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Mal was nervous. More then nervous actually, she was completely terrified. Pacing the length of the steps leading into the Palace of Auroria, her once again blonde and purple hair blew about delicately in the breeze. It had been exactly two years since her and Audrey were bonded, and what a turbulent two years it had been.

Evie was good at damage control on her best days, but Ben was still hurt and angry. As he should have been, Mal would have been concerned if he wasn't upset (she cheated on him with his ex-girlfriend, after all). The girl was surprised he didn't up and banish her from Auradon all together that night. But, thankfully, they just had a violent argument and parted ways. Of course Ben was Ben, and didn't hold grudges for long even in the worst of circumstances. So he got back in touch a few months after graduation to mend bridges.

It took even longer for Audrey's circumstances to improve. Her grandmother convinced Aurora and Phillip to strip her title, leaving her nothing to live on. Of course Audrey was hysterical about it, as a Princess would be, but overall Mal thought it went pretty well. Maleficent gladly took both of them in, and they lived outside of Auradon at her castle. It was nearly a year before Audrey was even allowed back into Auroria, and three months more before Aurora and Phillip welcomed their daughter back into their lives. Of course, knowing they were going to be Grandparents may have helped with that transition. That and Leah had passed away (finally).

Both Mal and Audrey had been struck dumb when they found out Dragons didn't reproduce by the 'normal' means.

"Oh no, if that were the case dragons would have died out much sooner as 75% of us are females." Maleficent had cackled, using her magic to check Audrey as she smiled, "there's a babe in there alright."

Mal actually had to catch her poor wife who fell in a dead faint right afterwards.

"Are you sure you're ready for this?" Mal asked Audrey that same night, the two of them laying side by side. Audrey just shook her head, a hand on her stomach as naturally as she fiddled with her hair.

"No. I don't think anyone is ever ready to be a parent. What about you?" Glancing at one another in the dark, Mal pursed her lips.

"I'm willing to do it," she admitted, "I didn't think I was ready when we found out, but, I think I'd like to start a family. I mean, neither of us have titles to worry about. No ruling of kingdoms. We could just be regular parents."

"You don't think I'm going to give birth to an egg or something, do you?" Audrey asked, causing Mal to dissolve into a fit of laugher.

Of course things got a bit more...tedious, as the birth progressed. Audrey moved back into the Palace at Auroria to get the right medical attention, while Mal made midnight grocery runs for her wife (who was no longer a diehard vegan). Ice cream, vegetables, fruits and meats. It was an interesting mix and match of foodstuff in the months leading up to the fateful night.

"Who knew pregnant people ate so much." Mal complained to Evie one day, watching the blue haired girl cradle her own baby boy, while also sketching at the same time, "did you eat a lot when you got pregnant?"

"Mmm, not particularly," Evie said, shifting her son slightly as he began to fidget, "But I was a very cranky pregnant woman."

"I can only imagine," Mal chuckled, earning a whack to the side of the head from her best friend. She gladly held onto Indie that evening, just to feel what it would be like to hold her own little boy or girl. It was a blissful feeling.

The next afternoon, Mal found herself out of the palace again. Audrey slept heavily during the day, and was mainly active at night during the pregnancy so Mal found herself taking day trips out for the sake of entertainment. Surprisingly, she found herself sharing a cup of tea with Belle. Of course the woman still had some hostility against her for breaking up with Ben, but, she was also a mother and her curiosity obviously overwhelmed her anger.

"...are you going to hold a christening?" Belle asked lightly, sipping her tea as Mal fingered the rim of her teacup, "it's very traditional."

"I'm not sure," Mal told the woman honestly, "mom has already called dibs on being godmother, but since both Audrey and I hold no status in Auradon anymore, I'm not sure if holding a big party would be wise. I mean, it's a little unorthodox as it is."

"People won't come to accept it if you hide," Belle told Mal softly, "I know how strange this must be. But your child will grow up in a world which may not be accepting of them." Shifting slightly where she sat, Queen Belle frowned even deeper, "I may not be your mother, but the sooner Auradon comes to terms with this birth, the easier it will be in the future. Not just for them, but for you and Audrey as well."

"I understand," smiling, Mal nodded, "I'll talk to Audrey. See what she wants to do."

"I think that would be wise. And...you will bring the baby here to visit? I know it's been a bit rocky since family day, but Ben's been talking nonstop about you, and it's been such a long time since I held a baby."

"I'll see what I can do, your majesty." Mal chuckled, feeling some tension between them lift, and things shift into a more comfortable atmosphere.

Of course, that comfortable atmosphere only lasted a few weeks before it was time. That's how Mal was here now, pacing out in front of the palace in a frenzy. She had gotten herself kicked out of their shared suite, and was now waiting for the moment. Glancing up as a black car swiftly rolled up to the curb, Ben, Jay, Carlos and Evie exited.

"Thank goodness you guys are here," Mal breathed, grunting as Evie practically tackle hugged her, "I'm freaking out."

"Has it happened yet?" Ben asked, seemingly breathless, "pease tell me we didn't miss it?"

"No, not yet." Releasing Evie, Mal hugged all of her friends in turn, "mom is upstairs with Aurora and the three fairies."

"How long has it been?" Evie asked, keeping hold of Mal's hands as she shook.

"Uh, a while? It's all be a crazy blur honestly."

Blinking, Mal felt a shift in her instincts as she swiveled. Eyes flashing, her heart stuttered. "I think it's time."

Rushing back through the doors with her friends hot on her heels, Mal resisted her urge to transform while inside. Aurora had been very specific that there was to be no dragon shedding on her carpets. Reaching the door, Mal's ears picked up on a baby cry as she exhaled long and deep. Glancing back at her friends, all four gave a thumbs up as the former villain entered the room. It smelled heavily of sweat, and Flora had opened a window to let in the air. Aurora sat by the bedside, dabbing at Audrey's sparkling chest. She was breathing heavily, head fallen to one side exhaustedly.

"Mal."

Glancing up, Maleficent loomed in the shadows. In her arms was a bundle of pink blankets. It wasn't necessarily a vision Mal thought she'd ever see. Seeing someone like the Mistress of All Evil carrying something as delicate as a babe in her spindly hands. Taking a few steps forward, the woman felt the babe's weight pass into her arms. The baby girl was heavy, more so then Evie's child as she stared down at her in complete wonder.

The child had tiny little protrusions on her head, as well as a bridge of black scales down her nose and over her eyes. She even had a tuft of brown hair sprouted on her scalp.

"Hi...hi there, baby." Feeling the tears Well up in her lids, Mal inhaled deeply. The baby smelled like cinnamon with a mix of pine, "welcome to the world."

"...Mal..."

Turning slightly, Mal moved towards the bed. Audrey's eyes were dilated to an impressive degree, her cheeks and forehead still a bright red from her efforts as Mal sunk down to sit beside her.

"Hey, look who I have."

Holding out the bundle, the baby immediately stirred. Eyes still closed she reached out for her mother, who gently took the bundle and held her close, "she's perfect."

"She has little scales..." Audrey chuckled, rubbing her fingers down the little patch with a smile, "Cameron...I'd like to name her Cameron."

"That's a beautiful name," Aurora complemented, still wiping sweat from her daughters brow as she began to nod off, "sleep, rest. We'll be here in the morning."

Watching her wife fall asleep, Mal gently took Cameron back into her arms.

"Can someone let my friends know it's ok to come in? Quietly?"

Smiling, Fauna did the honor of opening the door. Evie was the first one in, as expected, followed by Jay and Carlos. Not being familiar with babies, the two boys just looked on from a slight distance, while Evie happily fondeled the new addition to the dragon brood. Ben stood awkwardly in the doorway, not sure where to be. "Ben, it's alright." Mal said, waving for her ex to come closer, "come see this."

"A-are you sure? I mean...Audrey..."

"Would he just fine with it," Mal finished, gently passing Cameron into Ben's arms as he shifted slightly to accommodate. The little dragon girl immediately gripped the front of his shirt, cooing slightly as the kings eyes lit up with joy.

"There, see? She likes you."

"She's so small," Ben mumbled, beginning to cry as the adults left the room without a word, "Mal...I'm so happy for you."

"You know how sorry I am," Mal mumbled to him, leaning on his shoulder as she gently touched Cameron's nose with a finger, "Audrey and I talked. We think you should be the Godfather."

"Really?" Ben asked wistfully, "you'd let me...do that?"

"Yeah. Our little family is a bit unconventional, and things are kinda weird. But if you're ok with that,"

Smiling again, Ben nodded and felt Cameron roll around in his arms, hands clenching slightly.

"I'd love to be the godfather. Thank you so much, Mal."

"Of course. And as godfather, could you watch Cameron for a bit? I'd like to make sure my mate is ok."

"Sure Mal."

Nodding slightly, Ben left the room with Evie, Jay and Carlos as the door closed softly. Moving to the bedside, Mal slipped under the covers, pulling Audrey closer. Her strawberry and vanilla scent had returned, soaked into her skin and hair as Mal rested her chin in the crook of her neck. Everything seemed to be fine, heartbeat was fine, breathing was normal.

"I can't believe we're here." Mal mumbled to the unconscious woman, who merely shifted slightly closer in response, "to think we were sworn enemies once. And now we're here. Life's kinda backwards like that."

Audrey just mumbled slightly in response as Mal smiled at her, tucking a damp brown curl behind her ear, "I'm glad it's messy."

"...I am too..."

Audrey's voice was quiet in the dark of the room as Mal pulled her closer, smiling. Together in the quiet, the Dragon girl smiled broadly. Things would be ok from now on. She just knew it.

A/N: This wasn't my best ending. But inspiration is like the tide, in and out. This needed to get finished. And though I wanted to go into more detail with this chapter it feels too forced and I hate sitting on it. So here it is :) the final chapter. Thanks to everyone who read this story, I hope you enjoyed! Until next time lovelies.

-Rose