One glorious day, King Maurice held a meeting in The Great Hall. Belle tagged along too. She didn't do much, just sat in the corner and read some books. At that moment, a knock was heard at the door. It opened by itself with a bang against the wall. And who was this disrespectful man at the threshold? Why, it was the beast a.k.a. The Dark One a.k.a. Rumple. He shuffled into the room a sat himself down.
"Why do you want of us?" demanded Maurice.
"Why, your daughter, of course. You see, I need a slave because I live in my own castle all alone on the other end of the Enchanted Forest and everything it getting clogged up with dust." Rumple smiled to himself.
"You... you are Rumplestiltkin, the Dark One, aren't you. Well you're not taking my daughter any day,"
"Father I can stand up for myself. What will you give me if I come with you?" Belle asked Rumple.
"I can provide a shelter, food, water and safety for your family," replied Rumple.
"You'll make sure my family stays safe for as long as I am with you?" asked Belle rather nervously.
"Yes indeedee," confirmed Rumple, quite impatient now.
"Okay, it's a deal," said Belle.
Maurice didn't agree.
"Belle, you can't go with this... this beast!"
Rumple looked horrified.
"Beast?"
"But Father, I'll be fine, it'll only be a matter of time 'til I cone back, don't you worry."
King Maurice and his daughter hugged for the last time before Belle headed off, glancing back to kiss her dad goodbye...
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The Beauty Behind The Beast
FanfictionThis tale is of old, enchanted lands in the North. Belle, a young princess, is offered a apprenticeship with the Dark One, also known as the Beast. When Belle accepts the offer, she finally realizes that beauty doesn't just mean beautiful. It can me...
