The barrier over the Isle of the Lost has been torn down. Villains and their children are forgiven. All of Auradon knows a new peace. Mal and Ben are married. It's Happily Ever After Time! For now...
One villain is unaccounted for, forgotten bec...
For the first time, in a long time, I woke up with no pain in my back or head. My eyes flutter open and I see my parents by my bedside, and my grandparents all watching me at the foot of my bed.
"He's awake!" Mom gasps, grabbing my hand.
Everyone else leans forward, calling my name.
"Hi," I yawn, "W-what happened?"
Last thing I remembered was feeling all this pain inside and everything going black.
My family exchange worried looks. Everyone, except Papa Hades, is avoiding my gaze.
"What happened?" I ask again.
"Well..." Dad starts, but trails off staring at my head.
"Is there something on my face!?" I growl.
"Mars, do not-"
"Could someone please just spit it out!" I interrupt Mom.
"I think you need to look in the mirror, Kiddo." Papa Hades says, a grim smile graces his face.
"No!" Grandpa and Grandma chorus. They look terrified at the idea.
Okay, now I really need to look in the mirror. I swing my legs off my bed and promptly trip on FEATHERS!?
"Ow!" I jump, feeling like someone pulled my hair. Then I see it...
I have wings....tipped with talons...
"Mars.." Dad tries to approach me.
I evade him and dash to the full-length mirror in the bathroom.
I took in my new look.
I had large black-brown wings, so long it dragged behind me. My ears were slightly pointed. And atop my head were two large, curved horns.
"Just like in my dream..." I whisper.
"WHAT!?" Grandpa exploded.
I jump at the unexpected fury.
"Do you mean someone cursed you in a dream!?" Grandpa demanded to know.
I instinctively step back.
Grandma clutches Grandpa's arm.
"Sheesh, Beast, go easy on the kid. He's having a rough day!" Papa Hades scolds Grandpa, causing Grandpa to growl at Papa Hades.
Dad pinches the bridge of his nose.
"Mars," Mom kneels down to get to my eye-level. "Did you dream that you would get wings and horns?"
"I-I dreamt that I had wings and horns and I was flying with other people that have wings and horns." I answer.
Mom stands up. She looks worried. "I think Maleficent may be back." She announces.
Everyone gasps. Papa Hades inclines an eyebrow.
"What makes you say that, Mali?"
"He dreams of becoming-" Mom gestures to me, "And now he is! This must be my mom's work."
"Mal, that's where you're wrong. The kid ain't cursed! He just takes after the fae side of your family."
"You mean this is permanent?" Dad questions.
"His wings and horns may grow more prominent."
"How can you be so casual about this!?" Grandpa butts in.
Papa Hades turns to Grandpa. "You got a problem, Beasty Boy?"
"We have to find a way to get those removed!"
I suddenly feel scared. Like I know that's a bad idea.
"Don't even think about it, Beast! Your ignorance is the only reason you ain't toast right now! You just suggested to rip out the kid's spine and scalp his head!"
I grab Papa's leg. Is Grandpa really gonna do that?!
"Okay, people!" Dad cuts in, "Let's dial down the drama. We're not making any decisions at all. Tomorrow we're gonna get Mars checked up. But right now we need to eat dinner and sleep."
I couldn't eat much. I went to bed early, cause I didn't feel like doing anything else. I never met my Grandmother, Maleficent. But I think I resemble her a lot now? It's surreal to look in the mirror and see my face look so...different.
I can't get this image out of my head. I need to sketch it out.
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Is that Maleficent?
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Author's Note: Maleficent's wait is coming to a close! Mars now has horns and wings. And it seems only Hades is accepting his new look. How do think Mars' friends will react? How will Auradon react? And remember, the Moors is only a flight away! Please vote, comment, and share this chapter. Thank you! 🤗
