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Warning: Rated M this still hasn't changed since the last chapter

A/N: A special thanks goes out to Phatom heir daughter of zeus, for the first review :D you get special mention for being so AWESOME.

Chapter 2:

Just a bigger Cage:

A storm settled over the island and a dense rain poured through the streets. Water rushed into drains and thunder shook the air. Sitting in a back alley potion store a young violet haired woman waits alone for the skies to clear so she can wander the empty streets of her little deserted town. Lightning shattered the sky flaring up the night brighter than the day. After a few hours of waiting the woman sighed and retreated to the house behind her store.

"Looks like another day in doors," she said to herself lifting up a broom from the corner. Her house was quaint the kitchen was small but big enough for just one person. The table only had enough room for one and of the three doors connected to this room only one was ajar the other two appeared to be sealed off. "Perhaps the sun will come out tomorrow." She smiled to herself shifting dirt closer to her trash can.

The woman was about to put her feet up when there was a sudden knock at the store door. Initially she ignored it but it got louder, whoever was out there seemed to be in dire need. The violet lady went to her store and peered through the window. She recognised this couple, in fact she was very aware who they were. She opened the door and welcomed them inside a dark smirk painted across her face

"So which one is Beauty and who is Beast?" A slight giggle escaped her mouth as she laughed at her own joke.

The woman approached and held out her hand. "I am Belle, and I assume you are Madam Mim we were told we could find you here."

Mim looked down at the brunette's hand and quirked a brow. After awhile of waiting Belle pulled her hand away clearly not getting the polite greeting she wanted. Mim glared upwards. "And which of the lovely people was it that told you where to find me? Was it perhaps the dark fairy? No that doesn't benefit her. The fairy god mother? No… She doesn't know where I am. Has to be the Pendragon boy… he always had a thing for stumbling across me." Belle opened her mouth to reply but Mim snapped her fingers and it was suddenly locked shut. "Wait… It wasn't the boy was it? After all he would have sent you with a little protection." The beast let out a low growl Mim turned on him. "Sweety I liked you better when you had furr at least then you would have been fun to cuddle. I have to only assume that HE sent you." Mim moved over to her countertop and leaned against it snapping her fingers once more to release Belle. "So what do you want?"

Belle was cautious now unsure if she should say anything at all. Mim gave her a look. "We want to lease your island. The fairies have prepared a spell that will allow us to protect us from the villains of the world by safely leaving them here. And before you ask, the deal on offer is one free request from any one of us. You can ask for anything and it will be yours."

Mim smiled and it grew dark Belle and Beast backed away from the frightening Villain. "Fine you may have my island for your little Cage. As for my request there is something I want from the Wizard, and it is for his ears only. And this deal may only be struck if he agrees."

A great amount of argument followed the King and Queen demanded to know what Mim wanted from the wizard but she stuck to her guns. After Mim warned what would happen if they refused to do this they reluctantly agreed then left with a heavy weight on their shoulders. Once Beast and Belle were gone Mim clapped her hands excitedly and ran back into her house. She approached the sealed off door and contentedly sighed before she began tearing down the boards blocking her way. She opened the door and smiled

"I have waited for you for some time." Mim entered the room and began walking around smiling brightly as she ran her hand over the soft blankets hanging over the edge of the bassinet. She continued over to a dresser with baby clothes folded up on top of it breathing in their fresh and clean scent. From there she made her way to a changing table and then stopped once more at the door. Everything in the room was blue and in block letters on the wall were the letters M A X. "Your Daddy, will be so proud of you some day for what you become. And I just know I will always love you."

A storm once more settled over the island and rain once more poured through the streets. like rivers the water rushed through the roads filling in storm drains and creating large puddles. Sitting in a back alley potion shop a young boy with a violet tinge in his hair sits alone waiting for his mother to gather the things needed for his journey. After a while she came out from the back house with a backpack full of things as well as a suitcase.

Mim looks out the window and smiles at the storm that has settled over the island. "Good it's time to go." She pulls an umbrella out from the sleeve of her dress and opens the door. "Grab your things sweetheart, your going to Auradon."

The two made a much less conspicuous journey across town in the heavy downpour. A few of the children playing in the rain stopped to duck away from Mim but for the most parts the streets were abandoned. Max took note at how frightened the children were of his mother and couldn't help but smile at the thought. They rounded a number of corners and passed through many alleyways avoiding guards and adults. That was until they approached The Black Manor, Mim straightened her back and stretched out her fingers. She started towards the guards Murmuring some latin under her breath she tossed the two guards out front aside and continued through the great door of the manor. Max tagged along behind.

They were stopped by the evil trio who blocked the way to the downstairs of the Manor. "Madam Mim…" Cruella announced. "Just where do you think you are going?"

Mim let out a sigh. "I don't have time for this." She began to curl up her fist when max put out a hand to stop her

"Please mother," he curled his mouth into a sinister smirk. "Allow me." Max's eyes shifted to a deep red and then began to glow. His hands balled into a fist and energy started to run off of them. Then, he vanished. In a flash he was standing behind Cruella his hand pressed firmly against her back. "You know, I always wanted a dog." Cruella let out a screech of pain and she dropped to all fours. Her back arched out and a tail burst from her back side, fur began to cover her body, as her face pulled out into a muzzle. "She did say she always wanted wear spots."

The evil queen and Jafar backed away in fear. "You still have magic here? How is that possible?" They turned to face Mim "What is he?"

Mim smiled at Max "He's my son." As they descended the stairs to the manor basement they could hear the sound of a dog whimpering Max smiled at the sound and sighed in relief. In the basement they found a number of old trinkets from the Evil's old days. A cauldron, a Mirror, a dusty black lamp, even Cruella's old car was down here somehow. "Imagine how much stronger you will be out there." Mim approached the very back wall of the basement and touched it with Max's hand, it opened out into a tunnel. "This is the end of the line for me Kid. But remember Mommy will always love you."

Max hugged his Mom. It felt weird he didn't really share her feelings since he still sort of blamed her for the six years Imprisonment but at the same time it felt right. After he let go he shouldered the backpack picked up the suitcase and began his journey down the tunnel.

With no Sun to act as a guide and no watch to check Max was unsure how long the journey took him but when he came out the other side it was night fall and he was in a cave somewhere near a waterfall. He could hear voices so he decided to wait back there until it was safe to come out. While he waited he opened up the front pocket of his backpack to search for snacks. Instead he found a letter.

'Dear Max,

I lied to you on the island but I couldn't risk you staying here. I want you to learn to be normal, I want you to have all the chances I didn't, and most importantly I want you to find HIM and tell Him who you are.

I Love you Max more than you will ever know

Madam Mim,'

P.S. I have sealed off the entrance to the Island the only way back in is with fairy magic sorry my darling….

Max wasn't sure how he should feel in that moment but he also knew he didn't have the time to think about it. It would be getting too late to talk to anyone soon and he had to find away to get admission into Auradon Prep.

A/N: Ok so things are starting to heat up a little now. That letter is a little weird right? seems quite out of character. Or does it? I give you a taste of what Max is capable of with some strong hints as to who his father is. Next chapter we look at what it's like for Max to return to a normal life after being locked away for so long as well as someone actually recognising who he is…