Love As Red As A Rose

by ShadowHunter11x

Belle is trapped in an enchanted castle with a beast who is as cold as a winters night. But, how will the classic story of Beauty and the Beast unravel with the point of view of the beast and a more in depth look at their love? And how will the beast over come the hold that the evil enchantress Irena has over him to be with Belle? Can love conquer all?

Note: Hello! So here is my rendition of the classic Beauty and the Beast. This is just the prologue so no new elements or characters have been introduced yet (accept Irena). They will be in upcoming parts. Please review if you would like to see me continue J xxx

Prologue

Belle

I sobbed into the pillow that my head landed on when I flopped onto the bed. I was trapped in this castle, never to see my father again, trapped with a beast that appeared to have no heart or compassion towards other people.

What a monster! I thought as the tears continued to drip down my cheeks and wet the pillow with water stains. His voice was so grumbled and angry sounding, his face the definition of terror. I couldn't imagine ever being happy again.

"Oh cheer up dear." I heard a voice say. I stopped crying into the pillow and turned to meet the voice that was coming from the dresser. I screamed at the sight of her. She had a face! And a voice!

"What? "You've never seen a talking dresser before?" Unlike the beast, her voice was kind and welcoming. It calmed me.

"No, I haven't." I replied.

"Now now, come come. Everything is going to be okay." She said. Tears began to form in my eyes again.

"I didn't even get to say goodbye to my father." I said, my voice wavering.

"Oh, child. It's alright. He knows you love him doesn't he? Why else would you have taken his place?" just then, the door opened. A pot, hopped in with a tiny tea cup. More talking object, I assumed.

"Would you like a spot of tea, dear?" the pot asked as she poured the tea into the smaller cup that was chipped on the top. I graciously picked the cup up and took a sip.

"Haha that tickles momma." I gasped. The little tea cup spoke as I took a sip from it. It was very odd.

"Now Chip, you've scared the girl. What is your name my dear?" I put the tea cup down.

"Belle." I said.

"Well, welcome to the enchanted castle Belle." The dresser said. They made me feel better in a way, and the pain of never seeing my father again was numbed. I just hope that the beast wasn't too harsh.

Beast

She was captivatingly beautiful. I have never seen such beauty before. I shivered at the thought of my appearance, so ugly and hideous, an imbalance when put beside her. I thought about her being the one to break the spell, and I wanted her too. I didn't expect to have feelings for someone this quickly, I haven't known what love was for so many years, haven't had the comfort of another ones touch. If only the girl could see through my hideous exterior and see who I really was, and who I would like to become. She makes me want to be a better man and person. I glanced at the enchanted rose on the mahogany table and scowled. The pettles were slowly beginning to fall, my birthday creeping closer.

"Tick tock beast." She was here. The enchantress that cursed me! I turned to her and frowned.

"Leave me, Irena."

"You get a glimmer of hope practically given to you and yet you still warrow in self pity? Be wise beast, and pay attention to the girl and what she may offer. Love blooms even with the darkest day." And with that she vanished like she always does.

Even though she was gone, I could still here her voice echo, "For who could ever love a beast?"