Between Evie and Ben and Carlos and Jane as siblings.
The sun dawned gently over the kingdom of Auradon, casting a golden glow on the majestic spires of Auradon Prep. A new term had just begun, and the school was abuzz with the energy of students reuniting after the summer. Evie, with her raven hair and piercing blue eyes, stepped across the cobblestone courtyard with a grace that belied her unease. She had thrived in Auradon since her arrival from the Isle of the Lost, but the pressure of fitting into this picture-perfect world, with its unwritten rules and expectations, was a constant challenge.
By her side walked Ben, the king of Auradon, whose kindness and unwavering commitment to integrating the children of villains into their society had not gone unnoticed. Together, they laughed and shared plans for the upcoming year, the weight of leadership momentarily lifted by their camaraderie.
Elsewhere on the school grounds, Carlos de Vil, a technological genius with a heart just too big for his wiry frame, was joined by Jane, the sweet-natured daughter of the Fairy Godmother. They both had their fair share of personal growth since leaving their old lives behind. Jane was finding her own brand of magic, and Carlos had finally left the shadow of his mother's infamy.
As the four friends converged in the library, amidst the smell of old books and the quiet thrum of knowledge waiting to be discovered, Carlos couldn't contain his excitement over a new project he'd embarked upon—cataloging the ancient tomes of Auradon's history.
"Guys, you've got to see this!" he exclaimed, holding aloft a hefty, leather-bound book adorned with strange runes. "It's called the 'Tome of Tides' and it dates back to, like, the founding of Auradon!"
They gathered around, curiosity piqued as Carlos flipped through the pages filled with archaic language and intricate illustrations. There, in the center of the tome, was an incantation scribed with an eerie luminescence. Without thinking, Carlos began to read aloud, the words twisting in the air and ringing with an ancient power.
"What are you doing?!" Jane scolded, stepping back as the room began to shiver, the very fabric of reality bending imperceptibly. Evie and Ben shared a concerned glance, instinctively reaching out for each other's hands.
No sooner had the last syllable escaped Carlos' lips than a blinding flash enveloped them, and the world went silent. When their vision cleared, Evie and Ben looked at each other with a depth of affection they had never felt before. It was protective, unwavering, and deeply familiar—as if they had suddenly become brother and sister.
Jane and Carlos, unaffected by the spell, watched in confusion as the dynamics shifted before their eyes. Yet, outside of the mystic confines of the library and unbeknownst to our four heroes, a shadow loomed, ready to capitalize on the chaos sown by the Tome of Tides.
Thus began the unusual tale of Evie and Ben, whose relationship had been transformed in an instant, setting them on a course to unearth the truth behind their altered realities and form a deeper bond that would hold the fate of Auradon in the balance.