Sorry for the delay. I was tweaking this chapter, as well as figuring out what to write in it. Here we go. :)

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When Maleficent first arrived on the forest world, she hadn't a clue that it was a new world, situated near the Second Seven Realms. This was the last thing she expected. Normally, the villains had their own kingdoms and lands to rule, not their own world.

Did this mean the villains would split up, divided amongst themselves?

"Aslan, why did you bring us here?" Maleficent asked.

"I heard your needs, as did the Emperor-Beyond-the-Sea," Aslan stated. "This is the Villains' World, and will be call thus as long as the villains remain here. What you name your regions and lands will be up to you. There's plenty of water, rivers, trees, and land for all of you. Just to be clear, this is fair to heroes, as well as the scarred lions and lionesses. I'd rather have it fair than not fair. Is this understood?"

"And you're just leaving us here?" Maleficent asked.

"I will be watching to make sure things are sane. That is all. The rest is up to you," Aslan said, walking away and leaving Maleficent miffed.

Just what was Maleficent to do with all this land? At least, Ursula got the water she wanted. Maleficent was glad she could have all this land to herself. Now, where her minions?

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Eighteen Years Later…

Scar-ra looked out the balcony. The Kingdom of Aster was about to have its name changed, becoming the First Base. Why Elijah Molvaro and Ronnie Baggins, who looked like Frodo Baggins, declared the Kingdom of Aster's name to change was beyond her. All Scar-ra knew was that now everyone was getting what they wanted, and she could search for her sister in peace.

She looked at Elijah, as he made his way to the coronation party, wondering what his story was about, and how he eventually became the High King of the Land of Talking Animals. She just hoped there wasn't any more troubles awaiting her.

She looked out the balcony, before making her way back to the ballroom, where the coronation party took place. She looked around at the guests, either eating and drinking, or going out to the dance floor to dance. She sighed, wondering when she might see her beloved Gore Holdo, who died tragically centuries ago.

"Scar-ra, are you okay?" Elijah asked the scarred lioness, getting her attention.

"Huh? Yeah. I'm fine," Scar-ra said, noticing Frodo Baggins return to the party with his beloved wife, Bethany. Scar-ra sighed, wondering when she might get her happiness, too. She looked at Elijah, a tear streaming down her face, followed by a flash of anger in her eyes. "Yeah, this is not a good night for me. Will you excuse me?" She walked out of the ballroom, hoping to find a way out of the castle and back to her house. But where could she go? She looked at Elijah, as she leaned against the wall, lost in thought.

Elijah sighed heavily. "I know what you want. You miss your sister, don't you Scar-ra?"

"Yeah, I do. I should probably go look for her," Scar-ra said.

"You sure you don't need to calm down? You could do this journey in the morning," Elijah said.

Scar-ra sighed. She admitted, "Last time I was down, eighteen years ago, Maleficent came to me. She wanted me to join her. I nearly took it, but Aslan intervened. He was going to give the villains what they wanted, but I doubt it wasn't what they wanted, and it wasn't without a price. No, the scarred lions and lionesses are free, but we haven't seen any villainous activity in years. It makes me wonder what the villains are up to."

Elijah nodded, admitting, "Well, you shouldn't think about it. Don't worry. I'm sure we won't see any villains."

"Did Maleficent come to you?" Scar-ra asked. "I know she came to us not too long ago, warning us about what was going to happen in the future."

"Is that what she did?" Elijah asked, concerned. "Scar-ra, she's a villain. She cursed us into this battle, between heroes and between villains. I wouldn't suggest going to her again. It'll only lead to bad things."

"Just promise you'll keep this kingdom safe," Scar-ra said, worriedly.

Elijah sighed. "I hope you're right."

"I should go. Have a good night, Elijah," Scar-ra said, walking away from him.

"Right. Good luck," Elijah said, making his way back to the ballroom, where the coronation party resumed.

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Scar-ra walked down the castle's hallway, amazed at how much red there was. From the red rugs to the red banners. For a moment, Scar-ra thought that someone decorated this part of the castle with the need for love and joy, not anything bad. Still, she couldn't help but look at her reflection in one of the standing mirrors. Yup, she was still the same scarred lioness everyone knew her.

She didn't remember the last time she took another form. She was a shapeshifter after all, but one that settled on her scarred lioness form. It happened at times for her to choose the scarred lioness form, but there it was, sitting there and looking at her in sorrow and in grief.

She missed her family. Would they ever be reunited?

She jumped back upon seeing Maleficent's reflection in the mirror. She gasped, wondering what Maleficent was doing here. Was this a trick? Was it something she hadn't realized? She knew the castle had its secrets. Was this another one?

She sighed when Maleficent didn't say anything, but instead pointed to the gold latch attached to the mirror. Scar-ra hesitated. She didn't want anything bad to happen to her or her friends and family. She sighed again, no longer resisting the urge to not hold onto the latch, but instead to find out what was on the other side.

"Go on. Do it," Maleficent said, coaxing the scarred lioness to take the latch and find out what she needed to know.

Scar-ra groaned, grasping the latch and turning it. The mirror opened, revealing a dungeon room with all sorts of devices. Scar-ra followed the passageway into the dungeon, shocked by what she saw. A tear fell down Scar-ra's face. Just what was this room used for?

"It's everything this castle didn't let on," the Evil Queen announced, startling Scar-ra.

"This dungeon is where they keep their prisoners?" Scar-ra asked, shocked and embarrassed to be in this dungeon chamber.

"And here, you thought the heroes were heroic," Maleficent said with a snarl. "Come with us, Scar-ra. We can grant you your freedom."

"I don't know. My family," Scar-ra whimpered.

"Would you rather stay with the heroes?" Maleficent asked. "Find out what else they have in store for prisoners?"

Scar-ra huffed. She didn't expect this kind of betrayal from the heroes. If Scar-ra wanted to be a dark hero, then what did she have to lose. Seeing what the heroes did to their prisoners was more aggravating to her. She closed her mouth, determined to find out what was going on on the villains' side.

"Scar-ra!" Aslan's voice protruded in the air.

Scar-ra jumped, her mind taken off from the villains. She looked at Aslan, wondering if this was what he had in mind. "Did you know this would happen? Is this what heroes do to their prisoners? I thought heroes were good."

"They are good," Aslan said. "I know, you're questioning things. But do not fear. I am always with you." Scar-ra watched Aslan approach her, still in shock.

"But look at what the villains do? Look at what the heroes do? Which side is good? Which side is right?" Scar-ra asked.

"In time, you will see, but yes I will keep watch over you," Aslan said. "And keep my eyes on you. I know your heart is pure. Don't let past mistakes fool you."

Scar-ra gulped, nodding. "What should I do?"

"Reconnaissance missions," Aslan said. "I want the scarred lions and lionesses to work underground, find out what the villains are up to, as well as the heroes. We need to keep things straight. I don't want you falling to the Dark Side. You still have light in you. Remember that."

"I need to find my sister," Scar-ra said.

Aslan nodded. "As you should." He added, "Seek her out at the Villains' World. As I understand it, the villains are recruiting peoples and creatures. But so are the heroes. It's important that you do this for me. You'll find your sister. I promise."

Scar-ra nodded. "I'll head over that way and find my sister. Convince her to join the heroes."

Aslan nodded back. "As you should. I only hope that your sister will seek reason."

"Me too," Scar-ra said, grateful to have Aslan in her life.

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References:

The Evil Queen comes from "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs". Ursula comes from "The Little Mermaid".