Author's Note: Hello one and all! After putting out my first crossover story, I began to explore more ideas. And this one for Sleeping Beauty and The Black Cauldron popped into my head.

So, I've seen Sleeping Beauty a bunch of times (plus Maleficent starring Angelina Jolie). I remember seeing The Black Cauldron on video a long time ago when I was little. Though the movie was dark and scary for my taste, the character of Eilonwy left an impression on me. I thought she was fascinating and she's my favorite underrated Disney heroine.

I read in a few books that Eilonwy looks like she could be Aurora's little sister, so I figured why not turn that idea into a story?

Anyways, please favorite, follow, and review. I will accept constructive criticism but no flames please!

I do not own Sleeping Beauty nor The Black Cauldron, all rights go to Disney. I own absolutely nothing.

Chapter 1

In a faraway land long ago, lived a king and his fair queen. Many years had they longed for a child, and finally their wish was granted. Two daughters were born, and they called them Aurora and Eilonwy. Aurora meant "dawn" (named after the sunshine) and Eilonwy meant "deer and river" (from Welsh descent on their mother's side of the family).

Then a great holiday was proclaimed throughout the kingdom, so that all high or low estate can pay homage to the infant princesses. And so, our story begins on that joyful day.

Many people arrived to celebrate the birth of Aurora and Eilonwy. King Stefan and Queen Leah invited their friends to the celebration.

"Caer Dallben, Coll, Taran, and Hen Wen!" The herald announced.

Taran, Coll, and Caer Dallben arrived with Hen Wen, an oracular pig. Dallben and Coll had known King Stefan as a boy and Stefan held respect for them.

"Your Majesties," Dallben and Coll bowed, and so did Taran.

"Caer Dallben and Coll," Stefan greeted them warmly. Queen Leah smiled.

"We present a gift for the Princess Eilonwy that will be of use to her." Dallben stated.

They walked over to Eilonwy's cradle (which is next to Aurora's cradle) with Hen Wen at their heels.

"Small princess, I give you a golden bauble."

Coll handed Taran a small box, which Dallben takes it.

He opens and a magical sphere flies out; hovering above.

"This bauble will act as your guide and will be your magical power."

The bauble flew over to Eilonwy. She cooed and gurgled as her fingers touched it, not harming her at all.

Taran couldn't help but chuckle and smile a bit.

Trumpets blared.

"Their royal highnesses, King Hubert and Prince Phillip!" The herald declared.

Hubert and his son approached Stefan and Leah.

Fondly these monarchs dreamed one day their kingdoms would unite. Thus, today would they announce that Phillip, Hubert's son and heir, to Stefan's child would be betrothed. Eilonwy would be taken care of eventually, down the line. And so, Phillip brought Aurora his gift. And looked unknowingly upon his future bride.

Leah escorted Phillip over to Aurora. From the corner of Taran's eyes, he saw the young prince pursed his lips at the baby girl.

Trumpets blared once more. Dallben, Taran, and Coll looked up to see shimmering rays of light forming, as three fairies appeared. Even Hen Wen and the twins looked up in wonder and curiosity.

"Their most honored and exalted excellences, the three good fairies." The herald declared.

"Mistress Flora! Mistress Fauna! And Mistress Merry weather!"

The fairies landed and flew over to the cradles. Eilonwy's bauble hovered about.

"Oh," The trio gushed.

"The little darlings," Merry weather cooed.

Flora, Fauna, and Merry weather presented themselves before the king and queen.

"Your Majesties," They said in unison.

"Each of us the children may bless with gifts, no more, no less." Flora stated.

She goes first.

"Little princesses, my gift shall be the gift of beauty."

Flora waves her wand and bestows the gift.

Fauna goes next.

"Tiny princesses, my gift shall be the gift of song and charm."

She waves her wand and her gift is granted.

Merry weather is the last one to go.

"Sweet princesses, my gift shall be…"

But before the blue fairy could finish, she's interrupted by the sound of howling wind. Doors burst open as the wind burst in. Leah and Stefan looked startled, and so did the fairies.

"What on earth?" Dallben asked.

"What's happening?" Taran questioned.

"I don't know," said Coll.

Thunder and lightning boomed and flashed. Hen Wen squealed in fright and hid behind the cradles. Aurora and Eilonwy whimpered in fear. The room grew dark as a ball of green light appeared, a light-green skinned woman dressed in black, stood before everyone. A black raven appeared and landed on her shoulder.

"Why, it's Maleficent!" Fauna gasped.

"What does she want here?" Merry weather demanded.

"I don't like the look of it," Taran said sharply.

Flora and Dallben silenced them.

"Well, quite a glittering assemblage, King Stefan." Maleficent remarked.

"Royalty, nobility, the gentry, and…"

She paused and chuckled.

"How quaint, even the rabble."

Taran shot her a dirty look, while Merry weather huffed and started to charge, but Fauna and Flora held her back.

"I really felt quite distressed at not receiving an invitation." Maleficent resumed.

"You weren't wanted," Merry weather retorted.

"Nor you are welcome here," Taran spat.

"Not wanted nor welcome…" Maleficent faked a look of surprise.

"Oh dear, what an awkward situation." She commented, while petting her raven Diablo.

"I had hoped it was merely due to some oversight. Well, in that event, I'd best be on my way."

"And you're not offended, Your Excellency?" Leah asked, surprised by her cool demeanor.

"Why, no Your Majesty;" Maleficent replied.

"And to show I bear no ill will, I too, shall bestow a gift on the children."

The fairies, Taran, Dallben and Coll stood protectively in front of the cradles.

"Listen well, all of you." Maleficent commanded.

"The princesses shall indeed grow in grace and beauty, beloved by all who know them. But, before the sun sets on their sixteenth birthday, the princess Aurora shall prick her finger on a spindle of a spinning wheel and die. The princess Eilonwy will have no one!"

Taran gasped.

"Oh no!" Leah cried in fear, grabbing her fraternal twin daughters. The infants began to cry.

Maleficent cackled evilly.

"Seize that creature!" Stefan ordered the guards.

"Stand back, you fools!" Maleficent snapped.

They stared in fear as Maleficent disappeared. Diablo flew after her.

Hen Wen emerged from behind the twins' cradles and approached Taran. He picks her up.

"Don't despair, Your Majesties," Flora assured the king and queen.

"Merry weather still has her gift to give,"

"Then she can undo this fearful curse?" Stefan inquired, feeling upset about his daughters' future.

"Oh no, sire;" Merry weather answered.

"Maleficent's powers are far too great," Flora replied.

"But she can help," Fauna interjected.

Flora and Fauna pushed the blue fairy forward gently.

"But…" Merry weather protested.

"Just do your best dear," Fauna advised.

Taran and Coll gave Merry weather looks of encouragement.

"Sweet princess Aurora, if through this wicked witch's trick, a spindle should your finger prick. A ray of hope there still may be this, a gift I give to thee. Not in death, but just in sleep, the fatal prophecy you shall keep. And from this slumber, you shall wake, when true love's kiss, the spell shall break. For true love conquers all;" Merry weather grants her gift to Aurora.

She moves on to Eilonwy.

"Dear princess Eilonwy, my gift shall be the gift of bravery. Though your sister should be at the mercy of a wicked witch, in return you shall help others around you to defeat the curse and be encouraging in times of trouble and distress."

Her gift is bestowed to Aurora's twin.

Suddenly, Hen Wen squeals, wriggling in Taran's arms.

"Hen Wen! What's wrong?" Taran asks, startled at Hen Wen's outburst.

The fairies, Stefan, Leah, Hubert and Phillip looked rather surprised by the pig's behavior. Aurora and Eilonwy wailed, the queen comforts them.

Hen Wen continues to squeal and squirm as Taran tried to calm her down.

"Taran, it's alright! Hen Wen has something to tell us," Dallben assured.

"What could it possibly be?" Stefan inquired.

"I have a feeling it has something to do with your daughter Eilonwy," Coll said to Stefan.

Stefan and his wife exchanged looks.

Dallben turned to the fairies.

"Ladies, I'll need a bowl with water and candles." The old enchanter said.

Flora used her magic to make a bowl with water appear. Merry weather and Fauna did the same to produce candles and lights them.

Taran puts Hen Wen down. She walks over to the bowl and put her snout to the water's surface.

Everyone grew quiet as images start to appear in the water.

"What is it?" Taran questioned while Coll joined him at his side.

"Hush," Dallben replied, placing an index finger to his lips.

In the water, an image of Eilonwy and her bauble appeared.

"Hmm, from the looks of it, the princess Eilonwy will become an apprentice enchantress." Dallben said.

Stefan, Leah, and Hubert looked astonished. The three fairies gasped in amazement. Even Coll and Taran looked surprised.

"Could this play a part in defeating the curse?" Leah asked.

"I'm not sure, Your Majesty," Dallben replied.

"But who knows?" Coll interjected. "It might help,"

"As the princess grows older, she'll use the bauble to read valuable information concerning magic down the line." Dallben informed.

"So, that's why you gave Eilonwy the golden sphere." Taran said.

Dallben nodded.

To be continued…

A/N: Well, I hoped you enjoyed this explosive chapter! It was my idea that Aurora would be placed under Maleficent's sleeping curse and Eilonwy wouldn't be; rather than have both princesses under the curse. I'd figure it be predictable.

Also, Coll is a character that was in the book version of The Black Cauldron. It was my idea to include him in the story as well.

Anyways, more chapters soon.

Ta-ta for now!