"Alright, we have exactly six hours to create the most romantic atmosphere known to man...er... beast," Cogsworth said as he marched from right to left in front of all of the castle staff and you. Belle and Adam are hanging out by the library while you are at the bottom of the grand staircase, planning to make Belle fall in love from the time she and he were playing outside in the snow earlier.

You looked at him like he was crazy. He looked at your confused face. "Need I remind you that as the last petal falls from the rose, we will remain as antiques forever!" He explained, and some gasped, forgetting about that fact, including you. "Now you all know your assignments." He pointed out, and the staff got to work, leaving you with your dog.

You shrugged as you went upstairs to your room. Once you arrived, you began to prepare the cosmetics and helped Mrs. Wardrobe pick the perfect dress for tonight. As dusk came, Belle came back into your room and saw a bright yellow off-shoulder princess dress with gold highlights at the base, laying at the bed. She turned to the vanity and saw you surrounded by different beauty cosmetics.

"Before you could ask why. It's their idea, between you and him. Hope you don't mind." You explained, afraid that Belle might be spooked and disagrees. Thankfully, she nodded and didn't say another word.

And so, the coat racks started to work on her makeup while you supervised. Since you don't have arms now, the least you could do to help them is make her look pretty. Belle later put on the dress after her makeup. She looked stunning as they fixed her hair and her dress. You feel like something is missing.

'Hair, check. Dress, check. Makeup, check. Accessories, ...'

You widen your eyes and realize that she needs accessories to complete the look. You looked over to your opened jewelry box and picked out a pair of round, light lemon-colored earrings, with the help of some coat racks, of course. With a long ribbon and a pair of gloves with both matching colors as the dress, you lend the items to Belle. Belle gave you a weary look, and you nodded, responding to the non-verbal question.

Your eyes sparkled when she put on the accessories. She looks beautiful, especially with the ribbon tied to her hair. You were sure your brother would fall in love with her even more. You tell Cogsworth, who is leaning on the opened door checking, to inform your brother that Belle is ready.

You hopped out of the vanity and led Belle to the east side of the grand staircase. You noticed Belle looked uneasy. You thought maybe because something was bothering her.

"Don't be nervous. Just think of it as just the two of you. Plus, he doesn't bite." You gave her your best advice, as you didn't face her and look straight out the halls.

"How did you -"

"Your face says it all." You giggled when you saw the funny look on her face. She soon followed, and you two began to laugh nonstop 'till you reach the staircase. You gave her a gentle smile, and she returned it, then she walked down the steps as she got to the half, where the two staircases are interconnecting into one staircase.

You saw your brother on the other side trying to look posh. You hold in your laughter to not embarrass your brother. Once he reached where Belle was, you turned around and hopped back to your room. You find your dog and quickly mount him. You lead him to the upper spectator side of the ballroom. You watch your brother and your friend dancing while Mrs. Potts sings a song with the piano playing a tune.

'They sure look so sweet together.'

You felt so lonely watching the two love birds dancing, so you lead your dog back down. You reached the hall where it all began and stood by the fireplace—reminiscing the days where Belle's father first came to the castle.

'The time when all of us are now hopeful, I'm glad that Adam is changing for the better. All thanks to Belle.'

You smiled to yourself at the memory. It's crazy how things happened so fast. It's just been weeks since Belle stayed inside the castle, and abnormally, everything turned out so well.

You got startled at the loud bangs of the main palace doors. You get closer to the source and see Belle's silhouette riding on the back of her horse, running away from the entrance of the castle.

You were confused as to why Belle was running away again. You wanted answers, so you mounted your dog again and went to the room where you had never wanted to go since that day. You've gone up to the entrance of his room, "You what? How could you do that?" You hear Cogsworth say to your brother, Adam's back facing you both. "I had to." He replied.

"Hey, why did Belle run away earlier?" You demanded, and he sighed heavily, a feeling he never wanted to talk about it.

"You will get the feeling when you love someone you would let them go, for them to be happy." He said in a hopeless, heartbroken state. You were shocked, hearing those words out from his mouth.

'Since when did he get so wise? But wait, does this mean she's never coming back? After all this time!'

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"I knew it was foolish to keep our hopes up." Cogsworth regrets. You were inside the library with Mrs. Potts, Cogsworth, and Lumiere. You laid down on your dog's back, listening to them. "Maybe it would have been better if she wouldn't come at all." Lumiere snaps.

Your dog sensed something, and he ran off to the window. It was so sudden you were outbalanced and fallen off. All of you followed to the window, where he was barking at. You looked down the window and saw many people intruding, "I believe there's a war about to go on." You pointed out.

"Invaders!" Lumiere pointed at them. "And they have the mirror." Mrs. Potts gasped, seeing some guy holding your brother's magic mirror. You quickly mount your dog and leave the library, others following you. You four split up and warned the others about the intruders. You, well, your dog, ran up to your brother's room to inform him about what was happening.

"Sorry to intrude you, Adam." You acknowledge your presence as you walk beside his already opened door. "Leave me alone." Adam dismisses you, wanting to be by himself at the moment.

"But the castle is under attack." As if on cue, you can hear loud noise downstairs. You assume it must be the intruders trying to break down the castle doors. "Please, brother, what shall we do? You are the master of this castle." You begged him, and you do not want to see war happening. Especially seeing your loved ones and close friends die in action.

"It doesn't matter now." He replied, "Just let them come." He looked hopeless and depressed. You breathed out a sigh and walked away. Just as you were about to go downstairs, you heard the doors loudly open. You quickly guide your dog to hide in one of the tapestries displayed on the walls.

When they all stepped inside, all of the castle staff ambushed them. You want to join the fight, but before you can go downstairs, two decorative armor stands, guards before, stop you from going there.

"Princess, it's dangerous to go down there," one said. "But I want to go and help them." You reasoned with them as you pointed out the battle happening. They shook their heads, saying no, "We wanted you to be safe. We don't know what will happen to your brother after; you still are a potential heir of this kingdom."

They shot you with the arrow of realization, and you sighed, knowing that there was nothing that might change their mind. And so you dismounted your dog and hid in the newel post of the stairs, staying still and doing nothing.

'Is this what I'm going to be? Do nothing?'

You saw someone running up the stairs and into your brother's room, with his bow and arrow at the ready. You gasped as he got inside. You followed silently. You saw the man shoot your brother in the back, then he ran and pushed Adam to the window. He laughed maniacally as you saw the man kick him, pushing your brother (again) off the balcony.

'No!'

You silently cried out and closed your eyes. Afraid to see what's about to happen, it's too much for your fragile heart. But you got too scared to the point where you can't move your own body, and it's like there's an invisible force that kept you from driving. Silently you pray that someone will come over and help your brother while he's on a battle with the man.

You look over from the balcony and see the man holding out a concrete-like club over his head as he cries out. "It's over, beast! Belle is mine!" Before he could strike your brother, Adam maneuvered around him, going behind his back and clasped his collar. He then holds the man to the edge of the roof. "Let me go! Please don't hurt me." The man begged, then you saw Adam look at the man with mercy, and he slowly made his way from the edge and put the man down.

You are startled upon seeing Belle running up next to you as she calls on your brother. Your brother heard her, turning around and smiling, seeing her once again. You gushed as Belle tried to help the beast off the roof by reaching out her hand.

Adam slowly moved up back to the balcony. Your happiness dried out instantly as you saw the man holding out his dagger with a menacing look on his face, ready to sneak an attack.

"Adam, watch out!" You alert him, but it was too late as he got stabbed, knife deeply in his waist. Your brother roared out in pain and stumbled back, making the man behind him lose his balance and fall from a great height. Luckily, Belle grabs Adam's shirt and fur with quick reflexes so he wouldn't fall. She safely moves your brother's body to the balcony, but he lost so much blood he couldn't keep up his consciousness.

"This is all my fault. If only I'd gotten here sooner." She blames herself for what had happened. "Maybe it's ... better this way." He breathes out heavily, saying it with so much negativity.

"You'll be alright," Belle assures your brother. "We are together now. Everything is going to be fine." Adam brings out his hand and caresses her cheek. "At least ... I got to see you ... one last time." You cried heavily as your brother breathed out his last breath and closed his eyes.

"No! Please! Please don't leave me." Belle begs and cries out heavily on his chest.

You saw the last petal of the flower, from the glass, fall, and you bowed your head down. You feel your tears trailing down your feathers. You let all of your tears go down, seeing as this may be your last.

'I guess this is the end. Goodbye Belle, at least I had a great time hanging out with you.'

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