XVII: Family Day

Auradon Prep's courtyard was brightly spotted with vivid color from all of the guest for Family Day. White linens clothed the tables, the food was pristinely placed and positioned for easy access as students and their families mingled. Priscilla had woken up early to help with the set up as well as last minute rehearsal for the musical Ben put up every time they have a Family Day

It was fun for her to help get the event together. She was continually going back and forth between her tasks and the soon-to-be king, who was essentially directing everything. The Prince would consult with her over the table placement or dichas the musical arrangement with her to see if anything needed to be changed

It wasn't out of the ordinary for Ben to reference with her over something as she is going to be his royal advisor. As she was Audrey's sister, he saw the girl very often.

They even shared classes so they got very well. Maybe in some other time Priscilla would have liked the Beast's son more than a friend, but again she loved him as a friend

Due to their friendship, Ben with his own good nature, and Priscilla's lack of ability to turn down a task, he always knew how to involve her in things she originally would not exactly participate in. Like when he left her along to give the new kids a tour to their dorms or in the most recent case, actively participate in the musical

Ben had asked more than once, for her to sing in it as well. Audrey, when she was his girlfriend at the time. Of course, tried to talk him out of letting her sing in the song

Of course, Priscilla let Ben have the win and Audrey have the lose

So when it came time to perform the song, Priscilla was wearing a light pink off the shoulder dress, standing at the back, and smiling brightly to the crowd

"Ma Chere Mademoiselle" Began Ben, making his way to the front. All eyes were on him and he didn't falter one but "It is with the deepest pride and greatest pleasure, that we welcome you tonight. And now, we invite you to relax. Let us pull up a chair, as the dining room proudly presents - your dinner!"

The well-known song filled the courtyard, "Be our guest, Be our guest, put our service to the test. Tie your napkin 'round your neck, Cherie, and we provide the rest"

"That's right" Said Ben, throwing his napkin to the two female students that were standing off in the side, along with Ben's parents. Priscilla tried her best to not rille her eyes as the two girls overreacted and continued to sing with the rest

"Soup du jour, Hot hors d'oeuvres, why, we only live to serve. Try the gray stuff It's delicious. Don't believe me? Ask the dishes!"

The boys in the group moved forwards to interject their own take on the song, "Yeah! They can sing, sing, sing, they can dance, dance, dance, after all, miss, this is France! And a dinner here is never, never second best! C'mon, Go on, unfold your menu.
Go on, Take a glance and then you'll be our guest, be our guest, be our guest"

Everyone seemed to be enjoying the song, especially the king and Queen who were dancing on the side

"We tell jokes, I do tricks with my fellow candlesticks and it's all in perfect taste that you can bet.  Come on and lift your glass, you've won your own free pass, to be out guest"

Ben stepped forward again as the sing soon came to an end, "If you're stressed, It's fine dining we suggest"

"Be our guest, Be our guest, Be our guest!"

The crowd at the end once the song finished and they struck their final pose. Priscilla eyes searched the crowd looking for her family, hoping that they did come after all but instead she spotted Carlos, holding Dude, standing wi the others, all four of them looking very nice for the day's event. Her smile brighten and couldn't help but blush, thinking about their date

Again, Priscilla tried to spot her parents in the crowd  but was easily distracted when Carlos gave her a wave. Smiling, she made her way to the four

"Glad you all could make it" She said to the group, "You all look lovely" At that Evie smiled widely and Mal even looked relaxed as well, Jay just gave her a nod before slipping off to the chocolate fountain "Do you know where Ben went?" Mal voice got her attention, knowing where Ben will be. She pointed towards the pillars "He's past the pillars. He should be talking family pictures" Priscila explained "Okay, thanks" She nodded and watched the girl make her way towards Ben, she couldn't help but let out a soft laugh

She knew Ben very well that he will surprise his parents with his new girlfriend. Hoping that the photographer could capture the royals reaction. Right as Priscilla was gonna make her way to talk to Carlos, another voice came along

"Priscilla!"

The girl flinched at the sound of her name and the familiar voice. Carlos saw all her color leave her face. Turning around, she saw her grandmother, Queen Leah, waving at her. Priscilla looked back the group before going to one of her family member. A fake smile reached into her face as she made it to one of her family member

"Grandma!"

"Well done with the performance. I enjoyed it!"

"Really?" Priscilla asked in shock. Queen leah rarely complements the girl. Priscilla was surprised Queen Leah even said anything about her performance. Queen Leah smiled at her granddaughter, her hand resting in her shoulder. She moved to the side as the two watched everyone having fun

She was little taller than both the Rose sisters, with brown hair that's turning into a grayish white. She was dressed nicely in a creamy pink. Priscilla looked more and act as her father than her mother and grandmother. Audrey is more like those two adults

"Where's mom and dad? Have they come?" asked Priscilla hopefully, turning her head to her grandmothers. Leah just gave her a sympathetic smile "Sorry, my love, they couldn't come again" She explained, Priscilla mood dropped

"Do you mind showing me to the food tables of this event, darling?"

Priscilla eyes wondered off to the De vil for a second, in those seconds she saw him looking back at her, her attention went back to Queen Leah, "Oh, of course"

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Priscilla thought the day was going well. She was standing by at one of the tables alone since her grandmother left her long to greet the other granddaughter. So she was watching everyone hang out and talk. Priscilla caught a glimpse of Dude running with Carlos around the croquet are. Her observation was cut off by a sharp cry

"You!"

Alarmed, she looked around the courtyard where the cry came from and saw her grandmother appearing to be in some kind of distress. Audrey was standing beside her, Fairy godmother was making her way towards them. Priscilla puts her drink down and rushed her way over the scene

"How-how are you here?" Asked Queen Leah "and how have you stayed so young?"

Prince Ben arrived before Priscilla did, standing behind the daughter of Maleficent, his hand in her arms for some comfort. Evie and Jay were next to the appear standing next to Ben while Carlos stood next to Priscilla's side

"Queen Leah, it's okay" assured Ben "Maleficent is still in the island. This is her daughter, Mal"

Mal tried to smile to ease the tension, but Queen Leah wasn't with it and Ben tried once again

"Don't you remember my proclamation to give the new gender a choice?"

"A chance to what, Ben? Destroy us?"

Priscilla felt her inside turn cold as the situation refused to calm down. Audrey was still by Queen Leah side, holding her hand and other students were coming closer To see what was happening

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