Maleficent One Shots

Suitors

After days of thinking, Maleficent finally made the decision of going with her people and leaving the Moors in the protection of Aurora. She was given the largest cave in the high cliffs. To them, she was their queen and she deserved only the best in everything. Including the best suitors in the clan. Every eligible male was a flutter over her. Giving her gifts of jewelry and dresses. Maleficent of course, unaware of their recruits. Didn't know what was going on. She only got a simple hint when one of the males got dangerously close to her. She pushed him away with her magic and flew off. She landed swiftly on a cliff ledge where an elder seemed to live. " My queen. What seems to be the matter?", she questioned in worry. " All of the males won't leave me alone. It's been 2 weeks! No matter how many times I kick them out. They manage to return...", she said in a low voice as she explained further . The elder listened to her with a small smile. It was the same every year for faes who came of age during the spring. Obviously, Maleficent was no adolescent but all of this was new to her. "My Queen, the males are simply trying to prove their worth. It is mandatory that the Phoenix procreates to create a stronger lineage... I know that our ways are new to you child. Take your time. ", the elder explained and her wisdom was shown with her words of kindness. Maleficent's wings ruffled a little as she bowed her head in respect.

The rest of the afternoon and evening was spent in silence. The males as usual danced in front of her to catch her attention but she payed them little attention. These were the exact same males who had given her gifts. They were multiple fey males from the tundra, the forest, the jungle and the desert. Each one with their own unique courting dance but she was uninterested. Then, one of them got her attention. He was a younger fey from the forest, about the age of 24. The young male had darker than night, wings. He wore a mask made of wood that resembled a familiar creature, a raven. He danced to the rhythm of the drum and he held onto his wings with his hands as he danced. He tilted his head to the sides and flapped his wings. Maleficent felt lost in the dance as the male in front of her brought her memories of a friend that she missed so much.

That night, when no one was looking. She sneaked out, she needed to get away from all the rituals and suitors. It was all too much and she missed her simple life. It was less chaotic times back then but things were different now. She flew down to the Moors and the calm river made her relax almost instantly. Her wings loose and no longer tense as they dragged along the grass. All the creatures noticed her presence from a distance and gave word to their guardian. Many flying faeries circle around her as she caught sight of the throne. Seated on the throne was the creature that she had been waiting a long time to see. Their eyes locked and there was no words needed. Maleficent walked towards him and bowed to him. He on the other hand, was glued to the spot. He was shocked to see her in the Moors, despite being told of her arrival. She took noticed of his state and went to him. She lifted his head up with her fingers and a hand went through his hair. He blinked twice before trying to form the words to speak to her. " Maleficent", he whispered. She lovingly touched his face upon hearing her name. Their heads united as they shared the air, " Hello Diaval". He shivered under her touch and knew for a fact that this was not just another dream. Their closeness, allowing them to take in each other's natural scent. She moved her head back a little and looked down for a moment. She was asking for permission and he nodded reassuringly. The fey sat on his lap and rested her head on his chest, mindful on her horns. He rested his head on her shoulder as to comfort her. She let her guard down with him as he touched her wings gently. They had been separated for 9 months due to responsibilities. They stayed like that all night, holding on to each other as it was her wish. " Malifacent? It's nearly morning. It is time for me to go on patrol and you to return", he said softly. She looked up to him and agreed that it was time.

She believes that her absence during the night would go unnoticed but she was wrong. The entire clan looked for her for most of the night. The search only stopped when they caught sight of her returning. The next weeks came as the others with multiple males visiting at all hours of the day. It was the end of the 12th week when the visits from males came to a stop. On that same week, many of the clans female feys who had mates, came to her cave. They bathed her, brushing her hair and styled it down. She was dressed in a with a loss dress that matched the shde of her wings. Gold was wrapped around her horns in thin parts. Her feathers were groomed to perfection. She was taken down to the place in which the males had danced. All 20 males stood in a row and bowed before her. The elder who had spoken to her previously was sitting beside a tree. " Greetings my queen. The courting rituals have ended. Now you must choose. One who you wish to unite your life too. It is not easy but remember, choose wisely. We mate for life. By the next star shine you must choose your mate", the elder said in a strong but soft voice. That entire day was spent with the elder who taught her about their ways and the right way to raise children. " Does the male have to be part of the clan?", she asked in fear. Before the elder could respond, one of the males answered for her. " Of course! Our kind is going extinct and it is crucial that we all mate", he said with his head held high. The elder on the other hand fell angry, " Silence! Get back in line!". The male bit his tongue and returned. The elder walked with Maleficent, " He is right you know. We must all mate but your heart is not within the clan. Your lack of interest shows in your eyes child". Maleficent knew well that the elder was right, her interest was somewhere else. " How do I know if he is the right one and can he be of different species", she questioned. The elder came to a stop and looked at her, " You'll know he is right for you because he'll show you. He will be there for you when you need him. He'll be anything for you, a friend or a protector. He will do what is right at all coasts and will make great sacrifices for those he holds dear. He'll put his life on the line for you and most of all, when you are around this person. You can let your guard down with him, allow him to see the side of you that others don't see. Apart from species, as long as he has magic and are able to mate. Disregard what others tell you Maleficent. Listen only to me, it matters not if he has horns, wings or is part of the clan. What maters most is what you feel inside", she said calmly as the little ones ran about.