Something Was There That Isn't Anymore

It was parents' day and Ben was trying to explain to Jay that you don't hit any of the other players with the cricket mallet and Mal couldn't help but watch with amusement when a voice came from behind her,

"Need any help?" the voice asked and Mal turned quickly to find Queen Belle standing there with a polite smile and she curtsied politely with a smile,

"That's very kind of you your majesty" she said performing her innocent roll really well and Belle giggled before holding out her hand and made her stand gently,

"Oh please you don't need to bow to me" she said gently and Mal looked confused,

"But you're a queen" she reasoned and Belle smiled gently,

"I wasn't always….. I'm not the same person I once was" she told her before looking at her gently and smiled softly,

"Just as you aren't" she said and Mal looked confused,

"What do you mean?" she asked and Belle smiled softly,

"When you first arrived there were a few disagreements with the use of magic and….. Well attitude but now… I'm so glad my son has met someone like you" she said gently and Mal felt slightly guilty but smiled awkwardly,

"Thank you your majesty" she said and Belle giggled,

"Call me Belle" she said and Mal smiled gently,

"I'm Mal" she said causing Belle to giggle once more,

"Pleased to meet you" she said.


Dedicated To DragonEmperor999