Sister [Descendants 3]

2.6

The sun is beginning to set and the castle of Auradon is ready to welcome its guests. The servants had everything in place. The buffet table's filled and the decorations are beautiful. All that is needed is for the ballroom to be filled.

An hour later, people started filling in. Audrey's family is with her, talking with Cinderella. Melody's with her fellow Auradon Prep alumni and Lonnie is back from her tour. Next people that entered the room are the original VKs. Evie, Carlos and Jay with their respective dates. Doug and Jane.

Some noted former villains are also seen in the far corners of the room, sticking with their kins. Some of them are now in good terma with their respective heroes but some are still hiding in the shadows, unable to face their greatest nemesis. One of them is the Mistress of Evil, herself.

"Maleficent," the said former villain spun around, her horna almost hitting the nearby guest. She raises her chin as she face her in-laws.

"Adam, Belle," she acknowledged, taking a side glance towards the staircase, "How nice for you to invite me this time."

"We won't make the same mistake again," King Adam said, earning a smack and pointed glare from his queen. On the other hand, she bookworm queen offered a polite smile towards the fairy.

"It's swell to find you here. It would really mean a lot for Mal and Hedith-"

"Hedith? Hah! So the little ingrate's here too. Surely, her scum of a father is here as well," Maleficent spats.

"As well as the mother who would love her more than the one who gave birth to her," a voice said from behind her. Maleficent rolled her eyes before turning to the direction of Persephone. In the evil fairy's thoughts, Persephone's sickening flowing pink dress is a sight for sore eyes. Who wears such bright colors?

"Persephone."

"Meleficent."

"Welcome, Persephone," Belle chirped however she could feel the tension between the two women.

"Thank you, Belle," she replied, but with the evil mistress in front of her, she can't manage to give a smile the queen's way.

"Where's your little hubby?"

"I am not entertaining you bad mouthing my husband nor my step daughter," she firmly said, raising her chin to show that she's of equal grounds as Maleficent.

"Yes, your polygamus husband. How many mistresses does he have again? I suppose lesser than his brothers?" Maleficent smirked earning a pointed glare from the goddess. This made her laugh in amusement, "Turns out, it's not just my two ungrateful daughter that you should be keeping an eye for, Persephone. You should keep that husband of yours on leash."

"Please, Maleficent. We are not here to antagonize anyone," Belle pleaded, hoping to cut the feuding party to stop.

"Don't mind me, Belle. I would just walk around, waiting for this party to adjourn," that was the last they heard of Maleficent as she walks away, her dark purple and black robes trailing behind her.

Persphone huffs and crosses her arms over her chest. After sighing, she gave Belle an apologetic smile.

"I'm so sorry about that, Belle...Adam. I just can't stand by when I heard her say that about my family," she said. Belle grabbed her hands and gave them a gentle squeeze.

"I understand. I'd do the same if it were my son."

Both queens shared a smile before the trumpets are played. All eyes look are now glued at the top of the staircase.

"Their Royal Highness, King Ben and Queen Mal of Auradon," with another roll of music, the giant double doors are thrown open and the royal couple revealed themselves to the audience. The crowd cheered and clapped as they make their way down the stairs with smiles and friendly waves.