Malia's P.O.V.

Well, here we are again. My friends and I have already completed our classes and are now creating our own paths.

Jay and I are still engaged and are living in a small house next door to Evie's. She has designed me a whole new wardrobe and it's better than before.

"Sis, relax. If Uma was here, we would've gotten a warning already." I reassured my sister as we stood on the balcony of her and Ben's castle.

"Sorry. I've just been really paranoid lately. I just don't want Auradon or anybody else getting hurt again." Mal explained as she set down her binoculars.

"We didn't really get hurt." I said. "Still." she replied.

I sighed as I took her hand in mine. "Don't worry. Everything will be okay. Just focus on possibly becoming the new queen of Auradon."

She smiled as she side-hugged me. "Thanks, sis."

It was then I heard footsteps behind us and we turned to see Ben there. "Afternoon, girls. Um, Malia. Can I talk to you for a minute?" he asked.

I furrowed my eyebrows before nodding. Mal smiled at us as she looked out at the horizon again and I followed Ben inside. He closed the door, making me confused.

"I wanted to tell you something. It's about your sister." he explained quietly.

"What is it?" I asked. He pulled out a small box and opened it, revealing a purple ring.

"I came to ask you if I could have your blessing to ask for Mal's hand in marriage." he asked. I gasped before pulling him into a hug.

"Oh, Ben! This is amazing! Of course you have my blessing! I've always wanted a brother."

"Thank you. I'm going to ask her next week. I can't wait to ask her to be my wife." Ben told me.

"I wish you guys the best." I told him.

"Your wedding is going to be a week days after our engagement party, am I right?" he asked.

"Well, we haven't decided on a date yet. We're just waiting for the right time." I said as I looked at the engagement ring sitting on my finger.

"So, is it postponed?" Ben asked.

"No, we didn't have an original date. Geez, Benny-boy. You need to study marriage more if you're going to marry my sister." I said with a laugh.

"Thanks for the tip, Malia. I'll keep that in mind." he said.

I checked my watch. "I'm going to check on Eclipse. See you soon." I said as I pat his back. 

"See you, Malia." he replied.

"Hey." I said as he began o go in the opposite direction. He stopped and looked at me. I gave him a smile and thumbs-up. "Good luck."

I walked out of the castle and breathed the cool air before taking my phone out. I dialed Jay's number and he picked up after three rings.

"Hey, babe."

"Hey, honey. Where are you?" I asked.

"I'm at the gym with some of the guys." he replied.

"Okay. I'm just going to go check on Eclipse. After that, I'm going to make dinner for us. What would you like?" I asked.

"Whatever's fine with me. As long as I can look at the pretty girl who'll be making it."

"Ooh, down boy." I said before he laughed.

"Love you, babe." he replied before I hung up.

"Love you too, hon." I told him.

I got on my motorcycle and drove to the stables, where I was greeted by some of the stable hands. I turned the engine off before I grabbed an apple. Walking inside, I was greeted by snickers and neighs before I came to my horse's stall.

"Hey, girl." I greeted.

She snorted softly before walking over to me and taking the apple from my hand, eating it. I opened the stall door and got inside, closing it.

I went to Eclipse and placed my hands on the side of her stomach. I smiled as I could sense the foal in there. She was due any day from now. I was beyond excited because Ben explained that since she was my horse, any horse that came from her line would be mine.

I went over to her face and grabbed her gently by the halter, pressing my forehead on the side of my face. She nickered softly as I pressed a kiss to her face.

"I knew you were special when I first rode you." I whispered.

Eclipse's eyes closed in relaxation as I stroked her neck. Once she's ready to be ridden again, we're going for a stroll to the enchanted forest and I'll bring the little one along.

"Hello, Miss Malia." one of the stable hands greeted.

"Hey, Kellior. Does anybody need exercising today?" I asked.

"As far as I know, only Storm. Everybody else either got taken on a run by the other riders or are on a hack right now." he replied.

Once he walked off, I looked at my beautiful mare and kissed her head. "I'll be back soon, okay?"

She snorted in response and nudged my face, making me giggle. I got out of the stall and closed it before going about four stalls down to the massive, chestnut stallion.

"Hey, Storm. You ready to go out?" I asked.

He whinnied and I took that as a yes. I grabbed his lead and opened the stall door before closing it so he wouldn't get out. Clipping his halter to the lead, I brought him out of his stall. I tied him to the bars as I grabbed his tack.

After tacking him up and getting my helmet on, I led him out of the barn and got up onto his back. I clicked my tongue and he was walking. We spent the next hour going on the trails to get him warmed up. I squeezed his sides before he went into a canter.

I smiled as we passed by different areas, seeing some of the woodcutters doing their job and I greeted them as they did the same.

While I rode the massive stallion, I noticed another figure coming out on another horse. I looked closer and saw that it was Shane. I urged Storm to canter to where he was and I caught up with him. "Hey, bud."

"Hey, Malia. What's up?" he asked.

"Exercising this big guy. I thought you and Hallie were going to do something." I explained.

"We are, but I'm trying to figure something out." he said.

"Well, spill the tea." I replied as I held onto Storm's reins.

"I want to ask her to move in with me." he replied, opening a velvet box and it had a key on it.

"Oh, my gosh! Shane, she's totally gonna say yes!" I exclaimed.

"You think so?" he asked.

"Trust me, I know her better than anyone. She's not just my best friend. She's basically my soulmate. I know when she'll say yes or no. Hallie loves you so much, Charming. I say go for it." I said.

He smiled and nodded before putting the box back in his pocket. "Thank you for the support."

"Hey, as long as the two of you are happy with whatever decisions you make." I replied. We continued riding our horses, just talking and helping him plan on how and when ask Hallie.