(Prologue)
(3 years ago)
Gentle sunlight poured through the window of the castle bedroom. Maleficent and Dival solemnly appeared from behind the gold and black folding screen. The room was ghostly silent, as their footsteps echoed across the
floor.
She was still as a statue, the only assurance that she was still in fact alive was the steady rise and fall of her chest. Maleficent choked back the sob in her throat before taking a deep breath as she began to speak to Aurora.
"I will not ask your forgiveness," she began in a broken voice. "Because what I have done to you is unforgivable. I was so lost in hatred and revenge." Tears rolled down Maleficent's face, her eyes holding a thousand years worth of regret and pain. "Sweet Aurora, you stole what was left of my heart. And now, I have lost you forever. She took a shaky breath, and a new air of determination clouded her gaze. I swear, no harm will come to you as long as I live. And not a day will pass, where I don't miss your smile.
With that Maleficent leaned down and pressed a gentle kiss to Aurora's forehead. She remained still as death, and with one last mournful look Maleficent straightened out to her full height and walked out the doors of Aurora's bed chambers, ready to face King Stephan and his army which awaited her. Her friend Dival following close behind her.