Once Upon A Time (A Bal fanfiction)

Chapter 16: Hidden Secrets

Mal POV

I remembered something. If there was any place that the villains could not destroy, it was the Forest of Whispers. In it, there is a waterfall. And not just any waterfall. The waters are charged up with the dreams and wishes of fairytale characters. I rushed to the Museum of Cultural History. Phew. The villains have not arrived here yet. I rushed to the top level to find the painting of the Forest of Whispers. It was still like I saw it the previous time. Only it was flipped such that the painting was facing the wall. I carefully turned the painting. I inserted my hand through it. Carefully but surely. I saw my hand through the painting as if my hand was painted on the painting. With an uneasy feeling, I jumped into the painting.

In the Forest of Whispers...

I landed in the painting with a thud. Ouch. Whocould have thought that landing into a painting might hurt but still, a ground is a ground. I walked around the pool. The sound of the waterfall soothed my nerves. I looked into the cyan blue waters of the pool. So, this is the Pool of Dreams.

"Who are you? And what is your business here?" I heard a voice.

I turned. Oh god. It was the sister of the Queen of Hearts and standing beside her was... Alice.

"Oh, I am Mal and I am here to find the Excalibur. 'Cos that is like the only way to stop the villains from attacking-"I was interrupted by Alice.

"Auradon? Mal? The daughter of Maleficent finding the Vopal Sword? If we give it to you, all will be lost just like how when the Queen of Hearts committed suicide. Totally dumb if you ask me but, since there are no scars on you or anything that can prove that you are-" Alice was interrupted.

"We can't be sure if Maleficent sent her or anything but just to be sure, Alice will now push you into the Pool of Dreams and Sweet dreams," the sister of the Queen of Hearts mocked me.

"Wait. Wait. NO! Wait! Aaahhh!!!" I yelled in distress.

Wait. What was I thinking? Of course they are mean. They are the Guardians of Excalibur and they needed to do anything in their power to protect it. Something shiny caught my eye. It was Excalibur stuck at the bottom of the pool. I swam to it. My hands touch the blade. Smooth. I grabbed the hilt as easy as pie. Then, I swam to the surface and held Excalibur up high. I gasped for air.

"Is this proof enough for you?" I asked them.

"I... I could not say anything. I have never seen anyone lift the Vopal Sword ever since Wonderland was destroyed years ago. Well, this is not the Wonderland and it's just a painting," the Queen said nervously. "Well, Alice will now send you on your way. 'Till we meet again child," the Queen continued.

Alice gestured towards me. I smiled warmly at her. Excalibur in one hand, and Alice's hand in the other, I walked over to the glittery doorway awaiting me.

"Send my regards to Honora. Tell her we miss her," Alice told me.

I nodded my head and turned my back towards Alice and I got sucked into that glittery doorway.

Ouch! I landed face-first on the cool, wooden surface. I flipped the painting such that it faced the wall again. I looked out the window. Oh, crud. I saw Gaston's red shirt. The villains have arrived and they were looking for... Excalibur! I hurried down the staircase. I let out a gasp when I heard my name being called. I turned around to see my besties gesturing me to come towards them. I rushed towards them.

"Explanations later. Hamilton is unlocking an unused door. Come on," Carlos urged.

I followed them. We ran to where Hamilton and his friends were standing. Hamilton was picking the lock and the others were standing around to make sure no villains spot them. Wait. Where was May?

"Success! Wow! Total record breaker alright?!" Hamilton shouted joyfully.

He opened the door. Oh. My. God! Villains were standing on the opposite side. Captain Hook, Lady Tremaine, Jafar, Evil Queen, Cruella De Vil and Gaston were smirking at us.

"Well, well, well. Look who's here? Our children who decided to fight for Good. The ones who brought shame and disgrace to their family. Now, can we kill them?" Captain Hook said.

Oh god. Someone please help us. I muttered under my breath.

"Over my dead body you worthless land pollutants!" a voice mocked them.

Out of the blue, red sparkles started to sparkle around the villains before they dropped down asleep. Guess who was it? It was May! Her hands were red in colour but with glottery effects.

"Mal! My darling little sister! I thought they hurt you or anything," May hugged me with tears of joy.

"Um... guys. You might wanna help us here," Jay said, his voice was shaky.

May and I turned around. Maleficent was holding them my friends hostage! But minus the threats, the shabby place and the knife and plus the spells and you got it! Okay, serious time. Gosh, I have never been-

"GAAAAHHHH!!!" I exclaimed.

Pain tore through me and I felt that I was being stabbed by a million knives, my body was on fire and my limbs are being torn apart slowly. Ugh. Too. Much. Pain. I blacked out.

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*Dramatic music* Oh no, Mal is hit by something. But what? Is there anyone going to save Mal and her friends? Is Maleficent going to kill them all? Find out in the next chapter...