His Darkside

Chapter Eight

A/N I know this chapter is small, the next one will be bigger, I promise...it's also when all the drama starts...

~Next Day~

Ben's POV

I tried to avoid people as much as possible today, even Mal.

I just couldn't face them with what happened yesterday.

It brings chills down my spine just thinking about it.

I am normally petrified of Maleficent, so how did I get that courage to stand up to her like that?

I don't have magic like Mal, the best I can do is a beast roar and a sword.

Which one seemed to work well.

But it was strange that Maleficent didn't do anything.

I thought she would have cursed Mal or something.

But she just made a statement and left.

What was she waiting for.

'You're overthinking is giving us a headache, just shut up for one second' the voice hissed, catching me off guard.

"Well you've been quiet today" I muttered to myself as I was in my office, calmly doing my work.

'I have literally had no word because of your annoying overthinking' the voice said, almost groaning with annoyance.

"I'm sorry I care" I whispered to myself.

'You're by yourself yet you only whisper to me?' the voice asked amused.

"Well I don't know if there could be people listening" I said quietly, annoyed as I slammed the piece of paper on the pile.

'Wow, no need to get mad kingy boy' the voice said, making me growl with annoyance.

"Is this a bad time?"

I looked up to see Fairy Godmother peaking into the room.

I coughed, straight myself up.

"Paper work is getting more boring and boring everyday, it's getting me annoyed" I said, "Please, come in"

She came in, closing the door behind her.

She sat in the chair in front of my desk, looking nervous. 

"I think you know why I'm here" she said, making me freeze for a second.

Does she know about the voice?

"Maleficent" Fairy Godmother said "Auradon isn't safe until she's captured, what is your call?"

"Send search parties to find her but to the minimum" I said "Maleficent made her goal clear that she wants Mal and our child"

Fairy Godmother nodded.

"That is a good idea, it was what I was going to suggest" she replied, making me smile softly.

"What I don't understand is how she got out of that spell you put her on" I said.

"Well, her power is powerful" Fairy Godmother said "What I put on her was a simple spell. It could have worn off or she found a way around it. I always thought she would in our possession" 

I nodded.

"Mal wasn't thinking right, she didn't mean to" I said, defending her.

"I know" Fairy Godmother said, "No need to defend her Ben, as long as we find Maleficent and makes sure she stays contained"

I nodded, knowing Mal wouldn't really like that.

I looked up and noticed Mal walk in with Evie, laughing and chatting about something.

They saw Fairy Godmother and I, making them quiet down, awkward.

"Sorry, did we interrupt something?" Mal asked, concerned.

"It's fine love, we were just talking about your mother and how we plan to find her" I said, making her widen her eyes slightly.

"Shouldn't I be apart of this?" Mal asked, sounding offend.

"Well Queen Mal, I went to Ben and we both knew you were with Evie and we did not want to disturb that" Fairy Godmother said "And besides, Ben would let you know everything before you guys make the final call"

I nodded with agreement.

Mal sighed.

"I am annoyed you didn't let me know, but I understand" Mal said.

"Would you like to be apart of the conversation now?" I asked.

Mal smiled and shook her head.

"You got it covered Babe" Mal replied, going over to her desk "I'm grabbing my purse I left here"

I sighed, making me smile.

Mal can be so forgetful, especially right now.

"All good, before I make any decision, I'll let you know" I said, making her smile.

"Love you Ben!" she said and rushed out the room, making me chuckle.

"See you for the meeting tonight Ben" Evie said, rushing after her "Mal, wait up!"

"I'm pregnant and I'm still faster than you"

"Is that a challenge?!?!"

Fairy Godmother and I chuckled as Fairy Godmother used her magic to close the door. 

"She is one of a kind isn't she? The perfect fit for a queen" Fairy godmother said, turning back to me as I blushed.

"She sure is" I said, grinning like a mad man in love.