The Fae and the Flower

Malda had a goal, but she knew the snowy girl would not assist her. Malda needed to first learn the ways of persuasion before facing her.

So she searched for another maiden of similar personality and strength. She discovered Ku Hua, a gentle daughter of warriors. The young woman was apprehended and brought before the fae.

Malda entered her darkest and most villainous time. Ku Hua faced the brunt of it, and was strong amidst the adversity, but by the end could barely stay above the storm of it all.

Before the completion of the villainous plans, a mysterious individual managed to break in and rescued Ku Hua. Malda was not pleased, but now she felt prepared to face the winter girl.

(Who was the mysterious person? The image below relates that part of the story)