The next week, we prepared for the arrivals from the Isle. Ben had told me to wear something classy yet practical. I was wearing a dark teal, leather, wrap-around dress that was secured by a seashell broach, and dark teal boots. I had pulled my hair into a tight ponytail a couple of strands of hair framing my face. Uma and I were outside Ben's castle, watching the waves in the distance. "How's living in Auradon?" I asked, turning my head slightly.

"It's...different." Uma replied. "I like it." Uma was wearing my old leather jacket, my teal one that I brought to Auradon with me, not the one I came in. She was wearing a black shirt and a darker pair of dark teal skinny jeans and black boots.

"I know right, we get to swim to our heart's content, we don't have to fight for scraps. And don't forget the cherries."

"Oh, the cherries." Uma groaned.

"Do you ever miss the Isle?" I asked softly. Uma turned, leaning against the railing so her back was facing the sea.

"I mean, yeah. I miss Harry and Gill...but I don't miss Mum."

"Gods, I don't either." Uma turned her head to me,

"You've gotten rid of the spell, right."

"Yeah." I sighed. I looked down at my forearms. I had taken the glamour spell off my body to reveal my scars. They were haphazardly dotted on my back and they lined my arms, defence marks. "It's a sign I survived. A sign that I was strong enough to protect you." I turned to look at Uma, "I'll always protect you, ok? I promise. Sea Witches Honour." Uma laughed.

"Hey, remember that song that Mum and Aunt Morgana made us learn with Morgan."

"Yeah. Gods, I hated those lessons. Makes me really happy I'm not under her tentacle anymore." I yelped as a pair of arms wrapped around my waist.

"I'm glad you like it here." A familiar voice stated. I laughed turning in Ben's hold. "What are you guy's talkin' about."

"Oh this and that." Uma replied, crossing her arms, "Benefits of Auradon, downsides of the Isle."

"Come on, we have somewhere to be." Ben said. He let go of my waist and wrapped his arm around my shoulder. I secured mine around his waist and we followed Uma off the balcony.

TIMESKIP

Ben lead me through the gardens out the front of Auradon Prep. Everyone was there to watch my friends and I go to the Isle to bring the new VK's back. Ben had his crown on. As I waved to everyone gathered, Ben and I ascended a set of stairs. When I went to walk down the other step of stairs, Uma stepped forward. "No, no, you stay right there." She ordered.

"On the podium?" I asked her.

"Yes."

"Ok…" I took a step back. Ben placed his hand on my back, the two of us waving at the Auradonians. I saw Audrey standing in the crowd, dressed in leather, surprisingly. Her dress was very reminiscent of her mother's gown, with the long sleeves and v-neck. Her hair honestly looked like cotton candy. She was standing with Chad and her grandmother.

"Bippidy-Boppity, one-two, one-two." Fairy Godmother said into the microphone. "Can everybody hear me!" Everyone cried out in agreement. "Ben." Fairy Godmother handed him the microphone.

"Thank you Fairy Godmother." Ben said. "What's up Auradon!" Everyone cheered. "Thank you, thank you so much for coming out to welcome our new arrivals. They'll be here soon. It worked out pretty well for the first five."

"Yeah, especially for you." Chad called. Audrey snapped her fingers in his face,

"Real funny." She muttered sarcastically. Ben turned to me and took one of his hands in mine.

"Sophia…" He started, "This is the exact spot we first met not so long ago. I feel like I've known you my whole life. But did I mention, I'm in love with you." I gave Ben a soft smile.

"I love you too." I whispered. Doug then stepped forward, guitar in hand and he started to play.

Ben -

I met this girl who rocked my world

Like it's never been rocked

And now I'm living just for her

And I won't ever stop

I turned to my friends and gave them a look that said 'why the Hades is he doing this?'.

Ben -

I never thought that it could happen to a guy like me

But now look at what you've done

You got me, down on my knee

My head snapped over to Ben at the last line. He was on one knee. My hands flew to my lips. Ben handed the microphone to Carlos and slowly pulled out a black box from his back pocket. "Sophia, it's you and me." Ben promised. "It's you and me forever. Will you marry me?" Ben opened the box. Inside, was a beautiful silver ring. There was an aqua gem in the centre that was held by two mermaid tails. "Will you be my Queen?"

"No!" Audrey exclaimed.

"Yes." I whispered, "Yes Ben, of course." Everyone started to cheer as Ben gently took my hand, sliding the ring onto the fourth finger of my left hand. Ben stood, and I cupped his gace, pulling him into a kiss. I laughed happily, stroking his cheeks. "You are amazing…" Ben and I shared another kiss before I stepped down from the podium. Uma was standing there, grinning at me in between Mal who was laughing, and Evie who seemed to have ingested a pound of sugar. "Did you guys know?" I asked, pulling Uma into a hug, "Gods, how long have you kept this a secret?"

"Ben practically begged me for my blessing." Uma said as I separated from her. "I could not have said 'yes' fast enough." I shared hugs with Evie and Mal.

"You're gonna look amazing in that crown, Soph." Mal said.

"Ok, so I've only done about a thousand sketches of your wedding dress, and Belle's already planned the Engagement Party next week." Evie explained.

"Thank the Gods I said yes then." I laughed, stepping over to Belle and Beast.

"Hugs." Beast said.

"Yes, hugs." He had to lean down to hug me, but it was worth it, his hugs were warm. When we separated, I moved onto Belle.

"I finally get a daughter." Belle declared as we held each other tight. When we separated, I looked Belle in the eyes.

"I love you." I stated, "Would you be against me calling you Mum once Ben and I are married?"

"Oh, of course." Belle pulled me into another hug. When we separated, I hugged Fairy Godmother.

"I'm so happy for you both." Fairy Godmother told me. I felt a hand on my back and saw Ben. I then lifted my left hand and inspected the ring on my finger. I smiled, it was perfect.

"All bow to her Royal Majesty!" Jay shouted mockingly, in a fake voice.

"Oh yes her Royal Teal-ness!" Carlos added in the same tone, taking off the Marching Band hat he wore as he, Jay, Mal, Evie and Uma bowed.

"Silence you annoying peasants." I replied in a fake-posh accent, much like Jay and Carlos'. I left the group to go greet other guests.

"As you wish my liege!" Jay called to me

"Your crankiness." Carlos muttered. I heard a slap as I walked away from them. From Mal's laugh, I could tell Uma had hit the boys. I felt a hand grab mine and I saw Audrey with my hand tight in her grip. She smiled mockingly at me.

"Congratulations." Audrey said. I smiled at her, waiting for the punchline. "You won him fair and square. Oh wait, no you didn't. You spelled Ben to destroy all of Auradon." My face fell, "Touching story for the grandkids." I pulled my hand out of Audreys.

"Thank you for your congratulations." I said to her with a fake smile, "But speaking of children, there are five on the Isle that are waiting on us. If you'll excuse me." I turned on my heel and walked back over to Ben. As I approached them, a matte-teal limo rolled up. The door was opened, and my friends entered the limo. I shared a hug with Uma.

"Bring them back safe." She told me.

"Of course." I told her. I turned to the attendant that was standing in front of the door,

"Congratulations Lady Sophia." He said.

"Thank you." I slid into the limo. Shortly after, Ben sat next to me and the door closed. The limo drove through Auradon.

TIMESKIP

My friends helped Squirmy, Squeaky, Amara and Dizzy load their things into the limo. I stood behind them all with Ben. "Do you want help getting that off?" I asked Celia. She ignored me and took her bag off her shoulders, throwing it into the trunk. Ben closed the trunk of the car and I rested my hand on it.

"Let's go and do...this." Ben started. Celia brushed past him and hopped into the limo. Ben looked over at me and I shrugged before following him into the limo. When all the doors were closed, the limo was driven through the Isle, back towards Auradon. I turned and watched as Celia snapped her deck of cards open, offering them to Ben. He took one and hid it before handing it back to Celia. She took it and placed her other hand on it.

"You're going to be a wise and brave king." Celia told him. I rested my head on Ben's shoulder as she showed him the card.

"He already is." I told her, pressing a kiss to Ben's cheek.

"See, the cards never lie." She opened her hand for payment. Ben took out his wallet and handed her a five-dollar note. As the limo approached the barrier, it opened, allowing us to pass. It started to close behind us, but a call from Evie caused us to look back.

"It's Hades!" She gasped. I looked behind me and indeed saw the God of the Underworld try and pry the barrier open with his bare hands.

"Jay!" I shouted, turning to the front, "Stop the car!" The limo stopped. My friends and Fiancee joined me outside to see what was happening. Hades had pushed the front half of his body out of the barrier.

"I am a God!" Hades declared, his hair flaming up, "I don't belong here!" Ben, Carlos and Jay ran forward to stop him, but Hades used his Ember to knock them back.

"Mal." I said, turning to my purple-haired friend. She nodded at me before her eyes shone green, purple smoke surrounding her as she turned into a Dragon. Hades' face fell for a second before hardening again He shot his hand out and a stream of Magic hit Mal in the chest. "Hey!" I barked, stepping forward and lifting my hands as my eyes turned blue. Hades looked at me and a second beam of magic hit me. I let out a choked gasp and fell to my knees.

"Sophia!" Ben called. I faintly heard Mal roar, sending a powerful breath to Hades and sent him tumbling back inside the barrier. The magic instantly cut off, leaving me a shivering ball on the floor. I felt a gentle pair of hands help me to stand. Mal landed on the limo and turned back into herself. Evie helped her off the limo.

"Are you guys ok?" Evie asked.

"No." Mal sobbed, "He was draining all my magic with the Ember."

"He was doing the same to me." I whispered, "I could feel all of my magic slipping away." I gripped Ben's hand.

"You're safe." Evie promised, "He's back where he belongs." We watched as Hades turned and walked away.

"For now." Mal muttered.

"We should go." Jay suggested.

"Yeah, probably." I leant into ben as he lead me back into the limo.