I gently sat the unconscious fairies in comfortable chairs before walking back to the table. Sitting at the head, I sighed and rubbed my eyes tiredly.

"Is it really that shocking that I fell in love with you, Maleficent?"

Maleficent simply sat beside me and grabbed my hand gently.

"To them it is a little, but to me it was a humongous shock."

I smiled and kissed her cheek.

"You always seem to find a way to make my heart lighter."

She gave me that wonderful grin of hers. My eyes drifted to my awkward aunt. Motioning towards a chair to my right that Fauna once occupied, she sat. Before I could utter a word, she held a hand up to stop me.

"Rosaline, if you think I am upset or angry about any of this, you are mistaken. I think it's wonderful you've found someone to love you for who you are, not what you are... although I am a little awestruck about who you chose."

I smiled and reached over to grasp her hand.

"You have no idea how desperately I needed to hear that, Auntie."

She chuckled softly, patting my hand in a reassuring way before the groans of the newly awakening fairies filled the room. My heart sped up in fear as I got up to help them. Fauna's eyes opened first and I kneeled by her side, gently supporting her to stand. When she stared at me, smiling with relief, it made me want to both laugh and bite my lip in nervousness.

"Oh Rosie, dear! Thank goodness! I just had the most... shocking and unthinkable dream that you-"

She saw Maleficent scowling behind me, her eyes widening in fear as I tried to bring the subject up as carefully as I could.

"It... wasn't a dream, Fauna..."

She looked at me, the shock and utter horror written all over her face.

"Rosie... what... what has she done to you?"

I felt my child stir again, making me sigh and look away from her prying eyes.

"Fauna... the only thing Maleficent has done to me... is stolen my heart entirely and given me the love and acceptance I was denied... and..."

I grabbed her hand softly, placing it over my stomach with a faint smile.

"And given me the most precious and wonderful gift I could ever want in life... Fauna, please understand... I told you of the things I wanted whenever we had our lessons, didn't I? A loving family, a humble home, a place where duty and the judging eyes of monarchs were non-existent?"

I felt her hand relax and move to caress my hair, kneeling to hold me as my mother would when I was a child.

"Yes... you told me... oh so many times... and I always listened...always cried on your behalf because of how much I knew you were suffering and begging for freedom at your fathers hand..."

I let a few tears escape as her hand lifted my head and wiped them away.

"Don't cry, dear child... Tears don't befit you well..."

A small, pitiful smile crept onto my face as I looked upon the woman who had accepted me far sooner than my own family ever could. Our moment of a warm embrace and friendly love was interrupted by the growls of rage emitting from the two obviously infuriated fairies.

"Maleficent! You vile, loathsome, unforgivable, evil witch! First you attempt to kill Aurora when she did you no wrong, couldn't because she was a mere babe! And now you hypnotize, seduce, and impregnate the Princess Rosaline?! What sort of monster-"

My eyes glowed a dangerous icy blue at that word. Before even a shout of fury could come from either party, I whipped my head towards the two now-terrified fairies, barely registering Fauna's hand begging for me to calm down.

"That word you so boldly used in my presence, aimed at my lover, my life, my entire heart, is a death wish in my eyes... What your insinuating; that Maleficent took hold of my free will, made me her... her sexual slave, and managed to plant her child within me without my consent, is utter nonsense and a complete waste of words..."

I saw them shaking with fear as Fauna let go and let my rant of anger continue, knowing that it was essential for her sisters to understand and learn.

"You two are so blinded by what I would dare to call your 'protective kindness'-"

I spat the words out like they were poison.

"-That you would even think that I was being mentally controlled by someone who you can't even relate to! You cannot even conceive the pain she and I share! And you two claiming that she enslaved Princess Rosaline?"

I couldn't help but let out a sadistic cackle of pure irony.

"That little, naive, innocent, obedient child you used to teach of good and evil? The child you tried to teach that good was strength and evil was a plague? That... weakling who would be drawn to darkness and practically beg for it in her dreams, to which you denied her and urged her to the light, the easier path?"

They waited for me to continue as I stood erect, strong and empowered.

"That child... That silent, weak-minded, pleading woman, died the moment her parents deprived her the right of choice she so desperately asked for day in and day out!"

My chest rose and fell rabidly at my infuriated shout. As soon as my rampaging fury died, I truly saw the complete terror in their eyes. Holding a hand to my heart and one to my eyes, my whole body was filled with disappointment. I turned away in shame and ran up to my bedroom, not chancing a look at anyone as my feet tapped harshly against the cold steps.


Slamming the door behind me, I ran to my bed and collapsed on it, my tears overflowing and dampening the sheets. I cried harder than a few mere minutes ago when Maleficent had found out about our child.

"Maleficent, what have you done to me? I was never this cruel and relentless when I was younger, so why now? Why is it only aimed towards the people of my past, my loved ones, or with the goons?"

I gripped the bed sheets firmly as I buried my head within them. I heard the neighing of Jade and looked up slowly to the balcony. Curious, I got up and leaned over the edge to see her gazing back at me worriedly.

"Rosie, come with me. You need to get away for a little bit, if only for an hour or so."

I looked back at my bedroom door, then at her.

"Jade, I can't run away from my problems... it's... unwise, so to speak..."

"It's not running away, its just going out and forgetting your worries, even if it's temporary."

I bit my lip and looked back at the door before sighing.

"I'll be down in a moment."

"That's my girl!"

I chuckled and went to Maleficent's desk, levitating a piece of parchment to me. Putting a hand to my forehead, I wrote.

Maleficent,

My heart is aching from what I have done, confused, and I need to get some air.

I will be with Jade and return soon.

Do not fret or worry, I am not abandoning you or your love out of fear.

Be courteous and at least tolerant of the fairies and Aurora until I come back.

With all my love,

Forever yours, Rosaline.

As soon as I thought the note was acceptable I placed it gently on the bed, snapping my fingers and disappearing in a soft breeze of rose petals out past the balcony.


Jade neighed loudly while I laughed freely as we galloped through the forest, fresh and green in the daylight. My hair flowed behind me as the wind picked up. I felt calm, relaxed. Just as we jumped the brook, my sleeve caught on a branch, making me tumble from Jade's saddle into the water. I parted my hair to look at her, fear and worry in her voice.

"Oh my goodness, Rosie, are you alright?!"

I smirked and splashed her roughly. Jade sputtered and whipped her head, trying to rid her face from the water, making me laugh a reply.

"I am now!"

She glared before splashing me by jumping into the brook. I laughed and a full out splash session ensued. By the end of it, we were both soaking wet and laughing like drunk jesters.

"J-Jade! ahahaha oh my dear lord, look at y-y-yourself! You look like the most dr-ah-drag and positively shaggiest horse I have ever seen, hahahaha!"

She started to laugh hysterically before collapsing onto the ground and neighing.

"Take a l-hahaha-look in the mirror, R-Rosie! You're not exactly l-looking like the fairest in the land-ahahaha!"

I took a deep breath to relax my aching lungs and looked down at the clear waters. My laughter died for a moment as I gazed at the pained expression of a woman I didn't recognize. Those eyes, icy and cold on the outside, expressed a deep remorse and shame. Those eyes trailed downward to my hands, those hands that were tender and loving to one, but clenched and angry to another. When I looked back to my reflection, I saw only one side of my face, while the other was that of my lover. She was smiling and I saw a hand, her delicate, but strong hand, reach out, as if to touch my face in a comforting manner.

A sigh escaped me as my thoughts traced themselves back to Maleficent. I could see the fury in her face when those arrogant fairies accused her of putting me under a spell. Flora and Merryweather were good-hearted and always looked out for others, but they were also stubborn and overprotective when it came to their charges or loved ones. This time, however, they had no proof, no excuse to accuse Maleficent of anything that severely malicious and devious. She looked so appalled and full of fear. Fear that I would be taken from her when she was the only person who understood and loved me fully. As I felt a tear cascade down my face, the damp muzzle of my companion made me jump before turning to her and smiling weakly.

"I'm fine, Jade... I'm fine..."

She gave me a look of disbelief but said nothing. The sun was just beginning to set before I realized how long we had been gone, trying to calm myself and speak clearly.

"We need to go..."

She tilted her head to the setting sun and nodded. Climbing onto her back, while slipping once or twice, I managed to get on and spur her forward. The castle was a mere few leagues away, making it easy to come to the gates within five minutes. The guards hurriedly opened the gate, allowing us passage into the courtyard. I jumped off of Jade and put her in the stable before teleporting quickly to the throne room.


I walked slowly towards the throne room, as I had teleported outside the doors as to not startle them. Just as I was about to open the door I heard a bang, then a crash coming from inside. Fearing the worst, I grasped the handle and flung it open. What I saw set my heart racing.

Maleficent, a look of pure rage on her face, had her sceptre pointed at the fairies threateningly, while Flora and Merryweather did the same with their wands. I looked around worriedly for my aunt and Fauna, before seeing them curled up behind the thrones. I was startled by Maleficent's booming voice aimed at the two fairies.

"WHAT RIGHT DO YOU TWO BLUNDERING FOOLS HAVE TO QUESTION MY AFFECTION FOR ANOTHER!?"

My body was in a state of worry, fear, and anger, making me unable to move from where I stood. Fauna saw me, as did my aunt, and they started to come towards me slowly.

"What person in their right mind could ever fall in love with you within such a short time?! There's no other explanation other than that you altered her mind and made her do so!"

All the conflicting emotions bottling up inside me made me weak. Fauna was just close enough before she caught my limp body. I heard another crash, before the sound of magic, good and bad, were flying across the room. I could barely mutter out a word as my aunt joined Fauna to hold me steady on the ground.

"W-Why? Is... Is it... so terrible? Is what I've chosen for a life...so awful that it causes... this?"

Fauna and Aurora held me tightly, my head being cradled by Fauna and my hair being straightened by Aurora.

"No, Rose. Don't ever think that. It's your choice, not Maleficent's, mine, or even your parents choice on who you love and what you choose to do with the time you have in your life. It's all about what you want, not I nor anyone else."

Her wise words brought me no comfort as the spells were still being cast. I looked up and saw Maleficent was taking cover behind an erect pillar while the other two were behind one side of the stairs leading to the thrones platform. I hugged my arms in fear.

"Fauna?"

"Yes, Rose?"

I gave her the most pleading look I ever gave anyone in my whole life.

"Stop them... please? I... I don't have the strength for it... I'm... too weak... please..."

Something shocking and quite peculiar happened after she heard my begging tone. She got up, releasing me from her motherly hold, before walking to the centre of the room and her face turning to color of fire. Aurora took Fauna's place beside me and held me closely as my heart accelerated at what happened next.

"FOR THE SAKE OF ROSE'S HAPPINESS, ALL OF YOU STOP THIS FOOLISHNESS! YOUR ALL ACTING LIKE INCOMPETENT, CHILDLIKE, DRUNKEN IDIOTS!"

My mouth hung open in shock before both sides seemed frightened, Maleficent's face showed a tad less fear then the other two but it was enough for me to know she was, for once, speechless. Never in my life did I think Fauna, kind, sweet, loving Fauna, could possess such anger, such fury inside her. I looked down, unable to meet anyone's gaze before a hand, dainty and soft, grasped my chin, making me look up. My aunt smiled at me, making my face unable to refuse the warmth in her features. I saw Maleficent come to stand behind her, looking at me with concern.

"Rose?"

I let a tear slip from me. Without a word, I jumped up and hugged her tightly. She flinched before I felt her hands slowly start to hold my back, tracing gentle circles. I buried my face in the fairies cloak, breathing in the scent of fire and the dwindling aroma of black orchid. My eyes released a few more tears before opening to look at Flora and Merryweather. My arms slipped away from Maleficent and quickly wrapped themselves around the two stunned fairies.

"I'm so sorry... I'm so sorry I was angry with you both... I feel awful for my actions towards you... I couldn't... I couldn't bear to do such a thing to you..."

Flora shifted and forced my face up to look at her abruptly.

"Rosaline Gwenevere Knightly! Don't you ever think that you have done something wrong in this situation! We are the ones who ignored your word and your emotions clearly stated in your actions."

My face glowed red a little as she used my full name. I heard Maleficent attempt to hold back a snicker behind me, making me roll my eyes at her. Merryweather huffed and mumbled something under her breath before Flora tried, but failed, to subtlety kick her in the shin. When I felt Maleficent's hand on my shoulder, Flora seemed to nod in understanding to her.

"I think we've overstayed our welcome. We'll be taking our leave."

I nodded and reached a hand to hold Maleficent's gently. Aurora smiled at the open display of affection, before pulling my other hand up to clasp between her hands, a smile planted on her lips.

"I expect to see you soon to hear about what's been going on with your life and so we can talk about your little one, understood, Rose?"

I giggled and smiled at her thoughtfully.

"Of course, Aunt. I'll see you very soon."

She nodded to us both and left with the fairies after I received bright grins from them all. As soon as the door shut, Maleficent grabbed me roughly, placing her lips over mine possessively. I looked at her shocked for a second before I felt the front of my dress being torn in two and cast aside. The cold floor of the throne room met my backside as Maleficent's rapid hands raked over every curve of my body. The coursing heat started between my legs as she started to kiss my bare body on the floor.

"M-Maleficent! Dear, this-this is hardly the place or time for us to be-ah mmmm!"

She had gotten right to the point by flicking her tongue onto my breast and suckling, forcing a finger into my already wet area. I moaned loudly, arching my back as the pleasure clouded my mind. My fingers dragged onto the stone floor as she started to fondle my other breast while still holding the other in her mouth. My hands soon moved to claw at her robe, wishing it would just disappear. I looked at it forcefully, making it do as I commanded. Maleficent was unfazed and moved to push two more fingers into my burning nether region. I kissed her harshly, wrapping my arms around her and pressing her against me.

"Wouldn't-mm-you pr-prefer-ah-to g-go to-oh... god-our room?"

She paid no attention to my question and sped up her endeavor. It made me try and push myself into her further for more friction, more passion. I found myself close to climaxing and pressed my lips to hers, begging for more. She saw the hunger in my eyes and her movements lessened until her fingers came to a complete stop. I gave her an incredulous glare before she smiled and leaned closer to my ear, running a finger through my scalp, making me shiver with lust.

"Maleficent, I swear if you leave me here wanting-"

She nicked my ear with her teeth, making me whimper softly.

"Oh evil forbid I should do that. My dear Rose, I dare to say your asking me to pleasure you on this floor for eternity?"

I gave her another glare before smiling and getting up, swaying my hip to one side to hold it.

"Heavens no, love. I was just wondering if I could leave to clean myself, seeing as we're finished with our little adventure."

She gawked at me before growling. Just as I smiled sweetly and was at the door to the stairs, I was twirled around and my back forced against the wall. She started again to ravish my skin with her mouth while possessively whispering almost silent things to me.

"Your mine... mine to hold... mine to love... no one else can have you... all mine..."

Although it was a tad odd that she was saying these things, I paid no attention as she bit my neck softly, leaving an imprint. I decided to be a little more adventurous and reached my hand downwards to grab her backside. She looked at me with surprise before I screamed at having been given the release I had wanted. Maleficent moaned with me as I looked down to see a creamy liquid dripping down her inner thigh. I smiled and kissed her cheek before resting my forehead against hers.

"A little too excited to see me climax, dear?"

She groaned in response before I heard the scampering feet of the guards quickly approaching. I flicked my hand and dressed us again, getting rid of any evidence of what had transpired here. The guards came bursting in, their scared eyes looking at us still leaned against the wall.

"Mistress, we heard screaming! Is you and Lady alright?"

She grunted in disappointment before glaring at the captain.

"Are you questioning that I, the Mistress of All Evil, cannot handle myself without your stupidity or your fumbling guards?"

He gulped and quaked with fear, my heart feeling sorry for him slightly.

"N-No, I j-just-"

She rolled her eyes before zapping them with a lightning bolt.

"LEAVE!"

They scampered away in a frenzy as Maleficent steered my body away and led me to our thrones. Seating me beside her, she grasped my hand more tightly then needed. I shook of the thought of her more possessive way of acting and looked down. My smile went towards the same flower that I was fascinated with when those idiotic knights interrupted me. Tracing a finger over one of the petals, it seemed to glow and expand in size. Vines entangled themselves onto my fingers as I placed gently with the soft petals. Maleficent's lips grazed my hand, drawing my attention to her and seeing beneath the calm exterior something I hadn't seen in her; a greedy look mixed with one of slight fear.

"Maleficent?"

She smiled tenderly before leaning back in her seat.

"Yes, my dearest?"

It was a sugared response which made me think back on her earlier actions in suspicion. As soon as the fairies left, she became more sweet and lustfully hungry. She was more aggressive and acted more like she was obtaining something for herself when she made love with me in this very room. She had whispered possessive and desperate words, doing as she wanted and claiming me in more ways than one. She looked at me now with a desire to possess my very being, not allowing anyone to even glance at me without being turned into ash. The realization hit me like a hammer to the head, making me chuckle, almost fully laughing out loud.

"Maleficent, you are such a open book for trying to hide your true intentions!"

She gave me her famous eyebrow raise.

"What?"

I wiped a stray tear away from my jovial eyes.

"Darling, if you think that those fairies are going to somehow persuade me to abandon you, I'd say you've lost your mind!"

Her eyes widened in surprise, making me smile brightly before reaching a hand up to stroke her face lovingly.

"Maleficent, what could they possibly offer me that could best what I have with you? A pompous prince, a gaudy wedding, a bed where I'll have to endure mental and physical pain, and a birthing chamber where 'a woman's duty lies and where a lady should be'?"

She seemed to relax a little at what I said. Grabbing her hand, I placed it over mine, which was rested on my stomach, where our child lay.

"What I see in you, for us, is a life that seems as beautiful and wonderful as heaven. I see our child running around in the woods happily. I see us making love every night for our entire lives. I see our little one, our baby, looking at you with the same amount of love I have in me for you alone. Why would I give up all that for a life that would drive me insane and make me miserable until I died?"

She started to cry at my words. The child started to fuss and move a little under our touch. Maleficent wiped away her tears quickly and, before I could say anything, she turned her head and kissed me. I smiled into it and leaned into her. When she backed away, far sooner than I expected, I wanted to ask what's wrong before she interrupted me.

"Be mine..."

I giggled at this.

"Dear, I'm already yours, why are you..."

I stopped mid-sentence as she got up from her throne and pulled me up with her. Holding my hands and rubbing her thumb over them, she looked into my eyes with a deep intention and question.

"Rose, you may be mine in your sense, but not in my eyes. You are not fully my own because you are not tied to me. That is why..."

Summoning her sceptre, she conjured a black box with a silver dragon on the lid. Placing it in my hands gently, I gazed at it open mouthed for a moment before slowly opening it. Hearing the sweet melody of our song, I nearly tensed up as I saw a ring, the blood red gem cut into the shape of a fully bloomed rose. I put a hand to my mouth as I looked up at her. She smiled and gingerly grabbed the ring, placing it in my palm.

"Please?"

The begging, pleading tone in her voice made the tears start to flow as I slipped the ring on. Grabbing her by the neck, I kissed her deeply, utterly captivated and filled with joy by this one, simple action.