No One's POV.
It was the day after New Years Day and at Castle Beast five teens were getting ready to head to Auradon Prep. They had all enjoyed their Christmas and New Year break. Having plenty of parties and gatherings with their friends/significant others. Boxing Day saw them all exchange presents while new years eve saw them having a party with some other friends from Auradon Prep.
Today though they were getting ready to welcome the next lot of VK's to the school and Kingdom. While the others were perfectly calm Mal was starting to panic a little. It wasn't her first time greeting anyone since becoming Queen but it was the first time since the coronation she had seen anyone from the Isle (with their parents being an obvious exception). Then there was the issue of most of the teens coming over had parents who were helping Maleficent. Hopefully their faith in them was justified and they wouldn't end up helping their parents.
"Do you think we was right? Agreeing with mom?" Ben asked his wife. He never usually second guessed his mom but for some reason he was starting to regret this. He just had an awful feeling in the pit of his stomach.
"Yeah I don't see why not. He always seemed harmless. Just a huge flirt really." Mal assured her husband. She knew he wasn't a real threat but she could see why Ben was feeling like this. Ben began to relax a little at his wife's reassurance. The pair adjusted their outfits (both wearing an Evie creation) before heading down the stairs to meet their friends then leaving for Auradon Prep.
In next to no time at all they were getting out of the car in the familiar courtyard. Ben climbed out first before extending his hand down to help his pregnant wife. As Mal slowly climbed out of the car Ben couldn't help but smile at her. She had brought such joy and happiness into his life and was glowing at four months pregnant. He would be forever grateful to his purple haired wife and wasn't sure he would ever be able to express how much she meant to him. Their eyes locked as she pregnant teen stood and stretched her aching back.
The two seemed lost in their own world, not even noticing their siblings get out of the limo, until they heard someone clear their throat. Turning they were met with Fairy Godmother smiling fondly at them, Evie, Jay and Carlos behind her but a little off to the side. The Headmistress would never admit it but she had become fond of the royal couple and especially with Mal being pregnant had made a promise to herself to help them anyway she could.
"Your majesties." The Headmistress greeted them. The pair knew since today was essentially a formal visit to welcome new students telling her to call them Ben and Mal would be ignored. Still they couldn't help but roll their eyes playfully at her. They hated their formal titles but they knew they would have to grin and bare it for today. "Cutting it a little short aren't you?" The woman asked the pair as they headed towards her.
"How long?" Ben asked. It had seemed only minutes to them but from the look on Fairy Godmothers face they knew it had been a lot longer them they assumed.
"The car is pulling up now." The older fairy stated as they moved to stand next to her. The couple turned and sure enough there was another black limousine turning into the courtyard. The royal pair took their places just behind Fairy Godmother, much like Ben and Audrey had done when welcoming Mal and her siblings to Auradon Prep. Instinctively Mal reached for Ben's hand. She knew her and Evie had picked the three most likely to fit straight in with no problems and who Belle picked wouldn't likely cause any trouble but they were raised on the isle and Mal hadn't seen them in almost a year, there's no telling what they would be like now. She just hoped they hadn't changed much.
Without realizing it Mal held her breath as the door opened and four descendants slowly and cautiously climbed out. "Welcome to Auradon Prep." Fairy Godmother greeted the four new arrivals. "I'm Fairy Godmother, Headmistress." She carried on her introduction. Mal couldn't help but smile at Ben as she remembered almost a year previous when she and her siblings had received the exact same introduction.
It was a mere few seconds later when two gasps could be heard. One from the youngest new arrival and one from the youngest sibling near Fairy Godmother. Ben, Mal and Evie's smiles increased in size as the two cousins walked closer before finally embracing each other. Leaving the two cousins to it and hoping by distracting herself her heightened fairy hearing would not be able to pick up on the pairs conversation she turned to the three remaining teens. And listened to the rest of Fairy Godmother welcome speech. Telling the new group about curfews and such.
"King Ben, Queen Mal, Evie, Jay and Carlos are going to show you around and I will see you tomorrow." Fairy Godmother informed the group before curtsying to the royal couple and leaving. Once the older fairy was out of earshot their attentions were drawn by the male standing near the limo.
"So you refuse me and my obvious good looks but let this Auradon idiot knock you up? Really Mal?" He insulted as he took a step towards the pregnant girl. No one particularly liked the look on his face and within seconds Ben was stood protectively in front of his wife with Jay in the boys face.
"Back off, Junior." Jay ordered and rather reluctantly Gaston Junior stepped back. But neither boy stopped glaring at each other. It was clear these two had not liked each other for a long time and all seemed to realise this would not end well.
"How about we show you guys to your dorms?" Evie asked hoping to break the tension. The four new students nodded at the blue haired girl, although one was rather reluctant. "Great! Holly and Freddie follow me and Mal, Gaston and Diego will go with Carlos, Jay and Ben." Evie stated as she gripped her sister's hand. What Mal never noticed was the pointed look Evie sent to Ben and Carlos. She was certainly not happy about Gaston's little outburst and knowing the boys would like to explain a thing or two to him, didn't want Mal near him.
The group walked into the school together but soon separated as the boys dorms were in a different building to the girls. Evie let Mal take the lead once they were near the dorms not actually knowing where Freddie and Holly would be staying. They had so far walked in silence but now they were separated from the boys the two knew girls decided to actually talk.
"So your Queen now then? What they were saying on the isle is true?" Holly asked. While her words could easily be misinterpreted her tone of voice spoke her curiosity rather then malicious intent.
"Yeah." Mal answered but didn't say anymore as she could sense the two had many more questions. The purple haired teen simply shared a knowing and happy smile with her sister as they walked.
"What's it like? Living here I mean." Freddie questioned.
Both Evie and Mal stopped walking and after sharing a quick look turned to face Freddie and Holly. "Honestly, it's amazing." Evie stated. "Most people here are really friendly and are great friends. You will get the occasional person who doesn't like you simply because we were raised on the isle but you quickly learn to ignore them. Most will simply want to be your friend and get to know you." The blue haired teen explained. At the two new girls sceptical looks both Evie and Mal sighed. They knew the girls wouldn't believe them but as Mal placed her hand on her noticeable and growing baby bump she realised how she would convince them they were telling the truth.
"Honestly, were telling the truth." Mal started to explain. "I mean look at me. I'm the daughter of the Mistress of all Evil but after coming here I fell in love, got married, became Queen and in about five months will be a mother. And I have the people of Auradon to thank for it. Being here is like being free. You don't have to worry about what your parents told you, you don't have to please anybody, you simply have to be yourself. It's that simple here. Sure it'll take some getting used to but you guys will get there." The pregnant teenager told the girls. She knew from experience the two wouldn't believe them until they met some of the Auradon kids but they also knew from experience all of the students here (minus Chad Charming of course) would try their best to make them feel at home and included.
Mal walked Evie, Freddie and Holly another two doors down the corridor before stopping again and opening the door. "This is where you'll be staying." She told them as the four girls enter the room. It was covered in pink causing Mal and Evie to laugh at Freddie and Holly's faces.
"Yeah we thought that as well when we first got here. You can redecorate and stuff if you like. We did." Evie informed the two who looked slightly happier at this notion. It was them their attentions were drawn from the room as Mal's phone sounded from her pocket.
After quickly checking what it was Mal placed the phone back in her pocket. "Sorry but I have to go. I'll pop back later but Evie will be around of you guys need anything."
Meanwhile...
As the boys separated from the girls they walked in silence to the dorms. Ben and Jay silently fuming, Carlos and Diego happy to be together again away from their parents and Gaston Junior wondering how to get Mal away from Ben. They all continued their musings until Ben stopped them outside Jay and Carlos' dorm room.
"Ben? I think you've stopped at the wrong room." Carlos questioned the teen King. Jay also looked suspicious and was silently praying her wasn't going to be moved to stay with Gaston Jr. He wasn't sure he could refrain from beating some sense into him if he was forced to room with him. Ben smiled at the group before opening the door and immediately three beds were seen and the room was a lot larger then it had been before they left for Christmas break. "I thought Diego might be more comfortable with you two." Ben explained. Carlos led his cousin into the room before turning back to Ben.
"Thank you for this Ben. I've been worried about Diego since I came here." The white haired boy said.
This caused both Ben and Jay to laugh. "It's not me you need to thank. This was Mal's idea." If it was at all possible Carlos' smile grew at the mention of his sister's name before turning back to hisw cousin to help but settle in.
Ben, Jay and Gaston left the two younger teens to unpack and catch up. They walked a few doors down and once Ben noticed they were at the right dorm door he turned but surprised Gaston Jr by grabbing the collar of his top and pinning him against the wall. Jay simply stood there and watched the event unfold with a smile of his face, while the black haired teen looked a little shocked at the turn of events.
"Listen closely because I'll only say this once." Ben practically growled. "If I so much as see you look at Mal in an inappropriate way so help me you will be back on the isle so fast your head will spin. Do you understand?"
Gaston Jr chuckled slightly at the sight of an angry Ben. "You don't deserve her. I do. Simple."
"God you're just as arrogant as you father." Ben accused, not liking the fact that on top of everything else Mal had to worry about this ass hat might add to her stress. "Do yourself a favour, learn from his mistakes and stay the hell away from my wife." Releasing the teen Ben checked his phone after feeling it vibrate in his pocket then groaned. He quickly turned to Jay hoping he would help him out here. "I've gotta go. Someone's called a meeting. Think you can help him settle in?" Ben waited for Jay to give a stiff nod before turning and heading off to find his wife. He just hoped Gaston Jr's implied threats were empty. Mal certainly didn't need the stress right now.
Author's Note: So sorry for the length between updates guys. Life and then my birthday got in the way. I will have another chapter uploaded within 2 days as an apology before I will be back to my usual update schedule. I hope you like this chapter. Please review and let me know what you think x