When Mal wakes up, she's laying in a bed She hears someone crying, and she looks over to see Evie crying. Why was she crying?

"Evie," she said, "What's the matter?"

Evie looks startled, and then darts in and hugs her, saying, "Mal! You woke up!"

"Of course I did. Why wouldn't I?"

"You passed out, after seeing the strawberries."

"There were strawberries!? You mean, actual, fresh fruit!?"

"...Mal?"

"How were they? I've always wanted strawberries."

Evie looks worried, and she asks, "Mal … you know what strawberries are."

"I do? Don't be silly. We don't ever get strawberries."

"Why not?"

"The barges that bring the food over always has old food. You know that. Nothing is ever fresh on the Isle."

Evie gasp, her hands flying to cover her mouth. She looks like she's going to cry again. Why would she? What was the matter? Mal didn't understand.

"I… do you want to see Carlos and Jay?" Evie asked, her voice trembling.

"Yes!" Mal cheered. They would help make Evie happy again.

"Jay, Carlos," Evie calls, "You need to get in here."

They walk in, looking confused. Evie had sounded so serious.

"What's wrong?" Carlos asked.

"I already asked," Mal chirps, "But Evie won't say. You should help me cheer her up!"

"Are you alright Mal?" Jay asks.

"Yes. Why do people keep asking," Mal grinds out, "It's not as if there's something wrong with me Stop acting weird already!"

Both Jay and Carlos look startled, and they look at Evie.

"You know what," Mal growls, "I'm going outside. I'm going to go beat someone up. It's obvious that none of you want me here."

"Wait!" Evie cries, causing Mal to pause, "We're just...um…"

"Just what."

"Mal, just trust me. Please. Stay inside."

"Why? It's not like the Isle has gotten more dangerous in the last few minutes."

She can hear Jay and Carlos gasp, and she throws her hands up, marching out of the room. She can hear people scrambling after her, but she stomps down the stairs and then throws open the door. The scene revealed to her is a lush green forest. She stumbles back, blinking rapidly. This isn't real, right?

She closes the door, and then opens it again. The forest is still there. She feels a gentle hand on her back, and she allows Evie to guide her over to the table. Numbly, she sits down. Carlos and Jay leave the room, leaving Mal alone with Evie.

"What...what's going on?" she mumbles.

"We're in Auradon," Evie says.

"Why would we be in Auradon?"

"We were invited here by the prince, who is now the King. We were supposed to steal the wand to help your mother. The barrier around the island did break, and your mother did appear, but you defeated her in a battle of wills. The barrier was then put back up, and we are safe now."

"Why don't I remember any of this?"

"..."

"Why?"

"Uh, you had been searching for a relic, but it was cursed, and when you touched it, it removed a few years worth of memories."

"Why would I search for a relic?"

"It was for one of your spells."

"Magic works?"

"Yes. We are outside of the barrier, remember?"

"Oh. Um, Evie? My head hurts. Would it be alright if I went to bed?"

"Yes, it would. I'll see you in the morning, okay M?"

"Okay. Night."

"Night."