Hello, everyone! I'm back! My new story was going nowhere so I decided to continue "Welcome To My Wicked World." Anyways, enjoy reading. Leave a review.
The Good, The Bad, and The Purple
Despite being welcomed back to Auradon Prep by her friends, Mal is still feared throughout the kingdom. From civilian to a student, everyone seems to stand back and shake at the sight of her. She chooses to ignore them because she doesn't care. All she cares about is her future with Ben is looking bright again. But her visit to the park made her rethink.
While she was sketching a picture of herself as a queen, Mal notices a couple with a baby in a stroller. She saw how happy they were. She has imagined what it would be like to have one of her own. But then her mind drifts back to the darkness in her blood. Her contemplation was interrupted when a familiar voice snaps her out it.
"Hey, Mal," called out Evie.
"Hey, E," greeted Mal.
"Why the long face?" asked Evie. "Is this about how everyone's been treating you?"
"No," said Mal.
"Then what's your problem... this time?" asked Evie.
"It's personal," said Mal, refusing to answer. "What do you want?"
"Well, Ben has been talking to the leaders of Auradon. They want you put in trial for your crimes," reported Evie.
"That should be fun," said Mal sarcastically.
"Mal, don't hide your problems. It never helps," said Evie.
"Look, E, this problem is between me and Ben," said Mal. "Leave it alone."
"Well, at least you're trusting someone with your problems," replied Evie.
"Enough about me. What about you?" said Mal.
"Well, let's just say I'm reconsidering my heart's desire," said Evie.
"You're breaking up with Doug?" guessed Mal.
"We were never really an item," said Evie.
"Why the change of heart?" asked Mal.
"I'll tell you when the time is right," said Evie.
Mal smirked. She had a guess, but she isn't going to voice it out. Evie the noticed the happy couple with the baby. Seeing this made her smile. She can't help but notice that Mal doesn't look too happy seeing this.
"Don't worry, Mal. I'm sure the one day, you and Ben will have that," said Evie.
Mal didn't say anything. Instead, she just closed her sketchbook. "What time is the trial?"
"3," answered Evie.
"Will Sofia's family be there?" asked Mal.
"No," answered Evie.
"Lucky me," said Mal softly.
Meanwhile, Ben was having another discussion with his parents regarding Mal.
"A trial? That's your best idea?" questioned Ben, looking at his dad.
"This is about the people, Ben," said Beast.
"I know," said Ben. "But if it's up to them, there is only one outcome in this."
"Where's our optimistic son?" wondered Belle.
"Ben, we know you love this girl, but being a king is about taking care of your people, not fulfilling your personal desires," lectured Beast.
"I know, Dad," responded Ben.
"Relax, son," said Belle. "Mal isn't alone. She has her friends. She has you."
"That doesn't quite compare to an entire kingdom," stated Ben.
"Alright, what is the matter with you?" wondered Belle.
"Isn't it obvious. I'm afraid of losing Mal," said Ben. "If I have to be forced to banish her..." Ben paused.
"The best thing you can do right now is go through this and see where it goes," said Beast.
"You always know what to say," said Ben.
"I'm your father. I always do," said Beast proudly.
"Just be glad Sofia's siblings aren't coming. Otherwise, she's doomed," said Belle. Seeing the look on the faces of Ben and Beast, she realizes she chose the wrong words. "Sorry."
"By the way. I've been meaning to ask. Are you certain about those new kids staying?" asked Beast.
"That question's been thrown at me more times than I can count, father. And my answer is the same. Yes," said Ben.
"Have some faith, dear. Evie, Jay, Carlos, and Harley changed. They can to," said Belle optimistically.
"Just be sure to keep an eye on them, Ben. Please," asked Beast.
The boys of the original villain quartet, Jay and Carlos, are in their room playing video games. They were playing a multiplayer action video game. After they finished their current level, Carlos stops the game.
"Hey, dude, why stop now?" asked Jay.
"I have to meet someone," said Carlos.
"Jane?" teased Jay.
"Not exactly," said Carlos. "We're finished."
"She broke up with you or the other way around?" asked Jay.
"We were never in a relationship," said Carlos. "I'm just saying I'm done working things out with her."
"Then who are you seeing? Beatrice?" questioned Jay.
"Beatrice? The daughter of Bashful? No!" Carlos reacted.
"Well, she seems interested in you," said Jay.
"Isn't she 'bashful' around everyone?" pointed out Carlos.
"Look, dude, just tell me who you're seeing," said Jay.
"None of your business," said Carlos as he picks up his jacket and dashes out of the room.
Jay was left still wondering who Carlos was seeing. He thought of Evie, but shrugged it off because those two have made it clear that they're just friends. Jay decided to leave it alone and continue the game by himself. Suddenly, his phone rings. He stops the game and grabs his phone. It was Audrey.
"Hey, superstar," greeted Audrey.
"Hey, princess. What's up?" started Jay.
"Well, one, Ben told me you have to show up at Mal's trial," said Audrey.
"I was gonna go there anyway. Mal needs support from her friends," said Jay.
"I may still tolerate her, but I can admit she's lucky to have such good friends," replied Audrey.
"Anything else?" asked Jay.
"I was gonna ask if you want to go to the movies after the trial," said Audrey.
"What do you have in mind?" asked Jay.
"The Three Musketeers," answered Audrey.
"Oh, yeah, I've heard about it. Action-and-romance kind of movie," said Jay.
"Exactly why I picked it," said Audrey. "So, you in?"
"Of course, I am," replied Jay.
"Well, see you in court," said Audrey. Before hanging up, she makes a kissing noise.
Jay was both disgusted and touched by her last note. He knows he has to get used to it.
Hours later, Mal's trial has begun. It takes place in the Auradon Courthouse. Almost everyone in Auradon was there, including the royal couples from across the land. It was fifteen minutes past three and the young king still hasn't arrived. To pass the time, Mal has been fiddling with her magic, making every civilian feel uncomfortable, Evie was playing with a rubiks cube, and Carlos was timing Evie.
"Got it!" said Evie, finishing the cube.
"37.6 seconds. New record," said Carlos, looking at his phone.
"Wanna bet I can do it in 30," dared Evie.
"Hand over the cube," said Carlos, accepting the bet. After a few seconds, he gives it back to Evie. "Three, two, one... go."
Carlos starts the timer and Evie starts twisting the cube.
"Done!" exclaimed Evie. "So...?"
"29.7 seconds," said Carlos.
"Awesome," replied Evie.
"You guys do realize there are hundreds of people watching, right?" pointed out Jay.
"Oh, like it matters?" responded Evie. "Hey, Carlos, why don't you try this time."
After fixing the cube, Evie gives it to Carlos and he gives his phone. Evie starts the time and Carlos stars twisting.
"Done!" exclaimed Carlos.
"9.2 seconds? That could be a world record," reacted Evie, surprised and impressed.
"Would you guys shut up?" asked an irritated Mal.
"Hey, your boyfriend hasn't shown up," pointed out Carlos.
"Where is Ben?" wondered Belle.
On cue, a limo stops next to the front door. Coming out was Ben. He approaches his parents and said, "Sorry I was late. I had to... take care of some private matters."
"Well, now that you're here, we can get started," said Beast.
The trial begins with Ben reluctantly reading out loud everything Mal has ever done from her birthday and forward. Everyone is the room began murmuring to each other. Mal can tell they were talking about her getting banished from Auradon.
"Mal, what would you like to say in your defence?" asked Ben.
Mal stands up and said, "All I want to say, your highness, is that I take full responsibility for my actions. I committed all those deeds willingly, and I will accept whatever punishment comes to me."
Ben was inconspicuously shocked of Mal's words. He snaps himself out of it and says, "Anyone would like to say a word on Mal?"
Evie didn't hesitate to raise her hand. "People of Auradon, I know that you would love nothing more than to have our king send my BFF back to the Isle of the Lost, but all of you are forgetting all the good that Mal has done for Auradon. May I remind that she has saved Auradon from Maleficent. Twice."
Aurora spoke up. "Then explain why she turned on Auradon and willingly murdered Princess Sofia."
"To be honest, ma'am, I can't. The only one who can answer that is the person sitting next to me," said Evie, despite being aware of Mal's secret.
"Anyone else?" asked Ben.
Jay stood up. "Okay, I can agree that Mal has the tendency to slip back to her old ways, but she does so just for fun. She would never turn bad and stay bad. She has a heart. A big one. I mean, hello, you all heard what she said on Ben's coronation day."
"Ahem. Jay, you do not address the king by his first name in public," said Beast.
"Mal did," reminded Jay. "And he's, like, my age so... Never mind." He sat down.
Audrey decided to stand up. "If I may say something? When Mal first came here, I resented her, at first, because of who her mother was, but then my tolerance for her grew because of her personality. Cruel and aggressive. Before the events of her birthday party, I was actually beginning to consider starting a friendship with her. But her hand at my friend's death made me think otherwise. Mal is just like her mother. Period."
Mal was fighting the urge to burn Audrey to ashes. Ben was disappointed in his friend.
The king spoke. "Alright, if no one has anything else to..."
"I have something to say," said Chad, standing up and raising his hand. "When I first met Mal, I thought of her as nothing more than the world's next Maleficent. I agree with Audrey that she can be a little wicked. She was actually growing on me. I thought we could actually have a chance of making nice with each other, but after that little fire show, I was second-guessing myself."
Doug stood up and said, "I say the Mal is a danger to the kingdom."
Jane stood up and said, "I never thought I'd say this, but I think she needs to be punished. Her crimes are more than unspeakable."
Lonnie stood up and said, "She would even hurt her own friends. I do not even want to describe the pain she has caused upon them."
The crowd once again murmurs to each other. Mal was not at all surprised about what Audrey and Chad said about her, but she was surprised about Jane's words, Doug's sudden courage to speak, and Lonnie's lack of faith in her. Her friends hanged their heads, not liking how this trial is going so far.
Ben speaks through the microphone and says, "Attention, everyone. Attention. Please calm down." But the crowd continued. Ben was beginning to lose faith in himself.
Mal was starting to lose her temper with all the ruckus. She bursts into flames and yells, "Enough!" Everyone stopped talking and obeyed. Mal turns off the fire and says, "Thank you."
"Um, your majesty...?" Carlos raised his hand. Ben gestured him to continue. Carlos asks, "Can we take a break? I need to use the bathroom."
Evie giggled for a second, amused.
"You may," approved Ben.
Carlos runs out of the room to go to the restroom. A few people decided to pass the time chatting. Mal decided to try Evie's rubiks cube. She closes her eyes and uses her magic to mess with it. She begins trying to solve it.
"This is not going well," started Jay.
"No kidding," replied Mal sarcastically.
"I can't believe Audrey," said Jay.
"Really, I can," said Mal. "If I do get banished, do me a favor. Dump her."
"Not funny," responded Jay. "And you're not getting banished."
"We're here by your side, Mal," added Evie. "Literally."
"I know you guys always have my back, but to be honest, I wish we'd lose this," said Mal.
"What?!" responded Evie and Jay at the same time.
"If you're gonna think about asking me why, don't," said Mal.
Evie whispers. "You can control the darkness now, can't you?"
"Yes," whispered Mal.
"Then why are you still being negative? Your love for Ben helps you control the darkness. So, why aren't you wishing to stay here with him?" questioned Evie.
"It's personal," said Mal.
"You said that before," reminded Evie.
"Just get out of my hair!" Mal yelled quietly.
"Whatever you want, your future highness," responded Jay.
Carlos has been gone for fifteen minutes. The leaders of Auradon decided to have a private talk with Ben. They take him outside.
"I know what you're going to say. If Mal is convicted, I have to either imprison her or banish her," started Ben.
"We're asking you to do what is best for your people," said Cinderella.
"My parents always tell me to follow my heart when it comes to ruling the kingdom," said Ben.
"Your heart is pure, Ben, but your head is turned," said Rapunzel.
"Mal has demons within her, but she a pure heart just like all of us," defended Ben.
"You do realize that the reason she ceased her evil ways is you," said Aurora.
"I know," said Ben.
"She would inflict pain on her own friends, but not you," added Mulan.
"Your point?" asked Ben.
"Only you have power over her," said Li Shang.
"And you think I should use it against her?" accused Ben.
"No, we're saying that only you can keep her in check," said Prince Charming.
"Do whatever's necessary, but make sure it's for the good of the people," said Cinderella.
The leaders return inside, leaving Ben to think about their conversation. He saw Carlos running back. He decided to get back inside.
"What took you so long?" Evie asked Carlos.
"Dude was hungry," answered Carlos. "Also, he did his 'business' where he wasn't supposed to."
"Ew," responded Evie.
"Don't worry. I washed my hands," said Carlos.
"Well, that would explain the smell of lavender scent," said Evie.
"So, if we may continue..." started Ben. "Does the accused have anything else to say?"
"No," said Mal.
"Does anyone else have anything to say?" asked Ben. No one responded.
"Actually, I do," said Carlos, raising his hand. He stands up. "I would just like to say... you're right to fear Mal. Between her malevolent personality and her dark magic, she can put Auradon on their knees if she wants to. For as long as I can remember, I feared her. I still do." Evie and Jay were clearly disappointed at what Carlos is saying about their friend. That was until Carlos continued. "But you also have the right to love her. As malicious and malignant as she can be, she is also loving and caring. She has strove to change her ways and herself. But I say she doesn't need to change herself. Good. Bad. She is both those things. And that's what makes her special. She's loves to be bad. She loves to be good. For our king. For our kingdom. I know Mal would never give up to prove herself to everyone. But she has nothing to prove. Everything she has said on King Ben's coronation, what she has done, is enough to show the world that she wants to change her path. She is no villain. She is not her mother. She is just Mal. She is as malicious as her heart is pure, and that's the best person she can be."
Everyone is speechless at Carlos' words. As he sat back down, Evie tells him, "Good speech."
"It all came from here," said Carlos, pointing to his heart.
"Thanks, Carlos," said Mal.
"You're my friend," said Carlos.
"Even after what happened in your hideout, you still stand up for me," said Mal.
"Sofia wouldn't want me to lose faith in you, no one would," said Carlos.
Jay punches Carlos on the shoulder and said, "Well done, bro."
Carlos rubs his shoulder and said, "Thanks."
"Has the jury reached a verdict?" asked Ben.
The jury murmurs to each other before one member stands up. "We have, your highness. We find the defendant... guilty."
The four villain kids were shocked, as well as Ben (though he tries to keep it hidden).
"Your majesty, what would be her punishment?" asked Beast.
Ben took some time to think. He thought about what the leaders have told him. He wishes he can end this, but this was up to the people. He had to make a choice. He stands up and says, "Mal, for your hand at the death of Princess Sofia, you are to be banished to the Isle of the Lost... and never return."
Evie, Jay, and Carlos were shocked at what Ben just said. Mal refused to look at Ben in the eye. Lonnie can tell that Ben feels regret for what he said.
"You will spend one more day here in Auradon, and you will be sent back to the Isle tomorrow," said Ben.
Mal gets up and leaves, clearly disappointed at her boyfriend. Ben was in despair.
After the trial, Mal heads to Carlos' hideout. To keep others out, she casts a force field in the entrance.
"Mal!" yelled a familiar voice. "It's Carlos! Can you please open up?"
Knowing he technically owns the cave, she temporarily lifts the force field. Carlos comes in.
"Hey," greeted Carlos.
"Hey," greeted Mal sadly.
"Still upset about the trial?" asked Carlos.
"Obviously," answered Mal with sarcasm.
"I can't believe Ben would do that," said Carlos.
"I saw the leaders take him outside to have a talk while you were in the bathroom. I didn't eavesdrop, but I'm guessing whatever they talked about led to this," said Mal.
"I may not have known Ben for a long time, but I know him well enough to know he can't banish you from his life forever," said Carlos.
"Tell that to the people. He's doing this for them," said Mal.
"Well, a king serves his people," mentioned Carlos.
"And to protect his people, I have to be on the Isle," said Mal.
"Now you're just being a drama queen," said Carlos.
Mal glared at him.
"That's right. I insulted you. But I don't care," said Carlos. "You can't cry about this forever."
"I'm guessing you got over your guilt about Sofia's death," responded Mal.
"I'll never get over the fact that she's gone, but, yes, I don't feel guilty anymore," said Carlos.
"And who says I'm crying?" yelled Mal.
Carlos noticed the tear coming down Mal's face. He wipes it off, shows Mal the tear, and tells her, "This."
Mal wipes her eyes clean. "I'd tell you to go away, but this is your place."
"Ben loves you, Mal. He can't promise the people your eternal banishment for the rest of his life," said Carlos.
"Have you talked to him about this?" asked Mal.
"No, he's busy," answered Carlos.
"Go figure," responded Mal.
"So you're just going to accept your punishment without defending yourself?" asked Carlos.
"You heard me at the trial. I said I will accept whatever punishment is given to me," said Mal.
"Even if it means spending the rest of your life where you grew up miserable?" questioned Carlos.
"I wasn't completely miserable," said Mal.
"Yeah, I know. You loved being rotten to the core," interrupted Carlos. "But you're not even going to do anything?"
"Carlos, the trial's over. Your speech changed nothing," said Mal.
"But I meant every word," said Carlos.
"I know, and I appreciate everything you said about me. Even after everything I've done to you," said Mal honestly.
"Bullied me. Humiliated me. Teased me. Mocked me. Killed Sofia in front of me..." Carlos paused when Mal glared at him. "Sorry."
"You guys will have to stop my mother on your own," said Mal.
"What makes you think Ben won't pull you out when we really need you?" asked Carlos.
"The people," answered Mal.
"Forget about the people!" responded Carlos.
"You can't. The king serves his people. Period," said Mal.
Carlos didn't know what else to say.
"You just got back from embracing the darkness, and now you're just going to let your boyfriend banish you, just like that?" said Carlos, displeased.
"I'm tired of this conversation," said Mal.
Those words reminded Carlos of the day Sofia died, but he chose to ignore it. He just picks up his laptop and started playing games, letting Mal squander her last day in Auradon in self-pity.
Back in the castle, Ben was in his room looking at a picture on his phone. It was a picture of him and Mal. He took it the day before. He was sad about what he had to do to Mal. He did it for the people, but paid the price. He broke his own heart and Mal probably hates him.
"Ben," said someone, knocking on the door. It was Belle.
"Come in," responded Ben.
Belle opens the door and immediately saw the sad look on her son's face. She sits down on his bed next to him. She saw the picture on his phone.
"You really love her, don't you?" asked Belle.
"With all my heart," confirmed Ben.
"Did you really have to banish her?" asked Belle.
"It was for the people," said Ben. "It's what they wanted."
"So you just gave them what they want, just like that?" questioned Belle.
"It was up to the people if she was guilty or innocent," reminded Ben.
"I have to be honest with you, sweetie. I was surprised of the jury's response to Carlos' speech," said Belle. "It was very heartwarming."
"Indeed it was. Everything he said about her was true," added Ben. "I was surprised that he said all that stuff about her despite their rough history."
"Well, they are friends," said Belle.
"But Carlos has told me that all Mal has done to him is bully him and insult him. Sure, she's nice to him now, but she still likes to treat him the way she treated him on the Isle. Just less mean," said Ben.
"Old habits die hard," said Belle. "Same goes for Audrey and Chad."
"One of the benefits the villain kids have given since coming here is correcting the flaws of some of us hero kids," said Ben. "No one is perfect. Hero or villain."
"Speaking of the villain kids, let's discuss Mal. I know you can't banish her forever," said Belle.
"I know I can't, but I don't know what else to do," said Ben.
"You could've just sentenced her to serve time in prison," said Belle.
"The people fear her, mom. After what happened with Sofia, I don't know what I can do to prove to them that Mal regrets her actions," said Ben. "Besides, I had no power in that trial. All I was going to do is pardon her if she was innocent or punish her if she was guilty."
"So, shouldn't you be with her, making her final day meaningful?" wondered Belle.
"I saw the look on her face when I punished her. She's disappointed in me," said Ben. "Seeing me might just make her feel worse."
"I thought she feels relaxed around you," said Belle.
"True, but I just don't want to take that risk," said Ben.
"You took a risk inviting the villain kids here," reminded Belle.
"Look, mom, this is all too much. I wanted to help Mal. I wanted her to stay here and be happy. But the people have spoken," said Ben.
"Sacrifices," said Belle.
"Not every tale ends happily ever after. I realize that ever since... you know who," said Ben.
"She was a good girl," said Belle, knowing who her son is talking about.
"But there's no use spending every second of your life mourning her death. If her ghost shows up, she would give us a lecture about the value of moving on," said Ben.
"Honestly, I hope it happens," said Belle.
At the movie theater, Jay and Audrey have just finished watching "The Three Musketeers."
"Wasn't that a great movie?" asked Audrey.
"Yeah, yeah, it was great," said Jay.
"You didn't pay attention, didn't you?" guessed Audrey. "Let me guess. Mal?"
"Yup," answered Jay.
"If you wanted to spend the rest of the day being sad about her banishment, why come to the moves with me?" asked Audrey.
"I thought it would help cheer me up a bit, but it didn't," said Jay.
"I guess this night is wasted," said Audrey.
"Not entirely. It did pay attention at times," said Jay.
"The names of the three musketeers?" asked Audrey.
"Buck, Tom, and Ronald," answered Jay.
"Which one of them fell in love with the princess? And what's the princess' name?" asked Audrey.
"Buck. Princess Sarina," answered Jay.
"Good to know," responded Audrey.
Later that evening, Mal was at the park, just wallowing in sorrow. She heard someone coming. She didn't want to look. She was gonna guess it was either Evie, Carlos... or the man she loves.
"Hey, Mal," greeted Ben.
"Hi," greeted Mal, refusing to look at him.
"How're you doing?" started Ben.
"I'm being banished, if you haven't noticed?" sassed Mal.
Ben sits down next to her. "Look, Mal, I'm sorry. I really am. I truly am. But..."
"You were doing what's best for your people. I know," interrupted Mal.
"I just want you to understand," said Ben.
"I do understand. You would rather make your people happy than make me happy," retorted Mal disrespectfully.
"That's not true," said Ben.
"Then why did you choose banishment as my punishment?" yelled Mal, finally looking at Ben eye-to-eye.
"I... I..." Ben couldn't find the right answer, much less a truthful one.
"What did the leaders talk to you about?" asked Mal.
Ben was shocked she asked that, but he knew everyone noticed the royal couples take him outside. He tells her, "They told me to do what's best for my people. They told me that I'm only the only with power over you..."
"Well, they're correct. You're the only one who makes me feel like a person," interrupted Mal.
Ben continued. "That's pretty much it. If you were found guilty, I have to do something that will benefit the people."
"Banishing me back to my home? Best idea you ever had," sassed Mal.
"The Isle of the Lost is not your home," said Ben.
"I'm going to be staying there for the rest of my life. It's pretty much home," said Mal. "Besides, it's where I was born."
"Home is not about where you were born. Home is where your heart is," said Ben. "And your heart is here in Auradon."
"I won't lie to you. Here feels a lot more like home than the Isle," said Mal.
Ben continues. "I know you hate me for this, but..."
"I don't hate you," interrupted Mal. "I could never hate you."
"So you were just disappointed?" asked Ben.
"You told me that you love me, but now you're banishing me just because your people want it," said Mal. "So, yes, I am disappointed. I thought you were better than that."
"I thought so, too," responded Ben.
"Look, Ben, I get it. You want to protect your people. You gave them what they want," said Mal.
"But with a price. I lose the woman I love," said Ben.
"You're always selfless, and that's what I like about you," said Mal.
"Can I at least make your final day here in Auradon meaningful?" asked Ben.
"Well, what do you propose?" asked Mal.
One hour later...
Mal was in the master's bedroom. Belle was helping her get ready for her final night with Ben. Mal was wearing a purple dress with silver glitters, a pearl necklace, and her hair was given a new style.
Ben, meanwhile, was in his room getting ready. His father and the tailor helped him. He was wearing the same outfit on his coronation, except everything that was gold was changed to white.
The two are left alone in the dining room to eat. As expected, Ben had a bowl of strawberries for Mal as desert.
"Always the charmer," said Mal as she chowed down a strawberry.
"Hey, save those for desert," said Ben playfully.
The two chuckled. Mal ditches the strawberries and ate her soup. "I'll sure miss Auradon's food. A lot better than the Isle."
"Well, I can send you weekly deliveries of strawberries," suggested Ben.
"Don't trouble yourself, your highness," said Mal.
"You know that I'm sorry about this, right?" asked Ben.
"Of course, I do. You told me that you love me. You do something that hurts me, of course you're sorry," responded Mal.
"You know me well," said Ben.
"We've been dating for half a year," said Mal. "But that'll be over tomorrow."
"You're breaking up with me?" asked Ben.
"You're sending me back to the Isle for life, remember? So, yes," said Mal.
Ben hangs in head in sorrow.
"But that doesn't mean my feelings for you will vanish," said Mal. "You have done a lot to make me feel like home here in your kingdom. And for that, I'm grateful."
"I'm kinda surprised you're not holding this against me," said Ben.
"If I was mad at anyone, it's not you. It's the people. They're the reason that trial happened in the first place," said Mal.
"The people have their rights," said Ben.
"Yeah, I know," said Mal.
"So, how are your friends taking it?" asked Ben.
"The answer's obvious. They're devastated," answered Mal.
"Sorry, it's just... I feel bad for everyone who isn't happy about this," said Ben.
"They'll be fine without me," said Mal. "I'm pretty sure your friends will be 100% okay with my banishment."
"I expected Audrey and Chad to be proud of me for this decision, but Lonnie, Jane, and Doug... I don't even know what to say," said Ben.
"Ben, I killed Sofia. That's more than enough reason for everyone to want me out of Auradon," said Mal. "Even without the ballroom fire and the Agrabah chaos, what happened to Sofia is enough for me to deserve exile."
"You truly regret your hand in her fate, don't you?" asked Ben.
"Now that you've opened my eyes, again, then yes," said Mal.
"You still haven't told me the truth," said Ben.
"Ben, please, forget about it. I'm good again, and that's all that matters," said Mal.
"I guess so," agreed Ben.
After eating, they head to the ballroom. Lumiere, Cogsworth, and Mrs. Potts bring in an orchestra to play romantic music. Ben offers his hand. Mal takes it. The two begin dancing like they're in a ball. Belle and Beast watched from the doorway.
"It's just too sad she has to go," said Belle.
"I agree, dear. She would've made a beautiful wife for our son, and a wonderful daughter-in-law," said Beast.
"But Ben is doing this because of the people. He has no grudge against Mal for Sofia's death," said Belle.
Mal and Ben are still dancing. Mal was enjoying herself. She was sad that this was her final date with Ben, but she can treasure this moment forever. Behind Ben's smile is a hurt child. He is banishing the woman he loves all because of his people. He decided to ignore these thoughts as he continued dancing. Unbeknownst to them, Mal's friends were watching from the window. They were on their way to see Mal when they saw lights and heard music from the ballroom.
After the dance was complete, Mal lets go of Ben's hands and walked out of the room. Despite the possibility that he would never see her again, he was happy that he made her happy.
The next morning, it was time. Mal was going to return to the Isle of the Lost and stay there for the rest of her life. A limo takes Mal, Ben, and the rest of the hero kids to the broken bridge. They all exit the limo and stare at the island.
"Mal," called out Lonnie. "Even though, well, after Sofia, I just want to say... I'll miss you."
"I'll miss you, too, Lonnie," said Mal. The two embrace.
Ben takes out the remote and was about to push the button when they heard beeping. It was a car. The car belonged to Sofia, but was given to Carlos after her death. Evie, Jay, and Carlos all come out of the vehicle.
"Come to say goodbye?" asked Mal.
"No," said Jay.
"We're coming with you," said Evie.
"What?" asked all the hero kids simultaneously.
"You heard me right. We're going home with Mal," said Evie.
"You banish her, you're banishing us, too," said Jay.
"You guys don't have to do this," said Mal.
"We're your friends, Mal," said Carlos.
"I know, but you guys have a great life here in Auradon. You don't have to go back into misery for me," said Mal.
"Yes, we do," said Jay.
"What do you the think the second F in BFF mean? 'Forever.' We're here for you until the end of time," said Evie.
"Guys, please, you don't deserve this. I do," said Mal. "I killed Sofia. Now, I have to pay for it."
"This isn't about Sofia, this about you," said Carlos. "Mal, you don't have to be alone for the rest of your life. You need us, and we need you. You can't live without us, and we can't live without you."
"Best friends forever," said Evie.
"Friends to the end," added Jay.
A smile shows up on Mal's face. "Well, you got your stuff?"
"Yup," answered Carlos.
"Do you guys all have to go?" asked Jane.
Carlos approaches Jane. "We have to. Mal needs us. But I'll miss you."
"I'll miss you, too," said Jane.
"Just remember what I taught you. Learn with your heart, not with your mind," said Carlos.
"I'll remember," said Jane.
The son of Cruella de Vil and daughter of Fairy God Mother share one final hug. Carlos suddenly felt something furry on his leg. It was Dude.
He picks him up and gives him a big hug. "I'll miss you, too, Dude." This touching moment managed to break one tear out of Jane's eyes.
"Jane, can you promise me something?" asked Carlos.
"Yes, I'll take care of Dude," said Jane, already knowing his question.
Carlos gives his pet dog to Jane and pets him one more time before walking away.
Evie takes Doug to a safe distance from the others to tell him something important. "Doug, there's something I have to say." She paused for a moment. "I-I-I'll miss you."
"That's it?" questioned Doug, expecting more.
"I... just don't know what to say," said Evie. "I mean this is goodbye. That's all I can say I guess."
"Well that's enough for me. I'll miss you, too," said Doug.
"Can we still be friends?" asked Evie.
"Of course," answered Doug.
The daughter of Evil Queen gives the son of Dopey a hug, which he returns.
Jay was having one last final moment with Audrey.
"Do you really have to leave?" asked Audrey.
"I think you already know the reason," said Jay.
"Well, take care, hero," said Audrey.
"Hey, Jay," called out Chad. "I just want to say... it's been a blast." He extends his hand forth. Jay shakes it.
"It's been a blast," responded Jay.
Jay was about to turn away, until he remembers Audrey. He grabs her face and kisses her. Audrey wasted no time kissing back, cupping his face in her hands. Chad decided to walk away and stand next to Lonnie.
Jay and Audrey broke the kiss.
"First kiss, last kiss," said Audrey.
"I really hope it isn't, but from the looks of it, it is," said Jay.
They let go of each other's hands.
Meanwhile, Ben walks towards Mal. She still seemed disappointed at him. He leans it to kiss her, but she turns her head away. Ben decided not to try again. Mal takes the signet ring off her finger and puts it on Ben's hand. She gives him one more kiss on the cheek. Ben remembered that she was breaking up with him today, but he can still be happy with the fact that she still has feelings for him.
"We're ready," said Mal.
Ben reluctantly pushes the button and deactivates the barrier. The magic bridge shows up. The four villain kids hop on Sofia's car and Carlos drives all the way inside. Once the car made it to the other side of the bridge, Ben pushes the button, activating the barrier.
"Goodbye," he said.
The four villain kids looked at the other end of the bridge as it disappears. The barrier was reactivated and they turned around, looking at their old home.
"So, we're back," said Evie.
"Obviously," said Mal.
"Well, we came here for you," said Jay to Mal.
"You don't have to be alone," said Evie.
"We've survived sixteen years in this place. I'm sure we can do it for the rest of our lives," said Carlos.
"I really wished you guys didn't have to this, but I'm glad you're here," said Mal.
The quartet walk into the town and are greeted by confused folks, who are surprised to see them back. Carlos returns to Hell Hall, Jay heads for Jafar's Junk Shop, Evie walks towards Castle Far Away, and Mal enters her mother's castle, Bargain Castle. They know they're going to live a miserable life once more, but they don't care as long as they have each other.
Some of you maybe sad about the ending of this story, but let me tell you something. The number of chapters in "Welcome To My Wicked World" will be 22. This is just chapter 14. It's not over yet. Stay tuned for the next update.
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