Beautiful Soul [Descendants Fanfic]

Ch. 36 Meeting with the Queens

Queen Belle stood at the head of the grand table in the Auradon Cathedral, her regal presence commanding the room's attention. The soft glow of the cathedral's stained glass windows cast a colorful hue over the assembled Queens, each representing the powerful and diverse realms neighboring Auradon.

To her right sat her son, Crown Prince Ben, whose face was a mixture of determination and sorrow. To her left, Liam wore a look of grim resolve.

"Thank you all for coming on such short notice," Belle began, her voice steady despite the weight of the topic at hand. "I called this emergency meeting because of revelations about the Isle of the Lost."

The room fell into a hush as the Queens, their faces a mix of shock and concern, exchanged worried glances.

Queen Snow White of Charmington was the first to speak. "We were told the Isle was a place to contain those who threatened the peace of our realms. What has changed?"

Belle took a deep breath. "No one told us the true extent of the suffering inflicted on those banished there. The children of the Villains have endured unimaginable hardships—deaths, sickness, and starvation. They survive on scraps. Worse still, they are preyed upon by a monster—King Florian, my apologies, Snow White, your former husband."

Snow White's face paled, her eyes widening in shock. "Florian... I thought he was long gone."

"He was exiled to the Isle," Belle confirmed, "but he has turned it into his hunting ground, targeting the children there."

A murmur of outrage swept through the room. Queen Cinderella of Cinderellasburg clenched her fists. "How could this have happened without our knowledge?"

Queen Tiana of Bayou de Orleans shook her head. "The Kings made these decisions without consulting or telling us the full truth."

Sultana Jasmine of Agrabah nodded. "We must act. This cannot continue."

Queen Anna of Arendelle spoke up with her older sister, Lady Elsa, beside her. "What can we do to help these children?"

Belle turned to Liam. "Liam has seen firsthand what the children of the Isle have endured. He and my son Ben have been working together to gather information."

Liam stood, his voice filled with passion. "I've seen children sick and starving. I've seen them hunted by Florian. They need our help, and they need it now."

Ben nodded in agreement. "We propose opening the Isle and bringing those children to Auradon. We must provide them with proper care, education, and safety."

Queen Rapunzel of Corona looked thoughtful. "But what about the villains themselves?"

Belle sighed. "That is a more complex issue. But our priority must be the children. They should not suffer for the sins of their parents."

Queen Ariel of Seaside added, "We must ensure Florian does not get sunlight on him. We cannot let this monster harm another child."

Queen Aurora of Auroria, Queen Merida of DunBroch, Mulan of Northern Wei, Chieftess Moana of Motunui, Chieftess Pocahontas of Tsenacommacah, Chieftess Raya of the Heart Lands, and 

Queen Kida of Atlantis all voiced their agreement.

"We are united in this," Moana said firmly. "The children will be saved."

Belle felt a surge of gratitude and hope. "Thank you, all of you. Together, we can right this wrong."

The meeting continued with the Queens discussing plans to aid the children, ensure their safety, and deal with the repercussions of revealing the truth about the Isle. As the discussions continued, solidarity and determination filled the cathedral. The future of Auradon and the Isle of the Lost was about to change, and it was a change led by the strength and compassion of these remarkable Queens.