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Christmas Wishes

This one shot takes place about 9 to 10 months before A Journey into the Past, assuming the school year at Auradon Prep starts in September. In other words, back when Meghan was being raised by Harry Hook, and her name was Harper.

Harper stared out the window at the falling snow. She at least thought with news of the big snowstorm her dad would try to get home in time for Christmas, but she was wrong. It was already Christmas Eve, and how would he get home in the snow? With a sigh, she turned towards the television, not that the signal would be that good. Once again, it was on the news.

"Despite the snow, King Beast and Queen Belle are still planning on releasing thousands of lanterns into the sky, in hopes that Princess Meghan and her family would return home," the news anchor said.

Belle looked out the window. It has been over a decade since Mal, Ben, and Meghan disappeared, and she missed them, especially during this time of year. Just as she was about to turn around, she felt strong, but gentle hands being placed on her shoulders.

"Maybe there will be one more Christmas miracle for this year," the voice of her husband said.

Belle turned around. "I know, I just miss them. Ben always loved this time of year, and ever since Mal came here she's always tried to make it special for him. And Meghan... She's probably fifteen years old by now."

Adam/ Beast nodded. He knew how much she missed her family. He just didn't say it a lot. He needed to remain strong for his wife. "You know, if you think it's too much on you..."

Belle shook her head. "No, I'll be there in a minute, okay?" Adam/ Beast nodded and left the room, leaving Belle to look out the window again.

Belle:

Snow is falling down
Covering the ground
Like a brand new page
For me to tell a story
about another time
Not so long ago
I thought that I had nothing
When I had it all
When I was worried about what was under the tree
And left me blind to see the gifts in front of me
And ohhhThe years go by so fast
I thought that it would last
But now I'm dancing with the ghost of Christmas past 

The years go by so fast
I thought that it would last
But now I'm dancing with the ghost of Christmas past 

H-Ohhhhh h-ohhhhh
OooooooOOooooTears are falling now
All alone to see
Sad upon a notchen
Waves of memory
I wish upon a star
That sits on top my tree
To bring you back again
To bring you back to me
And all I ever want for Christmas is you
But what I really want is for you to be here too
Cause ohhhhhSilent night lonely night
Silent night lonely nightOhhhhhYears go by so fast
I thought that it would last
But now I'm dancing with the ghost of Christmas past ,

The years go by so fast
I thought that it would last
But now I'm dancing with the ghost of Christmas past 

Ohhhhh
Ohhhhh
Ooooo

Meanwhile, Harper had already made a mental note to watch the lanterns later and shut off the TV. She had almost forgotten that she wasn't the only one to spend Christmas alone. It was bad enough that her dad wasn't around for Christmas, but Queen Belle and King Beast had to spend Christmas without their whole family. Harper went to her bookshelf and took out a story book about Santa Claus. Maybe this would take her mind off things. However, as she read, she couldn't help but wish the war never happened. Then the royal family would be together and maybe her dad wouldn't be so over protective.

Harper:

Do you remember me
I sat upon your knee
I wrote to you with childhood fantasies
Well I'm all grown up now
And still need help somehow
I'm not a child but my heart still can dreamSo here's my lifelong wish
My grown up Christmas list
Not for myself but for a world in need
No more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end, no
This is my grown up Christmas listAs children we believe
The grandest sight to see
Was something lovely wrapped beneath the tree
But Heaven only knows
That packages and bows
Can never heal a heartached human soulNo more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end, no
This is my grown up Christmas listWhat is this illusion called the innocence of youth
Maybe only in our blind belief can we ever find the truthNo more lives torn apart
That wars would never start
And time would heal all hearts
And everyone would have a friend
And right would always win
And love would never end, no
This is my grown up Christmas list
This is my only lifelong wish
This is my grown up Christmas list

When the time came, Belle and Beast released the first lantern into the sky. As the lantern rose into the sky, Belle felt her spirits lift along with it. If they didn't find them first, they would find their way back home... someday.

Okay, so this idea couldn't wait until next year, so I'm writing it now. I am no longer writing these in chronological order, but I'm still taking requests. I have a few more one shots I want to write before I write about Mal and Ben's wedding.