Mal's POV.
Me and Ben had been upstairs in the castle for a little over two hours now and even though we had only talked and cuddled a little (Evie would kill me if I messed my hair) I had the best time. We had talked about everything and nothing and to be honest, dare I say it, today was actually going perfectly. "Hey Ben?" I said gaining his attention straight away. "How come Chad and Leah were able to attend the wedding?" I asked. I didn't remember writing them invitations. I also was positive Leah was uninvited by our mom anyway.
"Oh, well I noticed on the invitation Aurora had it was addressed to 'Prince Philip, Princess Aurora and family'" Ben told me. "So if the one you sent to Cinderella was the same then that's how they were able to attend." He explained. I couldn't help but nod to him wondering how I could have been so vague on their invites but then again after writing the first few it was like my hand was on autopilot.
"Don't you think it's weird they didn't try and stop the wedding?" I couldn't help but ask him. It just didn't seem right to me and I was waiting for the other shoe to drop.
"A little." Ben admitted. "But hey, I'm not about to complain." As he said this I felt a rush of magic around the castle. I immediately jumped up (best I could) and walked to the window. As I looked out I found Fairy Godmother stood in the gardens with her wand in her hand erecting some kind of magical force field. I couldn't help but smile at her cautiousness but the fact she still had her wand was worrying. It was supposed to remain under the spell jar until it was back where ever the hell she keeps it now.
"You okay Mal?" Ben asked. I assume since I got up so fast.
"Yeah, sorry. Just felt a wave of strong magic and decided to check it out." I explained to him as I continued watching Fairy Godmother. As she finished the force field and turned to head back into the castle. Once she was fully facing the castle she vanished her wand before smiling up as me and walking out of my sight. I was about to turn away from the window when I could swear I saw something move near the trees just inside the force field. As I focused on the area however I couldn't see anything. Convinced I was seeing things I turned back to Ben as a knock sounded at the door.
"Come in." Ben called to whoever was there.
A few seconds later our mom stuck her head in the door. "Almost everyone is here. You two ready to join your party?" She asked us. I just smiled at her. I was still trying to convince a small part of my brain that this isn't a dream. I am actually married to Ben. My true love.
"We'll be there in a few." Ben told our mom before she smiled and left. I took another look near the trees but I still couldn't see anything. "You ready Mal?" I heard him ask me. I turned and nodded my head to him. I certainly wasn't ready to see Leah and Chad but hopefully they just stayed away from me and didn't cause any trouble. I took Ben's hand as he lead me out of the room and down to the large ball room. I never understood why they had two ball rooms until it came to planning the wedding. There was no way on this earth we would fit everyone in the small ball room.
We came to a stop outside the door next to a smiling Lumière. "Congratulations, your majesties." He said as he bowed to us. I don't think I'll ever get used to people bowing to me. I just hoped it didn't start happening at school like some teachers/staff members do with Ben.
Seconds later Lumière stepped through the doors and we followed a few steps behind him. "Announcing the bride and groom, King Ben and Queen Mal." He said to the room. The conversations instantly stopped and everyone turned to us and bowed/curtsied again. Even our parents did. I smiled at Ben and allowed him to lead me towards his parents as our guests straightened up and the conversations started flowing again.
"I'm not going to get used to that." I told the trio. Both Ben and Dad chuckled a little.
"I felt the same, Mal. You will get used to it soon." Mom told me. Makes sense I guess. But right now it just didn't feel right.
"I'm going to go get a drink." I told them wanting them to have a few minutes with just the three of them. I know they haven't had much time for themselves lately with me being pregnant and all the stress.
"I don't mind going for you Mal." Ben informed me but I couldn't help but smile at him.
"Ben, I can get my own drink. I'm pregnant not an invalid." I told him, humour clear in my voice. However, when both our parents started laughing we turned our attention to them instead of each other, giving them rather curious glances.
"Sorry." Dad apologised. "But I remember your Mom telling me almost the exact same thing when she was pregnant." He explained. I couldn't help but chuckle myself. Must be a side affect of carrying 'beastie' babies.
I gave them one last smile before heading over to get a drink of cola. Mrs Potts had specifically gone out and bought quite a few bottles of it for me since I seemed to be craving it right now. I took a sip and relished the fact that it was cold before I heard someone speak to me.
"Your Majesty." The voice addressed me. I turned slowly but smiled when I found Fairy Godmother there giving me one of her warm, motherly smiles.
"I think you can drop the title for tonight." I told her. It was just too much and I knew if I didn't nip it in the bud with her now she would start calling me by my title at school like she had with Ben for a few weeks after his coronation.
She nodded but I knew this would be a running theme for tonight. "Your vows were beautiful." She stated. I nodded to her but really didn't know how to respond to that. I had just said what my heart told me to. All I had told Ben was the truth. "So how does it feel to be Queen?"
"Strange." I answered immediately. I didn't even need to think about my answer. "I guess it's just a lot to take in. I mean I haven't even been here a year and I'm already an expectant mother, and a wife and a newly crowned Queen on top of that. It's just a little much right now." I told her. It felt good to actually be open about this. I mean yeah I talk all things pregnancy with Mom and Ben is always there to listen to me but it's nice to have another opinion on it.
"Give it time Mal, I'm sure you will handle it well. Just like you have everything else that has been thrown at you." Fairy Godmother told me. Why everyone was so convinced I wouldn't mess this up I have no idea. I even thought I would mess it up so I don't know where other people got there confidence in me from.
"Thanks." I said fully aware of how unsure my voice had just sounded but it's not like I could take it back now is it.
"Your welcome." Fairy Godmother replied before hugging me and heading off towards Jane. I smiled as I watched her go. I glanced around the room to locate Ben and found him talking with our parents. The smile on my face grew a little bigger at the sight of my family. I honestly don't know how I got lucky enough to get a family like the one I had now. I placed the hand not holding my drink on top of my baby bump as I got a little lost in thought.
I didn't say that way for long though as I heard "Your Majesty." My head turned as quickly as possible to find Audrey's parents rising from their bow/curtsy. I glanced behind them and was pleasantly surprised to find that Queen Leah wasn't with them. As I turned my attention back to them I nodded and took another sip of my drink. "I would just like to offer my apologies for what happened yesterday." Aurora told me, actually causing me to choke on my drink.
I couldn't seem to regain control of my coughing and I had swallowed at the wrong time causing my drink to become stuck half way down my wind pipe, making me cough even more. After a few minutes I felt a few slaps to the top of my back helping me finish my mouth full of drink and stop coughing. I turned around to find my dad there. He smiled down at me before he noticed who I was talking to and his face turned serious again.
I took a couple of breaths before finally responding to them. "I'm not wanting to sound rude but what exactly are you apologising for?" I asked them. Leah should be the one apologising to me not these two, who actually didn't seem to have a problem with me.
"For what Leah said last night." Prince Philip provided for me. "We deeply regret not standing up to her and helping you out. We feel bad for just sitting there while she said that your baby wasn't Ben's and that you weren't fit to rule due to your temper and uncontrolled magic. She was completely out of order for what she said to you."
"And we just wanted you to know we don't share her views or opinions. We were hoping you would accept our apology for what happened yesterday." Princess Aurora finished her husbands explanation. I couldn't help but share a disbelieving look with my dad who hadn't moved from my side.
"While I feel your apology is completely unnecessary since you yourselves didn't do anything I accept your apology." I told them and I watched the relief wash over their faces. I have no idea why they were apologising for something they had no control over but I was happy to accept their apology if it made them feel better.
"How far along are you?" Princess Aurora asked me.
"Eleven weeks just gone." I told them. She was at least trying to be civil so I felt I should try and not take my anger out on her, since it's her mother who angers me. I noticed both of them smile at each other before turning back to me.
"Ah so the cravings have started then, have they?" Prince Philip asked me. I didn't get a chance to respond to him since dad decided to answer that question for me.
"Oh yes. They're even worse then some of Belle's." He told them and they all shared a laugh. I smiled at the little dig he had at Mom but I noticed Chad talking to a crying Evie.
"Would you excuse me a moment?" I asked the trio, they all nodded but as I started walking over to my sister I could feel dad watching me.
After having to swerve around a few people I finally came up next to Evie round about the same time as Snow White did causing Chad to stop talking. I took one quick look at Evie's tear stained face for my temper to show. "What the hell do you think you are doing!?" I asked him, trying to control my voice so I didn't shout and draw unnecessary attention to us, still very aware I was being watched by a very protective former Beast/Dad. "Why the hell is my sister in tears again after talking to you!?" I demanded to know.
"I was merely telling this self obsessed, lying, gold digging villain a few truths." He stated causing a few tears to spill down Evie's cheeks. I turned my head slightly and watched as she turned into Snow (She was closer then I was) and began crying onto her shoulder.
"What the hell Chad!" Voice control and unwanted audience be damned. Chad was not about to get away with this. "What gives you the right to speak to her like that!?" He shrugged his shoulders in response making me even more mad. "What!? Is it because she's a better person then you will ever be or is it simply that because she refuses to do your damn homework for you your now probably failing every single class?" I asked. I could see him go slightly paler and I knew I had hit a nerve, I could also see some people had heard some of my shouted rant and had turned to find out what was going on. Why does Chad always manage to ruin mine and Ben's special/important parties? I thought to myself.
"Who the hell wanted your opinion? All you are is a lying, deceitful dragon who kids don't deserve to see the light of day." He sneered at me and that was enough for me to snap. Before I could even register what I was doing I slapped Chad across the face, hard enough that I left an angry looking hand print on his cheek. I went to hit him again but I quickly felt someone's arms around me as another hand rested on my raised fist and my arm.
"Who the fuck do you think you are!" I screamed at Chad. I glanced around to find it was Ben who had hold of my wrist and Mom who had her arms wrapped around me. From the corner of my eyes I could also see some of the other guests and my family, who judging by their faces had heard Chad's remark. "Let me go!" I shouted at both Ben and our Mom. "He's going to pay for that comment!" I shouted. I felt Mom's grip loosen and thought I could get loose but a stronger pair of arms wrapped around me, arms that I knew belonged to our dad. Why they couldn't just let me kill the smug little creep I don't know. I saw Jay, Carlos and Aziz grab hold of Chad and start moving him but before I could see where they took him my view was blocked by Audrey, Evie and surprisingly Ellie.
"Mal, you need to calm down." Evie told me.
"Yeah, it's not good for the babies." Audrey added. These statements did absolutely nothing to quell my anger though. I could feel my eyes start to burn, a sure sign they were about to start glowing. It wasn't until Ellie spoke that I finally stopped struggling against Dad.
"Mal, stop." Ellie stated. "Please, don't let people think Chad or Queen Leah are right about your temper and magic being out of control." At those words I finally started to calm. I felt both Dad and Ben loosen their grip a little but neither fully let go.
"Thanks Ellie." I told her. It wasn't until they heard how calm I sounded that they finally released their hold on me. "I really needed to hear that." I said as I pulled her into a quick hug. Thankfully after a few seconds everyone went back to enjoying themselves except for my family and friends. Jay, Carlos and Aziz came back in and joined the group. Even Fairy Godmother was lingering to make sure I was calm. "I'm fine guys." I told them all. "Let's get back to the party shall we?" I said to the group but it was more directed at Ben.
It was then I heard the DJ's voice over the PA system he had. "And now if you could clear the dance floor for the bride and grooms first dance." He stated. Everyone almost immediately created a circle around the dance floor with all our family in front.
I took Ben's offered hand and let him lead me onto the dance floor. I have never been more thankful for Mom's seemingly endless, torturing dance lessons over the summer. As we got to the middle of the dance floor and took up our positions for a slow dance I heard some familiar chords play. Without thinking my feet followed Ben's as he lead me around the dance floor. It wasn't until I heard Mrs Potts start singing I finally realised what the sing was. Tale As Old As Time. Someone had chosen Ben's parents song as have playing for our first dance.
I looked at Ben half way through our dance and found he was just as surprised as I was. I noticed Evie & Doug and Jay & Audrey had joined us on the dance floor at some point and Jane & Carlos were walking onto the dance floor as I took a quick look around. It took a few more minutes but I then spotted Aziz holding his hand out for Lonnie to dance, smiling shyly I saw her place her hand in his. I signalled to Ben to look over and a smile came across his face.
"Way to go, Cupid." He said, I could tell he was joking with me but I couldn't help but ask.
"Who's Cupid?" I asked him. A disbelieving look crossed his face but Ben merely shook his head and replied with.
"I'll explain it to you later." I nodded to him as we came to a stop and the song finished. A round of applause sounded. I was about to be lead off the dance floor by Ben when our Dad walked over to me.
"Can I have a dance?" He asked me. I knew he would easily back off if I said no but the hopeful look in his eyes melted me as soon as I saw it. I simply nodded to him and removed my hand from Ben's and placed it in his. We assumed the same position as I had been in with Ben except there was a little more space between us.
"Now the bride will share a special dance with her father." The DJ announced before the next song started playing. Again thanks to Mom my feet followed the steps without me having to think.
"I hope you didn't mind the last minute change of song?" He asked. Well at least now I knew who to blame for it.
"Of course not." I replied. We continued the rest of our dance in silence but the smile on Dad's face wouldn't be disappearing any time soon. That I knew for sure.
As the song finished I let Dad lead me back over to Ben. I kissed him quickly before I spoke "I'm just going to get another drink and check on Evie." I told him, I stopped when I saw three concerned faces looking at me. "What?" I asked them.
"Is that wise? Considering what happened last time?" Ben questioned. I couldn't help but roll my eyes at the three of them. This overprotective streak in them really had to stop. It started off as nice and kinda sweet but now it was just getting annoying.
"Really!?" I snapped a little at Ben. I hadn't meant too but my hormones picked now to kick in. "I will be in the same room and after what happened with Chad who is going to say anything?" I asked him. He didn't seem to have a good comeback to that so I left to get my drink.
But as I started walking away I heard Dad say "It's just the hormones Ben. Your mom was like it."
Ben's response upset me a little though. "I know it just hurts when she talks to me like that." He told our parents. I instantly felt bad for how I acted but I knew I needed a little time to cool off. I picked up another glass of Cola and started to walk towards Evie when I noticed Ellie was stood by herself. Changing direction I walked over to her.
"You okay?" I asked her.
"Yeah I guess." She said, trying to smile and prove she was fine.
"Really? Your fine?" I said. She nodded to me but didn't respond verbally so I just carried on talking. "That's why your stood in a corner by yourself is it? Come on spill." I told her. I hated pressuring people to talk but she just looked so uncomfortable.
"I dunno, I guess I'm just not comfortable with gatherings like this." She admitted and I couldn't help but smile at her.
"Neither am I. How about you stick with me and we'll find some more of our little group?" I suggested. Ellie smiled at me before nodding. "Great! Who shall we go bother first?"
I spent the next few hours mingling with friends and other class mates before I decided to go find Ben so I could apologise for what I did earlier. As I spotted him talking with Snow White, Jasmine and Aladdin I heard someone greet me with "Your Majesty." But it was easy to hear there greeting was forced.
Turning I found the last person I wanted to deal with right now. Leah. I don't know what else she could possibly want. She had tried to stop the wedding last night and failed. "Queen Leah." I forced out of my mouth. The last thing I wanted was another argument tonight, especially an argument with her.
"It seems you finally got what you wanted." She stated. I was really growing tired of her now. My patience was wearing extremely thin.
"Oh? And that is?" I asked even though I had a feeling I already knew the answer.
"Yourself in a position of power to help your mother like the evil, life ruining bitch you are." Leah said. I turned my head to look around the room in an attempt to calm myself so I didn't notice Mom come up behind me nor did I notice Leah raise her hand to slap me.
In the corner of my eye I saw movement and as braced myself for the hit not expecting my Mom to be there and grab her wrist before she could actually hit me. "Not the wisest move you've even done, Queen Leah." Mom stated, her voice was dripping with anger and to be honest it was a little scary. I have never heard Mom speak to anyone like that and if I'm honest it scared me more then when Dad growls. "May I remind you that you just insulted and then attempted to slap your Queen." I noticed Leah's face pale considerably at this. How she could forget I have no idea since I had a crown on my head the the coronation itself had only been few hours ago.
"I should also remind you of Mal's threat to you last night." I heard Ben tell her as he came to stand beside me and placed his arm around my waist. I couldn't help but smile at him. "While Mal may be too kind to follow through with that particular threat I assure you I am not. No one threatens my family." Ben told her.
It wasn't until I turned away from Ben and looked at Leah that I realised Mom still had hold of her wrist. "I believe my wife also uninvited you after upsetting our daughter the other night." Dad said. What the hell!? I thought to myself. Had they all been watching me!? Oh who am I kidding of course they have been. "I suggest you leave now before I have you thrown out." Dad stated. At this statement Mom released her hold on Leah's wrist.
She looked straight at me and said "This isn't over believe me." Before she turned and left in a hurry. She didn't even stop to say bye to a confused Philip and Aurora.
I quickly turned to face Ben. "I'm sorry for earlier. I was just being moody. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings." I apologised to him. He briefly looked a little shocked before he looked back down at me.
"It's okay, Mal. I understand." He said. I couldn't help but smile at him. He was always so damn understanding. If at all possible I think I fell for him a little more right then. "I love you." He whispered to me before placing a kiss too my forehead.
"I love you too." I replied as I snuggled into his side. At some point during our apology our parents had left but it didn't take a genius to know they were still watching us. I didn't dwell on it much as I noticed someone approach us.
I turned and found a couple who I hadn't actually met yet but I felt like I knew from somewhere. "Your Majesties." They greeted us.
"Princess Tiana, Prince Naveen." I heard Ben greet them. Not it made sense, they would have been at the meeting Leah called last night.
"We just wanted to offer our congratulations before we leave." Princess Tiana told us.
"Thank you." I said to them. We talked with them briefly for another few minutes before they excused themselves and left. The next hour or so carried on in a similar way. We had been congratulated by Queen Elsa, Princess Anna and Prince Kristoff, Cinderella and a begrudging Prince Charming, Mulan and Shang and Prince Eric and Ariel. They all congratulated us on the wedding, my coronation and the twins. It was honestly starting to get a little annoying now.
"Your Majesties." I heard a familiar voice greet us. I couldn't help but smile as I turned towards the sound of the voice.
"You really don't have to call us that, Jane." Ben told her causing her to blush a little bit as she smiled back.
"Sorry Ben, Mal. Just thought I'd come and say hi." She told me, I could see that wasn't all she wanted to say but I also knew she wouldn't say anything in front of Ben.
"Ben, do you think you could give us a minute?" I asked him. Ben nodded and kissed my cheek.
"Of course. If you need me I'll be near my parents." He told me before heading off leaving me with Jane. I nodded to him but my eyes never left Jane. She had come out of her shell a lot since Ben's coronation but was still shy in many ways.
"Do you wanna talk outside?" I asked her, noticing the way she kept glancing around the room and looking at those nearest us. Jane nodded at me and we turned and headed out of the room. We walked through the small corridor and through a set of glass patio doors which led out to the rose bushes where I had seen Fairy Godmother earlier in the day. We stood at the bottom of the steps and I turned to face Jane. "What's up?" I questioned. Something was clearly bothering her.
"I took your advice with Carlos and became friends with him but he seems to just see me as a friend." Jane explained to me.
"Wait. Aren't you already together but just keeping it a secret. Like Jay and Audrey did." I stated. We had all seen them together and all thought they were in a secret relationship.
"I wish." Jane said. Oh I am going to have a serious conversation with my little brother after this. This is god damned ridiculous. I felt like slapping him right now. It was obvious to anyone with eyes that they liked each other yet they skated around their feelings like this.
"Just tell him how you feel Jane. Sometimes he doesn't act in his own feelings in case he ruins things." I told her. We had all acted like that on the isle. The only way you could survive was by not showing any weakness or feeling what so ever.
As Jane nodded I pulled her into a hug but my eyes were once again drawn to the tree line when I saw something move. This time however I noticed what it was. It was a person and whoever it was clearly wasn't invited. "Jane." I whispered into her ear. "Can you do me a favour?" She nodded but as I continued I felt a rush of magic flow over me again, Jane must have felt it too as she stiffened slightly. "I need you to go find your mom and tell her I need her out here a second. Preferably without letting Ben or anyone hear you." I explained. I slowly let her go and noticed she quickly left and headed into the castle but I didn't dare take my eyes off of the tree line and the figure standing there.
Slowly I walked a little closer and noticed who it was. Diablo. I couldn't help the gasp that escaped my mouth causing him to chuckle as he walked out from the cover of the trees. As he did I realized he wasn't alone. Maleficent, Evil Queen, Jafar and Gaston followed him out. Strange. I thought to myself. If everyone else is here then where the hell is Cruella!? I didn't have to wonder for long as I heard a scream followed be a rather loud thud. I turned as quick as possible and found Jane on the floor trying to get up with Cruella walking towards the others laughing.
I ran towards her and kneeling next to her I asked "Jane, are you okay? Are you hurt?" I helped her carefully to stand and after a quick look over her I was happy she wasn't seriously injured.
"I'm fine, are you?" She asked as she noticed the others. "She grabbed me before I could get to mom. I'm sorry." Jane apologised. Really Jane! Why the hell are you apologising.
"It's okay. I'll distract them you get inside, okay?" I whispered to her. I could tell she wasn't happy about it but after a raised eye brow from me she nodded. I slowly turned to face the group of villains who shouldn't even be free and my eyes found Maleficent straight away. "What's the matter Maleficent? Too scared you'll lose if you fight me yourself?" I taunted her. It had the desired affect when they all took their eyes off of Jane and turned to glare at me. Thankfully, Jane managed to slip back inside the castle without being seen.
"How dare you speak to your mother in such a way!" Diablo shouted at me.
"And why the hell do you care?" I challenged him. Not expecting his response at all.
"I'm your father." he stated. No! This couldn't be happening! This had to be some kind of sick, twisted joke. But as I looked at the smirk on both his and Maleficent's face I knew it had to be the truth. I just didn't want to believe it. As I processed what I had been told I hadn't noticed Gaston sneak behind me. It wasn't until I felt my hands being forced behind my back and felt another hand against my throat, squeezing slightly, that I realized she had told me as a distraction.
Shit! I thought to myself. How the fuck am I supposed to get out of this!? I noticed Maleficent ignite a fire ball in her hand at the same time I heard the patio doors burst open. This wasn't going to end well.
"Ah!" Maleficent exclaimed. "You're just in time for the show." She told them and I noticed her throw the fire ball at me.
"Mal!" I heard various people shout. But my eyes never left the green ball of fire making it's way towards me. It was like it was in slow motion as it made it's was towards me and I couldn't even try and protect my children. What happened next shocked everyone. A lavender coloured force field emerged from my stomach and shielded me causing the fire ball to bound off it and leave me and the babies unharmed. What the hell!? Gaston must have thought it was me who produced it as I felt his grip tighten making it a little hard for me to breath. As quickly as the force field was produced it had disappeared and clearly annoyed Maleficent and the others turned to the group stood on the stairs.
I couldn't help the shock that came over me as I looked at the group Jane had come back with. On the steps was; Fairy Godmother, Ben, our parents, Evie, Jay, Carlos, Jane, Lonnie, Audrey, Ellie, Kristin and Elsa. Most of who's eyes were on me. A growl was heard loud and clear from Dad and it was enough for Gaston to loosen his grip. I managed to quickly get my hands free and push him off me. Moving quickly I tried to get to the others but found myself thrown backwards. I landed near one of the rose bushes and looked to find both Maleficent and Diablo walking towards me.
Out of reflex I placed my hand on my stomach. Thankfully I had landed on my back. It wasn't until I heard Maleficent speak that I realized I had to do something. "They're powerful already. I can't wait to turn them evil." I heard them both laugh and noticed Gaston also coming towards me. I knew I would have to choose which one to fight first. Automatically I chose the two with magic, Gaston was probably just being used as a little pawn anyway.
I summoned as much magic as I could into my hands and sent the most powerful wave of magic I could muster in their direction. It seemed to have the desired affect as they were knocked of their feet, clearly not expecting me to fight back. I turned my head towards Gaston in time to see a hand grab his shoulder and throw him away from me. "Keep your hands off my daughter." I heard Dad order Gaston. As I watched Dad punch Gaston in the face and knock him to the floor I noticed Ben had crouched beside me with Mom.
"You okay, Mal?" Ben asked me. I nodded to him but neither of them believed me. That much was clear from their faces. It was then a loud thud followed by a gasp caught my attention. I looked over to find Fairy Godmother now laid on the floor with Jane near her, Evil Queen looked extremely pleased with herself.
"Ben, I really need you to go back inside." I said as I noticed more of our guests coming outside, the noise obviously gaining their attention.
"Like hell. There's no way I'm leaving you." Ben insisted. I rolled my eyes but got up anyway.
"Mal," Mom said as she gently grabbed my arm. "Please. You don't have to do this." She told me. But as she finished her sentence I saw Evie get knocked over by Jafar. I couldn't let this carry on. I had to do something. Giving a look to Mom she reluctantly let me go and after a look at Dad who was still fighting Gaston I moved as quickly as I could over to my sister (since she was closer).
"E?" I said as I gently shook her. Evie groaned as she blinked a few times and seemed to be focusing her eyes when suddenly she rolled both myself and her out of the way of a magic ball thrown by her mother.
"Ready?" Evie asked me as we sat up. I saw the determination in her eyes and didn't dare ask if she was sure about this. I mean it is her Mom at the end of the day. I nodded to her as we stood. Immediately we both threw magic balls (mine purple, Evie's dark blue) at Evil Queen. We saw her try and dodge them but she ended up moving the wrong way and getting hit by both sending her flying onto the floor, hitting her head making her a little disoriented. I couldn't help but smirk at her but soon found my attention redirected towards my Dad. I looked over as Gaston managed to get the upper hand and throw Dad back towards the stairs. Mom immediately went to his side and I glanced at Ben, who had been looking between me and his parents, clearly not knowing which one of us to help. I nodded to him and he took off running towards Gaston.
I watched almost in slow motion as Ben tried to fight him and stop him reaching our parents but Ben didn't have much fighting experience. As I looked over at our parents I realized Dad was now sat up but had yet to actually stand and Mom was actually crying. That can't be a good sign. I thought to myself. The sight was enough for my temper to flare to life again but as I was about to turn back to Gaston I noticed Ben thrown near his parents but being lighter he had been thrown further backwards and hit his head on the steps with a rather sickening thud.
"Ben!" I screamed running towards my husband. I was beyond worried since he hadn't moved I just hoped it was simply a knock to the head. Anything more severe and heads will roll. I reached him a few minutes later but what I hadn't counted on was that my scream had pulled everyone's attention away from their fights. "Ben, wake up please." I begged as I shook his shoulders. I heard Ben groan and saw his eye lids flutter. After a few more seconds he looked up at me and tried to sit up. "No Ben, stay there." I told him, not knowing how bad his head was I didn't want him to make himself worse.
I looked around and saw villains getting the upper hand everywhere. Dad had got up and Mom had started crying again after seeing Ben get knocked down. I quickly found Gaston and noticed the smug smile on his face as he started walking towards Mom. Oh hell no! I don't think so!I thought as I got up and stood in front of our parents, placing myself between them and Gaston.
"Mal! What are you doing!?" I heard Dad whisper but I was far to concentrated on the smug little shit in front of me to answer. I gestured with my head for them to go and check on Ben as I was vaguely aware Maleficent and Diablo were walking towards the others having finally got up off the floor. I conjured a magic ball in the palm of my hand and I knew our parents understood me as Gaston's eyes followed Mom's movement behind me. While he was distracted I threw the fire ball at him giving him the same treatment he gave to Dad and Ben. His head hit a rock on the floor as he landed but I really couldn't care less right now. No one hurts my family and gets away with it.
Turning around I found only Elsa, Fairy Godmother, Jane and Evie still fighting. Jay was helping Carlos off the floor, Audrey was checking Lonnie over and Kristin was trying to wake up Ellie. I went to help the others since they had all the other villains attacking them. As I reached them I stood next to Fairy Godmother and saw Elsa create some kind of ice wall next to her before looking at me. Somehow, don't ask me how, I knew she wanted me to move it.
With a wave of my hand the 'wall' flew towards the other villains and managed to hit Evil Queen, Jafar and Maleficent, knocking them down. Cruella had already been knocked out and was still laid on the floor and Gaston hadn't moved. This just left Diablo and Jafar for us to deal with. What I hadn't expected was Diablo's retaliation. With a wave of his hand he knocked me backwards before throwing a magic ball at me. I knew I wouldn't have time to stop it but shockingly another lavender force field was produced so I wasn't hit. The force with which it was thrown however knocked me to the floor.
I landed on my side this time but as I turned onto my back I felt the bebies move proving they were okay. I looked over to Diablo in time to see a stream of magic hit him causing him to turn back into a stone statue.
"Mal, are you okay?" Fairy Godmother asked as she knelt beside me. I also heard Ben and our parents coming towards me thanks to my sensitive fairy hearing. I nodded to her but watched as Jafar transported himself and some of the other villains away. As I looked around I realised he had left Diablo and Gaston behind. I also saw everybody was back on their feet and walking towards me.
Seconds after I noticed everyone seemed to be okay I was engulfed in various pairs of arms. I couldn't tell you who's they were because there were that many people currently hugging me I couldn't move. Despite being a little uncomfortable I smiled. This is where I should have always been, here with my family.
I felt everyone slowly release me until I only had one pair of strong arms wrapped around me. I didn't even need to look to know it was Ben. "Is everyone okay?" I asked them all. I received various yes' from them all as I stood up with help from Ben and Dad. I really needed to try and not use magic so much. It was so tiring and these days tended to leave me feeling a little unwell.
"Ben, take Mal upstairs." Mom told him like I wasn't right in front of them. "We will make sure these two are locked in the dungeons and send everyone home before joining you." I would have disagreed with her but Ben simply nodded and picked me up (bridal style ironically) and carried my to our bedroom. Since we weren't leaving for our honeymoon until tomorrow, after my scan, most of our stuff had yet to be packed meaning we could change quickly and easily.
I climbed into bed after getting changed and curled into Ben's side. Why did they always have to ruin mine and Ben's special days. I tried to stay awake to see our parents and make sure things were okay but I couldn't keep my eyes open. I felt Ben gently kiss the top of my head as I snuggled further into his side. My last thought was hoping everything would be better from now on but with that many villains still loose and Maleficent after the twins I doubted that would happen. With that thought in mind I allowed my eye lids to close and I fell into a restless/fitful sleep.
Author's Note: I apologise for the delay in my updates. I have had a family issue I needed to sort. I am hoping to update my other two stories as well by tonight. Okay so I'm not 100% on this chapter but it was the best version of the chapter I had written (I have rewrote it about 10 times) and I know it's a little longer then most of my other chapters but I couldn't find a good place to split the chapter into two. I hope you like it and it doesn't feel too rushed or jumpy or anything. So I have been asked for longer chapters and for some different POV's other then Mal's... Is this something you would all like to see? Please review and let me know. x