Author's Note: I apologise for the delay in updates. I will now be back to usual updates. So I have put another time jump in here as I have had a few reviews/PM's saying they think the story is dragging a little. So I've jumped to the beginning of the Christmas break.

Mal's POV.

I couldn't understand why everyone every time there was some kind of holiday there needed to be a dance/party for it. Last night had been a Christmas party at school and I had really enjoyed it plus, mom and dad were throwing their customary annual Christmas ball in three days (23rd December). But I was looking forward to today a lot more. It was our first day of Christmas break today so me and Evie were going to finish the last of our shopping before wrapping everything. Evie had to shop for the boys (jay and Carlos) and I had to get Ben something from the twins.

That's why I'm sat here in the library waiting for my blue haired sister. Honestly, with how long it was taking her to get ready you would think she was going to a party instead of shopping. I turned as I heard the door open behind me. I was hoping to find Evie or Ben entering but instead I found Mom. She turned after closing the door and jumped a little at the sight of me sat in the window.

"Oh Mal, I thought you would have left by now." Mom said as I put the book I was reading on the seat next to me.

"We should have but Evie's still getting ready." I stated. We planned to leave half on hour ago yet here I am still waiting. Honestly if Evie takes much longer I'm considering stealing all her make up and taking it into town with me so she actually leaves the castle. Mom chuckled at me before shaking her head and sitting in her favourite chair and opening her book.

Thankfully a few seconds later Evie came into the library. "I'm so sorry, M. Ready to go?" She asked me. I couldn't help but roll my eyes affectionately at her. I nodded and grabbed her hand as she got in reach, hoping mom wouldn't notice. Unfortunately I wasn't so lucky.

"Girls." She called to us. Both myself and Evie turned to face her simultaneously. "You need to take at least two guards with you, remember?" Mom asked. I noticed Evie briefly look at me before turning her attention back to mom.

"Were going to two shops. I didn't think it would matter." I said. Damn I was hoping she wouldn't notice. Don't get me wrong the fact they're so worried is touching but it's a little suffocating at the same time.

"Besides nothing has happened in ages and we both have magic and can help each other should anything actually happen." Evie added. I almost cringed at the glare mom sent our way. It's extremely rare she gets mad and it's never directed at us. I know from the look alone she's about to lecture us.

"I do not care if you both have magic. You both know not to go anywhere without a guard with you." Mom stated putting her book back down on the table. We watched as mom stood up and walked towards us. Me and Evie shared a look as mom stopped in front of us and took our hands in her own. "You two are my daughters." She stated before turning solely to look at me. "And you are carrying my grandchildren. I don't want either of you putting yourselves in unnecessary risk. Magical powers or not. I couldn't bare the thought of something happening to either of you."

I couldn't help but feel bad as the hand not being held my mom found the top of my growing bump. Anyone could easily tell I was pregnant now, there's no possible way for me to hide it and its easy to tell it's twins as well. But as I thought of the danger I could have put them in by sneaking off with Evie I felt tears pool in my eyes. I can't believe I thought it was a good idea. Anything could have happened to my babies.

Glancing at Evie I could see she felt as bad as I did but through my own tears I didn't notice my sisters. It wasn't until mom pulled us towards her and hugged us that I finally let the tears fall, it's useless for me to try and keep my tears at bay being pregnant anyway. God, I hate crying. Especially in front of anyone.

"Sorry mom." Me and Evie said simultaneously. It's the first time I've ever heard one of my siblings call her mom before but I knew they all saw her as their mother much like I always have. I couldn't help but smile as I felt mom hug us tighter. I knew she would never mention it but she would love my siblings calling her that.

"We'll take some guards and go in a car, I promise." I told mom as she released us. Evie nodded along with my statement.

"Thank you girls." Mom thanked us as I wiped the last of the tears from my face. I couldn't believe I was crying again. I loved these babies but these mood swings and hormones are starting to annoy. Mom and Evie quickly excused themselves. Mom to arrange the car and guards, Evie to sort her make up out. This left me to my own thoughts. As I rubbed my swollen stomach in a circular motion I couldn't help but let my mind wander. I immediately thought of the twins. I was around four months along right now, meaning in around a month me and Ben would find out what we are having. I was in two minds on whether or not to find out. I like the idea of it being a surprise but then I don't think I would wait all that time to find out.

After a while of waiting for Evie to come back I decided to go and find her. But as I left the library I realised I had no idea where she would be. I rung her phone to try and find her but I have to admit I panicked a little when she didn't answer. Luckily I noticed her come out of the bathroom a little further down the hall and let out a breath I hadn't realised I was holding. She turned to me smiling and from the look of her you would never guess she had been crying.

"Ready to go?" I asked her, not realising mom had returned. Evie nodded behind me and I turned quickly to find mom stood there. I just raised an eyebrow at her.

"The car and guards are outside waiting for you." She stated. Smiling I quickly hugged her and we left. Both of us quickly getting into the car before it headed into town.

As we walked around a couple of shops I couldn't help but be alert and looking over my shoulder. Evie had finished the last of her Christmas shopping and I was just looking for something for Ben from the twins. But I still couldn't find anything for him. I mean they were two unborn children, how hard can it be to get someone a present off them. I mean seriously.

"Any idea what to get Ben?" My sister asked me. I shook my head in response, not really sure what else to say. I don't get why this is so damn hard. That's when I passed a photo frame store. One frame in-particular caught my eye. It was a simple gold frame, similar to one Ben currently had in his office which held a photo of me and him. But this one you could have engraved.

I quickly grabbed Evie's arm and pulled her into the store. I told the assistant in there what I wanted engraved and they had it done two minutes later. I wasn't sure if it was because they weren't busy or because I was Queen, either way I didn't care they had done it quick and it looked amazing.

After paying me and Evie left the store. But neither of us noticed the figure approaching us until two of the guards stepped in front of us. I shot a confused look at Evie before peering around the pair in front, who's names I had learned on the way into town were Kyle and Ron. I couldn't help but be shocked at the sight before me. There trying her best to not look intimidated by the guards was Leah. I mean really, what did I have to do to get this woman off my back!?

"I'm afraid you need to leave, Leah." Kyle stated, his voice telling the older woman he wasn't going to put up with any trouble.

"I just wish to speak to her majesty." Leah responded. I could see both Kyle and Ron tense a little as she openly admitted to being there to speak to me and I didn't dare move from behind them. Last time I was anywhere near her she attempted to slap me then she helped the villains try and kill us. There's no way I was going near her anytime soon. But apparently Evie had other plans and stepped around Ron to look at Leah.

Evie's POV.

As I listened to Leah say she wanted to talk to Mal I decided enough was enough. She needed to back off. This stress isn't good for my sister or my future nieces/nephews. I glared at her from my place in front of Ron. I could see the Ron and Kyle were tense, more so since I moved out from behind them but like hell am I about to let her upset Mal again. Plus after what she did with Maleficent, let's just say it's a good thing I'm good now or she wouldn't be living. Although I'm not ruling anything out.

"Back off, Leah." I snarled at her. When I stepped from behind Ron I was going to be civil. That went out of the window when I saw her face. Even the sight of her infuriated me.

"How dare you! It's Queen Leah to the likes of you." She snapped. I couldn't help but smirk evilly. I loved the fact I had gotten under her skin so easily and I could make her mad. But as much as I would love to stand and infuriate her all day I needed to get her away from Mal. I noticed how tense and rigid my sister had become and I could see the worry/panic on her face.

It was then I remembered the perfect thing to get her to leave. "No, it's just Leah. Or have you forgotten King Adam and Queen Belle's announcement?" I asked and saw her visibly pale at the mention of it. It was easy to see where I was going to take this conversation but I felt like saying it just in case. "Good, so I'm sure you remember what they said would happen if you attempted to hurt Queen Mal again." I watched her nod, clearly terrified and I have to say, the VK in me liked it. What can I say, I guess you can take the girl off the isle but you can't take the isle out of the girl. I pulled my phone from my bag and showed her it. "Now are you going to leave or shall I call the other members of the royal family?" I stated.

My smirk only grew as I watched her scurry off down the street. She didn't even look back. As I turned to face my sister I immediately had my arms full of her as she pulled me into a fierce hug. "Thank you, E. I thought she wasn't going to leave." She thanked me and my smirk quickly turned into a smile.

"It's okay, M. Anything to make sure you are safe." I replied. It was true. All of us would go to hell and back to ensure Mal and the twins remained safe. I just wish Maleficent, Chad and the other villains could be dealt with as easily as Leah. But I knew that would never happen. The villains had been unusually quiet though. Which meant one of two things. They were going to give up and leave Auradon (which I highly doubt) or they were taking their time and planning something (which seems more likely). This only made us all more nervous though.

But I couldn't dwell on it. If I did Mal would worry and that's what were trying to avoid. With it being only five days to Christmas day Mal decided to get the ingredients for Adam's sweet/bakery gift basket she was making for Christmas. It was widely known around the castle he had a major sweet tooth so Mal had decided to bake a present for him from the twins.

Once we had finished we went back home and after getting everyone's presents Mal met me in my room. Belle, our mom, had been showing us how to wrap all our presents and Ben had let Mal wrap everyone's except the ones he had bought for her. The only ones we had decided to wrap later on tonight was the ones for each other.

That's what we did all afternoon. We sat on my bedroom floor, Christmas music blaring in the background, wrapping presents. It was actually a nice change of pace. Usually we passed time by going out on dates, meeting the boys or watching a film with the others. It was kinda nice to spend time with my sister alone. Just be able to talk freely about things. It took most of the afternoon and into the evening but eventually everything was wrapped and after taking them downstairs we called it a night. Even though we hadn't done a lot we were shattered and decided an early night was necessary. I just hoped the rest of the holiday went by this smoothly. God knows poor Mal and Ben need some peaceful time. I don't think they had even got any baby shopping done yet because of everything going on.

Author's Note: Again I apologise for the delay in updating this. I will now be back to regular 3-4 day updates. So I know not a lot happened in this chapter but I don't want the story to feel rushed by having drama in every chapter. The next chapter will be the Christmas Ball and maybe Christmas Eve as well. As with the previous chapter I will be including some of my own family/Christmas traditions in there (I hope you don't mind). Please review and let me know what you think. x