Mal's POV.
"We're having... two boys." I told my family. I watched as Ben and Dad's smiled grew and mom actually squealed. I seriously need to limit the amount of time she spends with Evie. My sister's squealing is bad enough, I really don't want mom to start as well. I'll end up deaf in a few days, I'm sure of it. It was then the reality hit me. I'm having two boys. I couldn't help but imagine two toddlers running around. With Ben's hair, my eye colour and both mine and Ben's mischievious nature. The thought brought a smile to my face but I was brought out of my thoughts when I felt two hands on my stomach.
Looking down I saw Ben knelt in front of me, his hands on either side of my protruding stomach. "I love you, my two sons." As he said this I felt something hit the inside of my stomach. My eyes widened as I saw Ben look at his hand and then up to me. "Was that...?" He asked but trailed off when we both felt it again.
I couldn't help but nod to him. "Yeah, he kicked." I said, amazed. What a time he could have picked. One of my babies finally kicked. Sure I was a little worried my other son had yet to do so but he would kick when he was ready. Right now his brother was more then making up for it since he was using my side like a punch bag. I felt my smile widen as my son continued to kick his dad's hand. It was then I looked over to our parents to find them looking at us, love shining in their eyes.
Ben must have looked up as I noticed him stand and turn, before gently pressing on my lower back to tell me to go over. Slowly I walked over, all the while my son decided it was extremely fun to keep kicking me. Since I got to mom first I took hold of her hand before placing it in the same place Ben had placed his. As I placed my hand over our mom's our little boy kicked, hard. This caused tears to gather in mom's eyes. I don't think I've ever seen mom smile that big, and thats saying something since I thought her face would break in half at our wedding from the size of her smile. I then repeated the action with dad, silently thanking my son who seemed to kick at just the right time.
"Hey Mal. Wasn't you supposed to meet up with Evie and Jay today?" Ben asked me. I turned to face him realizing what he meant. I had offered to read their proposal for tomorrow. If their first motion wasn't prepared well enough Charming and Phillip would have some strong words about it. They're already going to whine that my siblings are there in the first place. I nodded to him that he was right but before I could verbally answer him, Ben carried on talking. "Also do you think you could handle what needs doing for the gender reveal party and the other thing?" He asked.
"Yeah I can handle the gender reveal party invites and things." I told him but I was still slightly confused I stood there thinking about what he meant but I couldn't get my head around it. Until he inclined his head towards me. It was then it seemed to click in my head and since mom and dad didn't asked I hoped they didn't see Ben's head tilt in their direction. "Oh! That thing!" I exclaimed causing Ben to nod to me. "Yeah I can sort that. Evie said she will help." I informed my husband. After walking toward Ben I kissed him before leaning back slightly. "I'll be back soon." I promised.
Hesitantly Ben nodded and after I checked my watch I noticed I still had some time before I was due to meet Evie and Jay at the castle. So I decided a little shopping would be good before popping in to see Fairy Godmother then heading hime to help Evie and Jay. I decided against telling Ben I was going into town. He would only insist on me taking a guard with me and it just wasn't necessary. I would be like ten minutes.
I transported myself to the middle of town causing a few people to jump when I appeared but nothing too drastic. Thankfully I had transported myself right outside of the shop I wanted to I quickly slipped in before anyone recognised me. I couldn't help but smile as I noticed the shop was empty. Don't get me wrong I love being married to Ben and I'm beginning to love being Queen but it's hard to go anywhere without being recognised now, and that gets quite exhausting sometimes. Especially when I just want some quiet time with Ben or my siblings/friends. I headed down the aisle I needed, I only knew which aisle it was as I've come here a fair few times with Carlos.
As I looked I couldn't find anything that would look right. There were loads of colours; green, blue, yellow, pink (urgh!) and even purple but none of them seemed right. They just wouldn't look right on her. As I came to the end of the aisle I was brought out of my musings by a voice. "Your majesty!" A startled voice said. I turned in the direction of the voice to find a man stood behind the counter, looking a little shocked I was here. "Is something else needed for Dude?" He asked me and I couldn't help but chuckle. The fact that he knew myself and my siblings came in here for a dog named Dude proves we go shopping for that mutt far too often.
"No, actually." I answered him. "I'm looking for a collar for my tiger, Shelby. But I can't seem to find anything that would suit her." I told him. I watched as a look of realization washed over his face.
"I may have just the thing." He told me and I walked over to the counter he was stood behind as he placed a box on the counter in front of me. I looked at it curiously. "I had designed this a while ago and only just had time to make it." He told me as he slid the box towards me.
It took about two seconds for my curiosity to get the better of me and I lifted the lid to find a gorgeous collar. It was clear where he had gotten the inspiration for this. I had purple and blue entwined in the collar with gorgeous diamonds on it. I fell in love with it immediately and just had to have it for Shelby. "I'll take it." I told him. It was breathtaking. I paid for the collar and thanked him once again for offering me it before I stepped back outside, the box in my hand, and transported myself to Auradon Prep.
As the purple smoke cleared around me I noticed I was in the school courtyard. I don't know why I sent myself here instead of outside Fairy Godmothers but oh well. I little walk won't hurt and besides it's Saturday so there won't be anyone around really. Slowly I made my way through the school and towards the familiar office. I greeted the few students that were hanging around as I passed them, but didn't stop to talk to any of them and I thanked my lucky stars I hadn't run into Chad either. It wouldn't have ended well for him of I had as Ben would go absolutely mental.
Before long I was stood outside the familiar oak doors. I sent Evie and Jay a quick text to say I might be a few minutes late meeting them before I raised my hand and knocked on the door. "Come in!" I heard called out to me. Opening the door I smiled as I entered the office. Fairy Godmother was sat behind her desk and smiled at me as I closed the door behind me. I walked over to the large desk and sat down in front of it. Usually I would stand since I didn't plan on being here for long but my back and ankles are killing me from standing for so long.
"Hi Fairy Godmother." I greeted her, once I was reasonably comfortable.
"Good Morning, Queen Mal." She responded, smirking as I playfully glared at her. I hated her using my title and she knew that. "What can I do for you?" She asked. I rolled my eyes at the sudden change of topic but I went with it. I needed to see of this would work.
I cleared my throat before I spoke. "Well I was wondering if you could enchant this collar for Shelby?" I asked placing the brown box on her desk. "Like the enchantment on Pongo and Perdita's collars. So Shelby can talk to us." I explained. I watched her as she smiled at me. She began nodding as she held out her hand. Carefully I removed the collar from the box, handing it to her and I watched as wordlessly she summoned her wand from where ever it was kept and performed a series of complex wand movements.
A few minutes later I saw the collar glow with a light blue aura before it was handed back to me. I gently placed it back into the box as Fairy Godmother spoke. "So that's all taken care of. As long as Shelby has it on she will be able to talk to you." The headmistress explained to me. I smiled my thanks as her before once again taking my leave, after picking up the box and saying goodbye to Fairy Godmother, and heading outside. I was beyond glad this would be the last time I would have to transport myself anywhere for a while as I could feel the strain my magic was taking on my body.
Opening my eyes I found myself in my office/studio at the castle. I smiled at the sight of my birthday present off my parents and at the canvas in the corner. I had been working on their anniversary present for a few days now and it was almost finished. It just had a few finishing touched to be added to it and it was done. A few minutes later I headed out of the room in search of Shelby. I knew Evie and Jay would be in the family room waiting for me but as I came up to the room I was surprisedn to find Shelby in there with them. I had always thought she didn't like them but I guess once she has this collar on I could just ask her.
I walked into the room but before I could even greet the three of them I found myself engulfed in a hug from my blue haired sister. "Hi E." I greeted her, awkwardly hugging her back. "Hi Jay, Shelby." I greeted the other two. After what felt like forever, but was onl around five minutes, Evie finally released me and I remembered the box in my hands. "Oh. Hey Shelby? Come here a sec." I said to her.
Slowly she padded towards me with a curious look on her face as I took the enchanted collar out of the box and tossed the box aside. I watched as Shelby sat in front of me and I fastened it around her neck. I could see the confusion but I had to wait to see if the enchantment had worked. Thankfully I didn't have to wait long. "What does it look like?" Shelby said. Since she was expecting to hear herself growl as she asked her question she actually jumped up in surprise when she heard her own voice. "What the hell!?" She exclaimed, looking around her.
"It's the collar I said I would look into getting you this morning." I told her causing her to turn and look back at me. "And it looks lovely by the way." I promised. I watched as Shelby smiled before padding out of the room. I smiled after her, glad she was happy with it. "So" I started to say as I turned to my brother and sister. "Let's see your notes for tomorrow then." I said. Once Evie handed them over I kept looking at them for a second longer. "Maybe you too would help me with something afterwards?" I asked the duo, to which they both nodded. Only then did I sit on the couch and read through the notes they have for tomorrow.
I couldn't stop myself from nodding along as I read through what they had. I was actually impressed. I didn't need to change or correct anything they had. "This is great guys." I told them and saw them both relax a little. "It looks absolutely fine to me, guys." I said.
"Cool." Jay stated as I handed the papers back to Evie. "So what did you need help with?" I sat there for a moment before I remembered.
"Right. Well I have two lots of invites to write out so I was hoping you would help me out?" I asked them hopefully. It was going to be a mightmare to do it all myself. Thankfully they both nodded to me. Evie knew what they were for but Jay didn't. It wasn't that I didn't trust the boys it was just that sometimes they let things slip without meaning to and this was a surprise.
Gesturing for them to follow me I lead them back into my study/studio. After grabbing a pen and the large stack of invites and envelopes I sat next to two of my siblings. "So I was thinking I could write them, Evie could put them in the envelopes and Jay you could sort them into piles since they're all muddled up?" I watched as they nodded again. "Great. Jay, blue and yellow envelopes in one pile, blue and purple in another. Evie the invites are the same colours as the envelopes they need to go in." I told the duo.
"No problem." Evie responded.
"Got it." Jay stated.
I smiled at the two of them, extrememly glad for their help before starting writing. I had no idea how long it took. But it didn't seem to take that long with the three of us. It was a lot faster them if I had had to do it myself anyway and I couldn't thank them enough for it.
Jay and Evie had left a few minutes ago as I was literally writing the last invite. After assuring them I would be fine and Ben would be home soon, even though I was sure he would spend the night with his mom and dad, the pair had reluctantly gone back to school. I had sent Ben a text a while ago and apologised profusely saying I wouldn't be able to come back to the hospital tonight. I was simply too tired. As I sealed the last envelope and placed it on the right pile I stood up to stretch my aching back.
The moment I did I heard a knock on my studio door. I couldn't help but look at it rather confused as no one ever knocked when I was in here. Slowly I walked over and used my magic to sense for any danger. Not sensing anything I opened it to find Ben stood there. "Ben!" I exclaimed surprised. I would have thought he would have stayed with his parents. "What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be with mom?" I couldn't help but question him.
"I decided to spend the night with you. Dad's staying with mom and I wasn't happy being away from you or our children for that long." He explained as he pulled me into a hug. He gave me a quick peck before kneeling and pressing two kisses to my stomach, his hands resting on either side of my bump. My son immediately started kicking his dads hand while as usual my other son stayed very still. "Hi there you two." Ben said to our children. "It's alright. Daddy's here and I promise I'll keep you and your mommy very safe." He promise our two sons.
As Ben finished his promise to the two of them I felt a kick on the opposite side of my stomach. Feeling that brought tears to my eyes. It was the first time he had kicked and much like when his brother had kicked the first time I couldn't help but get a little emotional. I pulled Ben up from where he was knelt and kissed him deeply, pouring everything I felt into the kiss. We only broke the kiss when air became a necessity.
"Did you want something?" I asked once I had caught my breath.
"Oh, yeah." Ben said as he moved past me and picked up the pile of yellow and blue envelopes. "Mrs Potts said dinner is ready." He told me as he took my hand and we walked towards the small dining room, dropping the invites off to Lumière on the way so he could have them all delivered tomorrow. I just hope it's a nice surprise for them and they don't mind. But I couldn't worry about that now. Both my babies were using my insides as a kick boxing arena and I had a relaxing evening with Ben to look forward too. What could be better.
Author's Note: So I know this is a little late as are my other stories. They will all be updated soon, I promise. Hope you guys like this chapter. Please review and let me know x