Chapter 1: Cursed In The Worst Possible Way


Prince Adam grumbled in an unimpressed fashion as he fixed his collar in front of the giant floor mirror. He heard a giggle from behind him,

"It's not even 10 in the morning and you're already grumbling. That has to be a new record for you dear brother" a kind yet teasing voice said and he couldn't help but look over his shoulder and smile,

"If you were in my position little sister then you too would be grumbling" he teased back but the young ladies smile didn't fade as she approached him and fixed his collar for him before pressing a gentle kiss to his cheek and she smiled at him softly,

"You know as well as I do that I can never be in the same position as you. You're the oldest and therefore the crown is yours to bear but that doesn't mean I can't assist with lifting the weight it lays upon you" she told him gently and he smiled softly before lifting her hand and pressed a kiss to its surface gently,

"I wouldn't have it any other way" he said before they shared a hug.

Adam linked his sister's arm through his own as he led her to the royal audience chamber as he did every other day to discuss the duties that required instant attention within his kingdom. The servant opened the doors for them before speaking in a loud and clear tone for all to hear,

"Introducing their royal highnesses. Prince Adam and his sister Princess Rose" he announced and all guest, servants and royal council alike bowed and curtsied respectfully as the royal siblings made their way down the stairs.


Rose stood by her brother's side as he sat on his throne as his royal adviser Cogsworth addressed him,

"As you know sire….. Well….. Things must be scheduled as your coronation is to take place in precisely a months' time and….. Well before preparations can be made…. I'm….. Well I'm afraid that we have a….. A matter that must be sorted out immediately" he stuttered nervously causing Adam to almost growl,

"Will you just spit it out Cogsworth?" he demanded impatiently and Rose automatically smacked her brother's shoulder as she glared at him before smiling kindly at Cogsworth,

"Please Cogsworth. You have been a dedicated servant to our family for many years. You have a right to speak freely" she began before glaring at Adam once more,

"And at whatever pace that makes you comfortable" she emphasised firmly causing Adam to role his eyes.

Cogsworth nodded quickly and bowed his head respectfully to Rose,

"Yes your highness….. Thank you" he said,

"I have been in conference with the royal council and we have gone through the records almost 1000 times and… It would seem that…. In the eyes of the law…. Your father's law… Unless you marry before your coronation… You won't be seen as a king" he explained nervously causing Rose's eyes to widen in shock and Adam to stand quickly with a glare upon his face,

"WHAT?!" he roared causing Cogsworth to wince with fear and he began to tremble. Rose quickly placed a gentle hand on her brother's arm. She knew he had inherited their father's stubborn temper as well as his throne,

"There is a time and a place" she told him gently and his glare softened as he looked at her before glaring once more at Cogsworth and he gently shrugged off Rose's touch before storming out of the audience chamber, slamming the door behind him.


Rose sighed before approaching Cogsworth and she smiled softly and placed a gently hand on his shoulder,

"Thank you for being so brave" she told him gently and Cogsworth managed a shaky smile as Rose smiled behind her at Mrs Potts,

"I think dear Cogsworth could do with a cup of tea" she suggested and Mrs Potts smiled as she came to Rose's side,

"Right away my lady" she told her and Rose smiled brightly,

"Tell the servants to take the rest of the day off… I'll tend to my brother" she told her gently before heading towards the door but Mrs Potts called after her,

"Princess Rose?" she called causing her to look back and Mrs Potts smiled softly at her,

"Your mother would be proud" she told her causing Rose to smile softly and nodded before leaving in search of her brother.

She found him in the west wing were he usually went to brood. It was filled with items from their childhood. The memories of the days he had the burdens of being a prince. She looked at him sadly,

"Are you ok?" she asked gently and he didn't look at her,

"You wouldn't understand" he grumbled causing her to thrown as she came to his side,

"Then help me too" she told him gently and he sighed,

"I was born to take father's crown. I am strong enough to do this on my own….. I don't need some woman by my side" he said firmly as he stood and glared at the view out the window and Rose sighed, knowing he could she her reflection within the glass,

"You can act like a stubborn child all you wish brother but you forget that I know you better than anyone" she said firmly,

"What's really bothering you?" she asked and Adam sighed and closed his eyes in a tired fashion,

"I…. I don't need a wife to help me run a kingdom" he said sadly before looking at her,

"I already have you for that… It's always just been the two of us Rose… I don't want that to change" he said sadly and Rose instantly went to him and hugged him tightly,

"Adam I swear to you… Your marriage will not stop us being brother and sister" she told him as he hugged her back,

"I know you're scared but there is nothing to say that you might not love the woman you marry" she reassured him but he sighed,

"I just wish this wasn't my burden to bear" he said quietly and Rose nodded in understanding,

"I know and if I could do this in your place then I would but we don't have to worry about this right now" she told him and he looked at her confused and he saw the bright smile on her face,

"Let's have a ball" she announced and he looked at her shocked,

"A Ball?" he asked and she nodded excitedly,

"Yes. But it won't be a formal affair it will just be you, me and the servants that have looked after us since we were children. I think this kingdom can do without a prince just for one day" she told him gently and his expression was puzzled for a moment before he smirked with amusement at her,

"Will this make you happy?" he asked and Rose giggled as she jumped up and down,

"Yes it would" she said brightly and her brother chuckled,

"Very well then my dear sister… A ball we shall have" he announced before they both shared a hug.


Adam watched with a gentle smile as Rose danced with a very small Chip Potts who giggled happily as he danced with the princess. Lumiere stood next to him with a smile on his face,

"I hope you do not mind me saying sire but Princess Rose is exceptionally beautiful. She even surpasses the beauty of your mother. God rest her soul" he said and Adam couldn't help but smile before smirking at Lumiere,

"I'm going to tell Babette you said that" he teased and the tips of Lumiere's ears turned a shade of pink,

"I….. Errrrrrr… You know of me and Babette sire?" he asked bashfully causing Adam to chuckle as he patted Lumiere's shoulder,

"Nothing happens in this castle that I don't know about" he teased before going and taking a seat on his throne but Rose noticed and giggled before passing Chip to his mother and ran towards her brother,

"Oh no you don't it's your turn" she teased and he couldn't help but chuckle but before they could begin to dance as they once had many times when they were children the doors swung open violently and a woman in a long, flowing crimson cloak strode into the ballroom with a vicious smirk on her face as she took in her surrounding view,

"Well it's not my taste but it beats the ruin of a castle" she said smugly and Adam stood in front of Rose protectively as he glared towards the strange woman,

"How dare you barge in here without an invitation" he said firmly but the woman smirked before curtsying almost mockingly,

"I need no invitation to enter a castle that shall soon be my home sire" she said with a bright, sinister smile,

"I am sorceress Maria. Future queen of this kingdom and your future wife I might add" she told him simply and Adam's eyes widened in shock,

"And what makes you think such an outrageous suggestion?" he demanded causing her to giggle sinisterly,

"Because I know it" she told him simply as she began to circle the siblings,

"One thing you need to know about me my darling is that I always get what I want and what I want is this kingdom and you as my husband" she said as she approached him with a seductive smile and went to brush her hand against his cheek but he jerked away,

"Never" he said firmly. Rose looked nervous as the mysterious sorceress glared at him angrily,

"You'll regret refusing me" she said before holding out her arm to her side sharply and lightning erupted from her hand and blasted Lumiere causing him to transform into a living candelabra and Rose cried out in shock,

"Lumiere!" she was about to rush to the small household object but the sorceress suddenly blasted Cogsworth. Transforming him into a wind up clock and Rose looked horrified,

"Please Stop!" she begged but she had already aimed and blasted at Mrs Potts and little Chip causing them to turn into a tea pot and cup.


The sorceress blew imaginary dust from her fingers before smirking at Adam,

"Having second thoughts darling?" she asked in a mocking sweet tone and Adam looked hopelessly and went to speak but looked at Rose when he felt her grab his hand and he saw she was glaring at the sorceress angrily,

"My brother doesn't answer to witches" she said firmly and the sorceress glared, her eyes having never left Adam,

"Very well then if I can't marry you and be queen….. Then nobody can" she said firmly and held out her hand and blasted at Adam causing him to fly backwards. Rose's eyes widened,

"NO! ADAM!" she yelled as she ran to his side but was stunned as he sat up unscorched but his form was… Changing. His face became hairy and he grew taller than Rose. Almost to the size of a giant. Horns grew from his forehead and tusks grew from his mouth. His hands became paws with very sharp claws for nails. The sorceress had transformed him into a beast.


The sorceress smirked evilly,

"Now who could ever love a beast like that?" she mocked before turning to leave but Rose spoke up,

"I can" she said and the sorceress looked back at her quickly with a glare but Rose stood tall and was unafraid,

"I've loved him for many years. He's my brother and beast or not that will never change" she said firmly and the sorceress smirked,

"Well… How heroic and kind. I guess I'm being selfish and unfair" she said,

"I can't leave the kingdom's beloved Princess out" she said wickedly and the beast's eyes widened,

"NO! Leave her be she has done nothing" he begged but the sorceress smirked,

"She spoke for you. That's enough so yes… I won't leave you out princess. I'll release your brother and your servants but only if he finds someone to love him… But it won't be you" she said with a smirk before blasting at her causing her to lift into the air and the sorceress smirked,

"You've proven to be a real thorn in my side so that is what you shall become… Your name sake" she spoke and the princess began to shrink and transform but the sorceress' smirk did not fade,

"The beauty you hold shall become petals as delicate and as soft as your own heart. The petals will become your brother's years. The years he has to break this curse. He has a choice. Face the impossible task of trying to find someone who can love a beast…. Or he gives into me and makes me his queen" she spoke aloud as the magic became brighter,

"If he doesn't break this curse by the time your last petal falls then not only will he be trapped with his beastly form but he will also have lost his beloved sister" she finished before vanishing in a cloud of smoke.


The beast looked with a horrified expression as the light faded to reveal a floating, glowing enchanted rose.