Timeless Bonds

Bonus 4: villainous

Weeks turned into months, and months into years, with Blanc transforming from a tentative newcomer into a fully-fledged member of the villains' inner circle. Her once-innocent demeanor became a potent weapon, her ability to manipulate and deceive growing more refined with each passing day. It began with simple tricks-playing with the hearts of unsuspecting princes, making them fall for her charms only to ruthlessly crush their spirits when Hook and Morgie came around to claim their prize.

As her confidence grew, so did her schemes. Blanc learned to exploit the weaknesses of others, using her beauty and seemingly vulnerable nature to gain the trust of those who were once her enemies. She would feign remorse, spinning tales of loneliness and regret, convincing even the most skeptical to lower their guard. Once they were ensnared in her web, believing they had found an ally or even a reformed villain, she would strike.

Blanc led many princes and princesses into traps, using the secrets they had confided in her against them. Her cruelty knew no bounds; she relished the betrayal, the look of horror and confusion on their faces as they realized they had been deceived. Some of her schemes were elaborate, involving layers of deception that left her victims reeling.

One of her most audacious plots was nearly becoming the queen of the Beast's kingdom. She had woven a story so compelling that even the Beast, usually so discerning, was on the verge of making her his queen. She played the part perfectly, pretending to be the misunderstood villainess who had seen the error of her ways. But Belle, ever watchful and wise, uncovered the truth just in time, presenting undeniable proof of Blanc's treachery and saving the Beast from her clutches. Before helping him transform back into a human.

Hook and Morgie, her loyal boyfriends, were well aware of Blanc's exploits. They reveled in her cunning and supported her every move. That's not to say they didn't get jealous from time to time. The sight of her with another, even if it was part of a plan, stirred possessive instincts within them. But rather than causing strife, their jealousy only fueled their desire to torment the good guys even more. They found satisfaction in knowing that while others might fall for Blanc's charms, she was ultimately theirs-and they were more than happy to make any prince or princess who thought otherwise pay dearly.

Blanc's transformation was complete. No longer the naïve girl she once was, she had embraced her dark side fully, becoming a master manipulator, a villainess who left a trail of broken hearts and shattered dreams in her wake. The villains had gained a powerful new ally, and the heroes had a new enemy to fear.

But that wasn't even the worst thing Blanc had done. As many knew, Merlin had once bested Madam Mim's wand in their long-standing rivalry. Madam Mim, a wicked and mischievous witch, was Merlin's arch-enemy. Their conflict was rooted in their opposing natures: while Merlin embodied wisdom, order, and good, Mim thrived on chaos, destruction, and evil.

Mim's goal was to undermine Merlin and surpass him, seeing him as a significant obstacle to her dark ambitions. Their magical confrontations highlighted their clashing philosophies, with Mim's unpredictable and destructive magic frequently opposing Merlin's more disciplined and strategic approach.

After a particularly fierce battle, Merlin deemed Madam Mim's wand too dangerous to leave in circulation. To prevent it from causing further harm, Merlin sealed it away in a hidden, enchanted vault, protected by powerful spells known only to him. The wand remains dormant, a potent relic of dark magic waiting for someone daring or reckless enough to seek it out.

Maleficent and Blanc embarked on a daring adventure to locate Madam Mim's wand, a quest driven by Blanc's desire to harness even greater power. The wand, a formidable artifact from the dark past of Madam Mim, was well-guarded and hidden in a series of enchanted vaults and traps. For this formidable task, they relied heavily on Maleficent's own scepter, a dark staff crowned with a menacing orb that symbolized her immense authority and magic.