When they had gotten at the gates of the mansion they opened surprisingly by themselves. Being cautious, Beauty followed the dogs in. Then the Beast lightly grabbed her by the wrist. "This way to your new life." He purred. Beauty was stunned by how calming his deep voice was. Sure she was surrounded by deep-voiced men all her life. But the Beast's voice was abnormally soothing.
The Beast lead Beauty into the found doors of the mansion. A thin butler and three plump maids waited for him at the entrance.
"Master!" They all exclaimed when they saw the Beast. Then the butler said, "Who is the girl at your side?"
Beauty suddenly felt shy. She couldn't figure out as to why though. "This is Beauty, she will be your new mistress. Treat her as you do I. She's been through some rough times." The Beast put a large hand on Beauty's shoulder. She shrugged it off and scowled up at him.
The three maids then took Beauty by the arms. "Woh, hey!" Beauty protested as the maids dragged the bumbling girl behind them. Her own two feet were being pulled faster than they were accepting to go.
"Who was that girl? She doesn't look like nobility. Did you take up a street rat? She smelled like a dirty animal. Why is she here?" The butler asked countless questions to his master as he fussed after the Beast.
The Beast had gotten tired of the questions and scolded his butler before Beauty was dragged up the stairs, "Clockworth! Be quite. All will be answered soon. As soon as I get my questions about that wild girl answered myself."
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A Retelling of "Beauty and the Beast"
FantasyThis is a retelling of the famous French fiary tail. I've personally modeled this story off of the original novel that was written just about the 1500's or so. Enjoy at your own risk.
