Chapter 2, here we go! Finally have an idea as to where I want to place Ali into the movie, so yes, this sequel will follow Descendants 2. I already know this story is going to be shorter than the first one, but I do have some oneshot ideas that involve Ali, so I'll let you know when I publish those as I update this story!

Disclaimer: I own nothing.

ALI

I was currently lost in my own little world as I sat under one of the archways of the school. I was playing with the bracelet Carlos had given me a few days ago. I played with this way too often, I was almost afraid it would break and fall off my wrist. I still can't believe everything that had happened.

Ben was king now, obviously. Which meant he had a jam-packed schedule of royal duties, and council meetings. He was barely at school anymore, he even had to quit Tourney and R.O.A.R. to keep up with everything. Him and Mal were still going strong, but Mal was a completely different story.

She was trying she really was. I was looking for Evie about a week ago, to talk about my dress for cotillion, and when I walked into their dorm room, I caught Mal using a spell to keep her hair blonde. Her jaw dropped when she saw me, I expected her to scream at me but instead she just broke down in tears. I was shocked but I quickly pulled her into a hug and sat on the bed with her. She told me she was using magic to help her fit in here. She also begged me not to tell Ben. I know it was wrong to lie to the King, but I agreed anyways. She even handed me a truth gummy to hold on to for her; saying she couldn't trust herself not to take it from all the stress of having to be perfect. I took it and currently had it in my backpack.

Evie and Doug were still going strong, and they were working together on her design label, Evie's 4 Hearts. She was making quite the profit from all the dresses for cotillion. Doug was still absolutely smitten for Evie. Evie was happy as well, realizing she doesn't need an actual prince, just the prince of her own heart.

Jay was still single, but he had girls throwing themselves at him left and right. He was captain of R.O.A.R, which I can assure that resident pretty boy Chad Charming was not too thrilled about. Unrelated, but Audrey broke up with Chad about a few weeks ago and he wasn't taking that too well either. But, back to Jay, I think Lonnie has started to develop a crush on him. They would be cute together, I might have to play matchmaker with them.

Carlos was amazing. I love him so much, I know from Ben's coronation that it's true love. Which I didn't really think would happen to me until then. He's so sweet and loving that it's almost hard to believe that he was ever on the Isle to begin with.

I was broken out of concentration with I heard Carlos's voice.

"Why do you torture them? Just pick someone to take to the cotillion already."

I looked behind me and saw Carlos, Jay, Mal and Evie walking down the pathway. Carlos was talking to Jay, and walking Dude on his leash. I waited until they were closer before jumping down off the ledge I was sitting on and onto the path in front of them beneath me.

They were all shocked when I landed in front of them. My converse clad feet hit the pavement with a thud and I smoothed my jean shorts as I straightened out in front of them.

Grinning I addressed Jay, "Just put everyone out of their misery and ask someone. Lonnie doesn't have a date yet," I winked at him as Carlos wrapped his arm around my shoulders.

I bit back a laugh as Jay's face turned slightly pink, "Why...why would I care if Lonnie has a date or not?"

"No reason," I giggled at his reaction as Carlos snickered next to me. "Hey Jane. Hi Lonnie!"

Jay's face turned redder as he, Carlos, and I left the girls to talk. Jane was practically shoving her tablet in Mal's face.

I feel bad for Jane; since Audrey away on a spa trip with Flora, Fauna, and Merriweather, the planning of the cotillion fell on her. I would've jumped on to do it but I am captain of the cheerleading squad, since Audrey didn't participate in a lot of the cheers when Jay and Carlos joined the Tourney team, coach wasn't too pleased and didn't name her a co-captain this year. I was also president of the drama club and still needed to go over the cast list for the plays, but that must wait until after cotillion. God, life is way too stressful nowadays.

"Everyone is freaking out about cotillion, is it that big of a deal?" Jay looked over at me as the three of us made our way to our respective classes.

I sighed, "It kind of is, especially this year because of Mal. This cotillion is essentially just for her."

Jay nodded, "Does uh…does Lonnie really not have a date yet?"

Carlos snickered, and I smirked at him, "I promise you that she does not have a date."

Jay just nodded and stare off into space as we entered the classroom building.

Jay and Carlos both had study hall as their last class and I had creative writing. I know it sounds boring, but I love writing, and I'm actually pretty good at it. Jay turned down the hallway without even acknowledging that we were saying goodbye to him.

Carlos laughed and tightened his arm around me, "You playing matchmaker again, babe?" He was referring to when I convinced Doug to officially ask Evie to be his girlfriend.

I gave him my best coy smile, "My work is never done."

We stopped in front of my classroom and Carlos pulled me in for a short kiss, "I have practice right after class, see you there?"

I nodded, "Of course. I have practice after yours anyways."

I quickly changed into my cheerleading uniform after basically sprinting the entire way to the locker room. I was going to watch Carlos and the rest of the ROAR team practice before I had cheerleading practice. I walked into the amphitheater and looked around, I spotted Jane on the second level with that ever-present clipboard in her hands and her phone pressed to her ear. I still feel bad that I couldn't do more to help but Audrey usually plans all this stuff and she is so much better at it than I am.

"Carlos, you're with me." I heard Jay say as the boys lined up to spar.

I watched as Carlos jumped and dodged at of the way before attempting to get a jab at Jay. Carlos led them into the middle and when he rolled backwards to dodge another hit, someone else jumped into the middle and started with Jay.

"Woah, who is that?" Chad asked one of the guys standing next to him.

The rest of the boys, including Jay, took off their masks except for the mystery guy still fighting Jay. Whoever this was, was exceptional at ROAR. They managed to knock Jay's sword out of his hand, and I could tell they let Jay take it back. The mystery man pulled off his mask, but it wasn't a man.

"It's Lonnie!" Jane shouted happily as a round of applause started.

"You go girl!" I shouted at her, I could see her laugh at my outburst but she was still staring at Jay.

Jay nodded and stuck out his hand, "Not bad."

Lonnie shook his hand, "You should put me on the team."

Before Jay could even answer Chad rushed over, "No way! We'll be the laughing stock of the league! What next? We'll have girls playing Tourney?"

Chad literally makes my blood boil, I don't care if my sister dated him for 5 months, I still hate him. I mean, he can't see past the fact that Lonnie is a girl and see the amazing talent she has. With her on the team, they would win every match.

Jay looked at him and shrugged, "So?"

I knew I was friends with Jay for a reason.

"Uh, have you not read the rule book? Section 2, paragraph 3.11-4. A team will be comprised of a captain and eight men." Chad stressed the word men and shoved the rule book in Lonnie's face. Only that jerk would carry around a copy.

"But you're down a man. Since Ben had to leave to do all that King stuff!" Lonnie argued.

Chad shrugged at her and showed the rule book to Jay, "Exactly, we are down a man!"

I've had enough. I jumped over the half wall onto the arena and marched straight towards the three of them. "Are you serious right now? You can't look past the fact that she is a girl to see the amazing talent she has. Forget about the rules, just put her on the team!"

"Yeah!" was heard from various people watching in the stands.

Carlos pulled my hand and pulled me away, "Ali, let them handle this."

Lonnie looked at Jay, "Jay, come on…"

Jay looked at Chad, then Lonnie, then me, and then back at Lonnie., "I'm sorry Coach trusts me. I'm not going to stay captain if I just throw out the rule book."

"That's insane!" I shouted at him.

Carlos pulled me further away, "Ali. Jay's captain, whatever he says goes."

I heard Lonnie answer with, "If my mother had thought that way, she would've lost the war." And something about Jay ending practice, but I wasn't fully paying attention.

"Are you kidding me? You saw how great Lonnie was out there? You know you guys need her on the team!"

"I know how good she was, but we can't go breaking the rules! The coach made Jay captain, and we should listen to him. He makes the decision."

"So, you're just going to let the best person you have ever seen at ROAR walk away because of some stupid rule?"

He sighed, "Yes, Ali. What choice do we have?"

I huffed at him and crossed my arms, "Oh, I don't know, to do what's best for the team!"

"We can't break the rules!"

I glared at him, "Why not? I'm sure you did it all the time on the Isle!"

He stood straighter and I could see the anger behind his eyes, "This isn't the Isle! We have to follow the rules here!"

"No, you don't! You do what's best for you, and in this case, your team!" I had officially raised my voice.

"I can't control this! I have no say in this!" Carlos raised his voice too. We are officially yelling at each other.

"Yes, you do!" I dropped my arms, and started to walk away, but I turned around with one last thought, "You're just afraid too."

With that I walked out of the amphitheater and headed toward the Tourney field for practice ready to release some steam.

CARLOS

I sat on my bed petting Dude. Ali and I fought, we had our first fight in six months and I feel horrible about it. I know I need to apologize, but honestly, I have no idea how to. I've never had to apologize to a girlfriend, I've never fought with a girlfriend, hell I've never had a girlfriend! This is so confusing!

A knock on my door interrupted my thoughts, "Come in!"

The door slowly opened and Ali tentatively stepped into my room, still in her cheerleading uniform. She closed the door behind her and I stood up from my bed. She walked towards me, placed her backpack on my desk and gave me a small smile.

"Hey," I breathed out, and I knew she could barely hear me.

"Hey," She responded, "I just- "

The door abruptly opened and interrupted her. Mal ran through and slammed the door shut, locking it behind her. She paced in front of the TV before angrily turning it off. She turned to face us and her eyes glowed green for a few seconds, this isn't good.

"Easy, girl." I told her.

"You think this is so easy? You don't have people taking a photo of you every time you open your mouth to say 'Boo'! Not that I could even say 'Boo'. Carlos, don't you ever miss screaming at people and just making them run away from you?" Mal was talking fast, she was in full freak out mode.

"You're thinking of my mother, and I was usually on the other end of that, so no." I responded, trying to make light of the situation.

Ali placed her hands on Mal's shoulders, "Mal, sweetie, you need to calm down. Like I told you before, I know what's like to be forced into the royal life and the royal schedule, but you need to relax."

Mal looked like she was about to cry, "Do you still have it?"

Have what? What does Ali mean by 'like I told you before?' Did she know Mal was freaking out over everything that was being thrown at her. Did she tell Ben? Or Evie? Why didn't she tell me?

Suddenly, the door opened again. How many people are going to come into my dorm in the span of 5 minutes? We watched as Chad attempted to sneak into the room, not noticing we were already in there until he turned around.

He jumped up at the sight of us, "I just came here to use your 3D printer."

I looked at him suspiciously, and I also knew I had to get him out of here before Ali went nuclear on him, "Chad, how did you get a key my dorm?"

"I made it last time I was here…" He looked nervous and quickly added, "You guys were asleep." As if that was going to make this any better.

"Out!" I pointed to the door.

"But yours is so much better than mine!"

I sighed, I'm not in the mood for this, "This is my room Chad, get out."

"Fine."

"Chad!"

"What?"

"Leave the key!" I pointed at the table. He huffed, slammed the key down on top of Jay's binder and stormed out.

I looked back at the girls and watched as Mal quickly moved towards Ali's backpack, and Ali tried to snatch it away first, "No! Mal you know you shouldn't take it!"

Take what? I am so confused and a little hurt that Ali didn't tell me what was happening with Mal. Ali failed in snatching her backpack away and Mal pulled a little red gummy out of a side pocket. What is that thing?

"What's that?" I asked, my question directed more towards Ali than Mal.

Mal answered anyways, "It's a truth gummy. It'll make me say whatever is on my mind."

"Are you sure that's a good idea?" I asked her, and Mal's arm quickly dropped to her side.

"I need to tell Ben everything," Mal turned to face Ali, and again I feel lost and confused.

Ali opened her mouth but before she could say anything, Dude jumped up from the bed and ate the gummy right out of Mal's hand.