Sorry about the length of time between updates, believe it or not I've had this chapter for a few weeks but between going on holidays (and having a nearly unbearable distance between me and my laptop) and sleeping (because I love to sleep) I waited this long. But look no further because here is another requested AU one shot, I hope the requestee enjoys. Please keep requesting, I love being able to write something so you don't have to imagine your favourite parings/scenarios/Aus etc. Don't be shy! Feel free to request multiple times but again be aware that there will be a wait as other people get their requests written (I have 11 requests to be written currently, not including this one).
So anyway sorry for the excruciatingly long AN, thanks if you took the time to read it – enjoy the update
Aurora was in awe of the majestic wings captured in the glass case; the feathers still looked shiny after all the years stuck in the bleak dungeon. She felt sick that her father did this to Maleficent and for the first time she truly understood the betrayal her god mother would have felt when she woke up wingless.
Aurora was unsure of how to set the wings free and if they would return to their rightful owner at all, but she was going to try. Knowing that the lock would be to strong she opted for rocking the glass case in hopes it would fall. And fall it did. The case tipped off the wooden stand and came crashing down onto the cold marble floor. The glass bounced in every direction and Aurora quickly covered her face in protection. When it was over she looked and saw the wings were gone, free once more.
It was at that moment she felt heaviness on her back. It was a feeling she couldn't really explain, but she felt off balance yet at the same time powerful. She twisted her head to see black and brown feathers rising over her shoulder and she nearly fell over in shock. This wasn't supposed to happen; she never would have thought the wings would go to the closest person and not their rightful owner. As she unconsciously stroked the wings while she contemplated what she was going to do, she couldn't help but hum in pleasure. She couldn't deny that with wings she felt so whole, that it was right.
With great caution Aurora willed the wings to start flapping, something that she found came with as much ease as willing her legs to walk. Suddenly she began flying just above the ground. She could only explain the feeling as complete joy, it was relaxing yet exhilarating at the same time. She slowly flew out the dungeons, being careful not to damage the wings as she navigated the junk that lie around, and out into the gardens. She couldn't help the shriek of joy as she flew up into the clouds and did somersaults like she had heard Peter Pan did in the tale her Aunties had told her. It wasn't till she heard a mighty roar that she noticed the battle unfolding in the castle below her. She quickly entered the castle to see a dragon, which bares a resemblance to Diaval, fighting off soldiers who were attacking a weak looking Maleficent. She watched on knowing that although she had the wings she wouldn't have the ability to control them so she could be helpful rather than a nuisance. She watched as Diaval took out all who were attacking his mistress with either fire or a strong sweep of his tail and finally as Stefan fell from the tower window ending the battle. Aurora felt remorse for the man who shared her DNA but not enough to feel any displeasure towards Maleficent for his death. She quickly made her presence known to Maleficent and Diaval and couldn't help feel ashamed as Maleficent looked at her wings longingly.
"I'm so sorry Godmother, I had no idea this would happen. I let them out so they could seek you but instead they attached themselves to me" Aurora said feeling horrible.
"Don't worry Beastie; I had my time with wings. They must have chosen you for a reason, they will be more useful to you now,"
"But do you not hate me for having something that is rightfully yours. I will try everything to return them to you".
"Do not worry yourself Beastie, they belong to you now. Sure I'm sad but it is not your fault, you will just have to take me flying with you. Plus the wings are fitting for the new Queen of the Marshes".