De Fragee Prutia

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  It was VK Day. Mal, Carlos, Jay, and Evie were preparing to collect applications from the Isle.

"If you guys see her..."

"Tell her you love her. We got it, Ben. And we'll see her." Mal was on a video call with Ben who had to be in Camelot for business.

"Ben!" Jay appeared over Mal's shoulder. "She should be getting it soon. We got it covered."

Mal and Jay fist-bumped.

"Okay. Thank you. I'll see you guys soon okay?"

The VKs got in the car and watched the bridge extend as they drove to the Isle. The VKs went around the whole Isle collecting applications but there was no sign of Nami. Carlos stopped by the orphanage, he figured she'd be there a lot, and there was still no sign of her. They didn't have time to look for her anymore. They were back at the front side of the Isle to make their announcement on who's been chosen.

"Who wants to go? You? You?" Mal asked the crowd.

The crowd called out to be chosen.

"If everyone would give us a moment, we'll be right back."

The VKs assessed all the applications and deliberated. When they were satisfied, they came back out.

"First of all, let me say I can't believe this day has finally arrived!" Evie greeted the crowd warmly. "I honestly wish we could take you all with us, and someday soon maybe we can."

"Yeah, we're gonna be back so many times, you guys will get sick of us," Mal said.

"Can we get a drumroll please? It is my honor to announce the first person chosen: my sweet, sweet friend... Dizzy!"

"Next, son of Smee. Come on, Squeaky!" Carlos called over one of Smee's twins.

"Alright, my turn. Of course, we couldn't separate the twins... get over here, Squirmy." Jay clapped the other twin on the back.

"And last but certainly not least," Mal started. "We all picked this girl because we agreed she could use just a touch of Fairy Godmother's Goodness class... Celia!"

"That's right, I'm bad." Celia said flipping her hair as she went to join the VKs.

"We'll be back for you guys in a few days, once the transcripts transfer, okay? Pack your stuff, your own stuff, and say goodbye. See you soon." Jay gave all the kids a hug and they left.

Nami heard the fanfare of VK Day from outside her bedroom. She was upstairs sorting her own set of applications. She was separating them into piles from: immediate acceptance, acceptance for consideration, and unlikely without more reform. More villains applied than Nami had expected. The kids were eager, but the adults she assumed had resolved themselves to being on the Isle till they die. Of course a bunch still chose to stick to their wicked ways, but people wanted a change.

"Nami! Nami!" Dizzy came running in excitedly. She crashed onto the bed messing up the piles.

"Diz."

"Sorry."

"It's fine. I can always re-separate them."

"I got chosen! I made it to Auradon Prep! Celia too."

"That's great Dizzy! You know what? I think this calls for a celebration, I'm gonna make you and Celia a cake. Ever had a fresh one before?"