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He was still young, but had lived enough. Even born a prince, Stefan always liked adventures. The pictures in the hall reminded himself of his young age. When he played around the castle, before he could even think about worrying for his kingdom.
Eventually he got lost watching the stars. His father have tough him that when he was a little kid. "Every time something's in your mind you should count the stars. This will easy things." His old man's words. He wished his father could be there for him right now.
After some toughs about his childhood, one of his finest doctors came after him. The king was resentful for even talking to the doctor. Something was wrong, the storm was the proof of it.
"Yes, Marloon?" The king tried not to show his worries. It was his duty as king not to look worried. Never look worried.
"They are fine, sir." Stefan could not believe what he heard. Maybe he was just dreaming. Things never work out for him, not like that.
"Are you sure, my friend doctor?" He asked to be sure, couldn't risk misunderstanding this news.
"Yes, your Majesty." The king was distracted after hearing such words. He said 'thanks' to the stars.
Maybe his father was right telling him to always count the stars. Once in his life, the storm meant nothing. His child was born very healthy and his wife would be just fine. He went to the nursery and found Elise with their newborn on her arms. The girl was so little, so cute.
"What's going to be her name?" Elise asked him. He knew deep down what was the child's name.
"Aurora." The name of his mother, passed away a while ago.
"Our little Aurora." The queen looked at the sparkles in her newborn's eyes. She was meant for great things indeed.
Two days passed, but the storm never found an end. This was the day for a celebration, a day where the whole kingdom would come together and celebrate the birth of the princess. Stefan and Elise were happy to see how their daughter was welcomed to the world.
Even with the storm, the great room was full of lights. Candles of many colors and even a fountain of fire in the roof. People came up to the king and congratulated him for his sweet daughter. One gorgeous woman came to him and his wife. She wore a purple dress and a black cape.
"She's so nice, your Majesty. You two made a great job." Her words were sweet, but her eyes were full with rage.
"Thank you, miss…" The queen could not remember the name of the woman who was right in front of her, but she knew her from somewhere. "Pardon me, but I can't seem to remember your name."
"I used to be called Angeline. But now I found one that fits me better." The king became worried when he heard the name 'Angeline'. This could not be the fairy he knew. "Now, I prefer Maleficent."
Windows open right up, the wind blew all the candles. There was no light at the room anymore. Maleficent smiled and came close to the king. He looked frightened for life.
"Don't do this, Angeline." He begged her, could see the rage in her eyes. Stefan didn't want anyone to get hurt. "Not to my family."
"My name is Maleficent, good man." She blew him to the wall. The queen stood in front of Aurora's crib.
"Don't hurt my daughter. I have no idea who you are, but don't come close from my baby!" Maleficent smiled to the queen's words. Bit her lower lip and then looked up.
All the candles lighted up, but in a dark purple color. Maleficent walked to the middle of the room. No one was brave enough to stand in her way, this made her smile. A dark fog came by the open windows, it turned into an orb that stood in Maleficent's palm.
She could feel the fear inside every single person of the room. Guards tried to attack her, but it wasn't hard turning them into bugs and then squash them all. The orb became small and started to glow in a dark purple color. The woman's eyes held so much joy to be holding the orb.
"What is this?" The king asked trying to stand up.
"A curse, dear." She smiled. And then the orb exploded and turned into a dark fog.
"You could kill me right here. Leave my family alone!" He screamed in worry and anger.
"You are such a fool. This curse isn't for you." The mean fairy walked to the crib and toke the queen out of her way. She looked into the little baby's eyes. "It's for the girl that toke you from me!"
"No!" Both of the child's parents screamed as the fog found its way to the girl and then cleared out.
"Don't worry. Not yet. The curse is going to finish her slowly. When the girl reaches her 16th birthday it will take her down. All her worse nightmares are going to take her and she will fall into an endless sleep." The bad fairy laughed and then turned into many crows. Then the birds flew away from the castle by the open windows.
The king joined the queen close to the baby's crib. The girl fell asleep, this worried them more than anything. But the woman's words were clear, she wouldn't sleep forever until her 16th birthday. Time was no problem.
They would have to enjoy their daughter as much as they could until then. Because it was clear for everyone that a curse can't be broken. The king had something in mind, but it could be too risky. Maybe he would have to pay a high price, but it would be worth it.
He was going after Rumpelstiltskin. The only one who could find a way to break his daughter's curse.