Spelled: Descendants Halloween Special! 🎃
Summary: The Auradon kids put on a Haunted trail and the VKs, being new to Halloween traditions, decide to check it out. (Based after Descendants 3)
“Why are we doing this again?” Audrey asks in an annoyed tone as she hands Jane an orange banner. “Auradon’s never done a haunted trail. We always do a Halloween dance.”
“We do a dance for everything!” I huff as I set down a tote of pumpkins. “For once I want to do something more interactive.”
Indeed, it seems that nearly every event at Auradon Prep is another ridiculous dance. But this year I finally convinced Ben to do something different: a haunted trail in the Enchanted Forest with a costume contest. And what’s even better is that it’s the VKs first Halloween! This is by far my favorite time of year, no question! The changing leaves, the candy, amazing costumes, and an excuse to be my true witchy self!
Audrey cocks an eyebrow. “I thought you didn’t celebrate Auradon traditions, you know being raised in the woods and all.”
I gawk and put a hand on my hip. “Um, excuse me? I’m the daughter of a witch, Audrey. This is my holiday! And so far from what I’ve seen this haunted trail wouldn’t frighten a kitten. No offense, Jane.”
“None taken!” She steps down from the ladder and seems to get an idea. “Actually, maybe you could help us scare it up a bit? What magic would make it scary?”
I think for a moment. “Definitely a shrieking hex, some lightning jinxes, random bodies…”
“Fake bodies, right?” Audrey asks, slightly nervous.
“Oh you want fake dead bodies?” I grin mischievously. “Very well then. I can also get Binx to sneak up and scare people. He’s good at that.”
In the next three hours we’ve completed the finishing touches, and just in time too. It’s beginning to get dark out and that means it’s almost time to start scaring. It’s no wonder why the VKs are the first to show.
“Mwahaha!” I jump out from behind a tree and find my first victims: Mal, Ben, Jay, Carlos, Celia, and Lonnie. “Welcome, foolish mortals! Dare to test thy fate in the deadwood grove!”
Ben, Carlos, and Lonnie all jump, but the others are less amused.
“Nice scare, Magica. Maybe next you’ll throw a fake spider at me?” Celia smirks.
“Believe me, your terrors are just beginning.” I look around. “Where’s Evie?”
“She and Dizzy are having a Halloween movie marathon with a few others. They’re not really into the whole ‘scary stuff.’” Carlos gives my witch outfit a look-over. “Nice costume. I guess Halloween’s really your thing, huh?”
“Oh yes, this is definitely my favorite holiday!” I cackle. “And I’m pleased to see you all joined in for the costume contest!”
Mal’s a spider queen, Ben’s dressed as a knight, Jay chose to be Frankenstein, Carlos and Dude are matching skeletons, Celia is a venus fly trap, and Lonnie is a fairy.
“You bet!” Dude barks from below and scratches at his costume. “But I’m glad it’s only one night, ‘cause this thing is itchy!”
“What have you got in store for us, Enchantress?” Carlos smirks.
“You’ll have to find out.” I heard them over to the forest entrance, but then we hear someone calling for us to wait. We turn around and find Uma jogging up to join us.
“Harry and Gil are too chicken, so they’re pigging out on candy back on the Isle. Let’s go!”
“What are you dressed up as?” Jane asks as she scans Uma for her costume.
“Myself,” Uma states like it’s obvious.
Carlos gives a stiff nod. “You’re right, that’s scary enough.”
Uma doesn’t get the joke and just keeps walking to the trail entrance, followed by the rest of the VKs. Once they’re inside I wait with Jane and listen, both of us bursting with cackling laughter when the screams start. This means my added enchantments are working!
Dude comes sprinting out, chased by Binx.
“That cat’s gonna get me!” he barks. “This is all wrong- I’m supposed to be chasing him!”
The frightened canine makes me laugh and I hold up a hand. “Alright, Binx. Let him be.”
The black cat chuckles. “You should have seen how well your magic worked inside! Your aunt would be proud.”
Yes, but for now they’ll be celebrating All Hallow’s Eve elsewhere.
When the VKs rush out they all have cheerful smiles and are laughing like lunatics, all except Carlos.
“Where’s Dude!? Magica have you seen-?”
I point to the dog in question, who’s laying in a pile of leaves. “He’s right there, calm down. Binx was just having a little fun is all.”
He sighs in relief and looks at me with wide eyes. “Th- That was one of the creepiest things I’ve ever seen! Is Halloween always this scary?”
“Yes, especially when you’re dealing with a Sanderson.” I put a hand on his shoulder. “But it’s fun to be scared, isn’t it?”
Carlos lets out a laugh. “Yeah, it kinda is. Right, guys?”
Mal and Ben are laughing from so much excitement, while Uma just shrugs. The others however keep looking around for something.
“I thought there was supposed to be candy?” Celia asks.
I smirk and step over to my cauldron. “It’s candy thou seeks, is it? Well-” I throw in some moon powder and in a big poof! the entire cauldron fills with sweets. “Trick or treat, Auradon!”
Jay whoops in delight and rubs his hands together while approaching the cauldron with a gleam in his eye. “Now this is what I’m talking about! This is what Halloween is all about!”
“Um, uh-uh. It’s about scaring people!” Uma argues.
“I like the costumes!” Jane cheers from the trail entrance.
Everyone starts talking about what they love most about the spooky holiday, but it’s Mal, Ben, and me that just shrug it off.
“Halloween isn’t just a holiday, it’s a lifestyle.” I flick some sparks up and make them appear as ghostly visions. “It doesn't have to be about just one perk.”
“Sparks is right,” Ben agrees as he takes Mal’s hand. “It’s a fun holiday that brings people together, whether it be through getting scared or getting candy.”
Mal nods. “I’m so glad we’re finally getting to try out these fun traditions. It’s a lot more fun than the stuff we do on the Isle.”
Audrey hears this and scoffs. “Really? I thought you VKs would have Halloween as, like, your cult holiday. Isn’t it the type of holiday that your parents basically invented?”
“Not exactly,” Celia speaks up. “It was actually Auradon that decided to use our parents’ evil tricks to turn Halloween into a time for mischief and scary stuff. On the Isle the most we do is carve turnips.”
Her explanation makes everyone’s spirits start to droop, so I wave it off. “Now now, let’s ignore the past and focus on the present. It’s Halloween! Let’s have some fun! Who’s up for getting donuts and cider at Little Miss Muffet’s?” I offer a wide smile. “Binx, you in?”
The black cat lets out a joyful meow. “I’m always up for a trip to town!”
By now the others have started to get excited too.
“Alright, we’re in!” Jay grabs Carlos and Celia, ushering them toward me.
Ben and Mal back off. “You guys have fun, we’re going back to meet up with Evie.”
“I’ll go!” Lonnie raises her hand.
“I will too!” Jane joins her. “Audrey?”
Audrey rolls her eyes. “Fiiine, we’ll go too.”
The only one left is Uma, who just nods. “I’ve got nothing better going on. Why not?”
“Where’s the car?” Celia asks.
I tilt my head and smile. “Oh, no. This is my holiday, you’re all traveling in style!” I snap my fingers and brooms appear, getting a startled reaction from Audrey.
“No, no, no! I am not riding this death trap!”
“I will!” Lonnie mounts the broom and tries kicking off, only staying grounded. “How does it work?”
“They’re enchanted. Just say ‘fly!’”
I grab my own broom just as Binx jumps up to perch on my shoulder and we zoom up into the cool night air. When I look back I see the others are following, all with big grins on their faces.
“Wow, have I been missing out!” Jay shouts as he dips up and down. “Trixie, this is so fun!” He flies down and taps Carlos’ shoulder, who swats him away.
“Stop doing that!” Carlos speeds up and meets up with me in front. “Thanks, Magica! This is the best holiday ever!”
I chuckle. “Just wait ‘til you guys try Christmas!”
“What’s that?” Lonnie asks from behind.
“You’ll see!” I say mischievously.
“Happy Halloween, Enchantress!” Carlos calls before flying off to join Jane.
The scene squeezes my heart, but Binx gives my shoulder a light squeeze and I look past it.
“Happy Halloween, Auradon!”
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