Charming || Descendants

EIGHT

The next day the villain kids are back in remedial goodness class as Cleo is checking on them.

"Children, excuse me. Um, as you know, uh, this Thursday is family day here at Auradon prep. And because your parents can't be here due to, uh, distance, we've arranged for a special treat," Fairy Godmother explains before walking to the front of the class where there is a tv. She turns it on just for Maleficent's face to be covering the screen.

"I don't see anything, nor do I hear," Maleficent says as she backs up to reveal Gaston and Cruela on either side of her with the Evil Queen behind her.

"Kids!" Fairy Godmother calls causing them to go stand behind her. Garret holds his hand out to Cleo which she gladly accepts as she stands beside him, giving him the support he needs.

"Is it...is it... is...Press enter. Can I please see a remote? Is this thing on? Ugh, It's broken. Ugh! I hate electronic equip..." Maleficent says before she stops.

"Oh! Evie, It's mommy. Oh! Look how beautiful," The Evil Queen says. "Oh, you know what they say, the poison apple doesn't fall far from the tree."

"Don't you mean the weeds?" Maleficent says causing the Evil Queen to send her a glare.

"Ooh! Who's that girl looking like a princess?" Gaston asks as he sees Cleo.

"She's the daughter of Cinderella," Fairy Godmother says as Garret stands in front of Cleo.

"Ooh! Who's the old bat?" Cruela asks as they finally notice Fairy Godmother.

"This is fairy godmother," Mal answers in warning.
"Still doing tricks with eggplants?" Maleficent asks her.

"I turned a pumpkin into a beautiful carriage," Fairy
Godmother corrects.

"You really couldn't give cinderella till one A.M.?"
Maleficent asks. "I mean, really. What, the hamsters had to be back on their little wheels?"

"They were mice!" Fairy Godmother corrects again and Cleo pats her on the shoulder. "They were not... they were mice. They were not...They were mice." Fairy Godmother moves beside the tv and Mal steps forward.

"Hi, mom," Mal says.

"Mal! I m-m-miss you," Maleficent finally gets out.
"You children are never far from our thoughts," Gaston says as he flexes his muscles in the camera.

"I got it," Maleficent tells him. "How long must mommy wait to see you?"

"Um, there's a big coronation coming up," Mal answers. "I think sometime probably after... that."

"When?" Maleficent asks.

"Friday, 10 A.M," Garret answers ready for this talk to be over with.

"You sure I can't see you before that? I don't know what I'll do If I don't get my hands on that magic wan... you... you little nugget that I love so much," Maleficent says as she struggles not to reveal anything. Cleo looks at her confused but doesn't question it.

"Yes, I completely understand, mother," Mal says.

"Carlos, is that a dog?" Cruela asks finally noticing Dude and getting up close to the camera. "Oh, yes, yes, baby, I do understand. It would make the perfect size for earmuffs."

"He's the perfect size for a pet," Carlos argues as he steps forward.

"Oh!" Cruela says shocked that he is fighting back.

"This dog loves me, and I love him. And fyi, your dog is stuffed! So give it a rest!" Carlos says causing Cruela to move away from the camera. Cleo smiles as Carlos chooses not to be like his mother.