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Sparks Fly
The sun rises as a new day arrives in Auradon. While the sweet citizens enjoy their normal, happy lives, something big is about to occur in Castle Beast. King Ben was asked to wait in the throne room for the sentencing of prisoners that the Merry Men caught stealing an artifact known as the Episkevi. The king's knights arrived at Sherwood very late the evening before so they decided to bring the outlaws to the king the following morning.
Auradon's soldiers and the Merry Men arrive through the door with the four criminals in chains.
"Introduce yourselves." Ben asked them.
"I think you already know who we are, your highness," said Mal.
Ben flinched. The voice of the brunette sounded familiar. He stood up and took a closer look at her. Recognizing the look on her face, Ben comes to a conclusion.
"Mal?" he asked.
Mal responds by kissing Ben on the cheek. "Hey, Benny-Bear," she greeted.
Belle and Beast were shocked. The Merry Men were confused.
"Why does this temptress show affection to you, your majesty?" asked Little John.
"Merry Men, I'd like you to meet Mal, daughter of Maleficent," introduced Ben.
"Ah, yes. I've heard about her. Saved Auradon from her own mother and the girlfriend of the king," replied Robin Hood. "But why does she look different? I've seen her on the news and I thought she had purple hair."
"I guess the jig is up, guys," said Mal. She waves her finger and chants, "By the light of the morning star, show us who we really are." Mal's spell turns herself and her friends back to their original selves. Everyone in the room was shocked.
"Hi, everyone," greeted Carlos.
"What are you guys doing here?" asked Ben.
"I'm sure Mr. Robin Hood here told you what we stole," replied Jay.
"The Episkevi," remembered Ben. "Why do you need it?"
Evie turns to Robin Hood and asks him, "Can you show it to them?"
Robin snaps his fingers, signaling Little John. Little John reaches the back of his belt but there was no stone. "It's gone," he exclaimed.
"It's gone?" questioned Mal. She realized who must've taken it. "Mother."
"What does Maleficent want with the Episkevi?" asked Ben.
"I don't know," answered Mal.
"If I may ask? What do you want with the artifact?" asked Beast, emphasizing "you."
"I can answer that, but first, me and my friends need to get comfortable," said Mal. With a wave of her finger, she removed the cuffs off her wrists and her friends'. "But first things first." She turns to Robin Hood and asks him, "Why did you hide those fragments on the island?"
"Correction. That was before the island became the Isle of the Lost," said Robin Hood.
"I know that, but why did you?" asked Mal again. "What's the true power of the artifact?"
"It has the power to travel through time. Past and future," answered Robin Hood. "I knew power like that could be dangerous in the hands of a cold-hearted villain, so I shattered it into pieces and hid them on the island."
"But why didn't you say anything when I turned it into a prison for villains?" asked Beast.
"I was certain no one would ever find them. I hid them well," said Robin Hood proudly.
"Well, guess what, archer. My mom found one. She knew about the artifact and what it can do," said Mal.
"Why would Maleficent want to time travel?" asked Jay.
Mal decided to reveal something she has been holding back. "Before my battle with Sofia, my mom visited me. She planned to erase all she has done to me in my childhood. The only way that was possible was time travel."
"And we just had to fix it," said Evie. "Now she has it."
"She set the whole thing up," said Mal.
"What do you mean?" asked Belle.
"Back in the trial, I felt her presence there. I could've sworn I felt the dark energy within the people, but I didn't know it until now," said Mal. "She wanted me banished. She knew I would find the missing fragments. She also knew I would find my way out of the Isle. That way, I can reunite them with the Episkevi."
"I don't understand it. You said you gave her unlimited power. Why would she settle for an artifact?" wondered Ben.
"She wants me to rule by her side. If she can go back in time, she can make sure of that," responded Mal.
"Wait, you said the Episkevi can return something broken to its original state," remembered Carlos. He looks at Robin Hood and said, "But that's not exactly what it does. It actually reverses the time on a broken object, so it would look like it was never broken in the first place."
"Since the Episkevi was incomplete, its power was limited," explained Robin.
"Now that we've reassembled it, Maleficent can use its true power," said Evie, feeling guilty.
"Don't beat yourself up, E. We didn't know what it could do," said Mal.
"Do not worry. We have time to think of a plan to stop her," said Robin. "I intentionally drained the power of the stone years ago so it could never be used. She would need to replenish its power."
"My mom has unlimited power. She can restore its magic with a snap of a finger," said Mal.
"But even if she does, she can't just go back in time that easily," said Robin.
"Why?" asked Mal.
"The stone requires something specific in order to be fully functional," said Robin. "A magical blue rose. Its petals can be used for many purposes. Fueling the stone's time-traveling magic is one of them. The only place they can be found is the Isle of the Lost, but since a barrier is surrounding it, the roses' magic is neutralized."
Evie and Carlos were shocked at the sound of this.
"So, your majesty, what's your choice? Return me and my friends to the Isle, or let us stay to help?" asked Mal.
Ben didn't hesitate to say, "You're staying."
Evie, Jay, and Carlos celebrated while Mal puts on a smile on her face.
"Robin Hood, you and your men are excused," said Ben. "I'll pay you for your troubles."
"That's not necessary, your highness," said Robin.
"Yes, it is. You brought my friends back home," said Ben.
The Merry Men bowed before walking out the door. Robin, however, remained behind. He looks at the VKs and tells them, "My sincere apologies. If I knew who you were, I wouldn't have intended to capture you."
"Thief-to-thief truce?" Jay extends his hand.
"Truce," responds Robin, shaking the ex-thief's hand. He bows to King Ben before following his men.
"So, I believe there's some people who would like to see you," said Ben.
Audrey, Chad, Lonnie, Jane, and Doug are spending time outside the school just having a civil conversation, until Ben shows up.
"Hey, guys," greeted Ben. "I have a surprise for you."
"What is it?" asked Audrey.
"Follow me," said Ben.
The king leads his friends to the castle. They stopped at the door that leads to the living room. Ben opens the door and his friends were shocked at what they saw. It was Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos. Lonnie, Jane, and Doug seem happy to see them while Audrey and Chad were looking at Ben.
"Ben, why are they here?" asked Audrey.
"Maleficent is making her move. We need them," answered Ben. "Don't tell me you don't miss Jay?"
Audrey began to fluster. Lonnie, meanwhile, gives Mal and Evie each a welcome back hug.
"I missed you gals," she said.
"We missed you, too, Lonnie," said Mal.
"I see you still kept the hairstyle," said Evie, noticing the Lonnie's hair still resembles Mal's.
"I keep it as a reminder of you guys," said Lonnie.
Jane, along with Dude, approached Carlos. The campus mutt immediately jumped into his owner's arms and licked him in the face.
"I think he missed you," said Jane.
"I miss you, too, boy," said Carlos to Dude. He looks at Jane and said, "And you, too. How's school?"
"I took your advice and I'm actually beginning to do well on my own," answered Jane.
"What is the name of the chemical formula NA2 S2 O5?" asked Carlos, testing her.
"Sodium disulfite," answered Jane.
"Good girl," responded Carlos
Audrey and Chad walk up to Jay.
"Nice to see you, dude," said Chad, giving Jay a friendly punch on the shoulder.
"We're Auradon Knights. We stick together," said Jay. He looks at Audrey. "So, did you miss me?"
"I suppose I did," answered Audrey after a brief hesitation.
"Even the mention of your name made her feel down," mentioned Chad. Audrey glared at him.
Evie and Doug walk towards each other.
"Hey," greeted Evie.
"H-hi," greeted Doug nervously.
"Missed me?" asked Evie.
"Yes," answered Doug.
"Same here with you," said Evie.
"So, why are you guys here?" asked Audrey.
"Long story," said Mal.
"I think we have time," said Ben.
The next thirty minutes was filled with the four VKs telling the heroes about the time-traveling artifact, their breakout from the Isle, the struggle of hiding, tearing each other apart, being captured by the Merry Men, and Maleficent's plan.
"Wait, if Maleficent needs a blue rose that comes from the Isle, then that means..." Jane looked at the rose tucked behind Evie's ear.
"Yeah, she'll be after this," confirmed Evie, gesturing to the rose.
"But does she know that she needs a rose?" asked Chad.
"We don't know," answered Mal. "But we have to be prepared just in case. Until then, E, keep that in your hair."
"Will do," replied Evie.
"And after we finish this, what then?" wondered Audrey, looking at Ben. "Do you send them back, or do they stay?"
"I'll think about it," said Ben. "Right now, let's welcome them home."
Chad turns to Jay. "Say, why don't you show the boys at the field that you still got it?"
"Is that a challenge? I'm in," responded Jay.
"If you boys don't mind, I'll be watching from the bleachers," said Audrey.
"Be sure to keep an eye on me," said Jay.
"I never thought I'd miss that," said Audrey.
The ex-thief, the self-centered princess, and the athletic prince leave the room.
"Hey, Evie, didn't you once suggest that we double-date with Jane and Carlos?" asked Doug.
"Yes," replied Evie.
"Well, why don't we do it now?" suggested Doug.
"Is that necessary? We just got back," said Carlos.
"Aren't you happy to be back?" asked Jane.
"Of course, I am," said Carlos.
"You know what, Doug. Why not," said Evie, agreeing.
"Winstein's at 7 sound good?" asked Doug.
"You'll love their lasagna," said Jane to Carlos.
"Sure, why not," replied Carlos.
"Unbelievable," complained Mal, adding a face palm.
"What's your problem?" asked Lonnie.
"Never mind," said Mal.
"So, Evie, how 'bout we head to the spa for old times?" suggested Lonnie.
"What about Mal?" questioned Evie.
Lonnie gestured to Mal and Ben. Evie knew she wanted to leave them alone. "Sure, let's go," she said. She grabs Lonnie and gestures the rest to leave the room, leaving Mal and Ben alone.
"Well, looks like it's just the two of us," said Ben.
"I'm not blind, your majesty," sassed Mal.
"You're still disappointed, aren't you?" guessed Ben.
"My friends may have jumped back to their life here in the blink of an eye, but that doesn't I will," said Mal.
"What can I do to make it up to you?" asked Ben.
"Letting me have some alone time would be lovely," said Mal, walking out the door.
Ben is left feeling down.
Evie and Lonnie have just finished their trip to the spa. Evie gets a new hairstyle.
"Looking good, Evie," complimented Lonnie.
"Well, I have good taste," replied Evie.
"So, how does it feel to be back?" asked Lonnie.
"It feels great," said Evie. "Going the spa sure beats hiding."
"Can you show me that picture again?" asked Lonnie.
Evie takes out her phone and shows Lonnie the picture of her disguise.
"You looked totally unrecognizable," said Lonnie.
"So, how are things with Chad?" asked Evie.
"I broke up with him last week," said Lonnie.
"But why?" asked Evie. "I thought you like him."
"True, but after not showing up for three dates in a row, I've pretty much had enough," said Lonnie.
"I'm sure he's trying," said Evie.
"He was always hanging out with the Tourney team," said Lonnie.
"Point taken," replied Evie. "So, you're gonna give up on him?"
"I don't know," said Lonnie. "It's complicated."
"I've been there," said Evie.
"Since when have things been complicated with Doug?" asked Lonnie.
"You have no idea," said Evie, still hiding her relationship with Carlos.
"But you're happy to see him, right?" questioned Lonnie.
"I'm happy to see all of you," replied Evie.
"Well, whatever problems you have with your love life, I'll them to you," said Lonnie.
"Lonnie, I know Chad can be despicable, but I think you should give him another chance," said Evie. "If not today, or tomorrow, then someday."
"I'll consider it," replied Lonnie.
"So, what do you want to do next?" asked Evie.
"Well, you can help me with my physics homework," suggested Lonnie.
Evie looked at her in a weird way.
"Just kidding," said Lonnie, letting out a little laugh.
"I'll help you if you don't make me do all the work," said Evie, just in case she was serious.
"I'm not Chad," said Lonnie. "Besides, it's not him anymore. He's actually beginning to take care of studies by himself."
"That should give you one reason to give him a chance," said Evie.
"Let's forget about Chad and let's focus more on hanging out," said Lonnie. "To answer your previous question, let's get some ice cream."
In the Tourney Field, Jay and the Tourney team are simply having fun. The players were trying to see if Jay is still the same player who won MVP last year. To their delight, he is. Jay was just as fast and smart as he once was.
Jay was running around left and right, passing the ball, and keeping an eye out for tacklers. He scores five goals, stole the ball eight times, tackled the bench players five times, and made four spectacular passes. Watching all this made Coach Jenkins wish Jay was here to stay. He was good as both a Tourney player and a person. Audrey just smiled in amazement at her sort-of boyfriend.
"You still got it!" complimented Chad.
"It's been six weeks, not six years," said Jay.
Chad gives Jay and brotherly hug before taking him to the bleachers, sitting next to Audrey.
"You still got the moves, hero," said Audrey.
"Tourney has given me new thieving methods back at the Isle," said Jay.
"You probably shouldn't have said that," said Chad.
"I know, but I'm just saying that Tourney is in my blood. It always will be," said Jay.
"So you went back to stealing? How did it feel?" asked Audrey.
"You guys aren't gonna like my answer, but I liked it," said Jay with sorrow. "I know you've heard this before, but I'll say it again."
"Old habits die hard," said the three simultaneously.
"If it makes you feel any better, I'm still a bit, as Belle would say, 'self-absorbed," said Audrey.
"And I still pick on kids who make fun of me," said Chad.
"We can't all be perfect," stated Jay. "But the best you can do is be the best person you can be."
"Add something positive to your personality to ignore the negatives," added Audrey.
"Of course, you can't just pretend you're perfect," said Chad.
"Like you pretending that you liked Evie," joked Jay. He and Audrey laughed.
"Ha ha. Very funny," replied Chad sarcastically. "You guys are never going to let me live that down, are you?"
"How can we? It makes us VKs feel better about ourselves," said Jay.
"Besides, it's one of the things we hero kids can reflect on to remind us that we're not all good," added Audrey. "Besides, you're not the only one. I did, after all, say bad things about them behind their backs."
"You still do," said Chad.
Carlos, meanwhile, was settling in his old apartment. There is no doubt he misses it. The comfy bed and his video games. He missed it all. He sets down Dude and immediately jumps into bed. His moment was cut short by a knock on the door. It was Evie.
"I thought you were with Lonnie," he started. "Nice hair, by the way."
"First of all, thanks," responded Evie. "Second, I was, until I decided to leave her after we got some ice cream."
"Did you get some for me?" asked Carlos.
"As a matter of fact..." Evie takes her hand out of her back and reveals a cup of chocolate ice cream. "I did."
Carlos wasted no time grabbing the spoon and eating. Evie can't judge him because she behaved the same way the second she got her hand on her first ice cream cone since returning. She just let out a smile and a silent giggle.
"So, how was your time with Lonnie?" asked Carlos.
"It was awesome," said Evie. "Although, I spend most of the time talking about her breaking up with Chad."
"Strangely, that's not too surprising," responded Carlos.
"Don't be mean. They're both not taking it well," said Evie.
"I'm just saying," defended Carlos, holding his hands up.
"Still going on that double date?" asked Evie.
"Yeah," answered Carlos.
"Wouldn't it be easier to just tell them?" wondered Evie.
"I don't know if that's a good idea," said Carlos. "We just got back. They're happy to see us. We're happy to see them. Do we really want to break their hearts? Trust me, it's not easy to repair it."
"Must you always bring that up?" questioned Evie.
"Some scares never heal," said Carlos. He finishes the ice cream, throws away the bowl, and looks at Evie in the eye. "But that doesn't mean I dwell on that pain for the rest of my life. Look at us. We finally opened our hearts to each other and we finally got what we both wanted. Each other."
"When do we plan to tell them? asked Evie.
"It's up to you when you want to tell Doug. It's up to me when I want to tell Jane," answered Carlos.
"Until then, we're just going to pretend it's them we're still in love with?" questioned Evie.
"If you want to break the dwarf's heart, go ahead. I won't stop you," responded Carlos.
"Returning to the Isle really turned back on the rotten side of you," commented Evie.
"Be glad I'm not as callous as I used to be," responded Carlos. "Otherwise, I'd break Jane's heart and just leave her crying."
Evie puts on a look on her face as she walks to the door. "How 'bout we stop talking about our former lovers..." She locks the door. "... and enjoy some time together?"
"You want to try the twenty minutes again?" asked Carlos.
"You know it," answered Evie.
Carlos sets him timer and places it on the bed. The two lovers kiss and keep their lips connected until they hear the phone beep. Someone was knocking on the door, but the two were too caught up in the moment to pay attention to anything.
"Hello? Carlos?" It was Mal, still knocking.
She peeks into the keyhole and saw that Evie was there, having a kissing session with Carlos. Remembering the moment she interrupted in the Isle, she decided to leave them alone. She walks away but not before casting a spell on the door knob.
Twenty minutes later, the phone finally beeps, but the two lovers' lips are still locked. They finally broke up when Dude started barking. While Carlos attends to his pet's needs, Evie looked at Carlos' phone. A reminder says, "Timer run out five minutes ago."
"Um, Carlos?" started Evie. "I think we treasured this moment for too long. Five minutes too long."
"When you think about, neither of us wanted it to end," said Carlos, putting dog food on Dude's bowl. "I could've sworn I heard a knock on the door."
"Well, I guess I'll see you later. On the double date. Except each of us are dating someone else," said Evie awkwardly.
Evie unlocks the door but when she tried to open it, the door knob won't move. She tried twisting it, but it won't move an inch. "Carlos! Something's wrong with the door." Carlos twists the door knob, but it still won't move. Seeing the purple glowing sparkles around it, Carlos made a guess.
"It's either Maleficent, trying to trap us so getting the rose would be easier, or it's Mal, trying to make us spend the entire day together," said Carlos.
"Well, no one's teleporting in here, so I guess it's Mal alright," said Evie.
"So... you want to play some video games?" suggested Carlos.
After playing another harmless prank on her two best friends, Mal returned to her old room. She remembered how much she hated pink, but she missed it nevertheless. She puts her stuff down but didn't even bother unpacking. Instead, she just lies down on the bed and just thinks about the one person that's always in her head. Ben. She wanted to be mad at him, but deep inside, she was full of joy because she can see him again. But she didn't want to. Despite the fact that she has only been away from Auradon for six weeks, it still angered her that Ben chose to send her back.
Someone knocked on the door.
"Hey, Mal. It's me." It was Ben.
Mal opens the door.
Ben coughed awkwardly and said, "I brought you strawberries." He held out a bowl of Mal's favorite treat. Mal responds by slamming the door on his face. A few seconds later, Mal opens the door, takes the bowl, and slams the door again.
"I'm not going away," said Ben.
Knowing Ben, Mal knew he won't. She opens the door. "Who am I to disrespect the king?"
"You slammed the door in my face," reminded Ben.
"Just come in," said an irritated Mal.
The king sat on Evie's bed as he watched Mal eat her strawberries.
"Are you gonna keep staring?" questioned Mal.
"We can talk after you're finished," said Ben.
"Why do we need to talk?" asked Mal.
"I'm not asking for forgiveness. I just don't want any hard feelings between us," said Ben.
"You have done everything to make me see the light, you helped me conquer my inner demons, and then you send me back to the Isle without even giving me a chance," reminded Mal with scorn. "I know you love the people, Ben, but do you really love me?"
"Why would I say it if it wasn't true?" replied Ben, answering her question. "Why do we have to discuss this? You're back."
"I'm back because me and my friends broke out of the Isle to steal the artifact," clarified Mal with anger.
"And this bugs you why?" asked Ben.
"That trip made me and my friends tear each other apart," answered Mal. "Except for Carlos. He wanted to stay out of it."
"What were you guys fighting about?" asked Ben.
"I wanted to go to Sherwood and get the Episkevi before going to you. Evie and Jay wanted to got to you before we go to Sherwood," answered Mal.
"What did Carlos say?" asked Ben.
"Never turn your back on a friend in need," answered Mal.
"Since Robin Hood and the Merry Men captured all of you in Sherwood Forest, I'm guessing what he said worked," guessed Ben.
"That kid is full of surprises. I don't know what we'd do without him," said Mal.
"No tech expert on your missions," said Ben.
"I didn't need you to take a guess," said Mal. "I thought you wanted to talk about us."
"I know, but the fact that you and your friends were breaking apart, I have to make sure you guys are still tight," said Ben.
"Sometimes, you're too good," said Mal.
"I can't help it. It's who I am," said Ben.
"Good for you," said Mal.
"I already told you that you don't need to change," said Ben.
"I know. I know. You want me to take a new path," interrupted Mal. "Again, we're getting off topic."
"Well... then I'll ask again. What can I do to make it up to you?" asked Ben.
"Honesty, Ben. Nothing," responded Mal. "After everything that's happened since my birthday, I really need a lot time for myself."
"Carlos isolated himself over his guilt of Sofia's death. All that's done is strain his relationships with others," said Ben.
"This is different, Ben," said Mal.
"How?" asked Ben.
"I just can't tell you," said Mal. "It's for your own good."
"How can I help you if you keep hiding things from me?" asked Ben.
"Everyone has secrets Ben," said Mal. "Don't you?"
"I can't lie. I do," said Ben. "But none of them have anything to do with my problems in life."
"You're lying," said Mal. "You didn't banish me for your people. You did it for another reason."
"Mal..." Ben was interrupted.
"Don't bother. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to," said Mal.
"But I will tell you someday," said Ben.
Mal remained silent.
"Can I ask you something?" started Ben. "Did you miss me?"
Mal almost choked on a strawberry at the sound of his question. "Of course I did."
"Then why are you pushing me away?" asked Ben. "And don't just say because you're disappointed."
"Because I'm scared," said Mal.
"Scared of what?" asked Ben.
"Scared that... now that I'm back, you want to have a future with me," continued Mal.
"I thought it's what you wanted," said Ben.
"The reason I'm uncertain about it right now is the same reason why I won't tell you what I'm hiding," said Mal.
"I guess I'll just have to wait," said Ben. "But you know that secrets don't stay locked up forever."
"We'll see," said Mal like it's a dare.
After a long silence, Ben asks, "Do you want to have dinner at the castle?"
"How can I refuse?" responded Mal, saying yes. She was willing to give Ben a chance to make it up to her. After all, she missed him.
It was seven o'clock in the evening. It was time for Carlos and Evie to go on their double date. Their is the fact that they're taking different dates. Evie is going out with Doug and Carlos is going out with Jane. Despite the fact that they're in a relationship, the tech prodigy and the narcissist prefer to wait for the right time to confess it to their former lovers.
Ben has a limo waiting outside to take the four to Winstein's. Jane and Doug arrived first. Evie and Carlos are hiding from the open doorway, nervous.
"You ready?" asked Evie.
"As ready as I'll ever be," answered Carlos, though it was obvious there was nervousness in his tone.
"I know you can handle this," said Evie. "Here's a little something for motivation." Evie gives Carlos a quick kiss.
"Let's get this party started," said Carlos, motivated.
The two walked out of the door and met up with their respective dates. Before Ben can open the door, Mal teleported into the scene.
"Ben! Don't!" yelled Mal. "Mom, I know you're in there!"
Ben backs away from the door. The door opens all of a sudden. Everyone stands back at the sight of Mal's malevolent mother, Maleficent.
"I see you're improving your magic-sensing powers," complimented Maleficent.
"I know why you're here," said Mal. "If you want that rose, you're going to have to go through me, and I think we both know what happened the last time we faced." She gets into her fighting stance.
"I think you forget that I have more power than before. Thanks to you," reminded Maleficent.
"Like I'm going to let that stop me from stopping you," said Mal.
Mal fires a fire blast but it does nothing to her mother. Maleficent causes the ground to rumble, causing everyone to lose balance, and forms a tall rock column around Mal, lifting her fifty feet in the air. Maleficent transports herself to the top.
"Ready for another round, baby girl?" started Maleficent.
Mal didn't answer and instead unleashes a magic blast, which her deflects with a swing of her scepter. Maleficent makes vines sprout from the ground and tangle up Mal.
"I see you've been practicing," said Mal.
"Impressed?" asked Maleficent, playing her daughter's game.
Mal uses a flaming aura to melt the vines. "No." She charges at her mother but was held back by a magic shield. Mal repeatedly fires magic blasts and fire blasts at it, but the shield remains intact. Maleficent fires a magic blast at her daughter and Mal lies on the ground, hurt.
"Even one simple blast can do a lot damage," said Maleficent. "Imagine how this affects an ordinary person."
Mal knew what she means. "You brought me up here to face me. Don't bring anyone else into this."
"If you wish." Maleficent turns the rock below Mal into quicksand.
The young sorceress started sinking. Struggling didn't help her. Mal charges her dark magic to the max and pounds the rock, shattering it to pieces, causing her and Maleficent to crash to the ground.
"Mal!" cried out Ben. He runs towards Mal, who was beginning to sit up.
"I'm fine. I'm fine," assured Mal.
Maleficent immediately picks herself up. Jay, Audrey, Chad, and Lonnie come out of the dormitory.
"What's going on here?" asked Audrey. Seeing Maleficent answered her question. "Never mind."
"Get Evie out of here!" ordered Mal.
"I'm not going anywhere," said Evie.
"Then... keep my mom away from the rose," ordered Mal. "Keep her busy. I think I have a way to stop her." Mal runs back inside the dorm, leaving her friends to face her mother.
"None of you have magic. What makes you think you can face me?" started Maleficent.
"Who says they don't have magic?" said Fairy God Mother, standing right behind Maleficent and holding her at wand point.
Carlos looks at Jane. "You called her, right?"
"Since Maleficent is more powerful than before, we need all the magic we can get," said Jane.
"How 'bout we take care of this another way?" Carlos takes out smoke bombs out of his jacket.
"You were going to bring bombs on our date?" questioned Jane.
"You never know if Mal's mom will pop out of nowhere," said Carlos. He throws down the bombs and smokes the area. All that was heard was Maleficent screaming for a second. She clears the mist only for everyone to see her face covered in sticky paint, via Carlos' paint bombs.
"Magic your way out of that!" taunted Carlos.
"Can magic even be used as a verb?" wondered Evie.
"Actually, it can," answered Doug.
Carlos tosses two more paint bombs at Maleficent, gluing her to the ground in a lying down position. Fairy God Mother points her wand at her.
"Don't move," she said to the villain.
Maleficent didn't heed her words. She snaps her fingers and teleports out of the sticky paint. She picks up her scepter and fires a blast at Carlos, critically injuring him. Jane immediately ran towards him. She shakes him but he doesn't wake up.
Lucky for everyone, Mal returned. She was holding a bottle of perfume.
"Mal, you wouldn't, would you?" Evie knew what the perfume contains and is unsure about Mal's intent to use it.
"This has to end, E," said Mal.
Evie nods. Mal turns back to her mother. She opens the bottle and uses her magic to turn the liquid into magical mist. She places one hand behind her back and fires a magic blast into a tiny crack on the ground. It comes out of another tiny crack and hits Maleficent in the back, staggering her. Mal takes this opportunity to unleash the mist at her. Unfortunately, Maleficent recovers in time to stop the mist. She closes her eyes and senses the magic within the mist.
"An amnesia spell," she said. "What was I thinking about time traveling, when I could've used something like this to get my daughter back?"
Maleficent uses one hand to keep Mal still where she stands and uses her other hand to unleash the mist at her. Just when it looks like all hope is lost, Carlos gets in the way and absorbs the mist, causing him to faint. Maleficent's rage over the boy's sacrifice causes her to lose concentration, unintentionally releasing her daughter. Mal unleashes a full-blast fire beam, but Maleficent teleports away before she can get hit. Mal grunts in frustration.
She looks at her unconscious friend. Evie runs towards Carlos and holds his face, shaking him.
"Wake up! Please, Carlos! Wake up," cried Evie.
Carlos wakes up. "Who's Carlos?" He looks at Evie. "Who are you?"
Evie was shocked that he doesn't remember. Looking at the empty perfume bottle on the ground, Evie knew what happened to him. Carlos' mind has been completely wiped clean because of Mal's amnesia spell.
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