The next chapter will be one of the requests that I have been sent and I am currently working on others. Hope you like this x
Two days before Christmas and Mal was waking up in her room at Castle Beast. While her siblings had accepted offers to stay with others over Christmas she had declined Audrey's invitation to stay with Ben. Ben had shown her so much since she had arrived at Auradon and she wanted her first Christmas to be spent with him and his parents. Mal couldn't help but think about her siblings and if they would be having fun since they were all in separate houses. Carlos had accepted Roger and Anita Radcliffe's invite, Evie was staying with Snow White and the dwarves, while Jay had accepted Aladdin and Jasmine's invite to stay in Agrabah with them. Mal was happy her friends/siblings had become accepted by the families their parents had wronged but she had to admit she missed them.
After a quick glance at the alarm clock on her bedside table she notice it was only 6:30 in the morning. Ben had brought her to the castle yesterday and told her they usually have breakfast at 8ish and if she wanted she could just go down in her pyjamas, as Ben usually did. She didn't know what to do since she was awake an hour and a half early. She didn't was to intrude and just go wandering, after all this was Ben's, King Adam's and Queen Belle's home. Even if she longed to walk around and take in all the Christmas decorations around the castle. She loved all the colors and lights around the castle. They had even placed a small Christmas tree in her bedroom and decorated it with green lights and purple ornaments. It was her first Christmas in Auradon, her first proper Christmas ever and after having a brief look at the decorations couldn't help but admit this had to be the best holiday she had heard of since coming here. Everything was just so colorful and she had to admit she even enjoyed singing along to the Christmas songs she and Evie heard on the radio.
The teen brushed through her hair, so she looked somewhat presentable before slipping on her robe and grabbing her sketch pad and pencil. Mal figured she could at least draw and pass the time, besides she had seen the gardens briefly when she arrived and they were beautiful. With this in mind she moved to sit in the seat in her bay window. She sat with her back against the wall with her legs bend in front of her. She opened her pad to the first clear page and it was then she looked out of the window. What she saw shocked her. Unlike yesterday when she had gone to bed everything was covered in snow.
Being from the Isle Mal and her siblings had never seen snow, it didn't fall on the isle as the magical barrier prevented it. The white snowflakes became grey sludge once it hit the barrier so to see it settled, Mal couldn't help but think it looked like some kind of winter wonderland. After another look out of her window the purple haired teen quickly began sketching, hoping to capture the beauty of the snow covering the gardens.
A while later Mal was that concentrated on her sketch she didn't hear the knocking at her door, nor did she hear someone open her bedroom door after they didn't get an answer. As Ben closed the door behind him she couldn't help but admire the view in front of him. He always loved to watch Mal sketch. She seemed to enter her out 'zone' and always had a peaceful look on her face. This was no different except she looked even more beautiful with the sight of the snow falling outside through the window she was sat in. The teenaged King couldn't resist and snapped a quick picture with his phone before walking over to the love of his life.
"Morning." He greeted her, startling her out of her concentration and making her jump a little. She quickly turned to face him but relaxed upon seeing his face.
She couldn't help but smile at her boyfriend. "Morning Ben." She responded before he noticed what she had been so focused on. He was confused for a second as to why she would be sketching the snow covered gardens before remembering some thing he had read about the isle weather being either rain, sludge or just cold and dark. Realizing it was probably Mal's first time seeing snow he got an idea.
"Hey Mal?" He said causing her to meet his gaze. "Fancy spending a day out in the snow after breakfast?" He asked and he couldn't help but smile at the look that crossed her face. Ben thought the look of excitement and joy on her face was wonderful. It reminded him of a child that has been told Santa had been.
"Really?" She asked.
"Sure. Maybe we can even have a picnic outside for lunch with my parents?" He asked her. He knew she wasn't 100% comfortable with his parents yet but was pleasantly surprised when she quickly nodded. "It's a date. Anyway you ready for breakfast?" Ben said holding his hand out to her. The young fairy quickly took his hand and allowed him to pull her up from her seat.
Mal allowed Ben to lead her through the castle and towards the small dining room she had eaten dinner in last ngiht with the family. Ben held the door open for her and as she entered the room was surprised to find both King Adam and Queen Belle in their pyjamas like herself and Ben. She had assumed it would only be her and Ben wearing them. She noticed King Adam was wearing a similar set to Ben, both wearing a dark blue two set, while Queen Belle was wearing a yellow nightdress and matching robe.
Breakfast went by rather fast and after a few times of Belle and Adam reminding Mal to call them by their names Ben had informed his parents of their plans. The older couple had immediately agreed to meet them outside for a family picnic in the snow and both smiled at each other at the sight of Mal. She was still excited for her first day on the snow and it showed on her face.
Once both teens were finished with their breakfast Mal quickly looked to Ben with hopeful eyes. Chuckling Ben nodded to her. "'Kay let's go get ready." He told her as he once again took her hand. Ben led Mal back upstairs where she quickly kissed his cheek before heading into her room to get changed. The one thing she didn't know was how warm it would be in the snow so she pulled out some of Evie's new creations for her. She slipped on a pair of skin tight black jeans and a thick purple jumper before quickly braiding her hair and heading off to just Ben.
After finding his bedroom and bathroom empty she headed downstairs and found Ben near the kitchen with a thick purple coat and pair of gloves in his hand. He already had on his own coat and gloves and held Mal's out to her once he saw her. Seeing her raised eyebrow he simply stated "Trust me, you'll need them." She didn't see why since she doubted it would be colder then on the isle but slipped the coat on to humor Ben.
As they headed through the kitchen and stepped outside she realized what Ben meant. She had fastened her coat and could still feel the chill in the air. She felt Ben watching her but found she couldn't care. She was too mesmerized by the snowflakes falling around her to feel Ben release her hand and she was certainly too mesmerized to notice him walk away from her. It wasn't until something cold hit the side of her head she was drawn from her own thoughts.
"Hey!" She exclaimed as she turned to face Ben. She could see the mischief in his eyes but missed the second snowball he had in his hands. Until he threw it at her that was. She managed to dodge this one and as she saw Ben bend down and gather some more snow in his hands she mimicked his actions. What Mal hadn't counted on as she stood and pressed the snow into a ball was Ben being faster. Another snowball hit her shoulder and she mock glared at Ben. "You're going to regret that!" She shouted at him before running in his direction. Ben quickly took off running but didn't take into account how fast Mal was and seconds later he felt her snowball hit the back of his head.
They carried on their snowball war until lunch time. They had given up calling it a fight. With the amount of snowballs being made and thrown it was certainly a war. And it was definitely one they both wanted to win. As the pair sat down for a little rest Ben checked his watch and noticed his parents would be out in a minute. He leaned over and whispered something to Mal who grinned mischievously in response. The pair quickly stood and gathered some more snow seemingly to carry on their snowball war as Ben's parents walked out. As usual Belle was carrying the blanket and picnic basket with Adam following her out. The pair watched as the older couple laid out the blanket and Belle sat down to unpack some of the food.
One nod from Ben to Mal and the pair launched their snowballs, both hitting their desired target. Both teens hit Adam in the back of his head causing them to burst into a fit of laughs. Adam turned to face the duo as Belle also began laughing. She hadn't seen Ben do that since he was a child but it seemed he had finally let go of his responsibilities and decorum for the day to give Mal the best snow day he could.
"It seems they want a war dear." Belle stated to her husband.
"It seems so." He responded as he turned to face his wife once more. Chuckling, Belle nodded. She knew the look in her husbands eye. He wanted to get involved but as he did when Ben was younger he wouldn't do so without her okay on the matter. Belle couldn't help but smile as she watched her husband run after their son and future daughter-in-law. She loved days like this. Where her boys simply let everything go and enjoyed their time together. The three become that involved in their war none of them noticed Belle take pictures with her camera. She simply had to get a picture of this. The happiness on their faces was beautiful.
After a while Belle called the trio over to her so they could eat and after seeing Belle shiver slightly, despite her coat being thicker then the teens, Mal case a warming spell over the blanket. The laughter of the four could be heard inside the castle and brought smiles to everyone's faces. The royal family and Mal simply forgot about life beyond the castle and simply enjoyed their time together.
Once the food had been finished Belle cuddled into her husbands side, the two rather content to sit with each other and watch Ben and Mal have fun. Ben helped his girlfriend to stand before they stepped out of the warming charm. "Do you wanna build a snowman?" Ben asked his girlfriend.
"A what?" Mal couldn't help but ask. She had never heard of such a thing.
"Come on. I'll show you." He stated and the two headed a little further away before they began rolling a snowball across the snow covered ground. Mal began helping Ben as the snowball got larger in size and after a while Ben deemed it big enough. "Now we need a slightly smaller one." He told her and this time Mal started rolling it across the snow, with Ben helping as it got larger. This time though Ben left it to Mal to decide when it was big enough.
Mal stopped rolling it after a few more minutes and looked to Ben for his approval. Ben nodded and as Ben went to gently lift it Mal couldn't help but get confused. "Ben? What are you doing?" She asked seeing him struggling to lift it by himself.
The young King stood and then realized he had tried to lift it completely forgetting to explain it to Mal and forgetting for a minute she had magic and could probably move it a lot easier. "Oh, we need to lift it on top of the other one." Ben told his girlfriend, both unaware of the royal couple taking photo's of them. "Think you could do it with your magic? It would be easier that way." Ben told her and Mal nodded. She trusted Ben implicitly and of this is what Ben said was involved in making a snowman she would help any way she could. The young King watched as with a wave of her hand, his girlfriend lifted the large snowball and moved it to sit on top of the other one they had made.
Both repeated the process to create the head of the snowman before Ben looked at Mal from the corner of his eye. She watched him smooth the snow around the snowman as he spoke. "Mal? Could you run inside and get a carrot from Mrs Potts?" He asked. Mal couldn't help but look at him like he was insane.
"Okay. Why?" She asked him.
"Because every snowman needs a nose." Ben stated like it was the most obvious thing in the world. She still thought he was crazy but headed back to the kitchens none the less to get the carrot from Mrs Potts.
Thankfully Mrs Potts was in the kitchen when Mal entered. "Mrs Potts? Ben has asked me to get a carrot from you?" She asked. Mal was sure the older woman would laugh at her for sure a strange request but instead the woman simply smiled.
"Ah does Ben have you making a snowman?" She questioned the purple haired teen. Mal just nodded. Apparently asked for a carrot to use as a snowman's nose was a completely normal request in this castle. She couldn't help but wonder how many times Ben had asked the same question for Mrs Potts simple walked around gathering the requested item and a few other thing she thought they may need. Mal watched Mrs Potts carefully until she felt two small tugs on the bottom of her coat. Looking down she saw a little brunette girl looking up at her with big blue eyes.
"Who you?" The small brunette asked.
"I'm Mal. Ben's girlfriend." The teen introduced herself. She had no idea of the young girl would know what girlfriend meant to she wasn't going to lie.
"You making a snowman with Benny?" She asked the teen. Mal nodded to the little girl, smiling. But as Mal's attention was on the small girl she missed the smile Mrs Potts gave her. "Me help?" the little brunette asked. She looked up at Mal with large imploring eyes and Mal found she couldn't refuse the little girl. She was sure Ben wouldn't mind helping her and the girl make a smaller snowman.
"Of course you can." Mal stated as she knelt next to the girl so she wasn't towering over her anymore. "If it's only with Mrs Potts that is." Mal informed the happy little girl. They both turned to face the older woman on question who smiled at the duo and nodded.
"That's fine. Go get you coat and things then Ashleigh." Mrs Potts told the girl. By the time she had finished her sentence the little girl had already run from the room much to the amusement of Mal, who stood back up and accepted the basket of things from Mrs Potts. Seeing Mal's questioning looked at the items the older woman simply stated, "Trust me. You'll need them."
Mal nodded before she had to ask the older woman something. "So who is Ashleigh? I don't mean to sound rude but Ben hasn't ever mentioned her."
Mrs Potts smiled at the purple haired fairy before answering. "She's Lumiere's niece. Her mother, Lumiere's sister, has become quite ill and is in hospital right now which is why Ashleigh is here." She explained. She watched as Mal's face turned for curiosity to a little sad for the girl. "She's only 6." Mrs Potts carried on her explanation. "So I have to thank you for letting her join you and Ben. She's been upset since she got here this morning."
"No thanks necessary. She should be able to enjoy herself, given her circumstances." Mal stated before Ashleigh ran back in the room, wearing her coat, hat, scarf and gloves. Mal couldn't help but smile at the happiness now on the girls face. "Come on." She told the six year old as she held her free hand out to the little brunette. She had no idea why she did it but it just seemed like the natural thing to do. Her smile grew a little as she felt Ashleigh gently grab her and the teen led then back outside.
The teen didn't miss the shocked look on Belle and Adam's face as her and Ashleigh walked back over to Ben, nor did she miss Ben's large smile. "Hi Ashleigh." Ben greeted the little girl.
"Hi Benny! Mally said I could help make snowman!" Ashleigh exclaimed loud enough for her voice to travel to Ben's parents, who of course knew of the little girls mother and her illness. They both felt their hearts lift at the excitement in the girls voice. They hadn't heard her sound this excited in a while and they felt proud that their daughter had caused it.
Ben for his part fell more in love with his purple haired girlfriend. He also knew of Ashleigh's mother's condition and while shocked Mal had taken to the girl this quickly was glad she had brought the girl some joy. "Cool!" Ben exclaimed to the girl before wrapping his arm around Mal. "I love you." He whispered to her, causing Mal's smile to only grow.
"I love you too." She responded before their attentions were back on little Ashleigh. The trio decorated their large snowman before helping Ashleigh make a smaller one, which she kept calling her baby snowgirl. Once the little snowgirl was built they sat on a blanket Mal conjured from her room and allowed Ashleigh to decorate the snowgirl how she liked. It was weird for Mal to be interacting with a child but Mal found she rather liked it.
It wasn't long at all before Mal found her arms full of the little brunette. "Tank you for letting me play." Ashleigh thanked Mal. Ben simply smiled at the two as Mal returned the little girls hug.
"That's okay Ashleigh. I'm glad you're having fun." Mal told the young girl. She had expected that to be the last of the conversation but apparently Ashleigh had other ideas. So as Mal magically extended the blanket for Belle and Beast to join them (she had seen them walking towards them) was surprised what the brunette asked another question.
"You magic right?" Ashleigh asked as the older royal couple sat down with them. Mal noticed belle had brought her camera with her but nothing else as she nodded to the little girl. "Can you make my snowgirl real?" She asked. Mal didn't know what to say to that. She had yet to test her magic to see what she could do but as far as she knew the only person who could do that was Queen Elsa. The purple haired teen looked quickly to Ben for his help and thankfully he seemed to understand her problem.
"I'm sure Mal would love to try, Ashleigh. But she might not be able to okay?" Ben told the girl and Mal watched as Ashleigh nodded to him, seemingly happy with the response her boyfriend had given her. The purple haired fairy smiled her thanks at Ben and after shifting Ashleigh in her arms so she had a hand free the fairy turned to face the snowgirl in front of them.
With a wave of her hand and concentrating on what she wanted to happen Mal sent a purple magic bolt at the snowgirl. The five of them watched for a few minutes and nothing seemed to happen. Mal was about to apologize to Ashleigh when she snowgirl began moving. Mal was shocked that it had worked. She couldn't believe it had actually come to life. "Tank you Mally!" Ashleigh exclaimed before she ran off to play with the enchanted snowgirl. To say Mal was confused would be an understatement and the other three were just as shocked as the young fairy was.
"How on earth did you do that?" Adam asked the girl. He had thought the same as Mal. That it wouldn't work as only Elsa had that kind of power.
"No idea." Mal admitted, hoping she wouldn't be sent back to the isle or have her magic bound of something. But her eyes hadn't felt the enchanted snowgirl that was currently playing with Ashleigh.
"Maybe it's worth telling Fairy Godmother so you can safely explore what your magic can do." Belle suggested. It was only then did Mal look to the older couple and find that they didn't look scared or horrified, merely shocked and if she wasn't mistaken there was a hint of pride in their looks as well.
"Yeah, maybe." She stated, letting out a breath she wasn't aware she had been holding. Mal cuddled into Ben's side as they watched the girl run around the grounds and play. Maybe it wasn't the day her and Ben had planned but Mal had had so much fun on her first snow day, she couldn't be happier. This was the most fun, relaxing and happy time she could have ever hoped for and she couldn't help but wish that the rest of their Christmas break would go just a well.
Author's Note: Hope you liked this. If you guys have anything you want to read in these let me know. I'm open to all pairings and one shots x