After making it to the outskirts of the Isle, the fairy and king tried catching their breath from the exhilarating escape. Ben kept an empty space between them to keep blood from getting on Mal.

"Ben," Aziz acknowledged from the passenger seat, though keeping his gaze forward. "There's clothes back there for you. I didn't know what trouble you were getting into, so I assumed the worst. There should be wipes to get the blood off your hands."

While the king changed out of his soiled shirt and jacket into something more presentable, the six crossed safely through the barrier with no other issues.

"So!" Carlos exclaimed to begin a conversation. "What did Harry really do to make you go 'Beast'? 'Cause there's no way he could hurt Mal, since she's such a bad ass."

"He pushed me too far," Ben claimed with a nonchalant shrug. "Besides, he was annoying. Something needed to be done to contain that wild attitude of his."

"You did a pretty good job," Jay remarked, keeping his eyes focused on the magically made road. "It didn't take long to kick his ass."

Ben absentmindedly nodded as he wiped the blood, perking up when he noticed something peculiar. "Why are you and Aziz trying to avoid looking at me?"

"I have no idea what you're talking about," Jay denied a little tensely, flexing his hands on the steering wheel.

That's when it clicked.

"You had sex on my bed!"

At the accusation, the three remaining Core Four members whipped their heads toward the couple with a dramatic gasp. They all knew about Ben's one rule involving his shared room, because he constantly teases the couple when they walk off together.

"How could you break the rule?" Ben interrogated.

"Technically, we didn't." Turning around, Aziz smiled mischievously at his best friend. "You said I couldn't do anything with my boyfriend. You never said anything about my fiancé."

Obviously, Evie and Carlos slightly gasped. Meanwhile, Mal admittedly squealed in delight. "You proposed?" She questioned giddily. "I thought you were going to wait until tonight!"

"I couldn't wait any longer," Aziz stubbornly insisted. He turned his head more for a better view of the amused king. "Sorry about your bed, Ben. I was happy he said 'yes', so I pushed him onto the nearest bed. Maybe that could be your gift to us?"

"And this." Digging inside his Isle jacket, Ben lobbed an item to the Auradon thief. "Your grandmother's bracelet," the king acknowledged. "I'm surprised I didn't get caught when I swiped it from Uma."

"I'm surprised we didn't notice," Evie commented, though she sounded impressed. "I know we taught you to steal, but I didn't think you could it that undetected."

"Of course he could," Aziz defended, placing the jewelry back on his arm. "He learned from watching his best friend, the best thief in Auradon!"

Mal teased, "And now the best thief in Auradon is getting married to the best thief on the Isle."

Soon enough, the limo was parked in its usual spot with the six teens making their way across the sunny campus. Mal stayed in the back with Ben while Evie and Carlos were a few feet ahead-carrying the two duffel bags of Isle belongs-with Jay and Aziz leading their way.

Adjusting the quiver of swords slung over his shoulders, Aziz announced, "I'll take these swords to the amphitheater before practice starts."

"Can you find Lonnie on your way?" Jay requested. "And tell her the plan?"

Aziz sighed exasperatedly. "I guess I can, since you are my fiancé." Pausing in his stride, the Auradon thief gave a quick kiss on the cheek. "Love you, albi."

As the lover boy walked away, Jane approached the group from nowhere, her faithful tablet in hand. "There you are!" She called out. "I've been looking all over for you, Mal. I have a letter for you."

With a curious tilt of her head, the fairy graciously accepted the envelope. Ripping it open, Mal smiled upon reading the contents. "It's from Queen Leah," she revealed to her friends. "She can't make it to cotillion because her family doesn't want her to go. She hopes I have a wonderful time and will be watching on the Auradon News Network. She knows that I will be the most gorgeous girl there."

"That was sweet of her," Evie complimented with a soft smile. "Queen Leah must really respect you to do such a thing."

"Ben," Jane interrupted before more could be said. "I need to speak with you about the thing for tonight."

"Hold on a moment," Ben requested, adverting his attention to his beautiful fairy. "Are you sure you don't want to post-pone a couple weeks? You didn't get much of a chance to catch your breath like you hoped."

Mal smiled as she stubbornly shook her head. "I'm sure," she insisted, her smile growing with her giddiness. "I want to keep cotillion on for tonight. I want to say those three words to you, and I know I can tonight."

Smiling at his beloved's determination, Ben promised, "Then I'll see you at cotillion."

Half an hour later, Jay strolled into the amphitheater, where the team was stretching for practice.

"Alright!" Jay shouted to get his teammates' attention. "Bring it in, boys!"

Within moments, everyone gathered around him. Aziz right next to him, holding his hand to display his support. Taking a deep breath, the Lost Boy decided to just go for it.

"I'm going to keep this short," Jay began with feign confidence. "First, the rumors are true. Aziz, my fiancé, won't be continuing school at Auradon Prep for the rest of the semester. That means we are down two players on the team."

"Hold on!" Chad interrupted dramatically. "You are engaged to the tapette?"

Aziz snarled as he lunged at the spoiled prince, but Jay held him back before he could do any damage. "Enough," Jay growled at the feuding boys. "Chad, I am tired of your disrespect. On the Isle of the Lost, if you are strong, we want you on our side: gay, bi, or straight; boy, or girl."

"We don't break the rules here," Chad argued spitefully. "If you want to do that, you'll need to go back to the Isle."

"He doesn't have to break the rules," Aziz retorted. "He just has to bend them."

Jay pulled the rule book from his pocket and read, "'The team shall be comprised of a captain and eight men.'" He paused momentarily, smiling at his teammates. "So, give it up for your new team captain!"

Jay pocketed the rule book as he turned to the doorway. A split second later, Lonnie appeared in a custom-designed pink-and-teal R.O.A.R. uniform, joining the team in the center. Jay placed the captain's whistle around her neck before he began clapping, starting a chain reaction of applause throughout the rest of the team—well, except for Chad.

Lonnie blew her whistle to start her new, rightful role as captain. "Alright, fellas! Give me ten!" she instructed.

Obediently, the boys dropped to the ground for push-ups. Each counted out-loud the number they were on. Though he wouldn't be on the team after that day, Aziz went along with the exercise to show his respect toward the new female captain.

Noticing the slacker in the group, Lonnie placed a foot on Chad's back to get him to try harder. "Pick it up, Chad!" she ordered. "Nice form, Jay! Are you practicing for your honeymoon?"

Most of the team snickered at their new captain poking harmless fun. "Trust me," Jay commented while continuing the assigned push-ups, "I don't need practice pleasuring my fiancé."

Shaking her head in amusement, Lonnie blew the whistle again. "Okay, practice is over," she announced to her team. "Get out of here! Go get ready for Cotillion."

The team dispersed and jogged out of the amphitheater.

"Hey, love birds!" Lonnie called from the arena.

Jay and Aziz momentarily paused in their stride to look at her. Lonnie smiled proudly. "Thank you for finding the loophole," she expressed graciously. "I'll repay you for your kindness one day."