No One's POV.
Ben and Mal had gotten ready for their council meeting early. The pair were meeting Jay and Evie to make sure they were fully prepared for Charming and Phillip since those were the two who didn't like that fact that the Isle would be getting represented at these meetings. Neither Ben nor Mal could let their siblings go in blind. Heaven knows what would come out of Jay's mouth if he was provoked. He was worse then Ben sometimes and with it being their first ever meeting they wanted things to go well. This is why they were ready and waiting in the family room with their dad, Evie and Jay.
They had reread their agenda for the meeting and after Jay and Evie were fully prepped on the two princes and how they may react the five made their way towards the meeting room. Adam walked in first as usual and Mal and Ben were announced straight after. As always everyone stood as they entered although it was clear two of them didn't want to and only sat down once their King and Queen were.
Both Ben and Mal had to admit it was weird seeing two empty chairs between their father and Aurora but it would benefit the isle a lot to have some representation. "Welcome." Ben greeted the royals and Fairy Godmother. Mal gently grasped Ben hand under the table hoping this would go well. "As you know we have two people joining the Council today to represent the Isle of the Lost." He said before turning to face his wife.
"Evie and Jay" Mal introduced the duo before she nodded to Lumière who opened the door and she watches as Evie and Jay walked towards them. As the pair reached their seats they bowed/curtsied to the royal couple before sitting down. Most of the council offered the two teens encouraging smiles but a few did not. ""Welcome to the Council." Mal greeted them. As they nodded she carried on "I believe the two of you had a few issues you would like to raise with the council?" Mal asked her brother and sister. She knew what they were going to say but it bothered her that she couldn't help them, they had to do this themselves.
"Yes, we do. Thank you, your majesty." Evie said to her sister before looking at Jay to start.
Jay cleared his throat before looking around at the council members. "The first issue we would like to raise to the council is the supplies that are sent over to the Isle. Mainly the food or lack there of." He began to explain. Mal nodded to the pair of them to encourage them to continue. "The people who live on the isle are basically sent Auradon's scraps." He stated. Jay then turned to his blue haired sister.
"The food is always mouldy or out of date and the clothes are torn." Evie explained. Everyone could see she was about to say more but the teen was cut off.
"And what? Are we supposed to feel sorry for them? They're villains." Prince Charming said to Jay and Evie. While he didn't actually say it Evie, Jay, and Mal all knew he was including them in that but with Ben sat there he didn't dare say it out loud.
Jay couldn't help the glare he sent the older Charming's way. Jay didn't get along with Chad at all and he was beginning to see where he got his arrogance from. "Yes the parents are villains but the children on the Isle are not." He stated, passionately. "Yet it's the children who are punished and are underfed and malnourished because there isn't enough food sent there."
"Not to mention the amount of small children who get ill because their clothes don't fit and have holes in them." Evie carried on her brothers passionate speech. "Yes the parents have done some unspeakable things but why should the children be punished for something they weren't even born to see let alone take part in and be blamed for?" Evie questioned. For obvious reasons the villain's children being blamed and held accountable for the crimes of their parents is a topic they are firmly against.
"But they have survived this long. Why change it now?" Phillip asked and Mal couldn't believe her ears. How could he seemingly not care about childrens welfare when he not only had a daughter their age but he knew what his wife had gone through due to injustice. The purple haired fairy had had enough and she could see her brother and sister didn't know how to respond to that. She caught their eyes and they discreetly nodded to her for her help.
She cleared her throat before leaning forward slightly making everyone turn towards her. "The reason the children have survived this long is because once Evie knew how she fixed and altered their clothes to they would be a bit warmer." She told the table, earning her sister many admiring and happy smiles. "For obvious reasons she can no longer do that. So how do you expect the children still on the Isle to stay warm and healthy?" Mal asked the royals at the table.
"How would you suggest we change this?" Princess Jasmine asked, turning her attention back to Evie and Jay. While Mal was a little shocked, not having thought about that question. Usually an issue was argued about until a solution was agreed upon. But as she looked at her siblings she noticed them smiling at each other, they must have expected this.
"We were thinking of a fundraiser of sorts, where people can donate money by going an the rides, games and such, like a carnival. Also we would have a clothes drive there. Where people can leave unwanted but good condition clothes to be sent over to the Isle." Jay explained causing both Ben and Mal to smile. They had clearly put a lot of thought into their solution and it was something that neither of them would have thought of. Plus, it was kinda brilliant. Getting the kingdom involved in helping the Isle.
Evie then turned to look at the two other teens at the table. "Also, with your permission your majesties, we were thinking that some fresh produce could be obtained from farmers and be sent over every couple of weeks? Having fresh, none mouldy food would help them immensely." She asked the royal couple. The young King and Queen turned to face each other and had a silent conversation with their eyes. Both wanted to approve this but some people wouldn't react well. This they knew but Ben was prepared for it.
"We approve both of these solutions." Mal stated. She had to admit to herself she found it a lot easier then she thought to slip into her Queen role. "I would also like to offer my services to helping plan this carnival." Mal quickly caught Adam's eyes and at his slight nod she continued. "As I'm sure Queen Belle would as well." She offered. She knew her mom would need something to focus on while she had to rest for a week or so. She wouldn't cope well just laying in bed or on the couch with nothing to do.
"When were you thinking of holding this carnival?" Ben asked. He noticed they hadn't specified a date and knew they would have to have a date to book somewhere to hold it.
Evie and Jay shared a few whispered words with each other before turning back to the table. "We were thinking in about a month's time your majesty." Jay stated and Evie picked up where he left off. "That would give us enough time to plan and book things properly but also not leave things too long." She explained and Ben nodded his approval to this plan.
It was then that Fairy Godmother spoke. "If I may you are more then welcome to use the school grounds. We have more grounds then we can use and it would be easily accessable to everyone as they all know where it is." She offered and Mal, Evie and Jay smiled at her. She gave them a quick smile back before Ben called an end to the meeting. He had seen the looks Charming and Phillip were sending and wanted to avoid another argument or insult like last time. He didn't think he would be able to control his temper if Mal got that upset over one of them insulting her again. Before anyone could protest he stood and held his hand out for Mal to take. Slowly he helped her up and locked eyes with Jay and Evie, silently telling them to find him and Mal after they leave here. He just hoped they understood what he meant.
After a few minutes Evie, Jay and Adam walked into the family room to find Mal cuddled into Ben's side. Ben was running his fingers through his wife's purple locks as he always did when they cuddled with each other. They both turned to face the trio as they entered. "Hey." Mal greeted them. "Everything go okay after we left?" She asked the three members of her family.
"Yeah." Evie answered her sister.
"There were a few not so nice looks but nothing was said, so it's good." Jay said. The topic was very quickly changed however once Adam looked at the clock on the mantle.
"You sure your okay going?" He asked his daughter. Mal couldn't help but roll her eyes at her dad. He had been asking her this every half an hour today and while she knew he was just worried it was starting to annoy her now. She was pregnant not incapable.
"Yes." She stated, her annoyance and exasperation being heard by all in the room. "I'll just be transporting there and back. No big deal." She told her father. Slowly, due to her ever growing bump, Mal stood and takes a step towards her dad. "How long do you need?" She asked.
Mal watches as her dad looked towards Evie who mouthes something back to him. "Half hour. Max." The purple haired fairy nods to her dad before kissing her husband, grabbing the bag next to the couch and transporting herself away.
A few minutes later she reappeared outside a now familiar building. She took a breath before walking inside, conpletely ignoring the looks she was getting. It wasn't long before she found herself at the door she wanted. Mal knocked three times and stood waited to be told it was okay to go in. She heard a faint "Come in." and quietly pushed the door open. She couldn't help but smile as she saw her mom sat up in the hospital bed reading the book Ben had brought with them yesterday morning.
"Hi mom." Mal greeted her as she walks into the room, placing the bag near the bed before hugged her mom and sat in the chair near the head of the hospital bed.
Belle immediately turned to face her daughter in time to see her leave a bag near the bed, the older woman had enough time to quickly hug her daughter back and watched her take a seat. "Hi sweetie." Belle greeted the teen. The brunette closed her book so her daughter could have her full attention before her curiousity got the better of her. "What are you doing here? I thought you had a council meeting with Evie and Jay?" She questioned the purple haired girl.
Mal couldn't help but smile. Her mother had just had surgery and was laid in a hospital bed yet was more concerned about her. It was a strange yet welcome feeling for the teen. "Yeah but we finished early. Charming and Phillip were not looking exactly happy about Evie and Jay's plans to help the Isle so Ben ended the meeting before they could verbalise their feelings." Mal explained. "Plus, I'm here to bring you home. The doctor told Dad this morning you could leave and Dad thought me transporting you home would be easier as you wouldn't have to endure a car ride." The young fairy said. The teen couldn't help but smile at the way her mom's eyes lit up at the thought of going home.
Mother and daughter talked for around twenty minutes about how the meeting had gone, the carnival Adam had said Belle would help with (turns out she didn't mind), Mal had helped Belle get changed and the doctor had come in with Belle's discharge papers. Eventually they had everything they needed and were ready to leave. The teen discretely sent a text to her dad and after getting a text back that they had everything ready she turned back to her mom.
"Ready to go home?" She asked and after receiving a nod in reply the teen gently took her mom's hand in one of her own and picked up the bag with the other before the pair disappeared in purple smoke.
Once the smoke around them cleared Belle found herself facing her and Adam's bedroom door. She had expected Mal to take her to the family room or library and she couldn't help but look quizzically at her daughter. The purple haired teen simply smiled before beckoning Belle into the room. As Belle opened the door she was met with the sight of her son and husband. The bed had been turned down, Belle noticed a pile of books that she hadn't read on her nightstand and scented candles lit around the room creating a lovely relaxing atmosphere.
Ben moved forward and carefully embraced his mom, being sure not to hurt her. Belle hugged her son tightly before allowing him to take a step back. She had only seen him last night but to her it felt like forever. "We know bed rest is always stressful so with the help of Evie we sorted this out hoping it would help you to relax." He explained as he moved to Mal, taking the bag from her hand.
The pair stood and watched as their dad hugged their mom before helping her to get into bed. While their mom didn't fight anyone about having to get into bed it was clear she wasn't happy about it. The young couple smiled at them before they made their excuses and left. Jay and Evie were in the games room and the rest of their friends were on their way for a movie night. The pair walked out of their parents bedroom and slowly made their way downstairs to spend the night with their siblings/friends.
Author's Note: So I know nothing really happens in this chapter (it's more of a filler chapter then anything) but I thought our favourite couple could use a few stress free chapters. I hope you guys like this. Next chapter we will see more of the new VK's. Please leave me a review and let me know what you think x