Ben Pov:
"So far being a king has its perks, more or less that I've been able to managed the balance between Auradon and the Isle of the Lost. Seeing that tensions are still strong since people view one another as heroes and villains, even after so much has passed some things still stay the same. However it's nothing I can't handle, especially Audrey since she's taken well in getting things handled such as checking the school seeing how the students are taking adjustments. I never expect her to be helpful for the academy since she was considered 'popular' I guess she wants to make sure the new students know that she once reign over and for the freshmen to to know how it was done when she ran the school. While for me? Papers. My past favorite time. Which isn't, since I'm literally bored of how calm things are."
Beast's Castle-Morning
Within the home of Adam's castle was Ben who was in his office checking out the latest events that have been going on in the past since Summer had come and gone. While festivals and events have been grand for the people, he felt out of touch since he's spent his time in meetings and not having actual fun.
"Another day, another paper that needs handling."
Ben groaning at while he did enjoy helping out his people and checking out important dates. He sometimes messed the excitement that he once had with his friends, Mal and the others who would bring him into trouble along often would lead to a disaster event. It was good times and always was expected when he hanged out with the VK's. Just before he could handle the next set of papers, he noticed his phone going off as he sets it on face cam seeing his mother Belle.
"Hi sweetie, how are things?"
His mother asking him since while he had been looking over the kingdom and keeping everything in check. His parents decided to do some touring across the kingdom as well checking out their neighbors, learning their customs and other stuff that they hadn't learn while they first started Auradon.
"Average as usual. Peaceful and the academy has gotten around with the new students, along that several of them seemed to be from Agrabah and Mulan's kingdom."
Explaining that with the history of Auradon Academy has made in the past they have been getting exchange students as well many more from across the kingdom. Belle smiled at how it was good, but noticed the look on his face seeing there was something else bothering her child.
"And yet you don't seem so excited about it, right?"
Asking Ben about while he sounded thrilled about the school along the attention he was getting, Belle could see that there was something he was missing. The young king merely nodded at her since there was a look in her eye that could bring out the truth in anybody, especially his dad since he was the most beast like man in Auradon history.
"It's just I haven't been able to enjoy myself or spend time with friends. I mean with the fall coming and events being managed by Jane and her mother, I want to try and cruelly enjoy them then making speeches."
Explaining to her mother about while it's his duty as a king was to attend gatherings and other type of official matters. While he enjoyed helping the people and making memories for everyone, he wanted to try and to do those types of activities as well. Belle knew the feeling since she herself wanted to enjoy the outside world when she was long, which lead to her meeting Beast and leading to the current moment of today. Though that shouldn't mean Ben should do the same, after all he is King and could try to figure out a way to have a day to himself.
"Well maybe you can have Lumiere and Cogsworth manage the papers while you take the day off with Audrey, but make sure Fairy God Mother keeps a eye on them:. The two do bicker a lot."
Offering a suggestion if Ben wanted to take the day off, along how the idea of his uncles managing things suns tempting. Agreeing to the idea the moment was interrupted by a roar coming from the other side of Belle's phone which Ben could recognize that roar which was his dad.
"Ok. Gotta go, I think someone stepped on your dad's shoe which he got for our dancing session. Have to stop him before feathers start flying."
Making a quick goodbye to him before signing off, Ben chuckled that while his dad may not be king anymore he was still the same beast that needed help controlling his anger. Seeing that he could find a event he could do along bring Audrey for the fun, he decided to look for it threw the catalogue of events that seem to happening in the kingdom. Going threw numerous activities that was happening he heard the door knocking which caught him off guard since Ben wasn't expecting anyone coming.
"Audrey? You don't need to knock the door's unlocked."
Calling out to his girlfriend thinking she was done welcoming the new students to Auradon Academy. However he still notice a set of shoes underneath the door not moving, which got him hesitant thinking there seemed to be something off with the individual. Slowly standing up he remained vigilante and decided to possibly use his beast side to scare off someone who was trying to mess with him.
"I have to warn you, that even if your a friend and someone I know. You should have seen this coming."
Warning whoever was standing right outside of the door in which he he continued to make his way towards the door. Deciding to put on a frightful look Ben opened the door quickly seeing if anyone was there, however he didn't see no one but see a pair of shoes placed by the door to make sure it looked like someone was standing in front of the door. Looking down the corners and checking if anyone was there, Ben sighs as he takes the shoes and was about to head back to his desk.
"Nice trick was it?"
A voice said from within the room as it caused Ben to punch however sneaked into his room, though not surprising it was Trick as the Oogie boy collapsed onto the ground holding his nose. Chuckling at the surprise attack, he didn't mind getting punched by Ben as the king merely got annoyed by this type of stunt.
"You should have just appeared in front of the door like I don't know, a normal person?"
Giving him advise about that while he was always jump scaring both his friends and enemies it would often get him hurt or worse. Still no matter what type of punishment he's received he'd always get back up with a smile on his face.
"Then what's the point of practicing my stealth skills? Lately I've been always making a loud approach whenever I'm hired for jobs. So Mal taught me ways of surprising people. However I'd use black widows to make them paralyzed until I get the job done."
Offering his opinion to Ben since it was a way to see if he could get the jump on someone like the king since he had keen Beast abilities, however it he didn't seem to use them in this moment. Walking over to the desk he looked at some papers which showed some ceremonial events that Ben had to manage and visit.
"Oh. Going to Arendelle? I heard about some new things like rock giants appearing. Need a vigilante? I'd make it half price for friends like you."
Offering to be a guard since it seemed there was a festival coming which would honor a apparent new sighing of rock giants. However this was a personal matter which Ben gave his VK friend a stern look since it wasn't like his usual jobs. Trick merely placed his hands out not trying to start any trouble since he stopped by for a important matter.
"Alright. Jokes aside, I came here cause I wanted to see if your interested in a little visit. Something that it's only secret to VK's."
Explaining about a invitation he was offering to Ben as he pulled right out of his sleeve a small squared card. Curious about the invitation he took a look at it, seeing nothing Ben noticed words suddenly appearing on the card.
"Rotten Con."
Reading the title as well looking confused since he wasn't informed about this, more or less Mal telling him about the event even when they were a couple. Looking to Trickster he could see a smile on the Oogie's face as it seemed rather exciting for him.
"It's a convention that has been held in secrecy on the Isle of the Lost. Everyone dress's up as their favorite villains and now, heroes and princess's. In the past people did it to make fun of since their the reason for imprisoning everyone for sixteen years. Still, bygones be bygones."
Explaining about a secret gathering of fans who seemed to enjoy dressing up much like Trick, however this seemed in secrecy along for everyone to enjoy along talk about the history of heroes and villains. While it seemed like a nice offer, Ben looked suspicious about the invite since there seemed to be something off about it.
"What's the catch?"
Questioning his friend since this invite seemed to generous as well fun since it was both held in secret and wasn't out in the open. Trick merely it his lip since Ben knew a thing or two about things going on in the dark.
"Well. It's a bit shady on how original villains are against their kids dressing up as their mortal enemies. But that's what makes it fun, kept on the hush. Still, even your majesty needs a bit of mischief in his life. Right?"
Edging Ben to come to a convention which seemed to have numerous individuals who seemed fond of Auradon's past. However he might go into unknown territory and would possibly see people who might dislike him being on the throne. Though this was something he needed to get a bit of excitement out of him due to how much work that has been placed on him. He showed a smile to Trick seeing how he was willing to come along with him and possibly the others.
"There's that beastie boy I knew, also I already told Audrey about it and she's been dying to get a new look and Evie's been offering to help her."
Sounding optimistic and bringing up a notion of Audrey coming along which took Ben off guard since he was going to be the one to tell her about the invite. Sighing at the unpredictable nature of his friend, Trick walked out of the room humming about the moment while also thinking about this suggestion.
"Maybe I should give the uncles a call."
Suggesting to himself as he rushed over to his phone to call Lumiere and Cogsworth to make sure if they were available to handle some of his agendas as he ventures back to the wicked side of his life. Along hopping that it didn't have him or cause a incident that would travel across the web.
Underneath the Isle of the Lost
Joining up with the gang they were traveling across the jagged beach and heading to the sewers, the gang were dressed up in a variety of costumes fitting each of them just for the occasion. Mal seemed to be wearing a combination of her father and mother's look which had her wearing a long cape with fur around her neck plus the addition of having dark purple mixed with green and gold. Evie designed her to be much like her mothers, except with having metal type shoulder pads and cape around her waist. Jay was more snaked them with them going around his arms as well having shoulders pads, plus the addition of his father's clothes that was dark purple mixed with red and brown. Lastly Carlos looked similar to a wolf having fur across his jacket and having gloves which had claws with him having his goggles on showing wolf eyes.
"Did you know when Trick was coming with Ben and Audrey? When he called me they seemed static about the idea."
Evie asking about where their husband was since while they get to continue having misadventures and events that felt special, it seemed wrong for Ben and Audrey to be cut out of the action. The four continued down threw a sewer tunnel since it as the secret entrance to Rotten con.
"He was getting them 'accessories' for their costumes. Apparently he wants to make sure the two look menacing while we explore the convention, I mean we already looked the part right?"
Mal questioning them since they've spent several weeks on these costumes to make sure they had the same intimidation they had like their parents. So far they were able to capture it, making their way down the sewer they soon saw a creaky door that was ancient and old with no sign of anyone visiting.
"They better make it soon. The sword showcase is coming up and I promised Lonnie I'd get her a new blade."
Jay stating since he couldn't bring his girlfriend along due to a tourney team she was training for the school. Much like Jane who had to help her mother with welcoming the new kids, so he promised her to find anything that was fairy related. Questioning about where the others were coming, they heard footsteps coming from behind showed Trickster as he styled himself after his deceased father Oogie Boogie except having a shield based off a gambling board and wearing a suit. Both Ben and Audrey had on similar clothing to their parents, with Ben appearing more beastly along with a cape which looked similar to his father. Audrey seemed to have her wicked dress that she wore when she became evil, however much more friendly as well appearing like a sorceress.
"Sorry for the late arrival. Apparently there were some admirers that wanted to take a photo of us, I mean I look enchanting in this look."
Audrey announcing as she once despised what she had become when she took Maleficent's staff and became evil. However this time after getting a dress from Evie and looking similar to the old one, it was both beautiful and comfortable. Seeing how they were all together they looked at the door confused on how they were going to enter this 'convention'.
"May I? Been practicing for a bit on this part."
Carlos offering to get themselves in as the gang allowed the Cruella boy to do his part. Walking to the door he knocks to the tune which was based off his mother, waiting for a reply they saw a pair of eyes appearing threw a small hole. Both piercing yellow with black pupils, it seemed this was more than a convention of creatures could attend the event.
"Password?"
Sounding in a deep voice as it sent a shiver down the group's spine seeing that the guard had to be both strong and menacing to keep this convention a secret. Carlos breathing in deep and focused on the password, he showed a calm look and was about to respond.
"Roses are red, Lobelia is blue. The land is open to all things new, even to the vile and cruel as you."
Remembering the password as they waited to see what would happen, the eye slot closes as they then hear the door open along several locks coming right off the door. Opening it for them they saw a small looking goblin wearing a Snow White dress, with matching hair and everything.
"Welcome to Rotten Con."
Greeting them as the princess cosplayer moved to the side allowing the six to come in as they saw a staggering sight, it was a large cavern that was decorated almost like a castle. Banners of heroes and villains hanging above them as well stands showing off merchandise that hasn't been released to the public along other types of collectibles. To Ben and Audrey's surprise it was a combination of the market place and having the feeling of being brought back into the past.
"The smell of junk food, sights of people wearing custom made clothing from Auradon history and not to mention expensive products. This, is my culture Ben."
Trick announced as the group decided to journey into the convention and see what was being presented. Ben and Audrey took a moment to explore most of the stands seeing a variety of collectibles, including custom made clothing based of historical figures as well figurines that were posing in dramatic moments.
"Wait. Is that my granddad?"
Audrey asking as she was looking at a figure of her grandfather who was better known as Prince Phillipe battling Maleficent. She didn't know it was to make her grandfather look amazing or to represent the battle between good and evil. The others took a moment to look around the place seeing what other types of items they could buy.
"Glad to see you manage to make it, from how things have been going in the kingdom it seemed impossible to bring you out here."
Mal deciding to talk to Ben since it's been a while since they saw one another. While they had become friends there was still a bit of tension since they were close to marrying one another, however after some dramatic events and new emotions. Things change, but that didn't mean they could check up on one another.
"Well being a king is never easy, and I've been trying to get a day off but so far everybody has been trying to have meetings or ceremonies with me. Knighting people and also exploring new discoveries that have been going across Auradon."
He explained as they noticed a collection of their 'stuff' as there was portraits along other types of merchandise passed off them. Especially the others as the to merely blushed at the sight as they turned away so no one noticed them. However they did share a laughter about how it seemed people still viewed them as a couple.
"Do you want to check out the collectibles of fake mythical items?"
Mal changing the subject as she noticed by the side several hand made objects which seemed rather impressive to their original versions. Deciding to check it out, the others managed to see if there was anything to buy. Trick noticed by the stands a set of collectibles that looked like himself, along his friends as they were modeled to that of action figures.
"Now this is a true way to respect someone. Creating a figure that represents someone of grace and skill."
Admiring his own figure in which he couldn't help but fan out of how he'd never see himself as a toy. His mini self had many accessories that included some weapons with a small bag of toy bugs and that of a mini magazine which involved mermaid. By the side was Evie who noticed her husband checking out the figure.
"Really? Playing with toys? And here I thought you couldn't get any more kid like."
Joking with him on how that even though their married and have jobs, it seemed Trick always found a way to still retain a 'childish' personality. However before he let Evie get another comment out he presented to her a toy of her own. Having perfect hair along her dress being the same like hers, Evie couldn't help but smile of the figure.
"And this kid always likes to have playmates, especially when it includes you and Mal."
Flirting with her as the blue haired woman merely chuckled at him as she paid for the two figures. Along one that was Mal's as it be good to get her something, while they continued shopping. Trick noticed by the side someone who looked familiar as it was a person wearing the same type clothing as he had on.
"Why don't you go find the others, here's some of the jewels I brought just for the occasion."
Trick telling Evie as he pulled out a bag of jewels for her to help with the shopping as he decided to follow the possible fan of himself. Passing threw the crowd along continuing to follow the cosplayer, walking right out a emergency exit. Trickster stopped as he felt a rather off feeling, taking his chance he whistled several bugs outside to see what was going on. Keeping his ears out and making sure to listen, he head right out where he as at the other side of the isle.
"Hey buddy don't mind the bugs, they just want to meet you. And make sure to stop since no one has ever cosplayed as me before."
Calling out to the possible fan of his seeing how with the things he's done, it was about time he got recognition. Looking across the street and buildings he saw a shadow appearing at the side who looked like the same figure at the convention.
"Oh, I'm starting to get the feeling that your not a fan."
"Far from it, you can we're. Related."
The voice responded to Trick as he saw right by his feet was the bugs that went to look for him. Squashed and crushed at the same time, this would make Trick upset to seeing bugs killed. Though he was taken by the shocking surprise from what was coming from the shadow, which he thought as someone with his costume. Except instead of green and orange, was purple and yellow. He had a jester hat as well a domino shaped eye mask, he wore what looked like a knock off style of Trick's vigilante look. Except instead of a Jack o lantern symbol, it was the symbol of the fool.
"Permit me to introduce myself, for I am Prankster. Sowed together by the most deadliest of parts in the kingdom by Mad Maddy. And styled by Ginny Gothel, to be your destruction."
Greeting himself to Trick as the Oogie Vk merely raised a eyebrow at him as he couldn't help but laugh at the statement. Prank merely bites his lip at the sight along decided to show how dangerous he was, Prank pulled out a jester staff with a spike ball at the end.
"Sorry. Literally it's just that I've dealt with a whole bunch of crap and someone describing themselves as my 'destruction'. Is hilarious."
Explaining as Prank rushed right at him and spun his staff in a fast motion as he swings it directly at Trick's face. Sending him right towards the ground he then crashed into a food cart. Covered in condiments he looked at Prankster as he saw a sinister smile growing on his face.
"How's that for a 'first impression'? Cause wait till what's coming. You and your little friends are going be in big trouble."
Mocking him as the copycat merely skipped his way down the street as Trick merely grumbled at being attacked by a knock offer version of himself. Getting up as well cleaning his suit from the condiments and upset of how he was upstaged. It was going to be difficult to explain this to the others and Ben since there could be another threat to the kingdom, a evil version of himself.
