FOUR ~ KIND KING

6.9K 147 5
                                    

╭━ ╍╍╍╍╍╍╍╍╍ ♛ ⎈ ♛ ╍╍╍╍╍╍╍╍╍ ━╮Appearances could bedeceptive ╰━ ╍╍╍╍╍╍╍╍╍ ♛ ⎈ ♛ ╍╍╍╍╍╍╍╍╍ ━╯

Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image.

╭━ ╍╍╍╍╍╍╍╍╍ ♛ ⎈ ♛ ╍╍╍╍╍╍╍╍╍ ━╮
Appearances could be
deceptive
╰━ ╍╍╍╍╍╍╍╍╍ ♛ ⎈ ♛ ╍╍╍╍╍╍╍╍╍ ━╯

Awe unwillingly blossomed across Eva's face as she openly gaped when the VKs got their first glimpse at Auradon Prep. The building itself was almost as big as the Isle of the Lost, let alone the grounds surrounding it. Clambering out of the black limo, Eva got her first look at the converted castle.

The stone building was breathtakingly impressive, gargantuan in size and tailored to perfection. Vibrant green hedges wrapped around it and not a leaf was out of place. Fields and forests surrounded the castle/school, bursting with colours Eva had never before seen. The air was crisp and clean, sweet smelling, instead of suffocating. Clear of clouds, the sky was bluer than Eva's eyes and the sun shone down on the VKs, radiating warmth they had never felt before.

In the middle of the courtyard stood a huge statue depicting King Adam, ruler of the United States of Auradon and the person responsible for trapping the villains on the crappy Isle. Eva looked at the statue with less pleasure than she had the grounds.

Directing her attention towards the welcoming party, insecurity began settling in. All of them were clean, polished and perfect. Tailor made outfits were colourful, devoid of stains and made of rich fabrics that made all of them look perfectly proportional. Compared to the residents of Auradon, the VKs were scruffy, dirty and dull. On the other hand, Eva had noticed that herself and her companions had brightened significantly since their exposure to the magic and beauty of Auradon. Evie's blue hair shone brighter, Carlos' clothes didn't look quite as dusty and Jay's teeth seemed whiter. Mal looked less pale. They had been in Auradon for a grand total of five minutes and it was already beginning to have a positive affect.

Not surprisingly, the boys were making a 'wonderful' first impression – they had tumbled out of the limo squabbling, hitting each other and fighting over an object.

"Welcome to Auradon Prep," the cheerful woman in pale blue greeted, a beaming smile on her face. "I'm Fairy Godmother, Headmistress."

Keeping her focus on the mission she had been awarded, Mal took great interest in the Headmistress of Auradon Prep, focusing heavily on the 'sparkly wand' the woman had once used for Cinderella.

"It's wonderful to finally meet you all. I'm Ben," a boy with blond hair stepped forward, blue suit as bright as his smile.

So, this was the Soon-to-be-King of Auradon – the one who invite the VKs to come to the Land of Everything Good. Interesting, Eva mused. He seemed nice enough so far. However, appearances could be deceptive.

Much to her disgust, a girl dressed in pink and smothered by a cloud of perfume introduced herself to the group. Apparently she was very fond of using the titles she and the prince were born with, reminding the VKs of their lesser station. Especially reminding the twins that their own royal status was null at Auradon. Evie practically whimpered at the insult.

PERFECTLY IMPERFECTWhere stories live. Discover now