The Descendants Of Evil

How Do We Keep Evil Out Of Auradon?

CHAPTER 34

The next morning, Mal, Val, and Ben meet with Beast, Belle, and Fairy Godmother.

"I think we all know why we're here," Beast starts. "The people are in a panic about Hades. He almost got out."

"Who knows what he would've done if he had escaped?" Fairy Godmother adds.

"We can't risk having another villain on the loose," Beast finishes.

"I really feel like this is my fault. I'm supposed to protect Auradon," Mal says as she looks at Ben as Val nods in agreement because she felt the same way about herself.

"You both did, you both protect Auradon," Ben tries to reassure the sisters.

"Every time we open the barrier, we're exposed to danger. Maleficent, Uma, Hades," Beast explains before Ben's phone goes off.

"Maleficent's scepter and the queen's crown have been stolen," Ben says after checking his phone. Belle and Fairy Godmother let out gasps of shock.

"Uma?" Beast accuses.

"We don't know that, Dad," Ben argues.

"When the people hear this, they will never wanna leave their houses. What do we tell them?" Belle says before looking at Mal and Val. "Mal? Val? What do we do? How do we keep evil out of Auradon?"

"I think that there's only one way to guarantee their safety. And I think that there..." Mal starts explaining. "can't be anymore going in and out. I think that we have to close the barrier... forever." Beast and Fairy Godmother nod in agreement while Val looks at her shocked.

"No," Ben says.

"Son," Beast tries.

"No," Ben says as he turns around.

"Ben," Mal calls as Ben walks away.

"No, no, no, no," Ben says as Mal follows him.

"Ben. Hey," Mal says getting him to stop. "I do not want to take away your dream. Because it was so beautiful. And it is why I fell in love with you. But as King, and as Queen what's our duty?"

"To protect Auradon," Ben answers her sadly.

"But do you know what this would mean? All those kids? Are you prepared for that?" Val questions as she walks over to them.

"I know what it means and no, I'm not prepared for it. I just think that we have no other choice," Mal answers her sister as she holds back tears.

"Son?" Beast calls causing them to look at him. "Mal's right."

"I just don't think that we would forgive ourselves if something terrible happened," Mal explains.

Mal and Val go to Evie's starter castle, 'Evie's 5Hearts'.

"Who else knows about the crown and the scepter?" Evie asks the sisters.

"No one. I mean, think about it, people are scared enough as it is. We have to employ these entirely new security measures," Mal explains.

"Will this delay our bringing over more V.K.'s?" Evie asks her.

"We're talking about closing the barrier for good," Val answers her.

"But you both said no. I mean, the five of us are living the dream here, and we finally get to share that. I mean, what could be more important than that?" Evie says as Val looks at Mal, since it was her idea.

"Yeah. I know. I mean, maybe security or maybe peace of mind for everyone in Auradon," Mal says trying to explain her reasoning.

"Is that what they're thinking? And were they seriously thinking that no one will ever go in or out of the Isle ever again? What, we never get to go back and see our parents? And what about these kids? We promised them that they could go back and visit whenever they wanted," Evie questions.

"Yeah, I know," Mal says sadly.

"M, I am so glad that you are going to be Queen. And that V, is there with you. You both will be a part of these conversations, you both will stand up for the V.K.s. Thank you for telling me," Evie says before hugging Mal and Val. "You're gonna be a great Queen." Val leaves the room to get changed for Jane's party.

"Morning. Got the beach towels," Carlos says as he walks into the kitchen.

"Morning," Jay says back as Val and Evie start tossing him apples.

"Hey. I really think she's gonna like the cake, you guys," Carlos says as he walks over to it.

"Oh, yeah!" Val says in agreement.

"Oh, no. Okay. Who got into Jane's cake?" Carlos yells. Val hears yelling outside before running to the door with the others behind her.

"You'll pay the price of what you did and so will all of Auradon," Audrey says as Val, Jay, Carlos, Evie, and Celia run outside. "So long, suckers!" Audrey disappears in a cloud of pink smoke. Jay reaches over to help Mal.

"Whoa! You might wanna think of a spell for that," Jay says realizing she had been changed.

"There's no spell that can reverse the curse of the scepter," Mal says sadly.

"Well, that's a shame," Carlos says.

"Forget about me. Audrey's out for revenge. And all of Auradon is in danger," Mal explains.

"What should we do?" Evie asks her.

"The only thing more powerful than the scepter is Hades' ember," Val answers her.

"Oh! Like he's just gonna hand it over, if we went back to the Isle," Jay says sarcastically.

"And no one knows where his lair is," Evie adds.

"I do. I'm his errand rat. I've got the key at my dad's," Celia explains.

"You are coming," Mal tells Celia.

"But I just got here," Celia complains.

"Mal?" Dizzy asks as she and Felicity walk out with the twins. Felicity and Dizzy let out a scream.

"Dizzy, Felicity, stay here to take care of the twins. We'll be right back and everything will be just fine. Go inside," Evie explains before they go back inside. "Guys, go get your stuff."

"How bad is it?" Mal asks Val and Evie.

"You age beautifully," Val says after she and Evie share a look.

"Now, let's just get you into something fabulous," Evie says with a smile.

"Okay," Mal says.

"Come on," Val says a she and Evie walk off with Mal following slowly. Val and Evie go back to help Mal. "Okay. Oh, yeah, there we go. Okay. Almost there."

The VK's take their bikes before stopping by the water. Celia is riding with Mal.
"Noble steed, proud and fair, you shall take us anywhere," Val says as her eyes turn green. They then start driving across the water to the Isle.

Meanwhile at Jane's party, Audrey showed up and put everyone to sleep besides Chad. Jane escaped by getting into the Enchanted Lake.

"Hey, Jane. I'm on my way to the party. My meetings ran long," Ben says as he answers his phone.
"No, no. Stay where you are, Ben. Audrey's got the scepter and everyone's asleep. I'm gonna call Mom and tell her to get her wand," Jane quickly explains before hanging up.
"Is Mal with you? Jane? Jane?" Ben tries asking before realizing she hung up.