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ejsandfarkleslovebot · 11 months ago

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CHAPTER NINE (of frozen heart)

The next day at Remedial Goodness 101 class, Elisa found herself sitting next to Mal and Evie at their usual desks with Carlos and Jay sitting across from them. She was still thinking about her and Ben's moment from the night before, a blush creeping up her cheeks as the memories of their shared kiss replayed in her mind. It had been magical, and the way he held her, the way he kissed her…She couldn't get it out of her mind. She had never felt so desired and wanted, and she had never felt this way about anyone before. But she wasn't sure if it was all just because of the love spell or if it was real. She sighed heavily, crossing her arms on the desk and laying her head on them, not wanting the others to see the blush on her cheeks.

Mal raises an eyebrow, a playful smirk forming on her lips. "You seem…Different."

Elisa shrugs, her gaze focused on the notebook in front of her. "I don't know what you're talking about."

Evie giggles, leaning over to whisper in Elisa's ear. "She's talking about how you look like a lovesick puppy, especially whenever the prince's name is mentioned."

Elisa's head shoots up, her eyes wide with shock. "I do not!"

Mal laughs, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "Come on, Elisa. It's obvious that something happened between you two." She says, giving her a knowing look. "So spill the beans, how did the date go?"

"Children, excuse me." Fairy Godmother speaks up and Elisa is thankful that the teacher had saved her from the oncoming teasing and questions. "Um…As you know, this Sunday is Family Day here at Auradon Prep. And because your parents can't be here due to, uh…Distance, we've arranged for a special treat." She explained with a bright smile. She then walked over to the computer at the front of the room, pressing a button that then showed Maleficent in front of the screen, her head tilted to the side as she looked confused. Elisa jumped, startled at suddenly seeing the villain and hearing the evil woman's voice coming through the speakers.

"I don't see anything nor do I hear." She backed up to sit back down, revealing the other three villain kid's parents with her.

"Kids!" Fairy Godmother ushered the group to come forward with a smile.

Elisa followed her friends, sending them encouraging looks as they walk to the front. She decided to linger in the back since this moment didn't really include her. But she did think it was thoughtful of Fairy Godmother to include her friends for the Family Day. She knew her family would be there and she was looking forward to see them, so for now she would give her friends their moment. She leaned against a desk with crossed arms, watching with amusement as the villains had trouble working the computer.

"Evie, it's mommy!" The Evil Queen smiles as she waves at her daughter once the computer got working. Evie smiles slightly, trying to show the nerves she felt while she waves. "Look how beautiful. You know what they say, the poison apple doesn't fall far from the tree."

"Don't you mean the weeds?" Maleficent remarked.

Cruella grimaces at seeing Fairy Godmother. "Who's the old bat?"

"This is Fairy Godmother." Mal chimed in.

"Still doing tricks with eggplants?" Maleficent questioned as she laughed with the others.

"I turned a pumpkin into a beautiful carriage!" Fairy Godmother defended herself.

"You really couldn't give Cinderella 'till one am? I mean, really. What, the hamsters had to be back on their little wheels?" Maleficent laughed.

"They were mice! They were not…They were mice." Fairy Godmother defended herself as she glanced at the students behind her. Elisa sent her a sympathetic look, knowing this wasn't easy for her. Mal thanked her for doing this and Fairy Godmother quickly defended herself again before she stepped out of the way, letting the kids have their moment with their parents.

"Hi, mom." Mal greeted.

"Mal." Maleficent gasps. "I m-miss you." She stammered and Elisa noticed it looked hard for her to say that. Elisa rolled her eyes at the act, knowing it wasn't sincere.

"You children are never far from our thoughts." Jafar smiled sheepishly as he waved along with Cruella.

"How long must mommy wait to see you?" Maleficent questioned.

"Oh, there's a big coronation coming up. I think probably sometime after that." Mal explained.

"When?" Maleficent pressed.

"Friday, ten am." Mal answered.

"You sure I can't see you before that?" Maleficent wonders. "I don't know what I'll do if I don't get my hands on that magic…" She stops herself before letting something slip and quickly corrects herself. "You…You my little nugget that I love so much."

"Yes, I completely understand, mother." Mal murmured.

Cruella suddenly gets in front of the others after noticing her son was holding a dog. Her eyes are wide and her lips parted in shock. "Carlos, is that a dog?" She exclaims. "Yes, yes, baby, I do understand." She said to her stuffed dog on her coat that she squeezed, causing the toy to make a squeaking sound. Elisa looked at her weirdly, wondering how her friend dealt with his crazy mother. She never understood how any of her friends dealt with their parents and always felt bad for them. "It would make the perfect size for earmuffs." She added with a laugh.

Carlos steps forward, glaring at his mom. "He's the perfect size for a pet." Cruella leans back with a gasp, looking surprise. "This dog loves me and I love him! And FYI, your dog is stuffed!" Cruella sits back down, staring at him with wide eyes. "So give it a rest!" Carlos shouted angrily as he fell back in line with his friends. Elisa had to admit she was impressed to see him standing up for himself. She didn't expect it from him, but she was proud of him.

"Burn." Jafar laughed, smirking at a shocked looking Cruella.

"Oh, why don't you go sell a toaster, you two-bit salesman!" Cruella scoffed, turning to glare at Jafar.

"People who talk to stuffed animals shouldn't throw stones!" Jafar told her.

"Oh, well, people who sell toasters shouldn't used mixed metaphors!" Cruella replied.

Elisa steps forward after noticing the uneasy looks on her friends faces. She stands next to Carlos and Mal, placing a comforting hand on Carlos' shoulder. Being sent to the Isle and befriending these four, she had learned quickly they all had it rough growing up, but she honestly thought Carlos had it more rough of the four. She was happy he finally stood up to his mother, but she knew it was hard for him, and she wanted him to know he wasn't alone. He tensed slightly at the sudden contact, but he quickly relaxed and gave her a small, thankful smile. She returned the smile and squeezed his shoulder comfortingly. She noticed Jay had put a comforting hand on Carlos' back before he leaned forward and ended the video call as his dad and Carlos' mom kept arguing. She sent Jay a sympathetic look after locking eyes with him, her heart hurting for the group.

"I'm so sorry." Fairy Godmother apologized, looking at the group with genuine sadness and sympathy.

"Thanks for the special treat." Jay replied with a forced smile.

"Of course." Fairy Godmother nodded.

Mal was the first to turn and start walking away. Her friends soon followed, each of them grabbing their things. "You two good?" Elisa asked softly, looking at the boys with concern as she walked with them in the back.

"Yeah." Carlos said with a nod, forcing a smile.

"We're fine." Jay muttered, keeping his gaze straight ahead. Elisa knew they were both lying, but she didn't want to pry. She didn't know how to make them feel better, and she felt guilty. She hadn't grown up with her friends like they did, and she wasn't sure what to say or do. She hated seeing her friends like this, and she wished there was more she could do to help.

"M?" Evie asks, gaining the purple-haired girl's attention. "What do you think our parents are gonna do to us if we don't pull this off?"

"I think they will be quietly disappointed in us, but ultimately proud of us for doing our best." Mal replied, causing her friends to look at her with surprise.

"Really?" Carlos questioned.

"No, I think we are definitely goners." Mal admitted.

"Well, that's great." Elisa sarcastically commented as she followed her friends out of the room.

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Later that night, Elisa found herself in the boys room at a table full of papers and Mal's spell book. They were going over their plan to get the wand, but Elisa honestly didn't want to do this. She didn't want to do any of this, but she had no choice. She was starting to get the idea the others didn't want to either, but wouldn't admit it. She felt terrible for them, being pressured by their parents into stealing the wand.

"Okay, we all know what this looks like." Mal speaks up, pointing at a drawing of the map of the castle. "So, we'll be up on the dais under the Beast's spell jar, and we'll be coming up from in here. El will be in the very front. We will be up in the balcony." Everyone nods in confirmation and Mal glances at Carlos. "Carlos?"

"Okay, so I'll find our limo, so we can break the barrier and get back on the island with the wand." Carlos replied and Mal nodded.

"Perfect. Evie?"

"Yeah?" Evie asked, raising her eyebrows.

Mal holds up a perfume bottle. "You will use this to take out the driver. Two sprays and he'll be out like a light." Mal smirked, handing the bottle to her.

"Okay." Evie nodded, taking the bottle and putting it in her purse.

After a moment of awkward silence, everyone steps away from the table to do their own thing, but Evie pauses after noticing a spell on the page of Mal's spell book that was open. "El?" She said softly, glancing at Elisa with a frown. "You're thinking about breaking the love spell?"

Elisa glances over at the spell book at that question, sighing heavily at seeing the page. She had asked Mal earlier this morning if she could make a spell to break the love spell on Ben. She hated this guilt that had been consuming her heart ever since she gave him that cookie. She knew it was the right thing to do and she wanted to make things right. "Yeah," She said softly, nodding. "I mean…I can't keep him under the spell…No matter how much I want to."

"So, you do want to be with him?" Evie questioned.

Elisa's lips twitches upwards. "Well, yeah. Of course, I do….But not like this. Not under a love spell." She explains, glancing at the spell book before locking eyes with her. "He deserves better than that. He's a great guy and…I do care about him. I care about him a lot, honestly. And like, when the villains rule over Auradon, it just feels like it would be cruel for Ben to still be under the love spell." She mumbled, her gaze falling on the ring Ben got her. When she had her gloves on, she had the ring over the gloved covered finger. But right now, the gloves were on yet she was holding the ring between her thumb and index finger, her eyes focused on the beautiful stone.

Evie and Mal are silent as they exchange a glance, surprised to hear Elisa talking like this. Mal steps forward, closing the spell book. "El, are you sure? I want you to be sure before we do this."

Elisa looks up from the ring at that, nodding her head firmly. "Yeah, I'm sure. I've thought a lot about this. I think it's the right thing to do." She mumbles, looking back at her ring. "No matter how hard it will be." She got up at that, slipping the ring back on her finger before she left the room, ignoring the questioning and worried glances the other four gave her. She needed a moment alone.

She wandered around the school, eventually ending up in the garden. It was late and the sun was down, but she could still see the beauty of the garden. She sighed, leaning against a pillar as she gazed up at the dark sky. She was lost in thought, the guilt and pain eating away at her. She had made her decision, and she was glad she did. She just hoped Ben would understand.

"Elisa?" A voice suddenly spoke up, startling her out of her thoughts.

Elisa tenses, recognizing the voice. She glances over her shoulder, her eyes meeting a pair of familiar green ones. "Benny." She greets softly, her heart fluttering at the sight of the prince. "What are you doing here? It's late."

"I came to find you." Ben smiles slightly, stepping closer. He stands next to her, his arm brushing against hers. "I missed you."

Elisa can't help but smile at that, her gaze falling to the ground. "Oh, did you?"

"Yeah," Ben chuckles, taking her hand and giving it a gentle squeeze. "Of course, I did. I always miss you when we're not together."

Elisa hated the way her heart flutters at his words and swallows hard, her gaze lingering on their joined hands. "Ben…" She mutters, looking back up to meet his eyes. She notices the adoration and love in his eyes, and her heart clenches. She sighs and reluctantly pulls her hand away, taking a step back. "I should go…It's late and-"

"El, wait." Ben pleads, catching her wrist. She stills and looks at him, her eyes meeting his. "I just…I don't want you to leave."

"Ben," Elisa breathes, her chest tightening. "Please, don't make this harder than it already is."

"What are you talking about?" Ben frowns, stepping closer. He cups her face, gently stroking her cheek with his thumb. Elisa's breath hitches, her heart beating faster. "Ellie, I don't understand…Did I do something wrong? Did I upset you?"

"Ben, no." Elisa shakes her head, placing her hand on top of his. She closed her eyes for a moment, leaning into his touch before she pulled his hand away. She opens her eyes and took a step back, locking eyes with him. "You're amazing, Ben. You didn't do anything wrong. You're perfect and-and I care about you a lot. But…" She stops, her throat closing as she struggles to get the words out. She swallows hard and blinks the tears away. "I-I'm sorry, I need to go." She stammered before she turned and started walking away, knowing if she stayed any longer, she wouldn't have the strength to leave him.

"Elisa, wait!" Ben calls after her, chasing after her. He grabs her arm and she freezes. She closes her eyes and takes a deep breath, trying to stop herself from crying. "Please, just tell me what's wrong."

"Ben," Elisa mutters, opening her eyes as she turns around. "It's complicated, okay? Just trust me when I say, it's for the best."

"The best for who?" Ben questions, stepping closer. He reaches out and gently cups her face, his gaze flickering across her face. "For you or me?"

Elisa hesitates, her eyes lingering on his. "For both of us." She whispered, placing her hand over his and pulling his hand away from her face.

"El, please." Ben pleads, his grip on her hand tightening. "Just…Please, tell me what's wrong. Just give me a chance to make it right. Whatever I did, just give me a chance to fix it. Please."

Elisa bites her bottom lip, struggling to hold back her tears. She can see the worry and hurt in his eyes, and her heart hurts. "I'm so sorry, Ben. I'm so, so sorry." She mumbles, blinking the tears away. "It's not you, okay? It's not. This isn't your fault, okay? I promise, this isn't on you. I just can't be with you. I'm so sorry."

Before Ben could reply, Elisa stepped away and turned, hurrying out of the garden. She ran away from the boy, trying to ignore the sound of him calling her name and the guilt that was eating her alive. She blinked away the tears that were starting to blur her vision as she made her way to the kitchen where she knew Mal was most likely waiting for her. They had to make the spell to break the love spell. One of the ingredients was a tear so she guessed it was a good thing she was crying right now.

She found Mal in the kitchen and immediately went to the stove, grabbing a pot. "We need to make the spell." She muttered, sniffling as she filled the pot with water.

"El?" Mal speaks up after a moment of silence, her voice laced with concern. "Are you okay?"

"Do you have the ingredients ready?" Elisa ignored the question, setting the pot on the stove.

Mal was quiet, looking at her friend with worry. She could see the tears in Elisa's eyes and she was frowning. "Yeah." She answers, grabbing the small bowl with the ingredients. She hands it to Elisa and watches as her friend puts the bowl in the pot. She then grabbed the spell book, opening it and showing the spell. "I wrote it down. All that it needs now is a tear." She said softly, a hint of concern and sympathy in her tone.

Elisa nods and grabs a spoon, scooping some of the potion. She holds the spoon out to her, but pauses, her lips twitching downward. "This will break the love spell?"

"Yes." Mal nods, narrowing her eyes at Elisa. "El, are you sure?" She asked again, wanting to make sure her friend was certain. She could see the confliction in her eyes and she knew something was wrong. Elisa hesitated, her heart aching. She could feel the guilt and pain in her chest and it was making it hard to breathe. She wasn't sure what was going on with her. Why was this so hard?

"El?" Mal speaks up, reaching out and placing her hand on her arm. "Talk to me. What's going on?" She could see her friend was having hard to breathe and her hands were shaking. She was concerned, not sure what was happening.

"I-I don't know." Elisa shook her head, a single tear sliding down her cheek. She wiped it off, letting it fall in the bowl with the other ingredients. Her breathing was uneven and she was trembling.

"Hey," Mal mutters, putting the spell book aside and stepping closer. "You're okay. You're safe." She assures, placing her hands on her friend's shoulders. "Deep breaths, okay? Deep breaths."

Elisa does as she's told, closing her eyes and taking a deep breath. She holds it for a moment before letting it out. She repeats this, trying to calm down. Mal had to admit she was worried for her. She dealt with this a few other times. The first one was when she first arrived at the Isle, and the others were when she had a nightmare. Elisa didn't like to talk about it and Mal wasn't going to force her.

Elisa eventually calmed down and opened her eyes. She took another deep breath and let it out. She locked eyes with her friend and frowned, feeling terrible. "I'm sorry." She muttered, her cheeks reddening in embarrassment.

"It's okay." Mal assures, smiling slightly. "Don't worry about it. Do you wanna talk about it?"

Elisa swallows hard, glancing at the bowl. She knew she couldn't avoid the conversation forever. She sighed, nodding her head. "I…I saw Ben."

Mal r0aises an eyebrow at that. "What? When? How did he find you?"

"Just a few minutes ago." Elisa explains, her gaze flickering across her friend's face. "He said he was looking for me. That he wanted to talk to me."

"El, you didn't tell him, did you?" Mal questioned, her tone turning serious.

"No, I didn't. I wouldn't do that." Elisa shakes her head, biting her bottom lip. "He noticed something was wrong, though. I-I think he suspects something is off. Which is understandable since I ran away from him. And-And when I tried to leave, he stopped me and pleaded with me to stay. He told me to tell him what's wrong, and that he wanted a chance to fix it. A-And I just…" She sighs heavily, leaning her head on Mal's shoulder. "I told him I couldn't be with him, that this wasn't his fault, and I'm sorry."

Mal frowns at hearing that, placing her hand on her back. "I'm sorry, El. I know this isn't easy. I know this hurts, and I'm sorry."

"No, I'm fine. It's okay. It's for the best, you know?" Elisa shakes her head, pulling back and wiping her eyes. "Besides, we have the plan, right? We're gonna get the wand, go back to the Isle, take over Auradon. So come on, let's get the spell ready." She murmured as she stood, walking back over to the table.

Mal sighed and stood up to follow her. She knew her friend was hurting and she wished there was something she could do to make things better. She just had to hope they could pull off the plan.

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ejsandfarkleslovebot · 11 months ago

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CHAPTER THIRTEEN (of frozen heart)

Elisa couldn't believe she was here now. She was sitting in a carriage with Ben on the way to the castle. People were cheering and waving at them as they went by. Elisa was all dressed up for the special occasion just like Ben was. She wore a blue sparkly dress that was long and flowed beautifully. She wore matching blue flats and her makeup was simple yet elegant. Her blonde hair was curly, part of it was pulled back and braided. She wore some blue rings that matched her outfit and her nails were painted to match the dress.

Ben was dressed in a fancy tuxedo and looked very handsome. He smiles at Elisa, taking her hand in his. "I'm glad you're here with me."

"I wouldn't want to be anywhere else," Elisa admits, smiling shyly and tries to forget about her and her friend's plan. She just wanted to focus on just them right now. She can worry about that later. She couldn't help but admire how good Ben looked in his tux. He was handsome, there was no denying that, and he looked even more handsome tonight. "I'm glad we get to share this moment together."

"So am I." Ben grins, lifting her hand and kissing her knuckles gently. Elisa blushes, her heart racing at the gesture. She can't believe how romantic Ben is, and how sweet he is. She's never met a guy like him before, and she's glad she gets to experience this moment with him. "You look stunning, by the way. If I hadn't said that yet."

"You've said it a few times already, but thank you," Elisa giggles, her cheeks flushed. "You're very handsome, too." She smiled at him, feeling a rush of happiness and excitement. She couldn't believe she was here, sitting next to Ben, on their way to the castle for the coronation. It felt like a dream come true.

As the carriage continues on its way, Elisa's mind wanders to the task ahead. She couldn't shake off the nerves and anxiety that were building up inside her. The mission was risky, and the outcome uncertain. But she knew she had to stay strong, for herself and for her friends. They had come too far to give up now.

Ben notices the shift in Elisa's demeanor and squeezes her hand gently, bringing her back to the present. "Hey, are you okay?" He asks, concern evident in his voice. "You seem a little tense."

Elisa takes a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart. She looks at Ben, his eyes filled with worry and warmth, and she finds herself relaxing a little. "I'm just nervous about this...Being up front and all. In front of the crowd." She mumbled, her gaze falling to her lap. She knew that wasn't the only reason, but she wasn't sure if Ben could handle hearing the full truth.

Ben frowns, moving closer to her. He cups her face gently, making her look up at him. "Hey, it's okay. You don't have to be nervous. I'm here, and I won't let anything happen to you. I promise."

His words soothe her, and she leans into his touch, her heart skipping a beat. She knows she can trust him, and that makes her feel a little less scared. She smiles softly at him, grateful for his presence and support. "Thank you, Ben. That means a lot."

"Anything for you, my love." He murmured, his gaze locked on hers. She felt a wave of warmth and happiness wash over her, and she can't help but fall a little more in love with him. His eyes are filled with affection and admiration, and it makes her feel like the luckiest girl in the world. After hearing him call her 'my love' the first time, she loved the way the words rolled off his tongue and sounded. They sounded like a beautiful melody in her ears. Her face burned from blushing so much, and her heart was pounding so hard she swore he could hear it.

Ben was about to lean in and kiss her, but before he could, the carriage came to a halt, signaling they arrived. He sighs in disappointment but gave her an apologetic smile. "Looks like we're here."

"Seems so." Elisa replied, disappointed as well. She wanted nothing more than to kiss him and to stay in this moment forever. But she knew that wasn't possible. As she looked at the castle, her nerves and anxiety returned. She knew she had a job to do, a mission to fulfill. And she couldn't let her feelings for Ben distract her from that.

"Are you ready?" Ben asks, concern evident in his voice as he helps her out of the carriage. He could see she was still tense, and he wanted to make sure she was okay. His thumb brushes across her knuckles gently. "You can do this. I know you can."

Elisa takes a deep breath and nods. "I can do this," She repeats, trying to convince herself. "I can do this." She wasn't sure if she believed her words, but she knew she had to try. She had to stay focused and stay strong. For Ben, for her friends, and for the sake of the mission. She couldn't afford to let her emotions get the best of her.

Ben smiles softly and leans over to kiss her cheek. "That's my girl," He murmurs, his voice filled with pride. "You're going to be fine. I believe in you." Her heart fluttered as he called her 'his girl' and his words gave her a sense of strength and confidence. She felt like she could take on the world with him by her side. He made her feel brave, and she was grateful for his support. She gives him a shy smile and a nod, ready to face the challenge ahead.

As they make their way towards the entrance, they're greeted by a sea of faces. People are smiling and cheering, and Elisa can't help but feel a little overwhelmed. She felt herself shrink back towards Ben, who placed a protective hand on her lower back, giving her a reassuring smile. He leans over and whispers in her ear, "Don't worry, I've got you." His breath is warm against her skin, sending a shiver down her spine. He tightened his grip on her, offering her comfort and support as they make their way through the crowd.

Elisa clings to Ben's arm, feeling a sense of security in his presence. She takes a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves as they walk up the stairs. Trumpets are played while they walk up to greet Ben's parents, who were near the entrance. She bowed in front of them to show respect, and they did the same. Belle's smile was bright and welcoming, and it made her feel a little less anxious. "It's wonderful to see you again, Elisa," Belle tells her, her voice warm and comforting. "You look lovely tonight."

"Thank you," Elisa replies, smiling politely as she felt her cheeks grow warm. "You look beautiful as always."

"Aren't you sweet?" Belle smiles warmly at her, her eyes twinkling with amusement. "I'm so glad Ben brought you here."

"As am I." Adam spoke up, his tone slightly more stern, but his gaze was kind.

"Look, about what happened at Family Day-" Elisa started to apologize, but Adam interrupted her.

"I told Ben this wasn't going to be easy."

"You also taught me that a king has to believe in himself." Ben speaks up. "Even when it isn't easy."

"I did?" Adam looks a bit surprised as if he forgot. Belle hits his arm and he quickly adds, "I...How very wise of me." He stammered. Elisa smiled a little, slight amusement shining in her eyes.

Ben steps away from Elisa when his mom walked over to him. She smiles fondly at him, taking hold of his hands. "Ben, we are very proud of you. You keep listening to your heart."

Ben's lips curl up into a smile and he nods. "Thanks, mom."

Belle nods in response as she steps back, smiling at him. She then glances at Elisa with a warm smile. "We're very proud of you too, dear. And we're deeply sorry for what happened..." She adds, her expression turning to apologetic. "If we had known the truth of how you lost control of your powers-"

"No, it's okay." Elisa quickly interrupts her, smiling nervously. "It's water under the bridge now. Don't worry about it." She assured the queen, not wanting to make a big deal out of it. She knew the incident still weighed heavily on their minds, but she didn't want to keep dwelling on the past. She wanted to focus on the future and move forward.

Belle smiles at Elisa, giving her a grateful look. "You're too kind, my dear. We're happy to have you here. Believe it or not, we missed you while you were gone."

Elisa smiles back, feeling a warmth in her chest. "Thank you, your highness. I missed you guys as well."

"Oh, please, you know you can call me Belle." Belle reassures her. "I've watched you grown up, after all. You're like family."

Elisa feels her heart swell with affection, touched by Belle's words. "Thank you, Belle. I think the same way. I appreciate that."

Belle's smile grows wider and she nods, stepping back. "You're going to make a fine king." Adam assured his son, patting him on the back. Ben smiled wide at his dad, relieved that he said that. Belle then took Adam's hand and led him away, giving Ben and Elisa some space. Ben turned to face Elisa, taking her hand in his.

"You doing okay?" He asked softly, concern etched on his face. "I know this is a lot to take in."

Elisa nods, squeezing his hand reassuringly. "Yeah, I'm okay," She replies, offering him a small smile. "Just a little nervous, but I'll be fine. As long as you're by my side."

Ben returns her smile, his eyes filled with warmth and affection. "Always," He murmurs, leaning in to brush a gentle kiss against her forehead. "I'll be right here with you every step of the way."

Elisa's heart flutters at his words, feeling a surge of gratitude for having him in her life. She leans into his touch, finding comfort in his presence. "Thank you, Ben," She whispers, her voice barely above a whisper. "For everything."

Ben's smile softens, his gaze locked on hers. "Anytime, my love," He replies, his voice filled with sincerity. "I mean it."

There her heart goes again, pounding rapidly against her chest. She feels butterflies in her stomach, and her cheeks burn from blushing. She never gets tired of hearing him say those words, and it makes her fall even more in love with him. "I know you do," She whispers, her eyes filled with adoration. "And that's one of the things I love most about you."

Ben's eyes widen, surprise and delight shining in his eyes. "You...Love me?" He asked, a hint of disbelief in his voice.

Elisa blushes deeper, realizing what she had just admitted. She hadn't planned on confessing her feelings, but the words had just slipped out. She was surprised, and slightly terrified, by how natural the words had felt coming from her lips. As if they were always meant to be said. But now that she had said them, she couldn't deny the truth any longer.

"Yes," She replies, her voice soft but filled with conviction. "I do."

Ben's face breaks into a wide smile, his eyes shining with joy and adoration. He takes her hands in his, holding them tightly. "I love you too," He confesses, his voice filled with emotion. "So much."

Elisa's eyes widened, and her heart swelled with love and happiness. She never imagined that her confession would be met with such enthusiasm, and it made her fall even more in love with him. Ben leans over and kisses her deeply, pulling her close. She kissed him back, savoring the moment and cherishing his embrace. Neither one wanted to pull away, but they were standing in front of everyone and the coronation was about to start.

Reluctantly, Ben pulls away, but his smile doesn't waver. "After the ceremony, meet me at our spot," He tells her, his voice filled with excitement and anticipation. "I have something I want to give you."

Elisa blinks, surprised and curious. She didn't expect that. But she was flattered and now really curious. "Really?" She asks, a hint of wonder in her voice. "What is it?"

Ben smiles playfully, winking at her. "It's a surprise," He teases, his voice laced with amusement. "You'll just have to wait and see."

Elisa's curiosity grew, and her heart raced. She wondered what he had planned and what it was he wanted to give her. But she trusted him and knew he had something special planned. "Okay, I can't wait."

Ben grins, his gaze filled with affection and excitement. "I'll see you soon, my love," He murmurs, his voice tender. "Wish me luck."

"You don't need it," Elisa assures him, smiling brightly. "You're going to be amazing."

Ben smiles back, his eyes filled with love and gratitude and he ignores the blush forming on his face. He brings her hand up and kisses her knuckles, a gesture they both had become fond of. "Thank you," He murmurs, his voice thick with emotion. "You're the best."

Elisa's heart melted and she smiled warmly at him. She's glad she gets to share this moment with him and can't wait to see what he has planned. He gives her one last kiss on the cheek and turns to walk up the rest of the stairs after composing himself. She admired him with how he walked up, her heart filling with love and admiration for him. When he reached the top, he looked back at her and gave her a wink before entering the castle. Elisa smiled, her cheeks still flushed from their exchange. She turned to one of the servants standing nearby who was waiting to take her inside and took their hand, following them inside. He led her to the front where she would be at to watch the coronation. She thanked him before he left and looked out at the crowd. The entire town was there and she felt her nerves and anxiety creep up. But she knew she had to push those feelings aside. This was Ben's moment, and she wanted to enjoy it.

She looked over at the balcony where her VK friends were at, all dressed up as well. They all looked great, but she noticed they all had either nervous or somber expressions. She then realized they all really didn't want to do this. They didn't want to steal the wand, break the barrier and take over Auradon. She noticed during the time they were here, they fell in love with the place and some people, but just wouldn't admit it. She sighed softly and gave them a weak smile. They returned it with a half-hearted wave. She glanced around the room again, spotting Parker, Krystal and Ryker near their families. When the trio noticed her looking at them, they smiled brightly and waved at her. She smiled a little and waved back at them. But her attention was brought to the double doors when they opened. Ben walked down the aisle, looking absolutely handsome in his prince attire.

She couldn't help but smile at the sight of him, her heart fluttering. She knew he was going to make a wonderful king, and she couldn't be prouder of him. When he made it to the end, he turned to look at her and smiled brightly, making her blush. He winked at her before turning to face Fairy Godmother, who was standing on the small platform where the magic wand was. He knelt down onto his knees as Adam leaned over, allowing Fairy Godmother to take his crown. Elisa eyed the magic wand nervously, fidgeting with the ring she wore. She knew she had to take it at one point but was still hesitant. She hoped it wouldn't come down to it.

"Do you solemnly swear to govern the peoples of Auradon with justice and mercy as long as you shall reign?" Fairy Godmother asked, her voice loud and clear after she placed the crown on Ben's hand.

"I do solemnly swear." Ben replied, his voice steady and confident.

"Then it is my honor and my joy to bless our new king." Fairy Godmother smiled as she held up the magic wand, gently hitting one shoulder and then his other to knight him as king.

Gasps filled the room when the wand was yanked away from Fairy Godmother. A bright electricity bolt shot out from it, shooting out and breaking the barrier on the Isle. Everyone backed away in fear as they watched Jane hold the magic wand. Little bolts of electricity were emitting from the wand while Jane struggled to have a hold on it.

"Child, what are you doing?" Fairy Godmother exclaimed, looking at her daughter with surprise and worry.

"If you won't make me beautiful, I'll do it myself!" Jane responded.

Everyone backs away as the sparks began to get out of hand. Ben didn't hesitate to rush over to stand in front of Elisa to protect her. He outstretched his hands, trying to shield her as much as he could. "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!" Jane shouted, trying to get control of the magic wand, but she was having trouble.

Adam stands in front of Fairy Godmother and Belle to protect them while Fairy Godmother tried convincing Jane to give her the wand. "Take cover!" Adam called out to the guests when the sparks were getting closer to them. Elisa was afraid and anxious, but she knew what she had to do. She pushed past Ben, earning a confused and worried protest from him as she ran over to Jane. She managed to grab the wand from Jane, the sparks suddenly stopping. Elisa breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at the wand, her grip tight on it. Her breathing became heavy as her heart pounded in her chest. Jane's eyes widen as she looked at her, fear and worry etched on her face. She then turned and ran to the side where Lonnie quickly pushed her behind her to protect her. Ben was quick to stand in front of Elisa, his hand outstretched for her.

"Elisa, please. Give me the wand." He begged, his voice pleading. Elisa's gaze was fixated on the wand, her mind racing. She didn't know what to do. She wanted to give him the wand, but she also knew she couldn't. If she gave him the wand, everything would be ruined. She had to stay focused and stay strong, no matter what.

"I can't," Elisa's voice is barely above a whisper, her heart aching. "Stand back, Ben."

The doors burst open as the four VKs ran down the aisle to Elisa, the four of them standing behind her. "Elisa," Ben speaks up, taking a cautious step forward. "Give me the wand. You don't have to do this."

Elisa's resolve begins to crumble as she looks into his eyes, her heart breaking. She loved him so much, and the last thing she wanted to do was hurt him. But she knew she had no choice. "Ben, please, just stand back!" She raised her voice, earning some surprised gasps from the crowd.

Audrey steps forward, glaring at Elisa. "I told you she couldn't be trusted!"

Elisa anger and frustration for Audrey returns at that and she looks at Audrey with an icy glare, aiming the wand at her. Audrey gasps at that, quickly stepping back. "I wouldn't test me right now, Audrey." Elisa threatens, her voice low and dangerous. "Don't push me." She turned back to Ben, her face softening. She didn't' realize the four VKs stood behind her until she heard them speak up.

"Let's go!" Carlos weakly encouraged.

"Revenge time." Jay added, but it sounded hesitant.

"You really want to do this?" Ben asked, looking at Elisa. He could see the turmoil in her eyes, the conflict between her love for him and her sense of duty. He wanted to reach out to her, to comfort her and assure her that everything would be okay. But he knew he couldn't. Not right now. They were in the middle of a crisis, and they needed to focus on resolving it.

Elisa's grip on the wand tightened, her heart heavy with guilt and sorrow. She wished things could be different, that she didn't have to make this choice. But she knew she had to do what was right, no matter how difficult it was.

"I'm sorry, Ben," She murmurs, her voice trembling with emotion. "But I have to do this. I-We have no choice."

"That's where you're wrong, Elisa." Ben counters, his gaze intense and determined. "There's always a choice. And I know you'll make the right one." He glances at the four VKs. "You guys aren't your parents. Your parents made your choice. It time to make yours." The four teens looked at him with surprise as they realized he was right.

"I think I want to be good." Mal is the first to speak up, surprising everyone and even her self.

"You are good." Ben told her.

"How do you know that?" Mal questioned, narrowing her eyes at him.

"Because I'm listening to my heart." Ben replied, his voice soft and reassuring.

Mal stares at him for a moment, her expression conflicted. Then she finally says, "I want to listen to my heart too. And my heart is telling me that we are not our parents." She turns to face her friends, her expression softening. "I mean, stealing things doesn't make you happy." She starts, glancing at Jay with a small smile. "Tourney, victory pizza with the team and being with Krystal makes you happy." She told him, a hint of affection in her voice.

Jay was a bit surprised, but he nods in agreement as a hint of blush appeared on his face. Almost as if it was on instinct, he looked out into the crowd for Krystal, who blushed as her gaze met his. They exchanged small smiles, their hearts skipping a beat. Mal then looks over at Carlos with a small chuckle. "And you, if scratching Dude's belly make you happy, who would've thought?"

She glances at Evie with a small smile. "And Evie, you do not have to play dumb to get a guy. You are so smart. And I don't want to take over the world with evil. It doesn't make me happy. I want to go to school. And be with Parker." She adds, her gaze falling on the brunette-haired boy in the crowd, who looked at her with surprise. "Because Parker makes me really happy." Parker's heart fluttered at that, his face turning red as he blushed. He couldn't believe that Mal just confessed her feelings for him. And in front of everyone, too.

Mal looks over at Elisa, glancing at her and the others with a smile. "Us being friends makes me really happy. Not destroying things. I choose good, you guys." She put her fist in the middle, looking hopeful hat her friends will join her.

Elisa is silent for a moment, her hands now at her sides as her grip loosens on the wand. Her eyes are filled with uncertainty, but her resolve begins to falter. She knows deep down that Mal is right. Being friends with her and the others makes her happy, and she doesn't want to give that up. She knew she had always been good deep down and never wanted to cause harm to anyone. Well, maybe besides Audrey and Chad, but still. She glances over at Ben, her heart skipping a beat as she gazed into his eyes. He was looking at her with so much hope and love, and she knew that no matter what happened, he would always be there for her. She looks at the wand, debating her next move. Should she take Mal's advice and choose good? Or should she go through with their original plan?

After a moment, Elisa finally makes her decision. She walks up to Mal, placing her fist next to hers. "I choose good too."

Soon the rest of their friends followed, but Carlos was the last one and the most hesitant. He voiced how worried he was about how their parents would be mad at them. Ben then reassured them that their parents couldn't reach them there which sealed the deal for Carlos. Elisa gestured to Ben with a nod of her head to join them, smiling softly at him. He returned the smile and stood by her, placing his fist next to hers and Mal's. She smiled softly and leaned her head on Ben's shoulder. Her heart skipped a beat when he leaned over and kissed the side of her head. Everyone cheered and applauded the group, but the happy moment doesn't last long when suddenly green smoke entered the room. Everyone stepped back in fear and gasped as Maleficent revealed herself.

"I'm back!" She announced dramatically.

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