Junior year begins.

Author's note: Character looks..Basing Freddie on the Wicked World cartoon. Harriet and the Gastons based their parents' looks. If I were to choose actors for each, China would play Freddie in real life as well as voice the cartoon as she does. I could see either Olivia Holt or Sabrina Carpenter in wigs, or Rowan Blanchard. As for the Gastons, they would have to pull a Liv and Maddie trick. I am thinking Either Peyton Meyer or Ross Lynch wearing wigs. If they stick to Disney stars. Just my thoughts.

{Ok so their Junior year starts on Thursday Aug 25, 2016. So move in day was two days before, the new VK's arrive a day before classes start.}

Mal and her friends had moved back into the dorms two days before classes were to start and the day before the new isle arrivals were to arrive. Mal and Evie had been allowed to set their room up how they wanted, and now it felt more like their own. It looked a lot like Mal's room at Argabah Academy, but done in purples and blues. The girls were so happy to relax in their own room.

The new comers would be housed in a different building from Mal and her friends, that way they would have their space. The core four would be with Ben when they arrived the next day. Shown around and then allowed to settle in.

After finishing in their room, Mal and Evie went out walking the campus. Soon they ran into Jane and Lonnie. "Mal, how is your leg?' Lonnie asked.

"Better, glad to be out of that cast." She patted her left leg. It was the one she broke as a kid jumping off a dumpster, running from a shop keeper, she had just stolen a ring from.

"Gonna try and drive his bike again?' She playfully teased.

"Not anytime soon, no thanks." She played along. Jane just stood there with Evie, both knowing the truth. "So…Jay?"
"I am all for it, someone just needs to get that into his head."

"I'll work on my big brother." She promised.

"So, you really did break your leg, and didn't get knocked up by Ben or Az." Audrey teased.

"Sorry to disappoint but just a broken leg. Ben's bike made it out with a few scratches, me broken leg. As for my friendship with Az, and my relationship with Ben, neither are your business."
"Well it will only be a matter of time before you end up ruining Bens life." She taunted and walked away.

"Mal, is she unbelievable or what?' Lonnie asked.

"Or what. But she is way off, I would never allow that."

"But, it could happen, if…" Jane pointed out.

"Nope, All set." She patted her arm, having gotten the implant the day before. Lonnie nodded in understanding, and so did Jane. Evie patted hers too.

"Oh, that's good. I can't wait to see the look on her face, when it never happens, after she goes around telling people it will." Lonnie joked.

"I figure she will have that around campus before the first class starts."

"But we can just stop her." Jane said.

"Nope, it's none of her business. This was between me and Ben. I just happened to tell you guys."
"Ben knows?"
"Of course. He and I have an agreement, no secrets. I…someday I will explain more."
"We trust you Mal." Lonnie said, Jane nodded, because she already knew.

Mal and her friends were waiting with Ben to greet the new group of kids from the Isle. The limo pulled up front. As the driver opened the door, a burgundy coat sleeve stuck out first, then the rest of the young girl. Harriet Hook wore a white lace shirt, ankle length black leather skirt. She had black boots knee high in length. She had long curly black hair, peaking out from under a wide brimmerd pirate hat.. "Harriet." Mal whispered to Ben and Fairy Godmother.

Next out was one of the Gastons. It was in fact Gaston the third. He was wearing black jeans and a red button up shirt. Jet Black hair pulled back into a pony tail. He was muscles on top of muscles. "Gaston the third. Also known as Trois." (For those that don't know French, trois is three in French.)

As soon as Gaston JR stepped out of the limo, Ben whispered, "How do you tell them apart?"
"Junior has slightly lighter hair." Jay pointed out to Ben as if it were obvious, which it was not. "Ok, so they are being jerks right now, usually they don't dress alike." Jay added.

"Jay really." Carlos scolded. "Ben they always look alike. Junior is taller than Trois by about two inches. And Junior's face is fuller." Ben nodded, but still couldn't see that either.

Last out of the limo was Freddie. She wore a small hat with a feather. Her ash black hair had a few white streaks in it. She wore a deep red dress, black tights and white button-up boots. She looked around, spotted Mal and waved. Mal waved back. On the inside Mal was cringing, Freddie was the one she was least happy about, and if Dr. Facilier wasn't loose in Auradon, she would have steered Ben away from her. It is her magic, Mal is most worried about.

The new foursome walked over to the greeting committee. Fairy Godmother gave her speech. "Welcome to Auradon Prep. I am head mistress Fairy Godmother. We are glad you are here. This is King Ben. And I am sure you know Mal, Evie, Jay and Carlos."

"JAY! How's the female population around here?" The Gastons asked together.

"Fine." Jay says then adds. "They are ladies and you guys need to treat them so."
"Man, this place has made you soft." Junior said, slapping Jay hard on the back. Ben was surprised, Jay was still on his feet.

"Nope, just showed me manners and good behaviors gets you a pretty lady." He said as Lonnie joined them, linking her arm into Jay's.

"Well hello pretty lady, how about dumping that wimp and go for a real man?" Trois asked Lonnie. She shook her head no.

"I agree, how about me instead of Trois here." Junior tried, and again Lonnie stayed by Jay's side.

"Back off boys." Mal barked. "You will act like nice guys or you'll be on the next limo back home, got it."
"Ok." They both said, no woman talked to them like that but Mal. Even on the Isle she could put them in their place with just a look or a few words. Ben looked at how quickly the Gaston Twins fell into line after a scolding from Mal. She had said she was most feared on the isle, because of her mother and her name, now he believed it.

"So, Mal?" Freddie started. "Is it true your mom's a lizard? She hold up in a fish tank in your room?"
"Yes and no." Evie answered for Mal, who was watching Harriet fiddle with her fingers. She was now sure Smee was in charge.

"Harriet, you ok?" Mal asked walking up to her. This was the first time she had ever been near Harriet without the pirate gang in tow.

"It's…so bright here." She said pulling the hat lower over her face.
"The dome cut out the direct sun light. You get used to it." Mal assured her.
"Ok."
"If you need anything, feel free to find Evie or I."
"OK." Fairy Godmother cleared her throat. "Now, Mal and her friends will show you around, give you your class schedule and bring you to your dorms. Classes start first thing tomorrow. Please be on time, I have a little thing about being on time." She joked and walked off. The crowd of students dispersed, Lonnie gave Jay a quick kiss on the cheek and followed the rest.

"She for real?" Freddie asked when Fairy Godmother walked off.

"Yes." Evie answered. "And she really is nice."
"SO you say. How do we know she hasn't spelled you guys?"
"Because she doesn't have her wand." Carlos pointed out.

"And where is it?" Gaston Jr. asked.

"Hidden away, none of us know where. Oh and the one in the museum is a fake." Mal added.

"Yeah, our parents aren't after that stupid stick." Trois pointed out. "They aren't all magic like some of yours."
"How about you show us around?" Harriet said trying to change the subject.

"Sure." Evie said. Mal turned to Ben and he started towards the new crew.

"It is a pleasure to have you four here. If you need anything, find Mal, Jay, Evie or Carlos. They will be happy to answer your questions." He said as he shook each of their hands. "Mal, I will see you later, I have to get to work I have a lot to do."
"You have fun with that Kingy Stuff Benny Bear." She winked. They kissed quickly and Ben left.

"Mal, you and the King, nice move." Freddie teased.

"Freddie, drop the act. Ben and the rest of the kids from Auradon are gone."
"Nice job Little Maleficent, getting in with the King. How much free junk did you get?" Freddie asks.

"Not like that." Mal said matter of factly.
"Oh, she's giving him stuff." The Gastons said. "Way to go Mal."
"ENOUGH." Jay yelled. "Mal is dating Ben, they are in love. It's not a plan or trick, it's a good thing."
"You Jay, really. You were our biggest competition for the ladies, and you're a big softy now."
"Nope, I just learned what a good thing is like. And for your information, Lonnie is mine hands off."
"You boys will not try anything on the girls here, got it." Mal said. Evie quickly whispered the spell Agathe gave her to keep the boys from getting any of the girls pregnant.

"What are you whispering over there, Blue." Freddie asked.

"Nothing, and names Evie. Daughter of the Evil Queen."
"Not anymore." She said, handing Evie a letter. "From your mom, and Yes I read it. And boy is she mad at you. Oh and here, for you guys too." She pulled out letters for Jay and Carlos.

"Whatever." Jay said and tore his up. Carlos did the same. Evie, was a little more stunned, and tucked it away.

"Boys follow Jay and he will take you to your room. Girls follow me. Your schedules will be in your rooms and Fairy Godmother was serious about being on time. Attending classes and actually doing the work matters here. Fit in or you will be going back." Mal threatened.

"Yes, Queenine." Harriet tried, and Freddie gave her a high five.

They parted ways and Mal took the girls into their room in the dorms next to theirs. They showed them their room, it looked like Mal and Evie's did when they first arrived. "Oh how…YUCK." Freddie quickly waved her hands, said a voodoo spell and the room changed to a dark, depressing color of purple. Harriet said nothing, but Mal could tell she didn't like it.

"Freddie, easy on the magic, they really don't use it much here."
"Right and you don't. You snagged a king."
"On my own, thank you. And yes I have used magic here, we all know that. It's just not something that you need to go around producing that's all."
"Fine." She undid the rooms décor.

"So here are your classes."
"What is remedial goodness?" Harriet asked.

"We took it last year. Kind of lame, but still required. Sorry. Also the second page is a list of electives, you can take one to fill in your last class. Just let any of the four of us what you want and we'll point you in the right direction to get into the class."
"So what are you taking this year Mal?" Harriet asks.

"Pre Auradon history, Political Science 201, Botany, Algebra 2, Creative writing and Art."
"What about Blue?" Freddie asks.
"Her name is Evie."
"How come I don't remember her?" Freddie pointed out.

"Evie was taught by the Evil Queen at home."
"Oh now I remember she's the one that pissed off your mother when we were what 6?"

"It's in the past, and Evie didn't do it, her mother did."
"If you say so, but that's not what we heard, right Harriet?"
"What or yeah, not what we heard." Harriet followed Freddie like a lost puppy.
"I am sure you have a wonderful story to tell me Freddie. But I am not interested in stories. You guys hungry?" Mal knew better than to believe any of Freddie's stories.
"We could eat." Harriet admitted, trying to get Freddie to relax.
"Follow me. The food is part of the plan here, so no need to steal. You can take however much you can eat. The cafeteria is open from 7:00 in the morning until 8:30 at night."
"Really?" Freddie asked. She had been fending for herself since her father had disappeared without warning the day of the coronation broadcast. That was 11 months ago. Before that, he had made sure she had food. So stealing and fending for herself was new to Freddie.

Mal lead the girls into the cafeteria. There were a few kids hanging out talking. Some of the upper classmen were giving tours to the new freshman as well. Freddie and Harriet filled a plate quickly and slid into seats next to the Gastons. Mal looked at Jay. "Look familiar?" She teased.

"Still to this day." Jay joked. "They going to be ok?"
"Harriet yes if we keep an eye on who she picks for friends. Freddie already has control of her magic. She has some dark magic. We need to keep an eye on her. Once Dr. F finds out she's here, he will be here. She never admitted to his being gone, but food brought a smile to her face."
"Yeah, Dr. F did everything for her. She must have been lost without him?"
"I think so too." They watched the four newest Isle kids, VK's, eating.

"So these are Ben's newest urchins?" Audrey blurted out. "They look almost as bad as you did when you arrived. At least some of them have manners." Jay just laughed, which got the attention of the Gastons. Both practically killing each other to get to Audrey.

"Who's your friend, Jay?" Trois asked.

"Gaston Junior and Gaston the third, they call him Trois, this is Princess Audrey, Daughter of Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip."
"Ohh, so Benny Bear did bring them over like his mother said he was going to, Grammie thought for sure Belle was just saying that."

"Belle, like in the village freak who married a beast?" Junior asked.

"Queen Belle is a very lovely, smart and well-read lady." Mal corrected.

"Reading, that what Dad said made her a freak. Girls shouldn't be educated in anything but keeping house, and more importantly keeping their man happy." Trois added. Audrey huffed and walked away.

"And you guys keep up that thought, tell all the girls here." Jay said, hoping it will get around the boys were raised believing the old saying barefoot and pregnant. That will keep the girls here safe.

"So how do we blow off steam here?" Junior asked.

"There is a weight room, I'll take you guys." He led them away, but not before telling Mal, "There is no way I want these to idiots on my tourney team." Mal laughed.

"Mal?" Harriet asked quietly.

"Yeah?" She said sitting next to her. Freddie had gone for more food. "What's up?"
"I was looking at the electives. I…I'd like the singing class."
"Sure, that's a good choice. They have a competition concert each term against Agrabah Academy."
"I just like to sing." She added.

"I'll take care of it." Freddie came back, and Mal had a feeling Harriet didn't want Freddie to know.

"So what are these elective thingys?" She said seeing the paper in Harriet's hands. "Art, Music, wood shop, jewelry making, mining, dance, metal working. What no magic?"
"Only the history of magic, but that is a senior year class."
"So, not only can't I do it, I can't learn about it till next year?"
"Right." Evie came up with Jane. "Harriet Hook and Freddie Facilier, this is Jane, she is Fairy Godmother's daughter."
"Oh, you girls do have the perfect friends." Freddie teased.

"No Freddie, we are friends with Ben and Jane because we like them, not because who they or their parents are."
"Do the Gastons realize who Ben's parents are?" Evie asked.

"Yes, thanks to Audrey."
"Just once…" Evie steamed up a little.

"It's fine E. How about a walk." She wanted to know about the letter. She knew the boys may have ripped theirs, but not enough to make them unreadable.

"I could use one. I'll see you later Jane?"
"Sure." Jane walked off.

"You girls feel free to walk around, and once you each choose an elective let me know." Mal said. Harriet mouthed thank you.