"OK, I get that since I've learned about my actual heritage as well that I'm more then a handsome Vk of Auradon that I would actually be good along with following the rules. Half of, well most of, you know what none of that is true cause it only means I'm more awesome then anyone here! Well fifth since the others parents have more history of villainy and bringing disorder to heroes, but my step daddy is much more creative as well fond of the more playing both sides then being one. Though there is something more to me then meet's the eye, after I got taught some things which not even the best fighters here could teach me. I happen to test out most of my regenerative skills which involved getting hit by cars, handle some power type villains along with learning about new types of clothing which can help me get a head of the fashion. Though, Evie's dad taught her several things such as formula's to help stick things to the ground as well much better sword skills which would put king Arthur to shame. God I love that girl, but were still trying to be like the ordinary Auradonian couple. Yeah, that's not going happen since in this kingdom? Nothing is normal anymore."
Walking into the dark forests was Mal, who was now wearing her original like look which was more adjusted to her new size as well more to her color. It felt normal for her which was right up to now as she was walking over to the same tree that lead the doorway to the other world. After she was able to spend time with her father Loki, as well learn about her true nature. She has felt a bit imbalanced along with felt different when she came back, also that just like her father he would mingle along the sides as well do it to gain something. However Mal, would eventually lose it as well would learn something from it. Which she began to hate, placing her hand on the sealed crack looking at the tree she lowered her head.
Mal: "Father, how did you do it? How was it that you were able to achieve something and lose it at the same time. As well, make your heart strong."
Asking the seal unable to establish a connection because when they came back, Yen Sid as well Thor sealed the sides so that it didn't destroy the two worlds. Though she was able to come here and try to speak to him feeling like he would listen to her, continuing to keep her hand on the tree she pulled out a small stuffed doll of Trick which she had kept for a while.
Mal: "Since we came back, I don't know why but. I can't, be like them. The only thing I am is just like Trick, a hybrid of your world, and this one."
Explaining to the tree which she placed the doll to the ground which she walks back thinking about it for a while, her heart was somehow splitting from the goodness she tried to be a part of and being drawn back into the wickedness she had grown with. Was it because she spent time with her father? Or was it that Trick? Her friend as well the only one in the whole group that wasn't swayed by the offerings of the kingdom. Gripping her fist close she shook her head looking at the tree as she breathes in softly.
Mal: "He is a mad man, he's no good at all. He is a monster who wants to play, play, play, play."
Singing softly as well looking at the tree as she leans across one looking at the Trick doll thinking about the things they used to do back on the isle when they became fiends.
Mal: "He lies, he bluffs, but reliable. He likes to play the fool for fun, fun, fun, fun."
Remembering the lies he told as tell to the people which in return would get him food for himself as well Mal, along with helping her play jokes on the people of the isle and make a reputation for themselves.
Mal: "My momma told me just to stay away, he get me into problems for the thrill and excitement."
Looking at the doll, Mal saw the expression of Trick's face when she told her about not wanting to be with him as it wouldn't help her with becoming a villain. While Maleficent was feeling better with her making this decision, Mal wasn't feeling OK with it.
Mal: "He's a bad boy with a hand made heart. And I just know that's right weird..."
Acknowledging to herself that although he was made by two dark forces, he turned out pretty much interesting as well unpredictable which lead him to being the vigilante VK that everyone knows and fears, but others liked him.
Mal:"But father I'm falling, for a lunatic. and these feelings are not rational, it's radical. Father help me now, I just don't know why. I'm going back into the darkness, why right now?"
Asking the tree which her feelings for Trick were changing when their parents came, as well of feeling like that she was being drawn to the wicked side then being a queen of a kingdom. She didn't know why but the emotions going through her were moving within her like a storm.
Mal: "He's not a villain or a hero, Trickster's a player who stays on his own side, of the board."
Moving across the forest as well pulling out a photo her with her friends as Trick doing several things that were good for others as well bad for himself which resulted in his enemies being hurt as well leading to saving lives.
Mal: "That boy's a nutjob and unpredictable. He's got no conscience, he got none, none, none, none."
Looking at other photo's of him not figuring out tough questions on tests along with being sometimes clueless in situations which she happened to find a bit humorous when no one was looking at her.
Mal: "All I know, should I let go? But no. He's a bad boy with a hand made heart. And I just know that's right weird.."
Rocking her head back and forth as well looking at the doll as well the tree as she soon spins around it continuing her song as well with a dance letting her wicked emotions out.
Mal: "But father I'm falling, for a lunatic. and these feelings are not rational, it's radical. Father help me now, I just don't know why. I'm going back into the darkness, why right now?"
Begging for a answer as Mal walked over and grabs the doll, looking at it she lifts it up in the air as she noticed how it had a goofy like smile on it as she smiles at it.
Mal: "He's got a heart for, everyone he has come to know now. And I don't know why, but I finding it enjoying to see everyday. But my best friend has him, and I don't want to intrude."
Remembering him being with Evie as he had always been good to her as well give her almost everything from excitement and enough love to put most of the princes to shame. Sure it was overkill, but it showed that Trick was loyal to her which Evie found attractive. Which Mal, somehow considered that she was lucky to have him.
Mal: "They've been my friends, for as long as I can remember now. And I don't wanna be the fairy, who brings it all down in burning flames."
Collapsing on the ground on her knee's afraid of admitting these feelings to Evie as she didn't want to break her heart, Mal happens to not notice her holding Trick close to her chest as well feeling her heart beating more then ever. More then when Ben helped her become good as well felt more free then ever as she looked at the portal as she stood back up.
Mal: "But father I'm falling, for a lunatic. and these feelings are not rational, it's radical. Father help me now, I just don't know why. I'm going back into the darkness, so I'll enjoy the ride."
Singing more as well swaying her hips as well letting the music guide as well rocking her hair, the emotions that she was giving off felt like a lock removing from mental chains surrounding her for most of her life.
Mal: "Father I'm falling for, a lunatic. And these feelings aren't rational, but radical. Father help now, I need to be strong. Cause now I'm going back to being wicked now, so I need the help."
Finishing her song which soon enough Mal looked at her back seeing that she was leaning right at the crack of the tree as well holding onto the doll which made her eyes looked surprised by what she had just done. Standing up as well holding the doll close, the purple haired girl had to share them with Evie as well Trick seeing how whenever she kept secrets it had ruin her chance at having something good in her life. This time, it won't happen as she thanked the tree for listening to her and went back to Auradon to come face to face with her friends. Though lurking in the shadows was that of a hooded figure with two black horns, the cape was dark blue with yellow lines as well breathing heavily like, his claws gripping the side of the tree like there was no control as well crunching the wood. The beast merely growled in anger seeing what he had just saw, Mal was going for Trick. which it was the reason to tear him apart.
Beast Ben: "See? What did I tell you. The dark fairy likes the bad boy's, she never preferred a weakling like you."
Speaking into a reflection of himself which was a human version of Ben which he was somehow trapped in this state unable to break free from this imprisonment.
"She could have just told me, so far her life was about becoming like Maleficent. I tried my best to help her, and I don't want to ruin her chance of being actually happy by the likes of.."
Before he could finish, the beast soon stomps on the puddle making it soon go away in a instant as the creature let out a frustrated like roar which lead to bashing the tree away from away in a swift movement. Not taking the good will like crap from him, he looked at the girl making her way back into the kingdom which the beast growled in a jealous like rage.
Beast Ben: "Let's see if she can form a attachment, after I remove the boy's arms and legs."
proclaiming in a rage full like manner as the jealous like beast returns into the darkness going to find Trick before Mal can and make sure to take her back, by any means necessary.
Later in the evening
At a clothing store, was Trickster who was able to get out of his vigilante along with getting into that of a casual attire which he smiled at the look. Paying for the clothing, he happens to notice that of a sudden surprise which was none other then Audrey. The girl was right now in a different type of dress which was just like the usual that look blue and dark pink dress, the two looked a bit shocked at each other from them being in one place together as they remained quiet.
Trick: "Audrey."
Audrey: "Trick."
She responded back to him as the two remained quiet along with getting their clothing as well ready for their own things which the two strayed to keep their looks away.
Audrey: "How you been?"
Asking the question which was surprising since after the whole getting possessed by darkness along with getting a whole new look after working with Oogie. She decided to try and stay out of the spotlight along with taking it easy with what has happened. Trick, couldn't blame her since once Oogie get's inside your mind as well seats by your shoulder, it's hard to get off him.
Trick: "Fine, still hurting the bad guys. Doing what I'm doing, however I hear your just enjoying the peace you got when you were free from Oogie's control. Good."
Responding to her which she did a small smile thinking that was a nice thing he said to her, which was possibly hard to figure out since most of the things he would say would be hard to explain. He happened to look at the girl noticing a strange like expression on her face which was that of guilt, that the memories of what she has done still continue to stay with her. Lowering his head a bit, the two walked out as they began to walk together across the sidewalk.
Trick: "Listen Audrey, I know what it's like to do things you never know you would do. Back on the isle, you grew up with the guilt along with the bad deeds that everyone does. However you just tasted it, but thank heavens you got saved."
Audrey: "But still, what I've done is, unforgivable. And, all of this was because I was jealous of Mal being with Ben. At first it was because of her being queen but, soon enough it was because she had Ben. The person I grew up with, as well the boyfriend I never actually treated like one."
Speaking in a sorrowful like tone which the Oogie boy, could tell since he was told that when she and Ben were together Audrey would act like a alpha to most of the other girls requesting respect. But no, she was regretting what she had done as well couldn't fix the things she has done. Turning his head, they were reaching the restaurants which they stop as he saw Evie in there waving to him as well Audrey.
Trick: "Audrey, were all are fools for love. But the most important thing, is that you have to show your true feelings to that person. Otherwise, the only thing your showing is fear."
Giving her some advice which she soon thanks him for the words which were pretty sincere as well honest which she soon leaves him to think about while Trick only hope she would be alright. Walking into the restaurant, he saw that it had a extinguished like which Trick couldn't believe he was able to attend which he shudders at the sight as he walked over to Evie. The two hug each other as they seat down which he happens to notice she already got them two plates of salad which she instructed he eat since if he was going to continue his business, he needs to be in tip top shape.
Evie: "How's Audrey doing? So far from what has happened she's been trying to be normal."
Trick: "Well, she had on a fashionable like look along with acting nice. So I believe were safe, but the guilt isn't gone. It's going remain in her, the only way she can remove it. Is either through watching daytime television to help or let it out by fighting some killer puppets."
Listing the ways she could forget the memories of what Audrey has done which Evie merely groans at the words he said as she soon begins to eat, Trick saw how those weren't the right words to the say as he resumes to eat his food which he notices a look on her face curious about what was wrong.
Evie: "Oh, I should have mention that I invited Mal and Ben over to join us. With all the work that's been happening, they need a break from it. Especially Mal, so far were in the clear with not having that many VK with parents that actually have a history with villainy."
Explaining that there were several individuals who's parents weren't like theirs, masked individuals with powers that could topple a village. Though that made Trick a bit upset seeing how he dreamed of forming friendships with others like him, but they would need training which he thought was dull as well boring.
Trick: "Seeing how Mal's dad is pretty much the god of lies as well the reason Mal turned against Maleficent, I'm not surprised. But, still I'm curious about Ben? With all this happening, hope the guy can handle it. Though what am I saying, he can turn into a beast. Pretty much nothing is going surprise him right?"
Believing that with what might happen for him now, as well able to finally fight it with some beast like strength. The kingdom was in good hands which Evie agreed since Mal had his back, as the two continued to enjoy their meal that happened to see Mal in her clothing which everyone noticed and were to clap. But she waved her hands at them not needing to do it which was strange since she sometimes liked the applauding's of others. The purple haired girl walked over which see seats down with the two as they looked surprise with her look.
Mal: "Hey guys, doing alright?"
Asking the two which they gave her a rather confused expression seeing how this was rather unexpected seeing Mal in her original clothing as well it shocked them. Well, not Trick which he smiled at as well whistled to her.
Trick: "Ah the old school, defiantly never goes out of style. Where's Ben at? Is he's royal majesty going to join us this evening?"
Asking her curious which Mal didn't answer which there was a quiet like which Evie got concern, she asked her if something happen that resulted in an argument but Mal assured her that nothing like that happened. However they noticed something really off, it was her ring that Ben gave her at the proposal which got them confused.
Mal: "Guys, since we've been here the things that we have gotten have made us all happy. Along with getting a better chance at life, that being said, I've done things which have lead to things I never seen coming. Which was bringing my mother here, heading back to the isle as well lying to you as well Jay and Carlos about keeping the barrier closed. Which, is considered evil to everyone."
Explaining of the things she has done which made them feeling scared for her, they were about to say something but Mal continued to speak to them.
Mal: "Doing those things made me feel guilty, as well didn't help me change. All the photography, the press, the royalty as well everything I have done with Ben couldn't help me. It only got me consumed with Auradon and not think about others, especially the two of you."
Looking at both of them with her green eyes which made them a bit speechless which they felt a bit awkward as Trick raised his finger thinking of saying something. But Evie, placed it back down seeing how this was a moment which shouldn't be ruined with anything he had to say.
Mal: "You two, were always there when I needed a voice to cheer me up as well have fun. Which was the only time I could feel, like my old. And, I don't want that to be taken away, because even though I am keeping a eye on the Vk that are coming in. I, want you to be with me."
Evie: "Mal? What are you saying?"
She asked her friend thinking that something happened, Mal soon shows the doll of Trick which shocked the two of them which surprised them as she kept it for so long. Taking a breath of air in as well looking at the two, Mal was about to tell them the truth which was soon interrupted by a large like thump coming outside. Trick, got a bit upset which he soon grabs the napkin and slams it on the table walking over to what was happening outside. Mal and Evie, walk out to look as they saw the cloaked beast figure which from the looks of it was none other then beast Ben looking at them with jealousy in his eyes.
Mal: "Ben? What happened to you?"
Beast Ben: "Save it Mal, You were going to leave poor Ben with that freak. Which is why I'm going show you that you made a big mistake!"
Announcing what was going on which Evie and Trick look at Mal seeing if this was true, but there was more to it which Mal looked around the stores as well people inside. Seeing how this was bad, they thought it was a monster which she quickly makes a spell to cover the windows from them seeing the fight.
Trick: "Wait what?! What do you.."
Before anything, he soon leaps at them with claws out roaring at Trick which the two girls stepped aside as Trick let out a horrid scream which he didn't want to be torn a part.
Back in a small coffee shop was Audrey as she was getting a pumpkin special which was one of the only things that can cheer her up, seating down at a nearby table. The girl begun to think about what the future had in store for her, she could join with Evie in the fashion business seeing how that it might need a touch of princess style. As she continued to think about what she could do, there was a ruckus happening which she happens to notice as the girl noticed Trick being tossed around as well him being chewed up like a ragdoll by none other then beast Ben. On the background was Mal and Evie which were trying to stop them, but couldn't due to how rowdy Ben was along with him unable to respond to them.
Audrey: "Bennie boo?"
She asked looking frightened for him which she rushed out seeing Ben toss him around more as the VK got up moving back as well avoiding the king's black claws.
Trick: "Look Ben, you better stop right freaking now! I got a lot respect for you since you got this badass form, like I liked you cause you let my friends here. But it boosted since you got this transformation, but don't let it fool you in getting your furry butt handed to.."
He was interrupted by a punch in the face as he was sent hurling into the ground, while this happened Mal and Evie were right now trying to find a way to stop Ben which talking to him wasn't helping at all.
Mal: "Ben! I'm sorry about what I said, as well letting this happen. Don't let this control you, you helped me with being good and I won't let you be absorbed into this state."
Exclaiming at her former boyfriend which he raised Trick in the air beaten like as well looked at the two girls, he dropped Trick onto the ground as well walked over not believing the words she was saying as they sounded like a lie. Letting out a roar, he charged at Mal not able to realize who she was in this angered state which was soon interrupted by Audrey who was standing right in front of him.
Beast Ben: "Stand aside!"
Audrey: "No, because this isn't you. The real Ben didn't resolve situations in anger, he would find a way to help as well find a peaceful way. Which you did the same for me."
Responding back to him not afraid as the three looked at the Auradonian princess standing against the beast which he merely snarled his teeth at her which Audrey didn't look afraid as she stood right in front of Ben. Breathing in deep her eyes looked right at his which Beast ben moved back snarling at her as this was a shocking sight to see, even for Mal.
Audrey: "It was my fault I gave you this form, this is because of my jealously for you and Mal. But there are more important things that important, such as accepting change. Which is why, I want to say I'm sorry for. Being a bad girlfriend, for thinking of myself then for you when you welcomed the others. I was afraid, that I'd lose you to them and never get you back. Because, although you stayed by Mal's side, I still loved you."
Showing several tears in her eyes admitting the truth to him which Beast Ben couldn't believe his ears as the girl soon did something else unexpected, which was a hug that wrapped around him. The three Vk watched at this announcement of the truth was able to calm the beast, the creature couldn't break free as the warmth from her was slowly dissolving as it soon lead to him changing back into a human. Luckily the spell Mal used kept the windows as well didn't let anyone see Ben acting like a rampaging monster which he looks at Audrey showing a honest as well expression of the words she announced.
Ben: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to let this takeover. Mal, Audrey, I was the one who was unfaithful. I should have told you from the beginning as well try to find a compromise."
Telling the two girls which Evie, was able to put Trick on a chair as he was till a bit dazed from the beating which she walked over to the three still not understanding what had just happened.
Evie: "Yeah. Mal? You can't be serious, because Trick is mine."
Mal: "E, I know that. Before we were interrupted, I tried to say. That I want to be with you, and Trick."
Holding her hands which the blue haired girl looked shocked at her holding her hands which she could feel the warmth from hers. As well seeing the truth in Mal's eyes seeing how that she didn't just want to be with Trick, but with her since Evie was always there to help her in tough situations. The blue haired girl felt speechless not expecting this which they happen to hear Trick coughing a bit as well raising a weak thumb in the air.
Trick: "Yah, compromise..."
Speaking in a weak like manner as the two Vk girls almost forgotten about him as well the others in which they went over to help out. Seeing all of this admitting expressions made Trick a bit weepy, though couldn't say anything because of how much healing but felt a bit glad that everyone was letting out their true sides. While for him, only could show a lot of hurt which was going take a while, the only thing he was glad for was that it didn't end horribly.
"Ouch, just plain ouch. Why how come whenever something happens I'm the one to blame? Do I have a arrow pointed at myself saying 'pin your problem's on the regenerative guy'? But not complaining. Ben was able to sneak out when Mal opened up the blinds as well anything else that people tried to look through when the fight happened, I was able to explain to others that it was a shaggy man that I met in a cave. These people will believe anything if you give someone a scary like costume, especially the fact that now Mal is considered my second freaking girlfriend! Oh and the song? Belongs to the rightful owner. Anyway, wish me luck, cause ugh, I'm seriously going need it."
