XLVII: Villain Kid Initiative

(Like around 4-5 chapters are gonna be some chapters based on this D3 game that are based before D3 even starts sooo 😝 I think some of them might be short as hell too )

Priscilla was seated in Ben's bedroom, occupying a wooden chair with royal blue cushions placed in front of his bed. She had one leg crossed over the other, a notepad resting on her lap, and a pen tucked behind her ear. Ben had invited Mal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay to his office/bedroom for a discussion about Auradon's new Villain Kid Progress

Ben leaned against his table, his gaze sweeping across everyone in the room. He offered them a warm smile before clapping his hands once "Thanks for coming everyone. I'm beyond excited about this Villain Kid Initiative"

"Are you kidding? We're so excited" Evie gestures to everyone before placing her interlocked hand under her chin "I can't believe this is actually happening"

"We're bringing more VKs here! To Auradon!" Mal said while quietly clapping her hands. Priscilla laughed and added, "I know everyone here in Auradon Prep. It's getting boring, we definitely need new kids" She spoke playfully, she reached for the pen that was behind her ear and clicked the top

"We are going to change some lives. Big time" Carlos nodded his head, He glanced at Priscilla, who was already looking at him with her pen between her teeth

"Huge time" Jay nods

"It's like a wish come true-" Evie sighed at her own words before Jay chimed in again, "Minus the stolen genie lamp. Cause, I don't steal anymore. Unless you're talking about hearts" He spoke matter-of-factly, spreading his hands by his sides and winking at Priscilla. She just rolled her eyes at the long-haired boy, while Carlos slapped him on the arm with an annoyed expression

"Stealing hearts seem to be more Carlos' thing these days, have you seen Priscilla?" Mal whispered to Evie as if the girl she was talking about wasn't right beside her and in the room. Evie quickly nodded her head agreeing with Mal "Totally. Isn't it adorable?"

"Seriously, the cutest"

Ben cleared his throat at the two chatty girls while Priscilla looked down at her notebook being a blushing mess "We are talking about the VK Initiative" Ben reminded the girls, Evie turned to Ben with her hands on her waist

"Oh right," Mal said, nodding and fixed herself and continued to speak "It's such an important cause. There are so many amazing Villain Kids stuck in the Isle that deserve a chance at life in Auradon"

Priscilla nodded her head at every word Mal spoke. "So many worthy VKs" Carlos agreed with a curt nod, Priscilla was writing down in the notebook as she asked a question to everyone "How do we choose which Isle Kids get to attend Auradon Prep next fall?" She looked up and glanced at everyone in the room except the guards who stood at the door

"Ben, you're king" Carlos shrugged his shoulders as he turned to the King "You should pick. You did a pretty good job choosing the first four, if I do say so myself"

"I did, didn't I?" Ben smiled proudly, he shifted his gaze to Mal, who smiled at him "But, um maybe we should do things differently this time" Ben suggested, and he looked at Priscilla. The girl nodded at him, catching on "Maybe you guys," Priscilla gestured to the VKs in the room "The Original VKs, pick the new kids this time" She pursed her lips with a shrug, her voice going quieter as she spoke

"That's a great idea" Mal slightly nodded and looked at her friends "We can each choose our favorite kids from the Isle"

"Don't you think that favors the flashy kids?" Carlos asked out loud towards Mal "The ones we all know already. I mean, sometimes it's the quieter, shy kids who deserve a chance" As Carlos spoke to the group Priscilla was busy writing in the notebook, taking note of whatever they were talking about

"I'm pulling for Dizzy. She's like a sister to me" Evie states the obvious as she places a hand on her chest, above her heart "I know in my heart she'd make an excellent contribution to Auradon"

"Plus, Ben sent an invitation to Dizzy already" Priscilla added "Only because she really deserves it" Evie affirmed

"Dizzy's the sweetest," Mal nodded her head at the thought of the young girl, holding a hand out "But what about the really rotten kids, who could truly benefit from being around good kids. Like some of those slippery pickpockets or the shady wharf rats, or someone like Celia, the daughter of Dr. Falicier. That girl's always working an angle. We could really help evil kids like that change" Priscilla continued to write down all the possibilities

"You're both right" Jay looked in between Mal and Carlos "Which is why we should select the new VKs together–a team effort"

"Spoken like a true captain" Evie complemented

"That's why I've got the star on my Tourner Jersey" Jay smirked proudly "That, and it emphasizes my large biceps"

"Yeah, and your large ego," Both Carlos and Priscilla said at the same time. Although Priscilla muttered it under her breath and Carlos said it out loud to his face. Jay rolled his eyes at him as Carlos continued to talk  "I was thinking, what about an application process? Then each VK could explain in their own words why they want to come to Auradon"

Priscilla pursed her lips once more at the idea and wrote it down "I like it" Mal said pointing a finger directly at Carlos, Ben nodded at the idea "Me too"

"Me, three" Evie said
"Me, four" Jay
"Me, five" Priscilla

"Yes, my idea!" Carlos said excitedly making Priscilla laugh and shake her head at her boyfriend "And I appoint Evie to come up with the application questions" Mal added quickly, Evie looked at her surprised

"Seriously, M?" Mal nodded her head at Evie and smiled at her

"Fantastic" Ben clapped his hands once and rubbed them together "Evie, start working on the application right away. We have the support of the Royal Council. And based on the most recent polls, the people of Auradon are pro the Villain Kid Initiative"

"I'm not pro that name. Villain Kid Initiative sounds so formal, this is the Isle we're talking about" Jay spoke up, slightly cringing at the name

"Seriously, I fell asleep just reading it" Carlos agreed

"Total snoozer" Mal added, agreeing with the boys. Priscilla slowly turned to Ben with an 'I told you so' face. Ben looked back at Priscilla and rolled his eyes at his royal advisor "I tried to tell him" Priscilla shook her head as she shifted back in her recent position

Ben faced the VKs "I'm open to suggestions" Ben said ignoring the girl

Jay spoke up first, "'Isle see you later'? Gotta admit. It's hilarious" Jay snickers as Priscilla let out a snort and shook her head at him "Jay, that's the stupidest name I've ever heard" She sighs, Jay furrowed his eyebrows and sucked on his teeth, slightly pouting

"Yeah, but doesn't exactly fit on a T-shirt," Carlos told Jay, he pointed a finger at Jay

"We'll think of something" Mal assured, holding out a hand to her and then at the group

"I know you will," Ben said confidently with a nod "We're off to a great start everyone. Priscilla and I have to run to another meeting"

"We do?" Priscilla asked in a whiny tone, interrupting Ben, she slumped on the chair. Ben gave her a look that made her pout "Yes, we do" He affirmed making her groan and began to pack her things as Ben continued to speak to the others "But let's schedule another chat soon"

Priscilla picked up her purse with one hand and went up to Carlos. She pecked his cheek, getting his attention "I'll see you later, maybe in class when I'm not busy with these meetings" She whispered to him, she placed a hand on his shoulder. Carlos nodded at her with a hushed 'okay' and a smile. She returned his smile before turning to Ben, who was speaking to Mal "You ready, Bennyboo?"

Ben grumbled, "I thought I told you not to call me that anymore?" Priscilla just smiled at him "And I never agreed to it" She began walking to the door before giving Carlos a tight squeeze. She said bye to everyone else, Ben trailing behind her

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