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     I can't believe it, the barrier's finally down! There's a flurry of activity around me as members of the Isle and Auradon meet. I stay back by the archway, I don't want to intrude on any reunions. I did try to convince Chad to come, but he wouldn't. He's terrified to come out of his room now, and it wasn't just because of the VKs. Audrey came to our castle the other day and tried to apologize to Chad, but he had a breakdown and I had to ask her to leave. I know she feels awful about it, but sometimes I hate her for breaking my baby brother's heart and ruining his security. I turn to leave but then I hear the woman of the hour call my name.
     "(y/n)! Come meet my father, Hades!" I see a tall, attractive man with blue hair, adorned in an outfit consisting of leather, studs, and more leather.
     "Dad, this is (y/n). She teaches art at Auradon Prep and she's, of course, my favorite teacher I've ever had. She's helped me in so many ways." I feel a flush of embarrassment at being so appreciated spreading over my cheeks.
     "Oh, well, thank you, Mal. That means a lot to me." You say with a smile.
     "I'm sure you heard since my daughter yelled very loudly," He looks at Mal pointedly but she just shrugs and runs off to find Ben.
     "But I'm Hades." He finishes with a dashing smile.
     "I'm (y/n)." I hold out my hand to shake his, but he takes it and kisses my knuckles. There's a rising in my stomach, and I feel both happy and nauseated all at once.
     "Oh." I say softly. "I'll- I'll see you around, Hades." He smiles.
     "I'll see you around, (y/n)." I head back towards where all the other VKs are standing, and happily stare at my clear shoes.
     "Hey (y/n)!" Evie says cheerily.
     "Oh, by the way Evie, I wanted to thank you for designing me this dress, it's absolutely gorgeous." Evie smiles and takes my hands.
     "And you look absolutely gorgeous in it." I blush and finger the sheer, glittery blue fabric of the dress.
     "I totally saw you and Mal's dad hitting it off."
     "I- well, I guess." I say with a giddy smile. You turn around to see him looking at you and you wave. He waves back with a soft smile and walks to where Mal and Ben are standing with Belle and Beast.
     "Do you like him?"
     "Evie, I can't know after only meeting him a few minutes ago."
     "Do you want to know more about him and spend more time with him?"
     "Yes." I say, and smile so wide my face hurts a little.
     "I can help with that." She says excitedly, and gathers the VKs to head to the Isle. I breathe in and out, and look around the happy scene. The so called villains and heroes are finally living in one world.

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     "Mal?" I knock on the door to her studio in the castle where she and Ben live, which is where she goes to be alone. She opens the door and smiles when she sees it's me.
     "Hi (y/n)!"
     "Hi, M."
     "Do you...do you want to come in?" I nod twice and she opens the door further to let me into her world. The walls are covered in art of all different colors, shapes, and sizes. Two walls are dedicated to graffiti, and the other two for sketches and colored drawings.
     "Wow, Mal." She smiles.
     "What do you think?"
     "This is amazing! You have so many resources here, wow, just...wow."
     "You know, you could always use some of my supplies, and if you ever need Ben to get anything for you, all you have to do is ask, right?" You bite your lip and smile.
     "Thank you, Mal." She hugs me.
     "It's the least I can do after everything you've done to help me."
     "So...the reason I came here was to ask you something."
     "Ask me anything."
     "How would you feel...about me...going out with you father?" Mal blinks twice, and thinking I've done something wrong I start to try to explain myself.
     "Not that he asked me or anything, I just wanted to check before anything happens!" I force out the words quickly, and she leaps up and down, then attacks me in a hug. I sigh with relief at her giddy reaction.
     "That would be amazing! But don't feel like you can't break it off, I love both of you and do whatever makes you happy." I smile widely, I'm so glad she feels that way.
     "I will. Thank you, Mal."
     "Of course! See you later, (y/n)!"