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Mal's POV.

As the days wore on I began getting more and more nervous. Today is Friday which meant it is two days away from my wedding. Even in my head it feels weird to say. I mean this time last year I never thought I would even have a relationship and now here I am about to be married. I haven't been sleeping this week either, not that I would ever admit to anyone I was losing sleep worrying about what Maleficent and her little cronies would try at the wedding, which is why when I looked over to the small alarm clock on my bedside table I wasn't surprised to see it read 6:45 am. Once again I have been up all night worrying. Even cuddling with Ben doesn't seem to be helping. I have been that tired I had even skipped my magic lesson this week.

I quietly groaned and begrudgingly got out of bed and got dressed for school. I knew Ben would be up soon anyway. He may have the day off school but that was so he could get some of his kingly duties done and everything organised for his father since we are having a week away next week for our honeymoon. I slowly made my way to the shower and after probably the quickest shower I've had to date (since getting too warm made me feel sick) I was dressed and headed downstairs. This is where I surprisingly found Belle in the kitchen and by the amount of baking she had done she had been in here for a while.

"You okay, mom?" I asked her, Ben had told me she only bakes like this when she is stressed/worried and can't sleep but I have no idea why she would start this now. Unless something has happened that I don't know about. I noticed her turn and smile at me as she always did lately when I called her mom.

"Yeah Mal, I'm fine. Just doing some baking since we have some visitors coming today." She told me.

Damn, I nearly forgot I actually was only at school this morning. We have some wedding guests arriving at lunch time and since Ben and Adam have a meeting I need offered to greet them with Belle. Apparently it's customary to offer royal families a room in the castle if their kingdoms are not in reasonable driving distance and some of them had taken the offer of staying while others chose to stay in the five star hotel in town. Fairy Godmother agreed straight away when I had asked her for the afternoon off. I had honestly thought she would say no but she seemed okay and not in the least bit worried or annoyed with the amount of time I an having off school lately. Then again when I am not there the work is sent/emailed back a day early and I know I'm in the top percentage of my classes as well so I guess that's why she's okay with it. I went and sat at the island in the kitchen figuring I may as well pass some time till I had to head to school.

"So, have you heard back from my dad on whether he can come to your wedding or not?" Belle asked me.

"I'm not sure. Ben hasn't mentioned it so I don't think Maurice can come." I told her. Maurice had been away travelling when Ben had had his coronation and he had fallen ill around Adam's birthday. She nodded to me and didn't seem very surprised. Ben had told me his grandfather was always travelling lately and Ben had hardly seen him since he started at Auradon Prep which meant by extension Belle hadn't seen much of her father either. "Sorry." I apologised before looking away. She may not have been very surprised but it was easy enough to see she was disappointed.

"It's okay. It's not your fault. I just wish he could have been here." She said as she began to look a little upset. The timer went off on one of the ovens and I knew I had to do something to lighten the mood. That was when I got a whiff of what was coming out of the oven, strawberry cookies. As Belle placed the tray on the island to transfer the cookies to one of the many silver trays spread out I reached over and grabbed one before she could stop me. Stuffing it directly into my mouth my actions had the desired affect when Belle chuckled and shook her head. "Don't eat them all, Mal. These are for you and the girls tonight." Belle told me. "Or actually I have a feeling they will be yours." With my mouth still full of cookie I just smiled and gave her a mischievous look.

The smile quickly fell from my face however when a wave of nausea washed over me causing me to run to the nearest bathroom. I made it there just in time as no sooner was I knelt near the toilet did I start throwing up. Damn, I hate this. Don't get me wrong I wouldn't change being pregnant for anything, I'm so happy to be carrying Ben's babies but this sickness is horrible. Roll on my second trimester when I'm told the sickness dies down for most women.

I stayed in the bathroom for a while until I was sure I wouldn't throw up anymore. I decided to skip breakfast and take something with me to eat between classes. I knew that Ben, Belle and Adam wouldn't worry if I didn't eat breakfast with them. It has become well known if my morning sickness starts before breakfast I skip the meal and Mrs Potts just makes sure to give me something to eat at school. So to pass time I decided to go and sort out my outfits for today. Somehow I had let Evie talk me into two dress changes today. I had started wearing more dresses lately since I could have them loose fitting, effectively hiding my baby bump, and no one suspected anything. Evie of course had made both my dresses, both in purple with blue accents. One floor length dress and one knee length dress.

By the time I had settled on my accessories to match my dresses Ben had come up to our bedroom. "Mal?" He said causing me to turn and look at him. "The car is waiting to take you to school." He told me. Ben hated the fact that I am going without him today but his meetings and paperwork had to be done and there was no way I was missing more of school then I needed to.

"Ben calm down." I said softly as I walked towards him. His arms immediately wrapped around my waist. "I will be fine. I have all our friends there with me and should the need arise I have Fairy Godmother as well. Nothing is going to happen. I promise." This seemed to calm him slightly.

"I know but I don't like that I won't be there to protect you. I mean look what's happened the last few times I haven't been with you." He voiced his worried to me and I understood why he felt this way immediately.

"I know but there was nothing you could have done even if you were there. Okay. Would it make you feel better if I text you between classes?" I asked. Ben nodded his response before I continued. "Okay, then that's what I'll do. I have to go or I'll be late." I told him before kissing him and heading downstairs and out into the car.

What I wasn't expecting when I got out of the car was the welcoming committee that seemed to be there. In addition to Jane (who I shared my first lesson with and I knew would be waiting for me) there was Jay, Carlos, Lonnie and Audrey. I raised my eyebrow at them as I got closer I was expecting one of the boys to answer but Audrey beat them to it. "We found out we all have a free morning until our break so we figured we may as well spend it together." She explained as she walked forward and hugged me. I quickly hugged her back before turned to hug Jane, who returned my embrace.

"So library?" I asked them, since that's where we usually spend our free periods.

"Well actually we were hoping you would watch us while we run through some Tourney plays." Jay commented.

"How can you do that? Ben isn't here." I pointed out the obvious flaw in their plan. I had no problem watching them play tourney but how could they practice with two people? It was then I heard another car pull up behind me.

"Well I text Ben when we found out we had a free and he said he would meet us here to practice." Carlos explained. "Actually here he is now."

I slowly turned around and sure enough there was Ben walking towards us like he wasn't supposed to be at home sorting out his paperwork. "Ben? I thought you were doing your paperwork before your meeting so you were free tonight?" I asked him as he reached me, worried he was going to cancel going out tonight. We had planned a family meal at Tiana's Place weeks ago. It is also where Maurice is going to surprise Belle. I really hope Ben isn't cancelling.

"I was but dad told me to come and have fun. He will complete the paperwork for me and I just have to sign it all when I get home. I'll still be able to make it tonight. I promise." He explained. With a nod from me the boys headed to the locker rooms while me, Jane, Audrey and Lonnie headed to the tourney pitch.

We decided to sit somewhere in the middle rows of seats in front of the goal they always used for practice but while the others talked I realised someone was missing. "Hey guys, where's Evie?" I asked them. The thought of our parents getting to her immediately crossed my mind.

"She said she would be working in the lab with Doug. They're doing something to help increase protection for Sunday." Lonnie explained to me. That explanation however did little to ease my anxiety. I decided to pop in and check to make sure they were okay then I can come back and watch the boys.

"I'll be right back." I told the girls who nodded to me. Lonnie and Audrey were too engrossed in their conversation to really pay attention. Jane however turned her head to face me. "I'll be okay Jane. I don't even think my mother is stupid enough to try anything this close to the wedding." She nodded at me but didn't look convinced. I noticed the boys coming back with the whole team (minus Chad obviously). I decided I best tell Ben and after walking over to him and whispering in his ear where I would be I left the tourney field and headed for the Chemistry lab.

I got there in no time and sure enough there was Evie and Doug stood around a small pot which they had placed over a Bunsen burner. It was easy for me to see this wasn't simple Chemistry. It almost looks like a potion of some kind. "Hey guys, what are you working on?" I asked the duo as I walked a little closer. They both spun around at the sound of my voice but relaxed once their eyes landed on me.

"Hey M, just a little protection potion for Sunday. Can't be too careful." She said as Doug turned back around to add something to the potion.

"But why do you have another pot out?"

"Because we need to make two batches. One for the Cathedral and one for the Castle." Evie stated like it was the most obvious thing in the world and I shouldn't have even asked such an obvious question.

"We don't need one for the castle. If they're going to try anything it'll be at the cathedral. It's the wand they want and Maleficent knows it won't be moved to the castle." I informed her. She looked uncertain but nodded anyway and put the other pot back under the table. "How much longer will this take you guys?"

"Not long why?" I had expected Evie to answer but surprisingly the answer came from Doug. He had come a long way since we had known him. Sure sometimes he could revert back to that shy person he was when we first came but most of the time he actually had some confidence and it was nice to see.

"Me and the girls are watching the others run some tourney plays. Think you will be done in time to sit with us for a bit?" They both nodded to this and then turned back to the potion. I took that as my cue to leave and headed back to the tourney field. I knew if I was gone any longer Ben would worry.

After the boys had finished their Tourney practice they all showered and Ben came over to me. "You sure you don't want me to stay?" He asked me causing me to roll my eyes.

"I think I can have a meeting with Fairy Godmother myself. Go. Do your king-y stuff." I practically ordered him. He gave me a kiss before leaving. I watched him get into the car and then I watched the car until I couldn't see it anymore. I would have preferred Ben to stay with me today but I knew his royal duties came first.

I headed to the all too familiar office of Fairy Godmother and wasn't surprised when her receptionist/assistant told me to go straight in.

"Morning, Mal." Fairy Godmother greeted me warmly.

"Morning." I responded. I honestly just wanted to get this 'meeting' going so I know what is in place. "So about Sunday?..." I started to say but Fairy Godmother cut me off.

"Yes, well myself, Evie and Jane will be going early Sunday morning to the cathedral and placing barriers that will repel any villain who tries to enter and also anyone who is being controlled by dark magic." She explained.

I nodded to her before asking another question. "But what about when the wand is being transported?" I asked. I knew it would be safe while in the cathedral but they still had to move it to and from the cathedral.

"I assume you remember the spell jar that my wand was covered with for Ben's coronation?" She questioned.

"Of course." I stated. I'm not likely to forget it since I also trapped my mother inside it on the very same day.

"Well it has been enchanted so only myself, Belle and Adam can lift it from the table while it contains my wand." She said. I let out a breath I hadn't even realised I was holding when this was explained. At least the wand would be safe until it was back wherever the hell Fairy Godmother was keeping it. "What protection do you think would be best around the castle?" She asked me.

I didn't even have to think about my answer. "Nothing." I said. But I quickly carried on when I saw the look of utter disbelief on Fairy Godmothers face. "They know the wand won't be there so I highly doubt they will try anything." I explained my reasons and Fairy Godmother seemed to agree.

"Okay I trust you." She said before glancing at her clock. "You better go or you'll be late for Auradon History." She stated, effectively dismissing me.

"Thank you." I said as I rose from my chair and hearing Jane outside waiting for me I left the office quickly. But I did hear Fairy Godmother reply with "Your welcome, Mal." Before I closed the door and headed to my lesson with Jane.

After my class had been let out I headed to the courtyard where Belle had text me there would be a car waiting for me and sure enough when I got outside there was the car. Getting into the back seat of the car I couldn't help but start to worry a little. This would be my first time taking a lead roll on anything to do with other royals. Sure I talked to them at parties and things but it's not the same as welcoming them into your home and such is it. I was grateful I didn't have to deal with a large group of royals though as only three families had accepted Belle and Adam's offer of staying and thankfully two of the families I knew pretty well. Although I suppose I better get used to dealing with large numbers of royals and such, fast because I will be Queen of Auradon in two days time.

Far too quickly for my liking the car came to a stop outside the castle and as I got out I noticed Belle stood at the top of the steps, in her floor length yellow dress, waiting for me to come home. I briefly hugged her before rushing off to change myself. We had been running late after I had got into the car. The amount of cars picking students up (I suspect to spend time with family and get ready for Sunday since we had invited everyone at school) had caused heavy traffic between the school and lasted most of the way home. I knew Aladdin, Jasmine and Aziz would be here soon and not long after them would be Elsa and her family.

I changed into the floor length dress Evie had made for me and after a quick spell on my hair so half of it was pulled back and held with the slide Ben had given me before family day and it was all loosely curled. After touching up my small amount of make up and making sure I looked good but that my bump wasn't immediately noticeable I headed back down to Belle.

"You ready?" Belle asked me. I took a deep breath before following her outside. As we stood at the top of the stairs a limo pulled up. "Breathe." I heard Belle whisper to me. I took a few small breaths to try and calm me down and luckily it worked but what worked even better was when I saw Allison get out of the limo first followed by Aziz and their parents. They had obviously swung by and picked her up before coming here which is a good thing for me otherwise they would have probably been here before me.

As they came to a stop in front of us they bowed/curtsied and instinctively I quickly curtsied to them. I looked up when I heard a chuckle. "I don't think you need to do that anymore Mal." Aziz said after his chuckles had died down a little. "The Queen of Auradon doesn't have to bow to other royals." It was easy to tell he was joking around with me, especially since he started chuckling again when I blushed a little. It was certainly going to take a while to get used to not having to bow to the other royals. I had gotten to know him pretty well over the course of the past month since me and Ben had been skyping him letting him know details of the wedding. To be honest we had probably skyped him more then necessary but it turns out he is a good laugh and very easy to get along with.

I jokingly punched his arm for mocking me after which he faked being in pain causing everyone present to laugh. "Stop being a prat." I playfully scolded him before hugging Allison. "Hi Ali." I greeted her.

"Oh that's nice. My sister gets a 'hi and I get punched. Favouritism or what!" He exclaimed but laughter still rang through in his voice.

"And if you took a day off from being you and acted normal you wouldn't have been punched." I retaliated. I couldn't stifle my laugh when he actually pouted at me, it was just too funny. Even Allison was laughing at him. It was only when I had calmed down I remembered why they were here. "I'm so sorry." I apologized as I turned to Aladdin and Jasmine. "Hello Prince Aladdin, Princess Jasmine." I greeted them. I should have greeted them straight away but with joking around with Aziz I forgot.

"Honestly Mal, you can drop our titles when we are alone. Like Belle and Adam we prefer to be informal with close friends." Jasmine explained to me.

"And please don't apologize for having a laugh with your friends and our children. We found it rather funny ourselves." Aladdin told me. I smiled at the duo who were a lot like Belle and Adam. They didn't let the fact that they're royal change them or go to their heads. It's easy to see why Belle and Adam get along with them so well.

"Why don't we go inside?" Belle asked us. We all nodded but as we turned to follow her inside Aziz gently pushed me and Ali causing us to stumble a little before running inside. I looked briefly at Ali who nodded back at me and we both walked into the castle, me muttering a spell as we got inside. We couldn't help but laugh when "Not fair!" Echoed through the halls.

After a while of laughing and talking Belle said "Mal why don't you show them their rooms?" I nodded to her but as I stood she spoke again. "I assume the gang are staying tonight?" She asked me.

"Yeah, with me and the girls having a pamper day tomorrow we figured it would be easier. That's okay right?" I asked her having realized I had yet to tell her what we had decided.

"Of course that's okay. I haven't seen my other kids for a while." Belle informed me making me smile. It was weird for us at first when she started referring to us as family but now it was normal and we all secretly loved it.

"You booked the whole spa for the day right? And without a maximum number of guests?" Belle nodded her answer to me. Once I saw this response I turned to Allison. "You're welcome to come along if you like Ali? You as well Jasmine. I'm sure Belle would like some adult company." I joked with them. Jasmine agreed much to Belle's delight, it was written clear as day across her face.

"Are you sure you don't mind?" Ali asked me. You could see the uncertainty on her face and I knew why. She was never usually asked to go out with her friends to the spa and things. She had even checked to make sure I wanted her at the wedding.

"Of course I don't mind, Ali. You're my friends why wouldn't I want you there." I told her. I really did want her to come. I wanted tomorrow to be a nice relaxing day and I didn't want Ali to feel left out when we all went out tomorrow. But I also really wanted her there. She is such fun to be around and a really good laugh.

"Sure, I'd love to come." She said with the biggest smile I've seen on someone's face since I changed Jane's hair. I couldn't help but smile back. She reminded me a lot of how Jane used to be. She had people who were her friends because of who her parents are but when it came to activities outside school she was always left out in favor of someone else. That's probably why she fits into our little misfit 'family' group since we have all felt like that at some point and some of us still do.

It didn't take me long to show them to their rooms and they all opted to stay in them and unpack their things. Aladdin, Jasmine and Aziz are staying till Monday which is when I assume Ali will head back to Auradon Prep. As I headed back to the stairs I was met by Chip who bowed. "Lady Mal, Queen Belle has asked me to tell you that Queen Elsa and her family are almost here."

I barely had time to nod to him before he turned and ran off, I assume to go help his mum, Mrs Potts, with something. So lifting my dress up a little, so I didn't fall over it, and quickened my pace to the door where I had stood to meet Ali and her family. Thankfully I got there before the limo pulled up. "Cutting it a bit short aren't you?" Belle whispered to me as the limo pulled up.

"Sorry, got talking to Ali and lost track of time." I explained. I really hadn't meant to be late I had just been enjoying the conversation. Belle didn't have time to answer me and I noticed her straighten up a little as I heard the car door be opened. I looked over and found Queen Elsa exiting the limo followed by Ellie. They reached us in no time and again I instinctively bowed as they bowed to me and Belle. No one commented this time and I have never been more thankful for people being silent.

"Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home, Your Majesty." Queen Else said to Belle. I just smiled at Ellie. She was another one who had fit nicely into our 'family' group since starting at the same time as Ali (September). Because of her mothers story she had been isolated from everyone else, something my and my siblings knew all too well. Ellie like Ali was always good for a laugh but was still a little distant with us, I have no idea why. We all like both Ali and Ellie, even Kristin and Aaron had become good friends in the last few months. I'm hoping Ali, Ellie and Kristin will loosen up a little tomorrow and realise we really do like them.

"Please, it's no problem. Oh, and please just call me Belle and my husband and son, Adam and Ben. At home, when were away from the press, we tend to drop our titles." Belle explained. Her explanation was almost word for word the same as what she had told me when I had spoken with her after the coronation.

"Of course, Belle. Please then don't use our titles either." Elsa said.

"Hi Ellie, you okay?" I asked her. Bless her she looked so nervous.

"Yeah, I guess. Are you okay? Getting nervous?" She asked me.

"I'm fine. Yeah I'm a little nervous but, and I know this will sound cheesy, I think a part of me always knew I would marry Ben. It's just happening sooner then I ever expected it would." I explained to her. I don't know why I had said it though. Not because it's not true but because I hadn't admitted that to anyone, not even Ben or Evie. "Speaking of the wedding though me and the girls are having a spa day tomorrow and I would love it if you would come. I'll be asking Kristin later."

The shock on her face wasn't easily missed by anyone. She turned to her mum, Elsa and seemed to ask the question with her eyes since Elsa nodded at her before she turned back to me. "I'd love to go." She said before pulling me into a hug. What was it with Auradon people and hugs? Ben has even managed to turn me into a huger. It's weird.

"Great, shall I show you to your rooms?" I asked the pair of them. As much as I liked Elsa, since she knew how I felt in royal situations, I wasn't comfortable enough with her to ask her to come and I don't think Belle was either. As far as I knew Belle only saw her at Council of Elders meetings. I was about to turn and show them where they would be staying but I stopped when I saw another limo coming down the drive. "Actually if you wouldn't mind waiting then I can show you all together?" I asked them point out the car which had stopped right behind the one they had arrived in.

"Of course." Else told me. I noticed her lean towards Belle and I'm fairly certain I wasn't supposed to hear what was said but my heightened fairy hearing made that impossible. "She's so much like you and Ben. She will make an amazing Queen." Elsa whispered to Belle who merely smiled and responded with "I know."

After greeting Princess Anna, Prince Kristoff, Kristin and Aaron I showed everyone to their rooms and of course asked Kristin if she would like to join us tomorrow. She had agreed immediately after hearing the word spa. Since they had also wanted to stay in their rooms and unpack and Snow White wouldn't be coming until tomorrow I decided to head to the castle gardens and get half hours peace before having to meet with the others and get ready for dinner. What I hadn't expected was to find Aziz sat out there looking miserable. I walked over to him and sat down on the bench next to him. After a few minutes though it seemed he either hadn't noticed I was here or was ignoring me.

"You okay, Aziz?" I asked. He was so happy when he had arrived here earlier now he looked like he had been on the Isle.

"I guess, and how many times do I have to ask you to call me Az, Violet?" He said. His voice lifting a little as he called me Violet. Me calling him by his full name had its desired effect, yes!

"Really? Again with calling me Violet?" I tried to sound insulted but as usual me laughter came through in my voice. He smiled at me but still had a sad look in his eyes. "What's up?" I asked. I know usually Az would go to Ben but since Ben was in a meeting I guess he's stuck with me.

"It's the people of Agrabah." He told me. I just gave him a confused look and thankfully he noticed and continued. "There's this old law that an heir to the throne has to be married by their 18th birthday and well I'm sure Ben has mentioned I'm getting coronated on my birthday in the new year?" I nodded my agreement but also for him to continue. "Well the kingdom are slating me and questioning if I can rule because I aren't even in a relationship." He told me. Jesus what is with these Kingdoms!? No one thinks you can rule unless your married. It's completely ridiculous.

"Az, no one can force you into a relationship or give you a dead line to be married by." I stated. It's true they can't and it's stupid and totally unfair of them to try. "Do things in your own time and at your own pace, okay? Screw what anyone else thinks. Do it your way and prove them wrong."

He got a smile on his face as I said this but it didn't quite reach his eyes. "Yeah. That makes sense. Besides the type of girl I like are hard to come by." He stated and I actually saw his smile reach his eyes this time. It was a welcome sight. I hate seeing friends upset.

"And what kind of girl is that?" I asked. My curiosity getting the better of me once again. I couldn't help but wonder.

"Strong, confident, not intimidated by my crown or title and not afraid to speak her mind." He stated. OMG! This was too perfect! I know someone he has just described to a t. Lonnie! It's perfect. I had to talk to Ben and see if there's a way we could get them talking either over the weekend or at the wedding/reception.

"Yeah certainly rare things to fine in someone from Auradon." I said like I hadn't just been thinking of how to set him up with one of my friends.

"You're prefect for Ben you know. You're just like him. Smart, funny and kind hearted." He told me. "He's lucky to have you and you're going to make a fantastic Queen."

"Thanks." I said, I could feel the blush creeping across my face though. That was when I heard another car pull up followed closely by Ben and Adam's voice. "I'll see you later okay?" No sooner had Aziz nodded was I up and on my way to the front of the castle. I had seen Ben this morning but since being pregnant if I don't see him for a few hours I start missing him like crazy. More so since I moved into the Castle.

I got to the front door as they stepped through and I immediately flung my arms around his neck, pulling him into a hug. I felt more than saw him look towards Adam but I did see Adam shrug in response and head off I assume to find Belle.

"You okay?" He asked.

I nodded to him. "Just missed you today." I told him.

"Really?" He asked. He hadn't even attempted to hide the shock on his voice.

"Yep. Oh and I just have a very interesting conversation with Az." I told him. I leant back and watched as his facial expression turned from disbelief to curiousness. I pulled him to his study and told him everything ma and Aziz had discussed and was about how I wondered if we could set him up with Lonnie when Ben interrupted.

"Mal! You're a genius! We can have Aziz 'escort' Lonnie down the aisle since we know the others want to walk down in their couples. They'll have to talk at the reception then because as a tradition when the bride and groom share their first dance after a few minutes they are joined by the bridesmaids and grooms men." he explained to me.

"Ben, that's perfect!" I exclaimed. "Think it'll work?"

"Yes." Ben stated with such confidence I didn't doubt him for one moment. This would work and hopefully make two friend very happy in the process. "So doesn't suspect anything about tonight, right?"

"Not a thing." I stated before I head Evie knocking at the study door. I smiled before Leaving to be my best friends dress up doll just praying tonight would go as planned.

Author's Note: I'm hoping to have another One Shot up by tomorrow for those of you who are also reading Gaining A Family, my prequel to this story. I hope you guys didn't find this chapter too long. I hadn't planned for it too be this long but after seeing how much I had wrote I decided to stop here and continue this in the next chapter. Hope you enjoyed this guys x