Ways to be...Dove Cameron? [a Descendants short story]

A new beginning

A/N based a year after the first movie

Mal's POV

I fell backwards onto Ben and mines bed with annoyance; Why can't anyone think I can be a royal?!?!
Evie comes running into my room with a worried face.
"Are you okay M?" Evie asked.
I sat up.
"No, I'm not; why can't everyone accept me?!?" I said, messing around with the massive dress I had to wear "And why do I have to be in a dress?"

(Mal's dress)

"Because" Evie said, sitting next to me "You're in running to be the queen of Auradon!!"
I scoffed.
"Your dress is amazing, why can't I wear something like that?" I exclaimed, motioning to her dress.

(Evie's dress)

Evie rolled her eyes.
"That's because this is my design and they won't let me design your dresses" she answered, making me laugh.
"It's not my fault!" I said.
I sighed, putting my face in my hands.
"Why does no one accept me?" I asked and then lifted my face up to look at Evie "Tell me the truth Evie"
She looks uncomfortable.
"Well...its mostly about your bloodline and-"
"How I'm the daughter of Maleficent and technically not a princess so I can't be the queen" I continued.
I looked at Evie who looked guilty.
"You believe it, don't you?" I asked, shocked.
She nodded slowly.
"Sorry Mal but it's kinda the rules"
"I can't believe my own friend" I said, annoyed and angry.
"Mal-"
"Leave" I ordered, tears falling down my face "Please"
Looking hurt she nodded and walked out my room and closed the door.

"That's it!!" I yelled, grabbing my endless-bottom purple rucksack. I stuffed all of my clothes and makeup I need in there: no Auradon dresses for me. I just hate how I have to dress up and hide who I am; I'm proud to be the daughter of Maleficent.
I took of that stupid massive dress and put on a red striped crop top and denim high waisted shorts and red converse. I sighed as I looked myself in the mirror; I need a new look if I'm leaving. I muttered a glamour charm spell to reveal myself with blonde and beautiful wavy hair.

(Mal's outfit)

"I also need a new name" I muttered. I looked at a book that had a Dove on the cover and the author with the name of Cameron.
I smile.
"Dove Cameron" I muttered, looking myself in the mirror with my pale green eyes "Now to write to Ben"
I got a piece of scroll and pen and wrote;

'Dearest Ben,

I'm sorry but no one accepts me for who I am and I don't feel like I can handle the pressure of being your queen; you better have someone who knows what they're doing.
I'm going away for a bit, but don't worry I will come back...I hope.
And no, I'm not going to the Isle back to my roots I'm actually going to travel the world and maybe complete my dream.

Love you,
Mal
Xxx'

I sighed as I tear fell down my face. I put my phone next to letter on the dressing table.
"I know, it's time
To say, goodbye
So hard, to let go" I sung but quickly teleported before I could make a rash decision.

Ben's POV
After the meeting with my parents I quickly ran to Mal and I's room. She just ran out after our royal reporter kept on saying how Mal will destroy Auradon. I made sure she was fired straight away.
I opened the double doors to see her beautiful dress she was wearing on the bed and a scroll on her make up table?!?!
I walked to the table and read the note;

Dearest Ben,

I'm sorry but no one accepts me for who I am and I don't feel like I can handle the pressure of being your queen; you better have someone who knows what they're doing.
I'm going away for a bit, but don't worry I will come back...I hope.
And no, I'm not going to the Isle back to my roots I'm actually going to travel the world and maybe complete my dream.

Love you,
Mal
Xxx'

I gasped, tears falling down my face.
"No Mal..." I muttered as I let the tears fall down.
The girl I've always been attracted to.
The girl I dreamed about before I even met her.
The girl who brought the best out of both of us.
Is gone.