…Chapter 1…
I stood at the window, looking out to the beautiful new blanket of snow covering the grounds to the castle. It was amazing; the pastel colored sky as the sun was just beginning to rise, the faint sound of birds chirping, the flowers in the garden looked as if it was mid spring with such vibrant colors against the pale, yet radiant snow.
I would remember this day forever, every little detail. Who'd have thought that our lives could be changed so much by something so little. All because this small little bundle of pink I held in my arms. She was beautiful, tiny; I was so afraid and so unbelievably happy at the same time. Her eyes were not even open yet; she was pale skinned with auburn hair like Adams and mine…
I then felt a hand on my shoulder, "How is she?"
"She's doing wonderful," I smiled.
"She so beautiful," he said holding her little hand in his.
"She's perfect, Adam," I lightly laughed as he hugged me from behind.
"You're both perfect," he smiled.
"Thank you."
"No thank you Belle."
"I love you," I said kissing his cheek.
"I love you," he said kissing me back, " And I love you," he said looking down to the baby, "My princess, Princess…" he then looked up at me, "Belle, we haven't named her yet."
"You name her," I smiled.
"We can decide together, do you have any names in mind?"
"There is one name but I… never mind," I laughed.
"What is it? I want to know."
"Well, Scarlett," I smiled lightly.
"I love it, how did you think of it?"
"I've just always liked it, Mrs. Potts and Babette said it sounded well. Do you really like it?" I asked hopefully.
"It's perfect, in fact, I think I have the perfect middle name for her."
"What?" I asked.
"It's quite obvious actually, I don't know why I didn't think of it earlier. Remember that first day in the Library, Belle?"
"Of course."
"Well, the story we read, King Arthur, his loves name was Guinevere."
I smiled widely, I knew exactlty what he was implying.
He knew that I was aware of it and nodded his head as he took the baby's hand in his once more, "My little Scarlett Guinevere, Princess Scarlett Guinevere. Perfect." Seeing him so happy filled me with joy, I lightly laughed to myself thinking back to the way things used to be before things… changed.
"The loves of my life; Belle and Scarlett. I will protect you both with my life. I won't let anything ever happen to either of you… ever."
He then held little Scarlett for the second time, the first being the day before when she was born. He then hugged me tightly as we watched the sun rise. Not only was this a beginning of a new day, but a beginning to our life as a family…