrapped her arm around Ben. "I have a family I need to think about and take care of," she said as they both looked down at Mia and smiled.
The next week Mal, Ben, Evie, Jay, and Carlos traveled to the Isle to announce who will be the invited to Auradon. They left Mia with Belle and Adam while they traveled.
"Attention Isle of the Lost! VK Day is here!" the announcer said, making the core four and Ben smile as they stood up on the makeshift stage.
Everyone who wanted a second chance gathered in front of the core four and Ben.
"I can't believe today is the day!" Evie said, making the crowd cheer.
"This is such a big moment for all of us VKs, and we can't wait to show you all this new world," Mal said.
"Now, for the first newcomer," Jay said as he walked down the steps. "We chose Squeaky, son of Smee," he said as he smiled at the 9 year old, who was hiding behind his father.
"Go on, Squeaky," Smee said as he gave his son a nudge.
Squeaky walked over to Jay who gave the small boy a hug.
"And just like Mal and Evie, you can't have one without the other. So, come on Squirmy," Carlos said, making Mal and Evie laugh.
Smee pushed Squirmy toward Carlos, happy that his sons were chosen.
"Next, we have my Dizzy," Evie said as she looked at the redheaded girl with colorful feathers in her hair.
Dizzy squealed in delight as she ran up the stairs to give Evie a huge hug.
"Fourth," Mal said. "We chose this girl because we all thought she could learn a little lesson or two from Fairy Godmother's goodness class," she said. "Celia Facilier."
Celia did a hair flip and twirled around before walking up the stairs toward Mal. Uma rolled her eyes at her sister, knowing she thought she was all big and bad because she was going to Auradon.
"And lastly," Ben said as everyone looked at the king in surprise. They knew he was there, but they didn't know he was going to be announcing a new VK. "We chose this one because we know he would be a great addition to Auradon. Hadie, son of Hades and Persephone."
Hadie looked up at his sister's boyfriend in shock. Hades gave Hadie a push and a smile, making Hadie walk up to Ben.
"I thought I told you not to pick me," he said as he gave Mal a hug.
"I didn't," she told him. "We each picked a VK. Ben is the one who picked you."
Hadie turned to Ben and gave the king a stern look.
"I didn't choose you because you are my girlfriend's brother or my daughter's uncle," Ben said as he walked toward the young god. "I chose you because you deserve to be in Auradon."
Hadie couldn't be mad at Ben, because he knew that the king was thinking of everyone.
"So, pack your bags," Ben said as he clasped Hadie on the shoulder. "All of you because…"
"We're going to Auradon!" the ten of them shouted, making the crowd down below cheer in excitement.
After telling the kids they would be back in a month to pick them up. Mal and the rest of her friends said goodbye to the sea three, her dad, and the new set of VKs before waking back to the limo, not knowing there were two stowaways in the trunk.
The month came and went, and there was still no word from Uma about Maddie. It was bugging the hell out of her, but she couldn't let it consume her. She had Ben and Mia to think about.
"Can you say 'mama'?" Mal asked as she sat with Mia in the rose garden of Auradon Prep. "Come on. 'Mama'."
M… m… ma…" Mia started, but stopped when she saw something behind her.
"Say 'dada'," Ben said as he walked up behind Mal and Mia.
"D… d… d… da," she stated, making Mal shake her head and laugh.
"It's coming," she said as she stood up and placed Mia on her hip. "She just needs a little more time."
"Yeah," Ben said as he moved the purple bow on Mia's head. "Are you ready?" he asked as he looked at Mal.
"Yeah," she said as she nodded her head. "I can't wait for them to be here."
"Yes, but they won't be here any sooner if you keep dilly dallying," he said as he kissed the top of Mal's head.
"Okay. Okay. Let's go," she said as she wrapped her free arm around Ben's waist and they made their way to the front of the school.
Everyone was waiting for Ben and Mal as they walked through the crowd of people. When they walked up onto the stage Evie was on the other side, holding her hands out for Mia.
"Hello, baby," Evie said as she took her goddaughter into her arms, making the baby giggle.
Mal laughed as she watched her best friend and daughter laugh together.
"What's up Auradon!" Ben said as he wooed through the microphone on the stage. "Today is a big day! One that will be another step in the way I want Auradon to be. This has been a big dream of mine since I was little and bringing over more kids is just adding to it, because hey," he said as he shrugged. "It worked out for the first group," he added, making the crowd laugh.
"Yeah!" Aziz said.
"Especially for you," Ryder shouted, making everyone laugh.
"Well, to add to that topic," he said as he glanced down at Mal from the stage. "Have I ever mentioned how much I love you and what a change you have made in my life?" He asked, making her smile and giggle. "I have never loved until I met you, and I never thought that I was ever going to find the love that we have. I have seen love all around me, but I don't know if you know…" he started, but then music started to play all around.
I've read all of the books under romance
Hoping to find you someday
Now someday is right now
Mal covered her mouth in shock. She never expected this, because typically she would be the one to serenade Ben.
I've seen the guy get the girl in the movies
But never thought I'd be the one
To run off with you in that gown
Mal looked up at Ben and watched him like he was the only person around.
It's a worse or for better
A once upon a time
'Cause that's what loving you is like
Ben held his hand out for Mal. She took it as he helped her up onto the stage, and he twirled her around. Her ultra violet dragon scale dress flared out as she spun.
Like when Jack told Rose that she's the one
Like when Cinderella fell for that Prince at the ball
Like when Johnny asked Baby for one more dance
But they ain't met us, no, they ain't met us yet
He pulled her close to him, making her smile brightly at him. She didn't care that he was making a big scene about her. She loved him, and if he wanted to be cheesy she was going to let him.
Those eyes remind me of all of the long nights
Praying to the Gods that you'd come
And I'm so glad you did
'Cause darlin' here now I finally know
I know just how Romeo felt when she smiled
But they don't know your kiss
"Ben is going all out isn't he?" Audrey asked as she walked up to Evie.
"Yeah," she said as she gave Mia to Audrey. "But did you expect anything less?"
"No not at all," Audrey said as she started to sway back and forth with Mia on her hip.
It's a worse or for better
A once upon a time
'Cause that's what loving you is like
Like when Jack told Rose that she's the one
Like when Cinderella fell for that Prince at the ball
Like when Johnny asked Baby for one more dance
And Noah asked Allie to take his hand
Like when Beast saw Belle the very first time
Girl, we're next on the list with your hand next to mine
They say nothing last forever, so forget what you read
But they ain't met us, no, they ain't met us yet
Mal realized that Ben was referencing her favorite romance movies, and the added love story of his parents surprised her but she loved it.
Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
Ben spun Mal before holding her hand in his and looking at her in her beautiful green eyes as he sang.
It's a worse or for better
A once upon a time
'Cause that's what loving you is like
Like when Jack told Rose that she's the one
Like when Cinderella fell for that Prince at the ball
Like when Johnny asked Baby for one more dance
And Noah asked Allie to take his hand
Like when Beast saw Belle the very first time
Girl, we're next on the list with your hand next to mine
They say nothing last forever, so forget what you read
But they ain't met us, no, they ain't met us yet
Ben started to turn him and Mal around as she finally looked at the crowd.
They ain't met us yet
They ain't met us yet
They ain't met us yet
Mal caressed Ben's face as she sang to her. She turned to look at her friends and smiled at them, and let go of Ben's face, giving Ben the chance to get down on one knee.
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ben took Mal's hand, making her turn back to him, and when she looked down she covered her mouth with her hands.
"Mal," Ben said as he gave Jay the microphone. "You are the best thing that has happened to me. You have given me so much in the almost two years I have known you," he said as he took her hand. "Not only did you give me our beautiful daughter. You gave me hope. Hope that I can do anything, and I want to do that with you by my side forever."
He pulled a purple box out of his pocket and opened it to show her the beautiful crafted dragon engagement ring with a purple gem sitting in the middle. She looked at it as tears started to gather in her eyes.
"It's you and me. It's you and me forever," he said. "Will you marry me? Will you be my queen?"
There was a scoff coming from the crowd, but Mal paid no attention.
"Yes," she said as she nodded her head and made the crowd cheer in excitement. .
Ben stood and placed the ring on Mal's finger, before they shared a long, loving, and passionate kiss. Mal couldn't believe that Ben had asked her to marry him. She knew that they were going to be together forever, but marriage was something she didn't even think of. She just wanted to be with Ben, and their family.
Everyone was rejoicing in delight about the new future queen of Auradon. Well, all but one. Ariana was off of house arrest, and was standing with her aunt and grandmother.
"I have to go," she said as she walked away from the two.
"Where…" Aurora started, but it was too late and Ariana was already gone.
She ran through the corridors of the school and out the back doors. She walked into the woods until she reached the cottage Aurora had been kept in for 16 years of her life.
"Ugh!" she said as she slammed the door behind her.
"Well, look who's back," a voice said as he came down the stairs. "Why so huffy?"
"Shut up, Trevor!" Ariana exclaimed. "We need to move things along!"
"Okay," he said as he kicked his feet up on a table. "When?"
"Why can't we just hide?" Anthony said as he leaned against the stair railing. "It's great here. We don't need to take over the kingdom."
"What?" Trevor asked as he stalked over to Anthony. "You want out?"
Anthony backed up and fell on the stairwell as Trevor got closer. He was afraid of Trevor. After finding Trevor on the roof after they had taken Mal, Trevor had become worse than he was before. He didn't want just Mal anymore. He wanted Ben dead, and he wanted Mal to watch.
"I'm just saying that we could stay here," Anthony said with a small tremor in his voice. "Or we could find a place where no one will think to look for us. No one is looking anyway," he said.
"That's not an option," Trevor said as he slammed a knife down next to Anthony's head. "I want blood. I want the king's blood. I. Want. Beast blood."
Anthony gulped before nodding his head.
"Good boy," Trevor said as he removed the knife from the stair and pushed himself away from Anthony. "When?" he asked as he looked at Ariana.
"Tomorrow," she said. "I just need to get a couple of things first," she said as she smirked and headed up the stairs past Anthony.
"Well, I guess congratulations are in order," Hades said as he walked up to Mal and Ben.
"Hi," Mal said as she hugged her dad.
"Congratulations, Mally," he said as he picked her up and spun her around.
"Thank you," Mal said before she walked back to Ben and he wrapped his arm around her waist.
"Congratulations, Ben. You found yourself the best," he said, making Ben laugh.
"Yeah," he said as he kissed Mal on the top of her head. "Yeah I did."
"Can I ask you something?" Mal said as she looked up at her now fiance.
"Of course."
"When did you plan all of this?" she asked.
"I have been planning this for a year," Ben said, making Mal look at him in shock.
"What?" she asked, making Ben nod his head.
"When you came here to visit your parents when you were still pregnant, I was coming with Evie, Jay, and Carlos to ask your father and mother's permission to ask for your hand," he said. "That's why I was dressed in all leather when you called."
"Ben," Mal cooed before she leaned up and pressed her lips to his. "I love you," she said.
"And I love you," he said.
"Alright, bro," Hadie said as he clasped Ben on the shoulder. "Let's get this show on the road."
"Okay," Ben said as he threw one of Hadie's bags over his shoulder.
"Bye, dad," Hadie said as he jumped on Hades.
"Hadie, you'll see me soon," he said.
"I know, but I won't see you everyday," Hadie said.
"Well, I'm working on that," Ben whispered to Mal, making her look up at him with wide eyes.
"You're full of surprises today, aren't you?" she asked, smirking up at Ben.
"Always," he said.
Mal laughed before giving her dad another hug. They all said bye before walking out of the cave to meet with the rest of the VKs.
"Where's your sister?" Mal asked as she helped Celia with her bag.
"Freddie is at the shop, and I don't know where Uma is. She said she was going to be here, but she didn't show up at dad's," she said.
"We'll call her in the limo," Mal said as she gestured for Celia to get in the car.
Once in the limo, Mal and Ben sat together with Hadie sitting next to them. Jay was driving with Squeaky sitting in the passenger seat. Carlos was giving Squirmy candy, and Celia and Dizzy were talking with Evie. A couple of hours later after getting four of the new VKs settled at Evie's, Ben got a phone call from his dad.
"Hey, dad," Ben said. "Yeah. We just got back," he continued. "Hadie, Mal, and I are going to be… You sound off…" he said, making Mal look at Ben in confusion. "No! Okay… we'll be right over," he said before he hung up.
"What's going on? Is Mia okay?" Mal asked in a panic.
Ben nodded his head. "Yeah, she's fine, but I don't think we should talk about it right now," he said as he looked at the new VKs.
Mal understood what he was staying and quickly grabbed his and Hadie's hand.
"Okay," Mal said, getting the attention of her friends and the new kids. "We're going to get Mia," she said. "We'll be back a little later," she said before she jumped and teleported away, leaving purple sparkles hitting the floor.
The three appeared at Auradon castle, and waiting for them was FG, Belle, Adam, and Mia.
"Mia!" Hadie exclaimed as he ran over to his niece, and took her out of Belle's arms. "I missed you so much!" he said as he kissed her chunky cheeks and made her laugh.
"What happened?" Mal asked as she looked at her future inlaws and FG.
"The queen's crown, Maleficent's scepter, and her spell book have been taken from the museum," Ben said as he ran a hand through his hair.
"What?" Hadie and Mal asked at the same time.
"Who took them?" Hadie asked.
"We don't know. The cameras were turned off before they were taken," Belle said.
"Fuck!" hadie exclaimed.
"Hadie!" Mal said.
"I'm sorry," he said as he looked at his sister. "But, Mal. We are going to be blamed. The new VKs," he said, trying to explain to Mal. "We have been here for an hour and now magically that museum was broken into. Who else is going to be blamed?"
"No one is blaming you," Adam said. "We know it wasn't you."
"But the kingdom doesn't," Hadie said.
"Hadie," Mal said as she walked up to her brother. "We are going to figure out who took them, and no one is going to point a finger at any of you."
Hadie knew he could trust his sister, and knew she would never let anyone harm her friends and family.
"Yes, your majesty," he said, giving her a nod and a smirk.
"Shut up," she said as she shoved her brother's shoulder. "Now, go up to your room and unpack. You're going to be going to your first Auradon party tomorrow for Audrey's birthday, and I don't want you to be worried about any of this."
Hadie nodded his head. He knew Mal would take care of this. "Okay, but I'm taking my niece with me," he said as he walked out of the room.
Once he was gone, Mal had finally slumped her shoulders. She was worried. Who would steal all of that from the museum, and what were they planning?
"We'll figure this out, baby," Ben said as he wrapped his arm around Mal's shoulder.
"I hope so."
The next day, everyone was getting ready for Princess Audrey's 20th birthday. They were going to be going to the Enchanted lake, after begging Ben to tell her where it was. Everyone of their friends was invited and Adrey was so excited for her party. Ben and Mal were keeping her present a secret, but they were going to travel back to the Isle to bring the sea three over for Audrey's birthday, well bring Gil over and Uma and Harry were a bonus. Mia was going to be going with Ben and Mal to the Isle, but they were going to be meeting the sea three right on the other side of the barrier.
"Are you ready to go get Auntie Uma, Uncle Harry, and Uncle Gil?" Mal asked as she walked out of Evie's castle.
She was wearing a green and purple tie dyed denim skirt and vest. Mia was wearing a cute little romper with strawberries all over it, and Mal had a pink gift bag in her hand and Mia's diaper bag over her shoulder. They never took Mia to the aisle, but with everyone getting ready for the party they planned to meet the sea three at the barrier so Mia didn't leave the limo.
"We just have to go and get daddy, then we will go and pick them up," she said, but then froze when a cloud of hot pink smoke appeared in front of her.
"Oh, and where do you think you are going?" Ariana said as she appeared from the smoke.
"Ariana?" Mal asked. "What are you doing?" she asked and then saw that Ariana had the crown and scepter. "You stole the scepter and the crown?"
"I did," Ariana said with an evil smile. "What do you think? Don't I look… wicked?" she asked and then laughed.
Mal held on tight to Mia. She didn't know what Ariana would do, but she knew how powerful the scepter was.
"Ariana," Mal said as she put the gift down and held her hand up. "You need to be very careful with the scepter. It's dangerous."
"No shit," Ariana said. "I like danger," she said. "And I think my friends like it too," she said and then Trevor walked out from behind a bush, and Anthony followed him.
"What?" Mal asked. "Ariana, what did you do?"
"What?" Trevor asked. "Not excited to see me?" he asked as he took a couple of steps toward her.
"Stay away from me," she said as she lit her hand on fire to keep Trevor in his place. "Don't you dare take one more step or I will fry your ass."
She looked at the three of them. Ariana and Trevor were looking at Mal with an evil grin, but Anthony looked like he was in pain and like he didn't want to be there.
"Oh," Ariana cooed. "She is a cutie."
"Don't," Mal said.
Ariana laughed out loud before swirling the scepter in her hand. "Bibbidi-bobbidi…" she started before pointing the scepter at Mal. "Boo."
A beam of light shot out of the scepter and hit Mal right in her chest, making her unable to move. She could move her eyes, but she couldn't move anything else. She peeked and saw that Mia was not frozen and she was now crying. She wanted to get out of there, but she couldn't move or say anything. She was hoping one of her friends would walk by soon or hear what is going on out here, but she started to panic more when saw Trevor and Ariana walking up to her.
"What's wrong Mal?" Ariana asked. "Cat got your tongue?" she asked before laughing maniacally. "What should we do with you?"
"Nothing yet," Trevor said as he kissed Mal on her cheek. "But, we can use the kid to get the beast."
Mal could feel her heart pound in her chest. They were going to take her baby, and she wasn't going to be able to stop them.
"Get the kid, Anthony," Trevor said as he and Ariana walked away from Mal.
Anthony didn't move, making Mal confused.
"NOW!" Trevor exclaimed.
Anthony jumped at the loud boom in Trevor's voice. He slowly walked over to Mal and gulped as he took the crying baby out of Mal's frozen arms. Mal's eyes started to tear up, knowing that she couldn't move to save her baby. Anthony wrapped his arm around Mal's head to take the diaper bag off her shoulder, and then he whispered in her ear.
"I promise she won't get hurt, Malsy. I'll bring her back to you safely."
Mal didn't know what to think. Was he lying to her? They had hated each other, but so did her and Uma. she watched as Anthony carried her crying baby away from her. Ariana smacked the scepter on the ground, making another cloud of hot pink smoke appear. Evie, Jay and Carlos came rushing out when they saw the smoke, and when it cleared the three were gone, and Mia was with them.
"Mal!" they yelled as they rushed to her.
"What's going on?" Jay asked.
Tears started to fall down Mal's face. She wasn't able to tell them what happened, but they would figure out that she couldn't move or talk.
"She can't move or talk," Carlos said. "Call Ben now!"
Evie called Ben and she didn't even get to finish explaining what happened for Ben to hang up and tush over to Evie's. He was there in 15 minutes and when he saw Mal he froze in his shock.
"Mal?" he asked as he grabbed the sides of her face. "Baby, what happened?"
"Ben," Jay said. "Kiss her first, so she can tell us."
Ben kissed Mal with such force, and her body fell to the floor as she sobbed.
"NO!" she cried. "They took my baby! They took my baby!"
"What!?" the four exclaimed.
"Baby," Ben said. "What happened?"
Mal's sobs were uncontrollable. "Ariana… a… a… Anthony… a… and… t… Trevor took Mia!"
Ben's heart fell to his stomach. Trevor had his daughter. Ben stood up and started to pace back and forth and he clenched and unclenched his fist.
"I'm going to kill him," Ben said. "If she has one fucking hair out of place, I will kill him!" Ben yelled.
"We can't get her back until we know how to get the scepter away from Ariana," Mal said as she looked like she was going to be sick. She stared into space for a minute before she snapped her head up. "I need to see my dad!"
"Baby, what are you talking about?"
"The only thing more powerful than the scepter is my dad's ember," she said. "I'm going to the Isle!" she said as she ran back into Evie's castle to change.
"We're coming with you!"
"No," Mal said. "Ben, I need you to stay here in case Anthony brings her back," she said.
"What?"
She walked into the room she would stay in, with Ben and her friends following her.
"Before they left, Anthony told me that he would bring her back to me unharmed and safe," she said. "I don't know why he would tell me that if he didn't mean it," she said as she walked into the closet to get ready.
"I'm not letting her go alone," Jay said as he walked out of the room.
"Us either," Evie and Carlos said as they followed him out of the room.
"We're going to get her back Ben," Evie said as she stopped in the doorway.
Ben nodded and Evie gave him a sad smile before leaving the room. A couple of minutes later Mal came out dressed in dark purple leather and platform boots.
"I need you to stay here," Mal said as she put a small dagger into her belt. "I don't know why, but I have a gut feeling that Anthony won't hurt her."
"What makes you say that?" Ben asked. "He kidnapped you, and tried to kill me. What's to say he won't hurt OUR daughter?"
"He looked afraid of Trevor," Mal said. "When he said to take Mia, Anthony didn't move. He didn't want to take her."
Ben didn't know what to think. Mal knew how Anthony and the Isle kids were, and Ben had only been around Anthony the one time. He had to trust Mal and her judgment.
"Okay," Ben said. "I trust your judgment," he said as he pulled her into a hug. "Now, go," he said. "So, we can get our baby back."
Mal nodded her head. "Please don't tell the kids what's going on. I don't want them to worry, especially Hadie," she said.
"Okay," Ben said as he nodded his head.
Mal gave Ben a kiss, letting him know that she was going to do everything in her power to get Mia back. She rested her head on his, before walking out of the room. She walked downstairs and into Evie's garage, and the rest of the core four was behind her. They hopped onto their bikes and rode to the edge of Auradon.
Noble steed proud and fair,
You shall take me anywhere.
They rode across to the Isle, and Jay hit the button that opened and closed the barrier. Once they crossed Jay closed the barrier, and then they made their way through the Isle. They rode all the way to Hades cave, and parked their bikes before running through the cave.
"DAD!" Mal yelled as she got closer to the cave door. "DAD!"
Hades burst through the door after hearing Mal's voice booming. He saw the core four running and met them halfway.
"What are you doing here?" he asked in a panic. "What's wrong?"
"Trevor has Mia!" Mal said as she started to cry again.
Hades looked at his daughter in shock. How did Trevor have Mia? What was Mia doing on the Isle?
"What?" he asked. "Where is he?" he asked as he started to walk past Mal and her friends to get his granddaughter back.
"He's in Auradon," Evie said, making the god turn back to them.
"How the hell is he in Auradon?" he asked.
"We don't know, but he is teamed up with Anthony and Ariana," Carlos said.
"What?!" they heard coming from behind them.
The core four turned to see Uma, Harry, Gil, and Persephone looking at them.
"Trevor is in Auradon?" Uma asked.
"Yes, and he has Mia," Mal said. "Ariana took the scepter from the museum, and I need dad's ember to stop her," she said.
"Here," Hades said as he pulled the glowing stone out of his pocket. "Take it. Get Mia home safe, and be careful. The ember won't completely work for you, because you are only half god."
"It will be enough," Mal said as she took the ember from her father.
"Let's go," Uma said as she walked closer to Mal and the others.
"But…"
"Malsy," Harry said, cutting her off. "We're coming with you and you're not stopping us."
"Okay," Mal said with a nod and she turned to leave the cave.
"Maddie!" Uma called. "Come on."
"Maddie is here?" Mal asked.
Maddie walked out of the cave and she looked beat up. She had a black eye and her lip was busted.
"Maddie?" Mal asked as she walked up to the girl.
"Hey, Malsy," Maddie said.
"What happened?"
"Oh, this?" she said as she pointed to her face. "It's a lot better than it was," she said.
This is why Maddie asked for help. She was being hurt by Trevor. Mal felt guilty now. She should have come back to the Isle to fine Maddie herself, but she didn't.
"It's true," Seph said. "I didn't recognise her when Uma first brought her to me."
"Trevor is evil," Maddie said. "I don't know why we trusted him."
"What are you talking about?" Jay asked.
"We regret what we did," Maddie said. "After what happened when Mal was pregnant, Trevor became worse. More violent," she said. "That's why I look like this," she said as she pointed to her face.
"All of you?" Mal asked. "Even Anthony?" she asked, making Maddie nod her head.
Mal let a sigh out in relief. Anthony was telling the truth. He was going to make sure Mia was safe.
"What's wrong?"
"They have Mia," Carlos said. "Mal's baby."
Maddie covered her mouth in shock. "Don't worry. Anthony won't let Trevor hurt her."
Mal gave a shift nod. "Let's go."
"Be safe, Mally," Persephone said as she gave her daughter a hug.
"I will, mom," Mal said before she led everyone out of the cave.
They all hopped onto the motorcycles. Maddie riding with Mal, Harry riding with Jay, Gil riding with Carlos, and Uma riding with Evie. They got to the barrier and slowed down when they saw 5 girls standing close to the bridge.
"Harriet?" CJ?" Harry asked as he hopped off the back of Jay's bike. "What are you two doing here?"
"Maddie!" Ginny said as she pulled her friend in for a hug. "Where have you been? Freddie said that you were with Uma and I…"
"I'm fine, Gin," Maddie said. "Uma took me to Persephone for help."
"You look better, and I have news," she said.
"I know. You can't find Trevor," Maddie said.
"How did…"
"Because he is in Auradon, and he has my baby," Mal said, cutting the dark haired girl off.
"Well, we came to say bye and we'll miss you, but it looks like we're going to go and kick some ass," Sammy said as she wrapped her arms around Freddie's shoulder.
"You want to come?" Jay asked.
"I want nothing more than to put my brother's sword through Trevor's gut," CJ said.
"Okay," Harry said as he patted his little sister on the shoulder. "No swords for you, and we don't have enough room on the bikes," he said.
Mal needed all the help she could get to get Mia back, and if that meant she needed to bring more VKs over, then so be it. She grabbed the button from Jay and opened the barrier, before stepping through it.
They need some wheels,
They need them now,
Please give the sea three,
The metal steeds to set them free.
Three more bikes appeared on the other side of the barrier, making the sea three run to their new bikes. Umas was teal gold and black. It looked like Mal's but instead of flames on the side there were waves. Harry's was red and black, and there was a picture of a hook on it and it was dragging across the bike. Gil's was brown and gold, and there were bull horns on the front of them.
"Let's go," Mal said as she kicked her motorcycle into gear. "I want my daughter back. Maddie, hop on," she said.
Maddie hopped onto the back of Mal's bike, CJ hopped on the back of Harry's, Freddie hopped on the back of Uma's, Sammy hopped on the back of Jay's, Harriet hopped on the back of Evie's, and Ginny hopped on the back of Gil's. They rode back to Auradon in hopes that they could stop Trevor and Ariana, and get Mia back.
Ariana, Trevor, and Anthony appeared at the top of a boulder that was near the enchanted lake. Anthony was holding Mia close, trying to keep her safe. Ariana looked down at the crowd in front of her, and scoffed. She saw her cousin standing and talking with Jane and Lonnie. Everyone was happy, and enjoying their time, and it made her sick.
"Shall we make an appearance?" Trevor asked.
"I think it would be rude if we didn't," Ariana said as she stood up and walked toward the party.
They walked into the party and everyone gasped when they saw Ariana with the scepter and Trevor was with her.
"What?" Ariana said as she turned around. "Surprised to see me?"
Audrey heard the sound of her cousin's voice and turned to see her standing with Trevor.
"Ariana?" she asked. "What are you doing?"
Mia cooed, making Jane, Lonnie, and Audrey snap their heads to look at the baby in someone's arms.
"Mia!" they said as they took a couple of steps toward the baby.
"No no no," Ariana said as she blocked her cousin from the baby.
"Let her go!" Audrey exclaimed as she looked at her cousin.
"I don't think so," Ariana sang.
Audrey looked past Ariana and saw Aziz and Ryder creeping up behind Anthony and Trevor. They changed for Anthony and Trevor, but Trevor flipped Ryder over his shoulder and knocked him out. Aziz went after Anthony, making Anthony hold on to Mia so she didn't get hurt. Trevor punched Aziz in their face, knocking him out.
"Gods," Trevor said. "Those two are stupid. Always following Ben around like he is a god. He's weak. He's a fool," he said as he looked around at everyone at the party. "And you all praise him."
"Yeah," Ariana said. "We get it. You hate Ben."
"Anthony," Chad said, gaining the attention of his cousin. "Give me Mia," he said as he took a step toward him. "She's just a baby. I know you don't want to do this. I can see it."
"You don't know what he wants, Prince Chad," Trevor said as he pushed Chad, making him fall backwards and down a hill.
"Chad!" Jordan said as she ran to help her boyfriend.
Trevor pushed Chad down by the water and Jordan was holding him in her arms.
Audrey looked at the man holding Mia. "Anthony, can I please have the baby?"
"Oh, but I have something for you," Ariana said as she started to walk around the party.
Happy birthday to you,
She sang and she banged the scepter, letting hot pink smoke float around the party. The guests all started to fall asleep as the smoke grazed over them.
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to Audrey.
"Guys," Jane said as she pulled on Lonnie and Audrey's sleeves. "The lake," she whispered.
The fog was getting thicker, making it hard for Audrey to see her cousin.
"Let's go," Audrey said.
"What about Mia?" Lonnie asked.
"We can't help her if we're asleep," Audrey said. "Help Jordan get Chad in the water."
Lonnie rushed to help Jordan to get Chad into the water, while Audrey and Jane dove in.
Happy birthday to you.
Ariana sang the last note before disappearing in another cloud of hot pink smoke.
Ben was in his office trying to get a hold of everyone, but no one was answering their phones. His phone rang and he answered it fast, not even looking to see who it was.
"Mal!" Ben said through the phone.
"Ben, it's Audrey!"
"Have you seen Mal?" he asked.
"No, but Ben," she said. "Ariana…"
"I know," he said, cutting her off.
He knew what she was going to say, but he couldn't hear the words again.
"I know," he repeated.
"Ben, she's putting everyone under the sleeping curse," she said, making Ben sit down in his chair.
He didn't know what to say. He couldn't believe that this was actually happening.
"Who's asleep?" he asked.
"Trevor knocked out Aziz and Ryder, so we couldn't save them from the curse," Audrey said. "Lonnie, Jane, Chad, Jordan, and I dove into the lake."
"Okay, good," Ben said. "I'm glad you're safe, but I need you to check around. Find everyone who is not asleep."
"Okay," Audrey said.
"Do you know if Ariana or Trevor have any demands?" he asked.
"Um…" she stuttered.
"Just tell me," Ben said.
"I think Trevor is after you," she said. "He said some things about you, and I feel that he's coming for you next."
"Well, he'll have to try…" Ben started, but stopped when a cloud of hot pink smoke appeared in the middle of his office. "I have to go," Ben said as he pulled the phone away from his face.
"Ben! What's…" Audrey said, but Ben hung up the phone and grabbed the gun from under his desk.
Ben had not gotten rid of the gun that Trevor had used, he kept it in his office in case anything bad happened. He was a father now, and had to think about the safety of his daughter and his fiance.
The smoke cleared, revealing Ariana, Trevor, and Anthony, but Anthony was in the back holding Mia in his arms. When Mia saw her dad she held her arms out for him.
"Amelia," Ben said as he took a step to walk toward his daughter.
"Stay right where you are, Beast," Trevor said as he took a step back toward the baby. "Or else the kid will get it."
"DON'T TOUCH MY DAUGHTER!" Ben yelled as he tightened his grip on the gun.
"Hoohoohoo," Trevor cooed as he laughed at Ben. "The beast is coming out."
Ben glared at Trevor, and then looked over at Mia who was crying in Anthony's arms. Anthony started to bounce Mia up and down, trying to sooth her. He gave Ben a nod, letting him know that she was going to be okay.
"Come on, Bennyboy," Trevor teased as he walked toward Ben.
Ben looked over to Trevor who started to stalk toward him, making him draw the gun out and point it at Trevor.
"Take one more step, and the next thing will be this bullet through your head," Ben said. "Now, give me my daughter."
"That's not very kinglike," Trevor said as he smirked at Ben. "What happened to 'I'm not a murderer?"
"That is all out the window the second you kidnapped my daughter!"
Trevor smirked at Ben, teasing him. "Now!" he exclaimed.
Ariana threw the scepter to Trevor, making Ben's eyes widen and Trevor laugh.
"Now now now," Trevor said. "You either put down the gun, or the kid gets it."
"What?" Ariana whispered as she looked at Trevor.
Ben looked at Trevor and then at Mia. He didn't want Mia to see him kill anyone. He put the gun down, making Trevor laugh.
He pointed the scepter at Ben, letting a beam of light hit him. Ben fell to the floor, and Mia cried as she watched her dad fall to the floor.
"What are you doing?" Ariana asked. "This was not a part of the plan."
"Shut up!" Trevor yelled. "This…"
A loud growl came from behind Trevor, making him turn to see Ben hunched over.
"There he is," Trevor said.
Ben stood up, looked at his hand, or what were paws now and looked at the three in his office in shock. Trevor had turned him into a beast. Mia started to cry louder when she saw Ben, making Ben whimper.
"I'll give you a head start," Trevor said as he looked over at Ben. "Then it's hunting time."
Trevor banged the scepter on the floor before consuming the three and Mia up, and disappearing. Ben let out a loud growl before he started to thrash his office.
"What the fuck?!" Ariana asked as they appeared back in the cottage. "That was not a part of the plan!"
"I want his blood!" Trevor said.
"I thought you were kidding! What the fuck is wrong with you?"
Anthony started to walk upstairs with Mia, so that she wouldn't be around the yelling.
"Where the fuck are you going?"
Anthony turned to see Trevor looking at him. "I was taking the baby upstairs," he said. "She is fussy, and she probably needs changing and feeding."
"Whatever. Just shut her up," he snapped as he turned back to Ariana.
Anthony turned to walk the rest of the way up while he rubbed Mia's back. "Don't worry, little princess. I'll get you back to your mommy and daddy. I promise."
Back downstairs Trevor and Ariana were yelling at each other.
"You can't kill anyone!" she yelled.
"I can do whatever the fuck I want!" he yelled back. "I'll kill the king, and then everything will be mine!"
"NO!" Ariana yelled. "The plan was to get Mal and her baby back to the Isle!"
"I'm in charge here, and we are doing what I say!" Trevor said. "And if I want the beast dead! He's dead!"
"I'm not helping! I don't want Ben dead! I don't even want Mal dead. I'm not killing anyone!" she snapped back.
"That's fine," Trevor said with a glare. "I don't need you anyway," he said as he pointed the scepter toward her, making her fly into the broom closet. She hit her head, and was knocked out, while Trevor closed the door and locked it. "I just need Anthony and the kid," he said as he walked up the stairs.
He marched up to the bedroom, and opened the door to find it empty. He looked in the bathroom and no one was in there. Trevor then noticed that the window was open. He walked to the window and slammed his fits against the ledge in anger. He couldn't see Anthony or Mia anywhere. He growls before yelling out loud.
"ANTHONY!"
Mal and the VKs walked into Evie's castle and when they walked into the living room, they saw the twins, Celia, Dizzy, and Doug asleep on the floor.
"Celia!" Uma and Freddie yelled as they ran to their sister.
"Squeaky! Squirmy!" Sammy asked as she leaned down next to the twins.
Mal looked around the room, looking for her brother, but he was nowhere in sight.
"Where's Hadie?" she asked.
"He's probably at the castle," Jay said as he rested a hand on her shoulder.
"I need to call Ben," she said as she pulled her phone out.
She called Ben's phone, but it went to voicemail. Mal grunted in frustration, before her phone started to ring.
"Ben!"
"Mal! It's Lonnie!"
"Are you okay?" Mal asked in a panic.
"Yeah, but Ariana is asleep. Ariana is cursing all of Auradon," Lonnie said.
"Where are you?" Mal asked.
"We're on our way to Evie's, but also…"
"What?" Mal asked.
"We think something happened to Ben," she said, making Mal's blood run cold. "Audrey was on the phone with him and then he hung up. We went to the castle and his office was a wreck."
Mal's mind was running a thousand miles an hour. First, her daughter was taken by the man who raped her and the girl who tried to spell her fiance. And now, her fiance might be in danger.
"Mal…" Lonnie said, making Mal apologize. "Don't apologize, but there are claw marks all over the walls."
"Okay, when you get here, try to get a hold of my brother. We can't find him, and I need to know if he is safe," Mal said.
"What are you going to do?"
"I'm going to go and find my fiance," Mal said.
"You can't go alone. Wait for me…"
"No," Mal said. "I don't want you guys in any danger. Cone to Evie's and stay here. Jay, Gil, Carlos, and Harry will go with me," she said.
"Where is everyone else?"
"They are here, plus 5 more," Mal said.
"5 more?"
"You'll see when you get here," Mal said. "Just hurry, please."
"Okay," Lonnie said before she hung up.
Mal put her phone in her pocket before joining the others in Evie's living room. When she walked in she saw that Doug was now awake, and leaning against Evie's legs.
"Welcome back Doug," Mal said.
"Thank you?" he asked with a small chuckle.
"Do you know where Hadie is?"
"He told me that he was going for a walk," Doug said. "He was gone for 15 minutes before the smoke came."
Mal started to panic. There was another thing to add to her list, on top of her daughter being held captive, and her fiance in danger.
"Jay, Gil, Harry, and Carlos," Mal said. "You're coming with me."
"Where are you going?" Evie asked.
"We're going to try and find Ben and Hadie," Mal said. "I need you to stay here with the kids, and make sure that everyone is safe in case they come here," Mal said. "Lonnie, Audrey, Jane, Chad, and Jordan are in their way. Now, we don't have time to lose. Let's go."
The VK boys followed Mal out of the castle and into the woods. They were walking around, listening for any sign or sound that they could hear.
"Did you hear that?" Gil asked as he held his hand out for everyone to stop and listen.
Everyone listened until they heard a growl in the distance. They ran forward, while Jay stayed in front of Mal.
"Woah," Gil said as he jumped back, knocking into Harry and Carlos. "Ben?"
Mal rushed forward, but Gil held her back.
"Let…"
A loud growl cut her off, making her snap her head in the direction of the growl, and then she saw Ben standing there cursed to be a beast.
"Ben?" she whispered in shock.
Ben turned when he heard his name, and then let a loud growl. He sprinted forward, scaring the 5 VKs. Gil tossed Mal to Jay, and Jay put Mal behind him so she wouldn't get hurt. Ben pawed at Gil and Harry, trying to defend himself against the pirates. The two managed to get a good grip on the beast king, holding him still. Mal walked from behind Jay and toward her fiance, making Jay and Carlos grab her arm.
"Let go," Mal said as she pulled her arm free of her brothers. "It's Ben."
She slowly walked forward and saw Ben struggling against Harry and Gil.
"Benny?" she said as she walked forward and held her hands up. "Baby? It's me. It's Mal," she said, making Ben growl again.
She walked closer until she was close enough to touch him. She slowly raised her hand to touch his face, and when she touched it, he leaned into her hand, making her sigh in relief. She slowly moved her hand under his fury chin, and gently pressed her lips to his. There was a light that consumed both Ben and Mal, making Harry and Gil let go of the kin's arms. The bright light lifted Ben and Mal off the floor, and when they touched back onto the floor, the light faded to reveal Mal and Ben, who was not a beast anymore, but he did have a beard and fangs.
"There you are," Mal said with a smile, making Ben smile down at her.
"There you are," he repeated. "Are you okay?" he asked, making her nod her head.
"Well, we're glad that you are better," Gil said as he and Harry walked over to them. "My dad told me what happened when your dad was a beast, and I was hoping that Mal would be able to calm you," he said as Mal hugged on to Ben as a lifeline.
"What is this?" she asked as she brushed her fingers through his beard.
Ben touched his face, and felt what Mal was talking about.
"Oh," Ben said.
"I like it," Mal said.
"You like it?"
"I love it," she said with a small husk in her voice.
"What about those?" Jay asked as he walked up to Ben.
Ben moved his tongue across his teeth, and felt the fangs in his mouth.
"Oh, wow," Ben said.
"Yeah…" Mal started. "No."
There was another noise coming toward them and they were coming toward them fast. Ben pushed Mal behind him, as he took her dagger out of her belt. Jay and Carlos were behind Mal, trying to see where the noise was coming from, and Harry and Gil were in front of Ben doing the same thing. The crackling footsteps were getting closer. They were all back to back, and on their heels. Ready to attack if the person was dangerous. When the footsteps were close enough Harry and Gil jumped out to attack.
"Stop! Stop!" the person shouted. "Please!"
"Ben! Mal!" Gil yelled.
Mal and Ben walked out from where they were hiding, and then they saw Anthony holding their daughter.
"Mia!" Mal and Ben yelled as they ran toward their baby.
"Mama!" Mia exclaimed when she saw Mal.
Mal pulled the baby into her arms, holding the baby as tight as she could. Ben wrapped his arms around his fiance, not caring that she said mama first, but because she was safe and with them.
"Oh, my baby," Mal cried as she pulled away to examine her.
"She's fine," Anthony said, making the parents look at her. "They didn't put a finger on her. I didn't let them."
Mal looked at Anthony and nodded her head. She didn't know what to think or say to him. He did awful things on the Isle. He almost raped her. She didn't know what to do. Was there too much water under the bridge? Could she forgive him for what he did all those years ago? He did protect her baby from Trevor.
"Thank you," Ben said as he pulled away from Mal and Mia.
"It was nothing," Anthony said.
Jay walked up to Anthony, making him gulf. Jay had been the one to find Mal unconscious in their clubhouse. If he could forgive Anthony, then maybe Mal could too. Jay held his hand out toward Anthony, making him look at it strangely.
"I'm not going to hurt you," he said. "You protected my niece. I am thanking you."
Anthony shook Jay's hand with a not so firm grip, because even he didn't know if he deserved to be forgiven.
"Come on, lads and lasses," Harry said. "Let's go back to Blueberry's"
Mal and Ben walked together, with Mia still held tightly in Mal's arms, as they walked back to Evie's. Jay and Carlos walked behind them, and Gil, Harry, and Anthony followed them. When they reached the freshcut lawn of Evie's castle, everyone who was awake came running outside.
Uma ran to Harry, Audrey ran to Gil, Lonnie ran to Jay, Jane ran to Carlos, and Ginny and Maddie ran to Anthony. Anthony was shocked to see his friends in Auradon, but was happy at the same time knowing that they were okay.
"You got her back!" Evie said as she ran to Mal and Ben. "Is she okay?"
Mal and Ben nodded.
"Yeah, she's perfect," Mal said as she kissed Mia on the top of her head.
"Yeah, thanks to Anthony," Ben said as he looked over at Anthony.
Evie looked over at Anthony and gave him a thank you nod before looking back at Mal and Ben.
"Let's head inside," she said. "It's going to get dark soon, and we need to think of a plan."
Everyone gathered inside the castle, and that's when Anthony noticed that his 'cousin' and her friends were nowhere to be seen.
"Evie?" Anthony called, making the princess turn to her. "Where is Dizzy?"
"She's cursed," Evie said. "We put them all in their rooms so that they are comfortable, until all this mess is over."
"Can I see her?"
"Um…"
"Please, Evie?" Anthony said. "I know you know she's not my cousin."
"What is he talking about?" Ben whispered to Mal.
"Which one of Ella's step-sisters has red hair?" she asked.
"Anast… oh," he said now understanding.
"Okay," Evie said. "Follow me."
Anthony followed Evie upstairs while Doug followed behind, leaving the rest to make a plan for attack.
"What do we do?" CJ asked.
"Do you know his plan?" Harriet asked as she looked over at Maddie and Ginny.
"No," Maddie said as she shook her head. "We haven't seen him in a month, but I couldn't see out of my eyes until a couple of days ago."
"What happened?" Mal asked. "Last time I saw you guys, you were trying to kidnap me."
"What my fiance is trying to ask is what changed?"
"Trevor changed," Ginny said.
"Not that he was good to begin with, but how much did he change?" Jay asked.
"When we found him on the roof, he was lying in a pool of his blood," Maddie said. "No offense your majesty, but you should have just ended him there."
"I'm starting to regret that I didn't," Ben muttered under his breath as he took a seat and pulled Mal into his lap.
"So are we," Maddie and Ginny said at the same time.
"He became worse than before. He was like a rabid animal. All he wanted to do was get back at his majesty," Maddie said. "And then he started to get letters."
"That bitch!" Audrey exclaimed.
"Ariana's penpal?" Lonnie asked.
"Well, I don't see any other reason why Ariana would be working with Trevor," Audrey snapped. "Where are they though?"
"They're at the cottage Aurora was kept in," Anthony said as he, Evie, and Doug walked back down the stairs. "I don't know if they are there right now, but I did see your brother walking through the woods," he said as he looked at Mal.
"Why didn't you tell him!" she exclaimed.
"He's a god, Mal. If Hadie saw me with Amelia, and knowing how much you disliked me when we were on the Isle, what would he have done?"
He had a point. Hadie did know what happened with Anthony, and if he did see him with Mia, he would have gone ballistic.
"We need a plan," Mal said as she got up and paced around.
"Mama," Mia whispered as she laid her head down on Mal's shoulder. Mal started to rub Mia's back, trying to sooth the baby. "We should head out when it gets darker, so they can't see us coming," she said. "That's the best time to attack."
"I think I should try to find my mom, or get her wand," Jane said. "It may be able to help."
"I don't want you out there alone," Carlos said as he grabbed Jane's hand.
"We'll go with her," Sammy said as she and Freddy stood up. "We'll make sure she is safe."
Carlos looked at the two girls for a second before nodding his head, and giving Jane a tight hug.
"I'll be fine," she said before she kissed his cheek.
The three girls left, letting the door close behind them as the rest of their friends tried to figure out what to do next.
"We need a couple of people to stay here," Lonnie said. "I know the kids won't be waking up until this is over, but in case anyone else we know comes."
"I'll stay," Doug said as he raised his hand. "I'm not the athletic type, so I think I am more useful staying here."
"Ginny and Maddie?" Mal called, making the two girls look at her. "I want you to stay here too," she said. "I don't know what Trevor did to you on the Isle, but I don't want you going near him again."
"Can I make that a rule for you too?" Ben asked.
"No," she said as she turned to him. "I am the only one who can use the ember."
"Fair point," he said.
"Is that okay with you?" Mal asked.
"Yes," Maddie said. "Thank you."
"Why don't you girls go upstairs and shower before we leave you guys?" Evie suggested. "Your hair is dirty and you have dried blood on your clothes," she said. "I'll bring you up some clothes in a bit."
"Thank you, Evie," Ginny said and she and Maddie left the room to head upstairs.
"Mal," Ben said, making her turn to him. "I think we should get her to the bunker," he said as he pointed to Mia.
"I just got her back," Mal said as she tightened her arms around their daughter.
"I know, baby," he said as he kissed the top of her head. "But she would be safer with my parents in the bunker."
Mal knew he was right, but she just didn't want to part from her.
"When do we go? We have to be back fast, and I don't want to teleport with Mia yet," she asked.
"I can take her, Malsy," Harry said. "My sisters and I will take her to Belle and Adam."
"Are you sure?" Mal asked.
Harry walked over and took the now sleeping 9 month old out of Mal's arms.
"Yes," he said. "I mean who else is going to take care of precious treasure other than pirates," he said.
Mal gave her friend a kind smile. She knew Harry would never let anything happen to Mia, and she trusted him to take care of her.
"Thank you," she said as tears started to gather in her eyes.
"The bunker is in the library," Ben said as he wrapped a comforting arm around Mal. "It's by the small windowsill. You have to move a book on the shelf to the left. It's a copy of all our stories and it's called 'once upon a time'," he said. "Once you pull that book back the bench to the windowsill will move and there will be a set of stairs. Once you four are down there, close the opening and call for my parents. They'll answer."
Harry gave Ben a nod before picking up Mia's diaper bag, and giving it to CJ. He took one of her blankets out and covered her in it before Ben and Mal gave her a kiss on the head. The three pirate siblings walked out of the castle to make their journey to the bunker, leaving Ben and Mal hoping that they would get there safe and sound.
"What do we do now?" Anthony asked.
"We wait."
Okay lovies! That is all for now! I will hopefully and finally be uploading a new chapter for Neighbors by Sunday!
Song: Ain't Met Us Yet, by Matt Cooper
Until next time my lovies! xoxo GM
