Mal Pov:
"As time goes by, you gotta think what exactly am I doing with my life. Whether it's causing trouble for people just for the fun of it, or learning to live with the fact that love is complicated and a pain in the backside. For a while I thought what I wanted was a life to be good, and possibly to be normal. However, with how much that has happen with learning about my true heritage. As well going from being the queen of Auradon to the girlfriend of my best friend and a Vk who's possibly more wicked than the isle combined together. It's been pretty much of a wild time, along that this is the same month when Ben proposed to me. Right now the one thing I may want to do is forget about the month and try to enjoy myself, which apparently is involving me and the others attending my uncle's club to see this new addition he just added in."
Morning-Isle of the lost
It was a average morning at the isle, in which it had become much more of a civilized like home just like Auradon. Though it did have it's exceptions of keeping their usual villain hangouts such as Hades Underworld club, to was opening up to Auradonian citizens who were fascinated by the Olympian's establishment. They walked in seeing a décor of the underworld as well it's wailing spirits.
"Wow, it's quite the sight."
One of the residents saying feeling a bit frightened by this sight, along how there were some tables placed out for some people so they could relax and enjoy the venue. As the Auradonian began to settle in, someone from the shadows was watching this display from his office. It was Hades, in which it felt unlike him to let these people come in as well visiting his establishment.
"Ain't this a kick in the pants. I Hades, once the ruler of a entire realm of fire and death. Now a owner of a club, which housed numerous criminals and villains. Now letting in princes and princess's. What's next, my brother?"
Hades talking to himself along of watching the sight of this rather unfortunate display, rubbing the side of his forehead he happens to get a video call from his laptop that his nephew Harold. In which it was considered a gift with how he slowly begun to reform. Walking over he turns it on to see his demigod nephew.
"Hey uncle, glad you got the laptop. I heard from the news from the media about the new customers at your club, their apparently liking it."
Harold telling him on how he was hearing about the recent change in customers which applied to Vk's and villains to that of royalty as well of several people who weren't heroes or villains but regular people. Hades, merely rolled his eyes at the friendly compliment seeing that Harold wanted to see if he did something for frightened them with his fire.
"Yeah, yeah. Their saying so I don't go all 'evil' on them and burn the place to the ground. But can you blame them? Bet none of them happen to enjoy a good time in a club like this without cupcakes and ball dances."
The underworld god making a joke about how the people in the club were putting up a fake like expression of enjoying the place so they don't get on Hades bad side. Harold, seeing threw the screen could tell Hades wasn't enjoying this new policy.
"But you should think of the positive things about this uncle. People will come over and visit the club, you get money as well can host different types of shows. In your style, as well no one will be in charge except you."
The demigod explaining to Hades about the benefits of opening it to the rest of the kingdom, he would get riches without them dying or going to the real underworld. As well that people will be able to enjoy his own type of entertainment he'd host. The blue haired man merely thinks about it, on how while his brother Zeus was on Olympus doing his thing as well already being gloated enough. This could be his time as well have people see him as a popular god.
"Were you just thinking about trying overthrow my grandfather with this idea of becoming more popular than him?"
Harold asked threw the screen which caused Hades to have his moment be interrupted, looking at his nephew as well him giving a look towards him. Hades, merely chuckled and nodded to his words.
"Maybe. But I'll take those words wisely Harold. And make my club the most popular place on the isle, as well Auradon. Maybe put the rest out of business with a small performance I have set up."
He explained to him that he was going to possibly try to amaze the crowd, in which Harold was curious about since Hades did have a knack for making grand events. Though sometimes it could lead to disaster, as he was going ask there was a sudden like banging sound from the side like if someone was coming to his office.
"Yeah, I get it. I look like roadkill had a baby, but at least I floss and brush my teeth. Your breath could kill a flock of blue jays!"
Shouted a familiar voice which sound both annoying, as well recognizable. Harold's eyes widen at what the entertainment that Hades was talking about, to which was a extremely bad idea due to how the person was coming to help out with the club might either make it fun or leave everyone shocked.
"Hades. Please tell that entertainment isn't who I think it is, because that's the opposite of getting popular. As well if he's going do it then he might go.."
Before the worried demigod could finish his sentence, the door opened wide and open in which showed Trickster. In which the orange skin Oogie looked at Hades with a smile, as well of having a box of items with him for the performance that he was going to put on for Hades and the rest of the audience members in the club.
"You know Hades the people that come here really stink, seriously I tried bring my stuff in to prepare but sheesh. They almost killed me with their breath."
Trick explaining to him on how crowded this place was, along of how he noticed the screen with Harold on it. To which he gave a genuine smile, as he walked forward towards the camera as well placed it on the ground to check out his friend.
"Hey Harold! So you heard about Hades hiring me to do a show for him? I'll make sure someone sends you a recording of it. Should be a blast."
Explaining to him on how Hades hired him for this, in which Harold looked at his uncle at how out of all the ways he could bring in entertainment from across the kingdom. Along that since he hasn't done anything evil or wicked, he could have asked Ben for help. Before he could say anything, Hades was able to close the laptop quick which shuts off automatically.
"Seriously? That was rude. But, seeing how everyone obviously thinks I'm going start some kind of problem. That's understandable."
Trick stating along of how that if Harold was talking to him, it might be because of how he knew Trick would possibly break something or make a scene. Hades, merely sighs at the comment along that there was another reason why he brought him here.
"Well don't try and think this is a simple job, because there's two reasons why I brought you in. One, was because I'm curious about the relationship that you have with Mal and Evie. And two, was that you almost hurt them during this 'change' you had when you started call yourself Thomas."
Hades spoke in a serious tone as he heard about of a disturbance that involved Trick wishing upon a star of having a normal look, but resulted in a situation which had the girls as well the rest of his friends getting his facial looks. As well himself looking handsome, but also becoming something else as well gaining their abilities. Snapping his fingers, he somehow closed the door as well his hair begun to lite up red like as he was angry with Trick.
"And what I don't appreciate, is people going back on their words. Along hurting family, which Mal is to me."
Explaining to him about that he had experience in being betrayed by his own brother Zeus when he sent him to watch over the underworld. Along that he'd would punish anyone who he considered 'family' to his eyes. Trick, could feel the intense fire from him as well merely lowered his head at the statement.
"I accept the fire."
Informing Hades which took the god by surprise, seeing this side from Trick to which he would usually say something smart or explain why it happened. However he merely accepted the god like fire to burn him, to which Hades decided to calm himself to see what he meant by that.
"What happened that day, was because I felt like I wasn't good enough. In this state I mean, cause of the times I see myself in a mirror. I look like a monster, so far everyone is used to it. But I'm not, so I thought. If I changed my face, I wouldn't make no one else feel uncomfortable when I'm near them."
Trick telling him about how he felt himself not exactly good for them, in which Hades could tell from how he sound was true. He decided to hear out Trickster a bit more to see if there was anything else he wanted to say.
"After that event, I went to Yen Sid. Talked to him about it, as well do whatever it took to repay them for what I put them threw. My own envy for others looks got the better of me. And right now, I'm doing something about it. But, if you want to burn me because I almost got Mal as well Evie hurt. Just cook me now, cause I gotta get dressed for the crowd."
Spreading out his arms ready to accept the fire as well deal with this and continue with doing the show for him. Hades, could see he was going be a man and take the punishment. However, the god looked at the clock seeing that it was time to start and there was so little time before he could do some proper torture on Trick.
"Pain! Panic!"
Hades shouted out loud which the two heard some running footsteps, coming into the office was two men. One who had a big stomach as well dark pink hair, along another. Who was tall and slender having light navy blue hair, the two looked nervous as well did a salute to Hades.
"Pain and Panic reporting for duty your most infernal one!"
The two panicked as well saying it at the same time, Hades pointed his finger near Trick's box as well spins it around for them to help the Oogie teen prepare for the show. Grabbing his things, Panic was going lead Trick to where he could change.
"I don't know which is better, whether burning you and laughing at you running around. Or having you possibly humiliating yourself with what you might do. Either way, should be fun."
He spoke towards Trick seeing that if he was going make amends, let alone do it for Hades. It be good to do it in front of a audience, Trick. Merely did a fake smile as well followed Panic as he would prepare. Along thinking that with what he had in store for the people, and hoping his friends might come. Since he's been working on this for a while and hope it could impress them.
Later inside of the club
With the people inside of the establishment along enjoying the music, Mal and the others were checking out the place as well seeing if Hades was up to something. With them was that of Uma and Gamma, in which when they heard about the four desiring to meet up with the god. They thought to see it for themselves, as well the new people coming inside.
"I guess Hades was serious when he wanted to bring in new people, but the entertainment he talked about was going surprise everyone. Know anything about that?"
Uma asking her friends seeing that Hades was close to them, in which they were kept in the dark. Finding a table they sit down, as they settled in Evie decided to text Trick to try and see where he was. While they were relaxing, Carlos happen to notice that of two girls walking over to them as well offering them drinks.
"Petria, and Phobia? You work here for Hades?"
The Cruella boy asking them in which the female demons looked a bit nervous at them in which the others noticed. In which the last time they saw the pair was with the Cabal, in which dissolved after the Halloween party at Maleficent's home.
"After the Cabal and our dad's finding out. They were proud, until Hades learned about it. And right now he has us working for the club, as waitress's."
Petria explaining that after the downfall of the cabal, they had to make up their crimes by working here. Mal, could tell they weren't exactly enjoying this seeing how it was punishment.
"At least you aren't in a prison cell or turned into a fish like Horned king. Still, when you possibly might not want to try and fight us. We could hang out sometime."
Mal offering that of a hand in friendship for them seeing that they were following Maddy's orders. The girls looked a bit surprised by it as well of not knowing what to say, however they heard a whistle seeing how they needed to continue to work.
"Maybe we can, but for now you should get ready for the performance. From what I hear, it's suppose to be unique."
Phobia telling them about how whatever entertainment that Hades had planned, as things begun to settle down. They soon noticed the music slowly coming down as well the lights slowly beginning to move about. Gamma, using his cybernetic eye tried to see clearly on what was going to happen in the next couple of seconds.
"I believe we might have our answer of what Hades has planned."
He told the gang in which right on stage, they soon saw that of black Sulphur. Forming into that of a body, it soon disburses to show none other than Hades. In which scared some of the people, though for the residents of the isle. They applauded on the eerie like entrance, even Mal and the others had to clap for the entrance seeing how he was showing off. Hades, gave them his signature smile as he looked at the audience.
"Welcome, to my underworld. Not like back home with the river my cozy temple. But, unlike that place where I had dead stiffs. I have people here who can liven up the place."
Hades spoke with a charismatic tone which got half of the crowd applauding for his humor, the others. Not so much, to which Hades merely made a hand gesture making them all stop. Putting up two thumbs for them, he was smiling at how the performance he had would be interesting.
"Now. For a while I was a bit stingy about letting people from Auradon coming into the club, seeing that they might enjoy our type of style of entertainment. But then, it struck me. They just haven't seen some real entertainment. Not like that cheery stuff, but something unpredictable as well would take them by surprise."
He stated to them in which the people from the kingdom got a bit confused in which they've seen much of villain's type of entertainment as well music thanks to Mal and the others. In the back was the gang getting a bit nervous of how they recognized what he meant by that, to which Evie looked at her phone seeing a text from Trick which showed arrow pointing in front of her.
"Which is why I brought in someone that you all know, possibly dislike but love for how much he can take a beating. May I present the entertainment that will open your eyes to something strange and bizarre. May I present, the VK who makes everyone scream. Trickster."
Announcing his name to which he quickly disappeared in that of black smoke, soon enough the curtains behind him soon opened up. It showed Trickster, who had on a short sleeve shirt that was dark green mixed with purple, along having a hat over his head. He was on a chair tipping his feet at a table, everyone went quiet at what they were looking at. Especially Mal and the others not knowing he would be the entertainment.
"I caught it bad yesterday, they hit me with a call to their place. Ain't been out in a while anyway, was hopin' I could catch you throwing smiles in my face."
Trick slowly beginning to sing to the crowd, as well gets up. What took the people by surprise was he had no mask on, only the western like hat. Shifting his jacket, he walked over to the crowd while holding his belt which showed his vigilante symbol.
"Romantic talkin'? You don't even have to try. You're wicked enough for to be with tonight. Lookin' at the table and I see the reason why. Baby, you livin' the life, but baby, you ain't livin' right."
Continuing his song as he stops at the center, whistling quick. He several bugs bring over a drink for him, raising it in the air. Trick smiled at the group as well bowing to them, in which as he did it. Two men behind him which was Pain and Panic, were apart of the show as they turned into that of snakes and slithering right towards him.
"Champagne and drinkin' with your friends. You live in the dark and I cannot pretend. I'm not fazed, only here to sin. If I ain't in your garden, you know that you can."
The people looked afraid of the snakes coming behind Trick, to which. He takes a quick drink from his cup, throwing it into the air. The snakes leapt into the air trying to bite him, however Trick grabbed them by the tails as well did that of a ribbon dance with them.
"Call me when you want, call me when you need. Call me in the morning, I'll be on the way. Call me when you want, call me when you need. Call me out by your name, I'll be on the way like!"
Moving around the middle of the room, the crowd was amazed at how he wasn't letting go of the shapeshifting creatures. As well how during his spinning, both Pain and Panic did freakish like expressions on their faces. While it looked scary, it made the crowd applauded of how it was interesting. Continuing his ribbon dance, Trick. Noticed the two dizzy snakes as he quickly dropped them to the ground.
"I wanna sell what you're buyin' I wanna feel the waves in water. I wanna shake up the world that's around me. Put a smile on your face while I'm..."
Walking towards the table with his friends there, he didn't notice both Pain and Panic getting back up. Smiling to both Evie and Mal, he tips his hat to them. Carlos, tried to warn him about how the two minions changing into that of a chimera. Panic's tail wrapped around Trick and pulled him away making the crowd gasp at the sight.
"Oh, oh, oh, why me? A sign of the times every time that I speak. A dime and a nine, it was mine every week. What a time, an incline, my friends was shinin' on me."
Trick asking them as well being dragged by the fused minion, having the tail wrapped around him tight. The Oogie boy noticed at the stage, was that of a large spear slowly emerging up in which the two were going impale him on it.
"Now I can't leave. And now I'm actin' like a elite. Never wanna be with normal. I only want the ones I envy, I envy."
He pleaded as well looking at how he was being lifted at the spear, the people looked frightened at how the fused beast was about to impale him. Though as both Pain and Panic were enjoy this sinister intent, Trick rose his finger at them in which they stopped seeing he had some words to say.
"Champagne and drinkin' with your friends. You live in the dark and I cannot pretend. I'm not fazed, only here to sin. If I ain't in your garden, you know that you can."
As he sang to them, he was also looking at a pair of spiders coming behind the ceiling, they came down in that of webs and landing on Panic's head. The frightened minion quickly let's go of Trick, in which instead of landing on the spear. He avoided the tip as well begun a strange like dance nobody saw before, a pole dance.
"Call me when you want, call me when you need. Call me in the morning, I'll be on the way. Call me when you want, call me when you need. Call me out by your name, I'll be on the way like!"
Spinning around the wooden handle, everyone was cheering at the sight. As well the others of how well he was holding onto the pole, as he did so. It made the two minions confused as they quickly fell apart. While for Trick, decided to do it upside down with his feet holding at the pole.
"Oh, call me by your name! I'll tell you I love to the whole. Call me by your name, I'll be right by your side!"
He cried out as he quickly lets go, the momentum of him sent him flying in midair. Landing on the ground, he cracks his neck as well smiled at the minions. To which they were getting a bit steamed, though Trick turned his attention to Evie and Mal as his yellow eyes were on them.
"When you want me, call me and I'll drop everything. Don't need your name, cause I don't have to say it. You know what? Forget it."
As he spoke to them, Trick heard behind him both Pain and Panic deciding to use their normal forms to try and get the jump on him. In which, he grabbed their hands and did a three way tango, spinning them around. Trick made sure they moved to the rhythm. Let alone of making sure they made it look good for the people.
"Oh, call me by your name! I'll tell you I love to the whole. Call me by your name, I'll be right by your side!"
Singing out loud before he threw Pain and Panic to that of chairs for them to rest, seeing the people he walked over to the chair he sat on during the beginning of the song. Sitting back down, he tips his hat at them as the curtains went down on him. This left the people shocked at this performance, as they soon applaud him on how amazing it was. Both people from the kingdom and isle cheered for the dance performance he put on, especially his friends.
"Gotta hand it to that guy, he knows how to put on a show."
Jay complimenting to the girls about their boyfriend making a scene with surprising results, as they enjoyed the performance. Gamma, was silent thinking about what had happen. As well getting this strange like feeling from the performance.
"He's planning something, but what."
The cyborg VK thinking in his mind about there was much more to this than helping out the god of the underworld. Whatever the reason, he didn't know what to call it. In which he would have to see if he could talk to him private, as well see what Trickster had in store.
'Trickster here. The song I used was 'Montero' by Lil Nas X and belongs to him, the rest of the songs will be from us. If your curious about what happens next. Comment down below so that the guy writing this will respond. Me? I have some things to do, till then. Catch you soon folks~'