Laura - The Parallel Universe, Part 10 – The Queen of Witches 2

 

Actually it was a beautiful new morning, with fair weather, though a lot of cumulus humilis clouds covered the sky. The sun found a way to shine through regularly, and it was quite warm for this season of year. And around, within the forest, birds were singing happy songs, and other animals wandered around. It all was so beautiful, as Laura was on her way to cross this forest, on her way to finally meet Maleficent on her own, and really only on her own. She had left her companions behind, in the safeness of the house of Aurora, with the help of a little spell. And she still was convinced that it had been the right decision…

 

Laura:

Yes, it was the best decision, after thinking it over. I know, they all only meant well for me, and wanted to help, but I can no longer rope them into this conflict, and possibly into the final battle. Maleficent will not surrender without fighting, I know, and the last thing I want is Aurophia standing between us then. She must stay away from this battle, and I hope she may forgive me later. But now only my mission is still important, and to succeed it at last. No more distraction, no more feeling of weakness, only the concentration on this last and deciding task…

 

Laura sighed deeply one time…

 

Laura:

I will be prepared…

 

Laura continued walking through thee beautiful forest, happy and satisfied with the current development. And she was on her way to the final destination, what was not the moors, not the center of them, but instead the castle of King Henry then. Laura had made this decision, to apprehend Maleficent there, in the human center of her power, with no more hide and seek at all. Laura would try to stay unseen as long as possible, but she did no longer fear the troops and guards of the queen of witches. With all her own power and magic abilities she knew she could defeat every danger then, and Laura was ready to use her powers now…

 

 

Laura:

Well then, Maleficent, of course you know I am coming. And I know you are sure to defeat me in the end. But I will disappoint you, as the victory will be mine. You will not stop me, not at all…

 

Laura took a deep breath…

 

Laura:

Soon, Maleficent, very soon…

 

The eyes of Laura had changed their color again, as the spell of Maleficent was working. Laura herself had changed, without knowing it, without noticing at all what was really going on. And so she continued her way, the last stage of her long journey, to confront the queen of witches…

 

 

 

Laura finally reached the border of the large forest, and with no fear at all she left the protection of the huge trees. The mother of all life wanted to reach the castle of Maleficent without any hesitation now, and she did not expect too much resistance at this point yet. But this was an error, though also not from the side Laura would have expected resistance at all now. But as she had left the forest it really came as a stunner who was waiting there yet. And Laura stopped immediately with astonished expression in her face…

 

Aurophia and the three little fairies in human form, and with a horse-drawn carriage behind them! They were really waiting outside the forest and Laura could only wonder how they could have found her so quick and even had been faster at this place. But it was true, and Laura shook her head while sighing deeply, as she stepped closer towards her friends. And of course she saw their annoyance at once, as Aurophia waited here with crossed arms…

 

Laura looked a little bit guilty as she looked at Aurophia now, and she began to speak with low voice only…

 

Laura:

Okay, this is a surprise, I thought and hoped you would not find me again, and not even try to follow me. It was simply my wish, not to put you in any danger, therefore I changed my mind. In the end it is only my mission, and my battle, and I want to finish it on my own. You may be angry now, but at least I hope for a little understanding, I only meant well with you…

 

Aurophia took a deep breath before answering…

 

Aurophia:

Well, somehow, and somehow not, Laura. Though I may understand your reason, you forget about another factor. Friendship. True friendship. It was hard for me to get this far, but you convinced me. You and all I experienced together with you. But this was disappointing, simply leaving your friends behind without any word. And even worse, with using a spell. But you forgot, I can use magic too, and I could reverse this spell. It was not hard for me to find your trace, and even overtake you. And one thing is for sure, you won’t get rid of us so easily then. So you should reconsider this whole situation new, my friend…

 

Laura lowered her head and sighed deeply one time. She answered with only low voice once more…

 

Laura:

Well, as I can see it was not enough this way to keep you away from my further mission. I should really reconsider this situation – and it seems I have to take harder actions here. I am sorry…

 

Laura’s eyes suddenly had turned green again, and the mother of all life was about to use her magic power now. But Aurophia was prepared yet, as she had suspected yet that Laura was not herself. The green eyes were the last proof, and the lost child knew what had happened. And she was faster than Laura, using her own magic against her. Aurophia used a powerful counter-spell at Laura, and the energy covered her totally in the end…

 

 

Laura yelled shortly, until the counter-spell ended. Her eyes turned normal again, and first Laura was confused afterwards. Totally confused, looking around with shrugging her shoulders…

 

Laura:

What is going on here? Where are we, and how did I get here? I can not remember, as my last memory was to be in your house. Can you tell me what happened? I am really confused…

 

Aurophia nodded with her head, and she smiled again now. The danger for Laura was over for the moment…

 

Aurophia:

No problem, you have been under a charm, Laura, and you have not been yourself anymore. Forget about it, obviously we underestimated Maleficent then. She must have been at the house last night, and we must assume that she now knows about our plans. And with her spell she wanted to separate us, and lure you alone to her castle, and finally into a death trap. But we could prevent this now, and we could free you from this dark spell. You are yourself again now, Laura, and we are so happy to have you back finally…

 

Laura still was a little bit confused, as she could not remember those last hours at all. But of course she believed Aurophia, and she also felt it in her heart that her words were true. And she began to understand the danger she had been in. And Laura nodded her head while smiling slightly…

 

Laura:

Thank you, my friends, I am so glad you are here. And yes, now we know Maleficent knows about our own little conspiracy. We must be much more careful now, and think about how to continue…

 

Aurophia stepped closer towards Laura and took her hand. Then she looked up, straight into the eyes of her friend…

 

Aurophia:

We have taken care already, as we secured our house and environment with a mighty magic protection spell. It allows only us to enter the area safely, all other creatures will be repulsed at once. Maleficent may still come true, but even if so, we are being warned at once and can react appropriately. But before we return there, to think about our further plans, there is still something you should see. It is the right time now, and you should try to understand it…

 

Laura looked at Aurophia frowning…

 

Laura:

What are you talking about, Aurophia?

 

The young lost child also still took the other hand of Laura before answering her with low but firm voice…

 

Aurophia:

I want to lead you into the past now, Laura. Into the past where Aurora still was here, and still in a young age. You will meet here and experience the time as reel, but she will not be aware about you. Simply be there, watch and feel. And hopefully you will understand something very important, something I can not tell you. You must find out yourself again…

 

Laura nodded with her head one time. She returned the deep look of Aurophia as she answered her…

 

Laura:

I understand. And I will try my best to find out what you mean. But how would this be possible, how could you bring me there?

 

Aurophia smiled slightly…

 

Aurophia:

As usual, Laura, with magic. You know, we lost children have mighty magic powers, and though of all changes, those abilities have not gone. And so, be prepared to make a little journey now again, an unusual journey into the past of this world, until I will bring you back then. The fairies will return home in the meantime and expect us later. I will stay here until your return…

 

Laura nodded with her head again, as a sign for Aurophia that she was ready to start the journey into the past. And the lost child used her magic power then, creating bright light around the whole area, until all matter disappeared in it. And for a short time Laura lost consciousness…

 

 

 

 

The blazing brightness began to vanish only slowly. Laura was aware of herself again, standing somewhere on unknown ground. But at least she still stood on her feet then. And with the moments passing by she could notice forms and colors again...

 

 

And finally the brightness was totally gone. Laura saw the new environment she was standing in, and of course it still was the beautiful world of Maleficent. Only in another time, somewhere in the past…

 

Laura stood on one of multiple higher hills in this area, far away from the castle of King Henry, who certainly still was present at this time. The castle was only small in the distance, and Laura could also see the big river and moors left of it. Between this far away area and the hills was the extensive forest, with somewhere in it the house of Aurora...

 

A really incredible sight beyond this whole large area, though this was not the factor of highest priority, at least at this moment. Because Laura was not alone at this wonderful place…

 

Aurora! The still very young Aurora, sitting in a dangerous position, straight at a very deep abyss with one branch of the grand river here. Laura wanted to scream instinctively, as her hand got over her mouth at once. But Laura did not react in the end, as the little Aurora was not alone here. The three fairies were with her, protecting every step she made. She was safe…

 

 

Laura:

Aurora, in fact…

 

Suddenly the environment changed, and Laura was transported into another scene, from one moment to the other. This time the scene showed the little Aurora in her secret relationship to Maleficent, as she embraced the queen of witches. A really emotional scene indeed…

 

 

Laura:

And it is really like in the movie from Earth…

 

Laura only whispered every time she spoke to herself, though she knew nobody could see or hear her in this journey through time. And then the scene changed once more, again in a second…

 

This time Laura saw the little Aurora with the three fairies again, running along a beautiful flower field. And as usual the fairies watched her carefully to intervene if necessary…

 

 

Laura:

Wonderful scene again, but I still can not understand why I am here, and which secret I should reveal here...

 

And the scene changed again, as before only in a moment. This time Aurora was older yet, sitting on a higher hill and looking beyond a huge valley. A great sight, also for Laura, as she saw the castle of King Henry again, a human town, the large river and the moors in the distance…

 

 

Laura:

I am still watching carefully, every scene I see, but so far there is simply nothing unusual. Or I am missing the point somehow…

 

And once again, the scene changed. But this time it was really strange what Laura saw now, and she was astonished. Standing somewhere in the moors Aurora played there with an unknown young boy. Actually a normal scene with two children, but Aurora had changed suddenly. It was the same face indeed, but the hair had changed. Had they always been blonde before, now they were dark. Laura shook her head, thinking about what she saw…

 

Laura:

Okay, this is really strange now. It is Aurora again, older now, and somehow it is not her though. Or has she only coloured her hair? I do not know anything like that from the movie. And even more than this, an Aurora with wings??? So well, what is this all about now…?

 

 

Before Laura could think further about this little mystery the scene changed once more yet. And the mother of all life found herself in another scene, with a still older Aurora, standing in a forest and speaking with a young man now. And it obviously was the prince of the foreign kingdom, the one she should merry later. And again, Aurora had the dark hair from before…

 

 

Laura:

This is...not right. I feel it now...somehow…, they have...exchanged Aurora in this story, at a certain point of time. But why? What is the sense of all that? I do not understand what is going on here…

 

And another time the scene changed, as Laura was transported into the next one at once. But this time it was a younger Aurora again, lying on a large flowering meadow and simply playing around. And this time Aurora had blonde hair again, so it was the right Aurora once more…

 

 

Laura:

Jumping around in different scenes and times, and between different Auroras, what is only going on here then…?

 

And, no surprise for Laura, the scene changed one time more, but this time in a different way. Suddenly there was such bright light all around, and then Laura stood in the same scene again. The same scene, but with one difference. Aurora had black hair again now, and Laura understood this change…

 

 

Laura:

It was here, at this point of time, that Aurora was exchanged…

 

Laura closed her eyes for some moments, letting her own magic and inner energy flow. She explored her feelings and her heart, trying to find out what was really going on here. And then Laura was shocked, really shocked. What she felt now could not be true at all, and though it was. It really was. And while whispering to herself once more Laura felt tears filling her eyes…

 

 

Laura:

This is not Aurora, I mean, as an artificial character created by the lost children. And it is also not a lost child. This is...Estera! It is my real sister, who I have not seen such a long time meanwhile. But how...and why…?

 

The feelings of Laura were totally clear. But she could not think about the mystery further, as she was pulled out of this scene again. Bright light covered all environment for some moments...

 

 

And then Laura was back. Back in the present time, and back at the place where Aurophia was still waiting for her. And Laura was very upset and emotional, of course. She began to speak at once, looking at Aurophia, and her voice reflected her emotional emotions…

 

Laura:

Aurophia, what is really going on here? You showed me the Aurora of this world, a fantasy world created by the lost children as such a lot of others. I have met a lot of lost children and artificial created characters in there, but the one thing I never was prepared to met was my own and true sister. I first thought to dream, for some moments, but it was true. Though of playing a character, and having a different face here, it was Estera, my bodily sister. So tell me, how can this be possible? I am really confused and so much agitated. Please, give me an answer…

 

As Aurophia lowered her head first, closing her eyes, and did not answer immediately, it was Laura again to speak first. And her voice still showed it clearly, the mother of all life was as emotional as never before a long time…

 

Laura:

Estera and I entered the parallel universe together, but we were separated at once and did not arrive at the same place. I was told then by a lost child, that I had to do this journey on my own, for understandable reasons at last. But I also was assured that Estera was safe, and she would spend her time at any nice and safe place in your universe. So I did not think about this further, I trusted you and concentrated on the success of my important mission. But now I am concerned, very concerned, as I feel something isn’t right here. By no means!

 

Laura sighed deeply one time, closing her eyes herself for some moments, but then she continued once more with emotional voice…

 

 

Laura:

With the changes in this universe, with the broken frontiers, all artificial life also changed. With Maleficent I do have a powerful enemy here, though of not an evil being, she has made her decision after getting aware of herself. Of the truth behind all things, and of me and my mission. Maleficent wants to keep all things as they are, and she will do all to stop me then. And so, if she is aware of me and my mission, with all the time she could prepare yet, who can tell me she did not yet also recognize Estera as who she really is, my sister? And if so, what could she have done to her then, if Estera really was here? The answer of Aurora leaving this kingdom for another one is not enough any more, not at all. I want a proof, I want to know where she really is now and if she is well. So, please, answer me now…

 

Aurophia raised her head again, looking into the eyes of Laura the first time again now, with a sad look. The chosen daughter of Maleficent shrugged and also shook her head several times. As she answered she also only spoke with low voice, but Laura could understand every word…

 

Aurophia:

I am sorry, I really had no idea at all. I was not told your sister would come here, and I also did not notice the change. Of course I saw the putative Aurora suddenly changed the color of her hair, but I did not think too much about it. But of course I knew about your sister, as every single lost child was aware of your arrival in our universe, pronounced yet such a long time ago. We heard about your sister then, but she was isolated somewhere on the main planet, as you also were told. We did not hear anything else since that. So I can only speculate about the things happening later, but I have no final answer for you...

 

Laura nodded with her head once…

 

Laura:

Then tell me your opinion, please…

 

Aurophia answered with low voice once more. It was obvious this matter was very sad for her now, she felt with Laura…

 

Aurophia:

I guess our leaders decided that Estera should also not only sit around such a long time, but getting her own choice in our universe. At this time it was safe though, and certainly nobody thought she could get in any danger. Perhaps this world was her choice, perhaps she wanted to be here, the last world on your journey, the final task, so you could reunite here again at last. But then Aurora – or now Estera – was gone some day, without a real farewell. We only were informed by the decision, that she had followed her new husband into his kingdom, and since then nobody ever heard anything from her again. I believed Maleficent had been hiding from the world therefore, because she was sad about this loss, but now I am not sure any more. If you are right, if she really recognized Estera as who she really is, then anything could have happened. I wished I could give you an answer, but I can’t…

 

Laura took a deep breath and nodded with her head. She could feel that Aurophia had been whole honest, and she could also sense her true feelings. But the destiny of Estera stayed unknown…

 

Laura:

Well then, my priorities have just changed. You will understand that I can not leave my sister behind here, I must resolve her destiny. The only one to give the final answer here is Maleficent, and I will get the answer. No matter about the costs, I will save my sister. It is your decision what to do yourself, but I have no choice. Maleficent is the enemy here, and only she can tell me about my sister. And she stands in my way for completing my mission. At this point I have no regard for your own feelings any more, and at least I hope you understand…

 

Aurophia nodded with her head once. Her own inner battle was over now, and she had made her final decision…

 

Aurophia:

I may have been on a wrong way for a while, Laura, and I made some mistakes. But now I am back, back to what is my real duty. I will be at your side for the further mission, as long as you need me. I will help you to get to Maleficent, and to solve the mystery about the destiny of your sister!

 

Laura looked into the eyes of Aurophia, nodding with her head again. Then she answered with firm voice...

 

Laura:

So be it then! You are welcome to help me here, as I really need help. Not for my own destiny or my mission, but for Estera…

 

Laura laid her hand onto the left shoulder of Aurophia, looking deeply into her sad eyes, before she continued speaking…

 

Laura:

So, what would we do next? How can we get to Maleficent in the best and possibly unseen way? And when would be the best time to do so? I am thankful for any further details you can give…

 

Aurophia returned the deep look of Laura…

 

Aurophia:

I will tell you when the best moment has come, and we will travel together then. You only have to trust and follow me at that time. But we must prepare a little bit more first, and train your own magical abilities. When you face Maleficent you should do in the best possible way, and in the best condition of magical abilities. I will train you, teaching you some more possibilities. And we will need rest, necessary time to recover. Though I understand your feelings and the wish to preferably leave at once, this would not be a good idea. Such feelings only make you weak, and this is not the way to rescue your sister. Not at all…

 

Laura of course felt resistance inside of her because of those words, but this time she listened to her mind. Aurophia was right, of course, and so Laura made her own decision for the moment…

 

Laura:

We do as you say, my friend, because your advice is wise. We will prepare for the final confrontation, and you may tell me what to d next now. But first, one more question. As you told me about this secret, and sent me to the past before, did you know yet it was my sister I would find there?

 

Aurophia sighed deeply one time…

 

Aurophia:

No, not really. I only knew something wasn’t right here, I could feel this more and more. It was the more we spent time together. Actually I should not have told you about this mystery, as the order was you should sense this by yourself. And I believe you would have still done so later, but it was my decision, after so much changes in the universe, to change those rules. I wanted to get clarity myself, and so I sent you to those places in the past. My suspicion was confirmed now…

 

Laura nodded with her head, suddenly somehow looking through Aurophia. And she answered with low voice then…

 

Laura:

Yes, it was. Estera! My sister…

 

Aurophia took both hands of her friend, and Laura looked up again, straight into the eyes of the lost child…

 

Aurophia:

Do never give up hope, Laura! We will rescue Estera, I do believe so. Follow me now, to a special place. We will begin your training there, and you will discover some new abilities then…

 

Aurophia turned around, walking away at a smart pace. And she kept holding one hand of Laura, while the mother of all life followed her. And Laura began to control her emotions again, concentrating on her additional mission now. The mission to rescue Estera, her beloved sister…

 

 

 

After a longer walk through the landscapes of this wonderful world Laura and Aurophia reached a lonely tower, standing near the great river. The two friends climbed up the stairs until the top of the tower, reaching an observation platform finally. From this height they could take a look beyond the whole kingdom, and it was really a great sight. But of course not minded to enjoy landscapes now, so her first question to Aurophia after the climb was obvious…

 

 

Laura:

This is really nice to look around here, Aurophia, but I can’t imagine this would be the only reason to lead me here…

 

Aurophia began to smile slightly…

 

Aurophia:

Of course not. We are here to train your abilities, Laura, and this is the best place to start it then. Under normal circumstances this is the only way for you to reach such a height, and in a battle with Maleficent, only being able to use your feet, you will be in a disadvantage then. Because you know Maleficent can use her wings, and this will make her even more dangerous for you. So we should compensate this disadvantage, and getting you to the same level…

 

Laura sighed deeply one time before answering…

 

Laura:

Well, how would we do this? There was a time when I really had wings, in my universe, in another kind of life. But I lost such abilities with entering your universe, for it was one rule to be a normal human being here myself. Though I have magic abilities again meanwhile, I do not have back wings, and flying around is something I am not able to do at all…

 

Aurophia put her head back and also started to smile slightly. She answered Laura with warm and firm voice…

 

Aurophia:

Are you really so sure about that? Indeed, at the beginning there were rules and facts, and you did act as a normal human being then. But over time things changed – as with the falling frontiers of this universe, the shrinking of the power of the lost children, the new growing of your own magic abilities. Now listen into yourself and tell me what this really means then…

 

Laura looked at Aurophia with big eyes, thinking about those words intensely. And indeed, Aurophia was right. Laura could feel it, she really could feel it now. The only remaining limitations were her own doubts, her mind and the limits of her own imagination. But as so often, listening to her heart Laura could feel something whole different once again…

 

Laura shook her head several times, and suddenly she was all smiles. Her next words only were a tender whispering…

 

Laura:

Thank you! Thank you so much, Aurophia. You are such a good friend, and I am sorry if I ever doubted about you. And yes, you are so right, in this case I was only my own worst enemy. The days of limitation are really over since some time, and I simply didn’t notice it. But now I do, and not with simply getting back to the past days again. It is more than this…

 

Laura acted now. She did what her feelings told her, with letting all her magic energies flow inside her body…

 

Laura:

Now look, Aurophia…

 

Only with a finger clicking Laura changed from one moment to the next. Suddenly she had a pair of mighty wings on her back, eagle’s wings. And at once Laura spread those wings to full size...

 

Laura:

I am Laura, the chosen one, and my abilities are not limited. I can and will do what is necessary to succeed this mission, and to save my beloved sister. Will you follow me further on that way, Aurophia?

 

The lost child smiled and nodded with her head…

 

Aurophia:

I will for sure! Then let’s try it, Laura, let us fly over this beautiful country to train your flying abilities again…

 

With those words the chosen daughter of Maleficent raised herself into the air, flying around the tower. And Laura didn’t hesitate, she also jumped up and her wings really carried her into the air…

 

 

It needed some time for Laura to really get back total control and safety in flying through the air, but with a little training at the side of Aurophia it really worked fine in the end. And after spending a longer time in the air the two friends finally finished their training, flying away again from this wonderful place. The direction was now the house of Aurophia, to return home in the end…

 

 

 

It was evening time meanwhile. Laura and Aurophia had reached the house again safely, landing on the roof then... 

 

 

The two girls entered the house, and the first thing to do was informing the fairies at once about the current development. Then it was the time for resting and recovering, of getting mind and thoughts clear again. Laura sat on a wood block in front of the house, talking with Aurophia who stood next to her. The three fairies also were outside the house, in a human size, looking after the laundry. And the evening was about to arrive at this peaceful scene…

 

 

 

 

Some days had passed. Laura had continued her training with Aurophia, until she felt finally prepared to confront Maleficent. She knew that time was short, and the two girls finished the training as soon as possible. And the day of leaving the house finally was there, the day the final confrontation had to start. Maleficent had not shown up again, but certainly she knew about the situation and waited. And now this time of waiting should finally be over…

 

Laura and Aurophia were on their way to the moors then, as Laura wanted to face Maleficent there. The three fairies also joined the companions, but first only in the background. They would be on the scene as soon as necessary, though they still hid at the moment…

 

After a longer walk the two girls reached their first destination. It was the giant barrier around the center of the moors, a giant kind of spike-wall, obviously completely impossible to cross...

 

 

Laura and Aurophia came closer to the barrier only slowly and careful, and standing in front of it finally Laura looked up at it with obvious respect, while it began to rain then. She had a bad feeling about this wall, and Aurophia confirmed those feelings. She spoke to Laura now with low, and also a little bit fearful voice...

 

 

Aurophia:

Please, be careful, Laura! Do not get too close to the wall, and do not touch it at all. This is not only any wall of spikes, it is also poisoned. And believe me, it would kill every human life in a moment, only with a slight touch. This was the perfect protection of the moors from all human life…

 

Laura watched the wall with black look, nodding with her head slowly. Of course she believed Aurophia, and she kept a safe distance to the deadly wall. And she also answered with low voice, as the three fairies arrived at the place at the same time, supporting Laura with their mental energy....

 

 

Laura:

I will be careful for sure. But let’s try to destroy this wall somehow, and I would think our own abilities should help us. What about magic fire, perhaps we could burn our own safe entrance into the wall?

 

Aurophia nodded with her head once…

 

Aurophia:

Well, it is worth a try then…

 

Laura let her energies flow inside, and after some moments she created a magic fire, burning in the air, straight in front of her head. And finally Laura sent a beam of fire against the wall, trying to burn a hole into it. And also Aurophia did the same, combining her own energy with the energy of Laura.…

 

 

It was all useless. After a while the companions ended their magic attack against the wall, noticing they could not even cause the slightest damage in it. And it almost seemed the wall was undestroyable…

 

Laura sighed deeply one time, of course being frustrated at the moment. She had no idea what to do now. But it was Aurophia then who took the floor once more, speaking cheery to the others…

 

Aurophia:

Well, I guess we simply tried the wrong way here. This is my task, for a simple explanation, as I remember now. I was around as Maleficent has built the wall, and she used special magic, the magic of a witch. You, Laura, or the fairies can not reach anything here, but I can. In this world I am also a witch, as the daughter of Maleficent. I am the princess of witches, and I have the force to destroy this wall. Let me show you now, my friends…

 

Laura turned towards Aurophia, looking with big eyes at her. And the young lost child raised her arms now, looking straight at the wall. She let all her own magic energies flow, and she began to speak. This time not with a low voice, as her voice resounded mightily through the air…

 

Aurophia:

The magic of a witch created this wall, as a mother taught her daughter once. A mighty queen edified this deadly protection, a mighty princess destroys it now. So the daughter learned from the queen, and what she built will now lie in ruins. Because this is the will of the princess!

 

Aurophia reacted finally. She sent all her magic against the wall, while she also spoke magic spells in an unknown language. And in fact, the wall reacted now. Suddenly it began to quake, and some moments later it happened. The mighty spikes began to break,  a few ones first, but then more and more. In the end the whole wall shattered, and the parts began to fly upwards into the air. Little by little all spikes began to vanish into thin air finally…

 

 

 

 

It was over then. Laura was still astonished, as she looked into the direction where the wall just still had stood before, and then at Aurophia again. The lost child returned the look and began to smile…

 

Aurophia:

The way is clear now. You see, also a little witch can be helpful sometimes. And now it is good to be the chosen daughter of Maleficent. You will be able to meet her now, for your final battle…

 

Laura nodded with her had and returned the smile. She was really happy now, and of course very thankful…

 

Laura:

I never doubted your abilities, Aurophia. You are a wonderful person and good friend, and I do not want to miss you on this way. Together we will reach our final destination, I do believe so…

 

Aurophia was deeply moved by the words of Laura, and she embraced her for some moments. Then the companions turned towards the new area, as they could enter the center of the moors now. And with Aurophia in the lead, as she knew the moors best, the group continued their journey…

 

 

 

After some time the fellers stopped again. They had reached a special area with a great sight over the further area, and much closer to their final destination now. Standing on a higher hill the way led downwards now, and the whole further area was a mixture between forest, free area and water, the water of a huge lake with multiple branches through the area…

 

 

The little group spoke about the further way forward, as they could feel the presence of Maleficent very close yet. It was clear she was waiting in the moors, and she certainly was aware of her enemies…

 

It was Laura to begin to speak now…

 

Laura:

Well then, my friends, I can feel the presence of Maleficent so clearly yet, and she has no intention to escape from here. On the contrary, she waits for us, being very certain about her own victory. There is no fear at all, only faith. And also nothing evil at all, as I knew before yet. This will not be a simple matter, we really must be so careful. Perhaps all of this is even a trap, I am not sure…

 

The red fairy nodded with her head…

 

Red Fairy:

This would not be a surprise, when you know Maleficent. She may not be evil, but she is very dangerous for sure…

 

Laura sighed deeply one time…

 

Laura:

Yes, her intention to only survive and keep what has been created here, with a lot of followers at her side, even makes her still more dangerous, much more than any simple evil creature out there. I have fought a lot of such evil creatures meanwhile on my long way, but never a person like her. If there would be any chance to avoid this, I would do so at once, but sadly there isn’t…

 

Laura sighed another time, also shaking her head then. And she clenched her fists while speaking to the others again…

 

Laura:

So, let’s talk about our way forward from here. I would recommend our three little fairies should fly around and explore the further environment. So we could perhaps prevent dubious deeds. For the small size of our three friends they could perhaps stay unseen. And if anybody you three discover anything important, please, return immediately and report it to us. Meanwhile Aurophia and I try to also stay unseen as long as possible, while we get further towards the center of the moors, as close as possible to Maleficent. We will decide later then what will be done further, if we hopefully succeed thus far…

 

Laura looked at the young lost child now…

 

Laura:

What do you think, Aurophia? Should we continue like this, or would you suggest something else from here?

 

 

Aurophia shook her head one time, as she returned the look of Laura. And she answered with clear voice at once…

 

Aurophia:

No, Laura, this would also have been my suggestion now. Let’s do it this way, and hope we can reach our destination then…

 

The three little fairies also agreed to the plan and flew away immediately, into different directions from this place. Laura and Aurophia still watched them until they disappeared at the horizon, then Aurophia looked at Laura again. She began to smile slightly, as she spoke once more…

 

Aurophia:

Shall we also leave then, Laura?

 

The mother of all life nodded with her head once, as she answered with low voice and serious look…

 

Laura:

Are you really sure to further accompany me, Aurophia, even if you know it is against your chosen mother now? I really wished I would not have to involve you into this matter, but I have no choice. You do have one, as you still could leave and follow any other way you want…

 

Aurophia shook her head several times…

 

Aurophia:

Laura, believe me, I have made my own choice, and it is definite now. It was a wonderful time at the side of Maleficent, but she is not the same person any longer. I still understand her intention, but it is a decision against all real life, against all my sisters and brothers. And against you and the rest of the kind of our life. I can not let this happen, and your mission is also mine now. I will follow you, as long as you want me at your side…

 

Laura nodded with her head and began to smile slightly. She answered with only low voice once more…

 

Laura:

Thank you, my dear friend…

 

The two girls embraced each other for some moments now, both with closed eyes. But then it was time to continue the journey now, and so they turned towards the valley of the moors…

 

Laura:

This way then, Aurophia…

 

The two friends began to move again finally, and the followed their chosen way down into the valley. And on this way the two companions tried to stay unseen as well as in any way possible…

 

 

 

The two girlfriends walked through a forest part currently, and since a longer time meanwhile. And they always moved forward only slowly, carefully in the cover of the trees. They really did all to avoid being conspicuous, and so far they had been successful...

 

 

There had been hostile patrols yet, in the form of those huge tree creatures, sometimes even riding strange horses as a mixture between plants and boars, but the girls could have stayed unseen so far. But it was obvious, the troops of Maleficent were alerted and patrolling all around. And the companions were aware about the fact that it could only still be a matter of time until they would be discovered. But though of the danger all around, they still believed in their chance…

 

Laura and Aurophia reached another area in the moors, but their further way was blocked here. Covering behind a huge tree, in front of a small pond, the girls saw another patrol of the dangerous tree soldiers, sitting on those strange horses and waiting. And it was impossible to continue from this position without being discovered, so the girls waited. They really only could wait and hope for a wonder, or turn around. But both possibilities were poor options…

 

 

Aurophia whispered into the ears of Laura finally, really being absolute careful to not being discovered…

 

Aurophia:

We must do something now, or this mission ends very sudden. There is no way to pass those soldiers unseen at all…

 

Laura did not answer, but she nodded with her head. And she was already about to act, letting her magic energy flow…

 

Laura:

We will, Aurophia, right now…

 

Laura had also only whispered carefully into the ears of her girlfriend, before she finally acted. She sent magic energy towards the soldiers, unseen energy, hitting the enemies a few moments later…

 

It worked. It really worked, as the whole patrol suddenly decided to leave this place, into the best possible direction then. Laura began to smile slightly, and also Aurophia was deeply relieved, as the enemies finally disappeared. The chosen daughter of Maleficent looked at Laura happily…

 

Aurophia:

Great, Laura, really great! You do have great power, and even in the way to avoid dangerous battles. I am really impressed – once more then. But we should leave now, before further troops arrive…

 

Laura nodded with her head one time…

 

Laura:

Then forward again…

 

The two fellows were on their way again, crossing the small pond safely now and disappearing between further huge trees of this forest part. And the mission could continue again…

 

 

 

Laura and Aurophia had to leave the shielding forest finally, standing on one of the higher hills which surrounded the center of the moors. And it really was a huge area, which the girls could overview now. At this place they could not detect any close enemies, but this peace could also be only deceptive, of course. And Aurophia said what she thought this moment…

 

Aurophia:

Really a wonderful view, Laura, but we should not stay here too long. It is only a short way to the residence of Maleficent in the moors from here now, and I suggest that we continue at once…

 

Laura sighed deeply one time, nodding with her head. She still watched this beautiful scene while she answered…

 

Laura:

Yes, we will! It is only sad that an area like this, looking really so wonderful, is also so dangerous in the same time…

 

The two girls just wanted to continue their way once more, as they received visitors. But no hostile ones this time, as it were the three little fairies. And they reported an important fact. The further way until the residence was safe so far, and the residence itself still empty...

 

 

This was a good news then, and the fairies left again into different directions…

 

Aurophia knew why the residence was empty. Maleficent and her people used to first appear in the darkness at this place, and this was an advantage for the fellows now. But they had to hurry then, as the next evening wasn’t so far away any more. And the girls could look for a good place to wait near the residence now...

 

Laura and Aurophia began to move again, following the hill downwards now, towards the water in the valley. And also Laura could feel the aura of the residence now, the residence of the queen of witches…

 

 

 

Laura and Aurophia really made it safely until their final destination, standing at the residence of Maleficent now. It was a smaller island in the middle of the water, surrounded by natural and artificial rocks, and obviously a meeting place for the queen of witches and her followers. And of course Laura also recognized this place from the movie she watched on Earth once, as it also had not changed in this world. And so far the two girls were still safe, as it was still daylight…

 

 

Laura:

Actually a wonderful place again, but I guess we should not stay here too long again. Evening is coming soon, and we should look for a safe place near to this one, where we can hide until darkness…

 

Aurophia agreed with nodding her head…

 

Aurophia:

Follow me, Laura, I guess I know a good place to wait then. We will wait there until darkness, watching what will happen then. And you may decide when and how you act further then…

 

Laura agreed to this suggestion, and the two girls left the natural residence of Maleficent again. Aurophia led her friend back to where they came from, and into another direction then. In the end they really found a safe place, not too far away from the island, where they also could oversee the residence then. And hidden in the underbrush they waited, waited for the upcoming darkness…

 

 

 

It was nighttime finally. Laura and Aurophia waited patiently, and finally it really happened. Soldiers and followers of the queen of witches appeared, all of them magical beings of different kind, marching towards the island. They took formation along the path to the island, and on the island itself, until Maleficent herself appeared. She walked along the way to her residence slowly and with dignity, first stopping until she reached the two huge rocks, forming the rear border of the residence. From there she spoke to her people…

 

 

Laura and Aurophia could not hear what Maleficent spoke, from the position they watched the scene. But Aurophia turned towards Laura now, speaking to her with whispering voice…

 

Aurophia:

Well, this is what happens all night in the moors. As you see Maleficent is never alone, but also not in her castle. You won’t get a chance like this at all. What do you think now, what should we do next?

 

Laura sighed deeply before answering. She looked at Aurophia with serious eyes, also speaking with whispering voice only then…

 

Laura:

Well, you will do nothing here any more, Aurophia. Your part in this mission must end here, for this final battle is only my task. I will not risk to get you injured in any way, or fight against Maleficent yourself. Not at all…

 

Aurophia wanted to protest immediately, but Laura was faster. She raised her hand and continued speaking at once…

 

Laura:

No, Aurophia, my friend, please, follow my wishes. I am very thankful for all your help, and the help of the fairies, but your part has to end here. You also know it yourself, that is was never planned to involve any lost child into my battles, and of course I will respect this. You know about my power, about my magic, and I will also face this challenge. Trust me, I can handle this…

 

Aurophia took a deep breath…

 

Aurophia:

I know, Laura, but I am fearful. So much depends on it, and I really would like to help you. No matter what any other lost child may think. I would follow you, also into this final battle…

 

 

Laura began to smile slightly and laid her hand onto the shoulder of her girlfriend. She was really deeply move now…

 

Laura:

This is not the end, my friend. No matter what will happen now, we will meet again, for sure. Every ending is also a beginning, a new beginning, I know. Believe in me and my words, believe into my mission. In the end it will be successful, in the end my destiny will find fulfillment…

 

Aurophia had tears in her eyes now, as Laura turned around. She left the safe place finally, walking towards the island again. Aurophia looked after her, with hope and fear in her heart, knowing Laura would now face her final destiny. But somehow those last words of the mother of all life sounded strange in her ears, with an uncertain feeling of something wasn’t right here…

 

Aurophia saw that Laura did not try to hide any more at all. She walked slowly, but bound and determined towards the island, just like as if she wanted to be seen yet from the distance…

 

Aurophia:

Laura, what are you doing…???

 

Auirophia watched this scene with raising fear inside her heart, but she could not do anything about. And indeed, the followers of Maleficent saw the enemy soon, heading onto the island in safe distance then. Maleficent herself also reacted. Sitting on her throne until then, which only appeared and disappeared by her magic, she began to smile satisfied…

 

Maleficent:

Finally, and so it begins – and ends…

 

The queen of witches had only whispered to herself, and she stood up from her throne finally. With only a slight move of her hands she ordered all soldiers to stay back, as she did not need them. Then she walked towards the small path slowly, the path leading down from the island. And Laura, the mother of all life and chosen one, was approaching from the opposite side…

 

 

 

There was no talk at all between Laura and Maleficent, as both women could see the writing on the wall. Laura formed magic energy in her hands, and Maleficent did the same with her green energy. But while the energy of Maleficent increased, the blue energy in the hands of Laura stayed the same…

 

 

Aurophia stared at the scene with wide open eyes and mouth. She understood it now, she understood it all. And as a confirmation Laura suddenly looked back to her, with a slight smile in her face…

 

Aurophia:

Laura, no…

 

The chosen daughter of Maleficent had almost screamed, but she could still control her feelings in time. And so those words were only a shocked whisper, as she knew what happened. For which reasons ever, Laura would not fight against Maleficent at all. And she never had this intention…

 

The queen of witches shot her energy against Laura, and the green energy hit her only one moment later. The attack first ended as Laura was totally covered by the green energy, loosing consciousness instantly. Then she was raised into the air, floating there across the ground. And finally she began to fly away slowly, towards the residence of Maleficent, pulled by her energy. And the queen of all witches finally triumphed over her final enemy…

 

Aurophia followed the development totally shocked. She could still not believed what had happened, and why Laura had been defeated without the slightest resistance. This could simply not be true. And though it was…

 

The lost girl did not watch the scene any further then, as the final battle was finally over. And there was nothing Aurophia still could do about, not now, and not at this sad place. So she made her decision to leave the place. And with one last look at the depressing scene Aurophia jumped into the air and flew away…

 

 

 

The residence of Maleficent, and the place of her biggest triumph. The mighty queen sat on her throne again, while her followers stood in a circle on the island, around the whole area. Laura still floated in the air, holding a position in front of the throne, still covered by the green energy. And finally Maleficent spoke to her followers then, with a voice full of joy and satisfaction…

 

 

Maleficent:

My dear followers, it is done now finally. The enemy who threatened our world and lives is defeated finally. She will never threaten us again, and the final and definite victory is our. There will be a big celebration soon, I will call you then again. But now, leave here again, return to your homes. And be joyful, as this is a wonderful day for us all. It will not be forgotten in eternity, and our world will survive. This is what I can tell you now, for sure…

 

Maleficent did not wait until the followers began to lave the island, she acted herself. The green energy around Laura began to increase, filling the whole place bit by bit. And in the end the energy infolded Laura and Maleficent, and both disappeared in it. A few moments later the green energy also vanished into thin air, and with the leaving followers of Maleficent the residence remained empty in the end. Just as if nothing important had happened here…

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maleficent appeared again, in some distance to her residence, but still somewhere in the moors. She stood motionless, with lowered head, as Laura also appeared again in front of the queen. The green energy was gone now, and Laura had lost her capuchin. She laid across the ground again, unconscious, in a beautiful yellow dress. Blue magic energy swirled around Laura now…

 

Maleficent:

It was too easy. Why did you not really tried to fight me? It makes no sense. Or did you know yet you had no chance against me? But however, it is over now. Finally over for all times. I did not want to do this, but I had to. I could not let it happen that you destroy our world and all life on it, and the whole parallel universe in addition. Under different circumstances we could have been allies, and maybe even friends, but our destiny chose it different. Too bad…

 

A raven flew towards Laura and Maleficent, coming from the sky. It landed on the ground near Maleficent, and in the next moment the animal changed. It transformed into a human, a male human. Maleficent did not look up, but of course she knew who had arrived now…

 

 

Maleficent:

Diaval, finally! Sadly you missed the big moment, but it is over now. The battle is over, and it was short. My magic energy defeated the enemy, and even easier than I expected. Now I do what has to be done, the green spell made her unconscious, the blue spell will fulfill the work. Now she will fall into eternal sleep, as Aurora slept this way before. The only difference, this time it will be eternal…

 

Diaval nodded with his face once…

 

Diaval:

Good work, my queen, I never doubted you would win. And what will it be further, what will you do with her afterwards?

 

Maleficent sighed deeply one time…

 

Maleficent:

The battle is over, but not my own conflict. There is still work to do, but not here. And not now. We will return to the castle, for the last fight has to be done there. And you know what I mean…

 

 

Diaval took a deep breath…

 

Diaval:

Sadly, yes. Should we leave then, I mean, when your spell is done. I will stay at your side if you want to…

 

Maleficent did not answer any more, but nodded with her head. Diaval could see she was not enjoying her victory, not at all. On the one hand for the battle she was forced to do, on the other hand for the battle still to fight. And this would not be an easy one, not at all then…

 

Malefcient acted finally, and the little group simply vanished into thin air. A few moments later they appeared again, just in front of the huge castle of the queen of witches. Diaval and Maleficent walked slowly across the drawbridge. Laura floated in front of them, still covered by the blue energy. And like this the little group finally entered the castle…

 

 

 

 

Three days had passed since the dramatic events at the residence of Maleficent in the moors. And still it seemed as if nothing particular had happened before, as a strange quietness lay over the whole kingdom. Most inhabitants simply followed their normal daywork, and the troops, patrolling through the areas, had been reduced to a normal size. Also the castle of the queen was not particularly protected, except the normal guards as usual. And so it simply seemed to be a normal day in the kingdom, but most of the inhabitants knew it better, of course…

 

One special room in the royal castle. It was a splendid bedroom, used by Aurora a longer time before, although not voluntarily back then. It was the room where she slept the sleep of death, the cursed sleep of never waking up again, the eternal sleep, from which she was only released by Maleficent herself once, at least in the movie on Earth Laura had known herself…

 

This bed of sadness had been empty for a long time, but no longer now. Laura laid in it now, sleeping the same sleep like Aurora before, with no chance to ever wake up herself again. She was still alive, at least somehow, being in a dimension between life and death. She had been cursed by Maleficent, for an unknown reason without any resistance, and the final battle, as well as the hope of so many lives, was over now. The battle was lost, and so was all hope of those who had believed into the chosen one. Forever, as it seemed…

 

 

It had also been a strange experience for Maleficent herself to enter this bedroom again the first time at all after the events with Aurora, and after placing Laura in the bed the queen had not visited the room again since now. Laura stayed alone in her sleep of death, with no visitor at all…

 

 

It changed now, finally. The doors to the bedroom opened the first time again since Laura had been placed in the bed. And indeed, it was Maleficent, entering the bedroom once more now. She hesitated for a few moments at the door, but then she really entered with a deep breath…

 

The queen of witches crossed the room, placing between the bed and the rear window then. There she waited, without looking into the face of Laura at all. The time was right now, the time for the final confrontation, and she was prepared. But first another visitor attended upon the queen. It was Diaval, entering the room now, and remaining at the side of the bed with Laura. The loyal servant of Maleficent seemed worried, and he began to speak now…

 

Diaval:

Your Highness, I know what will be happening now, and I hope you won’t mind if I tell you my own opinion in this matter?

 

Maleficent shook her head once…

 

Maleficent:

Of course not, Diaval! You make speak freely as usual, though I have an idea yet what your next words may be about…

 

Diaval sighed deeply one time and lowered his head. Without looking up again he began to speak to his mistress again…

 

Diaval:

Yes, I am concerned. We both know what will happen, as your daughter did not show up  since your victory again. But she is here now, I know, and she will no longer avoid the confrontation. We also know she has changed affiliation, and we also know, she is powerful. I am really worried that she may attack you, we can not trust her any more. Your victory may not change anything, and I would rather recommend to capture her before she gets a chance to reach you…

 

 

Maleficent shook her head several times, and she even began to smile slightly. The queen answered with low voice now…

 

Maleficent:

I appreciate your worries around me, but this is completely unnecessary. I know Aurophia had lost her way, and I know the reasons. But I still do trust in her, an she will not attack me at all…

 

Diaval was confused and shrugged his shoulders…

 

Diaval:

How can you be so sure about that? Aurophia has betrayed you, as she helped the chosen one in her mission against you. How can you be convinced she means no danger to you, especially because of your victory before?

 

Maleficent sighed deeply now…

 

Maleficent:

Because she is my daughter and ever will be. She may have been convinced by the ideas of the chosen one, and by her own emotions, but I know and feel she still loves me. As she always did, and as I do as well. Nothing will change this ever, no matter which differences may be between us otherwise. And so she will find back on the right way finally, as I believe in her…

 

Diaval nodded with his head…

 

Diaval:

This is of course your decision, and your faith. I hope so much you will not be disappointed in the end. I really do…

 

With those words and a deep bow in front of his queen Diaval finally turned around and left the room again. As he was gone Male4ficent shook her head again, whispering to herself now…

 

Maleficent:

She will not disappoint me. She never will…

 

The queen of all witches closed her eyes now, trying to control her own emotions, as they also were in a little disturbance now. And so she kept waiting, waiting for the arrival of her daughter finally…

 

 

 

And it happened. It really happened. Aurophia also was prepared now for this final meeting with her chosen mother, and she had not had any trouble to get into the castle unseen then. Now she entered the bedroom finally, bound and determined to meet Maleficent there…

 

 

 

Aurophia stopped in some distance to the bed of Laura. She die not look at Maleficent first, but at the sleeping Laura, and her face showed all her emotions in this sad and dark moment. It was hard for the lost child to see this final result again, to face the end of her own hopes now. This was the reason she had needed some days before entering the castle again, and meet her own final confrontation. And after some time she was prepared, as she could look up then, straight into the face of her chosen mother. And it was Maleficent, seeing this sad and serious face of her daughter, who took the floor first now…

 

 

Maleficent:

So then, here you are again finally, my daughter, at this sad day for both of us. I know why you did what you have done, and I even understand your reasons. The chosen one could convince so many on her long way, and under different circumstances I might have been a follower as well. But in this case, and you know it, I simply had no chance, to save our kind of life, our worlds, and the whole parallel universe I believe in. We both only followed our heart in the end, as it really was nothing evil at all. We fought for our own confidence, and we both now have to pay the prize for it. I myself will have to live eternally with this guilt, to have cursed somebody who I rather should have loved, somebody not evil at all, and somebody who now must sleep eternally for our own survival. You however have betrayed me, changed your firm opinion and helped my opponent to defeat me, to defeat your own mother. Normally this would be something to not forgive you at all, and something to cast you out of my kingdom forever, and break away from our relationship…

 

The queen of witches took a deep breath, closing her eyes for some moments, before she continued again with open eyes once more…

 

Maleficent:

But I can not do this. I can even not be angry with you at all, as I do understand you, and the only thing I can offer now is forgiving you. And offering you to stay at my side, if you still want it, as this is something you must decide. You must tell me on the other hand, if you conversely can forgive me what I had to do, if there is a place in your heart to also understand me, and if we could find a new way together, to continue our way in common…

 

 

Aurophia had listened to the words of Maleficent with lowered head again, but now she looked up once more. She could not find any smile in those depressing moments, when her own emotions were in such a deep motion, and where a battle was raging somewhere deep in her heart. And so it still needed some time until the young girl could speak herself, with low and sad voice…

 

Aurophia:

This is in fact a very sad moment for both of us, as we are just standing on different sides, and actually would be enemies. Indeed I love this girl, lying cursed and helpless in front of me now, with no chance to wake up again, as I know you never will let this happen then. Of course I understand your intention, as we spoke about for such a long time before, but my mind changed. You know it and you said it, and I do not feel guilty about at all. Also I had no fear to show up here again, also if I was aware of the fact you could punish me in any way you wanted, but in the end, yes, mother, I can not deny that I simply still love you. I believe I always will, no matter what stands between us. But there is more, much more, and if yo0u let me I want to speak to you about. It is important for me, but your decision then…

 

Maleficent nodded with her head, looking straight into the face of her daughter as she answered her…

 

Maleficent:

Thank you for your open words, and thank you for not hating me now at all. And yes, of course, you may speak to me about anything you want, as it always was. You are my daughter, and you will be it forever…

 

 

Aurophia took a deep breath and nodded with her head once. She sorted her own feelings and thoughts first, before she began to speak again. And once more with a low, but this time also firm voice…

 

Aurophia:

Mother, I truly have been on a wrong way, really totally, as I had lost my own faith into who I really am. I think you know it yourself meanwhile, though we never spoke about, but I am not an artificial character like you and the others, created by the lost children once. This whole world, with all artificial characters in it, was my creation, and my idea first, and also the person I am now, the chosen daughter at your side. It is almost paradox, but you were artificial and are real now, while I was real first and acted like artificial then. I was not true to you and not to myself, and I have left my own way and destiny, until now. Until the chosen one came and reminded me at this past, and at my true life and destiny. And now I have to express it in words for the very first time in front of you, that I am a lost child myself…

 

Maleficent did not answer as Aurophia kept silence for some moments, but she nodded with her head at least. It was not really a surprise, as Aurophia had thought it for some time yet before, her chosen mother knew the truth yet. And so the lost child now continued with her speech…

 

Aurophia:

And now, in the end, I must admit, all of this is wrong here now. And I can not deny that it is also my fault, because I left the right way for several reasons. The creation and beauty of this world, the love to the wonderful creatures on it, and the whole story development, all of this made me dream too much, and forget about my true destiny. And not least you, of course, the love to a chosen mother, as I missed my real mother for such a long time yet, and it was like fulfilling all my own dreams. But this fulfillment was charged to the debit of all other lost children, of their mission, and of everything we believed in so far. Not to talk about all further real life out there in the second universe. And this blame weighs heavily now, when I see the chosen one, this wonderful girl of a heavenly origin, lying there in eternal sleep…

 

Aurophia shook her head several times and paused for some moments, but she continued with her speech at once then…

 

Aurophia:

All of us, all lost children, did not really understand what power was in our hands, as we once got the possibility to create a whole and safe universe, a safe haven for all suffering children ever on Earth, to live a different life then and finally fulfill all our dreams and imaginations. It was a kind of compensation for all we had to endure, through all the centuries on Earth, as mankind never learned anything in all that time, when they rather tried to destroy their world and themselves, always at the charge of the weakest and most innocent, of us, the children. And now we had the force to change it all, and for such a long time we lives our own dreams, as we created the perfect universe only for us children, with such a lot of worlds in it. And each world was a fulfillment of dreams, for one or multiple children, with all created characters there. Characters like you, as artificial life, never meant to live eternally, as we always knew all things would end some day. More than anything else it was our mission to prepare the way for the chosen one, as we knew it from the beginning, she would come. The worlds, a lot of them, were also made for her, to lead her on the right way of her destiny, and to give her chance to find the final truth then. And while all children always obeyed the rules, I forgot about them, living my very own dream suddenly, and loving my own creation too much, so I didn’t want to release it again. A horrible mistake, which now destroyed the true dream and mission of all other lost children forever…

 

Aurophia shook her head once more several times, and she sighed deeply then, before she continued again…

 

Aurophia:

Yes, you are not artificial any more, as you got your own mind and true power, and your plan was perfect now. You knew about the two threats for you, from the chosen one on the one hand, and from the Lord of Hell on the other hand. Now you knocked off tow of your enemies, with the only chance you had, while not killing Laura, but letting her sleep forever, also the Lord of Hell can not invade this universe at all. The frontiers are open indeed, but the master of all evil is bound to his own word and hope. He can not act as long as there is hope for the final victory, the victory in a whole other dimension, where this one has no meaning at all. As long as Laura lives he will not do anything, only if she dies and hope dies with her forever, then the armies of hell would conquer all things, all life and every single world. You knew that, and this was your plan to save your own life and world, and your eternal reign on it. And I supported you some time, a fact not to be possible to correct any more at all now…

 

Aurophia had avoided the eyes of her chosen mother so far, but now she looked straight into them, bound and determined…

 

Aurophia:

It was all too late to understand. The chosen one, this beautiful being, never intended to fight with you at all, mother. The energy in her hands, it was only a deception, to make you end this alleged battle, and she simply let you win at last. I know it, and you know it too. Laura can never attack any being at all who is not a creature of pure evil, and so this “battle” was decided yet before it ever began. This was no victory, it only was the logical ending of our own failure. And I can not live with this guilt, not now and not in the future. The story ends for me now, as I will leave your kingdom and never return. I also can not fight with you, as little as I would be able to correct this mistake, and so I can only go away, forever. I will find a new place to live somewhere else, to live there in complete isolation, and atone for my offend. I do not condemn you, mother, as you really only did what was your own faith, and the responsibility for all simply is on my side. If I had not left the right way, forgotten my duty, controlled all things and not let this happen, then all things would look different now…

 

Aurophia felt tears in her eyes now, and she did not try to hold them back. And so they began to run down her cheeks. Maleficent had lowered her own head meanwhile, not showing her own feelings…

 

Aurophia:

This is the end of our relationship, mother. Though of all I still love you for all you gave to me before, but I can not stay here any longer now. This is the end of my way, now and forever. Farewell, My Queen, farewell, mother. May you enjoy your victory with your other followers now, I can not join this any longer…

 

With those determined words Aurophia turned around finally. And she began to move to leave the room quickly. Sadness overwhelmed the lost child now, and she really began to cry, for the end of her own dreams and the guilt on her shoulders. But Maleficent reacted now, only with two words…

 

Maleficent:

Aurophia, please, wait…

 

The young girl stopped, but she did not turn around again. Maleficent began to speak immediately, and Aurophia only listened. At least she decided to hear the last words of her chosen mother…

 

Maleficent:

Aurophia, my beloved daughter, I am so sorry. I am really serious about this, you have always been my daughter, and will be it forever. I do understand you and your intention, and yes, I did not want to see the truth and reality at all. After getting my own free mind,  and after the possibility to control my own destiny, and those of all other artificial lives, I created this rebellion. In my own heart I knew, I really always knew that it was the wrong way, but I wouldn’t listen. I refused the truth and closed my heart, only working hard at my own plan to survive. I even thought I had convinced you, always knowing about the fact who you really were. But it didn’t matter with you at my side. And I never hated the chosen one, I only feared her. I feared her for my very own selfish reasons, though her presence, yet from a far distance, was such a good one. I one I would have loved under different circumstances. And yes, I know this was no real battle. I could feel the love of this girl even in these moments, as she never was about to fight me. She simply let me win, and it is the truth, that my heart broke in the moment of my victory. It was no good feeling at all, not for one single moment. On the contrary, I even hated myself then, and I was not able to see my own image in a mirror any longer then. I have made such a bad mistake, only for saving my own life and reign, as well as my followers. And I know I have sacrificed all other lives therefore, as well as the life of my own beloved daughter. No loving mother ever would do something like this, and the only person to be guilty, to be blamed here, is me. At least look into my heart and hear my true voice. Feel my honest emotions to see my words are true. You may hate and disown me, I accept this for sure. But please, believe me, I regret so much what I have done, now, though it is too late…

 

Aurophia turned around, looking into the face of Maleficent again. And she could really see and feel it, the queen of witches was really herself again, the woman from the time with Aurora, who now knew about her mistake and regretting it so much. And the lost child stepped closer again, in front of the bed with Laura at the opposite side, where she spoke herself again now…

 

Aurophia:

I am surprised, and glad about your decision. You are the real Maleficent again, the woman I chose for my mother, and the mother I love. I forgive you, as I can do so now, and perhaps it is not too late yet. Perhaps we can still save Laura, if you really want it. But are you really sure about? Would you bring her back to full life, even for the prize to loose your own in the end? For her, the heavenly chosen one, for me, your beloved daughter, and for all other real living persons?

 

Maleficent still stood at the opposite side of the bed with lowered head and sad face, nodding with her head several times…

 

Maleficent:

What else would be true love if not dying for the own daughter if necessary? I have been on a wrong way, and I have been lost for a while like you before your way. But your words woke me up again finally, and now I will do all what is possible to help you. If we still can bring Laura back, then it shall happen…

 

Aurophia began to smile slightly, as she saw the hidden tears in the eyes of her mother, tears of blame and sorrow…

 

Aurophia:

We will try, mother, and I know you can do it. You have done it yet before, with Aurora, as the kiss of true love can finally change all. Won’t you think this love can defeat every spell, and also here?

 

Maleficent shook her head sadly…

 

Maleficent:

I am not sure, my daughter. In my blindness before I considered this, and I even enhanced the spell this time. For the case I would have a weak moment at any time later, and so I am not sure. Anyway, I can’t do it this time. Those feelings I have for you, they are not as strong for her. But there is somebody else who can do it. You have those feelings, as you love her like a real sister…

 

Aurophia nodded with her head, looking into the face of Laura with churning emotions. Maleficent was right, in this case it was her task now. Aurophia herself had those strong feelings, the feelings of true and powerful love. And only she could still help Laura, and perhaps wake her up again. And the young lost girl slowly stepped closer the headboard of the bed…

 

Aurophia:

Yes, mother, it is true. I love her as you say, as a real sister, and as the chosen one, sent by heaven. This is real love, as my heart suffers so much seeing her lying in this horrible spell. Now the sleep shall end, finally…

 

Aurophia took a deep breath, with closing her eyes for some moments. Then she was prepared, and her head was coming closer to the head of the sleeping Laura. The young girl felt her heart beating so fast now, when even swallowing was hard then. And finally Aurophia closed her eyes again, as her lips were almost about to touch the forehead of the sleeping Laura…

 

 

 

 

Aurophia really was so much excited to get this close to Laura, feeling her heavenly and powerful pre4sence also in the cursed sleep. Her eyes still were closed, as the lips finally really touched the forehead of the chosen one. And it was only a very shy and gentle touch, but with all the love and feelings the young lost child had inside her big and open heart. It was only for one moment, but a moment of eternity for Aurophia. And even still much more than this…

 

The young girl drew her head back again slowly. And she was totally moved inside, as this kiss had not only been a one-way act. Though Laura was not aware of herself Aurophia also had sensed her incredible love, really the love for all life, something she had never sensed before…

 

Aurophia opened her eyes again finally, and they were filled with tears now. The young girl did not try to hold them back, and they began to run down her cheeks. She whispered to Laura now…

 

Aurophia:

Please, Laura, wake up again…

 

Maleficent was also deeply moved by the real love she could feel her. And this love also

was inside of herself now, inside her heart. She hoped so much Aurophia would be successful then, but of course there were still doubts and fears. And so Maleficent did not raise her head again so far...

 

Aurophia went back to the other end of the bed, seeing it first what happened then. And it was so incredible, so wonderful, that she was like ossified first. With wide open eyes and mouth…

 

Laura opened her eyes again. Slowly, but really true. She seemed a little bit disoriented at first, but as she got sight of Aurophia then the memories returned again. And Laura began to smile happily…

 

 

Laura could not speak again at once now, but she could at least whisper one word. It flew through the room slightly…

 

Laura:

Aurophia…

 

The young lost child began to smile happily, and in this moment also Maleficent got aware of what had happened. She saw the awakened Laura, and also her face showed a happy smile now. But it was her chosen daughter who spoke first then, being moved to tears now…

 

 

Aurophia:

Laura, finally, you are really back again! I am so happy, and my feelings are so in motion now! It is simply so good to see you awake again, and hope lives once more now, with you…

 

Laura answered her young friend, but she could still not speak with normal voice again. Instead it was a tender whispering once more, but both Aurophia and Maleficent understood every single word…

 

Laura:

Thank you, my dear friend! I always believed in you, as I could read in your heart, which is so full of true love. I knew you would not let me die, never ever. But besides that…

 

Laura turned her head towards Maleficent now, while she continued speaking to both persons then…

 

Laura:

...I could also feel the heart of you, Maleficent. Still an artificial created life, with an own mind now, you never were evil. You never were an enemy, though your wish to save your life captured you. But I could feel it in my own heart, your new true self did want to sacrifice me for the prize of all true life, and for the prize of your own chosen daughter. Even then I could feel your true love to her – and even to me. And as there was nothing evil in you at all, I could not fight out this battle. I trusted in both of you, to find to each other again, beyond all differences, on the basic of your love. And I was not wrong, this love woke me up again now…

 

Maleficent shook her head several times, being so much impressed and moved inside herself now. And as she spoke then it happened with low voice only, and also with tears in her eyes then…

 

Maleficent:

You are an incredible being, Laura, really incredible! I have been on a wrong way for a while, as I confessed to Aurophia yet, and I also tell it to you. The love of Aurophia pulled me back from this wrong way, but also the love in you. I could not continue this, even for the prize of my life now. But if you and Aurophia will live, then I can die happily after all. This is the only right way, and I am following it now. This is what you may remember about me…

 

Laura nodded with her head slightly…

 

Laura:

And I will, Maleficent! And so my journey really ends now, at the final point of my long way. I am prepared to meet my final destiny now, and the final truth I searched for such a long time. It is in me, also with the help of both of you, and I know, I owe so much to you. Both of you…

 

Laura sighed deeply one time…

 

Laura:

Thank you so much...

 

Laura finally sat up in her bed, taking a very deep breath now. And she could get onto her feet again afterwards, first still a little bit shakily, but soon safe on her feet again. She embraced Aurophia, and also Maleficent, and after some time they left the bedroom together finally…

 

 

 

The throne room of the huge castle, the castle of Maleficent, the queen of all witches. Normally it was full of life, and of course attendants were going in and out there regularly. But not now…

 

Only a small group had assembled in the throne room, for a last, but necessary farewell. Maleficent herself stood in front of her throne, with Aurophia, her chosen daughter, to her right. To the left, but in a little distance, stood Diaval, watching the scene with serious face. And in the air, above Maleficent, were the three little fairies, also watching what was going on now…

 

Laura also was present in the throne room, standing in some distance to the throne, looking at her friends in front of her. It was not an easy moment for her, as she knew the writing on the wall. The journey, the really longest journey in her whole existence, finally ended now. And she had to leave her friends soon, with an unknown next destination then…

 

It was Aurophia to speak first now, looking at Laura with sad eyes then. She really had to fight with her tears…

 

Aurophia:

This is a sad moment for all of us, Laura. Maleficent for the blame she is responsible for, and I for the unavoidable farewell to follow now. Your journey is over, and the mission almost completed. Another one is waiting for you now, yet since such a long time, to lead you further from here, until your final fulfillment. But before this happens, there is one last matter to give you an answer now, though you waited patiently without asking Maleficent so far. So, do it now…

 

Laura nodded with her head and looked at the queen of witches, who returned this look understandingly. And Laura began to speak at once, trying to keep her emotions under control…

 

Laura:

I guess you also know the question yet, Maleficent. So, please, tell me now, what really happened to Aurora, the girl who lived with you a longer time? Her real name is Estera, and she is my true sister…

 

Maleficent nodded with her head once…

 

 

Maleficent:

Yes, I know. I realized it one day, that Aurora wasn’t herself, but another being, playing her role. I thought she was a lost child first, but then I realized it by the mighty aura she presented. Your blood is her blood, your aura is also hers. But if you are concerned, you can calm down again, as I really not laid a finger on her at all. She was no danger for me, and I accepted her presence, for it also mad sure for me you really would appear here. My plan at this time was only against you. But one day she was suddenly gone, and I have no idea where or why. Nobody could tell anything about, nobody ever saw her again. To not make people worried I created the news about her voluntarily leave into another kingdom, to merry a prince there and live with him. And this is really the truth, Laura…

 

The mother of all life nodded with her head, as she could feel the truth in the words of the queen of witches. And Maleficent continued one time more, with low and sad voice then…

 

Maleficent:

I really wished I could tell you more now, Laura, but I can’t. The destiny of your sister is unresolved, but perhaps you should ask her, who follows now to meet you. The one Aurophia just told you about. Because I guess she has intervened here for unknown reasons…

 

Aurophia nodded with her head confirming…

 

Aurophia:

Yes, this is even likely, and if you now pass your last trial, you will also certainly get all your still missing answers. This is for sure, and all lost children know about this fact since the beginning…

 

Laura looked at Aurophia with wide eyes…

 

Laura:

Okay, and who is “her”…?

 

Aurophia:

This is something to find out yourself soon. And though it is painful now, we must say farewell then. Your time on our word ends, and I only can wish you all the best, and the final success…

 

Laura began to smile slightly…

 

Laura:

Thank you so much, Aurophia, my dear friend…

 

Laura went to her girlfriend and embraced her firmly, standing there for several minutes then. Afterwards Laura also embraced Maleficent, before the time to leave finally was there. Diaval transformed into a raven now and flew to Maleficent, sitting on her magic wand. All persons except Laura began to shine, and this strange light got brighter and brighter steadily. And then the whole room was filled with bright light, also getting brighter continuously. Laura knew it happened now, as all matter vanished into thin air finally. And she was transported to a new place, an unknown place, to meet an anonymous person there...

 

 

 

 

 

The end of chapter 10…

 

…but to be continued in chapter 11…