The Abandoned Hatter

Chapter 4

"What kind of poisonous stick is this?" Misty asked herself as she examined the different containers of candy in the limo. She proceeded to pick up the light blue rock candy lollipop and inspect it.

"It seems edible. What do you think Jack?" Mistake turned to the small baby boy who sat secured in what the limo driver had called a car seat. His face had been priceless when he saw the twins in Misty's arms and Misty had never seen a jaw drop wider. Well perhaps that was an exaggeration, in her experience the bedroom had always proven just how wide a mouth could open.

"Ah ah gaaaaa." Jackson cooed as he reached out to grab the blue object from Misty.

"No, no my darling. No oddities for you." Misty tutted as she put the strange stick back. Twyla began to fuss in her mother's lap.

There had only been one car seat available so Misty decided to keep Twyla in her arms. Jackson had a tendency to squirm and escape from her in order to explore. Twyla was much more subdued and preferred to stick close to her mother.

"Oh my precious girl, cease your tears. Mommy is here." Misty soothed as she brought Twyla closer into her embrace.

Misty continued to speak to her children as the limo drive closer to Auradon Prep. Suddenly, the pep band could be heard as the driver turned into the entrance. Misty was blinded by the amount of pink and pastel blue she saw from the window as the students held up banners and cheered.

The limousine came to an abrupt stop and the cheering got louder. The driver of the limo stepped out and walked to the back to open the door. However, before the man could open the door for the Queen of the Isle, the door slammed open with so much force the students around thought it may fly off.

The first thing the Auradonians saw was a shadowy figure step out of the car. The figure appeared to be similar to that of a man but was completely made of what appeared to be black smog. Its feet levitated half a foot off the ground and what shocked the people the most was the small baby boy in its arms.

Following the shadow, Misty stepped out with baby Twyla in her arms. The crowd that was once loud enough to wake the Underworld was completely silent. Everyone was in shock, but none more so than the VK students and the current monarchs of Auradon.

"My my, one would think you'd just painted Lady Heart's roses red with how quiet you all are. Whatever is the matter dears, did someone lose their head?" Misty cooed with a sinister smile painted on her face.

Snapping out of his stupor, Ben approached Misty with a warm smile and his hand outstretched.

"Welcome! I am so happy you decided to accept my invitation to attend Auradon Prep. I hope this can be another step towa-" Ben began but was cut off by Misty's laugh.

"Oh I like you! Such a pretty face and a kind soul, no wonder Malsy chose you pretty boy. The kind ones are the most fun to corrupt." Misty cackled.

"Oh well thank you, I guess. I was unaware you would be accompanied but I will work on having arrangements made for your siblin-"

Once again Ben was cut off by Misty's howls of laughter. The people surrounding them were slightly unnerved, they had never seen someone treat royalty so casually and Misty possessed a laugh that was full of both happiness and madness.

"Siblings!? Oh pretty boy, you are a funny one! No you silly royal, these are my children. That one there, in the hands of my companion, is my darling boy Jack. And this charming lady is my daughter Twyla." Misty explained with an amused grin.

Multiple gasps of shock were heard. A teenage girl with children was something unheard of in the modern days of Auradon, especially an unmarried one.

"Say hello to the pretty king Twyla. Say hello Jack." Misty beamed as she shifted Twyla so the baby girl was facing the King of Auradon and lifted the child's hand to wave at him. The shadow followed his mistresses lead and did the same with baby Jack.

"Oh! Hello Jack, hello Twyla. I apologize for the misunderstanding Misty, truly." Ben flushed as he awkwardly waved back at the children.

"What a strange thing you are Pretty Boy." Misty purred.

"We're so glad you are here Misty." Mal interjected. She was uncomfortable with the nickname Misty had given Ben and the blush on her boyfriend's face.

              Misty did not reply. The eldest Hatter twin simply studied the purple haired girl she once called friend. Behind the purplette Misty could see Evie, Carlos, Jay, Uma, Gil, and Harry. They all stood rather rigidly and avoided the icy blue that was Misty's eyes.

"I'm sure you would like to get some rest and get the children settled dear. Why don't we show her to her room King Ben?" Fairy Godmother suggested.

"Of course, Misty if you'd just follow Mal and I, we can give you a brief tour of the school and show you to your room." Ben said.

"I'd rather slit my own throat and choke on my own blood as it spills from my veins before I willingly spend more than a minute in the presence of your purple haired whore. How kind of you to offer though." Misty responded coldly. She had no desire to be near any of the Core Four or the pirates.

"Young lady that is highly inappropriate!" scolded Fairy Godmother.

"I was not aware you had yapping artifacts here in Auradon. How strange, you would think one so old would have lost the ability long ago." Misty hummed with a wicked glint in her eye.

"Artifact?! How dare you!" FG screeched.

"Okay, why don't we all calm down. FG why don't you go see if you can find a crib or two for Jack and Twyla? And Misty, if you are truly that uncomfortable around Mal, I will happily escort you myself." Ben interjected.

"Alright Pretty Boy, we'll do it your way." Misty grinned. She could have fun with this one.