Chapter 4: Maleficent helps

Diaval's POV:

As I walked back to where Maleficent was waiting for us I couldn't help but notice how calm Artemis was considering her injury and the fact she was hiding from her own kingdom. I wonder what had happened to cause her to run. I continued walking letting her have her time to process what was going on knowing all this was going to be a lot for her to take in.

"This place is more wonderful than i ever imagined." she whispered and I smiled as I looked at her.

"Yes, it is I suppose. It's also quite magical especially when all the fairies and everyone is out." i said with a soft smile as i looked at her.

"I hope to see that someday. I-i also hope Maleficent won't ask me to leave, if she does i won't have anywhere to go that will be safe." she said and i could tell she was scared but not of Maleficent, but of not being safe.

"Maleficent would never ask someone who's in danger to leave, well not anymore anyway." she looked up at me and smiled a little.

"I never believed she was evil, I always thought she was misunderstood." she looked down for a second and then sighed.

"What is it Artemis? You can tell me anything." I said a little concerned.

"I'm just worried about what's gonna happen now. With me running away I left my friend there and she's the one who helped me escape so they'll be sure to punish her."

"I'm sure that's something Maleficent can help you figure out and if not I'll do what I can to help." i replied as i walked into the clearing and felt her start to shake from nerves as Maleficent came into view. I set Artemis down and helped her over to sit on a rock.

Artemis's POV:

I looked up at Maleficent as I sat down. I couldn't believe how regal she looked in person. She was about five foot eight and pale. She had green eyes and lips like a spring rose petals, skin as white as snow and the face of an angel. She wore her brown hair down and her horns were out for all to see not covered up like others said they were. Her wings are brown and beautiful. She wore a brown dress with feathers along the neckline. She smiled a little as she noticed my shocked look.

"Hello dear one, i know this is all new to you but i was hoping you could tell me why you ran to the Moors." she said and i took a deep shaky breath as i tried to gather my thoughts.

"I can't tell you everything b-but i can tell you that it wasn't safe for me back in my kingdom and that i was betrayed by my father." i said looking down.

"I-i needed a safe place to stay and hide and I had heard stories you would help those that needed it." I continued looking back up at her.

"Yes that's true, and you will be safe here. Diaval show her to the cottage that we built for Aurora, that's where she will stay. We can always build another one if we need to." she said understanding in her eyes and i tried to stand up but wince.

"You're hurt, here let me see if I can help some." she said and used her magic to heal my wrist and ankle. I smiled and looked at her.

"Thank you Maleficent. I am extremely grateful to you and your hospitality." I said as Diaval held out his hand to me and I took it.

"You are welcome, but can i know your name so i can let the fairies know."

"My name is Artemis, i'm sorry i should have said that before." i said sheepishly.

"It's quite alright you've been through a lot tonight. Why don't you get some rest and when you wake up you'll have a new dress waiting for you i'll see to it." I nodded and followed as Diaval led me through the clearing to another part of the Moors. As we continued to walk I tried not to think of Mags and what might be going on back home. I looked up and saw Diaval watching me with concern and I finally really noticed what he looked like. Diaval is a good-looking,lean and clean cut individual, with a relatively average stature. He was slightly taller than Maleficent. Whilst his frame is rather small,Diaval's chest and face have markings that are reminiscent of feathers. He had black slicked back hair,very dark brown eyes and a fair complexion. He wore a long black leather coat with black buttons up and down the middle,black pants and black boots. He seemed like a very nice person.

"Diaval? May I ask you something?" I asked hesitantly. He smiled at me and nodded his head.

"Of course Artemis. What is it?"

"What are the moors like? I mean is it all magical or just certain things?"

"Well, I guess it depends one what you mean by magical. I think it is but then again I live here so I know what to look for." he smiled and walked into another clearing not too far from where Maleficent was. I gasped as I saw what was in the clearing. Deep in the Moors,down a beaten past stood a quaint little house in among the shrubbery the outside of the house was adorned with woven vines,covered in wildflowers and roses. The vines snaked up to the veranda. In the front there was a window,that opened to the view of the small enclosed garden. The house was covered in ancient blocks of stone, like the cabin was made for fairytale dreams. I was completely in awe. I couldn't believe how amazing it was.

"Wow this cottage is amazing, it's like the one i've seen in my dreams when I would dream of the Moors." I said with a smile on my face. Diaval smiled and opened the door for me.

"I'll let you get some sleep and I will come by in the morning to get you for breakfast." he said as I walked inside.

"Alright. Goodnight Diaval I hope you sleep well."

"You as well Artemis and I hope tomorrow is a better day for you." he said and walked off as I walked into the cottage and over to the bed. I layed down and smiled as I slowly drifted off to sleep.