Chapter 3
*Ben's POV*
After leaving Auradon Prep I hopped on my moped and started to ride back in the direction of Castle Beast. I was on my way to the council meeting to meet with my parents and Fairy Godmother to discuss the recent events that happened last night at the Royal Cotillion. I had almost lost Mal because of Uma's love spell, I may be a forgiving and fair king but that doesn't mean her actions will be easily forgotten. My offer for Uma and any other VK's that Evie adds to the list to come and live in Auradon still stands, but only if she surrenders. I refuse to let anyone come between me and Mal ever again. I will always fight for her.
As soon as I pulled up outside of Beast Castle and parked my moped, Lumière comes out to greet me.
"Good morning your Majesty, you're just in time for the meeting. Everyone is waiting for you" Lumière said.
"Thank you" I replied kindly.
"Can I get you anything?" Lumière asked.
"No thank you, that'll be all" I answered as I walked through the door.
I entered my office to see my parents and Fairy Godmother sitting around a table.
"Well, it appears the rest of the council members couldn't make it today so it looks like it's just going to be us, so let's get down to business" I said.
"Has Uma been located yet?" I asked.
"The entire royal navy is out searching the seas right now all around Auradon, the Isle, and Neverland but so far there's been no sign of Uma" Fairy Godmother reported.
"Son, do you have any ideas on how we'll find her?" King Beast asked.
"I do have a plan, but it's kind of risky" I admitted nervously.
"What's the plan?" Queen Belle asked.
"Remember last night at cotillion how Evie said she was going to make me a list of the next four VK's to come live in Auradon?" I reminded them.
"Yes" they all answered in unison.
"Well I think I know who we should bring over" I said.
"Who your Majesty?" Fairy Godmother asked.
"Dizzy and Anthony Tremaine, Harry Hook, and Gil" I answered nervously.
"WHAT!" King Beast roars.
"Just hear me out Dad" I pleaded.
"Son I urge you to think this through wisely. Now I don't think the Tremaine's will be much of an issue, but Harry and Gil helped Uma capture you" King Beast reasons.
"I know" I admitted.
"Then why bring them here?" Queen Belle asked.
"Because Uma is somewhere out there right now probably planning revenge and Harry and Gil are gonna lead us right to wherever she's hiding" I answer.
"And what makes you think they'll help you track down Uma" King Beast asked.
"Not to sound pessimistic your Majesty, but I don't think they'll help you" Fairy Godmother replied.
"You're absolutely right, but I won't need to ask for their help. Once Uma hears that Harry and Gil are here in Auradon she'll want to try and contact them to tell them where she's hiding. If we follow Harry and Gil we'll find Uma" I say confidently.
"Have you discussed this with Mal yet?" Queen Belle asked.
"I'm meeting her at noon for our lunch date, I'm hoping to tell her the plan then" I reply nervously.
"Well I agree with you Son, this plan of yours is risky. But you're the King of Auradon now, and if you think this is the best course of action to take in defeating Uma then you have our full support" King Beast answers respectfully.
"Thanks everyone" I answered.
I just hope that Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos will see it that way, especially Mal. This plan may be risky, but I'll do whatever it takes to protect Mal.
AN: Hey you guys, hope you enjoyed this chapter. I'll try and get Chapter 4 up today or sometime tomorrow.