Hey guys, what do you think so far? I know I ask you a lot, but it means a great deal to me that you read this story and I really do hope that you like it. Also a content Warning for swearing in this chapter.

*Mal's POV*

As my eyes lazily rolled and a feeble groan escaped my mouth everyone around me went silent. I didn't know where I was but all I could remember was the cold water of the Isle suffocating my ribcage. Then I was pulled out and placed into the care of a smooth and calming voice. I didn't know who they were, but I did recognise them; I also remember her placing me on a warm and comfortable surface before she slowly stroked my head. She promised me that everything was going to be ok; but I didn't know how. My body felt so weak to respond and I just let myself lie as this mysterious figure cleaned my wounded and burnt body.

I heard someone say my name as they tightened their arms around me which brought my back to the present moment; I groaned again before a smile spread across my lips. I would know that voice anywhere; my perfect Benny.

"Ben?" I muttered as my eyes slowly opened. My eyes instantly landed on Ben and I felt a warmth in my chest as I filled with relief. Last time I had saw Ben I had been falling down into what felt like the abyss. But now I couldn't help but sigh being back in his strong embrace.

"Mal" he smiled as he pulled me closer to him.

"Hey you" he teased.

"I thought I was going to lose you" I said sadly as I tightened my arms weakly around Ben. I felt my arms ache in protest, but I ignored them; I needed Ben close to me. Yes I was in pain but I pushed this all to one side; yes it was distracting me but I just concentrated my eyes on Ben's.

"Same" he agreed as Ben pulled me into a hug.

"I love you " he said over my shoulder.

"I love you too" I replied as I pulled away and me and Ben smiled at each other. Me and Ben started to get lost in each other's eyes before he pushed his face closer to mine. I quickly froze as the memory of Brad pinning me down and kissing me came to my mind; and I quickly turned my face to the side so his lips caught my left cheek.

"What?" he asked and when I looked at him I watched as concern hit his eyes. I felt guilty that I was kind of taking it out on Ben; but I was suddenly hit with a wave of guilt because I was unable to stop Brad. The memory of Harry saving me then came to me and I slowly and painfully moved my head and my eyes landed on Harry and we both smiled at each other. It was at this point that I noticed that Sammy Smee was sitting next to her; and then it hit me! She was the voice that was reassuring me; she was the one who looked after me! I had to remember to thank her properly later on.

"Mal" Ben said and I turned and looked back at him. I bit down on my already painful bottom lip as I watched as panic started to show in his eyes.

"I can't" I muttered.

"I really sorry but I can't" I said sadly.

"Hey" Ben quickly replied and he pulled me towards him.

"Tell me what is wrong?" he muttered as he inched his face closer to mine.

"I can't" I shook my head. Yes I knew that I needed to tell Ben about what happened in the warehouse; but I didn't want it to be in front of everyone. Even though they probably knew anyway.

"Why?" Ben muttered.

"Everyone is here" I advised and I watched as Ben quickly looked at everyone before he looked back and nodded at me.

"At home though, right?" he wondered as he pursed his lips together.

"Yes" I confirmed as my stomach started to burn. I hated the fact that me and Ben had to go through yet another situation with Brad - hopefully that this would be the last.

For the rest of the ride to Auradon Castle me and Ben cuddled in silence; I didn't want to hurt Ben but I knew that I had to tell him what nearly happened this morning. I heard Ben tell everyone that Fairy Godmother and Doctor Cameron were waiting to help look after and heal everyone when we all returned.

I smiled at this information; as my eyes quickly swept over everyone and I noticed every cut, burn and wound on their skin. I started to feel guilty at the fact that they all had to go through this because of me. I dreaded the day that I met Brad; the amount of drama that we had all had because of that bastard was unreal. Uma was very welcome to him! They seemed to be a perfect match! I would need to make it up to everyone; even if they didn't want me to. They were my family, Harry and Sammy now included, and I would love them and do anything for them without question.

As we arrived at Auradon Castle everyone climbed out giving me and Ben more room to manoeuvre me carefully out of the car. Ben carefully slid me onto the back seat and he slid out of the car; I glanced out of the door and I saw as Belle's, Adam's eyes widened as they took in my appearance.

A wheelchair was pushed closer to the car and Ben held his hands out; I slid closer to him. My legs ached in protest and I sat on the edge of the seat. I then slowly spun around with Ben's help and lifted my arms up slowly and Ben wrapped his arms around my waist and carefully picked me up. I snuggled my head against the crux of his neck and he placed me into the wheel chair. Ben stood behind my wheelchair and he turned it and he started to push me towards Auradon Castle. I heard Belle and the Fairy Godmother gasp in shock at my appearance as Adam's and Doctor Cameron's eyes widened in shock.

"Let's get you in here my dear" Belle said sadly as Ben pushed me towards the main doors of Auradon Castle.

"We will take good care of you" Fairy Godmother promised which made me meekly smile at her.

"What on Auradon happened?" Adam asked.

"Father later" Ben said as he quickly pushed me past everyone and into Auradon Castle's main hall.