It had been about a few years since the kingdoms were unified by Queen Aurora. The Moors were as they once were; peaceful and thriving with all matters of life. Even the human kingdom was peaceful within their bustling walls of mortality and controlled chaos. Queen Aurora was quite the monarch; she had a knack for the throne. She ruled her kingdom justly, without the iron fist her father Stefan had ruled with before his death. Aurora knew her laws inside and out, handled trade agreements and treaties with other far away countries rather well. She attended every small council meeting accordingly and spent her time within the public eye. She got to know her citizens and did her best to meet their needs as best she could. Even in her youth, she ruled her kingdom well, far better than the past few monarchs. And when Aurora found time to step away from her busy schedule, she made her way across the country-side back to the Moors. And there waiting for her at the forested border was, Maleficent; the Protector of the Moors, and to Aurora, her faery godmother. The one being she loved more than anything else on this earth.

It had been a little over a fortnight since Aurora's last visit and she was finally on her way to visit the Moors. And more importantly, visit the one being she loved most. And there she was, standing proudly on the protruding rock she usually perched herself on. Standing just beside the protruding uprising was her loyal servant, Diaval. As Aurora neared, Maleficent made her way down her rock and strode passed Diaval who walked behind his mistress. Maleficent was gorgeous is her dark green and gold silken robes. There was a strong breeze today and as the two women closed the space between them, Aurora could see the silk become form fitting around Maleficent's slender body. Revealing all her curves and edges from underneath those glossy loose fabrics. Aurora's horse stopped a few feet short of Maleficent. The faery had a closed lipped smile on her face. Only when Aurora smiled did those beautiful red lips part to show Maleficent's white teeth. The Queen dismounted and practically leapt the small distance between her and her love.

"Oh how I've missed you!" Aurora practically sang into Maleficent's chest. The elder faery's wings came out and around them, almost cocooning them in their embrace.

"I've missed you too my Little Beastie." Maleficent almost whispered to her, her cheek rubbing against Aurora's soft hair. She could feel Aurora's tentative hands and fingers splaying at the area of her back where her wings connected to the base of her shoulders. Her nails ever so lightly trailed lower and lower until Aurora dropped her arms and connected them to hook around Maleficent's waist. This entire gesture almost made Maleficent purr in utter content. Finally after two weeks she had her precious beastie back. Her wings unfurled and the two backed up from each other. The smile never leaving Aurora's lips.

"Diaval!" Aurora announced cheerily, seeing the raven man just behind Maleficent. His pale face lit up when he was acknowledged. Maleficent moved her wing aside so Aurora could dart passed and tackle Diaval in a bruising hug.

"Hahaha! Hello to you too my dear!" She greeted happily.

"Come. Let us find sanctuary." Maleficent said flatly as she took Aurora's hand in her own and led her darling beauty into the depths of the Moor. Diaval was behind, leading Aurora's mare. The proud black horse was packed with at least a few days' worth of clothes and supplies, Maleficent had noticed. The sight of how much gear Aurora had brought with her gave the faery great pleasure in knowing that her Beloved would be staying for a little while.

As they neared the great lakes, more and more vibrant life began to appear. As the crystal streams began to appear and flow, the brilliant water dancing faeries came into sight. At least two to three dozen of them were dancing and skating on the water's surface. Soon the mushroom trolls were walking alongside them, pulling at Aurora's skirts and touching her soft fingers. The Queen of course was incredibly mused by their presence, greeting and touching all that came within her grasp. When they came into the clearing of the lakes, the Elephrongs that always played in the mud came barreling out of their mess to bow at Aurora's feet.

"Well hello everyone! I've missed you all too!" She greeted. But Maleficent lead them away from the bustling lake edge and up higher into their hillside nest. After a time of walking, they made it to their luxury view of the Moors. High above the lakes and hills, Maleficent had her own private utter forest with her own small pond and waterfall. That waterfall emptied out to the grand Moor Lake below. Diaval unloaded the horse, setting her two large bags filled with clothes by their tree. Aurora took a few steps toward the edge and took in the sights.

"I almost forgot what this place looked like, what it felt like to be here with you…" Aurora trailed off as she turned around to see Maleficent watching her closely from where she sat against her favored tree. Her beautiful dark hair draped over her high shoulders and caressing her tall cheek bones. Aurora enjoyed having those brilliant green eyes studying her. She smiled at her godmother and then turned her gaze back to the expanse of land around them. Even still, she knew her protector was watching her closely.

"Aurora…" Maleficent called after a few minutes. The young Queen turned to look at her. The faery opened up her left wing and her arm. Giving Aurora the offer to sit with her. She took the offer all too eagerly and, being mindful of the flight feathers, sat down close to her love. Maleficent tucked her wing and arm around Aurora; shielding her from the cooling breeze. The Queen could feel the heat radiating off of the appendage and when it came to rest and relax against her body she could feel Maleficent's heartbeat. She slipped her arms around Maleficent's waist and clung to her slender frame. The sudden contact made the faery inhale sharply and look down at the girl. When Aurora sensed the tension, she looked up at her protector and smiled softly. Their eyes made inescapable contact; it was like the hearts were physically connected to each other and they beat as one. Maleficent's intoxicating green eyes swirled magically until they were almost gold. And to Maleficent, Aurora's eyes were that mysterious blue, bluer than the lakes of Moor combined. Endless.

"You have the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen Malle." Aurora whispered to Maleficent.

"Malle?" She thought to herself. "What a delightful nickname."

"You're eyes remind me of an unending lake, mysterious and beautiful." Malle replied back, sincerity coating her words.

"You have no idea how much I've missed you Aurora." She told the girl, tucking her wing under her; Maleficent pulled her almost until Aurora was on her lap. She leaned in and aimed to place a kiss on the Queen's temple. But instead Aurora rose her chin up and their lips met for the first time.