Chapter 1 - Arrival

**Ben P.O.V**

Today is the day. We’re about to give six more VKs the chance to come to Auradon. After school I went home and got the list ready. That's when Lumiere and Cogsworth entered the room.

“Hello Sire!” said Lumiere.

“Hello Lumiere, Cogsworth. The list is ready. Notify the rest of the castle staff that the VKs are coming later this afternoon.” I said.

The two nodded and I got up and walked to the living room. My parents were having a tea party with Alice, The Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, Tinker Bell, Zarina, Simba, Nala, Rapunzel, Eugene, Snow White, Aladdin, Jasmine, The Rose, Cinderella, Prince Charming and Fairy Godmother and her husband Peter Pan discussing the possibility of VK combinations.

“Oh hello dear. Have you decided?” Mom asked.

“Yeah I have. I have it right here.” I say as I take out the paper. “Now, the chosen VKs are……Juliette Hearts, daughter of The Queen of Hearts….Sam, the grandson of Scar, Gavin, Gaston’s son, Vicki - no one knows who her parents are - Gemma, Daughter of Mother Gothel and Chelsea Hook daughter of Captain Hook.” I read the names to the heroes.

Cheshire Cat was shaking and jumped into Alice’s arms scared, Tinker Bell was shocked, Fairy Godmother noticed a worried look on her husband’s face.

“I’m sorry, did you say SCAR’S kid?” asked Simba.

“Yeah I did. I feel like it’s time for you two to meet.” I said. Simba and Nala look at each other.

“Are you sure about this Simba?” Nala asked.

“I'm a bit nervous as to be expected but we should all try to be professional here. Let’s give Sam the benefit of the doubt. Sam wasn’t responsible for my uncle’s actions.” Simba said.

However, Cheshire reacted differently and jumped on the ceiling horrified.

“EXCUSE ME!! BUT I'M NOT LOSING MY HEAD CAUSE OF THE FORMER QUEEN’S DAUGHTER!!” Cheshire shouted. Alice tried grabbing him.

“Cheshire please come down!” Alice said.

“NO I DON’T WANNA DIE!! I DON’T WANNA DIE!” Cheshire Cat screamed and cried a bit.

At this point some of the other heroes were panicking.

“I'm not sure If I want Captain Hook's daughter showing up. Frankly Harry and CJ are already here and there’s too much to handle already.” Tinker Bell said.

“Yeah. No offence Ben but WHY out of all of them did you pick Gaston's kid?” Dad asked.

Everything is falling apart fast. Perfect.

“Now they’re only children…. Let's try to be welcoming.” Fairy Godmother said.

“Oh I see you charming and godmother over there, looking so smug because God forbid Tremaine’s kids show up.” Tinker Bell sarcastically said.

“Kinda rude considering she’s my wife Tink.” Peter Pan said.

“You know what? Fine. Let's give it a chance. But I'm not responsible for Cheshire losing his head.”

“Ok! Perfect! Everyone go home and tell your kids. The VKs will be coming around 2-3ish.” I said.

I left the room and the castle and got in my car. My sister Bianca is over at Audrey’s Castle with Audrey and Mal so I'm heading over there and telling them about the VKs that were chosen. When I arrived in Auroria, I parked in front of the castle and knocked on the door. Queen Aurora opened it.

“Hello Ben! Come on in!” I enter the house and Aurora closes the door behind us.

“I need to see Mal, Audrey and my sister.” I tell her.

“They’re up in Audrey’s room.” Aurora said.

I go upstairs and knock on Audrey’s door.

“Girls? Can I come in?” I asked. That's when the door opened and Audrey opened it.

“Oh hey Ben.” Audrey Said.

“Hey Audrey.” I said back. I step inside and sit next to Mal.

“So how was it?” Bianca asked.

“The announcement almost fell to pieces. Cheshire was freaked out, Tinker Bell was unsure but luckily Fairy Godmother saved it before it got worse.” I said.

“So who are the VKs?” Audrey asked.

Ever since the “Queen Of Mean” incident Audrey has been turning more genuine and caring and way more open to the ideas of VKs coming to Auradon that she and Mal are now best friends. I read them the list.

“So when are we bringing them to Auradon?” Mal asked.

“Around 2 or 3.” I said.

I’m hoping it will go according to plan like last time. To tell you the truth, I'm a tiny bit nervous about being around Gavin but I'm hoping we can put all that behind us.

**Sawyer P.O.V**

“Sawyer! Sierra! Can you two come down?” Dad asked.

I quickly woke up. I slept in but luckily it was a Saturday so we don't have school. I rub my eyes, get up and look in the mirror. My hair is a mess. I quickly got myself together: brushed my hair, teeth and pulled open my drawer and pulled out my green jacket, a blue long sleeve shirt and blue jeans and white socks and rushed down when Sierra bumped into me hard shoving me out of the way.

“Oww! Sierra!” I yelled. Sierra gave me a smirk.

“Oops. Sorry!” Sierra said giggling.

“MOM!!!” I shouted.

“Guys not now! We have something important to say.” Dad said.

“What is it?” Sierra asked, noticing Dad looked a little nervous.

“King Ben just announced that some VKs will be coming to Auradon….. including Scar’s grandson.” Dad said.

“Haha, very funny Dad. Scar’s grandson isn’t ACTUALLY coming is he?” I said, hoping it was all a big joke.

Dad shook his head sadly, and Sierra and I knew all too well what that meant. I can’t believe this! My great uncle’s, who by the way killed my grandfather and tried to kill my dad, grandson! In Auradon! This is not gonna end well.

“Look Sawyer, what his dad did wasn’t his fault. Let's try to be friendly and welcoming ok? Can you do that for me?” Dad asked.

“I guess.” Sierra said.

“Fantastic. We’re gonna go out with Sam when Sam does come in this afternoon. Please try to be friendly.” Mom said.

“Okay Mom.” I said.

I walked back upstairs and closed the door. I need time to process this. So Sam, the grandson of the monster that killed my grandfather, left the pridelands in ruins, and tried killing my dad, is coming to Auradon. What if Sam is just like his grandfather?? What if Sam tries attacking us and destroying our home like his dad? I'm just worried about how it's gonna go. That's when Sierra came in.

“Hey. You ok?” Sierra asked.

“I'm just worried. What if he tries to do bad stuff? What if he’s just like Scar?” I asked.

“I don’t know we just need to be welcoming and cautious at the same time. Sam could totally be a good person deep down like the other four VKs.” Sierra said.

“I guess that’s true.” I said.

I’m just gonna have to adjust to living with my cousin, who is the grandson of Scar.

**Rosabella  P.O.V**

“Wait what?” I asked, staring at Alice, Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter and my mom.

“King Ben announced Juliette Hearts, daughter of the Queen of Hearts, is coming to Auradon later today, with 5 other VKs.” My mom said.

“You don’t mean THE daughter of the Queen of Hearts do you?” I asked in disbelief.

“Sadly, we do.” Cheshire Cat said.

“Nope. Nuh-uh. I’m not doing this.” I said, running up to my room.

“Rosabella, come down right now! As a citizen of Wonderland it is your duty to make sure she doesn’t get into any trouble.” Alice said.

I let out a long sigh.

“Fine.” I said

“Sweetie I’m sure it’s not that bad. Let’s give Juliette a chance.” Mom said.

“Wait Alice did you even tell your daughter yet?” I asked.

“Not yet but I have to.” Alice said.

“Oh great I have to tell mine. I don’t think Chester will react kindly to the news.” Cheshire said

Neither do I Cheshire.

Then Chester came into the room. Oh explaining this is gonna be fun. We told him the whole story and how the VKs are coming.

“Wait? You're serious?” Chester asked Cheshire Cat, Alice, The Rose, Mad Hatter and me. We all nodded.

“Yeah so six VKs are coming to Auradon and one of them is the daughter of The Queen of Hearts.” Dad said.

“Look Chester, I know that the news isn’t exactly what you wanna hear but Ben believes all the VKs should be given a fair chance.” Dad said

“Do you believe that?” asked Chester, crossing his arms. Cheshire Cat gave a nervous response.

“Um...well I uh I'm a tiny bit nervous….but I think deep down it's gonna be okay. We won’t know what the VKs are like until they get here.” Cheshire Cat said.

While I guess that's true, I'm still nervous about what could POSSIBLY happen. But I guess we’re gonna have to wait and find out.

**Chester P.O.V**

“Wait? You're serious?” I asked Dad, Alice, The Rose, Mad Hatter and Rosabella. They all nodded.

“Yeah so six VKs are coming to Auradon and one of them is the daughter of The Queen of Hearts.” Dad said.

My jaw dropped. How could they let the former queen’s, who for your information has a history and a passionate love for BEHEADINGS for the most insignificant things, daughter into Auradon! She’s gonna be all “Off with your head to all of us!” I mean how could Ben CHOOSE HER.

“Look Chester, I know that the news isn’t exactly what you wanna hear but Ben believes all the VKs should be given a fair chance.” Dad said.

My tail starts twitching (it does that when it senses potential danger or something suspicious or a really really BAD idea).

“Do you believe that?” I asked Dad, crossing my arms.

“Um...well I uh I'm a tiny bit nervous….but I think deep down it's gonna be okay. We won’t know what the VKs are like until they get here.” Dad said.

I look at Rosabella.

“Hey um...Rosa can I talk to you in the hallway?” I asked.

“Sure.” Rosabella said.

I grab her arm and pull her in the hallway.

“Are they mad?! Do they think this is a GOOD Idea?!” I asked.

“Yeah no kidding. If they bring her over here, Someone will lose their head. I guarantee it.” Rosabella said.

**Preston P.O.V**

“I’m sorry, you said?” I said Mom and Dad looked at each other.

“Six more VKs are coming from The Isle of The Lost. This includes Captain Hook's daughter.” Mom said.

Me and Penelope looked at each other.

“Heck no!! CAPTAIN HOOK'S DAUGHTER!!” I said.

Penelope reacted the same way.

“Guys please calm down! I admit I’m not excited about it but let's give it a chance. Tinker Bell didn’t react too kindly either.” Dad said.

Penelope turned to Mom.

“Mom! You can't do this!” Penelope said.

“Don't worry guys. I'm sure it will be fine. We brought the four VKs here and everyone was worried about them until they got to know them.” Mom said.

“I know but this is different.” I said.

“Come on let’s just give her a chance ok?” Dad said.

Penelope and I sighed.

“Yes Dad.” We said through gritted teeth.

**Holly P.O.V**

“Um what?” I asked.

My parents looked at each other and repeated.

“Six VKs from the Isle of The Lost are coming to Auradon including Gothel’s daughter.” Mom said.

I looked at her with my jaw dropped.

“Um excuse me Mom? Please tell me this is an actual JOKE because you're telling ME that the daughter of the person who KIDNAPPED you is coming to Auradon??” I asked, shocked.

“Yes, that’s exactly what your mother is saying.” Dad said.

Wow. Just wow. Ben is a wonderful King but he’s not thinking this through.

“Look Holly, give her a chance. Everything her mother did wasn’t her fault.” Mom said.

Oh what? Are we gonna let Gothel's daughter come over here and stab my father to death like her mother did? This is a terrible idea! I know it.

**Sofia White P.O.V**

I entered The Dwarf’s Cottage with Doug. My technically step-aunt Evie (but she's the same age as me so whatever we’re both 16) texted me saying it was important. My Mom was waiting there as was my dad and Evie.

“Sofia, we have something to say.” Mom said.

“What is it? I asked hoping everything was alright.

“Well, six more VKs are coming to Auradon, the Queen of Hearts’ daughter, Scar’s grandson, Captain Hook’s daughter, Gaston’s son, Mother Gothel’s daughter and Vicki, parents unknown.” Evie said.

“What?!” I said.

Out of all the VKs did it really have to be the ones I just heard?

“We have to give them a chance.” Dad said.

“Ok, give me a reason why.” I said, folding my arms.

“Well, King Ben said so and we really should. What their parents or grandparents did isn’t their fault.” Mom said.

“But-” I started.

“Sofia!” Dad, Mom and Evie said.

I hate it when they do that.

**Rose P.O.V**

“I’m sorry what??” I asked with shock. Mom and Dad and Genie all nodded.

“Yeah so six VKs are coming to Auradon, The grandson of Scar, daughter of Queen of Hearts, daughter of Captain Hook, the son of Gaston, Vicki - parents unknown - and the daughter of Mother Gothel.” Mom said.

“And we’re supposed to TRUST THEM after everything their parents did to us!! I mean it's enough I have to go to the same school as Jafar’s Kid but GOTHEL, QUEEN OF HEARTS, CAPTAIN HOOK AND GASTON!! How do you know I'm not gonna lose my head or hand or dignity cause of them?!” I panicked.

“THAT IS ENOUGH ROSE!!” Dad shouted.

“Aladdin, please don't raise your voice. Look sweetie I know this is gonna be hard for you to adjust but can you please try to at least get along with them?” Mom asked.

I nodded a bit. I’m very worried about all of them because, well, their parents hurt us. But whatever I guess we’re gonna let VKs in Auradon now.

**Sawyer P.O.V**

I watched alongside my sister, parents, friends, Fairy Godmother, The OG four VKs and Ben and Audrey as the limo drove up to the front of the school. I was still nervous beyond belief. I had my hands both in my jean pockets.

“You guys ready?” I asked Sierra, Holly, Chester, Rosabella, Rose, Preston, Penelope and Sofia.

“Yeah. If I can handle Evie, then I can handle these VKs.” Sofia said.

“I'm still frankly concerned regarding Captain Hook's daughter.” Penelope said.

The limo started getting closer and then parked in front of all of us. The door opened and the VKs stepped out. The first one was a girl in a yellow jacket, a black shirt and jean shorts. She had long brown hair. Then after her another girl stepped out, this time lighter light brown curly hair, an orange hoodie and brown pants, then after that another girl stepped out in a red and black jacket, ripped jeans and black boots her hair was darker. Then two boys came out, one had a leather jacket, a red shirt and jeans and black tennis shoes, the other wore lighter colors (orange and black) so I assumed that one was Sam.

“Welcome to Auradon! I’m Fairy Godmother, the Headmistress. First things first, what are your names and who are your parents?” Fairy Godmother said in a sweet tone.

“I'm Sam and these are my friends, Chelsea Hook, Gemma, Galvin and Juliette Hearts.” Sam said.

Dad tried moving his hand closer to Sam but Sam backed up and hid his face scared and Galvin stepped in front of him.

“Oh I'm sorry. I didn't mean to frighten you.”

If Sam would react like that, Scar must have done something to him.

“You don’t need to be afraid. We’re not gonna hurt you.” Dad said.

“Sam is gonna go with Simba, Gavin is going with me, my parents and Mal. Audrey will take the rest of you to your dorms.” Ben said.

“Of course! Follow me you guys!” The other VKs followed Audrey and Gavin went with Mal and Ben leaving Sam with my Dad, my Mom, me and my sister.

“Hi... um listen. None of us blame you for what your grandfather did. Just out of curiosity how’s your relationship with your parents?” Dad asked.

“Both of my parents are dead.”

“Oh my gosh. I’m so sorry.” Dad said.

“It’s ok. They died when I was born on the isle. My dad is the son of Scar and Lady Tremaine. They raised me.” I said

I was confused. Lady Tremaine is Cinderella’s stepmother. Why would she fall in love with Scar much less have a baby with him?

“Wait you mean Lady Tremaine, as in Cinderella’s stepmother?” I asked.

“Yeah.” Sam said quietly

“What’s your relationship with them?” Mom asked.

“Terrible. I hate living with them. They don’t treat me like a grandson or an adopted son, I'm treated like a slave and…..” Sam’s voice starts shaking.

“And?” Mom asked.

That's when I noticed a slight scar on the side of Sam’s head.

“How did you get that?” I asked. Mom and Dad noticed as well.

“I-I---” Sam was physically shaking and on the verge of crying.

“It’s okay….you can tell us. What did Scar and Tremaine do to you?” Dad said

“It was yesterday, I mentioned how I would love to be given the chance to live in Auradon and maybe to be able to live with you guys.” Sam said.

“That’s awful…” Sierra said.

“Yeah don’t worry. You're safe with us.” Dad said.

I started feeling really bad for Sam. Maybe I was wrong. But Sierra looked LIVID.

“Oh um this is Sawyer our son and Sierra our daughter. Hopefully you three can get along.” My dad said. Yeah. Hopefully…..

**Gemma POV**

I got out of the limo and followed Audrey like “King” Ben said. She took us to our dorms and gave us the arrangements.

“Chelsea will be staying with Penelope….” Audrey said.

Wow thanks for ruining my chance of staying with my best friend. Chelsea was upset. Actually, more like LIVID!

“Juliette will be staying with Rosabella.”

Great. Why can’t we choose who to stay with?

“Gemma will be staying with….” I held my breath hoping I could at least stay with Vicki. No such luck.

“Holly.” Audrey said.

SERIOUSLY?! Out of all the AKs in the universe did it HAVE to be the one whose mother pushed my mother out of a window? I was so upset I wasn’t listening when Audrey was telling us all the “rules”. All I know is, this isn’t ending well.

“Hi! I’m Holly! Rapunzel’s daughter! Your sort-of-cousin!” Holly said. Her voice was so high pitched I couldn’t stand it. That's when Rapunzel herself showed up.

“Oh hi Rapunzel I was just showing Gemma where she’d be staying.” Audrey said.

“Oh how wonderful! Hi Gemma. Welcome! I hope you like it here.” Rapunzel said.

Ugh this is gonna be a mess. I know it.