I know it's too late for a Christmas special, but this is just a story, so, it's fine. Besides, I did post a Halloween special during Christmas. Enjoy.
Wicked Christmas
December 18
It was game time in Auradon Prep Tourney Field. The Auradon Knights were facing the Moonhill Warriors. The score was tied at 3-3 with only a minute left in the game. The ball has been going back and forth between both teams, neither getting a chance to shoot. Carlos has been getting battered around, but he manages to secure the ball and get it to Jay.
Announcer: "Jay has the ball, gives it to King Ben, back to Jay, back Ben. Ben shoots. Oh! It was blocked. The Warriors take it to the other side. They're passing the ball tremendously. Here's Russell heading for the goal. But wait! Carlos tackles him. Chad has the ball with 30 seconds. Chad gives it up. Jay has the ball again. Gives it to Ben. Gives it back to Chad. Chad gives it to Jay. Back to Chad. Back to Jay. The Knights are playing catch out here! Chad gives it to Ben. Ben gives it to Chad. Chad... Wow... he spins around a Warrior trying to tackle him. Jay has the goal in sight. He shoots. Oh! It bounced off the corner, but wait... Ben is right there... and he scores! The Auradon Knights have won again. Something tells me that previous play was a game plan all along. Incredible!..."
The Warriors walk away like sore losers while the students of Auradon Prep come down from the bleachers to congratulate their team. Evie give Jay and Carlos a hug while Mal approaches Ben.
"Jay intended to miss, didn't he?" guessed Mal.
"Yup," confirmed Ben. "That way, the goalee will leave the door open."
"Smart," complimented Mal. "So, when's the next game?"
"Next year. Specifically, next month," answered Ben.
"Why?" wondered Mal.
"You didn't know? Its because of Christmas," answered Ben.
"That lame holiday?" snapped Mal.
"You never had Christmas on the Isle?" asked Ben.
"I've heard of Christmas," said Mal. "But mom tells me it's just a heroes holiday where everyone just plays in the snow and gives presents."
"Well, I guess the first thing on my to-do list for the holiday is to teach you and your friends the beauty of Christmas," said Ben.
"And what makes you think we, above all, I, will enjoy this 'holiday?'" retorted Mal.
"I promise you that you will have the best time of your life," said Ben.
"That was supposed to be my wedding day," said Mal, then started laughing.
"Best time of your life up until that point," corrected Ben.
Meanwhile...
"You guys were great!" said Evie.
"Yeah, we know," said Jay proudly.
"By the way, did you catch our winning play?" asked Carlos.
"You mean... Jay intended to miss?" asked Evie.
"Sure did," confirmed Jay. "But that was this guy's idea!" Jay pets Carlos' hair like a puppy, telling Evie the "guy" is.
"That was pretty smart," said Evie. "So when's the next game?"
"No game until next month," said Carlos. "Christmas break."
"Oh," reacted Evie. "Our first Christmas here in Auradon. Do you think it'll be fun."
"Heroes holiday or not, I'm pretty sure we're celebrating it," said Carlos. "Everyone is."
December 19
The following day, Ben wakes up to the day where he plans to teach Mal and her friends about Christmas. He was not about to celebrate the holidays without his girlfriend, and he's going to make sure she sees the beauty of Christmas. After breakfast with his parents, he immediately heads to the Auradon Prep dormitory and arrives at Mal and Evie's room. He knocks on the door and Evie answers.
"Hey, Ben," greeted Evie. "Looking for Mal?"
"You two, actually," said Ben. "It's time."
"Well, Mal's not here," said Evie. "She and Jay are at the tourney field."
"And you're still here, why?" wondered Ben.
"I needed time to freshen up for the day," answered Evie.
"Of course you are," responded Ben.
"Don't make me punch you in the face," said Evie playfully.
"So, where's Carlos?" asked Ben.
"Having breakfast with Jane and her mother," answered Evie. "I think those two are close to 'set it off.'" Evie laughed, amused with herself.
"I have to admit. It's nice to see Jane spending quality time with someone," said Ben. "Anyway, thanks Evie. Can you meet me and Mal at the castle later?"
"Of course, your highness," said Evie, bowing, before laughing again.
"I'll never get used to this," said Ben.
"Well, get use to it. You're the king now," said Evie.
Later, Ben arrives at the tourney field, where Jay was teaching Mal how to play tourney. Mal learned fast as she scores every shot she takes past Jay, leaving the former thief crashing every time. Jay stops playing because his jersey is getting covered in dust and dirt.
"Hey, guys," greeted Ben.
"Hey, cutie," greeted Mal.
"Ew, Mal, really?" reacted Jay, disgusted.
"Isn't that what couples do? Call each by nicknames?" pointed out Mal.
"Can you not do that in front of me?" said Jay.
"You hate seeing Evie and Carlos get mushy, and now you hate hearing me call Ben a cutie?" questioned Mal. "Don't you ever call Audrey, 'baby?'"
"Not really," answered Jay.
"So, your highness, what brings you here?" asked Mal, turning back to Ben.
"I did say I'd teach you guys about Christmas," reminded Ben. "Your lesson starts today."
"Do we really have to do some learning? It's a vacation," said Mal.
"A Christmas vacation," corrected Ben. "This is best holiday of the year and there is no way I'm letting you miss it."
"The idea of a snowball fight does sound fun though," said Mal.
"Well, we are in Auradon. We have to adjust to its holidays," said Jay.
"Great, now one of you get Jane and Carlos. We're starting our lesson at the castle," said Ben. "Evie's probably already there."
Mal started wondering. A sadistic smile shows up on her face. "Say, Ben, isn't there supposed to be decorations for Christmas?"
"Yeah," answered Ben. "Why?"
"Jay, you get the two lovebirds," said Mal. "Ben, how 'bout we get started on the decorations before we begin our lesson?"
"Um, sure, okay," said Ben.
...
An hour later, Mal and Ben were helping the castle staff put up the decorations in the palace. Ben's parents were helping out as well. Soon enough, Lumiere and Cogsworth enter the room with Evie, Jay, Carlos, and Ben's friends, except Doug.
"Good morning, your majesty," greeted Audrey, looking at Ben.
"Good morning, your highness," greeted Ben formally. "Where's Doug?"
"He was at his dad's house," answered Lonnie.
"Don't worry, he'll be here soon," said Chad.
"So, Jay, Chad, you guys help with the Christmas Tree. Mal, Jane, you guys help my parents put up the garlands. Lonnie, Evie, Carlos, you guys help with the ornaments," ordered Ben.
"Right away, my King," responded Mal.
Later, while Mal was helping Belle with the garlands, she noticed Evie and Carlos standing by an open door. This is what she was waiting for. She leaves Belle for a moment and picks out an ornament.
"Hey, Carlos," called Mal. "Help E put this up on the top of the door. From what I've heard, that's where this ornament is supposed to be."
"What do they call it?" asked Carlos.
"A mistletoe," answered Mal.
Carlos approaches Evie and told her about Mal's order. The two put the mistletoe above the door and Mal puts on a sly grin as she watches.
She quietly counts, "Three, two, one..." She turns around and Ben, on cue, arrives around the corner. He immediately caught sight of Evie and Carlos standing under the mistletoe.
"Um, guys," called Ben.
"Yeah, Ben?" responded Evie.
"Do you know what you're standing under?" asked Ben.
"Mal said it's called a mistletoe," said Carlos. "She told us to hang it over the door."
"But you two haven't..." Ben paused. "... you know."
"Haven't what?" asked a confused Evie.
Ben turns to Mal and asks, "They have no idea, do they?" Mal responds by shaking her head "no."
"Guys, a mistletoe is more than just an ornament," started Ben. "There is a Christmas tradition. If a boy and a girl stand under a mistletoe, they have to kiss."
"What?!" exclaimed Evie and Carlos at the same time.
"I'm sorry, guys, but unless you two kiss, you're gonna have to stand under there all day," said Ben. "If you guys ignore a Christmas tradition, that's bad. And you guys are good now, right?"
Evie and Carlos look at the mistletoe, then at each other. They stayed silent.
"Well, we did it before didn't we?" reminded Carlos with a whisper.
"I guess there's no reason we can't do it again," whispered Evie.
"So you and Doug are not an item yet?" asked Carlos, still whispering.
"No," confirmed Evie, quietly.
After a few more seconds of hesitation, Evie and Carlos pressed their lips against each other, again. Mal's grin grew bigger at the sight of this. She knew about the significance of the mistletoe and that was the reason she suggested helping with the decorations in the first place. To play a harmless prank on her two best friends. However, Evie and Carlos get too caught up in the heat of the moment and deepened the kiss. Evie's hand ends up on Carlos' cheek and Carlos' hand ends up on Evie's back.
"Guys. Guys!" called Ben.
Evie and Carlos immediately pulled themselves apart from each other.
"That was too much," said Ben.
"Sorry," apologized Carlos.
"I guess a first kiss can really get to you," said Evie.
"First kiss? But I saw you two kiss before," pointed out Ben.
"We have?" Carlos asked innocently.
"I definitely would've remembered kissing someone before," added Evie, innocently.
Ben was confused. He doesn't know if they've forgotten or they're just pretending not to remember it. Mal, on the other hand, was still wearing the grin on her face. She may not be trying to set them up anymore, but she still likes to toy with their feelings for each other. She knows this a pretty rotten thing to do, but as Mal said to Ben before, she is rotten to the core, and she always will be.
Suddenly, Doug shows up.
"Hey, guys," he greeted.
Evie and Carlos immediately jumped away from the open door, obviously not wanting Doug to know what just happened.
"So, what can I help with?" asked Doug.
"You can help these two with the ornaments," said Ben.
"Okay," said Doug. "Hey, Evie."
"Hi, Doug," said Evie.
Mal decided to walk away and continue to help Belle.
December 20
Decorating the castle took all day. Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos were heading to the castle to meet up with Ben and his friends, when they saw a change in the weather. It was snowing.
"Look at this guys. It's beautiful," started Evie.
Carlos takes off his gloves and lets some snow drop on his hand. It felt cold, but it felt great. "You're right. It is."
"It's just falling snow. What's so special about it?" questioned Jay.
"This," said Mal. All of a sudden, a snowball covers Jay's face. Mal started laughing.
"You think that's funny?" asked Jay as he wiped the snow off his face.
"It kinda is," said Mal, continuing to laugh at herself.
The four continue to the castle until Evie saw something buried in the snow. It was a tiny blue gem.
"Evie! C'mon," called Mal.
"Coming," responded Evie. She hides the gem in her hand as she proceeds to the castle.
Inside, the four ex-villains begin their Christmas lessons with Ben.
"So, the first thing you should know, Christmas is more than just another holiday. It's more than just snow, parties, food, and lights. It's a special time of the year where you get to spend it with your family," started Ben.
"Just like Family Day?" interrupted Mal.
"This isn't a fancy-type of Family Day, Mal. Christmas is time you treasure the friends and family you have. It's the end of the year and you should be happy that those who love you have been there for you all year long," said Ben. Suddenly, his voice turned to sorrow. "You never know when the one's you love won't be there with you anymore."
"I'm sorry," said Mal. "I also wish I met your grandfather."
"You would've loved him," said Ben. "Christmas is the time you cherish every moment with those you care about. You can't miss it because, as I said before, it's the best holiday of the year. Trust me. You'll love it. Have I ever let you down?"
"No," said Mal. "No, you haven't."
"And what makes you think I will this time?" asked Ben.
"Ben, this is new for me. Halloween has been more of my holiday. But this Christmas thing. I maybe going soft, but I'm still rotten to the core," said Mal. "I'm not saying you'll let me down. I'm saying that I might let you down."
"Well, allow me to make sure that doesn't happen," responded Ben.
"So, what's first?" asked Evie.
"Auradon's Christmas Charity," answered Ben. "Every Christmas, we visit the orphanage to give gifts to the needy children."
"Orphanage? Needy children? That sounds odd around here," said Mal.
"Auradon isn't perfect," said Ben. "But mom and dad always make sure everyone wears a smile on their face every day."
Meanwhile, Lumiere was whispering something to Jane.
"Um, Ben," started Jane. "We have a problem. Sofia's gone missing."
"What?" everyone exclaimed at the same time.
"The last time anyone saw her, she was driving away on her car, but that was yesterday. No one has seen her since," said Jane.
"Maybe she's going back to her family for Christmas," guessed Chad.
"Lonnie, didn't she say anything before she left?" asked Doug.
"She never told me she was leaving," answered Lonnie.
"So... do we head to the orphanage, or look for our missing princess?" wondered Sofia.
"We can do both," said Ben. He looks back at Lumiere and tells him, "Call Fairy God Mother."
Ten minutes later, Lumiere and Cogsworth return with Fairy God Mother.
"What's the situation, your majesty?" asked Fairy God Mother.
"Sofia's missing," answered Ben. "Can you find her?"
"Well, first, I need something of hers," said Fairy God Mother.
"Taken care of," said Lonnie.
It was Lonnie's turn to leave and return this time. She came back with Sofia's diary.
"Is that her diary?" asked Mal.
"Yeah," confirmed Lonnie. "But don't worry, I haven't looked in it. Besides I need to find the key to unlock it, and who knows where she hid that."
"So, what's Fairy God Mother going to do?" asked Carlos.
"Something simple," said Fairy God Mother. She takes out her magic wand. She started waving it and says, "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!" She casts a spell on the diary and it started glowing and floating.
"What exactly are you doing?" asked Jay.
"Location Spell," said Fairy God Mother. "Just touch it and you will be teleported to where the owner is."
"So, who's staying behind for the charity and who's going after Sofia?" wondered Evie.
"Ben, you guys go," said Mal. "You wanted us to enjoy our Christmas, so let us."
"Are you sure you can trust these four to handle a bunch of kids?" wondered Audrey. Realizing how it sounds, she looks at the VKs and said, "No offense."
"None taken," said Jay.
"Ben took me to a children's playground on our last date. I think we can manage," assured Mal.
"Shall I keep an eye on them, your majesty?" asked Fairy God Mother.
"That won't be necessary," said Ben. "Mal is more than responsible enough to do the job."
"Just to let you know, Ben. The spell can take you back here the same way it can transport you. Just touch it," instructed Fairy God Mother.
Ben, Audrey, Chad, Lonnie, Jane, and Doug all touch the floating diary and they vanish with it. They are transported into a snowy forest. They released the diary and it remained glowing and floating.
"Alright, we're here. So what do we do now?" asked Chad.
"Find Sofia. Duh," sassed Audrey.
"Look, guys. Footprints," said Doug. He saw footprints on the snow.
"How can you be sure they're Sofia's?" questioned Jane.
"The diary took us here, didn't it?" reminded Lonnie. "It makes sense Sofia's nearby."
"Let's hurry up and find her. I don't want to be leaving little children at the hands of someone like Mal," said Audrey.
"You two are never going to get along, aren't you?" complained Ben.
Audrey didn't respond but followed the footprints. The rest followed her. Twenty minutes later, they're still walking and Sofia was still nowhere to be seen. To make matters worse, the kids began to get tired.
"All this walking is killing me," complained Audrey.
"Um, Doug?..." uttered Jane. Doug was nowhere to found as well. After a few seconds of looking around, Doug showed up, crawling on the snow, exhausted.
"Where have you been?" asked Chad.
"Got tired... Fell down... rested for a moment," explained Doug, trying to catch his breath.
"Oh, for crying out loud." Audrey took a deep breath and shouted. "Sofia! Sofia!"
"Audrey?" The kids heard a familiar voice. Coming out from behind a tree is Sofia. Her hair was covered in snow and she was rubbing a leaf on her arm. "Hey, guys."
"Sofia, what are you doing out here?" asked Ben.
"That's private. All I can say is my journey here was for nothing," said Sofia. "I lost something."
"What?" asked Ben.
"A crystal. Blue and very small," answered Sofia.
"And why the leaf?" asked Doug.
Sofia takes the leaf off her arm and everyone saw a cut.
"You're coming home right now," ordered Ben politely. "Let Fairy God Mother heal that."
"I was gonna head back anyway," said Sofia.
Sooner that day, Sofia and the Auradon kids returned to the castle. While Sofia's cut is being treated, Ben and the rest head straight for the orphanage. Suddenly, they heard screaming inside.
"Oh no!" exclaimed Audrey, fearing the worst. Everyone, except Ben, rushed inside the orphanage.
Inside, instead of seeing something like Mal cursing a child, they instead see Mal using her magic to make a little girl fly, hence the screaming, only she was screaming with joy instead of fear. The Auradon kids sighed in relief. Ben showed up. They saw what else was happening. Carlos was giving out food to the children, Evie was giving beauty tips to some girls, and Jay was playing games with some boys. The heroes kids all smiled, especially Ben.
He looks at Audrey and nudged her on the shoulder as he said, "And you were worried for a second."
Ben approached Mal and the smile on his face tells her that he is proud of her. After setting the girl down, Mal and Ben decided to have a moment alone. Meanwhile, Audrey and Lonnie help Evie, Chad plays ball with Jay and the kids, and Jane and Doug help Carlos distribute the food.
"Good start," said Jane.
"Thanks," responded Carlos.
The two stared at each other's eyes for a while, which is starting to make Doug feel uncomfortable being literally in between them, so he awkwardly walks away.
"You don't look too happy," started Lonnie, talking to Doug.
"Being inside the love circle is too much for me to take," said Doug.
Lonnie smiled, amused.
Mal and Ben were kindly treated to the dining room.
"I see you haven't forgotten your lesson," started Ben.
"Those little monsters are actually starting to grow on me," said Mal. "So, what's tomorrow's lesson?"
"Having fun in the snow," answered Ben.
Mal smiled.
December 21
The next lesson for the Descendants was learning how to have fun on the holidays. Mal has always been intrigued by the sound of a snowball fight and she was about to experience it for the first time. Mal and her friends meet up with the Auradon kids at the park.
Ben speaks up. "Okay, here are the rules. Get hit, you're out. Last one standing wins."
The teenagers spread out to find a hiding spot and prepare their snowballs. Sofia throws a pebble into the lake and it signals everyone that the battle begins. Everyone comes out of their hiding spots and started throwing snowballs, but no one is getting hit, yet. Doug hides behind a bench. He takes a deep breath and jumps out, only to get pelted by three snowballs almost simultaneously. The snowballs came from Mal, Carlos, and Lonnie. Doug is out.
Audrey was hiding behind a tree. She peers around it to see Jane hiding behind a post. Audrey tip-toes out from behind the tree and throws the snowball, hitting Jane in the back. Jane is out. Audrey's moment of celebration was interrupted when she felt something cold hit her in the back of her head. She turned around and saw Mal. Audrey is out.
Jay and Carlos were throwing snowballs at each other, but not one of them was getting hit. Jay throws a snowball at Carlos, but he tucks and rolls to dodge it. Carlos throws a snowball at Jay, but he dodges it with a spinning jump. As he descends, a white projectile hits him in the face. Jay is out.
"This game is about quick wits, not style," said Carlos.
Evie was continuously throwing snowballs at Chad, who was hiding behind a bush. He comes out and throws a snowball, but it only makes contact with another snowball thrown by Evie. A snowball zooms past in front of Chad's face. Chad turns his head to see Ben nearby. Remembering who his target is, he turns back to Evie in time to duck from an incoming snowball. Chad throws a snowball at Ben to scare him away and then throws one at Evie. The blue-haired narcissist runs away and hides behind a post. She saw Chad hiding behind a tree, directly under a branch filled with overhanging snow. Evie throws a snowball high and it hits the snow on the branch.
"Ha! You missed," taunted Chad. Suddenly, a huge pile of snow drops on him. Chad is out.
"Looks like you're out," mocked Evie.
"Hey, you didn't hit me with a snowball. This doesn't count," protested Chad.
"Actually it does," said Ben. "Hey, Evie. Catch!" Ben throws a snowball at Evie, but the VK dodged it. The two ran away opposite from each other while Chad tries to dig himself out of the snow pile.
Mal was sneaking from one hiding spot to another, searching for Lonnie. Mal had a snowball in both her hands as she remained alert. She hid behind a tree and kept listening for signs of the enemy. She heard a sound of a bush. She comes out from behind the tree and immediately threw a snowball, only it wasn't Lonnie she hit. It was Carlos. Carlos clutches his chest in pain and falls to ground like he was dying. Carlos is out.
"Do you have to get dramatic?" asked Mal.
"I'm staying like this until the battle is over," said Carlos as he continued playing dead. Mal rolls her eyes in response.
Ben was hiding behind a bush keeping an eye out for Evie, or anyone. He gets up and hides behind a tree. Unbeknownst to him, Lonnie was hiding in the same tree, just on the opposite side. They started circling around the tree, but before they could bump into each other, they were both hit in the face with snowballs. Ben and Lonnie are out.
Wiping their faces clean, Ben and Lonnie immediately saw each other. They also saw their assailants. Ben's was Evie and Lonnie's was Mal.
"Looks like it's just the two of you," pointed out Ben.
Evie was about to throw a snowball at Mal, but a snowball behind her was floating in the air and hits her in the back of her head. Evie is out.
"Hey! You used magic. That's not fair," exclaimed Evie.
"On the contrary, Evie, it is fair," said Ben. "As you recall, the only rules in this game are get hit, you're out, and the last one standing wins. I never said no cheating."
"I thought you Auradonians like playing fair," said Evie.
"It's a snowball fight. Not a Tourney game," said Lonnie.
"So the only game good guys can cheat in is a snowball fight?" questioned Evie.
"Pretty much," confirmed Ben. "Hey, Mal. I didn't know you could do ice magic. Maleficent could never do that."
"That's because I don't," said Mal. "I can't create ice and snow, but I can manipulate it. It's like levitating that little girl."
"But what about Betram? You turned him into ice. If you don't have ice magic, how did you do it?" wondered Ben.
"Simple. Lowered his body temperature, and his skin got the message," explained Mal.
Now that the game is over, everyone gathers around, except for Carlos. He was still playing dead. Evie had a mischievous idea. She drags Jane to Carlos. Evie kneels down and pulls Jane down so she'll do the same. Evie kisses Carlos on the cheek before immediately running away. Carlos rubs his cheek and opens his eyes. He saw Jane.
"Did you just kiss me?" asked Carlos.
Jane looks back at Evie. Her nod told Jane what she was supposed to answer.
"Kind of," answered Jane.
"Weird," reacted Carlos. "Usually that's Evie job."
"Alright, I gotta head back to the castle. Who knows if I have some duties to attend to," said Ben before departing with Audrey, Chad, and Lonnie.
Mal looks at Evie and said, "That was mischievous of you."
"Mischief in my blood, remember?" reminded Evie.
"And that's why you're my best friend," said Mal. They fist-bump each other.
...
Hours later, it was night time in Auradon so everyone turned their Christmas lights on. At the park, Carlos was taking Jane out on a date. This time, they were building a snowman. The snowman was based on Queen Elsa's first live creation, Olaf.
"Are you sure about this? He might come to life," joked Jane.
"If he did, he can give you a warm hug," joked Carlos as well. They both laughed.
"Can I ask you something?" started Jane. "Evie kisses you on the cheek all the time?"
"It's her way of showing affection," said Carlos. "But if you're thinking what I think you're thinking..."
"No, no, I get it," interrupted Jane. "Doug told us that you told him about your 'love' for Evie, but you want to move on."
"She doesn't feel the same way, so I gave up... but... she wants me to find love," said Carlos.
"Considering that you're the only one of your friends not in a relationship, I can see why," said Jane.
"Do we have to bring Evie up every time we're on a date?" questioned Carlos.
"It's just hard to get to know you if Evie is the one who... you know," said Jane.
"Not everything about me is because of Evie," protested Carlos. "I get scared, that's me. I get shy, that's me. I love chocolate, that's me."
Jane wore a smile on her face that says she's embarrassed and amused. Embarrassed of bringing up the topic of Evie, and amused because of Carlos' protest. She received a snowball to the face.
"So much for being a gentleman," remarked Jane.
"I'm not Ben," responded Carlos.
He wipes off the last bit of snow on Jane's face and places his hand on her chin, making her face him. The begin leaning towards each other, but they stopped when they heard someone say...
"Carlos!"
It was Mal. She happened to see him with his hand still on Jane's chin and their faces still a few inches from each other.
"Sorry," apologized Mal. "I was, uh, coming to ask you to fix my laptop, but I guess now isn't the right time. I'm leaving now." Mal walked away, feeling awkward. Carlos and Jane looked back at each other.
"Do you... still want to go on?" asked Jane.
"No. The moment's ruined," answered Carlos.
After a brief, awkward silence, Carlos spoke up. "So... um... I'm just guessing here... were you always alone on Christmas?"
"Most times, but, of course, I spend it with my mother," answered Jane. "Can I ask you? How come no one celebrates Christmas on the Isle?"
"The villains think it's just a holiday for heroes," answered Carlos. "Besides, sharing, caring, and singing jolly songs. That's not villain."
"Speaking of songs, have you heard of the song, 'Jingle Bells?'" asked Jane.
"No," answered Carlos.
Jane takes out her phone and started playing the song. Pretty soon, Carlos and Jane began singing the song together. Once the song ended, Carlos and Jane started laughing.
December 22
The next morning, Ben and his parents were heading to the living room to discuss about the Christmas Party coming two days away. What they didn't expect to see was a certain purple-haired sorceress sleeping on the couch. They also saw her sketch pad. Belle picked it up and saw Mal's unfinished sketch of what looks like to be the park during a snowy weather.
Ben started shaking Mal's shoulder in an attempt to wake her up. "Mal. Wake up. It's morning."
Mal's eyes slowly opened and the first sight she saw was Ben. "Good morning, Benny-Boo," she said quietly, still tired.
"Benny-Boo?" questioned Beast.
"I thought that was Audrey's nickname for you," said Belle.
"Yeah, but she got used to it," said Ben. "But she came up with her own nicknames for me, like Benny-Bear."
"Why?" questioned Beast.
"Teddy bear, Benny-Bear. Doesn't it sound familiar?" pointed out Mal.
"Point taken," responded Beast.
"So, Mal, what are you doing here?" asked Ben.
"And how did you get in here? No one informed us of a visitor last night," wondered Beast.
"First, I came to ask if you knew someone who can fix my laptop. Second, I used magic. Duh," answered Mal. "When I got here, you were already asleep. I decided to stay here for the night. Sorry."
"That's okay," assured Ben. "You're always welcome to my home."
"Is that because I'm your future wife?" joked Mal as she started chuckling.
"You haven't proposed, haven't you?" wondered Beast.
"No," answered Ben. "Besides, legal age for marriage is 18. I'm still 16."
"I'll be counting every second," said Mal dreamily.
Belle and Beast chuckles, amused.
"Why didn't you ask Carlos to fix your laptop?" asked Ben.
"He was busy having a kissing session with Jane," answered Mal. "Well, actually, they never started because I intervened."
"Jane? But I thought he and Evie are dating," said Belle suddenly.
"Wait, why would you think that?" asked Mal.
"We saw them in the garden a couple months," said Beast.
"Those two are pathetic," said Mal.
"You sound irritated," pointed out Belle.
"Never mind," said Mal. "I'll be going. Can I have my pad back?"
"What's the magic word?..." reminded Belle.
Mal sighs. "Can I have my pad back... please?" Belle gives the sketch pad back to Mal.
Ben remembered something. "Oh, Mal, I know someone who can help..."
"Oh, never mind, Ben," interrupted Mal. "I'm sure Carlos is available right now."
"Actually, Mal, maybe you could stay here for a moment," said Ben.
"Why?" asked Mal.
"We were going to talk about the Christmas party. Maybe you can help us," said Ben.
"Hold on a second." Mal takes out her phone, texts a message, and puts it back in her pocket. "Okay, I'm staying."
...
Meanwhile, Evie was in her room brushing her hair in front of her mirror when she heard a knock on the door.
"Come in," she said.
The door opened and Carlos let himself in.
"Oh, hey, Carlos. What're you doing here?" asked Evie.
"Mal texted me to fix her laptop," answered Carlos. He saw Mal's laptop on her bed. He picks it up, but before he walks out of the room, Evie asked a question.
"So, how did it go with Jane last night?" she asked.
"How did you know about that?" asked Carlos.
"Heard you rehearsing," said Evie.
"Well..." Carlos paused. "We almost... kissed."
"Really?!" exclaimed Evie delightfully. "Then why didn't you?"
"Mal," answered Carlos. He gestured to the laptop to explain why. "What about you? Did you and Doug go out last night?"
"Not so much as 'go out,' but hanged out anyway," answered Evie. "He taught me this Christmas song called Jingle Bells."
"Jane taught me that too," said Carlos. "We sang it together."
"So it seems you're really enjoying Christmas, aren't you?" said Evie.
"Absolutely," confirmed Carlos. "I don't how I could've lived without this holiday."
"Just wait a few more days. It's about to get bigger," said Evie. "Maybe you can throw in some of your chocolate treats."
"Be careful. I don't want you becoming a chocoholic," said Carlos in a joking manner.
"You eat chocolate practically every day," pointed out Evie.
"I brush my teeth three times a day," retorted Carlos.
"Okay, pearly whites, I think you should just get started on the laptop," said Evie.
"If you're going to address me by a name, just go with 'snowflake' or 'snowball.' It fits my hair and the holiday," said Carlos before leaving the room.
Evie can only smile as she proceeded brushing her hair.
December 23
Lonnie was at the store looking for a gift for her roommate, Sofia. She happens to bump into Chad.
"Oh, hey, Chad," greeted Lonnie.
"Hey," greeted Chad. "W-what are you doing here?"
"Buying a gift for Sofia," answered Lonnie. "What are you doing here?
"Buying a gift for," answered Chad.
"For who?" asked Lonnie.
"I'd rather not say. It's a surprise," said Chad.
"Mind if I you stay with me?" asked Lonnie. "I'm really nervous."
"You don't need an excuse for me to be right by your side," said Chad with a flirtatious tone.
"We talked about this. Don't use that tone on me," reminded Lonnie.
"Sorry," apologized Chad. "You know how I was with girls before you."
"Like tricking Evie into doing your homework?" remarked Lonnie.
"Hey, I'm not cheating anymore. I'm actually trying to improve on my studies," replied Chad.
"Just like Audrey trying to be less self-centered," mentioned Lonnie.
"Like I said to Evie before, she and her friends aren't the only ones who need to change," said Chad. "The way we treated them was unfair and unacceptable."
"I was never cruel to them," protested Lonnie. "Just you, Audrey, and Jane. I, on the other hand, sympathized their not-so-pleasant childhood."
"Are we here to talk about how bad I treated the kids from the Isle, or are we here Christmas shopping?" said Chad.
"Sorry, I guess it's just that... they were miserable on the Isle and the way everyone here in Auradon treated them just made them feel worse," said Lonnie.
"Well, those days are over," said Chad, only to receive a glare from Lonnie. Chad corrected himself. "Okay, maybe Evie and I still have some issues. Audrey and Mal still get on each other's throats. But we're working on it."
Lonnie wore a big grin on her face in slight amusement and Chad only responded by putting his arm around Lonnie.
...
Meanwhile, back in Auradon Prep dormitory, Evie was visiting Doug to learn more Christmas songs. She learned "Joy to the World" and "Twelve Days of Christmas."
...Four collie birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree.
Evie just finished the last part of the song. The smile Doug was wearing tells Evie that she sang wonderfully.
"I can just hear you sing all day," said Doug.
"I would if I wanted to," responded Evie.
"So, what are you wearing for the Christmas party tomorrow?" asked Doug.
"I can't tell you. It's a secret," said Evie.
"Well, I guess I'm keeping my outfit a secret as well," said Doug.
"This sure is great. Christmas and everything. To think, I spend the holidays learning beauty tips from my mother," said Evie.
"Isn't that like... every day?" questioned Doug.
"I know," said Evie and then started laughing. "But still, this holiday is wonderful. It helps me truly understand how meaningful it is to be around the people I love."
"That's what Ben wants you and your friends to realize," said Doug.
"So, Doug, I heard about this Santa Claus person. Can you tell me more about him?" asked Evie.
"Well, Santa Claus lives in the North Pole. He's, like, well... what the Easter Bunny is to Easter. Every Christmas, he flies around the world with his flying reindeer, delivering gifts to little children while they're asleep," explained Doug.
"Seriously? That's creepy. It's like a thief sneaking into you're house," responded Evie.
"Not really. It's what he does," said Doug. "Children write him letters of what they want for Christmas. The following morning, they find exactly what they wanted."
"Do they leave the door open for him?" asked Evie.
"No, he enters through the chimney," said Doug.
"I've seen the pictures. How can he fit?" questioned Evie.
"No one really knows what he looks like, because no one has ever seen him," said Doug.
"He lives in the North Pole, so why doesn't anyone ever see him?" asked Evie.
"People have tried to, but no one ever has," said Doug.
"Well, I think he's a very kind man," said Evie.
"You're not bummed about not getting gifts from him when you were a child?" questioned Doug.
"Not really," answered Evie. "I pretty much have everything I could ever ask for. Well, almost everything."
"What else is missing?" asked Doug.
"Carlos happy," answered Evie.
Doug was confused. "Isn't he already..."
Evie cut him off, saying, "Yes, but love is all he needs. That's why I've been helping him with Jane."
"You're really going to help him move on," said Doug, until he realized what he spoke about.
"Move on?" questioned Evie.
"Uh... never mind," said Doug, trying to dismiss the subject.
"No, no, I'd like hear more about this," said Evie.
Trying to excuse himself, Doug said, "Um, I just realized. Ben needs me to help him with the... uh... food for the party. I'll see you later." Doug got up and immediately left the room. He shows his head on the open doorway to tell Evie, "Lock up before you leave." He closes the door and leaves.
Evie was left sitting on the bed, confused.
"Move on?" she questioned again.
...
Sofia, meanwhile, was in her room, busy trying to think when and where she could've lost the crystal. Sofia eventually gave up and lied down on her bed in agony. Suddenly, her laptop beeped. She was receiving a video call. She answers it and she finds herself video-chatting with her family from Enchancia.
"Hi, Sofia." The royal family greeted her.
"Hi," greeted Sofia. "Why are you calling?"
"We just wanted to say Merry Christmas, dear," said Queen Miranda.
"And also, we missed you," added James.
"Everyone in Enchancia misses you," said King Roland.
"I know," said Sofia.
"By the way. Guess who's here?" Queen Miranda moved and let Jade and Ruby show up in the picture.
"Hi, Sofia," they greeted.
"Jade! Ruby!" exclaimed Sofia. "Nice to see you."
"We could say the same," said Ruby.
"Except it's better if you're really here," finished Jade with slight sorrow.
"I wish I could be there for Christmas, but... I'm sorry," said Sofia.
"That's okay, Sofia. We understand," said Roland.
"This is your first Christmas with your new friends and we want you to be happy," said Miranda.
"So, how is it in Auradon Prep?" asked Amber.
"It's amazing," replied Sofia.
"And what do you think about the VKs?" asked Jade.
"Well, they're great," answered Sofia. "Sure, they may be 'rotten to the core,' as they would say, but they have good hearts."
"I'd hate to leave Enchancia, but I would love to go Auradon Prep," said Amber. "After all, you sound like you're having a good time."
"I really wish you were here," said Sofia. "I miss you."
"We miss you too, Sofia," said Miranda.
"Wait, what is that mark on your arm?" asked Amber, mentioning the red mark on Sofia's arm.
"I was exploring a forest and I got a cut from a tree branch, but I'm alright. That was two days ago," answered Sofia.
"What were you doing in a forest?" asked Roland.
"Sorry, that's my little secret," said Sofia.
"Well, next time, be sure someone you have someone to keep an eye on you," said Roland, worried.
"Dad, I can handle myself. I'm sixteen," said Sofia.
"I know, but I'm your father. I want to make sure my precious little daughter is safe," responded Roland.
"So, anything new in Enchancia's Christmas Party?" asked Sofia.
"Well, Amber is trying on a new dress. Is that news?" joked James.
"Hey!" reacted Amber, offended. "Well, James is training his monkey for a performance. Does that sound interesting?"
"Okay, now that wasn't nice," responded an offended James.
"Well, maybe you should watch what you say next time," said Amber.
"Well, maybe you should watch your attitude," retaliated James.
The sight of fighting was never pleasant for Sofia, but the way James and Amber fought was, for some reason, amusing for her. After a brief laugher, she tells them, "Break it up, you two. I've been playing peacekeeper all year long and I'd like a break."
"Sorry," apologized the royal twins.
"Oh, where's Mr. Cedric?" asked Sofia.
"He's busy, as always," said Roland, though he was putting a little sarcasm on his last two words.
"What about Baileywick? Can I say hi?" asked Sofia.
"Baileywick, come over here, please," called out Roland.
"Right away, you majesty," responded Baileywick. "What do you need?"
"I need you to say hello to an old friend," said Roland, gesturing to the screen.
"Oh! Good to see you, Princess Sofia," greeted Baileywick, bowing.
"Hi, Baileywick," greeted Sofia. "How's the job?"
"Same as always, but I'm happy to be in the king's service," responded Baileywick.
"Are you sure you can't come back for Christmas, Sofia?" asked Ruby.
"I'm really, really sorry, guys, but I want to stay," said Sofia. "I'll send you a postcard, though."
"We'll be waiting for it," replied Jade.
"Well, we'd love to talk all day, Sofia, but I'm afraid it's time to get back to planning for the party," apologized Roland.
"I understand," said Sofia. "I'll see you all. I love you."
"We love you, too," said Miranda.
"And Merry Christmas!" greeted Sofia.
"Merry Christmas!" greeted her friends and family.
Sofia cancels the video chat and went back to lying down in bed, but this time, she was wearing a smile on her face. She was happy to talk with her family and friends. Although, she wishes she was actually talking to them in person, but she remains committed to her reason for staying in Auradon Prep, and even though she misses Enchancia so much, she will keep her promise to the Enchantress.
December 24
It was time for Auradon's Christmas Party. Just like any other party, it was held at Castle Beast. There were Christmas decorations everywhere, delicious food, a little bit of snow, and a 20-foot-tall Christmas tree, topped with a very bright star. Everyone showed up wearing what you would see people wearing at a ball, but everyone was trying different colors.
Everyone's mouths gaped open when they saw their king and his girlfriend arrive. Ben was wearing a tuxedo with a new shade of blue and a bright yellow scarf. Mal was wearing a sparkling black dress, a purple scarf, a jewel-encrusted bracelet, and a new hairstyle.
"Wow, Mal, cool hair," complimented Lonnie.
"Thanks," replied Mal. "Evie did it."
"Speaking of Evie, where is she?" asked Ben.
"And Carlos?" added Mal.
"No idea," answered Jay.
"Not a clue," answered Audrey.
"I think I know," said Lonnie, pointing at the incoming villain kids they were just talking about.
Evie was dragging Carlos and the latter was trying to break free of her grip. The two seemed to be arguing about something, until Carlos hangs his head and Evie drags him again. They showed themselves to their friends.
"Hey, guys and gals," greeted Evie.
"Hey, E," greeted Mal. "What took you so long?"
"Mr. Snow Drift here drifted to sleep. I had to drag him out of bed," started Evie.
"And then you dragged me to your room to try the tuxedo you bought me," continued Carlos. Evie bought him a white tuxedo and black scarf with white polka dots.
"Then he tried to run back to his room," continued Evie.
"Then she sprayed me with the sleeping perfume," continued Carlos.
"By the time he woke up, I had to drag him here," finished Evie.
"Why do have to celebrate Christmas Eve past 10 o'clock?" complained Carlos.
"That's how these Christmas parties work, Carlos," said Ben.
"You party all night until midnight," added Audrey.
"Why?" asked Carlos.
"You know midnight is, like, the next day. And the next day is Christmas," said Mal.
"Jane, can you watch over him, please?" pleaded Evie.
"Sure," responded Jane.
Evie pushes the still-sleepy Carlos towards Jane and walks up to Doug.
"So, how do I look?" asked Evie. She was wearing a glittered white dress, a red scarf, and a pair of red gloves.
"You look amazing," said Doug.
"Thanks," replied Evie. "You look great too."
"Thanks," replied Doug. He was wearing an apple green jacket that covered a light green tux, and he was also wearing a couple of snow mittens.
"But I have to ask, why the mittens?" asked Evie.
"It's cold," answered Doug.
"Well, that's why everyone is wearing either a scarf or a jacket," pointed out Evie.
"So, we got ninety minutes until midnight. Let's make this count," declared Jay.
All night long, everyone was simply having fun while they wait for midnight. Whether it was snowball fights, eating cookies, or listening to Sofia play the guitar, it seems that this Christmas Eve treat tasted like any other, except four cups of rotten goodness was added to recipe.
Ben and Mal are currently walking to the balcony to watch the joy of everyone from above. Ben looked at Mal and she looked back at him. She feels that he was waiting for her to say something. After sighing, she spoke up.
"Okay, Ben, I admit it. Christmas is beautiful," she said.
"I knew you'd love it," said Ben.
"I should've known better that you wouldn't let me down," said Mal. "Yet."
"Very funny," responded Ben.
They reached the door to the balcony, until Mal realized something. "Wait," she said. She unleashes a magic blast and destroys the mistletoe hanging over the door. "Nice try, your majesty."
"It was worth a shot," replied Ben.
"I know you're eager, but remember, I choose when we do it," said Mal, emphasizing "I."
"As you wish, you maliciousness," joked Ben.
"Very funny," responded Mal with sarcasm.
They looked down from the balcony and watched everyone be merry as midnight closes in.
"Has any one of our friends met our 'guest' yet?" asked Ben.
"No," answered Mal. "But I think they will."
Ben stares at the full moon for a moment before looking at Mal.
"Can you believe it's been six months since you first arrived here?" started Ben.
"Why? Does it feel like a lifetime to you?" asked Mal.
"Actually, it does," answered Ben.
"Well, sorry if I don't feel the same way," said Mal. "But that mean doesn't I'm not happy to be here with you."
"If you wish to return to the Isle, just give me the word," joked Ben.
Mal giggled, clearly amused.
"Sometimes, I wish we were 18. You would've proposed already," said Mal.
"You're right, I would," said Ben. "But we'll just have to endure the waiting."
"Besides, I'm pretty sure Evie is going to go crazy making me beautiful for the wedding. I think I'd like to not go through that for a long time," said Mal.
Ben smiles in amusement. "Well, I'm just happy that you're enjoying Christmas."
"Yeah. Thanks Ben," said Mal. "You've really helped me and my friends see the beauty of this holiday."
"I'd do anything for you guys," said Ben. "I'd do anything for my people."
"So, how's being King?" asked Mal.
"A lot of responsibility to take in, but my parents say I'm doing great," answered Ben.
"Especially for a sixteen-year-old," remarked Mal humorously.
"And you're... surprisingly... bad for a good guy," responded Ben, trying to act rotten.
"That's more a compliment," said Mal. "Don't try to play these games, your highness. It doesn't suit you."
"Sorry," apologized Ben.
"You don't have to act mean to get the my attention. You already did that when you confessed your feelings for me," said Mal.
"I know I've asked this before, but I'll ask again. Do you love me?" asked Ben.
Mal hesitated to answer, not knowing what to say. "I maybe beginning to understand the meaning of love, but I still don't know how it feels. I mean, I know I'm in love with you, but I don't if I love you."
"Well, the only person who can tell you that you truly love someone... is you," said Ben.
Mal puts on another smile. She never thought someone like Ben could make her so happy when she has been partially miserable her entire life.
Meanwhile, back on the ground, Carlos and Jane were playing in the snow, specifically having a snowball fight. Their fun was interrupted when Carlos bumped into someone while running.
"Sorry," apologized Carlos. When he saw the person he bumped into, he recognized her. He was shocked. It was Harley, Queen of Hearts' daughter. "You!" exclaimed Carlos.
"Yes, me," confirmed Harley.
"Hey, guys, Harley's here!" called out Carlos.
Evie, Jay, Audrey, Chad, Lonnie, and Doug all gathered around Carlos, Jane, and the unexpected guest. They were very shocked at the presence of a villain kid who they assumed was locked up.
"What are you doing out here and not in prison?" started Audrey.
"His majesty and his girlfriend were kind enough to let me out," answered Harley. "My freedom is their Christmas gift."
"So, you're rehabilitated?" asked Evie.
"Absolutely," answered Harley. "Sure, I still have the habits of a 'VK,' as you would call it, but I've been taking goodness classes in prison. It's actually been working for me."
"Prove it," dared Audrey.
"Challenge me," responded Harley.
Carlos whispered something to Jay. Carlos started acting that he was just walking buy, until Jay tripped him, causing Jay to fall face-first into the snow. Harley immediately ran to him and offered a hand. Carlos takes her hand and she pulls him up.
"Let's try one more test," said Lonnie. She whispers into Audrey' ear.
"Hey, where did you get that dress? From the clown store?" Audrey pretended to insult Harley.
Harley didn't respond violently. She just said, "No, actually Mal chose it for me. Wait, was that a test?"
"Yeah," said Audrey. "But don't worry. I didn't mean it. That dress look great. I mean, it's so you."
"Thank you," replied Harley. Mal picked her a black dress decorated with a heart.
"So, has Ben chosen a roommate for you?" asked Evie.
"Yeah. Abigail," answered Harley.
"The daughter of Queen of Hearts is rooming with the daughter of Alice?" questioned Chad, surprised.
"Hello! The daughter of Evil Queen is dating the son of Dopey. Is this such a surprise?" replied Harley.
"Well... yeah," answered Doug.
"But the fact that our mothers are arch-enemies is the reason Ben set us up," explained Harley.
"So, how have you two been?" asked Carlos.
"Well, it was rough at first. Her being scared of a new villain kid at school, of course. But after some talking and a game of cards, we became friends," answered Harley.
"Let me guess. Cards are her thing," guessed Audrey.
"Yeah. She's the best card player on the Isle," said Jay.
"Even as a villain kid, I never had to cheat to be the best," boasted Harley.
"Strategy was her key," explained Carlos. "Which also explains how she came up with such a brilliant plan to help her mother take over Auradon."
"Can we not bring up the past?" reacted Harley.
"Hey, Harley, c'mon!" called out Abigail.
"Well, I gotta go. See you, guys," said Harley before she walked away to rejoin with her roommate.
"She really has changed," said Jane.
"Three months in prison and she comes out a different person," added Chad.
"Hey, what about us? We changed in just a month," said Jay.
"Like you guys have changed," remarked Audrey. "No offense, superstar."
"Hey, at least we're not trying to steal Fairy God Mother's wand," pointed out Jay.
"That's okay, Audrey. We know we're still bad," said Evie.
"We're still rotten to the core," added Carlos. "We can change our paths, but not the who we are."
"And that doesn't bother you?" wondered Lonnie.
"No," answered the three VKs simultaneously.
Later that night, there was only two minutes until midnight. Everyone was still wide awake and enjoying themselves. Evie was having a cup of Carlos' famous chocolate ice cream when she saw Sofia standing all alone watching the moon. She decided to approach her.
"Hey, princess, what's the matter?" started Evie.
"Don't let me ruin your night," said Sofia.
Evie puts her hand and Sofia's shoulder and said, "C'mon."
"Okay. Let's just say..." She sighed, not knowing how explain herself. "Do you remember the day I was missing?"
"Who wouldn't?" responded Evie.
"Let's just say I had to go somewhere, but I was missing something I needed," said Sofia.
"What is it?" asked Evie.
"A blue crystal," answered Sofia.
Evie almost choked on her ice cream when she heard what Sofia said. "That crystal wouldn't happen to be as small as thumbnail, wouldn't it?"
"Actually, it is," confirmed Sofia. "Wait, you've seen it?"
"Hold this," said Evie as she gave her ice cream bowl to Sofia. She takes out her mirror and rips out the blue crystal she attached to it. "Is this what you're looking for?"
"Yes," said Sofia. "Where did you find it?"
"It was buried in the snow," answered Evie. She takes her ice cream back and gives the crystal to Sofia.
"Thank you," said Sofia.
"You're welcome," replied Evie.
"Attention, Auradon." Ben spoke through a microphone. "There's only ten seconds left until Christmas. Count down with us."
Everyone at the party counted down the clock with Mal and Ben. "Five! Four! Three! Two! One! Merry Christmas!"
The clock struck midnight. The castle staff released the fireworks and everyone marveled at the beautiful colors in the sky as they started cheering, because the day has come. What no one saw from all this cheering was Lonnie grabbing Chad by the collar and kissing him. Chad was surprised, but gladly kissed back.
"Merry Christmas, Auradon!" said Mal through the microphone.
"And a Happy New Year!" added Ben.
Jay started playing "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" and everyone started dancing and singing. Amidst the noise, Ben and Mal focused on each other. They lean closer until their noses collided. They stayed like this for a pretty long time.
Mal has concluded that this is the best holiday of the year. She hated to admit it, but she enjoyed this way more than Halloween. The holiday has helped her understand what it means to be around the people you love and care about. If there was only one thing she enjoyed more than Ben's company, it was probably Carlos' chocolate ice cream, but that is something she is keeping to herself.
The Descendants from the Isle of the Lost have just experience a once-a-year celebration they will never forget.
As soon as the party was over and everyone went to sleep, Sofia quietly sneaks out of her room and hops on her car. She drives back to the snowy forest she vanished to a few days ago. Now that she has the crystal, she can finish her quest. After checking if the cost is clear, she walks towards a rock wall. She kneels down next to a rock and opens it, revealing a secret button. She pushes it and the rock reveals a secret entrance to a cave.
Sofia enters and walks a long distance until she reached the gate. She finds the hidden trigger on the ground and opens the gate. Through the gate, she finds a sword. It was shiny and the handle was pure gold. There seems to be a spot on the handle where something needs to be placed. Sofia takes out the crystal and places it on the handle. This causes the sword to glow. Sofia stood and watched.
Once the sword stopped glowing, Sofia carefully reaches for the handle and grabs hold of the sword. She was surprised it was quite light.
"I got it, Enchantress," said Sofia.
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Spoiler Alert! A two-part story is coming up, but that will have to wait because I'm working on another story. A non-Descendants story to be precise. But please be patient. All this writing, typing, and planning is not simple.
Happy Valentines, everyone!
And yes, I know. Not the perfect greeting after a Christmas-themed story.