Once upon a time, in a big stone castle, lived a girl named Aurora. She had long dark hair in a braid and wore a pretty lavender dress. One day, Aurora found an old book in the castle library. The book had gold stars on it and felt warm to touch. "What is this?" she said softly. As she opened the book, three tiny lights flew into the room - red, green, and blue. They turned into the three good fairies: Flora in rose, Fauna in green, and Merryweather in blue. "Dear Aurora," said Flora, "that book tells of dreams and fates." "But be careful," warned Fauna, "for not all dreams are safe." Aurora looked at the book in her hands. The pages seemed to glow.
Aurora carefully opened the old book. The pages made a soft crackling sound. Golden sparkles danced off each page as she turned them. "Look!" she said. On the page was a picture of a spinning wheel. The words beneath it glowed. "Be careful, dear," Flora moved closer. "That book shows things that might be." Aurora read the words: "In the highest tower, behind a door of wood, stands a wheel that spins dreams into truth." Merryweather fluttered nervously. "Perhaps we should close the book now." But Aurora felt drawn to the words. She saw more writing appearing on the page. It showed two paths - one led to the tower, and one led to the garden. The three fairies watched her with worry in their eyes.
Aurora felt a pull toward the tower. "I must know what's there," she whispered. "Oh dear, oh dear," fretted Flora, following close behind. Up the winding stone stairs Aurora climbed. Higher and higher she went, her soft shoes making little sound. The three fairies floated beside her, their magic casting soft colored light on the walls. At last, she reached a wooden door at the top. It was old and had strange marks carved into it. A golden light shone through the cracks. Just then, a shadow moved across the floor. A tall figure in green and black appeared - Maleficent! "Why hello, dear Aurora," she said with a smile that wasn't kind. "Have you come to see what lies beyond?" The three good fairies moved in front of Aurora. "Stay back!" called Merryweather bravely. Aurora could see the door glowing brighter. She could hear a soft humming sound from behind it.
Aurora felt a surge of courage. With a quick movement, she darted past Maleficent, her lavender dress swishing as she moved. The three fairies gasped. "Aurora, no!" they cried together. But Aurora had already reached the door. She pushed it open with both hands. Golden light flooded the room, making her blink. Inside, just as the book had shown, stood a spinning wheel. It was made of dark wood and seemed to glow from within. The spindle on top sparkled like a diamond. "Beautiful, isn't it?" Maleficent's voice came from behind her. "One touch is all it takes to know your true destiny." The three good fairies rushed into the room, their colored lights making rainbow patterns on the walls. "Remember the curse!" Flora pleaded. Aurora stood before the wheel, her heart beating fast. The spindle seemed to call to her. But she remembered the warnings she'd heard all her life about spinning wheels.
Aurora reached out her hand, her fingers trembling. The three good fairies cried out, but their voices seemed far away. The spindle glowed brighter as her finger got closer. "Yes," whispered Maleficent, her smile growing wider. The moment Aurora's finger touched the spindle, a spark of golden light flashed through the room. She felt a warm tingling sensation spread from her finger through her whole body. "At last," Maleficent laughed, her voice echoing off the stone walls. Aurora's eyes grew heavy. The room began to spin slowly around her. She saw the three good fairies rushing toward her as she started to fall. Flora caught her gently with magic, lowering her softly to the ground. Aurora's eyes closed as a deep sleep took hold. "Now the curse is complete," Maleficent declared triumphantly, vanishing in a swirl of green flame. The three fairies gathered around the sleeping princess. "We must protect her while she sleeps," said Fauna. "But where?" asked Merryweather. Flora waved her wand, and a beautiful bed appeared, covered in rose petals. They laid Aurora upon it. "Now we must find the prince," Flora said firmly. "Only true love's kiss can break this spell."
The three good fairies flew from the tower, their magical lights twinkling in the darkening sky. They knew the prince often rode his horse near the castle walls. "Look!" called Merryweather, pointing to a figure in a navy blue coat riding below. But as they flew closer, they saw Maleficent had reached him first. Thick black thorns grew up from the ground, blocking his path. "We must help him!" Flora said, raising her wand. The prince drew his sword, trying to cut through the thorns. But for each vine he cut, two more grew in its place. "Your magic isn't strong enough," Maleficent taunted, appearing before them in a burst of green flame. "He will never reach the princess!" The three fairies huddled together, watching the prince struggle against the thorns.
Flora raised her wand high in the air. "Together, sisters!" she called. Fauna and Merryweather joined her, their wands touching. "Sword of truth, blade of light, give him strength to win this fight!" they chanted together. Golden sparkles showered down on the prince's sword. It began to glow with bright white light. The prince felt new power flow through his arms. "What's this?" Maleficent's smile faded as she watched the prince swing his now-glowing sword. This time when he struck the thorns, they fell away like paper. The enchanted blade cut through Maleficent's magic easily. The prince pushed forward, clearing a path through the thick vines. Maleficent's face twisted with anger. "If that's how you want to play..." she growled. Green flames swirled around her, growing bigger and bigger. The flames took shape, transforming her into a huge dragon! "You shall not pass!" the dragon roared, breathing green fire at the prince.
The three good fairies quickly joined their wands again. A shimmering dome of red, green, and blue light formed around the prince just as Maleficent's dragon fire reached him. The flames rolled harmlessly off the magical shield. The prince stood firm, his enchanted sword glowing even brighter. "We can't hold this shield forever," Fauna said, her arms shaking from the effort. The dragon that was Maleficent reared up, her scales glinting in the moonlight. She was as tall as the castle tower now, her wings blocking out the stars. The prince looked up at the massive dragon, then at his glowing sword. He could see a spot on the dragon's chest that seemed darker than the rest, like a shadow where her heart should be. "That's her weak spot!" Merryweather called out. "But be careful - she's very quick!"
The prince gripped his glowing sword tightly, took careful aim, and with all his strength, threw it like a spear at the dragon's chest. The blade spun through the air, trailing light like a shooting star. Maleficent tried to dodge, but her massive dragon form was too slow. The sword struck true, piercing the dark spot on her chest. A blinding flash of white light burst from the wound. The dragon let out a terrible roar that shook the castle walls. Green flames flickered and died as she thrashed about. Then, in a explosion of magic and shadow, both dragon and sword vanished, leaving only a scorched mark on the ground. "Hurry!" Flora called to the prince. "To the tower!" The prince ran through the castle, following the three fairies' lights up the winding stairs. His boots echoed on the stone steps as he climbed higher and higher. At last, they reached the highest room. There lay Aurora on the rose-covered bed, peaceful in her enchanted sleep. Moonlight streamed through the window, making her seem to glow. The prince walked slowly to her side. The three fairies watched with hope in their eyes.
Gently, the prince knelt beside Aurora's bed. He looked at her peaceful face, remembering the kind and brave princess he had met in the forest days before. He leaned down and softly kissed her. A warm golden light filled the room, spreading outward like ripples on a pond. The three good fairies clasped their hands together, happy tears in their eyes. Aurora's eyes fluttered open. She smiled as she saw the prince beside her. "You found me," she whispered. "I'll always find you," he answered, helping her stand. The curse was broken. Love had conquered all darkness. Throughout the kingdom, joy spread like sunshine after a storm. Bells rang from every tower, and flowers bloomed in every garden. Aurora and her prince danced in the great hall, their hearts full of happiness. The three good fairies watched from above, sprinkling magical stars that floated down like gentle snow. And they all lived happily ever after.
