By nightfall, quite a few villains were already out and about on the Isle. Maleficent was joined by her three friends and they were all talking and laughing, just like the night before. Ratigan and Hades were standing a good distance away from them and going over what Hades had learned earlier that day.

"Alright, Hades. I think you're finally ready to talk to Maleficent." Ratigan said.

"Are you sure? …Because I still have my doubts." Hades anxiously replied.

Ratigan scoffed. "Are you serious? After everything I've done for you?"

"I'm just not sure. Wouldn't it be better for me to just be myself?"

"Yourself?! Pfft! Perish the vile thought!"

"But isn't that all a girl wants? For a guy to just be himself?"

"Hades, you don't understand. Women only think they want us to be ourselves because they don't know how wretched we actually are. What you have to do is think of the most attractive man as possible and be them. And that is exactly what I've turned you into now: a man countless women would drool over."

"I just don't feel comfortable with—"

"Do you want to win over Maleficent or not?"

"You asked me that question three times already."

"And what was your answer every time?"

"Yes, yes I do!"

"Then there's no reason for you to complain. You are perfect."

Hades looked down at himself, then back at Ratigan. He sighed in defeat. "Fine."

"Good. Now you're all set."

"Really?"

"Almost. Remember perfect posture. Back straight, shoulders back, stomach in, and head held high." Hades did so. "Perfect. Shoes… need to be shined more." Ratigan got down to the ground and spat on Hades' left shoe before wiping it clean with a handkerchief.

"Ew, what are you doing?" He cried.

"Haven't you ever heard of spit shining?" Ratigan did the same thing to the other shoe.

"Yeah, but I didn't think it was literal."

"Never mind that. Now your shoes are perfectly shined." He stood straight. "One last thing: hair check."

Hades carefully moved part of the wig he was wearing to reveal a fraction of his blue flames for hair.

"Um… as long as you keep the wig on, you'll be fine."

Hades put the wig back into place. "Okay, great. Thanks for your help, Ratigan. I don't think I could've done this without you."

"You can thank me later. Now, as you would say… go get her, tiger!" He got behind Hades and pushed him out into the square. Ratigan smiled as he watched his student walk in Maleficent's direction. "Would you look at that. Our little Hades, all turned proper."

"Uh, aren't you worried?" Pain asked.

"Why should I be worried?" Ratigan asked.

"If the boss fails, then…" Panic started.

"Are you joking? He won't fail. This is foolproof." Ratigan folded his arms and smiled proudly to himself while Pain and Panic gave each other knowing looks.

As Hades was walking, Jafar and Captain Hook spotted him and quickly ran up to him. Their eyes were wide with shock

"Hades, is that you?!" Jafar asked.

"What have you done to yourself?" Hook asked.

"Don't you guys like my new look? Makes me look proper, doesn't it?" Hades replied.

"…Hades, you need bed rest."

"Jafar and I will keep you safe until you're well again."

The two villains attempted to push Hades to his house, but Hades stopped them.

"What? Guys, come on. I'm perfectly fine. In fact, I have never felt better. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go speak with a certain dark fairy. Wish me luck."

Hades adjusted his coat and continued to walk over to Maleficent. Hook and Jafar gave each other worried glances.

"She's going to turn him down, isn't she?" Hook asked.

"Mmhmm." Jafar nodded his head.

"Day Two on the Isle of the Lost." The Evil Queen said, sounding unimpressed.

"Nothing much happens around here, huh?" Cruella asked.

"Not really, no." Ursula added.

"Well, well, well, how do you do and good evening, Miss Maleficent." Hades said, stopping right in front of Maleficent and bowing before her.

All four villainesses looked at Hades with shocked expressions on their faces, unsure of what to make of this.

"Uh… he's talking to you, Malef. Later." Ursula said, pushing Maleficent closer to Hades; she, Cruella, and the Queen briskly walked away.

"Wait, what? No, wait! Where are you going?! Don't leave me! Argh! WIMPS!" Maleficent shouted at them.

"Oh, never mind them. Here, I brought these for you." Hades said, pulling out a bouquet of pastel-colored flowers and offering it to her. But then the bouquet started on fire and burned to ash right in Hades' hand. They both winced in surprise. "Whoops." He quickly wiped his hands with a handkerchief. "I am so sorry for that. Pardon me, but what do you say we put this to the side for a minute or two?" He took Maleficent's scepter and propped it up against the nearby wall. "I say, it is wonderful to see you here. And would you be interested in going on a date with me?"

"…A date?" The dark fairy questioned.

"Why of course. I mean… it is a zippity doo dah day. Oh boy!" He grinned.

Jafar and Hook weren't too far away and they could hardly believe what they were hearing.

"Swoggle me eyes, what was that?" Hook asked.

"Zippity doo dah? What is he even saying?" Jafar asked in shock.

After a long awkward moment of silence, Maleficent smirked at him. "…Come closer."

Hoping for the best, Hades smiled and leaned in closer to her.

"You're nice." She said with a sly smile.

"Really? Why thank you. I'm trying." Hades replied, feeling proud.

"Well, if you ask me… you're trying too hard." She hissed in his ear; her smile quickly turned into a frown.

His eyes widened and his face fell. "…Excuse me?"

"I loathe and despise NICE."

The dark fairy then proceeded to slap Hades across the face and step down on his foot, which made Hades cry out in pain.

"And one more thing. Never touch my scepter again!" She said before grabbing her scepter and hitting him hard in the stomach with it, knocking the wind right out of him. She turned her back to Hades and crossed her arms over her chest. "Come back when you've had a reality check."

Every villain and sidekick that was nearby watched in awe and a few passersby giggled under their breath. Feeling defeated, Hades walked away with his head hung low. After a moment, Jafar and Hook ran after their friend. Maleficent's friends soon returned to her side and looked at her in shock.

"He was clearly out of his mind." She said.

"…Talk about being shot down in flames. Ouch." Ursula commented before Cruella and the Evil Queen glared at her.

"Ursula… timing." Cruella said.

"Not good?"

"Yeah, pretty not good."

The dark fairy didn't say another word. From not too far away, Pain and Panic turned their heads to face Ratigan and they both gave him death stares.

"How's that for foolproof?" They asked in unison.

Ratigan's face fell, but he remained silent, knowing all too well where this was going to go.