A/N: So here is one final chapter, as promised. It's been really fun to write about such a complicated relationship, and I hope it's been alright for you guys too. Thank you for the support, I will be writing different fics soon, perhaps 'Maleficent" themed! Anyways enjoy Aurora's reaction…

Aurora drummed her fingers on the table. She had been sat there since Diaval had left and it had been twenty minutes now and still no sign of him. He'd texted her a few minutes ago saying he was on his way back, but she had no way of telling if he had found Maleficent and the kind of state she'd be in if he had. Her Godmother didn't like when people made too much of a fuss of her. She liked to think of herself as an independent being, tough as a rock. She felt she needed nobody to worry about her. But Aurora did nonetheless. Maleficent was the mother she had never had and Diaval was the best father figure she could ever imagine. Aside from Phillip they were the only people she loved in the world. She'd been certain that tonight would bring the two together. It was the way Maleficent had turned crimson at the mention of Diaval's name. It was the way she'd allowed him to take her arm and escort her to the door. It was the way both of them lit up when they were together.

They loved each other. That was undeniable in Aurora's eyes. Phillip was a caring, sweet and kind boyfriend and she loved him dearly, but they didn't have that bond Diaval and Maleficent shared. The closeness. She wished that one day she might find a love like theirs, (Who knows perhaps she and Phillip would develop one!) and yet they were not officially together and that angered her. Two people that cared so deeply for each other deserved to be happy. But her Godmother was too damaged to notice what was standing right in front of her. Aurora was afraid that Maleficent had run from her feelings again, as she'd always done before.

But then she heard a key turning in the lock and laughter erupted from the other side of the door, followed by shushing. Aurora rose to her feet and hurried to the door. Maleficent entered the room, she was only wearing the dress she'd put on for the party, no coat, no shoes, but she was home and Aurora immediately rushed into her arms so relieved she could have cried out.

"Aurora darling, you needn't have worried!" Maleficent muttered into her hair, her tone was only mildly annoyed, the rest of it was light-hearted and warm.

"Of COURSE I was worried!" Aurora was exasperated. "Where in the world did you go?"

Diaval was standing watching the two, and he laughed.

"You do sound like the parent again Aurora!" He commented with a grin. Aurora released Maleficent then and ran to Diaval, he welcomed her with his arms open.

"Yes, well the two of you are as bad as each other!" She pretended to be cross pulling away from him.

"Why did you take so long anyway?"

Diaval and Maleficent exchanged a knowing look.

"We uh… we got waylaid." Diaval replied, Maleficent tittered faintly in response.

Aurora eyed the pair suspiciously and then it dawned on her. Her face broke into a grin from ear to ear.

"YOU TWO GOT TOGETHER!" She practically screamed.

Maleficent's face reddened coyly but Diaval chortled.

"Jesus child, do you want to wake the whole building?" He put his hands over his ears comically. It was then Aurora noticed the faint red mark of lipstick on the side of his mouth, the very same lipstick her Godmother wore. Aurora squealed even louder.

"I KNEW IT! I'm right aren't I? You can't deny it! I've caught you!" Her eyes glistened in excitement, this was everything she ever hoped for and she was overjoyed.

She'd almost expected Maleficent to push away from the subject, but surprisingly the woman walked over to Diaval, put her arm around him and smiled at Aurora. She nodded gently as confirmation and Diaval kissed her cheek softly.

"THIS IS SO EXCITING! OH JUST YOU WAIT UNTIL I TELL PHILLIP! He's always been like 'Aurora stop getting your hopes up!' 'Aurora don't try and force them together!' 'Aurora stop spying on them at work!' HA! I can't wait to see his face! I was always right!"

"Wait, what was that last one?" Maleficent enquired eyes widened.

"Oh…nothing."

Maleficent rolled her eyes.

"Well exciting as this all must be to you, I think it's about time we all got some sleep." She leant her head against Diaval's shoulder, her arm still touching his waist. Diaval squeezed her in response and Aurora watched them beaming.

"Night then!" Aurora grinned and excused herself.

She made her way to her bedroom and climbed into bed yet again. She could hardly believe it, immediately she sent a text to Phillip, not caring if it woke him up.

Guess who owes me £10? ;) x

Plz tell me its Thistlewit? x

Get ur money togethr & meet me tomoz, will explain all! X

Hm. x

Aurora grinned, she couldn't wait to see his face, she was dying to call and explain straight away, but exhaustion was beginning to kick in. The second her head hit the pillow, she relaxed her body - all unease and tension vanished from it. As she began to drift off she smiled to herself. At last, she thought as she fell asleep.

"I'd best be off then." Diaval murmured reluctantly when they were alone. Maleficent shook her head.

"Do stay Diaval. Its far too late and cold to allow you to wander the streets alone."

"As much as I'd love to stay, I don't have any Pajamas or anything." Diaval was embarrassed saying this, but he felt like he was saving Maleficent from feeling awkward. But she grinned up at him, her eyes twinkling with mischief.

"That's not a problem at all." She eyed Diaval slowly from his chest up to his face in a way that caused his insides to tingle.

"A…As you wish." He stuttered, his heart racing.

His expression amused Maleficent, she wasn't used to rendering the man speechless. That was his job. She couldn't resist waiting much longer and grabbed the front of his shirt, pulling him close to her hungrily. Diaval put his hands on her back. Their lips met once again, this time more greedy. This kiss was harder, but simultaneously tender. Diaval felt it not only on his mouth but also through his entire body. It glided down his veins, absorbing his blood, his soul, his heart. This was certainly an unexpected turn of events. He almost pinched himself in disbelief. There was no way he could be this lucky. The fact that she was so close- after all those years of patience, all those years of hoping and wishing and waiting for her-he almost had to suppress a sob. He deepened the kiss, his tongue glided along the side of her mouth, requesting entrance. Maleficent enthusiastically obliged, releasing a moan.

She was all of a sudden aware that they were still in the hall and though she was fine with the way things were going she wasn't comfortable being within earshot of her daughter. It took everything in her to pull away. He looked almost hurt that she'd stopped but before he protested she silenced him by pecking his cheek tenderly.

"Not here." She whispered and darted her eyes towards her bedroom, then met his questioningly. He let out a small laugh and nodded in response.

"Lead the way mistress."