I'm back! Here it is. The story that I was originally planning to write after "Mischief In My Blood," until I decided to write a series of short stories first. I hope you all enjoy it. I am trying so hard to write a decent story.

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It has been exactly three hundred and sixty-five days since the arrival of the first batch of villain kids to Auradon Prep. They have changed both their own lives and the lives of everyone in Auradon. Their change of heart has given the people hope that the new generation of villains can be different from their parents. Until King Ben is ready to invite a new class of villain descendants to Auradon, the four ex-villains are striving to show everyone in the kingdom that they have truly changed.

Carlos has proven himself the brightest student in Auradon Prep. He gets straight A's and impresses everyone with his technological knowledge. Many students ask him to tutor them, which often overwhelms him, but he is more than glad to help. He has become the official tutor of Jane, because Fairy God Mother has been looking for one to help Jane learn and pass high school. But nothing in his new life in Auradon has made him happier than being in a relationship with the girl he has loved for a long time. Evie. After several missed opportunities, Carlos manages to tell her "I love you" and, to his surprise, she told him the exact same words.

Jay still has his old pick-pocketing habits, but he only steals if he wants to commit harmless revenge or just for the fun of it. He is still one of the star players of the Tourney team and has won his very first Regular Season MVP trophy. Now, he aims to lead the Auradon Knights to a second straight championship. Off the field, he is currently dating the daughter of Sleeping Beauty and Prince Philip, Princess Audrey. Some people compare their romance to Rapunzel and Flynn Rider because Jay is a thief and Audrey is a princess, but all the couple cares about is developing their relationship until they are ready to take it to the next level.

Evie has improved very much since moving to Auradon Prep. The girl who once cared only about her looks is now a combination of brains and beauty. She has become one of Auradon Prep's most popular students due to her beauty and one of its brightest, considering how much her knowledge has advanced. Studying with Doug has helped her embrace the genius side of her, and she is beginning to become a person other girls turn to when they need beauty tips. As happy as she was with her new life, the greatest thing that's happened to Evie since coming to Auradon is the fact that she is finally dating a certain white-haired tech prodigy.

Mal is, arguably, the happiest among the four ex-villains. Growing up in the Isle of the Lost, she was malicious, unforgiving, ruthless, but above all, rotten to the core. She has always been the most feared of the new generation, but when she came to Auradon, everything changed. Casting a love spell on Ben for her plans only ended up with her falling in love with the king-to-be. When he reveals his true feelings for her, it motivated Mal to reveal her own. Moved by the young king to change her ways, Mal gave an encouraging speech to her friends to turn over a new leaf. Ever since defeating her own mother in front of everyone at Ben's coronation, it seems that Mal's life was taking a turn to a beautiful future. The only thing that can ruin her future is the secret she has been hiding. The inner darkness she inherited from her mother continues to try to consume her, but she ignores it because she is too happy to let anything get in her way of a future with Ben.

Maleficent is still loose on Auradon, but the four ex-villains are more than ready to face her should she show her face again.

Mal wakes up to another sunny day in Auradon. She heard her phone beep. It was a message from Ben. It said, "Enchanted Lake. After breakfast." Mal smiles at the message and gets up to get ready. She saw that Evie was not in bed, and the door was slightly open.

"Probably having another lip-to-lip session with the snowball," she guessed.

Later that day, at the Enchanted Lake, Ben is sitting down under the gazebo with a picnic blanket, filled with food, including a bowl of strawberries for Mal. He has been waiting for fifteen minutes, but he didn't lose patience. He was a patient man. He was just going to enjoy the tranquility until his girlfriend arrives. Suddenly, he heard magic behind him. It startled him. Lucky for him, it was Mal.

"You meant to scare me, right?" asked Ben.

"Maybe," said Mal playfully. She sits down on the picnic blanket. She picks up a strawberry and eats it. "So, what's the occasion?"

"The first anniversary of your first day here in Auradon," said Ben.

"How can you be so sure it's been exactly a year?" asked Mal, eating another strawberry.

"I counted the days. It's been three hundred sixty-five days since the day you and your friends first arrived," answered Ben.

"Nice to know you care about the time," said Mal.

"I'm still counting the days to the first anniversary of our first date," said Ben. "So far, I've counted three hundred forty-four days. Only twenty-one more to go."

Mal just laughed a little.

"Still happy that you met me?" asked Ben.

"You know the answer to that," said Mal. "Still happy you met me?"

"I think you know the answer to that," said Ben, smiling.

While Mal continues to eat the strawberries, the smile on her face drops. Ben noticed it.

"Is something wrong?" he asked.

"No," lied Mal. "Why?"

"Because you look a little troubled," said Ben.

"Let's just say my life here is not 100% perfect," said Mal.

"Why?" asked Ben.

"That's personal," said Mal. "Unless you want me to curse the land, I suggest you leave it alone."

"You're never going to stop these jokes, aren't you?" questioned Ben.

"I may not want to rule the world by my mother's side anymore, but that doesn't mean I still don't enjoy being wicked," said Mal.

"You're anything, but wicked," said Ben.

"Maybe not," said Mal. She smirks then says, "I'm mal-icious."

Ben just smiled, amused at his girlfriend.

"So, your majesty, any new plans?" asked Mal.

"I do have one," said Ben. "I was thinking that, someday, I can put up a museum in honor of you and your friends."

"That's unnecessary," said Mal.

"Wouldn't you want the people of Auradon to know of your story for centuries to come?" asked Ben.

"You can put it up on one condition," said Mal. "I get to paint portraits for you to put up."

"You know I can't say no to you," replied Ben.

"If I asked you for permission to get revenge on Audrey, would you say no?" said Mal playfully.

Ben didn't know what to answer and just let out a little laugh.

"I thought so," said Mal, predicting he wouldn't say anything.

"What about you? Do you have plans?" asked Ben.

"Besides ending the threat that is my mother, not really," said Mal. "Although, I am planning on volunteering to be someone's bridesmaid for her wedding someday."

"Who?" asked Ben.

"That's need-to-know," said Mal.

"So, am I suppose to leave it to you to announce their engagement?" asked Ben.

"Probably," said Mal. "But forget about who the mystery couple is. Let's just enjoy this moment."

The two just ate quietly and enjoyed the breathtaking view of the majestic lake.

"Do you want me to teach you swimming now?" asked Ben.

"No way," said Mal. "I'm ready to learn when I say I am."

Meanwhile, in the Museum of Cultural History, the security guard is having a cup of coffee as he tries to stay awake from a practically boring day on the job. Suddenly, black smoke clouds him and he goes to sleep. A black silhouette sneaks through the shadows until it reaches the portrait of Belle and Beast in the Heroes Gallery. The silhouette uses magic to move the portrait, revealing a safe.

"Welcome. If you want to open the safe, you have to answer the riddle," said the voice of a computer.

"Lay it on me," said the silhouette.

"The riddle is: What is the magic word that will give you anything?" said the computer voice.

"Please," answered the silhouette.

"That answer is correct," replied the computer voice.

The safe opens and inside it is a scroll locked up in a bottle. The silhouette grabs it. Suddenly, the alarms went off. The mysterious figure immediately disappears.

That concludes the first chapter. I know it's short, but, like I said before, try to enjoy it. After all, it's only the beginning.

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