*Epilogue*

*Fifty Years Later*

"Life is a funny thing, isn't it?" I stated as I looked up at the ceiling. Me and Ben were cuddled together in bed after a long day of council with our son Edward, the current King of Auradon. He was making us so proud of the King that he was; he reminded me of how Ben was when he had the crown.

"What do you mean?" Ben asked as he brushed some loose hair behind my right ear.

"Well time has gone so quick" I advised. "Now look at us both-" I started. "Old, grey and wrinkly" I noted.

"Yes but you are still very beautiful" he smiled as he cupped my face with his left hand.

"Oh you charmer you" I teased and I watched as a twinkle entered his eyes before he pressed a kiss against my lips. When he pulled away I smiled fondly at him and I felt something change within me. I froze as I started to think about what it could possibly be; and then it hit me - it was time.

I was then reminded of the last conversation with the Fates; they did advise me that I would feel the familiar pull back to heaven when it came for me to re-join them. However this time I wouldn't be going alone; Ben would be coming with me.

"Mal" Ben muttered.

"What?" I answered.

"Something feels wrong" he noted.

"You felt it too" I replied.

"Yes" he said. "Do you know what it is?" he questioned as he pulled me closer to him.

"Yes Ben" I confirmed. "We are dying" I confessed and I watched as his eyes widened in shock.

"What?" he questioned.

"The Fates told me about this before I came back" I replied.

"I see" he nodded. "So we don't have time to say goodbye to everyone?" he realised.

"No" I stated as I cupped his face with my right hand. "No we don't my love" I stated and I watched him look down at our bed covers.

"I see" he repeated and I watched as the twinkle escaped his eyes. "Mal I'm scared" he admitted.

"Don't be" I cooed hoping that this would reassure him.

"Is it going to hurt?" he asked.

"No" I answered as I shook my head. "It is as easy as falling asleep" I promised. "And I'll be with you" I reminded him and I watched as he smiled at me. "This is how it is meant to be" I stated.

"Together" he answered. "I can't think of a better way to die than in your arms" he grinned as we snuggled together.

"I feel the same my beautiful Beast" I advised as I placed my right hand against his chest.

"I love you" he said lovingly causing me to look up at me.

"I love you too" I replied fondly before I pressed a kiss against his bare chest. Me and Ben then snuggled together and we fell asleep in each other's arms; both knowing that this was our last evening in Auradon.

"Well that felt familiar" I noted as I turned around and noticed that I was back in Heaven, with the Fates there to greet me.

"Hello your Majesty" Clotho said as her sisters smiled at me.

"Welcome back" Lachesis grinned.

"Thank you" I smiled. "Where's Ben?" I said as I started to get concerned at the fact that Ben wasn't here.

"He's on his way" Atropos stated. "Look" she added as she nodded over the white glowing balcony. When looked I saw that a white orb elevate over the balcony before it descended down and landed on a stone bench. I then watched as the orb then morphed into the shape of Ben and when the orb dimmed I watched as Ben had returned to his younger self - just like I had.

"Mal" he said as he slowly sat up and looked at me.

"Ben" I smiled.

"Mal" he repeated as he stood up and he quickly walked up to me and pulled me into a hug.

"Hello your Majesties" we heard a voice say and we both turned around to look at the Fates.

"Hello" we said together.

"Now here is to an eternity of love" Lachesis said warmly.

"Yes please!" Ben replied eagerly causing me to chuckle at him. "What?" he questioned as he looked back at me.

"So eager to stay with me, are you?" I teased as I wrapped my arms around his neck.

"Always Mal" he promised.

"Always"

The next morning me and Ben watched as Isabelle walked into our rooms to come and wake us up; however it broke both of our hearts to see her find us both dead in our beds. We had advised all of our children of what had happened; and they knew to expect our joint passing - but I knew that they would never be ready to let us go.

We then watched as she ran to get her siblings; and as her older brothers Edward and Maurice and younger siblings Catherine, Adam and Hades all ran into the room everyone broke out into sobs. Yes I knew that they would never get used to the pain of losing us; but I knew eventually that they could take solace at the fact that had to happen this way. As these are the cards that me and Ben had been dealt against the hand of Fate.

Hey guys, thank you for coming on this journey with me. I know at times it is hard to read about our favourite pairing like this. But I wanted to explore this situation; and I am very happy with how this story has ended. I felt as if it has pushed my writing skills and I look forward to see what you all think.

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