(( Before you read this, I will start off with Belle and the Prince explaining about the whole 'beast' story. After that, they then walking through town when they suddenly meet the lovely huntress Joanne, in a rather humorous way. Disclaimer, I know the beast's name isn't really Adam, just go along with it, besides he needs a name anyway. Also I do not own these characters from Beauty and The Beast they belong to Disney not me. Anyway, please read and enjoy! ))
It had been at least two weeks since the spell of Prince Adam who was formally a beast has been broken once he learned how to love. Now since then, Prince Adam and his love Belle were planning on a having a wedding, but while the wedding is at hold for a while they just want to spend time together after some struggles they had. Both Adam and Belle decided to walk through the village even though it's been a very long time since the prince has ever step foot into the village, he was both nervous yet glad that he gets to spend time with the love and beauty of his life. Plus, this is the day where Adam will give a speech where he will explain his story of how and why he was originally a beast, and maybe also explain the death of Gaston.
"Belle, I have to be honest with you, it has been awhile since I've even seen the village. And also I'm worried that the people here will still see me as a beast even after I explain my story." The prince told Belle in a anxious and low tone of voice along with a rather sad and worried look on his face, he wanted to cleared up his story yet he was more than nervous on how everyone will react.
Belle tried to tranquil him "Don't worry, I'm sure the people in town will think that you're a great human being as I do after you clearly explain the whole 'beast' thing. Just keep your head up! Besides, you're the prince of this land! They have to listen to you, plus what can they do to you and me huh?"
Adam thought that she has a good point, after all, he is the prince after all what can the people in town do to him and her?
"You're right Belle, I'm sorry if I look or sound like a worry wart right now…" He chuckles nervously while scratching the back of his neck
"No you don't Adam! I know we'll be fine once they understand!" Belle said joyfully as she hugs his arm while they are about to walk through the tiny quiet village.
As they were walking around town, the people were a bit shocked that Belle is with someone besides Gaston! However they take a long look and see how incredibly handsome the prince was, even more handsome than Gaston! In fact the three blonde maidens who once swooned over Gaston would now swoon over Adam! This made the prince a bit uncomfortable in how they looked at him and Belle in a bizarre way but as usual, Belle could care less thus making him feel better inside and continued walking with his love.
Adam soon stopped in the middle and announced, "Everyone, I'd like to make an announcement. I know it has been two weeks since the incident with the beast. And I know you're all shocked to see Belle for the same reason. But the truth must come out of me sooner or later. Before I begin, I am sure you have many questions about where Belle has been since the event, and what happened to the mysterious Beast in the castle. The truth is... I was that Beast! I was under a magic spell by an Enchantress when she saw no love in my heart after I mistreated her, that could only be broken by true love. Belle was able to see the man under the Beast, and her love set me free. Now I am your prince again."
The villagers were now very puzzled after hearing his side of the story and thought that he's as odd and crazy as Maurice and Belle!
Adam can recognize that from looking at their expressions and hearing some whispered comments saying, "He's crazy..! He couldn't have be the beast...!"
He then persuaded the gossiping crowd, "I know I sound like a lunatic explaining my story. But I assure you, it is the truth. I mean how else did the beast even exist? How else would my castle change from its original dark atmosphere to its now gleaming bright ivory state? How else would Belle proved my existence with the enchanted mirror I lend to her that was from the enchantress herself? How else would you explain the walking and talking objects that attacked some of the men in this here village?"
Once the people have heard that clearly they soon realized that the prince had a very good point after clearing up the second half of his explanation. But only once question came into their minds and one of them shouted to the prince, "What about Gaston? What has happened to him?"
The prince was thinking deeply of the explanation for that when Belle now explained, "Gaston unfortunately saw the Beast only as an animal to be hunted. He tried to fight him, and in doing so, lost his balance and fell to his death from the castle tower. It was a tragic accident."
Now everyone in the village completely understand the full story of what happened, although some still don't believe him but since he's the prince of the land they can't do or say anything about it.
One of them said, "Well at least we don't have to worry about it anymore! And, you are more than welcome here, you as well Belle!"
Adam smiled at the crowd, "Thank you very much for your kindness and understanding, and yes you don't have to worry about any beast or any sort of magic what so ever!"
He then also announced, "There will also be a wedding for me and the rose of my life and bride to be, Belle."
Everyone gasped for a second, then cheered with glee
Adam also added, "Any friends of Belle can attend to the wedding!"
"When is it?" One of the town's people asked
Adam scratched the back of his head since he honestly didn't know when, "Well we're not sure at the moment, we didn't quite decide on the specific date yet. But when do, we will let you all know as soon as we decide! But right now we just like to stroll around the village and get some fresh air after me being sealed inside my castle for a long time! Carry on with what you're all doing then! Sorry if I interrupted any sort of business or anything similar."
The crowd nodded and continued on doing what they were doing as Adam and Belle started walking around the tiny now very welcoming village.
While strolling through town Belle went to the bookshop to pick out a book there, even though her fiancé has a myriad of books back in the castle, she honestly just wanted to feel home again and see her kind old librarian friend who was always happy to see her, which gave Adam a soft smile. Then he decided to walk towards the bakery to pick up a loaf of bread for breakfast when he then heard what sounded like a woman yelling from quite a long distance. The yelling got louder and closer, after he saw a raccoon run pass him with what appears to be a chicken leg clenched in the little masked vermin's teeth. After it scattered passed him, he sees a woman holding a rifle in her hands while running after the raccoon like how a wolf would chase after a doe.
The woman looked like the same age as Belle, she was wearing a while long sleeve undershirt with a green vest wrapped over it, she also wore black tights, and long length brown leather boots. She even had a sack of arrows along with her bow strapped to her back. She has almost the same beauty as Belle, only she had darker brown hair with one pointed bang across her face, leaf green eyes, and slightly tanner skin, almost like a fawn color.
"COME BACK HERE YOU OVERGROWN MASKED RODENT! THAT'S MY CHICKEN YOUR MOUNCHING ON!" The woman yelled and cursed at the raccoon with her being completely oblivious that she was running through a quiet descent village, but even if she knew she could care less since she won't stop for anything until she accomplishes her goal.
Adam got a bit alarmed then worried as the woman was running towards Belle who is walking out of the bookshop with a book against her face as she was walking not knowing what's in front of her.
As the woman was about to run and topple poor charging dame, and holding her tight in the safety of his strong arms when he yelled at the rifle wielding woman.
"HEY WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING YOUNG LADY!" he yelled at the woman.
The woman heard him then stopped after she saw the raccoon scatter under a tiny hole underneath someone's house which made her growl in frustration then she turned her head toward Adam who looked really mad but she walked towards him wanted to apologize after she realized that she almost crashed towards Belle.
When she finally got within three feet of them she inhaled and looked down saying, "I deeply apologize for my up heated behavior monsieur et mademoiselle…"
Adam cooled himself down then lets go of Belle who also calmed down after her shocking encounter.
"Apology accepted. And may I ask for your name young lady?" he asked politely wanting to introduce him and Belle to her.
"I'm Joanne sir. And may I ask for your names as well?" she asked him since she didn't know that Adam was the prince of the land.
"I am Prince Adam, and this is my fiancé and love of my life, Belle." Belle greeted Joanne with a proper curtsey with a warm little smile after Adam introduced themselves
"Bonjour Joanne, it is rather random pleasure meeting you." She said with a little giggle.
"Like wise Belle, and again I'm sorry about almost crashing into you, it's just that that little masked fiend stole my breakfast while I was just strolling through the woods minding my own business when it just jumped from a tree and snatched it out of my bare hands! Oh my that loud wasn't it?" she asked with her face that's blush with embarrassment after explaining her raccoon story out loud.
"No worries, we understand. Just please try to calm yourself and watch where you're running, besides you can get something else to eat right?" Adam advises her to do next time.
"I promise your highness…" She tells him with her still being slightly embarrassed but then tries to forget the whole thing.
Then suddenly Belle asks, "Are you new here miss? I've never seen your face around here before."
Joanne replied "Oh yes, I live in a cottage somewhere in the woods, it's kind of a long walk from here, I'd say like a few yards or so. I use to travel around different places with my family but I now live with my grandmother alone in the cottage for a year now."
Adam wondered then asked "If you've lived around here for a year, then how come you never crossed here?"
Joanne simply replied "I only stay in the woods where there's fresh animals to hunt and eat along with a garden and chicken coop I built, also for food."
Both Adam and Belle understood with a nod
"We see." Said Adam
Belle kindly asked the young huntress, "Since you're new here, would you like to have a tour Joanne?"
Joanne smiled and nodded with agreement "I'd love to mademoiselle and your highness!"
Belle smiled at her new friend "Please do call us Adam and Belle!" she suggested
Joanne blushed again "S-sure thing, Adam and Belle!"
And so Belle, along with Adam, generously gave Joanne a tour through town as a sign that Joanne has now made two friends.
(( If I made any spelling or grammar error what so ever, please kindly inform me. And again, I do not own any of the Beauty and The Beast characters, they are owned by Disney not me. Except Joanne, I own her. Since she is my OC, u3u ))