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The ground shook as the roars of hundreds of dragons filled the skies of Tamriel. Mal had spent the last nine years in this world and saving it three times in that time. Over the past nine years Mal had defeated Alduin and gained the title of Thuri, stopped a vampire lord named Harkon from blotting out the sun and allowing vampires to roam the land any time of day but Mal's most recent exploit had forced her to fight someone much like herself, she had to fight Miraak the first Dragonborn in order to prevent him from returning to Tamriel. Many thoughts swarmed through Mal's mind as she just found out that the world she had protected and the world she was from sere only months from merging into one world. In some ways Mal was relieved because she would see her closest friends and allies again but at the same time she would also have to confront her mother Maleficent without the powers that she had gained in Tamriel. Mal had gained many titles during her time in Tamriel which include Harbinger, Arch Mage, Listener, Guild master, Thuri and Empress but first and foremost she had become known as the Dragonborn. Having learned many things about her ancestry in Tamriel, Mal knew that she was the daughter of Akatosh the Dragon God of Time and she also knew that she was the chosen champion of all the deities of Tamriel all of which have given her their artifacts and even some of their knowledge and power. Leaving this world means that she will lose all her magical powers and abilities until the two worlds combine but she would be able to keep her knowledge which was bound to come in handy at some point or another.
Suddenly she started hearing a voice. It was the voice of Evie shaking her from her musings.
"Mal. Mal are you okay." Evie asked after seeing her best friend in a trance like state.
"Sorry Evie, I was just lost in thought." Mal replied to the worried looking Evie.
"Are you sure you're alright. You seemed to be in a trance like state for a good half hour."
"So it happened again?"
"Yes it did Mal and it seems to be happening more often since we came to Auradon from the Isle of the Lost. Mal you're my best friend so I can tell that you are hiding something that has to do with you constantly going into this trance like state and I hope that maybe one day you will tell me what's on your mind."
"Evie you're right. I should tell you about what's been on my mind. Could you please get Jay and Carlos? I think that they deserve to know as well."
"Ok Mal but when I'm back I want you to tell us what's going on."
15 minutes later.
"Ok Mal now that we are all here you can tell us what has been going on and remember whatever happens we stand with you."
"Thank you." Mal Replied with a single tear shimmering within her emerald green eyes, "I will start from the beginning. All of this started when I touched the Dragon's Eye."
As Mal told Evie, Jay and Carlos her story about what happened while she was in Tamriel their eyes widened at hearing the power that Mal possessed and the fact that they were only days away from the two worlds combining.
"So you're saying that in a few days two worlds will combine into one and the barrier around the Isle of the Lost will be disable for the twenty-five minutes that it takes for the two worlds combine." Carlos asked still in shock about what will happen.
"Yes and when that happens our parents will most likely try to escape from the Isle of the Lost and come after the Fairy Godmother's magic wand themselves but that is something that I cannot allow for it will not only put us in danger but my entire kingdom as well." Mal answered.
"Isn't the day of the merging the same day all the royal parents are coming to Auradon Prep. This also means that we should warn every one of the coming danger. Maybe we can convince the Fairy Godmother to put her wand under even more security." Evie brought up.
"How do we tell when the two worlds are combing Mal?" Jay asked.
"From what I have been informed of, the sky will turn the same color as my hair and you will be able to sense the magical energy flowing around in the air but what I told you here today needs to stay a secret because I can see that the people of Auradon do not trust us and will most likely see this as a threat which would cause problems later on. I do promise you two things though, when the worlds are combined I will share some of my power with you and we will be forever remembered."
"Thank you for telling us Mal, I can see in your eyes that this was not easy for you to tell us and we will stand by you when it is time to confront our parents. We will also need to act as though we do not know about what is going to happen. Jay and I will see you tomorrow. Sleep well." Carlos said as he and Jay walked out the door to return to their dorm.
Several minutes of silence passed before Evie moved closer to Mal and gave her a hug seeing that Mal was still a little unnerved about what is going to happen. Seeing Mal in a state like this was very unnerving to Evie and it scared her too because she could see the fear and worry in hear eyes.
"Mal I know this is going to be hard for you but know that I will have your back and when the time comes I will stand with you against our parents because they made their choice to be evil but we still have a chance to make our choice."
"Thank you Evie. You have no idea how much this means to me and I promise that when we face our parents we will show them the power of love and kindness."
"I will see you tomorrow Mal. Sleep well." Evie said as she crawled into her bed and fell asleep.
Mal also went to bed and sleep came to her very quickly along with a feeling of a large burden having been taken off her shoulders.
Two days later…
Mal woke up the morning that all the parents would visit Auradon Prep. Only to see that Evie was already wide awake and getting ready to look her best in front of all the royal families that will be attending. As Mal stood up and looked out the window only to see the sky fading from a deep purple back to the normal light blue that she had gotten used to over the past few weeks. The second thing Mal noticed was that her body had aged nine years and her vampirism had returned.
"Evie have you looked outside within the past twenty minutes or so?" Mal asked with a wide smile on her face, her fangs slightly peeking out of her mouth.
"No Mal I have been working on my hair and makeup for the past forty-five minutes. Why?" Evie replied as she turned to face her friend.
"You missed the merging of the two worlds and I have to admit the sky did look rather beautiful from the little glimpse that I got of it."
"Wait it already happened. Whoa. Mal you've grown your hair has turned jet black and your eyes their blazing orange." Evie replied as she almost fell out of her chair at the sight of her friend.
"Looks like my powers have just started to return and that also means that when we meet with the rest of the school later I will reveal my title of Empress in front of everyone as well as the world's merging. Can you help me get ready because I want to look my best for when I reveal everything?"
"Do you have an outfit Mal or do you want me to do that as well? Also how will you be able to go outside when you're a vampire which burn in sunlight?"
"I have a dress that I will be wearing today but I need your help with my hair and makeup." Mal replied as she used her freshly restored magic to summon a void portal from which she pulled a beautiful royal purple dress with gold trims around the collar and along the sleeves and a razor sharp sword that looked like it was made out of some sort of bone. "As for going outside. I'm not worried since I am not an average vampire."
"Mal that dress is beautiful and when everyone sees you their jaws will drop at your beauty or in fear of that sword you have. What is that sword made of anyway? It looks like bone."
"This sword is made out of dragon bone which makes it extremely sharp and durable and thank you Evie. Let's get started as we only have a few hours before we have to meet with everyone and once I'm ready I will apply some illusion magic in order to hide my appearance until I'm ready but that does not mean I can't be dressed up underneath the magic. After all I am royalty."