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Chapter 2

Audrey is trying to listen to Ben welcome everyone to Auradon, inviting them to celebrate his engagement to Mal. Really, she is.
There are so many new people in the space though. It is so hard to focus. She never realized how many attractive people were trapped over on that island. Or how many strange people. She only ever gave though to the villains. That's what a skewed history gives you.

*bing*

She looks at her phone under the table. Discretion is key when you are not giving the King your full attention. Mal is getting ready to have some fun and wants her help? Don't tell the boys? This is just a lot to take in. It isn't like She and Mal were ever friends before. What should she do? Audrey knows she basically owes Mal her life. Looks like she will be joining the fun.

Sign me up. I couldn't say a word if I wanted to try. I really don't know what you have planned.

Mal has to ignore the text she is sure has to be a response from Audrey. Ben just sat back down. If he finds out anything it might ruin the fun. She will be glad if the pretty pink princess is on board without really knowing the plan.
Honestly, Mal is unsure of the exact plan herself. She just knows it has been too long since she has felt this wicked sensation. No one will be hurt. They need to set up a controlled environment-
"Oh, food!!"
Ben laughs.
Wow, Mal. Way to sidetrack your thoughts and make a fuss over a meal you knew was coming she thinks to herself.
The gang enjoys the meal in a pleasant conversation that lulls at just the right moments. People are laughing and smiling. Ben is holding her hand between bites. Evie has adoration in her eyes every time she catches Doug's eye. Jay and Gil are planning their adventures. Jane and Carlos are still talking about Cruella.
Speaking of Cruella, "Has anyone seen our parents?" Carlos suddenly asks the group.
"No, actually," Jay responds.
" My mother is probably still trying to find the perfect outfit," Evie joins in.
"My mom already swam to her lair. I doubt if I see her ever again." Uma says, nonplussed.
Jay and Gil both venture guesses as to where their father's could be.
Everyone is involved in the speculation for a spell. Until Doug asks, "What about Captain Hook?"
The table goes silent.
Harry looks between Uma and Gil for a moment before making eye contact with Doug, "I don't need to be takin' guesses as to where me Da' is. Everyone who needs to already knows where to find him."
Uma takes Harry's hand in her own and gives it a squeeze.
Ben looks flustered. Inwardly, he wonders if the elder Hook is dead. No one is asking though, so he is not going to. Not at this moment.
Mal catches Doug watching the interaction between Uma and Harry. She kicks Uma under the table.
They exchange that mischievous look once more.

The dinner is cleared and the party is wrapped up. Only a few of the original guests remain. Citizens of the Isle have mostly returned home for the evening. Some have stayed behind to mingle with the few leftover Auradonians.
Uma and her crew went back to their ship with promises to return in the morning for breakfast.
Mal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay have been staring across the bridge since they left.
"Do you ever miss it?"
"Yeah."
Do you think they miss us?"
"Of course."
The exchange prompts them to do what the dinner conversation about their MIA parents already told them they needed to do. Head back to the Isle of the Lost.
Maybe the girls can get a few private moments with Uma while they are there? Mal hopes so.
"Last one over the Bridge is a ROTTEN APPLE!"