Warming Hearts
A/N: Someone stop me from writing! I have too many ideas to share and write down. But, in honor of the new Beauty and the Beast movie that came out today, I will be posting this first part of my Beauty and the Beast AU of Pokémon! Besides, I was kidding in the beginning. I love writing!
I hope y'all enjoy this first part, and see how this story all began. Roll it!
Prologue
Once upon a time, about six years ago, in an unknown realm known to humans, Legendary Pokémon gathered for a most urgent meeting. Arceus himself was presiding the meeting.
"Come, my fellow beings of legend." He said telepathically. The legends grew quiet. "I have called all of you here today to discuss a most troubling situation." He summoned forth a golden orb in the middle of the meeting place, so that everyone could see.
"In the land of Sinnoh, I've heard the prayers and pleas of many Pokémon." Arceus said. "These particular Pokémon live in a mountainous area where a young human princess lives. She treats them and her human servants coldly and selfishly."
The Legendary Pokémon voiced out their anger and shock, their voices clamoring over one another. "Peace!" Arceus cried, quieting them again. "Before we should take any matters seriously, we need to examine her and her ways."
Just then, the Lake Trio floated up to Arceus. These triplets were very concise with their observations of humans. Azelf and his sisters, Mesprit and Uxie, spoke in young voices.
"We will go and observe." Azelf said.
Arceus nodded. He trusted Azelf's judgement. The humans don't call him the Being of Willpower for nothing. Uxie is very wise beyond her years, earning her the title of the Being of Knowledge. Mesprit is kind, and if they must take drastic measures, she will show them mercy. That kindness gave her the name, the Being of Emotion.
"Very well." Arceus gave his consent. "Go."
With that, the Lake Trio disappeared from the realm and back to Earth in three flashes of light.
In a matter of seconds, the Lake Trio arrived at a tall castle with three main towers, and dark blue flags at every high point. On one side of it, it had a large and lovely field of Gracidea flowers.
Azelf looked at Mesprit and Uxie, and nodded. They will stay out of sight for a couple of days to examine this princess, and then, they'll decide what they need to do.
During that time, they saw that the princess was a lovely pre-teen, about 11 years old, with midnight blue hair, pale skin, and matching blue eyes, but they seemed as cold as stone; no light in them. Her name was Princess Dawn; talk about ironic.
They were shocked to see her servants tending to every single task she asks, and that she doesn't give credit. But what horrified them the most was that she treated the Pokémon living around the castle grounds just as cold as her servants. And, she was spoiled, and selfish, and ungrateful. They knew what they needed to do now.
One winter night, they revealed themselves to Dawn in her chambers, when she was alone. Dawn was surprised that the Lake Trio appeared unto her.
"The Lake Trio of legend?" She asked. "In my castle?" She was about to get excited, but Azelf stunned her silent by cutting her off.
"Princess Dawn, we have been observing you for the past couple of days. And we have learned that your heart is as cold as stone, and that your soul is dark and ugly to match it."
Uxie then spoke up. "You treat the Pokémon who live here and around the grounds just as cruel as you do your own human servants." Now, Dawn was starting to get a little scared.
Mesprit continued on. "Because of your selfishness and ungratefulness towards your servants and the Pokémon, you will become as ugly on the outside as you are inside. And to add to this punishment, your servants will pay the same price."
Dawn screamed in terror as blue, yellow, and pink light began to surround her, swirling faster and faster until they were blurs. Then, a huge wall of the same light flooded through the entire castle. There were cries of surprise and fear throughout the building, but they were soon all silenced, as well as everything darkening.
When the light died down, Dawn looked around. Her chambers were now dark and brooding, giving her chills down her spine. She frantically went over to her full length mirror and screamed out loud when she saw her reflection.
She wasn't human, nor was she a Pokémon, but a hideous mix of both! She still had her human face and eyes, but her stylist blue dress was replaced with a Gardevoir one. But, she had a Zoroark tail under her thin dress, the familiar red prints around her eyes, the fangs, the claws instead of hands, the paws instead of feet, and her hair was like a Zoroark's, but still having her original blue color.
Terrified of her appearance, she slashed at the mirror, shattering it into a million pieces. Dawn turned to the Lake Trio with fearful and distraught eyes, who returned her gaze sternly.
"Because of mercy, we will give you a chance to redeem yourself." Azelf said. "Come." He and his sisters beckoned her to her balcony.
Mesprit gestured to the field of Gracidea flowers. "If you can learn kindness, generosity, and love, and find someone who will love you despite your appearance before those flowers bloom the sixth time, you will be back to your fair self."
"No one will love me like this!" Dawn shouted tearfully.
Uxie folded her tiny arms. "Remember, you have six years. And, it's not just your fate that hangs in the balance. Your servants', as well. And one more thing." There was an orb of yellow light, and a hand mirror appeared on Dawn's nightstand. The gold trim around the circular glass and the handle was very intricate and beautiful. "This mirror will show anything you wish to see. And it's unbreakable."
"Six years, Princess." Azelf reminded, then he, Mesprit, and Uxie vanished with colorful beams of light.
Dawn finally collapsed on the floor, crying uncontrollably. Even with that small bit of hope given, who in the world could love a monster such as she?
A/N: How was that? Okay?
I just saw the new movie, and I loved it! I'm not giving any spoilers, though. You guys will have to see it for yourself. But this story will have some elements from it.
Well, I'll see y'all soon, in the next chapter! Please leave a review about what you guys think.
Got to fly!
