108Hello again!
So, my goal is to finish this before the end of August, since I will be moving into my apartment, and be away from my source of the movie. Now, I'm going to do something I haven't before, and respond to reviews! I was so happy to see all of your support!
To pinksakura271:
Thank you for your continual support! I remember you from the days of the first Silent Descendant story. I hope you enjoy this story!
To newbienovelistRD:
Hey, RD! It's good to be back!
To Mira Black-Snape:
First, LOVE the name! Second, I'm glad you liked it! And here's the next chapter!
To katmar1994:
Thank you! I hope you enjoy this chapter as wells!
To Otaku girl 97:
Ta da! Here it is!
To Guest:
I am afraid there will not be a Silent Descendant story for Wicked World. I personally didn't really keep up with them, and I didn't really enjoy them. I feel like it kind of downplayed some of the themes in the movie. Sorry.
To :
I updated!
To Mustang52:
I'm glad you like it, and thank you! I hope you continue to enjoy it!
Alright, enough of me! Onto the story!
I only own Gabby, Luc, and any other OCs I decide to add in!
Mal was not okay.
The new blonde was surrounded by a horde of paparazzi vultures spotting questions left, right, and center while their cameras gave off blinding flashes with each picture. She really wanted to just scream at them to make them go away and just leave her alone…but she couldn't. She had to be polite…for Ben.
Where is Gabby?!
"Mal! Only three days until the Royal Cotillion!"
No duh, you've been hounding me about it for a month.
"Ever think a girl like you would be lady of the court?"
Excuse me? 'A girl like me'?
"How does it feel to be the most envied girl in Auradon?"
Um, I don't know…?
"Is your mom still a lizard?"
Are these people serious?!
Gabriella broke through the wall of press, standing protectively in front of Mal. "Okay, shows over. No more questions!"
This led to the press turning their attention onto Gabriella.
"Gabriella! Are you excited for the Royal Cotillion?"
Wait, what?
"How do you feel about Mal becoming Lady of the Court?"
Uh, happy…?
"Do you envy Mal for being in a higher power relationship?"
What?! Of course not-
"Does it feel like you're second best when Mal is concerned?"
What is wrong with you people?!
Ben arrived to their rescue, Luc following behind him, smiling at the annoying crowd as he sidled up to stand beside Mal, and Luc positioned himself next to Gabriella. "Okay, alright. Excuse me. We will let you know if and when that particular situation changes."
"Did you ever think you would be with a villain kid? Or that your best friend would as well?"
Ben chuckled slightly. "We're done here."
That was the end of that. Even as the press protested, Fairy Godmother swooped in to battle back the press, shushing them and reminding them that they were still on school grounds, and it was under her rules. The royal couple thanked the press as they walked away in a sulking matter, while Gabriella sighed in relief with Luc patting her on the shoulder.
Fairy Godmother smiled as they finally left. She then turned to the two couples, greeting them and walking back to attend to her usual duties.
"Well, that was fun," Gabriella grumbled, crossing her arms across her chest. "I'm sorry I didn't get here before them, Mal. My head just hasn't been in it lately."
"It's fine, Gab. You came when I needed you." The two VKs smiled at each other, both with stress in their eyes and tension in their shoulders.
"Don't pay any attention to them," Ben told the two.
"Mon ami, is right. They'll back off once the cotillion is over," Luc reassured.
"That's a lot easier said than done." Mal shared a look with Gabby. "Right?"
They all shared a small laugh, but the two girls knew that theirs were rather strained.
Gabriella waved towards the other couple as she and Luc left them to plan a date.
"You know, I haven't seen you much lately," Gabriella mentioned abruptly, her eyes flicking toward the auburn-haired boy. "You're always off planning meetings for Ben and Mal, or off doing party plans…"
Luc grimaced. "I know, Ella, and I am sorry, but you know I take my responsibilities seriously. However,…" His larger hands grabbed her smaller ones in a gentle grip. "Why don't you and I go on a date? Just the two of us? Not like the time we went with Mal and Ben to visit Jasmine…"
Gabriella felt her lips twitch up into a genuine smile. "Yeah, I'd like that."
"I'll plan it all…" When he caught sight of the time on his watch, Luc groaned. "I'm late for the council meeting! I need to go, Ella."
Her smile dropped into a strained line. "I know. I'll see you later?"
The young man smiled, and bent to give her a kiss, only to kiss air as Evie snatched her away.
"Sorry, she needs to help with Mal's dress and get fitted for her own!" With that, Evie dragged them away. Gabriella began to frown. When was the last time she was actually able to kiss her boyfriend?
Gabriella fiddled with her locket while she reclined on her bed. Mal was up on a pedestal as Evie made alterations to the gold and blue ball gown. The designer nearly made one in those colors for Gabriella, but the archer denied it. She was her own person, even if she had to behave like princess. Her own gown was candy apple red (ironic) with orange detailing similar to that on Mal's dress. Looking down at her bright yellow dress, she yearned to wear her favorite clothes again. She hated these dresses, wearing them day in and day out. She couldn't even wear Lucian's fedoras, since Evie had scolded her on how it didn't go with any of her new "style".
Mal's shout caught Gabby's attention. "Evie, I literally cannot breathe!" Gabby winced. That was another thing…corsets had become a part of their part clothes lately.
"Well, you can breathe after cotillion." Evie's dismissal made Gabby frown.
"I seriously doubt that. I have at least twenty other events after that and I can't even remember what a single one of them is."
Who knew being Ben's girlfriend would be so stressful? Mal thought in despair. Meanwhile, Evie was marveling at her dress design, and Mal's eyes lingered on her old leather jacket. Gabby glanced at it as well, seeing her brown one under it as well. Both of them felt bolt of sadness at the clothes that had been retired from their wardrobe.
"Evie, do you ever think about what we would be doing if we were back at the Isle right now?" Mal's question should have surprised Gabriella, but it didn't. She had been wondering the same thing for awhile now.
"…That's funny," Evie chuckled, turning to face the TV when the news show came back on. "Ah! Look who's on TV!" Gabriella grimaced when she noticed what it was. Of course, a recap of the dinner the two girls had with their boyfriends, and Aladdin and Jasmine was the big news. The TV showed Mal spitting out the curry while Gabriella was chugging water to rid her taste buds of the extreme spiciness. Jasmine and Aladdin had apologized for not warning her about it, but she had had to smile and laugh it off. Just like always nowadays.
The bed jostled beneath her as Mal sat beside her, snatching up a book and her spell book. Gabriella knew what was coming as soon as Mal muttered the spell and Evie gave her a disappointed look.
"I know Mal's secret to fitting in." The blue haired princess leaned in between the banisters. "And Ben wouldn't like it one bit."
"Leave her alone, Evie," Gabby ordered. "She's stressed out. Mal needs some help every now and then so she doesn't completely crumble from all the pressure!"
"Haven't you two had enough secrets between you already?" Evie cast a look at Gabby. "And have you told Luc about how you support his best friend's girlfriend lying to said best friend?"
"Evie!" The two stressed girls snapped.
"You remember what I was like before using my spell book. I was a complete disaster!"
"Well, personally, as your best friend, I strongly believe this spell book…" Mal protested as Evie took her spell book. "It belongs in the museum with my mirror and Gabby's bow."
Gabriella scowled and snatched back the book, giving it to Mal. "Evie, you and I decided to give those up. Mal hasn't. It's her choice, so you should butt out!"
Evie rolled her eyes as Mal desperatedly attempted to make her understand. "You don't ever miss running wild and just breaking all the rules?"
"Like stealing and lying and fighting?"
Does she actually get it? Gabriella wondered.
"Yeah!" Mal's smile was so bright, her best friend understood!
"No! Why would we?" She grabbed Mal's hands to lift her up off the bed. "Come here! Look at where we are! We're in Auradon! And we're Auradon girls now."
Gabriella had heard enough. She got on her feet, and stomped her way to the door.
"Hey! I still need to fit your dress!"
"Oh, go play dress up, Auradon girl!" With that, she slammed the door shut and continued to stomp her way down the hall. She hadn't felt so angry in so long.
People moved out of her way as she strode forward. While she may be in a ridiculously bright dress, she still gave off a furious vibe that made others wary. At this point, she didn't know where she was going. All knew was she wanted to let out her anger. Somehow, she found her way to the archery range, which was the perfect place to let off some steam. Before she knew it, she was shooting targets, growling when she missed the center by a millimeter.
Gabriella stomped up to the targets, yanking out the arrows with great force. This wasn't helping her foul mood. Honestly though, nothing had been able to help her lately. Well, except…
"Ella, what did the targets do to you?" That lighthearted, joking voice could only belong to one person.
"Everything," she muttered, turning to face her boyfriend. "And then some."
Lucian grinned, "Well, maybe I can help make you feel better."
Her smile was still a bit strained, but, as he pulled her into his arms and she rested her head onto his chest, she felt herself calm. Sure, she missed the little freedoms from the Isle, but she wouldn't give up Lucian. Without him, she wouldn't be happy…right?
Well, that happened. Looks like Evie and Gabby are butting heads a tad…I wonder what that will cause?
Anyway, so I will be editing The Silent Descendant. Any notifications are just me editing some grammar mistakes I noticed reading through it. Nothing major.
Until next time!