Prince Adam sighed as he looked out his window. It had been twelve years since the Disney Corporation found out how to bring their characters to life. Not only was it more realistic for guests, but cheaper and a longer solution since characters never aged. With the additional money, the parks were better tended and more safe to make it the "happiest place on Earth". He had been brought over after Belle broke the curse, so his more beastly appearance hadn't followed him into this new realm, (at least not off the clock).

He looked at himself in the mirror and ran his fingers through his golden locks. The bedroom was rather basic with a queen bed with a mess of plaid blankets, a dresser with mirror, a window and a side table with a green lamp. Adam looked out over fantasy land, and moaned over the idea of flocks of little girls dressed as Aurora, Cinderella and other admired princesses. He took a deep breath and got ready for work. He put on black pants with a golden strip up along sides, a long-sleeved, white shirt under a golden vest. He watched himself as he buttoned his vest. 'Why did I ever wear this,' he thought to himself as he grabbed his royal blue, formal jacket and draped it over his shoulder as he walked out the door. Adam was one step out the door before he turned around and grabbed his pocket watch, clicking it into place before picking back up his pace.

The park hadn't opened yet, so other characters were chatting over breakfast or still getting ready themselves. Crocodiles from Robin Hood bickered over the last piece of French toasts. Card Guards from Alice in Wonderland were tumbling over each other and laughing since they had stayed out late the night before. Usually, Adam would stop and laugh to himself over such things, but he knew if he lingered like some of the others that Belle would be upset with him once again.

"And why are you late today?" Belle scowled. She stood at the entrance of the 'Be Our Guest' restaurant. Belle wore her signature yellow dress with yellow heels and up-done hair. Despite his regret of clothing choices, he always felt Belle looked beautiful no matter if it was a formal or casual day.

"I'm not late," Adam scoffed and smiled. He looked up at the 'it's a small world' clock. "It's only 5:48. The park doesn't open until six."

Belle sighed and rubbed her temples as she paced back and forth. "I know. It's just Disney is having me teach the new character he's bringing in." She stopped and spun around to face him. "I was hoping to finally finish this book I started last month." Belle crossed her arms in frustration. "I don't know why I always have to show his new sideshows the ropes."

"I can do it," Adam replied already knowing what she was about to ask. He didn't like seeing his friend upset and knew she could use a break. Just last month, she had trained twenty-seven new characters where they had to be, how to act and what not to do. "How hard could one character be?"

"Really? That'd just be superb" She hugged his arm and smiled. Adam looked away awkwardly. Belle then realized what she had done and let go. "Sorry... Anyway, the character is supposed to show up at the Eastern gate around 2 pm."

"Who do you think it is this time?" Adam said after he finished putting on his jacket and leaned against the building. He looked back to see if the cards where still tumbling over themselves, but they were gone. The Queen of Hearts had so many cards all the parks had a good number each, but with only one queen they didn't have to follow much authority (besides Belle or Disney).

"Well, I noticed we could use some more help in Tomorrow Land."

"Do you think it's more of those Star Wars' droids?" Adam sighed as he offered her his pocket watch. He was never good at training characters outside of Fantasy Land. It was difficult for him to understand simple skills with a computer or texting.

Belle used Adam's pocket watch to tell the time. Normally, she would wear her watch, but it was against uniform regulations. She stood on her toes and looked around to make sure everyone was at their post. "I doubt they'd send only one. Also, you're asking a lot of questions for someone who should've been down checking on Ariel's transformation."

"You're right. I'll go now," he said putting back the pocket watch as he ran towards the Fantasy Land gate. Ariel stood laughing with Alice and Peter Pan in front of the man-made lake designed after the Little Mermaid.

"And then I told him-" Ariel laughed before she was interrupted. Ariel was already in uniform with her signature seashell bra, a green skirt, and a cover up.

"You guys it is five minutes until opening and you're just standing around," Adam puffed as he recaptured his breath. He readjusted his coat and the misplaced hairs.

"If it isn't Belle's obedient boy wonder," Peter replied as he elbowed Alice's arm. Alice covered her mouth to laugh. Adam glared at Peter. These were his friends, and never missed an opportunity to ruffle his feathers.

"Come on Peter," Alice bellowed as she pulled on his arm. "I need help at the teacups anyways." Peter picked up Alice and carried her over a fence. They laughed and ran through the fenced off park as a shortcut to the teacups.

Ariel's legs transformed into fins as she began to fall to the ground, but Adam caught her in time. "You never seem to get to your post in time," Adam smiled as he picked her up and carried her to her grotto.

"You know I can't help it," she laughed back. "What great adventure ever started when someone was where they were supposed to be? Plus, I'd miss you carrying me everywhere." His hand began to transform to its fluffier self and his golden locks rusted to brown. Ariel frowned, "It doesn't hurt does it?"

"No," Adam said as he hid it behind his back. "It's just like when you get your tail, except mine only lasts until 12 pm." After he set her down in her seashell, He walked away and out of view behind a building. His transformation was a burning sensation covering his entire body. Adam fell to his knees and bit his lip to impede his screams as his bones and organs contorted. His hands turned to paws with claws and his smooth skin turned to layers of fluff and hair. By the time the clocks stroke six, he was completely transformed. Adam was now the beast everyone would recognize, but it bothered him as much as before. Adam begrudgingly walked back towards Belle. It was another day of screaming children and pretending to be in smitten with Belle.