A powerful fairy seeks revenge on the daughter of the man she once loved by putting a curse on her. Maleficent is an evil fairy who puts a curse on Aurora, the daughter of King Stefan saying that on her 16th birthday, she will prick her finger and fall into a deep sleep that only true love can break. Maleficent and Stefan were once lovers as teenagers, however their relationship turned sour when the King at the time ordered Maleficent's death and Stefan cut off her wings. In exchange, Stefan was pronounced next in line to the throne and was married off to the princess. The act made Maleficent truly bitter and angry towards all humans and she vowed to get back at Stefan.
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Stefan had a baby daughter Aurora and at her baptism Maleficent cursed her. In fear of what's to come, Stefan hides Aurora in the woods with the help of three pixies and has all the wooden spindle machines destroyed, since the prophecy foretells that she will prick her finger on one such contraption. Aurora grows up to become a beautiful young lady, and Maleficent and her aide Diaval watch her through the years. Despite Maleficent's hatred towards Stefan, she harbors affection towards Aurora and befriends her without telling her her true identity. Growing fond of Aurora, Maleficent tries to reverse the curse but cannot undo it. It is now up to "true love's kiss" for Aurora to be rid of the prophecy. She runs into a young man, Philip one day in the woods, who falls in love with her, their short meeting makes a huge impact on him.
One day, Aurora learns of Maleficent's true identity and confronts Maleficent, she feels betrayed and returns back to the kingdom. Her 16th birthday is nearing and she succumbs to the prick from one of the discarded spindles. She lays in a deep sleep. Maleficent goes to the castle, bringing Philip with her but when he kisses her, nothing happens. Maleficent begs for forgiveness and kisses Aurora, which does the trick. When the King is notified of Maleficent's intrusion, guards come and try to fight her. Maleficent is reunited with her cut off wings which were kept in the castle. Stefan and Maleficent face-off, and in a struggle, Stefan falls to his death.
Maleficent restores beauty to the dark part of the kingdom while Aurora is pronounced the new Queen.
Best part of story, including ending:
It tries to explain why Maleficent of Sleeping Beauty fame is the way she is.
Best scene in story:
When Maleficent and Aurora meet for the first time in the woods, and Aurora is transfixed by her.
Opinion about the main character:
Maleficent was wronged and wants to settle her score with Stefan, however she didn't count on loving Aurora like a daughter.
