Reunited

| Chapter 1 |

         It's been a month since I destroyed the barrier around the Isle of the Lost. All the VKs are here in Auradon. I originally thought that my idea to destroy the barrier would be the best for both Auradon and the Isle. But, now as a month has passed, Auradon as a whole has realized that all the villains that had been released along with their kids want revenge on Auradon for shipping them off to the cruel Isle. Ben decided to place even more guards at our castle gates at all times. It kind of works out, since all the new VKs are in need of jobs. But, if all else fails, we always have Hades... he now lives in the castle with us as a reward for saving Audrey from certain death. Life is good, despite the impending threat of villains killing us every day. Whatever.

          Now that my dad is free from the Isle, I can finally make up for all the years I lost with him as a kid. We've been hanging out as much as possible and really getting to know each other. Did you know that his dog, Cerberus, was taken away from him during his time on the Isle, so he listens to dog noises while he sleeps? Kind of embarrassing. Anyway, my dad is the biggest Bal shipper out there. He keeps asking when our royal wedding will be. The truth is, I'm not really sure if I actually want to go through with this. I said yes for two reasons: One, because his 'Did I Mention' proposal was so cute; and two, because I didn't want to completely humiliate him in front of the entire kingdom. I'm just not sure I can handle being the Queen of Auradon. It's a big change from life back on the Isle. Being Queen comes with annoying responsibilities like making the tough decisions on behalf of everyone, upholding the state of peace within the kingdom, and worst of all: keeping the reputation of the royal family intact. I'm not used to controlling my behaviour every hour of every day the moment I step out of my door. It's too much pressure! I just have to figure out a way to deal with it and become the Queen that I'm supposed to be, or find another alternative. Preferably one where I can still be happy.

          The barrier is finally broken! Something Uma and I have dreamt about since we were wee tots. I can't wait to cause some chao- I mean discover the 'Land of Opportunity', Auradon. Gil and I've been put into a dorm together, and we officially start attending Auradon Prep tomorrow. I still don't understand the point of school... I always skipped when I went to Serpent Prep on the Isle. What makes it even worse, ye ask? I HAVE TO PUT A 'HOOK STOPPER' ON ME HOOK! It's some stupid rubber thing that prevents my hook from accidentally (or intentionally) impaling someone, because safety apparently matters here. Where's the fun in that?

          Other than that hackit (means ugly in Scottish slang) stopper, I guess life is going to be better now that we're in the 'Land of Opportunity' as they call it. No more getting yelled at by Uma's slimy, tentacled mother or eating stale food every day. But I do miss fighting anyone who dared to come into my territory. People were terrified of me on the Isle, and now I don't even get a single shriek as I saunter down the halls! The only upside to any of this is that Gil and I can join fencing and tourney. It's a shame they don't let Uma join yet though. I've heard that they're working towards improving the chances for girls to join sports teams. I guess I'll just have to wait and see if this land of preppies is all it's cracked up to be.

          Idiots. All these royals are complete and total idiots. I knew destroying the barrier and letting every villain ever to exist into Auradon would cause many complications and I was right. Now shrimpy and her gang of little blinded puppies are here, free to roam the halls and no doubt, cause chaos. There are going to be so many VKs here that are going to act like Mal, Carlos, Evie, and I did when we first arrived. There were just four of us so we were easy to handle (not really but still), but managing all these new VKs is going to be a nightmare and that's already proving to be true. And did I mention shrimpy? I think I did, but she, Harry and Gil get on my nerves so much. Especially Harry. His stupid and aggravating accent, and that eyeliner that he thinks makes him look cool just gets my blood boiling.

          What's even worse is that just because I was warming up to Gil, Benny-Boo here thought it would be a brilliant idea to put me in charge of training him to be good. But of course it wasn't just Gil, he comes with his friends Uma and Harry that make my life just that much harder. Carlos and Evie got off easy. Evie has Dizzy, Celia, and Shaun (the son of Shan Yu) and they are already not that bad. Carlos has Squeaky and Squirmy, and Annabella (the daughter of Anastasia Tremaine). I mean come on! The Smee sons don't even talk! And I get our worst enemies from the Isle?! My only escape from that heinous hooked headache is tourney. I can't wait till tryouts start again this year. I'm one of the people who get to decide who makes the team, so that's going to be fun. For me at least...