De Vil, Not Evil

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A/N: The final chapter.

Chapter 5- Sunrise

Losing a child is the worst thing that could ever happen to a parent. A piece of your soul is gone. Cruella felt as if she lost her son when he left for Auradon Prep. She knew he left only to get away from her. She wasn't a good mother to him. She used him. She hurt him, and took things away and she was a terrible mother. It is one thing to be evil to everyone, it is another thing to be evil towards your own child.

When guards were sent to her home, with the Evil Queen and Jafar, she expected to be in trouble for yet another crime, which one she did not know. But when she learned the condition of her son, her only child, the one who near hated her, she broke. Her Carlos was hurt, damaged by someone who was supposed to be good, healing only by magic. Something her family had not associated with ever.

The first time she dealt with magic was when she teamed up with the other three villains, and they didn't even have the power to use it. When Maleficent gained her powers back, even for a brief time, it scared her. But now, the thing she feared was the only thing keeping her baby alive.

And it was her fault. He was targeted because of who his mother is. What his mother has done. She was to blame for every time he suffered in his entire life. She felt no regret when she treated him horribly. She didn't even feel guilt until Maleficent gone. When all hope for escape was lost. Only then did she even think about her own child, the one being in the world who didn't give up on her no matter how cruel she was.

And he was hurt.

For the first time in a long time, Cruella De Vil was getting off the island. And to be honest, she would prefer to never get off the island if this was the only reason why she could.

~:-:~

At Auradon Prep, the people were talking. Everyone saw guards escort Cruella De Vil into the school last night. It was soon after that people figured out Jay and Evie were missing. Mal refused to cooperate, but everyone understood that she knew. She still wouldn't leave Carlos. Not even when Cruella showed up. She wouldn't let them be alone.

~:-:~

"Mal, sweetie," The Fairy Godmother said softly, "I feel apprehensive as well but she's his mother. She has a right to see her son when he's injured."

"Fairy Godmother, you don't know her. She's just like the rest of the parents on the Isle of the Lost. She is here for a reason, and it isn't Carlos. She's put him in a situation just like this. Almost every scar on his body and in his mind was given to him by her. She is evil. She chose to be evil and she chose to hurt Carlos. My mom may have been evil too, but she never did anything close to what Cruella did to Carlos." Mal started breathing hard , tears forming in her eyes as her mind started flashing back to the horror of the island. "We did everything we could to protect Carlos from her but he kept going back because he believed it was all his fault. He has so much more here, he is slowly realizing that he can do more than she ever let him believe."

Mal had to stop, her mind putting her in the island and forcing her to momentarily forget reality. Until she felt warm, careful, safe arms surrounding her. She was brought back to reality, her breath slowly going back to normal. She wasn't on the island, she was in Fairy Godmother's office. No one hugs on the island. She was safe. She was okay, she was with Fairy Godmother. And Fairy Godmother was talking to her.

"-can you hear me? Mal? Just breathe, you're okay, you're safe just breathe. In and out, in and out, in and out, in and out. You're okay, just breathe." She said softly.

"I'm sorry." Mal whispered.

"Don't be, it's okay, Mal. Whatever you need. Now let's get you over to a chair, let's get you a tissue."

After Mal was settled into a chair and had the opportunity to wipe her eyes, she looked over at Fairy Godmother, who was sat on the chair next to her, not the one behind the desk. Fairy Godmother held her hand, and quietly said,

"Mal, sweetheart, I won't let them be alone. I can't say no to her, but right now Carlos is still asleep and he won't even know she's there. The laws say that in an emergency, a parent has a right to see their child. But I will not let them be alone, I will not let her touch him. I will be in there and I will keep him safe. I need you to trust me. Do you trust me?" She asked.

After a few moments, Mal accepted what Fairy Godmother said.

"Yes, I trust you."

~:-:~

"You can go inside. But you can't touch him, it might hurt his heeling. And I have to be in there. Understood?" Fairy Godmother said sternly.

Cruella just nodded. She understood. She also understood how she's being treated. Because she is evil. She hurt her child.

A guard opened the door, and Cruella entered the room. The lights were dim, the room full of flowers and balloons and stuffed animals. All gifts for Carlos.

Cruella slowly lowered herself into the chair very close to the bed her child was resting on, and placed her hands on the bed. She wanted to hold his hand, but one glance at Fairy Godmother, who was standing by the door, made her decide not to.

"Carlos? I don't know if you can hear me, but mommy's here. I haven't seen you since you left for school. It's been so long. And it's my fault, isn't it? Why else would you be hurt, except for the fact that your mom is a killer." Cruella sobbed.

Calming herself down, Cruella looked up again at her son, and said, "I'm sorry. For everything that has ever happened to you. I'm sorry."

She just sat after that. Looking at Carlos, watching his chest rise and fall. Eventually, she looked up at the gifts. There were so many.

"Fairy Godmother, who gave him these gifts?" She asked.

"All the students. Some from the tourney team, the science club, you name it. Carlos is a popular kid here, he's been tutoring fellow students, volunteering at a local pet shop, they love him there too. He's really making a name for himself in his own way." Fairy Godmother answered, looking lovingly at Carlos.

Cruella was silent for a few moments, but then asked, "You really care for him, don't you?"

Fairy Godmother looked surprised at this. "Well, yes, I care for him. I care for all my students."

"But him more than that?"

"Well, he's been close with my daughter. I've gotten to know him and care about him." Fairy Godmother chose her words wisely, as Carlos' actual mother was in front of her. "My Jane views him as a brother, he's becoming a part of the family."

"You see him as a son, don't you?" Cruella asked, but knew the answer. Looking at Fairy Godmother's surprised face, she chucked. "Listen fairy, I see what's happening. He's like a son to you. And he probably views you as a motherly figure. I don't see him in the same way that you do. He's been someone I order around, but I know you won't let me take him back. He's never returning to the Isle, is he?"

Fairy Godmother's silence was all the answer Cruella needed.

~:-:~

In the early hours of the morning, with the sun just barely rising, Jay and Evie returned to the school, Jay clutching Carlos to his chest. The relief was overwhelming to all who cared for the former villains and to those who loved the campus pup. But the talk about the boy seen, escorted by guards, wearing handcuffs was louder. Because everyone understood. Everyone understood who hurt Carlos. Many were confused, more angry. Most also impatiently waiting for news about Carlos' condition.

Jay and Evie rushed to the room Carlos was staying in. When the guard let them in, Mal was sitting by Carlos' bedside.

"Guys! Fairy Godmother told me you were found, how's Dude?" She asked, concerned, rushing over to the pup.

"He's okay, we're going to hand him over to a vet in a little bit so he can be checked. How's Carlos?" Jay asked.

"He's getting better," Mal answered, "he's not awake but he seems so much better."

Jay was about to step over to the bed, but Fairy Godmother walked through the door.

"Evie, Jay, I need to have some words with you." She rushed over to hug them. "While I am so proud of you for saving Dude and finding Charlie, you should have never gone off and risked your lives by going after him by yourselves. I'll leave you off with a warning due to the circumstances, but this will not happen again, understood? Same to you Mal, I know you were in on this. You have so much in your futures, prevent that."

"Yes Fairy Godmother." They all said.

She left with a small smile on her face, the children of villains sighing in relief.

Mal looked over to Jay, who made his way over to Carlos. Smirking, she looked at Evie who had the same face.

"Hey, Evie, how about we head back to the room, it's been a long night." Mal suggested, and Evie agreed.

Before making her way out of the room, Mal walked over to Jay.

"Jay," She said gently, "you need to tell him. Eventually."

Jay stood shocked at she smirked at him, and left. She knew. Evie probably too. Maybe it was obvious. To anyone but Jay and Carlos.

Shaking his head, Jay decided to place Dude on the bed. Dude instantly made his way up to Carlos' face, seeming gentle to his hurt body. He started licking Carlos' face while Jay pet Carlos' hair, laughing at Dude.

But he soon stopped laughing when he looked at Carlos' face.

~:-:~

His face was wet. Someone was licking him. A dog, he remembered. It feels like a dog, he could feel fur. And someone was petting his hair. That was a human. A gentle human.

He was awake. He could move his fingers. He wanted to open his eyes, so he did.

And he saw Jay. Jay was smiling, laughing. Jay was the one petting his hair so carefully. And Dude was the dog licking him.

Dude. Dude was alive. Dude was okay. Dude was safe. They were all okay.

~:-:~

"Dude!" Carlos said excitedly, bringing his hands up to pet the equally excited dog.

Jay just stood in awe. Carlos woke up. He could move, he could talk, he would breathe, he could live. Incredible.

"Carlos." He breathed out. Like everything weighing on his heart left. He could breathe again.

"Hey Jay." Carlos said, reaching for the hand still in his hair and holding it in one of his own.

"How do you feel?" Jay asked, looking concerned a little. "And don't lie. What hurts?"

"Everywhere is sore. I feel like I got hit by a bus, to be honest." Carlos admitted.

"I'll tell Fairy Godmother, she'll do something to ease your pain." Jay said, but he didn't want to leave Carlos yet.

"Carlos, you scared me, I thought you left us, I thought we lost you." Jay whispered.

Carlos smiled gently. "You could never lose me Jay."

"Carlos…" Jay didn't know how to say it. How do you drop something like that so soon after someone wakes up from a coma. But then Carlos tugged at his hand, making Jay look at him again.

"Jay, I know."

"What, how?"

"I could hear some people sometimes. I felt you kiss my forehead. I heard Mal tell me how you felt. And I feel the same, Jay." He admitted, kissing Jay's hand.

Jay felt himself tear up. This was too much emotion for him. But he felt his heart soar. This was real. Carlos felt the same. His hand tingled where Carlos kissed it. It was incredible.

But he knew Carlos was still in pain. Waking up was a big step, but not the last one.

"I'm going to get Fairy Godmother, okay?" Jay finally said. Carlos nodded, still smiling. Jay leaned down and kissed Carlos' cheek. He wanted to go slow, and not start everything while Carlos was still hurting.

He left Dude with Carlos to keep watch of the boy, and made his way to Fairy Godmother's office.

~:-:~

Inside their room, two girls were cheering. It finally happened. They were so glad their friend was awake. And that he and the love of his life finally admitted their feelings, in their own way.

"Maybe we all can actually have a "happily ever after" after all." Evie smiled at Mal, putting her magic mirror down.

Mal could only agree.

~:-:~

A woman sat in a car, heading towards the Isle of the Lost. She was told her son was awake. But she couldn't bare to see him. Knowing how he would feel. How she could ruin his progress in making a life for himself. He could have a new mother, a new family. He was never her son, but he could be someone else's. The best thing Cruella could do for her son is not be his mother. And she could accept that. But that was knowledge only shared by herself and Fairy Godmother.

The End

A/N: That's the end guys. Thank you for your patience. I put everything into this chapter so you guys wouldn't have to wait for another update.I felt like going too far into the budding relationship between Carlos and Jay was distasteful as Carlos is still hurt. But he'll be okay and they have a future. Thank you for your support, and I hope this was good for you guys.

Evil Dreams, everyone.

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