Her host had surprisingly been hospitable. She had given them each a room fit for a royal. It had everything they needed to survive save from a food supply. Meals were to shared with their host they were informed by her brute. Although he seemed a simple fellow he appeared to only want the best for his employer. Deep down he seemed a passive soul someone Marshmallow would find agreeable.

The host was rarely in the light with her eyes the only thing visible. She had heard stories of a dragon eyed witch even on her world but they couldn't be true? As this moment her host seemed to be fitting the description. Her main concern was the mystery of why they were brought here. It had to be connected to those who attacked her home.

She was not going to passively sit here she was going to get answers. Swift as a summer breeze she slipped from her room. As she stepped into the hall Kairi's door creaked open and she ran out. Just. Ahead of her was a glowing golden orb of light rushing down the hall. Sharing a look they chased the light as it blurred ahead of them.

The light sped through halls and up spinning staircases. They found themselves stepping out into a secret library. The room was large the size of a small house from her home easily. Each shelf was color coded with a different type of book being under a certain color. A single black book rested on the small work desk the label clearly visible. It was written in a dark red that seemed to glow in the light of the candles. The title was simple Eldritch.

"We need to get away from that book." She whispered

That book radiated dark magic even standing this close. Taking Kairi by the arm they moved deeper into the library. The further they traveled the weaker the feel of book became. It beckoned her to turn around to simply open its lid to read a single spell. She had to tune it out she was stronger than some mystic book. There had to be a reason the light brought them here she thought.

Rounding a corner they slammed straight into someone. At the sight of them Kairi jumped back summoning her keyblade. Taking a defensive stance Kairi back her into a corner getting between her and the figure. Peeking out from behind Kairi she found the green eyes of her host. Stepping closer their host chuckled calmly looking rather unsurprised by the keyblade. With a single finger she pushed the blade down giving them the smile of a disappointed mother.

"Now now no need for violence against your host child remember you are safe here." She stated calmly

"Just what are you protecting us from Maleficent that Yen Sid can't?" Kairi snapped

With a wave of her hand the tome labeled Eldritch hovered to her hand. With ease she cracked the book open to the proper page. Turning the book toward them they were met with the sight of an unfamiliar being. It was a skeletal being with bits of rotting flesh and horns. The being was wrapped in a dirty brown cloak with golden eyes peering out of the hood. As swiftly as she opened it the book was snapped shut.

"He can be hardly an aid on something I created." Maleficent stated

Wearing matching looks of shock Elsa and Kairi froze. Eyes locked on their host they returned to their defensive stances. Maleficent simply crossed her arms and glided backward. She watched as their currently benevolent host pulled out a chair from one of the tables. Resting her chin on her palms she glanced at them with just her eyes.

"Kairi you remind me a lot of my daughter." Maleficent said without thinking

"Your daughter?" They asked in sync

"Oh yes she was born in a time before I fell to darkness." Maleficent whispered

As the curiously crept closer a worn book appeared on the table. Maleficent waited for them to sit on either side of her before opening the book. She flipped through the pages depicting her early time with her husband and Kairi blinked. Was that Ansem the Wise in those pictures? Then a girl with hair of violet and eyes of emerald popped into the pictures. They reached her teen years then just stopped abruptly for no reason.

"Where did she go." Elsa asked studying the final picture

"I don't know I cast her away without a planned location. It is possible she is still in the darkness." Maleficent whispered regretfully

The next morning everyone had gathered in the dining room. Their host had kept silent of the event from the night before. Axel seeing the exhaustion of his companions was curious but chose not to question it. He had more important things to worry about than some secret they had. His main priority was getting Elsa home safely she was probably scared out of her mind.

Glancing at the queen across the table he received a slight smile. Funny she did not look all that afraid at the moment. Actually she looked to be in high spirits as compared how she was the day before. He watched as her free hand slipped across the table her fingers brushing against his. Smiling slightly he gently took her causing a stream of steam at the contact.

Watching the scene Maleficent frowned slightly from the shadows. Seeing them reminded her of her younger days. She could see something there a future for the elementals it was a bright one. They had to make it through the hazy darkness to come before that could happen. Turning her attention to Kairi she noticed a depressed look in her eyes and sighed. If the girl only knew what she had planned for her soon.

Author's Note : I'd like to address the elephant in the room before it's brought up to death in the comments. Yes I made up a back story for Maleficent and no I don't know why I didn't just make up a random person. BUT I do appreciate your thoughts as readers and would love a review since you've read this far.